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Medical Oncology Database Server Requirements (Rack Mount Ready 2U)

Server Size:

0-75 Concurrent Users – Use Specifications Listed Below.
76+ Concurrent Users – Custom Hardware Quotation Required.

Processor:

Dual X5550 Xeon Processor, 2.66GHz 8M Cache, Turbo, HT

Bus Type:

PCI-E

Memory (DRAM):

6GB Memory (6x1GB), 1333MHz Single Randked UDIMMs for 2 Processors, Optimized

Hard Drives:

2x146GB + 2x300GB + 2x600GB 15K RPM Serial-Attach SCSI 3.5" Hot Plug Hard Drive

Drive Controller:

Internal Dual channel SAS 3.0Gb/s RAID^[2] controller with ≥ 256MB cache with (50/50) read/write cache enabled.
Configured for hardware RAID 1 fault tolerance and Read/Write cache enabled.
CD and tape should operate from channel 2 of controller or a separate controller.

Optical Drive:

Internal Slim optical DVD + RW

Backup Tape:

None^[6]

Network Interface:

Dual Two-Port Embedded Broadcom® NetXtreme II™ 5709 Gigabit Ethernet NIC

Redundancy:

PSU and Fans

Ports:

Minimum 2 USB

Operating System:

Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 R2 (Standard or Enterprise) with Service Pack 2 (with sufficient seat licenses)

File System:

NT File System (NTFS)
Partition C: 300GB (RAID 1) OS, APP, & Dumps
Partition D: 600GB (RAID 1) Database
Partition E: 146GB (RAID 1) Database Logs

Microsoft® OS Architecture

32-bit (not 64-bit)

Microsoft® .NET Framework

1.1 and 2.0, 3.0, and 3.5

Notes:

1. These specifications are guidelines only. Customers should not order hardware without prior review and order approval from Varian.
2. Software RAID is neither recommended nor supported with this Database Server.
3. Hardware used should be approved based on the current Microsoft® Windows® Catalog Listing.
4. CPU identified above is for Intel®'s Nehalem (microarchitecture). Each CPU has three separate memory controller hubs (MCHs) within the CPU package, and requires each memory channel to be populated per CPUS for optimal use.
5. 1 Gbps network recommended for maximum speed and performance.
6. Database Server does not include a tape backup device package.
   
   a. An optional external tape backup device package is available for sites
   without an Image Fileserver and should operate from a separate drive
   controller.
7. Specifications subject to change without notice as newer computer models become available.

Contact Varian Oncology

Varian Oncology Headquarters
Tel: 1.650.424.5700
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EMEA

Customers in the EMEA region, please check EMEA recommended specifications.

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• 02/02/2012 - 20/04/2012
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• 02/08/2012
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• 02/09/2012 - 02/10/2012
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  Singapore Radiological Society 21st ASM
• 02/21/2012 - 02/23/2012
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• 02/22/2012 - 02/24/2012
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• 02/22/2012 - 02/25/2012
  RSS - The Radiosurgery Society