University of Southern California

ITS Information Technology Services

A division of the Office of the Chief Information Officer

System and Hardware Requirements for SAN and SANDS


To ensure reliable connectivity to SAN and SANDS, ITS requires the operating system and hardware specifications indicated below.

Storage-Only Requirements (SAN)

Windows
Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional or above;
Software: ITS-supplied anti-virus software;
Novell account and the ITS-configured version of the Novell client;
Service packs and patches as supplied by ITS

Macintosh
Operating system: Mac OS 10.2 or higher;
Software: ITS-supplied anti-virus software;
Novell account;
All current security patches and updates provided by Apple

Application and Storage Network (SANDS)

Access to shared applications requires a Dell, Compaq or IBM computer.

Operating system: Windows 2000 Professional or higher

Hardware Requirements:
Pentium-III with a minimum clock speed of 800 MHz;
256 MB of memory (RAM);
20-GB hard drive;
CD-ROM drive;
17-inch SVGA monitor with 16MB VRAM;
Intel EtherExpress Pro or 3Com 10/100Base-T Ethernet card;
1 parallel port & 2 serial ports and/or 2 USB ports;
Two-button mouse;
101 Keyboard

ITS also recommends that you have an extended onsite parts and labor warranty from the vendor of your computer.

Last updated:
October 01, 2008

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