Chapter 3. System Requirements Table

Chapter 3. System Requirements Table

The most recent list of supported hardware can be found at http://hardware.redhat.com/hcl/.

This system requirements table will help you keep a record of your current system settings and requirements. Enter information about your system in the table provided as a handy reference to help make your Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation go more smoothly.

hard drive(s): type, label, size; ex: IDE hda=40 GB
partitions: map of partitions and mount points; ex: /dev/hda1=/home, /dev/hda2=/ (fill this in once you know where they will reside)
memory: amount of RAM installed on your system; ex: 512 MB, 1 GB
CD-ROM: interface type; ex: SCSI, IDE (ATAPI)
SCSI adapter: if present, make and model number; ex: BusLogic SCSI Adapter, Adaptec 2940UW
network card: if present, make and model number; ex: Tulip, 3COM 3C590
mouse: type, protocol, and number of buttons; ex: generic 3 button PS/2 mouse, MouseMan 2 button serial mouse
monitor: make, model, and manufacturer specifications; ex: Optiquest Q53, ViewSonic G773
video card: make, model number and size of VRAM; ex: Creative Labs Graphics Blaster 3D, 8MB
sound card: make, chipset and model number; ex: S3 SonicVibes, Sound Blaster 32/64 AWE
IP, DHCP, and BOOTP addresses
netmask
gateway IP address
one or more name server IP addresses (DNS)
domain name: the name given to your organization; ex: example.com
hostname: the name of your computer; your personal choice of names; ex: cookie, southpark

Table 3.1. System Requirements Table


If any of these networking requirements or terms are unfamiliar to you, contact your network administrator for assistance.


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