WarLock Hardware RequirementsIf it boots, then it should runWith very few exceptions, if you are able to boot from either the WarLock CD or USB key to the point where “Internet OK” appears on screen, then, your system should run WarLock. CollectorGenerally Disk intensive. Need fast IO system. Probably go with P4 if buying new or possibly dual P3 if using existing system. Shouldn't be a real CPU killer, but you want some cycles to manage multiple incoming streams. At least 1G of RAM. More memory will help with file read caching. Local disks (preferrably mirrored) for OS install. At least 20G. CDROM (preferrably DVD) drive for installation. If using iSCSI, can optionally use 2 Nics (one for external comms, one dedicated to iSCSI traffic) with jumbo frame support; ideally with own segment on Gigabit Ethernet switch. InitiatorGenerally CPU bound. Need decent processor for file checksum calculations. Probably go with mid range processor such as a 1G Athlon or maybe one of the latest VIA chipsets. At least 256M of RAM, prefer 512M. Local hard drive size/speed not critical. Single 100/1000 Mbs Ethernet NIC is fine; unless boxes are doing double duty as a router/firewall. Probably can't use jumbo frames so not required. Gigabit NIC would speed up initial sync, but won't make a whole lot of difference after that. System/CPU ArchitectureWarLock uses a Linux kernel compiled for Intel Architecture 32 bit (IA32) with at least a single Pentium 200Mhz or 100% compatible processor. A Pentium III class processor or higher (with ACPI support) is recommended in many current applications. Most existing Pentium class PC systems will work fine with WarLock; however, some systems (particularly early Pentium Pro motherboards) may not work properly due to chipset issues. Number of CPUsWarLock uses an SMP capable Linux kernel. Up to 32 processors (logical or physical) are supported. Individual hyperthread enabled CPUs (e.g., Intel P4 Xeon) are each presented to WarLock as two logical processors. Random Access Memory (RAM)WarLock requires at least 256MB of RAM in most applications. Note: Less than 256MB of RAM may be supported in certain applications on a case-by-case basis. WarLock supports up to 4GB of RAM. Physical Address Extension (PAE) mode (address up to 64GB of RAM) is not currently supported. ConsoleThe text based console is normally only used during system installation or to change BIOS settings. As such, nearly any PCI/AGP/on board VGA adapter, VGA monitor, and PS/2 style keyboard should work with WarLock. The monitor and keyboard may be removed after installation if the system BIOS supports operation without a keyboard. The first serial port (if present) on the system may also be used as a console device. Contact technical support for more information on using a serial console. Floppy DiskAn optional floppy disk drive may be used for license/configuration storage during initial installation or during system operation. However, WarLock requires a CD/DVD drive, USB flash drive, or internal hard disk during system boot. Standalone bootup from floppy disk is not supported. CDROM/DVDAn optional IDE CD/DVD may be used for initial system installation. Additionally a CD drive may be used in combination with a floppy drive for diskless operation in certain applications. USB port/Flash DriveAn optional USB flash drive may be used in combination with a CD drive or by itself (if both the system BIOS and flash drive support booting) for initial system installation and completely diskless operation in certain applications. Generally, only recent systems and USB flash disks support booting from USB. Check with technical support for current info on tested USB flash drives. Hard DiskFor most applications of WarLock, a single hard disk with a minimum size of 4GB is required. Most IDE or SCSI (depending on controller) disks will work with WarLock Note: The system BIOS must be able to natively address the entire disk drive. BIOS extenders such as “On-Track Disk Manager” or “EZ-BIOS” are not compatible with WarLock. IDE ControllersMost Parallel IDE controllers (standard 40/80 pin connectors) will work with WarLock. It is recommended that an IDE hard disk be installed as the master on the primary channel and a CD/DVD installed as the master of the secondary channel. There is limited driver support for Intel’s 2-port PIIX/ICH SATA controller. SCSI ControllersThe following SCSI controllers have driver support within WarLock. This is for hard disk support only. Currently other SCSI devices, such as CDROM drives, are not supported.
Network Interface Cards (NICs)WarLock currently supports up to six (6) 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI (or on-board) Ethernet interfaces within a single system. ISA Ethernet interfaces are NOT supported. Many PCI/on-board NICs will work with WarLock, however, some will not. Check the following list to see if the NIC(s) you would like to use with WarLock has driver support. 10/100 Mbps
1000 Mbps (Gigabit)
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