IBM WebSphere Commerce v6 hardware prerequisites
Product documentation Abstract This page lists all hardware prerequisites for WebSphere Commerce v6. Content AIX Dedicated machine from the IBM POWER™ processor family which meets the following hardware requirements: 375 MHz processor. Minimum of 2 GB of random access memory (RAM) for the first WebSphere Commerce instance. For each additional WebSphere Commerce instance requires an additional 1.5 GB for RAM. Minimum of 6 GB of free disk space, if you install all of the required and optional components, with the following recommended allocated file sizes: /usr 4.5 GB (8388608 blocks with a block size of 512 bytes) /tmp 900 MB (1843200 blocks with a block size of 512 bytes) /home 1 GB (2097152 blocks with a block size of 512 bytes) Minimum of 1GB of paging space per processor. CD-ROM drive. Graphics capable monitor. Local area network (LAN) adapter that supports the TCP/IP protocol. Linux on xSeries and other Intel based systems Dedicated Pentium III 733 MHz (or higher recommended for a production environment) IBM-compatible system with the following hardware: Minimum of 2 GB of random access memory (RAM). Minimum of 4.5 GB of free disk space. Minimum of 1 GB of paging space per processor. This requirement is for the initial WebSphere Commerce instance. Each additional WebSphere Commerce instance requires an additional 1.5 GB of RAM and 1 GB of paging space per processor. Minimum of 6 GB of free disk space, if you install all of the required and optional components, with the following recommended allocated file sizes: /opt: 4.5 GB /home: 1 GB /tmp: 900 MB CD-ROM drive. Graphics capable monitor. Mouse or other pointing device. Local area network (LAN) adapter that supports TCP/IP. Linux on zSeries Eserver zSeries system running that meets one of the following specifications: For a VM configuration: Minimum of 1 GB of virtual storage per Linux instance (guest). Minimum of 900 MB of free space in your temporary directory. Minimum of 200 MB of Linux swap file space. Minimum of 2 GB of VM paging space per Linux instance. 3 full volumes (3300 cylinders) free disk space for the Linux system. 1 full volume (3300 cylinders) free disk space for DB2 Universal Database. 2 full volumes (3300 cylinders) free disk space for WebSphere Commerce and WAS. 1 full volume (3300 cylinders) temporary free disk space for the contents of the WebSphere Commerce CDs that are transferred from a workstation to the Eserver zSeries. Local area network (LAN) adapter that supports TCP/IP. If you plan to use a three-node topology for your WebSphere Commerce installation, ensure that the BogoMips rating per CPU is greater than 250. For a native LPAR configuration:A minimum of 1 GB of random access memory (RAM) per Linux instance. Minimum of 200 MB of Linux swap file space. 3 full volumes (3300 cylinders) free disk space for the Linux system. 1 full volume (3300 cylinders) free disk space for DB2 Universal Database. 2 full volumes (3300 cylinders) free disk space for WebSphere Commerce and WAS. 1 full volume (3300 cylinders) temporary free disk space for the contents of the WebSphere Commerce CDs that are transferred from a workstation to the Eserver zSeries. Local area network (LAN) adapter that supports TCP/IP. In addition to the server, you require the following: Linux, or UNIX machine with a graphics capable monitor, a CD-ROM drive, and a mouse or other pointing device. Ensure that this machine has a minimum of 1.5 GB free disk space available. This free disk space is required when packaging the WebSphere Commerce CDs for transfer to the Eserver zSeries machine. Windows workstation capable of running a Web browser such as Internet Explorer with a graphics-capable monitor. This workstation is required to access the WebSphere Commerce tools such as WebSphere Commerce Accelerator. Linux iSeries™ Linux runs on selected Eserver iSeries systems in a logical partition. For a list of the Eserver iSeries models that support Linux, refer to the following URL: http://www.ibm.com/systems/i/os/linux/index.html In addition to supporting Linux, the Eserver iSeries system must meet the following requirements: Minimum of 2 GB of random access memory (RAM) Minimum of 4.5 GB of free disk space. Minimum of 1 GB of paging space per processor. This requirement is for the initial WebSphere Commerce instance. Each additional WebSphere Commerce instance requires an additional 1.5 GB of RAM and 1 GB of paging space per processor. Minimum of 6 GB of free disk space, if you install all of the required and optional components, with the following recommended allocated file sizes: /opt: 4.5 GB /home: 1 GB /tmp: 900 MB CD-ROM drive. Graphics capable monitor. Mouse or other pointing device. Local area network (LAN) adapter that supports TCP/IP. In addition to the server, you require the following: Windows, Linux, or UNIX machine with a graphics capable monitor and a mouse or other pointing device.This workstation is required to Telnet to the Eserver iSeries so that the installation wizard can be run. Windows workstation capable of running a Web browser such as Internet Explorer with a graphics-capable monitor. This workstation is required to access the WebSphere Commerce tools such as WebSphere Commerce Accelerator. Linux pSeries Linux is supported on selected Eserver pSeries systems. For a list of Eserver pSeries or p5 systems and peripherals that support Linux, refer to the following URL: http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/linux/power In addition to supporting Linux, the Eserver pSeries system must meet the following requirements: Minimum of 2 GB of random access memory (RAM). Minimum of 4.5 GB of free disk space. Minimum of 1 GB of paging space per processor. This requirement is for the initial WebSphere Commerce instance. Each additional WebSphere Commerce instance requires an additional 1.5 GM of RAM and 1 GB of paging space per processor. Minimum of 6 GB of free disk space, if you install all of the required and optional components, with the following recommended allocated file sizes: /opt: 4.5 GB /home: 1 GB /tmp: 900 MB CD-ROM drive.v A graphics capable monitor. Mouse or other pointing device. Local area network (LAN) adapter that supports TCP/IP. In addition to the server, you require a workstation, running a Windows operating system and capable of running a Web browser such as Internet Explorer with a graphics-capable monitor. This workstation is required to access the WebSphere Commerce tools such as WebSphere Commerce Accelerator. i5/OS Eserver iSeries, or Eserver i5 server with the following properties: Minimum CPW of 950. The following minimum memory requirements: 2 GB of memory in the base pool to handle database and other system functions. Additional memory for each WebSphere Commerce instance you plan to have on the system, depending on what you want to use the instance for: Production instance: 2 GB per WebSphere Commerce instance Test instance: 1.5 GB per WebSphere Commerce instance The following is also required: A workstation, running a Windows operating system and capable of running a Web browser such as Internet Explorer with a graphics-capable monitor. A local area network (LAN) adapter that is supported by the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol. Solaris A machine with any processor that supports Solaris 9 for SPARC, or Solaris 10 for SPARC such as a Sun SPARC or UltraSPARC station, with the following hardware: A 400 MHz processor or higher. A minimum of 2 GB of random access memory (RAM) for the first WebSphere Commerce instance. Each additional WebSphere Commerce instance requires an additional 1.5 GM of RAM. A minimum of 6 GB of free disk space, if you install all of the required and optional components, with the following recommended allocated file sizes: /opt: 4.5 GB /export: 1 GB /tmp: 900 MB A communication hardware adapter that uses the TCP/IP protocol stack to make network connections. A CD-ROM drive. A graphics capable monitor. Solaris 9 for x86 Platforms and Solaris 10 for x64/x86 are not supported by WebSphere Commerce. Windows You must ensure that you meet the following minimum hardware requirements before installing WebSphere Commerce: You require an Intel™ Pentium III 733 MHz (1 GHz or higher recommended for a production environment) IBM-compatible personal computer with the following hardware: A minimum of 2 GB of RAM for the first WebSphere Commerce instance. Each additional WebSphere Commerce instance requires an additional 1.5 GM of RAM. A minimum of 4.5 GB of free disk space on your target installation drive. You also need an additional 900 MB temporary disk space in the location defined by the Windows %tmp% environment variable. If your machine is formatted with FAT 16 or FAT 32 partitioning and the partition is over 1.024 GB, you will need twice as much free disk space. If your machine is formatted with FAT 16 or FAT 32 partitioning and the partition is over 2.049 GB, you will need three times as much free disk space. The installation wizard will check for adequate free disk space and will warn you if there is not enough space. A CD-ROM drive. A graphics-capable monitor with a color depth of at least 256 colors. A mouse or other pointing device. (optional) A local area network (LAN) adapter that is supported by the TCP/IP protocol. Hardware Requirements for IBM Sales Center for WebSphere Commerce: Windows XP Service Pack 1 You must ensure that you meet the following minimum hardware requirements before installing IBM Sales Center for WebSphere Commerce: You require an Intel™ Pentium III IBM-compatible personal computer with the following hardware: A minimum of 384 MB of RAM A minimum of 350 MB of free disk space on your target installation drive. A graphics-capable monitor with a screen resolution of 1024x768 Related information Detailed system requirements Cross Reference information Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition Commerce WebSphere Commerce Enterprise Installation AIX, i5/OS, Linux, Solaris, Windows 6.0 All Editions Commerce WebSphere Commerce Professional Edition Installation AIX, i5/OS, Linux, Solaris, Windows 6.0 Professional Edition Commerce WebSphere Commerce - Express Installation i5/OS, Linux, Windows 6.0 Express

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