System Requirements
Computer Hardware Specifications
Please keep in mind that the more NetFlow you push to Scrutinizer, the more resources the software will consume. Below are the minimum requirements.
| Component | Minimuim Specifications (for trial installations) |
Recommended Specifications (for production environments) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 2Gb | 4Gb |
| Disks | 50 Gb IDE or SATA | 400Gb+ SCSI with 3 or more RAID 5 (or 10) disks |
| Processor | 2.0Ghz+ | 3.0Ghz+ |
| Operating System | Windows 2000/XP/2003 | Windows 2000/XP/2003 |
Purchase high end hardware, if you anticipate high NetFlow volume. Scrutinizer can handle hundreds of packets per second if it is running on a robust computer.
A single Scrutinizer collector can handle flows from hundreds of routers and switches and represent several hundred interfaces. Learn more about the Scrutinizer Hardware Appliance.