Hardware Specifications

Your JonokeMed™ system can use either Macintosh or Windows computers as workstations – even a combination of the two. However, Jonoke only warranties MediFile© to run on a Dell Windows server. Meanwhile, the Butler add-on components must be run on a Macintosh computer.

The optimal setup, based on Jonoke’s experience, is a Dell Windows JonokeMed™ server, an Apple Mac G5 Butler server, and Apple iMac workstations.

The specifications which follow are the current, established requirements for hardware. Shown are both the minimum and recommended specifications, the latter giving your system superior performance and ease-of-use with a greater viable lifespan. The size of your clinic will also dictate which server is recommended for optimal use.

It is critical that your clinic meets the requirements for proper data security. Logging/mirroring to another computer is a process that ensures you are protected from loss. View the logging/mirroring section for more information.

Contact sales today if you have any questions regarding our hardware recommendations.

Windows (PC)
PC Workstation	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel® Pentium® 4 @1.7GHz	Intel® Pentium® 4 @2.4GHz
Operating system	Windows 2000 home	WindowsXP Pro
Storage	20 GB	40 GB
RAM memory	256 MB	512 MB
Monitor	15" CRT	17" CRT of flat panel
Video card	SVGA	accelerated
Networking	10/100/100 Cat-6 Ethernet Network Interface Card; uses CAT-5 or greater cabling
Additional components	CD-ROM drive; standard keyboard
Mouse	2-button	2-button wheel
MediFile© Server	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Intel® Pentium® 4 @ 1.7GHz w/ 256k cache	Intel® Pentium® 4 @ 2.8GHz w/ 256k cache
Operating System	Windows2000 Server w/ 5 CALS	Windows2003 Standard Edition
Storage	(3) 18 GB 15k Ultra SCSI	(3) 36 GB 15k Ultra SCSI 160; RAID L5; Hardware RAID controller w/ min. 16 MB RAM
RAM memory	512 MB	1 GB
Monitor	15" CRT	15" CRT
Video card	SVGA	accelerated
Networking	10/100/100 Cat-6 Ethernet Network Interface Card; uses CAT-5 or greater cabling
Additional components	CD-ROM drive; standard keyboard; tape backup (20/40 GB); Retrospect®; USB port (for HASP key)
Mouse	2-button	2-button wheel
--- RAID drives are recommended for larger clinics ---
Macintosh
Mac Workstation	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	800MHz PowerPC G3	1.25GHz PowerPC G4
Operating System	Mac OS 10.2	Mac OS 10.3
Storage	20 GB	40 GB
RAM memory	256 MB	512 MB
Monitor	15" CRT	17" CRT or flat panel (iMac cinema)
Video card	standard	accelerated
Networking	10/100/100 Cat-6 Ethernet Network Interface Card; uses CAT-5 or greater cabling
Additional components	CD-ROM drive; standard keyboard
Mouse	standard	standard
Butler Server	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Dual 1.25HHz PowerPC G4	Dual 1.6GHz PowerPC G5
Operating System	Mac OS X 10.3 Server	Mac OS X 10.3 Server
Storage	120 GB FireWire	250 GB FireWire
RAM memory	512 MB	1 GB
Monitor	15" colour CRT; monitor switch w/ MediFile© Server	15" CRT
Video card	standard	standard
Networking	10/100/100 Cat-6 Ethernet Network Interface Card; uses CAT-5 or greater cabling
Additional components	CD-ROM drive; standard keyboard; USB port (for HASP key)
Mouse	standard	standard

--- RAID drives are recommended for larger clinics ---

* Where recommendation is no longer available new retail, the hardware recommendation applies to the use of existing hardware you may own or purchase used (e.g. Macintosh PowerPC G3).

Printers

You will be using JonokeMed™ in a networked configuration. You should use the network for the printer. Ensure that the printer you purchase is network-compatible. A laser/Postscript™ printer is best for letters, prescriptions, daysheets, and patient charts. If you want to have labels printed for lab results and other paperwork, a dot matrix or thermal printer from Zebra should be purchased; we highly recommend Zebra printers because they are durable, small in size, quiet, fast, and print with greater legibility. The label printers are shared on the network for all workstations.

Modems

Any of the modems that you purchase today will work well with JonokeMed™; these are generally used for billing submission. We recommend a 56kbps external modem. There are the fewest compatibility issues and more options in using an external modem.

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