Backup Exec System Requirements

System Requirements

Operating Systems Supported

Client Support

Internet Browser

Processor

Memory—Backup Exec Media Server

Note: RAM Requirements may vary depending on the operations performed, the options installed, and the specific computer configuration.

Memory—Backup Exec CASO Server

Note: RAM requirements may vary depending on the number of media servers being supported.

Virtual Memory Recommendations

20 MB above the Windows recommended size for total paging file size (total for all disk volumes)

Disk Space

Note: Disk space requirements may vary depending on operations performed, the options installed, and the specific system configuration. Backup Exec database and catalogs require additional space.

Other Hardware

Storage Hardware

Backup Exec requires at least one storage media drive and/or single-drive robotic library and the appropriate controller card. Removable storage devices and non-removable hard drives can also be targeted for backups.

Note: Support for a single robotic library drive is available when you purchase Backup Exec. To enable support for additional robotic library drives, you must purchase Backup Exec Library Expansion Option.