You will also need to learn a little about the peripheral devices needed to run the system, both from IBM and other hardware manufacturers. Depending on the size and needs of your practice, PCC recommends various terminals, printers, modems, and uninterruptable power supplies. Kit IBM's tape drive system allows you to perform an Image Backup , making any system crash incredibly simple to recover. While there are a wide variety of high-speed tape drives available, PCC typically recommends the Internal 4GB Tape Drive. Other Peripherals Printers PCC supports a wide variety of printer options, including popular products from Okidata and Hewlett-Packard .
Partner supports both laser and dot matrix printers.
Modems For support, email, and general communication with the outside world, PCC will utilize high speed modems for your practice. PCC supports a small variety of modems, particularly those from Practical Peripherals . PCC recommends APC brand UPS devices. These configurations are approximate and may not reflect the most suitable hardware for your practice.