EBIO-METRONICS EMR is unique in the sense that there are no particular requirements for the hardware to work with our system. It is a browser based system and the main application runs on Linux operating system. All the data is stored on a main server. So for workstations there are no minimum requirements, as long they can browse intranet through the network.
Here is a typical hard ware requirement for a practice with up to 30 users.
1- Work stations: Works with any computer which has browsing capabilities.
2- Document Scanner: Fujitsu scanner fi 6230. Typical cost is around $1300. It is fast scanner and scans up to 40-50 b&W pages per min @ 150 DPI.It can be ordered from www.pcrush.com
3- Camera: It is used to take pictures of the patients. Recommended model is logitech quickcam Orbit AF webcam. It a fun camera to work with, as it is fully motorized. It typically costs around $110. It can also be ordered from www.pcrush.com
4- Card Scanner: This scanner is used for scanning insurance cards, forms and driver licenses etc. It can be bought from from Ambir technologies. The recommended model is DS 487-AS. It is a duplex scanner which scans both cards as well as documents. Typical cost is around $349. It can be ordered from www.ambir.com .
5- Printer: Any network printer will work.
6- Server: If you buy from DELL, the server model is Power Edge T610 (Tower Chassis)
Processor: Number of Processors: 1
Configuration: Primary processor: Intel xeon E5520, 2.26 Ghz, 8 M cache, Turbo, HT, 1066 MHZ max mem
Memory (RAM): 4 GB Memory (2X2GB), 1066 Mhz Dual Ranked UDIMMS for 1 processor, Adv ECC
Operating system: Linux (No need to buy, we will provide)
Primary controller: PERC 6/i SAS RAID Controller, 2X4 connectors, internal, PCie, 256 MB Cache
Hard Drive Configuration: RAID 5 for PERC 6/I Controller
Chassis: Tower chassis for up to eight 3.5 inch hard drives (PowerEdge T610)
Hard Drives: 500 GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5 inch hot plug hard drive (X3 due to RAID 5 Configuration)
Internal optical drive: DVD –ROM, SATA, Internal
Other: Monitor, Key board, mouse and power cord
8- Data Storage Back up:
Removable disc: RD 1000, Internal SATA Drive bay for 3.5 inch chassis
Backup software: Commvault 8.0 Express file server edition
Media: QTY 3, RD 1000 Internal removable Hard disk for RD 1000, 160 GB Native/320GB comp
This server can be bought from www.dell.com Typical price of this server with above configuration along with data back up system will cost around $4000.