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Chapter 2: Aperio GT 450 Network Architecture
Network Bandwidth Requirements
For the connection between the Aperio GT 450 and the SAM server, the required minimum bandwidth is a gigabit ethernet
with a speed equal to or greater than 1 gigabits per second (Gbps) For the connection between the SAM server and the
image repository (DSR), the required minimum bandwidth is 10 gigabits per second.
How the Aperio GT 450 Fits into Your Network
These are the major components of the Aperio GT 450 scanner and SAM system:
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Aperio GT 450 scanner -
One or more Aperio GT 450 scanners can be connected to a SAM server through the
network. Each SAM server can support multiple scanners.
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Aperio Scanner Administration Manager (SAM) Server -
The SAM server contains the Scanner
Administration Manager client application software, the subject of this guide. The SAM server provides the DICOM
Image converter to convert DICOM images to SVS image file format. (Aperio GT 450 scanners stream encrypted
DICOM images to the SAM server). SAM also manages scanner configuration settings, and manages messaging
using Mirth connections.
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Digital Slide Repository (DSR) Server -
This server (also known as an Image Storage System server) contains
the whole slide images from the scanner and the infrastructure to manage them. The repository may be a network
share available through a server on your network, or may reside on an optional Aperio eSlide Manager Server.
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SAM Workstation/Console -
Accessed through a web browser (Firefox, Chrome, or Edge) on PC or laptop on your
network, administrators and operators use the console to view event data and statistics. Administrators can also
add user accounts, configure PINs, and make configuration changes.
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Database -
The MS SQL Server Database that contains user data, settings data, the data and events reported via
the statistical reports, and the errors reported in the logs.
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Network File Share -
The location on your network where event logs are stored.
Secure Access
Access via the SAM user interface is secured using SSL. Self-signed SSL certificates are provided at installation. To avoid
security messages from the browser, customers may provide their own security certificates.
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To protect your network from cybersecurity attacks, we recommend that you disable unused ports and services on
your network.
