Typical PowerPro Configuration

Here we see one possible PowerPro configuration. This configuration can be scaled up or down based on your needs.

Typically, the Sales Counter terminals will utilize Bar Code Scanners (optional) and a Cash Drawer (optional). Additionally, the MicroFiche Interface Module allows PowerPro to interface with Parts Manager Pro, PartSmart, HLSM, and FicheFinder. The Electronic Purchasing Module interfaces with Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Arctic Cat, Parts Unlimited, Tucker Rocky and Western Power Sports.

Ideally, the PowerPro Server should be at least a Pentium II 300MHz system with 128M of RAM running either Windows 2000 or Windows XP, and NTFS (NT File System). This machine can also be used as a PowerPro terminal if necessary. For better reliability, we recommend the server be a name brand system such as IBM, Dell, HP, or Compaq.

The other terminals can be low-end Pentium II 200MHz systems with 64M of RAM running Windows 98 or higher. More powerful computers should be used for those systems that will also run PartSmart or FicheFinder.

You will need at least one laser printer for invoices and daily reports. If you will utilize the F&I Module (highly recommended), we suggest the F&I printer be an OkiData 390 or OkiData 320.

PowerPro can also run under a Terminal Services configuration. This is useful when you have 20+ users or you would like to service multiple locations from a single system.

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Hot Tip

PowerPro can be implemented in various different configurations to better meet the needs of individual customers.

It can also be setup to run within a Terminal Services configuration which resembles the mainframe model.

Let our technical staff assist with architecting the best solution for your specific needs.

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Extensibility

Extensibility is one very important consideration when evaluating any Dealer Management System. As it's name implies, this characteristic deals with extending or expanding a product's capabilities.

Questions to ask include:
1) How easily is the application enhanced?

2) Are new features, reports and queries easily incorporated into the system?

3) Is the vendor willing to listen to your requests and incorporate them into the product?