Hardware Requirements
To obtain best performance from Collect!, we suggest the following
hardware configurations.
Wireless networking has proven to be inconsistent
and is unsupported.
Dedicated Server
| Item |
Recommended |
|---|
| Operating System |
Windows 2003/2008 Server, Small Business Server (SBS) |
| Processor |
Quad-Core 2.0 GHz |
| Memory |
4 GB |
| Hard Drive Size |
500 GB for Collect! data only |
| Video |
17" monitor 1024x768 or higher |
| DVD |
Required |
| Network |
10/100/1000 Ethernet |
| Daily Offsite Backup |
Required |
| Power |
UPS - 1 hour minimum |
Table 1 - Server Hardware Recommendations
Workstation
| Item |
Recommended |
|---|
| Operating System |
Windows XP Professional
Windows Vista Business or Professional
Windows 7 Enterprise or Ultimate |
| Processor |
Intel/AMD Dual-Core 2.0 GHz or higher |
| Memory |
2 GB |
| Hard Drive |
Operating System requirements. 200 GB |
| Video |
17" monitor 1024x768 or higher |
| Printer |
HP LaserJet Printer attached or network |
| Power |
Surge Protected |
Optional Additional Software
(not required on all stations) | Microsoft Office
OpenOffice (Free) |
Optional Additional Software for Credit Bureau Reporting and/or Import / Export
(not required on all stations) | UltraEdit - http://www.ultraedit.com/
PSPad - http://www.pspad.com/ (Free) |
Table 2 - Workstation Hardware Recommendations
Single User
| Item |
Recommended |
|---|
| Operating System |
Windows XP Professional
Windows Vista Business or Professional
Windows 7 Enterprise or Ultimate |
| Processor |
Intel/AMD Dual-Core 2.0 GHz or higher |
| Memory |
2 GB |
| Hard Drive |
200 GB for Collect! data only |
| Video |
17" monitor 1024x768 or higher |
| High-speed Internet access |
Required |
| Printer |
HP LaserJet Printer |
| Power |
UPS - 30 Minute minimum |
| OptionalAdditional Software |
Microsoft Office
OpenOffice (Free) |
| Optional Additional Software for Credit Bureau Reporting and/or Import / Export |
UltraEdit - http://www.ultraedit.com/
PSPad - http://www.pspad.com/(Free) |
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Table 3 - Single User Recommendations
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