Computer Requirements

These are the minimum requirements for a typical standalone system and a workstation PC.

 

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PC Hardware Requirements

Server Requirements

VM Requirements

 


 

 

 

PC Hardware Requirements

See other sections for Operating System and Service Pack Requirements.

 

  • Windows Compatible PC: with Intel i5 equivalent processor (or higher)

    • Microsoft® Operating System: Win-10 | Win-11 (64-bit)

    • 8 GB of RAM

    • 256 GB SSD Storage

    • 100 GB of free Hard Drive space for System Galaxy

    • Standard graphics card,

  • Devices: standard keyboard and mouse.

  • Monitor: (min. recommended 1280 x 1024 wide-resolution )

  • Serial Communication Ports for system operation:

    • 1 USB-A 2.0 (dedicated – if camera is used for photo capture)

    • 1 USB-A 2.0 (dedicated – if a local badge printer is used for enrolling)

    • 1 USB-A 2.0 (dedicated – if local line printer is used for printing system reports)

    • 1 USB-A 2.0 (or COM) (dedicated – if an enrollment reader used for access card enrollment)

  • UPS: Uninterruptable Power Supply - UPS (recommended)

  • Printer: Windows® compatible printer.

 

 

 

Base Requirements for a Server Platform

These are additional requirements for a Server computer.

 

  • Processor:     XEON Bronze 3204 (6 cores)

  • Memory:       16 GB ECC Memory at 2666 MT/s

  • Hard Drives:  minimum of two HDs, 1 TB each, using Raid 1 Configuration

NOTE: Contact Galaxy to discuss your Server Requirements if your system has more than 256 doors.

 

 

 

 

Requirements for VM (Virtual Machines)

These are minimum requirements for installing System Galaxy client software on a virtual machine.

 

Processor: 16 Cores

Memory:           24 GB RAM

 

Database:   MS-SQL 2016 | 2019 | 2022 (with latest service packs)

 

Operating Systems:

• Microsoft® Windows-10 | Windows-11 (64bit with latest Windows updates)

• Microsoft® Windows Server® 2016 | 2019 | 2022 (with latest service packs)

 

NOTE: System Galaxy Software is supported as a diagnostic application on a Server® OS.

 

NOTICE: No claims are made on behalf of 3rd party applications, drivers and devices concerning operating system requirements and VM compatibility. Refer to manufacturer’s documentation for information.

 

NOTICE: Galaxy Control Systems does not provide technical support for VMware® or Microsoft® Hyper-V.   Contact the appropriate manufacturer for information concerning your virtual environment.