DVMAX Research v3.1 System Requirements

For optimal performance we recommend using the suggested requirements.

If you are using DVMAX Research 1.2 or lower, please contact technical support before upgrading or introducing new operating systems. The new operating system may not be compatible with older versions of DVMAX and may cause problems when installed.

Server Requirements

	Up to 20 Connected Users	21-40 Connected Users	Over 40 Connected Users
Processor	Intel i7 6+ Core, 2.6 Ghz	Intel i7 8+ Core, 2.6 Ghz	Intel i7 Dual 6 Core, 2.6 Ghz
RAM	16+ GB*	32+ GB*	64+ GB*
Hard Drive	Dedicated SSD (Solid State Drive) and Raid (1 or 10)	Dedicated SSD (Solid State Drive) and RAID (10)	Dedicated SSD (Solid State Drive) and RAID (10)
Backup	External 3rd Party Backup	External 3rd Party Backup	External 3rd Party Backup
Network	100/1000 Ethernet Card	100/1000 Ethernet Card	100/1000 Ethernet Card
Operating System Windows	Windows Server 2008r2, 2012r2 - 64 Bit** (No SBS or 2011)	Windows Server 2008r2, 2012r2 - 64 Bit** (No SBS or 2011)	Windows Server 2008r2, 2012r2 - 64 Bit** (No SBS or 2011)
Operating System Macintosh	Please contact your DVMAX Research representative if you are planning on using a Macintosh Server for current OS versions that are available to use with DVMAX Research	Please contact your DVMAX Research representative if you are planning on using a Macintosh Server for current OS versions that are available to use with DVMAX Research	Please contact your DVMAX Research representative if you are planning on using a Macintosh Server for current OS versions that are available to use with DVMAX Research
Display	17 inch Display / 1024 x 768 Res.	17 inch Display / 1024 x 768 Res.	17 inch Display / 1024 x 768 Res.
Battery Backup	Uninterrupted Power Supply	Uninterrupted Power Supply	Uninterrupted Power Supply

*RAM needs are closely tied to datafile size. Requirements may be adjusted based on each facility's datafile size.

Virtualization

If you are using a Virtual Environment then each virtual server instance will need to meet the system requirements for the desired application.
We do not support a host disk supporting multiple database applications.
We do not support a host disk for the database being a SAN (Storage Area Network) disk.
If you are using Terminal Services, the Terminal Server must be a separate server than the server hosting the DVMAX Server application.

** Windows Server 2011 is a re-branded SBS (Small Business Server). While DVMAX can run on these machines, we recommend against it as they have many other services and applications that run behind the scenes, making a less than ideal environment for a DVMAX Server. Keep in mind that Windows 2011 is just a name - it is identical to Windows 2008, except that it includes SBS services.

*** For Windows, we require that whatever computer is hosting the 'Server' application be a 64-Bit Operating System. The performance gains and memory allocation to DVMAX are substantial and it provides a stable environment for DVMAX to run on.

Server Networking Requirements

Database, SQL server and client access: Ports 19812-19822

Default HTTP/Web access: 9421

Default HTTPS/Web access: 443

Administrative Workstation Requirements

Administrative users will need to install a DVMAX Client application on their workstation to access the Setup area of DVMAX.

	Requirements
Processor	Intel i3 Processor or Higher
Ram	4 GB
Hard Drive	40+ GB / 7200 RPM or Higher (Windows) 40+ GB / 5400 RPM or Higher (Macintosh) 2 GB of free space is necessary for installation
Network	1 Active Network Connection @ 100/1000 Wired
Operating System	Windows 7 or Higher (Windows) / OSX 10.9 or Higher (Mac)
Display	17 or 19 inch Display @ 1024 x 768 or Higher Res.
Web Browsers	Safari 6 or higher Firefox 12 or higher Chrome 18 or higher Internet Explorer 10 or higher *

*Internet Explorer is a supported browser but users will find Safari, Firefox and Chrome to be faster and more suitable browsers

End User Workstation Requirements

	Suggested Specifications
Processor	Intel Dual-Core 2.0 Ghz or Higher
Ram	1+ GB
Hard Drive	40+ GB
Optical Drive	CD / DVD, RW Optional
Network	100/1000
Operating System Windows	Windows Vista, 7 or higher
Operating System Macintosh	10.9 - 10.13 (High Sierra)
Display	Desktop: 17 or 19 inch Display @ 1280 x 1024 or Higher Res.
Web Browser	Safari 6 or higher Firefox 12 or higher Chrome 18 or higher Internet Explorer 10 or higher *

*Internet Explorer is a supported browser but users will find Safari, Firefox and Chrome to be faster and more suitable browsers

Tablet Requirements

	Suggested Specifications
Processor	Minimum: Intel Atom 1.7ghz+ Suggested: Intel i3/i5/i7
Display/Screen Size	Display: 8+ in. Resolution: 1024x768 or Higher
Operating System	iOS 7+, Android, Windows 8+
System Memory/RAM	2 GB

Date Format

Your date format must be consistent across all computers that access DVMAX in any shape or form. This includes the Server, workstations, and any external integrations (lab equipment, etc.) that talk to DVMAX.