Minimum Computer Specifications for DSI Workstations

DSI recommends the following computer configurations to optimize data acquisition and review with DSI software.

Acquisition Workstation Requirements

The following requirements are recommended for acquisition workstations required to support a minimum of 24 hours continuous data collection, but are sub-optimal for reviewing and analyzing large telemetry datasets.

Workstation requirements:

• Windows 7 SP1 64 bit
• Microsoft Office 2007 or later (32 bit version)
• 8 GB of RAM
• Minimum 250 GB SATA hard drive
• Intel® Core™ i7 or Xeon processor
• Minimum 1 Ethernet network connection*
• Minimum 4 USB ports
• Mouse/Keyboard
• DVD±RW drive

* If using PhysioTel™ Digital, MX2, or JET™, a second Ethernet network interface card (NIC) is recommended.

Data Review Workstation Requirements

The requirements listed below are the optimal specifications for Data Review workstations required to support the analysis of large telemetry datasets.

Workstation Requirements:

• Windows 7 SP1 64 bit
• 8 GB of RAM or more
• Minimum Hard Drive configuration (RAID should be considered for reliability)
• 250 GB SATA hard drive – OS and other main program files
• 250 GB Solid State Drive – Ponemah, Ponemah Data and Windows swap file
• Intel® Core™ i7 or Xeon processor
• 1 Ethernet network connection
• Minimum 4 USB ports
• Mouse/Keyboard
• DVD±RW drive