Minimum Supportable Technology Standards

 

Desktops/Laptops

  • Windows 10 Professional
  • i5 Intel processor or comparable
  • 16gb+ ram
  • 256gb+ hard drive
  • Less than 5 years old
  • Business grade warranty

Server

  • Windows Server 2016 or newer
  • Less than 5 years old
  • Active business grade warranty

Switches

  • Cisco or Cisco Meraki switches
  • Less than 6 years old

Printers

  • Less than 5 years old
  • Consistently functional

Firewall

  • Sophos XG Firewall or Cisco Meraki MX Security Appliance
  • Sized correctly for # of users and network demands
  • Less than 5 years old
  • Active business grade warranty
  • Active cloud license

Wireless

  • Cisco Meraki Wireless
  • Ruckus Wireless
  • Unifi Wireless

UPS Battery Backup

  • Battery backup required for all infrastructure devices
  • Watt Box cloud managed
  • APC Smart UPS with network card
  • Small UPS for key computers and small infrastructure devices

Cabling

  • Cat5e or better

Copier & Plotter

  • Must have active 3rd party support contract