Minimum System Requirements for Vendor Provided Solutions

Overview

Information Technology Services requires all network-connected computers to meet a minimum level of specification. This is for several reasons, most notably cybersecurity.
 

Minimum Specifications for Vendor Provided Solutions

Minimum Windows Specifications

  • Intel 14th Generation Processor
  • 16GB of RAM
  • 512GB SSD
  • TPM 2.0 installed
  • Windows 11 Enterprise (64-bit) capable
  • 5-year Next Business Day On-Site Warranty
  • 5-Year Accidental Damage Protection (if a mobile device)
  • 5-Year Keep Your Drive Warranty

Minimum macOS Specifications

  • M2 processor
  • 16GB of unified memory
  • 512GB SSD
  • 4-Year AppleCare+ Protection
  • macOS Sonoma capable
Individuals seeking to purchase outside these standards are required to obtain written approval from the Director or Assistant Director of Academic & Client Technologies via their Tier 2 service area representative.