Hardware Recommendations
This section describes the recommended hardware for use with the OnSSI surveillance software product line. OnSSI software products, being non-proprietary, can operate on any Windows PC hardware from any manufacturer, as long as it complies with the minimum requirements as described below.
Please use the OnSSI Hardware & Storage Calculator to assess the hardware specifications as well as the type and amount of storage needed, based on the size and characteristics of your system.
For your convenience, the following hardware recommendations and operating system compatibility are available in PDF format.
Ocularis Base Server Software
Ocularis Base should be installed on a dedicated, limited-access server, typically at a central location.
CPU: Intel® Xeon®, (Dual Core or better recommended)
RAM: 4 GB
Hard Drive: 500 GB or more for large systems utilizing extensive Video DB Bookmarking
Operating System: Windows® Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 (32-bit or 64-bit).
Software: Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 Framework, and Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 or newer
Note: In production environments, the Ocularis Base and Recording Servers (RC-P, RC-I, RC-C, RC-E) Management Server should NOT run on the same server, unless they are installed in separate virtual environments and have the appropriate system resources. For demonstration purposes or trial systems (supporting less than 8 cameras), all software components can be run on one workstation provided the appropriate hardware specifications are met.
Ocularis Administration Client
Ocularis Administration Client
Ocularis Administration Client
CPU: Intel Core2Duo
RAM: 4 GB
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3, Windows Vista (Business or Ultimate), or Windows 7 (Professional or Ultimate), all in 32-bit or 64-bit.
Graphics Adapter: PCI-Express, 128 MB RAM, Direct 3D supported
Note: The Ocularis Administration Client does not require a dedicated PC. It may be installed on a PC running Ocularis Client.
Requirements for RC-P, RC-I and RC-C (recording components for Ocularis PS, IS and CS)
Hardware Recommendations for Ocularis Recording Components (RC)
CPU: Dual Core Intel Xeon (Quad Core recommended)
RAM: Minimum 4 GB
Hard Disk Space: Minimum 100 GB free (depends on number of servers, cameras, rules, and logging settings); please refer to the OnSSI Hardware Calculator.
Operating System: Windows Server 2003 (32 & 64 Bit), or Windows Server 2008 (32 & 64 Bit).
Software: Microsoft .NET 3.5 SP1 Framework; IIS 6.0 or newer
Hardware requirements for RC-E (recording component for Ocularis ES)
Hardware Recommendations for Ocularis Recording Components (RC)
Hardware requirements for RC-E (recording component for Ocularis ES)
RC-E Recording Server (including redundant recorder)
CPU: Dual Core Intel Xeon (Quad Core recommended)
RAM: Minimum 4 GB
Hard Disk Space: Minimum 100 GB free (depends on number of servers, cameras, rules, and logging settings); please refer to the OnSSI Hardware Calculator.
Operating System: Windows Server 2003 (32 & 64 Bit), or Windows Server 2008 (32 & 64 Bit).
Software: Microsoft .NET 4.0 Framework; IIS 6.0 or newer, Windows Installer 4.5
RC-E Management Server
CPU: Intel Xeon (Dual Core or better recommended)
RAM: of 4 GB
Network: Ethernet (1 Gbit recommended)
Operating System: Windows Server 2003 (32 & 64 Bit), or Windows Server 2008 (32 & 64 Bit).
Software: Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework SP1, and Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0, or newer.
RC-E Administration Client
CPU: Intel Core2 Duo (Similar or better)
RAM: Minimum of 2 GB
Operating System: Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, Enterprise (32 & 64 Bit), or Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise (32 & 64 Bit)
Software: Microsoft .NET 2.0 Framework and DirectX 9.0 or newer
Hardware Recommendations for Ocularis Client
CPU: Intel® Core2 Duo (similar or better)
RAM: 4 GB
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3* or Windows Vista Business*, Windows 7 Business* or Ultimate; all 32-bit or 64-bit running as 32-bit.
Graphics Adapter: PCI-Express, minimum 256 MB RAM, Direct 3D supported.
Guidelines for Video RAM Requirements:
20 simultaneous Video Channels: 512 MB
35 simultaneous Video Channels: 1 GB
50 simultaneous Video Channels: 1.5 GB
64 simultaneous
Video Channels: 2 GB Video RAM requirements are regardless of number of attached monitors.
Additional factors may affect video RAM requirements, including megapixel cameras, compression format, as well as video card and other system hardware specifications .
Software: Microsoft .NET 3.5 Framework and DirectX 9.0 or newer
Hardware Recommendations for Demo and Trial Systems
Demo and Trial Systems
For demonstration purposes or trial systems (supporting less than 8 cameras), all software components can be run on one workstation provided the appropriate hardware specifications are met. Ocularis CS trials and demos can run the RC-C recording component, Ocularis Base Server, Ocularis Administrator application and Ocularis Client on one PC, running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (all 32 or 64 Bit versions). Ocularis ES trials and demos can run the RC-E (recording component, including the management server and management client), Ocularis Base Server, Ocularis Administrator and Ocularis Client on one PC, running Windows Vista or Windows 7 (all 32 or 64 Bit versions).
