To run the DFE for the DuraCore product, you will need a system meeting or exceeding the following specifications. For N-Wide systems, you can drive up to 2 print modules per PC. The same applies for duplex.
Minimum Requirements
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X or Intel equivalent CPU
- 16 cores / 32 threads or better
- Closed-loop liquid cooling or workstation-class CPU cooling required
Memory
16 GB RAM minimum
- DDR4-3600 for AMD Ryzen 5000 systems
- DDR5 for current AMD / Intel systems
Storage
1 × 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Windows OS and Navigator Server
1 × 960 GB or larger enterprise SSD (Optional)
- Secondary / RIP storage
Network Adapters
1 × Intel dual-port 10 GbE network adapter
- Intel X550-T2, X710-T2L, or approved equivalent
1 × Intel 1 GbE network adapter
- Intel I210-T1 orother basic 1Gbe card. For N-Wide systems, check additional requirements.
Graphics
Integrated GPUU, or basic GPU
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
High Performance Recommended
Processor
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, Intel Core i9-14900K, Intel Xeon W, or better
- 16 cores / 32 threads or better
- Closed-loop liquid cooling or workstation-class CPU cooling required
Memory
64 GB RAM recommended
- DDR5 for current AMD / Intel systems
- ECC DDR5 recommended for Xeon workstation systems
Storage
1 × 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Windows OS and Navigator Server
1 × 1 TB or larger enterprise SSD (Optional)
- Secondary / RIP storage
Network Adapters
1 × Intel dual-port 10 GbE network adapter
- Intel X550-T2, X710-T2L, or approved equivalent
1 × Intel 1 GbE network adapter
- Intel I210-T1 orother basic 1Gbe card. For N-Wide systems, check additional requirements.
Graphics
Integrated GPU, or basic GPU
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- Windows 11 Pro for Workstations recommended for Xeon workstation systems
Off-the-Shelf System Guidance
Tower workstation systems from Dell, HP, or Lenovo may be used if they meet or exceed the above specifications.
Recommended system classes include:
- Dell Precision Tower / Dell Pro Max Tower
- HP Z2 Tower or HP Z4 Tower
- Lenovo ThinkStation P3 Tower or P5 Tower
Small-form-factor, mini, and compact desktop systems are not recommended when add-in network cards are required.
The dual-port 10 GbE adapter is normally installed as an add-on card. Confirm that the system has enough available PCIe slots for the required 10 GbE adapter, 1 GbE adapter, and graphics card before ordering.