Approved Hardware
Minimum Requirements
Domain Controller
2 CPU Cores**
16GB RAM
100 GB Disk Space
Workstations
Intel Core i5 3GHz
Solid State Drive | 16GB RAM
22” Widescreen Monitor w/Adjustable Stand
Dual Monitor Workstations
Intel Core i5 3 GHz
Solid State Drive | 16GB RAM
22” & 20” Widescreen Monitors w/Adjustable Stand
256MB, Dual Monitor Graphics Chipset/Card
Search Stations
Intel Celeron Processor 2.0 GHz
Solid State Drive | 8GB RAM
24” Widescreen Monitor w/Adjustable Stand
Minimum Network Infrastructure
Not provided by Cott Systems
Broadband High-Speed Access
500 Kbps per PC w/low latency (<100ms)
Firewall
Enterprise Class Firewall capable of providing 300 – 500 Kbps per PC
Network Switch
Unmanaged Gigabit Switch
Recommended Specifications
Domain Controller
2 CPU Cores**
16GB RAM
200 GB Disk Space
Workstations
Intel Core i5 3GHz
Solid State Drive | 16GB RAM
22” Widescreen Monitor w/Adjustable Stand
Dual Monitor Workstations
Intel Core i5 3 GHz
Solid State Drive | 16GB RAM
22” & 20” Widescreen Monitors w/Adjustable Stand
256MB, Dual Monitor Graphics Chipset/Card
Search Stations
Intel Celeron Processor 2.0 GHz
Solid State Drive | 16GB RAM
24” Widescreen Monitor w/Adjustable Stand
Recommended Network Infrastructure
Not provided by Cott
Broadband High-Speed Access
500 Kbps per PC w/low latency (<100ms)
Firewall
Enterprise Class Firewall capable of providing 300 – 500 Kbps per PC
Network Switch
Managed Gigabit Switch
Server and station specifications are for running Cott Systems programs. When purchasing hardware, we recommend you consider all software you plan to use.
**Server CPU core allocations based on Virtual Server Environment. If setting up a Physical Server Environment, use Intel Xeon processors with comparable cores when purchasing.
Peripheral Devices
Printers**
High capacity: HP LaserJet M611dn
Low capacity: HP LaserJet M406dn
Scanners
ADF:
Fujitsu fi-8170 – Max paper size 8 ½ x 14 (Legal)
Fujitsu fi-7600 – Max paper size 11 x 17 (Ledger)
ADF + flatbed:
Fujitsu fi-8270 – Max paper size 8 ½ x 14 (Legal)
Fujitsu fi-7700 – Max paper size 11 x 17 (Ledger)
Specialty Fee Devices†
Label Printer:
Zebra ZD421 – ZD4A043-301M00EZ (300 dpi model) (spare recommended)
Zebra ZD620
Zebra ZD621
Receipt Printer:
Epson TM-H6000V (must be USB) – C31CG62054 (printer)/ PS-180 (power supply)
Epson TM-H6000VI (must be USB)
Receipt Printer w/Check Scanner:
Epson TM-S9000MJ
Epson TM-U590 – optional add-on used to imprint documents
Cash Drawer:
APG Cash Drawer – JB320BL1816 (requires receipt printer)
**Printer drivers for reports should be set to black and white to prevent using color ink in multicolor printers.
Operating Systems
Windows
Windows 11 Professional 64-bit
Third Party Software*
Web Browsers
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Remote Access Software – for server access/management and software support
Connectwise
AV Software† – known to work and not interfere with Cott applications
SOPHOS Antivirus
Symantec Endpoint Protection
*As new versions of third-party software are released, please verify that the latest version has been tested to be compatible with our software before purchasing.
†Please consult with Cott about configuration for file exclusions to prevent Cott software performance issues.
CUSTOMERS PURCHASING PART OR ALL OF THEIR OWN HARDWARE:
Customer must complete the necessary site preparation a minimum of 5 business days prior to the agreed Go-Live Date (deployment) and confirm with Cott Systems that it has been completed. Customer must fully stage, install and troubleshoot the hardware and network software including, though not limited to, placement of equipment, connecting the device, loading drivers and testing the device’s output. If Cott Systems’ assistance is required to complete the site preparation or assist with hardware staging, installation or troubleshooting, additional charges will apply at the rate of $250 per hour. If Cott Systems cannot confirm this preparation is complete 5 days prior to the scheduled Go-Live date and the Go-Live date must be postponed, additional travel charges for airline change fees and increased ticket prices will apply as applicable.
