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.