Supported & Recommended Hardware
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- Recommended Windows Laptop Hardware
- Recommended Windows Desktop Hardware
- Recommended macOS Laptop Hardware
- Recommended macOS Desktop Hardware
Minimum Hardware Guidelines
ITS has minimum hardware guidelines for supported systems:
| Model | All equipment must be from a business product line, not a consumer product line |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5 |
| Memory | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB or larger Solid State Disk (SSD) |
Warranty
ITS recommends hardware be purchased with a warranty, with accidental damage coverage for laptops and mobile devices (if available). Warranties of up to five years are available for many models.
| Device | Recommended Warranty |
|---|---|
| Apple iMac | AppleCare Protection for iMac |
| Apple MacBook Pro | AppleCare Protection Plan for MacBook Pro |
| Dell Latitude | Five years of on-site hardware service with CompleteCare accidental damage protection |
| Dell Optiplex | Five years of on-site hardware service |
Lifecycle
ITS guidelines will maximize your computer’s useful life. Please contact us if you would like assistance in life cycle planning for your department’s computer inventory.
Windows Laptop Hardware
Recommended Models
Dell Latitude 5491, 7390, 7490
Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Minimum
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor | 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor |
| Memory | 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 256GB Solid State disk (SSD) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | 802.11a/n/ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Graphics | Integrated graphics |
| Ports | USB 3.0, HDMI, Mini DiplayPort |
| Battery | 6-cell Li-ion battery |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Professional |
| Warranty | 3 year onsite next business day |
Recommended
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
| Memory | 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 SDRAM |
| Storage | 512GB Solid State disk (SSD) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | 802.11a/n/ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Graphics | Discrete graphics |
| Ports | USB 3.0, HDMI, Mini DiplayPort |
| Battery | 6-cell Li-ion battery |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Professional |
| Warranty | 5 year onsite next business day |
macOS Laptop Hardware
Recommended Models
Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro, Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro
Minimum
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor | 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor |
| Memory | 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 256GB Solid State disk (SSD) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | 802.11a/n/ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Graphics | Integrated graphics |
| Ports | USB 3.0, HDMI, Mini DiplayPort |
| Battery | 6-cell Li-ion battery |
| Operating system | macOS Sierra 10.12 |
| Warranty | 3-year AppleCare |
Recommended
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
| Memory | 16GB 2133MHz DDR4 SDRAM |
| Storage | 512GB Solid State disk (SSD) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | 802.11a/n/ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Graphics | Discrete graphics |
| Ports | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Battery | 6-cell Li-ion battery |
| Operating system | macOS Sierra 10.12 |
| Warranty | 4-year AppleCare |
Windows Desktop Hardware
Recommended Models
Dell OptiPlex 7060, 7460 AIO, 7760 AIO
Minimum
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor | 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor |
| Memory | 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 256GB Solid State disk (SSD) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | 802.11a/n/ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Graphics | Integrated graphics |
| Ports | USB 3.0, HDMI, Mini DiplayPort |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Professional |
| Warranty | 3 year onsite next business day |
Recommended
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
| Memory | 16GB 2666MHz DDR4 SDRAM |
| Storage | 512GB Solid State disk (SSD) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | 802.11a/n/ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Graphics | Discrete graphics |
| Ports | USB 3.0, HDMI, Mini DiplayPort |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Professional |
| Warranty | 5 year onsite next business day |
macOS Desktop Hardware
Recommended Models
Apple 21.5-inch iMac, 27-inch iMac, Mac mini
Minimum
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor | 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processor |
| Memory | 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 256GB Solid State disk (SSD) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | 802.11a/n/ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Graphics | Integrated graphics |
| Ports | USB 3.0, HDMI, Mini DiplayPort |
| Operating system | macOS Sierra 10.12 |
| Warranty | 3-year AppleCare |
Recommended
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processor |
| Memory | 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 SDRAM |
| Storage | 512GB Solid State disk (SSD) |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wireless | 802.11a/n/ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Graphics | Discrete graphics |
| Ports | USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3 |
| Operating system | macOS Sierra 10.12 |
| Warranty | 4-year AppleCare |