Computer/OS Specification for Interact®
Listed below are the minimum hardware specifications required for Interact to operate. If you are purchasing a new system, consult your PC vendor to make sure it will meet these specifications. Your PC vendor or your company’s IT personnel will be able to help you determine any additional PC hardware you will require to have a completely functional system.
Interact is a client only application. It does not require a centralized server component. The central point of access for the client(s) is a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database (the Interact installation routine will install an MS SQL Server Express 2012 database if necessary). If using Interact in a multiple client environment, performance becomes dependent on the network configuration. This consists of computers, cabling, hubs/switches, and any other network components in your environment. A qualified network engineer should be consulted to make sure your network is designed, configured and installed properly.
Hardware
All Workstations/Servers: Running Interact
- All Workstations/Servers: Running Interact
- 8th Gen Intel Core processor (or AMD equivalent)
- 8 GB or greater of RAM
- 200 GB available storage space (data dependent) if hosting the database
- 50 GB available storage if networked to the database
- SSD Preferred for physical machines
- 20” or greater (touchscreen monitor if running AutoTouch module)
- Network Interface Card
- Optional - uninterrupted power supply (battery backup)
- Optional - removable storage device for data backup (USB flash drive, External hard drive, etc.)
Additionally: Workstations connected to a Scale or Printer
- 1 Serial Port for each scale indicator (up to two)
- 1 laser or impact printer port – typically USB or Ethernet port
Operating Systems
- All versions of Windows® or Windows® Server currently supported by Microsoft
Approvals
- NTEP CC 03-101
- CTEP 5663-11
- Interact Version: 6.2 or later
Interact Version: 6.2 or later