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Staff and OPAC Workstations

The minimum hardware requirements for running SirsiDynix WorkFlows are based upon SWAN’s agreement with SirsiDynix and the current Symphony installation’s performance requirements. Recommended specifications are based upon current trends within the desktop market to achieve optimal performance in a working environment, while also maintaining the hardware in a typical 3-5 year lifecycle.

Staff and OPAC workstation requirements and recommendations

*Updated September 2024*

When considering new desktop computer hardware for your library’s staff and public workstations, please refer to the minimum hardware requirements for SWAN's ILS platforms.

  • SirsiDynix’s Symphony WorkFlows client, which accounts for nearly all staff functions, utilizes a proprietary Java installation that is updated with each new release of Symphony.
  • Aspen and the EBSCO Discovery Service, our discovery and OPAC platforms, are compatible with most current browser configurations on a variety of operating systems and hardware configurations. Browsers no longer supported by their respective developers or OS platforms are also not supported by most Discovery tools (i.e. Internet Explorer)
  • BLUEcloud Circulation, Cataloging, Acquisitions, and Analytics are browser-based platforms. They are compatible with most current Windows-based web browsers. As the BLUEcloud platform continues to evolve, the compatibility of certain legacy hardware and software configurations may vary.

 

Hardware Type Recommendation Type CPU Memory Hard Disk OS / Software Monitor Resolution Peripheral Ports
Staff Desktop / Client Workstation / OPAC Minimum Required Modern Intel/AMD 8GB 60GB HDD Windows 10 1280x720 x4 USB 3.0
Recommended Intel (10th generation) or AMD equivalent 8GB or higher 120GB or higher 7200RPM HDD or SSD Windows 11 64-bit or newer 1920x1080 or higher x4 USB 3.0