Key Takeaways
- Three hardware tiers: HQ Server (highest specs), Branch Server (mid-range), and Client workstations (standard)
- All machines require 64-bit Windows, TPM 2.0, and UEFI Secure Boot firmware
- SSD NVMe storage is recommended for servers; SSD minimum for clients
- Branch servers need dual IP addresses (local + static) for multi-branch communication
- Stable LAN cable connections are critical between clients and their branch server
Network Architecture Overview
Branch 1
Branch 2
Branch 1
Branch 2
HQ Server
Main Branch Server
- i7 10th+ gen, 32-64 GB RAM, 4x SSD NVMe
Branch Server
Other Branches Server
- i7 10th+ gen, 16 GB RAM, 3x SSD NVMe
Client
Workstation
- i5 8th+ gen, 8 GB RAM, 1x SSD
Network Requirements
Dual IP for Branch Servers
Branch Servers should have two IPs: local and static
- Local IP: for internal branch clients communication
- Static IP: for communication with the HQ and other Branches
Stable LAN Connection
We recommend that clients and servers are connected via stable LAN cables
Critical for smooth and fast communication between clients and the server
HQ Server
(Main Branch Server)| Item | Recommended | Minimum Required |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows Server 2022 or 2025, 64-bit | Windows 10 or 11 or Windows Server [2019, 2022 or higher] 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i7, 10th+ gen | Intel® Core™ i5, 8th+ gen |
| RAM | 32 GB - 64 GB | 16 GB |
| No. of Storage Drives | Four | Four |
| Total Storage Space | 2 x 1 TB + 2 x 128 GB | 2 x 512 GB + 2 x 128 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD NVMe | SSD NVMe |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Version 2.0 | Version 2.0 |
| System Firmware | UEFI, Secure Boot capable | UEFI, Secure Boot capable |
Branch Server
(Other Branches Server)| Item | Recommended | Minimum Required |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 or 11 or Server [2019, 2022+] 64-bit | Windows 10 or 11 or Server [2016, 2019+] 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i7, 10th+ gen | Intel® Core™ i5, 8th+ gen |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| No. of Storage Drives | Three | Three |
| Total Storage Space | 1 x 512 GB + 2 x 256 GB | 3 x 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD NVMe | SSD |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Version 2.0 | Version 2.0 |
| System Firmware | UEFI, Secure Boot capable | UEFI, Secure Boot capable |
Client
(Workstation)| Item | Recommended | Minimum Required |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 10 or 11 64-bit |
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i5, 8th+ gen | Intel® Core™ i3, 8th+ gen |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| No. of Storage Drives | One | One |
| Total Storage Space | 1 x 128 GB | 1 x 64 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SATA HDD |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Version 2.0 | Version 2.0 |
| System Firmware | UEFI, Secure Boot capable | UEFI, Secure Boot capable |
Important Note
These specifications are general recommendations based on typical business computing requirements as of the document date. Actual requirements may vary based on specific applications, user load, network stability and specs, security requirements, upgrade paths, and organizational needs, and client-specific scenarios. Client is responsible for validating these specifications against their specific use cases and desired upgrade paths for specialized requirements.
This document does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of performance. Hardware performance depends on numerous factors including software configuration, network conditions, environmental factors, application-load, user behavior, and system maintenance. The Client should conduct their own due diligence and validation before making final purchasing decisions.
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