IT & MCIS
Review Date: 06/22/2005
Review Cycle: 6 months
Responsible Contact:
Contact the Information Technology Customer Service Center at 257-1300 or send email to helpdesk@uky.edu.
Recommended Products
Base Configurations
Recommended Apple Specifications
Justification
Technical Considerations
For more assistance
- 17" iMAC G5 - Available via http://www.apple.com/
- POWERMAC G5 - Available via http://www.apple.com/
- Dell Optiplex -- Through a partnership with DELL the University can recommend pre configured systems matching the below specifications through the eBuy web site located at http://www.uky.edu/ebuy/ which will meet or exceed our minimum recommendations for purchase.
Base Configurations :
The following Standard Configurations are recommended by the University of Kentucky for users using the Windows Operating System.
- Standard Configuration
- Mini Tower
- 3.0 Ghz Processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 40 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
- 48x32 CDRW/DVD Drive
- OR
- Small Foot Print
- 3.0 Ghz Processor
- 512 MB RAM
- 40 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
- 24x DVD-CDRW Drive
- Mini Tower
- Knowledge Worker
- 3.4 Ghz Processor
- 1024 MB RAM
- 160 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
- 48x32 CDRW/DVD Drive
The following are the recommendations for building an Apple based system
| Apple - Based Computers | |
| Processor: | 1.8 Ghz G5 or better |
| Memory: | 512 MB of RAM or greater |
| Hard Drive: | 80 GB SATA Drive or greater |
| Ethernet | Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet |
| Optical Drives | SuperDrive (DVD-R/CD-RW) |
| Monitor | 17" Display or larger |
Note: Mac OS 10.4 "Tiger" is the recommended operating system for Apple Systems.
For the UK Medical Center, the Hardware Standard Recommendations are posted, in Adobe PDF format, at http://www.mc.uky.edu/mcis/about/MCIS%20Support%20Standards.pdf
Basic system requirements are identical for both sites.
Justification:
The synergies enabled by rapid execution of office-suite applications provide significant leverage in problem solving and presentation to typical desktop users. Under-powered hardware platforms will impede efficiency efforts and result in minimal productivity gains.
Technical Considerations:
This platform should be a true state-of-the-art platform. Expected productive life for users of general workstations should be approximately 24-36 months; hardware upgrades will be necessitated by software upgrades and/or introduction of additional complexities in the working environment (e.g., simultaneous use of additional software tools). The new procurement standard is expected to minimize the necessity for memory upgrades during the life cycle of the hardware. Departments seeking to refresh large volumes of desktop technology are advised to seriously consider leasing as an option for acquisition.
Further Assistance:
If you need further assistance please feel free to visit the eBuy Purchasing site at http://www.uky.edu/ebuy/ or call the Information Technology Customer Service Center at (859) 257-1300.