CA&ES CRU minimum hardware requirements and standard hardware models for laptops (Windows and macOS), monitors, printers, and docks.
Requests for any new hardware that is not listed under the Standard Hardware Models or does not meet or exceed the Minimum Hardware Requirements must be approved through the CAES Dean's Office Exception Request process.
Minimum Hardware Requirements
Computers
All new computers supported by the CA&ES Dean’s Office Computer Resources Unit must either meet or exceed these specifications
Windows Laptop Models
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Edition (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5
- Memory: 16GB
- Hard Drive: 512GB SSD
- Security: Trusted Platform Module 2.0
- Warranty: 4 Year Warranty
macOS Laptop Models
- Operating System: macOS 14
- Processor: Apple Silicon
- Memory: 16GB
- Hard Drive: 512GB SSD
- Security: Apple T2
- Warranty: 4 Year Warranty
Monitors
All new monitors supported by the CA&ES Dean’s Office Computer Resources Unit must either meet or exceed these specifications
- Screen Size: 24-inch
- Warranty: 4-years
Docks
All new docks supported by the CA&ES Dean’s Office Computer Resources Unit must either meet or exceed these specifications
- Connection Type: Thunderbolt or USB-C
- Power Delivery: 90 Watts
- External Monitor Support: 2
- Warranty: 4-years
Printers
All new printers supported by the CA&ES Dean’s Office Computer Resources Unit must either meet or exceed these specifications
- Connection Type: Network
- Warranty: 4-years
Conference Rooms
- Screens: 2x 55"/75" Touchscreen
- Microphone: Yes
- Speakers: Yes
- Room Controller: Optional
- Room Scheduler: Optional
Standard Hardware Models
Computers
Windows Laptop Models
- Standard: Dell Latitude 5440
- Performance: Dell Latitude 7440
macOS Laptop Models
- Standard: Apple MacBook Air
- Performance: Apple MacBook Pro
Monitors
Windows Computers
macOS Computers
Docks
Windows Computers
- Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt Dock
macOS Computers
- Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Dock Pro
Printers
Multi-Function
- Color: HP Color LaserJet Enterprise MFP M480f
- Color: Xerox WorkCentre 6515/dn
- Color: Xerox C235/DNI
Print Only
- Color: Xerox C310/DNI
- B/W: Xerox B230/DNI
- B/W: HP LaserJet Pro M404dn
Conference Rooms
Medium to Large Conference Rooms
- 75" Dual Screen DTEN D7X with Windows
Small Conference Rooms
- 55" Dual Screen DTEN D7X with Windows