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: 5 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: 3-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: 3-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 5450
• Performance: Dell Latitude 5450 with upgrades



macOS Laptop Models

• Standard: Apple MacBook Air
• Performance: Apple MacBook Pro

Monitors

Windows Computers

• 2x Dell U2424H



macOS Computers

• 2x Dell U2424H

Docks

Windows Computers

• Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt Dock



macOS Computers

• Dell WD22TB4 Thunderbolt Dock

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 D7/D7X with Windows



Small Conference Rooms

• 55" Dual Screen DTEN D7/D7X with Windows