Solimar Solution Requirements

iCONVERT (64-bit)

  • OS: Windows® 10, Windows® Server 2022, Server 2019, Server 2016
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz, Quad Core
  • RAM: Minimum: 8 GB, Recommended: 16 GB as supported by hardware & OS
  • HDD: 2 GB free disk space for software installation, formatted with Windows® NT File System (NTFS). Disk space requirements for processing data vary based on job size, volume, and application
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using physical license keys*
  • Additional Software: Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5

iCONVERT (32-bit - v10.3 or below)

  • OS: Windows® 10, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Server 2019, Server 2016
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz, Quad Core
  • RAM: Minimum: 2 GB, Recommended: 4-6 GB as supported by hardware & OS
  • HDD: 2 GB free disk space for software installation, formatted with Windows® NT File System (NTFS). Disk space requirements for processing data vary based on job size, volume, and application
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using physical license keys*
  • Additional Software: Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5
  • OS: Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022, Windows® 10, Windows® 11. NOTE: 64 bit only.
  • CPU: x64 2.4 GHz, Quad Core
  • RAM: Minimum: 8 GB, Recommended: 24 GB or more
  • HDD: 6GB free disk space for software installation, formatted with Windows NT File System (NTFS). Disk space requirements for processing data vary based on job size, volume, and application
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using physical license keys*
  • Additional Software: The latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.x (Currently: .NET Framework 4.7.2), Microsoft Message Queuing; these will be installed by the Secure IPP Print Server installer if not found
  • ReadyPDF: ReadyPDF requires an additional interpreter license in order to run the module. In general, Solimar suggests that users equip ReadyPDF Prepress Serverss with one core per licensed interpreter and an additional 4+ GB RAM per interpreter instance. In order to determine an appropriate amount of RAM, Solimar recommends that users evaluate the resource utilization and performance of their applications on existing ReadyPDF Prepress Servers, and expand available resources as they believe necessary to meet processing objectives. Solimar recommends that users install, test and evaluate applications and workflows in a non-production test/development environment before using the software in production

PDF & PostScript Workflows

For optimal performance, we suggest:
  • Note: Systems that process PostScript, PDF, very large files, or many workflows may require additional memory that can only be supported on a 64-bit operating system.
  • One 2.0+ GHz CPU core per printer
  • 64-bit OS with 4 GB or more RAM per interpreter instance
  • 100+ GB HDD, 15K RPM minimum
  • Solid State Drive (SSD) recommended for optimum performance
  • Note: Some workflows may require additional hard drives. Please contact Solimar Systems for recommended specifications.

ReadyPDF Prepress Server System Manager

  • OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016, Windows® Server 2019, Windows® Server 2022
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum
  • HDD: 500MB free disk space for software installation
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • Additional Software: The latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.x (Currently: .NET Framework 4.7.2); will be installed by the ReadyPDF Prepress Server installer if not found

ReadyPDF Prepress Server Queue Manager

  • OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Windows® Server 2012 R2, Windows® Server 2016, Windows® Server 2019, Windows® Server 2022
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum
  • HDD: 350MB free disk space for software installation
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • Additional Software: The latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.x (Currently: .NET Framework 4.7.2); will be installed by the ReadyPDF Prepress Server installer if not found
  • OS: Windows® 10 & Professional, Windows® 11 & Professional, Windows® Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022
  • CPU: x64 2.4 GHz, Quad Core
  • RAM: Minimum: 8 GB, Recommended: 24 GB or more
  • HDD: 6GB free disk space for software installation, formatted with Windows® NT File System (NTFS). Disk space requirements for processing data vary based on job size, volume, and application
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using physical license keys*
  • Additional Software: Saxon, Latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.X; will be installed by Rubika® installer if not found. Net TCP Port Sharing will be enabled.
  • OS: Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022, Windows® 10, Windows® 11. NOTE: 64 bit only.
  • CPU: x64 2.4 GHz, Quad Core
  • RAM: Minimum: 8 GB, Recommended: 24 GB or more
  • HDD: 6GB free disk space for software installation, formatted with Windows NT File System (NTFS). Disk space requirements for processing data vary based on job size, volume, and application
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using physical license keys*
  • Additional Software: The latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.x (Currently: .NET Framework 4.7.2), Microsoft Message Queuing; these will be installed by the Secure IPP Print Server installer if not found
  • ReadyPDF: With the addition of ReadyPDF to an existing Secure IPP Print Server, it is possible that applications may require additional resources in order to handle the additional load and run the software. ReadyPDF requires an additional interpreter license in order to run the module. In general, Solimar suggests that users equip Secure IPP Print Servers with one core per licensed interpreter and an additional 4+ GB RAM per interpreter instance. In order to determine an appropriate amount of RAM, Solimar recommends that users evaluate the resource utilization and performance of their applications on existing Secure IPP Print Servers, and expand available resources as they believe necessary to meet processing objectives. Solimar recommends that users install, test and evaluate applications and workflows in a non-production test/development environment before using the software in production

PDF & PostScript Workflows

For optimal performance, we suggest:
  • Note: Systems that process PostScript, PDF, very large files, or many workflows may require additional memory that can only be supported on a 64-bit operating system.
  • One 2.0+ GHz CPU core per printer
  • 64-bit OS with 4 GB or more RAM per interpreter instance
  • 100+ GB HDD, 15K RPM minimum
  • Solid State Drive (SSD) recommended for optimum performance
  • Note: Some workflows may require additional hard drives. Please contact Solimar Systems for recommended specifications.

Secure IPP Server System Manager

  • OS: Microsoft Windows® Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022, Windows® 10, Windows® 11
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum
  • HDD: 500MB free disk space for software installation
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • Additional Software: The latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.x (Currently: .NET Framework 4.7.2); will be installed by the Secure IPP Print Server installer if not found

Secure IPP Server Queue Manager

  • OS: Microsoft Windows® Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022, Windows® 10, Windows® 11
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum
  • HDD: 350MB free disk space for software installation
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • Additional Software: The latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.x (Currently: .NET Framework 4.7.2); will be installed by the Secure IPP Print Server installer if not found
  • Please consult the requirements for your edition of Adobe® Acrobat® in addition to those listed below. In case of overlapping requirements, the higher value should be used. Adobe® Acrobat® is not included with SDX Designer. For licensing information, see Adobe Systems at https://www.adobe.com/.
  • OS: Windows® Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019, Windows® 10
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz
  • RAM: Minimum: 2 GB
  • HDD: 1GB free disk space for software installation, formatted with Windows® NT File System (NTFS)
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using physical license keys*
  • Additional Software: Adobe® DC 64-bit, Standard or Professional edition; Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 & 4.7.1
  • Note: SDX Designer will not work with Adobe® Reader
  • OS: Windows® 10 & Professional, Windows® 10 & Professional, Windows® Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022
  • CPU: x64 2.4 GHz, Quad Core
  • RAM: Minimum: 8 GB, Recommended: 24 GB or more
  • HDD: 6GB free disk space for software installation, formatted with Windows® NT File System (NTFS). Disk space requirements for processing data vary based on job size, volume, and application
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using physical license keys
  • Additional Software: Latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.X will be installed by the installation program if not found. Net TCP Port Sharing will be enabled. Also, Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) must be installed if you are using SOLfusion with SOLitrack.

SPDE

  • OS: Windows® Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022, Windows® 10, Windows® 11. NOTE: 64 bit only.
  • CPU: x64 2.4 GHz, Quad Core
  • RAM: Minimum: 8 GB, Recommended: 24 GB or more
  • HDD: 6GB free disk space for software installation, formatted with Windows NT File System (NTFS). Disk space requirements for processing data vary based on job size, volume, and application
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using physical license keys*
  • Additional Software: The latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.x, Microsoft Message Queuing; these will be installed by SPDE installer if not found
  • ReadyPDF: With the addition of ReadyPDF to an existing SPDE server, it is possible that applications may require additional resources in order to handle the additional load and run the software. ReadyPDF requires an additional interpreter license in order to run the module. In general, Solimar suggests that users equip SPDE servers with one core per licensed interpreter and an additional 4+ GB RAM per interpreter instance. In order to determine an appropriate amount of RAM, Solimar recommends that users evaluate the resource utilization and performance of their applications on existing SPDE servers, and expand available resources as they believe necessary to meet processing objectives. Solimar recommends that users install, test and evaluate applications and workflows in a non-production test/development environment before using the software in production

PDF & PostScript Workflows

For optimal performance, we suggest:
  • Note: Systems that process PostScript, PDF, very large files, or many workflows may require additional memory that can only be supported on a 64-bit operating system.
  • One 2.0+ GHz CPU core per printer
  • 64-bit OS with 4 GB or more RAM per interpreter instance
  • 100+ GB HDD, 15K RPM minimum
  • Solid State Drive (SSD) recommended for optimum performance
  • Note: Some workflows may require additional hard drives. Please contact Solimar Systems for recommended specifications.

SPDE System Manager

  • OS: Microsoft Windows® Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022, Windows® 10, Windows® 11
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum
  • HDD: 500MB free disk space for software installation
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • Additional Software: The latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.x will be installed by SPDE installer if not found

SPDE Queue Manager

  • OS: Microsoft Windows® Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022, Windows® 10, Windows® 11
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz
  • RAM: 4 GB minimum
  • HDD: 350MB free disk space for software installation
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • Additional Software: The latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.x will be installed by SPDE installer if not found
  • OS: Windows® Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022, Windows® 10
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz
  • RAM: Minimum: 2 GB
  • HDD: 1GB free disk space for software installation, formatted with Windows® NT File System (NTFS)
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using physical license keys*
  • Additional Software: Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 & 4.7.1
  • Note: Systems that execute indexing and Rubika® processes in SOLfusion™ do not require Adobe® Acrobat®.
  • Note: SOLfinder requires Adobe® Acrobat® or Adobe® Reader
  • OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11, Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022
  • CPU: Current generation Xeon or Intel Core, quad core
  • RAM: Minimum: 8 GB
  • HDD: 70 MB free disk space for software installation
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • Additional Software: The latest Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.x (Currently: .NET Framework 4.7.2), Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, IIS if using the SOLitrack Mobile web application
  • Intel-based processor
  • Windows® 10 or later, Windows® Server 2012 R2 or later

SSE Application Server

  • Please refer to the hardware requirements for your version of Windows® & SQL for optimal hardware specifications and performance
  • OS: Windows® Server 2016, 2019 and 2022
  • CPU: 2.4 GHz, Dual Core
  • RAM: Minimum: 4 GB.  Minimum Recommended: 16 GB+
  • HDD: 2GB free disk space for software installation, formatted with Windows NT File System (NTFS)
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using physical license keys*
  • Additional Software: Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.7.2, SQL Native Client 11

SSE Database Server

  • Microsoft® SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2019 and 2022: 1 CPU license; SQL Agent must be set to automatically start
  • Unicode plane 0 (the default plane) is supported by SQL Server 2005 and later. If you will index data that uses Unicode plane 1 and above, SQL Server 2012 is required.
  • OS: Any newer version of Windows® supported by the version of SQL Server
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using a USB license key
  • Additional Software: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or later
  • Note: SQL Server is a product that requires highly-customized configuration info for determining recommended specs, because they can vary greatly with intended usage. Solimar’s recommendation is to at least use a 64-bit edition so additional amounts of RAM can be added and utilized if needed. The requirements for SQL Server should be matched to your organization’s standards and consultation with Microsoft for recommended specs.

SSE Web Server

  • Internet Information Services (IIS)
  • OS: Windows® Server 2016, 2019 and 2022
  • CPU: 2.0 GHz+
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • Additional Software: Microsoft® Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.7.2

SSE System Manager

  • OS: Windows® Server 2016, 2019, 2022, Windows® 10 and Windows® 11
  • Additional Software: Microsoft® .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or later (for Microsoft Interop Forms Toolkit), Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.7.2,  SQL Native Client 11 (as of 3.8.1189), Adobe® Acrobat® 10 or higher (for SDX Designer)

SSE End User

  • Adobe® Reader® 8.x+
  • Latest versions of Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Service Pack 1 or later
  • OS: Windows® 10 Pro or Enterprise, Windows® 11, Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022
  • NIC: Ethernet network interface supporting the maximum speed of the network, preferably 1 Gb/s or greater
  • USB Ports: 1 available port required if using physical license keys
  • Additional Software: Microsoft® .NET Framework 4.5 will be installed by the installation program if not found
  • Notes: There are separate installers for the 32-bit and 64-bit versions
    of XIMAGEpdf. The 32-bit version is supported on Windows 7 only

* A USB hub device can be used to increase the number of USB ports. USB ports are not required for any products using machine validation licensing.