Learn about software and hardware requirements for connectors

Software requirements

The following software is required on the host where the connector is installed:

• Microsoft Windows

  • 64-bit system

  • Server class: Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 or later

  • Client class: Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, 10

• Web browser: An HTML5-compliant web browser for access to the administration website of the connector. The following browsers are supported in desktop mode only:

  • Microsoft Edge version 40

  • Google Chrome version 44 or later

The following software is also required, but can be installed on other hosts:

• PI System

  • Data Archive version 3.4.380 or later

  • PI AF server 2015 (version 2.7.0) or later

• PI Connector Relay version 2.4.44 or later

• PI Data Collection Manager version 2.4.44 or later

Hardware requirements

The following hardware is required or recommended:

• RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB or more recommended

• Hard drive space: 25 GB or more

• Processor: Dual-core minimum, quad-core or greater recommended