System requirements for Data Archive 2024 R2
- Last UpdatedDec 17, 2025
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- PI System
- PI Server 2024 R2
- PI Server
This topic provides recommended requirements for Data Archive 2024 R2, and contains the following information:
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Software prerequisites and installation considerations
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Supported operating systems
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Requirements for the PI to CONNECT agent
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Data Archive collectives
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Previous releases
See PI Server installation order.
Software prerequisites and installation considerations
The following software prerequisites and installation considerations are recommended for Data Archive 2024 R2:
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Before installation of any PI Data Archive releases, it is strongly recommended to complete a full backup of your current PI Data Archive environment.
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If you are installing the PIAFlink subsystem, PI AF Server 2015 R2 or higher is required.
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Upgrades from PI Data Archive 2015 R2 SP1 or newer are supported. If upgrading from a version older than 2015 R2 SP1, a two-step upgrade is required.
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PI Buffer Subsystem 3.4.375.84 or later is required with this version of PI Data Archive. It is highly recommended to upgrade to the PI Buffer Subsystem, version 4.8 or later.
Supported operating systems
The table below lists the recommended software requirements for the machine hosting Data Archive 2024 R2.
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Software Component |
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Operating System |
For production systems, Data Archive 2024 R2 can be deployed on the following Microsoft Windows Server operating systems in decreasing order of recommendation:
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For test systems, Data Archive 2024 can be deployed on Windows 11 in addition to the Windows Server versions listed above for production systems. |
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Third-Party Software |
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 |
PI to CONNECT agent
The PI to CONNECT agent is included by default when installing or upgrading Data Archive. An internet connection is required to install and connect the agent to the CONNECT data services portal for data transfers. See PI to CONNECT for more information.
The PI to CONNECT agent must be installed on a local machine by a user account with the following permissions:
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Privileges |
Requirement |
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Installation privileges |
To install a PI to CONNECT agent, you must be an administrator on the agent host computer. |
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Configuration privileges |
To configure a PI to CONNECT agent after the installation is complete, you must have the Tenant Administrator role in CONNECT data services. For silent installations, you have the option to create the requisite client ID and secret prior to the installation. |
Installation or Upgrade of Data Archive Collectives
Starting with Data Archive 2017, collectives require secure communication using certificates. If you want to upgrade a Data Archive server that is part of a collective and older than Data Archive 2017, all members of the collective must also be upgraded to Data Archive 2024.
Previous releases
Log into the Customer Portal with your AVEVA support credentials. Then search for and download the PI Data Archive Release Notes for the appropriate release, which provide details on all system requirements for Data Archive.