System requirements
- Last UpdatedSep 08, 2026
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AVEVA System Monitor version 1.8 is an "on-premises" application, installed on a designated server-level computer.
Note: To upgrade the remote node from versions 1.5 and 1.6 to version 1.8, you must first place the media file on the node and then proceed with the upgrade process.
For the System Monitor Manager machine, the hardware requirements are:
Hardware requirements
|
Size |
Level |
Cores |
RAM |
HDD Space |
|
Small System (1-20 Machines) |
Minimum |
6 |
4 GB |
300 GB |
|
Recommended |
8 |
8 GB |
400 GB |
|
|
Medium System (21-50 Machines) |
Minimum |
8 |
8 GB |
400 GB |
|
Recommended |
16 |
16 GB |
600 GB |
|
|
Large System (50+ Machines) |
Minimum |
16 |
16 GB |
800 GB |
|
Recommended |
32 |
24 GB |
1 TB |
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High resolution video adapter and LED/LCD monitor
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CD-ROM or DVD drive for installation or Network connection
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Keyboard
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Mouse or compatible pointing device
Installation requires the logged in user installing System Monitor Manager software to be an administrator on the machine. Preferable to have sysadmin privileges in SQL server.
Software requirements
AVEVA System Monitor is compatible with the software prerequisites for the latest version of the System Platform.
The earliest versions of Windows that support System Monitor are:
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Windows 11
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Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2025
For more information on the supported operating system, refer to the the GCS Technology Matrix.
Note: Perform clear browser cache if you want to upgrade from older version to the latest version of AVEVA System Monitor.
Port List
Important! AVEVA System Monitor uses the following listed ports to support SMTP email notifications, by default. Ensure that no other applications are using the listed ports.
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25: SMTP Email Notification (for non-secure SMTP)
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587: SMTP Email Notification (for secure SMTP)
For more information on the supported ports, see Port list.