For businesses operating in the Car Part Com Used Parts marketplace, efficiency and reliability are paramount. Ensuring smooth operations requires a robust and dependable IT infrastructure. Checkmate, a system designed to streamline various aspects of your operations, demands specific hardware and software configurations to perform optimally. This guide outlines the recommended and minimum specifications to guarantee your Checkmate system runs effectively, allowing you to focus on providing top-notch service in the used car parts industry.
| Item | Recommended | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Desktop PC (All-in-one and laptop computers are NOT supported. Laptops cannot be servers.) | Xeon or Intel I7 with 4-6 Cores with hyper-threading. No more than 16 cores. | Any Desktop PC system with Intel Pentium 4 Core, Core Duo, or faster processor. No more than 16 cores. |
| Processors | ARM Processors, including Microsoft SQ Processor, are not supported. | ARM Processors, including Microsoft SQ Processor, are not supported. |
| Operating Systems | Windows 10 Professional, Windows 11 Professional, or Windows 2022 Server | Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 2022 Server, Windows 2012 Server, and Windows 2016 Server are supported. Must be a 64 bit system. (Windows 2007 Server, Windows 2011 Server, Windows 7, Windows 2008 Small Business Server, Windows 2012 Server Small Business Suite, Windows 2016 Server Small Business and Windows 10 S are NOT supported.) (Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7.) Contact us before purchasing or installing any system not specifically mentioned here. |
| RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Hard Drives | 2 – 1 TB Hard Drives | 2 – 200 GB hard drives (SATA/EIDE supported) External USB hard drive is acceptable. |
| Ethernet Port | 10/100/1 GB Ethernet port | 10/100/1 GB Ethernet port |
| USB Port | Minimum of 1 USB port | Minimum of 1 USB port |
| UPS | APC Smart UPS™ 600VA or higher or equivalent | APC Smart UPS™ 600VA or higher or equivalent |
| Backup Media | A USB Flash Drive or a DVD + RW Burner is required. – USB: 32 GB minimum; larger data files may require a larger drive. – DVD+RW Burner: Burner and a minimum of 10 DVD-RW discs. | A USB Flash Drive or a DVD + RW Burner is required. – USB: 32 GB minimum; larger data files may require a larger drive. – DVD+RW Burner: Burner and a minimum of 10 DVD-RW discs. |
| External Hard Drive | 1 TB external hard drive to back up images | |
| Off-site Backup | Carbonite, IDrive, etc. |
| Processors | Operating System | RAM | Monitor | Surge Protector | Printers | Thermal Tag Printers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | ARM Processors, including Microsoft SQ Processor, are not supported. | Windows 10 Professional or Windows 11 Professional | 16 GB If you will use Partmate on this workstation, ensure that the workstation meets the Partmate requirements. | 1920×1080 resolution | Required | HP LaserJet PCL 6 or Brother HL-L2370DW compatible, Okidata 320 or 420 (ML Emulation recommended. Internal network card or print server is required.)(ML Emulation recommended. Internal network card or print server is required.)16+ users Datamax I-4208(ML Emulation recommended. Internal network card or print server is required.) | TSC TTP 247 or TSC TE-210 |
| Minimum Requirements | ARM Processors, including Microsoft SQ Processor, are not supported. | Windows 11 and Windows 10 are supported. (Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 10S are NOT supported.) (Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7.) Contact us before purchasing or installing any system not specifically mentioned here. | 8 GB | 1366×768 resolution (required for Checkmate Workstation users) | Required | HP LaserJet PCL 6 or Brother HL-L2370DW compatible, Okidata 320 or 420 (ML Emulation recommended. Internal network card or print server is required.)(ML Emulation recommended. Internal network card or print server is required.)16+ users Datamax I-4208(ML Emulation recommended. Internal network card or print server is required.) | Datamax I-4208, TSC TTP 247, TSC TE-210, or Fastmark M7 |
| Terminal Emulation Software | Anti-virus Software | |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended | Alphacom | AVAST Pro16+ users AVAST Server |
| Minimum Requirements | Alphacom | Norton Corporate, AVAST Pro, or AVG Pro |
Last Updated 10/20/2023
For any inquiries regarding these specifications, especially if you are considering a system not explicitly mentioned, please reach out to our support team. Ensuring compatibility from the outset is crucial for a seamless experience in managing your car part com used parts inventory and operations.
