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Device Hardware Baseline Specification: Microsoft Windows Desktop Devices (on-premise) - November 23

  • Device Registration: Windows desktops (on-premise) must be registered in and managed by the University’s Active Directory and SCCM platforms.
  • Chassis: The standard desktop chassis normally procured is known as a “Small Form Factor” (typically 30cmW x 30cmD x 10cmH). Stakeholders may opt for an alternate chassis should a technical need exist.
  • Processor: For new desktops, a 13th Generation Intel Core i5-13500 processor or higher is required.
  • Memory: 16Gb (minimum)
  • Local storage: 500Gb Solid State or M.2 storage device (minimum)
  • TPM Chip: TPM Version 2.x or higher compliance is required either as standard or by way of a BIOS firmware update to support device encryption requirements.
  • BIOS Services: UEFI, Secure Boot and Wake-On-Lan (WOL) capable
  • Interface Support: To include USB Type-A 3.0, Gigabit Wired Ethernet, HDMI video, DisplayPort video. Wireless and Bluetooth and USB Type-C services are optional – dependent on stakeholder need.
  • Legacy Desktop Processors: Desktops with an intel processor specification i5-8500 or above are supported and can be AD registered and built via SCCM with a Digital Services standards-based software profile.
  • Unsupported Desktop Processors: Desktop Processors below an Intel i5-8500 specification are considered to be end-of-life and a hardware refresh should be arranged by the owning stakeholders.
    The device should be offboarded /retired in line with University governance requirements.
  • OS Version: New desktop devices must be procured with a Window 11 Operating System version that qualifies for upgrade to Windows 11 Enterprise under the University’s Microsoft Campus agreement.

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