Recommended Platform Requirements

The hardware and software used with FactoryTalk AssetCentre depends upon the demands of the application, particularly with regard to the AssetCentre server. The greater the demand, the more powerful a system is needed. For large or complex applications with high asset and archive needs, hosts with faster CPUs and more RAM should be used for the server computer(s) (MSSQL and AssetCentre). In any application, faster CPUs and more RAM will result in better performance.

In addition, there should always be sufficient disk space to provide virtual memory that is at least twice the size of the physical RAM. The MSSQL server computer should also have ample disk space available, as the database size will grow with use as more audit/diagnostic messages are logged and different file versions are checked into the archive.

See the platform requirements in the FactoryTalk AssetCentre Installation Guide for specific information on hardware and software requirements. For the latest information about the software platforms supported by FactoryTalk AssetCentre, refer to the Rockwell Automation Product Compatibility and Download Center.