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PC processor and memory requirements

Depending on your operating system, the processor and memory requirements for your console PC can vary.

Use the following table to ensure that your PC is ready for Operations Console. For updated PC requirements, see the System i® Access for Windows® Web site.
Table 1. Processor and memory requirements
Operating system (1,2) Operations Console PC
Microsoft® Windows Vista

(Local console on a network (LAN) configuration only)

  • Pentium® 800 MHz
  • 512 MB memory minimum
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Pentium 500 MHz (P6 or equivalent compatible microprocessor)
  • 256 MB memory minimum
Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Pentium 500 MHz recommended
  • 128 MB memory minimum (256 MB recommended)