SimCapture Client Furnished Equipment (CFE) Specifications
This article provides detailed specifications for equipment furnished by clients for SimCapture clients, ensuring a thorough understanding of all necessary tools and technology required for simulation training. Users will gain insights into the specific requirements and capabilities of the CFE in order to effectively utilize SimCapture software for simulation-based education.
Written by Jeri Ellis
Updated at January 16th, 2025
Table of Contents
- SimCapture Cloud Release Notes
- SimCapture Cloud Administrator and Faculty Help
- SimCapture Cloud Learner Help
- SimCapture On-Premise Help
- SimCapture for Skills Help
- SimCapture Mobile Camera App Help
- SimCapture Companion Apps Help
- SimCapture Cloud Use Cases
- Integrations Help
- Hardware and Network Technical Information Help
- Glossary
To help with the selection of computers to meet the recommended specifications, the processor requirements are outlined utilizing the CPU Benchmark website (As of January 2021):
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu_list.php
Please ensure the selected systems meet the recommended benchmark score where applicable.
Note: Additionally, the Microsoft Store is required to be enabled on the computer you are using to extract the SimCapture Software Paging Station UWP as it is packaged with a fully trusted signing certificate which prevents the installation if not done through the store.
Component |
Requirements |
Recommended |
Processor |
Intel® i3 |
Intel® i7 |
CPU Benchmark |
5000+ |
8000+ |
Operating System |
Windows 10 Pro |
Windows 10 Pro |
Memory |
8 GB |
16 GB |
Monitor |
1920x1080p (recommended) |
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Network |
1Gb wired Ethernet connection. |
Configuration |
Requirements |
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OS Updates & Patches |
Installed the latest OS updates and Security Patches. |
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Windows Auto Updates |
Set automatic downloading and updates to after hours. |
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Remote Desktop |
Must be enabled. |
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Windows Login Credentials |
Create Admin account: For configuration and testing of Software. |
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Create a User Account: For the proctor or access Software. | |||
(Optional) Set the user to auto-log on. |
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*Must share both account credentials with Laerdal for support | |||
*Set passwords to not expire. If req., Laerdal must be updated. | |||
Power/Network Config |
Disable "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” in the NICs power management settings. |
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Daily Reboots |
Optional but recommended. |
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Web Browser |
Updated Chrome or Firefox browser |
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Firewall (TCP) |
Cloud |
On-Premise |
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443 |
80 |
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554 |
443 |
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2813 |
554 |
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2813 |
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Component |
Requirements |
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Processor |
Intel® i5 processor (6M Cache, latest gen recommended) |
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CPU Benchmark |
6000+ |
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Operating System |
Windows 10 Professional |
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Memory |
Minimum |
8 GB |
Recommended |
16 GB |
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Monitor |
1920x1080p (recommended) |
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Network |
1Gb wired Ethernet connection. |
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Configuration |
Requirements |
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OS Updates & Patches |
Installed the latest OS updates and Security Patches. |
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Windows Auto Updates |
Set automatic downloading and updates to after hours. |
||
Remote Desktop |
Must be enabled. |
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Windows Login Credentials |
Create Admin account: For support and Exam Interface upgrades |
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Create User Account: For the Proctor to prepare for the exam events. | |||
(Optional) Set the user to auto-log on. |
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*Must share both account credentials with Laerdal for support | |||
*Set passwords to not expire. If req., Laerdal must be updated when changed. | |||
Power/Network Config |
Disable "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” in the NICs power management settings. |
||
Daily Reboots |
Optional but recommended. |
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Web Browser |
Updated Chrome or Firefox browser |
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Firewall (TCP) |
Cloud |
On-Premise |
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443 |
80 |
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2813 |
443 |
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2813 |
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Component |
Requirements |
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Processor |
Intel® Xeon® Processor (25M Cache, latest gen recommended) |
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CPU Benchmark |
10,000+ |
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Operating System |
Windows Server 2019 Standard |
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Memory |
32 GB |
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Network |
1Gb wired Ethernet connection (Dual recommended for redundancy) |
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RAID Controller |
RAID Level 6 Capable |
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OS Drive |
2x 480GB SSD in RAID 1 |
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Power Supply |
Redundant Supply |
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Storage Drive |
Please reference the Storage Solution section at the end of this article. |
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Component |
Requirements |
Processor |
10 vCPUs (2.8GHz Cores) |
Operating System |
Windows Server 2019 Standard |
Memory |
32 GB |
Network |
1Gb wired Ethernet connection (Dual recommended for redundancy) |
RAID Controller |
RAID Level 6 Capable |
OS Drive |
256 GB Minimum |
Power Supply |
Redundant Supply |
Storage Drive |
Please reference the Storage Solution section at the end of this article. |
When determining the size of the storage drive, there are several factors you should consider. For example, the number of rooms you plan to record daily, how many hours you will record per day, and how many video channels per student encounter.
If you are unsure of how much space you will need to allocate, contact your SimCapture representative and they will assist you in determining the appropriate allocation. If storage expansion is necessary, the Customer is solely responsible for such expansion.
Assuming (2) cameras and (1) patient monitor, below are the average metrics:
Server Type |
Individual Video (per hour) |
Session (per hour) |
Total (per TB) |
SD composite |
480p 30fps = 465MB |
1.39 GB |
719 hours |
SDI* |
720p 60fps = 551MB (+231 MB) |
2.34 GB |
427 hours |
SDI** |
1080p 30fps = 1.285GB (+513 MB) |
5.30 GB |
188 hours |
IP HD* |
720p 30fps = 730MB |
2.20 GB |
454 hours |
SDI* -- +231 MB per video per hour is required for recording in a lower 640x360 resolution.
SDI** -- +513 MB per video per hour is required for recording in a lower 640x360 resolution.
IP HD* – Axis P5514, V5915, M5525
The SimCapture/LiveCapture software supports file-level storage using UNC names as an alternative to the block-level storage currently provided by DAS/SAN implementations.
Requirements:
- Network Address: IP address or hostname of the storage server. This will be used to configure the UNC path.
- Domain Credentials: Credentials for the account to be configured within our software to access the network share. This password should not expire or be changed without the involvement of our Support Team. This will break your SC/LC configuration.
- Server Accounts: Configure the IIS_ISUR and Network Service accounts with read/write permission to network share.
- Bandwidth: At least a 1 Gb/s network connectivity between Centralization Server and storage unit.