IC Secure Desktop System Requirements
IC Secure Desktop runs on supported Windows computers and servers. The server and client can run on the same computer for smaller deployments, or on separate computers for larger systems. This article covers the hardware and software requirements for each component.
Server Requirements
The server handles camera connections, video recording, and storage management. Hardware requirements depend on the number of cameras, resolution, bitrate, and recording settings.
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, or 2012 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8700 or higher |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM minimum |
| Network | 2.5 Gbps Ethernet adapter |
| Storage | Dedicated drives for video recording. Required capacity depends on camera count and retention. |
| Camera Capacity | Up to 256 cameras per server |
Tip: Use separate physical drives for the operating system and video storage. This helps prevent recording activity from affecting system responsiveness.
Client Requirements
The client application connects to the IC Secure server to display live and recorded video. Client hardware requirements depend on how many camera streams need to be displayed at the same time.
| Component | 8 Channels | 16 Channels | 32 Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i5-8500 | Intel Core i7-8700 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Direct3D compatible, 1 GB VRAM | Direct3D compatible, 1 GB VRAM | Direct3D compatible, 1 GB VRAM |
All client machines require Windows 10/11 (64-bit), Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, or 2012. They also require a Direct3D compatible graphics adapter with at least 1 GB VRAM and network connectivity to the IC Secure server.
Display Channel Capacity
The number of simultaneous camera streams the client can display depends on the processor, video codec, stream resolution, and bitrate. Use the table below as a general reference when selecting workstation hardware.
| Codec / Resolution | i3-8100 | i5-8500 | i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.264, 720P, 2 Mbps | 8 channels | 16 channels | 32 channels |
| H.264, 1080P, 4 Mbps | 6 channels | 10 channels | 18 channels |
| H.265, 1080P, 4 Mbps | 3 channels | 5 channels | 9 channels |
Note: H.265 streams require more CPU resources for decoding. If the cameras support both codecs, H.264 may allow more simultaneous streams on the same hardware.
Storage Planning
Video storage requirements depend on camera count, resolution, frame rate, bitrate, recording type, and retention period. Higher resolution, higher frame rate, and higher bitrate settings increase storage usage.
H.265 encoding can reduce storage usage compared to H.264 at similar quality. Event-triggered recording can also reduce storage usage compared to continuous recording because video is only stored when matching events occur.
Dedicated storage drives should have sustained write throughput sufficient for the total camera bitrate. Plan storage capacity before deployment and monitor usage through the IC Secure server dashboard.
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