OpenVista's core clinical systems are incredibly efficient and thus require only moderate commodity compute power even for large facilities. These requirements are purposefully generalized as every site has local requirements and architecture to consider. These quotes are meant to provide an idea of compute, memory and storage requirements, however please review the Final Note below.  It is also important to note that these quotes are for the server that powers the core clinical systems -- depending on a specific site's needs, additional ancillary servers may be desired for utility systems such as an Interface Engine, Fax Server, Instrument Manager, etc.

Small configuration (<200 bed facility)

• Compute: Dual Intel Xeon (suggest purchase of Quad processor-capable server for upgradeability)
• Memory: 4 GB
• Storage: 1.25 TB of available disk storage (Please see notes [1] and [2] below on Capacity and Hardware requirements)
• Other: Network adapter, back-up device/system, UPS, etc.

Medium Configuration (200-500 bed facility)

• Compute: Dual Intel Xeon (suggest purchase of Quad processor-capable server for upgradeability)
• Memory: 8 GB
• Storage: 2 TB of available disk storage (Please see notes [1] and [2] below on Capacity and Hardware requirements)
• Other: Network adapter, back-up device/system, UPS, etc.

Large Configuration (>500 bed facility)

• Compute: Quad Intel Xeon
  
• Memory: 8 GB
• Storage: 3 TB of available disk storage (Please see notes [1] and [2] below on Capacity and Hardware requirements)
• Other: Network adapter, back-up device/system, UPS, etc.

For large medical centers or multi-site/regional installations a detailed discussion of architecture, database design, datacenter locations, business continuity, disaster recovery, etc. is required.

[1] Storage capacity requirements: The amount of storage required is directly affected by utilization at each site. Specifically, the number of scanned images/documents will be the main driver behind this number and this is determined by workflow and system integration.

[2] Storage hardware requirements: The storage solution you select should be compatible with the intended cluster configuration. Depending on your cluster technology this may be direct attached storage, a SAN, a NAS or a mixture of technologies.

Final Note: If you are interested in engaging Medsphere to provide professional services for implementation, the hardware requirements and architecture will be discussed in detail during the planning stage of the project. At that time a proper assessment and sizing will be performed with technical staff.