Recommended Technology & Minimum Standards | IT Hub

Recommended technology

There are hardware and software requirements that need to be in place in order for us to meet our service obligations. We update this list from time to time as certain technologies age and other technologies are released and tested by us.

If you do not have all of these minimum standards in place before your agreement start date, we will work with you on a plan to bring your network up to standard. We understand this may take time depending on budgets, so we’ll do our best to support any items that do not currently meet our minimum standards, however, supporting a non-compliant item may be at our sole discretion and may be chargeable, and we may decline to support the item entirely.

Desktops and laptops

  • Business-class
  • Dell Optiplex, Latitude, or Precision
  • HP Elite, Pro, or Z series
  • Lenovo Think or Carbon lines
  • Solid-state primary drive
  • Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent
  • Less than 3 years old, or less than 5 years old and covered by manufacturer or third-party warranty
  • Windows 10 Professional or higher with proper licensing
  • Good physical condition

Servers

  • Less than 7 years old
  • Covered by manufacturer or third-party warranty
  • Running a supported operating system with proper licensing

Network equipment

  • WatchGuard or SonicWall firewall with active subscription, or Unifi Dream Machine for small networks
  • Cisco or UniFi enterprise-grade switches and access points
  • Modern, functional wiring, Cat6 or better
  • Network room or area with sufficient space to work and cooling

Common questions

What are IT Hub's minimum computer standards for managed IT clients?+

Business-class desktops and laptops (Dell Optiplex/Latitude/Precision, HP Elite/Pro/Z series, or Lenovo Think/Carbon) with a solid-state drive, an Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent, and Windows 10 Professional or higher, less than 3 years old or less than 5 years old and under warranty.

What happens if my equipment doesn't meet IT Hub's minimum standards?+

We’ll work with you on a plan to bring your network up to standard over time. Supporting a non-compliant item may be at our discretion and may be chargeable.

What firewall and network equipment does IT Hub require?+

A WatchGuard or SonicWall firewall with an active subscription (or a Unifi Dream Machine for small networks), Cisco or UniFi enterprise-grade switches and access points, and Cat6 or better wiring.