GSS Workstations Minimum Specifications

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GSS Workstations Minimum Specifications (Version 11)

Version 10

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ALL SYSTEMS	Revised MINIMUM STANDARD
EPEAT	EPEAT Gold for all systems except for Zero Clients (based on 2018 standards)
Energy Star Compliant	Compliant for all systems except for Zero Clients
TAA Compliant	Compliant
Section 508 Compliant	Compliant
Delivery Time (Days)	45 Calendar days After Receipt of Order (ARO) or a date that is mutually agreed upon at time of order placement
3 year Standard Manufacturer Warranty (with options for 4, 5 year)	3 year standard warranty includes wearable items such as keyboard and battery in notebooks & "Keep Your Hard Drive (KYHD)". Warranty options for 4 and 5 years do not cover wearable items.

Desktops 10 Minimum Specs See Notebooks V10 Minimum Specs See Tablets See Thin Client / Zero Client Computer

	Desktop Small Form Factor (including Mini/Micro Desktops)	Desktop (Mini Towers and Towers)	Integrated (All-In-One) (Computing hardware and display are integrated into a single housing)	Performance Desktop (Mini Towers and Towers)
Processor	CPU must be latest generation processor technology available from the OEM offering the computing device with a minimum 6 cores and 10 threads Compatible with x86 64-bit architecture NIST SP800-147 compliant, Tamper Resistant UEFI 2.6 or later with Secure Boot functionality NIST SP 800-193 compliant, Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines Support Hardware-rooted trust platform and Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) Specification Virtualization Extensions w/ Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) Memory support Input/output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU)	CPU must be latest generation processor technology available from the OEM offering the computing device with a minimum 6 cores and 10 threads Compatible with x86 64-bit architecture NIST SP800-147 compliant, Tamper Resistant UEFI 2.6 or later with Secure Boot functionality NIST SP 800-193 compliant, Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines Support Hardware-rooted trust platform and Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) Specification Virtualization Extensions w/ Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) Memory support Input/output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU)	CPU must be latest generation processor technology available from the OEM offering the computing device with a minimum 6 cores and 10 threads Compatible with x86 64-bit architecture NIST SP800-147 compliant, Tamper Resistant UEFI 2.6 or later with Secure Boot functionality NIST SP 800-193 compliant, Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines Support Hardware-rooted trust platform and Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) Specification Virtualization Extensions w/ Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) Memory support Input/output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU)	CPU must be latest generation processor technology available from the OEM offering the computing device with a minimum 6 cores and 12 threads Compatible with x86 64-bit architecture NIST SP800-147 compliant, Tamper Resistant UEFI 2.6 or later with Secure Boot functionality NIST SP 800-193 compliant, Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines Support Hardware-rooted trust platform and Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) Specification Virtualization Extensions w/ Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) Memory support Input/output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU)
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Memory	16GB	16GB	16GB	32GB
Storage	256 GB SSD	512 GB SSD	256 GB SSD, NVMe over M.2 (4GB/s or greater)	1TB SSD
Graphics	Integrated FHD graphics with dual monitor support	Integrated FHD graphics with dual monitor support and a slot available for a discrete card	Integrated FHD graphics or discrete graphics card with dual monitor support	Discrete FHD graphics card
Display Size	N/A	N/A	21.5” or larger	N/A
Display Resolution	N/A	N/A	1920 x 1080 FHD	N/A
Audio	Stereo wired output	Stereo wired output	Stereo wired output	Stereo wired output
Speakers	Integrated headphone and stereo speaker jacks or via splitter	Integrated headphone and stereo speaker jacks or via splitter	N/A	Integrated headphone and stereo speaker jacks or via splitter
Speakers/Microphone	N/A	N/A	Analog microphone audio input, and stereo analog line level audio output. (Headphone/Microphone Combo Port is acceptable)	N/A
Optical Drive	Not required	Not required	Not required	Internal or External DVD RW
Mouse	USB or wireless optical mouse with scroll	USB or wireless optical mouse with scroll	USB or wireless optical mouse with scroll	USB or wireless optical mouse with scroll
Keyboard	USB or wireless keyboard (ANSI/ISO w/card reader)	USB or wireless keyboard (ANSI/ISO w/card reader)	USB or wireless keyboard (ANSI/ISO w/card reader)	USB or wireless keyboard (ANSI/ISO w/card reader)
Wired Network Interface	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	4 USB ports (USB 3.0 or later) (at least 1 Type A and 1 Type C), support for dual monitors	4 USB ports (USB 3.0 or later) (at least 1 Type A and 1 Type C), support for dual monitors	4 USB ports (USB 3.0 or later) (at least 1 Type A and 1 Type C), support for dual monitors	6 USB ports (USB 3.0 or later) (at least 1 Type A and 1 Type C), support for dual monitors
Slots	1 expansion slot (PCIe or m2) and 1 security/lock slot	2 PCIe expansion slots and 1 security/lock slot	N/A	2 PCIe expansion slots and 1 security/lock slot
Platform Integrity	Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Version 2.0	Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Version 2.0	Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Version 2.0	Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Version 2.0
OPTIONS: The following options MUST be priced and quoted if available.
Optional Monitor	21.5 inch or larger; must be compatible with the system	21.5 inch or larger; must be compatible with the system	21.5 inch or larger	21.5 inch or larger; must be compatible with the system
Optional Speakers	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Optional Graphics Card updgrade	Discrete Graphics card	Discrete Graphics card	Discrete Graphics card	N/A
Optional Security-enabled features (BIOS disabled)	Microphone and Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or disabled at BIOS; no optical drive	Microphone and Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or disabled at BIOS; no optical drive	Camera, microphone, and Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or disabled at BIOS; no optical drive	Microphone and Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or disabled at BIOS; no optical drive; network default to wired
Optional Smart Card Reader	Integrated or External FIPS-201 Approved OR ISO 7816 supported Smart Card Reader	Integrated or External FIPS-201 Approved OR ISO 7816 supported Smart Card Reader	Integrated or External FIPS-201 Approved OR ISO 7816 supported Smart Card Reader	Integrated or External FIPS-201 Approved OR ISO 7816 supported Smart Card Reader
Optional Storage (primary)	Larger SSD	Larger SSD	Larger SSD	Larger SSD
Optional Memory Upgrade	Upgrade to 32 GB or more	Upgrade to 32 GB or more	Upgrade to 32 GB or more	Upgrade to 64 GB or more
Optional Warranty	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 4 years	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 4 years	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 4 years	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 4 years
Optional Warranty	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 5 years	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 5 years	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 5 years	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 5 years
Optional Camera	Camera	Camera	Camera	Camera
Any one or more of the following options MAY be priced and quoted.
Optional Imaging - pre-supplied	Ship with customer previously supplied and approved image	Ship with customer previously supplied and approved image	Ship with customer previously supplied and approved image	Ship with customer previously supplied and approved image
Optional Imaging - image provided with order	Ship with customer supplied image at the time of the order	Ship with customer supplied image at the time of the order	Ship with customer supplied image at the time of the order	Ship with customer supplied image at the time of the order
Optional Asset tagging	Tag assets before shipping	Tag assets before shipping	Tag assets before shipping	Tag assets before shipping
Optional Warehousing	Store assets	Store assets	Store assets	Store assets
Optional Graphics Card	N/A	N/A	N/A	Integrated HD graphics with dual monitor support
Optional Alternative CPU	Must meet or exceed base CPU specs	Must meet or exceed base CPU specs	Must meet or exceed base CPU specs	Must meet or exceed base CPU specs
Optional Neural Processing Unit (NPU)	N/A	N/A	N/A	NPU processor
Optional CPU w/Remote Desktop Management Support	Processor and chipset support for 1. Trusted/secure execution environment and 2. PKI secure remote power up/down/reset	Processor and chipset support for 1. Trusted/secure execution environment and 2. PKI secure remote power up/down/reset	Processor and chipset support for 1. Trusted/secure execution environment and 2. PKI secure remote power up/down/reset	Processor and chipset support for 1. Trusted/secure execution environment and 2. PKI secure remote power up/down/reset
Optional Optical Drive	Integrated or external DVD RW	Integrated or external DVD RW	External DVD RW	N/A
Optional Security Features (physically disabled)	Webcam, microphone, Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or physically disabled; no optical drive	Microphone and Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or physically disabled; no optical drive	Webcam, microphone, Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or physically disabled; no optical drive	Webcam, microphone, Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or physically disabled; no optical drive; network default to wired
Optional Memory Upgrade (ECC)	N/A	N/A	N/A	ECC memory
Optional Drives & Carriages	Removable carriage drive	Removable carriage drive	Removable carriage drive	Removable carriage drive
Optional KVM Switch	Digital KVM switch (Connect min 2 systems)	Digital KVM switch (Connect min 2 systems)	Digital KVM switch (Connect min 2 systems)	Digital KVM switch (Connect min 2 systems)
Optional Keyboard	USB or wireless compatible with unit	USB or wireless compatible with unit	USB or wireless compatible with unit	USB or wireless compatible with unit
Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless	Wireless
Optional Headset	USB or wireless headset	USB or wireless headset	USB or wireless headset	USB or wireless headset
Optional Cable/Adapter	Cable or adapter	Cable or adapter	Cable or adapter	Cable or adapter

Notebooks V10 Minimum Specs See Desktops V10 Minimum Specs See Tablets See Thin Client / Zero Client Computer

	Lightweight Notebook (including 360 degree foldable and Two-In-One Notebooks)	Notebook	Performance Notebook
Processor	CPU must be latest generation processor technology available from the OEM offering the computing device with a minimum 6 cores and 10 threads Compatible with x86 64-bit architecture NIST SP800-147 compliant, Tamper Resistant UEFI 2.6 or later with Secure Boot functionality NIST SP 800-193 compliant, Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines Support Hardware-rooted trust platform and Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) Specification Virtualization Extensions w/ Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) Memory support Input/output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU)	CPU must be latest generation processor technology available from the OEM offering the computing device with a minimum 6 cores and 10 threads Compatible with x86 64-bit architecture NIST SP800-147 compliant, Tamper Resistant UEFI 2.6 or later with Secure Boot functionality NIST SP 800-193 compliant, Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines Support Hardware-rooted trust platform and Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) Specification Virtualization Extensions w/ Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) Memory support Input/output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU)	CPU must be latest generation processor technology available from the OEM offering the computing device with a minimum 6 cores and 12 threads Compatible with x86 64-bit architecture NIST SP800-147 compliant, Tamper Resistant UEFI 2.6 or later with Secure Boot functionality NIST SP 800-193 compliant, Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines Support Hardware-rooted trust platform and Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) Specification Virtualization Extensions w/ Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) Memory support Input/output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU)
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Memory	16 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Storage	512GB SSD	512GB SSD	512GB SSD
Graphics	Integrated FHD graphics with dual monitor support	Integrated FHD graphics with dual monitor support	Discrete FHD graphics with dual monitor support
Display Size	11” or larger	13” or larger	14” or larger
Display Resolution	1920x1080, FHD, Anti-glare where available	1920x1080 Anti-glare	1920x1080 Anti-glare
Audio	Stereo wired Output	Stereo wired Output	Stereo wired Output
Speakers	Integrated Stereo (Built-in Stereo Speakers)	Integrated Stereo (Built-in Stereo Speakers)	Integrated Stereo (Built-in Stereo Speakers)
Keyboard	ANSI or ISO Standard Keyboard	ANSI or ISO Standard Keyboard	ANSI or ISO Standard Keyboard
Camera	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated
Microphone	Integrated	Integrated	Integrated
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2	Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2	Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
Wired Network Interface	Gigabit Ethernet (network adapter/dongle is acceptable)	Gigabit Ethernet (network adapter/dongle is acceptable)	Gigabit Ethernet (network adapter/dongle is acceptable)
Ports	2 USB ports (USB 3.0 or higher); at least 1 Type-A (or a Type-C to Type-A adapter) and 1 Type-C	3 Ports- USB (USB 3.0 or later) at a Min (1 Type A and 1 Type C)	3 Ports- USB (USB 3.0 or later) at a Min (1 Type A and 1 Type C)
Slots	Security/lock slot	Security/lock slot	Security/lock slot
Weight (includes battery)	3.75 pounds or less	5 pounds or less	No maximum weight - the actual weight should be provided in the description field
Platform Integrity	Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Version 2.0	Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Version 2.0	Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Version 2.0
OPTIONS: The following options MUST be priced and quoted if available.
Optional Docking Station	Powered Docking Station. Minimum 2 USB ports (USB 3.0 or higher) with dual digital video output; at least 1 Type-A and 1 Type-C. 45W power or higher through USB-C.	Powered Docking Station. Minimum 2 USB ports (USB 3.0 or higher) with dual digital video output; at least 1 Type-A and 1 Type-C. 45W power or higher through USB-C.	Powered Docking Station. Minimum 2 USB ports (USB 3.0 or higher) with dual digital video output; at least 1 Type-A and 1 Type-C. 45W power or higher through USB-C.
Optional Smart Card Reader	Integrated or External FIPS-201 Approved OR ISO 7816 supported Smart Card Reader	Integrated or External FIPS-201 Approved OR ISO 7816 supported Smart Card Reader	Integrated or External FIPS-201 Approved OR ISO 7816 supported Smart Card Reader
Optional Keyboard and Mouse	USB or wireless	USB or wireless	USB or wireless
Optional Touchscreen	Touchscreen capability	N/A	N/A
Optional Monitor	21.5 inch viewable; must be compatible with optional docking station offered.	21.5 inch viewable; must be compatible with optional docking station offered.	21.5 inch viewable; must be compatible with optional docking station offered.
Optional Speakers	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Optional Security Features: BIOS disabled	Camera, microphone, and Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or disabled at BIOS; no optical drive	Camera, microphone, and Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or disabled at BIOS; no optical drive; network default to wired	Camera, microphone, and Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or disabled at BIOS; no optical drive; network default to wired
Optional Storage Upgrade	Larger SSD	Larger SSD	Larger SSD
Optional Memory Upgrade	Upgrade to 32 GB or more	Upgrade up to 16 GB or more	Upgrade up to 32 GB or more
Optional Graphics Card	N/A	N/A	Discrete graphics card
Optional Warranty	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 4 years	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 4 years	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 4 years
Optional Warranty	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 5 years	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 5 years	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 5 years
Any one or more of the following options MAY be priced and quoted.
Optional Imaging - Pre-supplied	Ship with customer previously supplied and approved image	Ship with customer previously supplied and approved image	Ship with customer previously supplied and approved image
Optional Imaging - image provided with order	Ship with customer supplied image at the time of the order	Ship with customer supplied image at the time of the order	Ship with customer supplied image at the time of the order
Optional Asset tagging	Tag assets before shipping	Tag assets before shipping	Tag assets before shipping
Optional Warehousing	Store assets	Store assets	Store assets
Optional Graphics Card	Discrete Graphics card	Discrete Graphics card	N/A
Optional Alternative CPU	Must meet or exceed base CPU specs	Must meet or exceed base CPU specs	Must meet or exceed base CPU specs
Optional CPU w/Remote Desktop Management Support	Processor and chipset support for 1. Trusted/secure execution environment and 2. PKI secure remote power up/down/reset	Processor and chipset support for 1. Trusted/secure execution environment and 2. PKI secure remote power up/down/reset	Processor and chipset support for 1. Trusted/secure execution environment and 2. PKI secure remote power up/down/reset
Optional Optical Drive	External DVD RW	External DVD RW	External DVD RW
Optional Security-physically disabled features	Camera, microphone, Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or physically disabled; no optical drive	Camera, microphone, Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or physically disabled; no optical drive; network default to wired	Camera, microphone, Wireless network / Bluetooth not provided or physically disabled; no optical drive; network default to wired
Optional Memory Upgrade	N/A	N/A	ECC memory
Optional Touchscreen	N/A	Touchscreen Capability	Touchscreen Capability
Optional Screen Protector	Physical screen protector	Physical screen protector	Physical screen protector
Optional Notebook Carrying Case	Notebook carrying case	Notebook carrying case	Notebook carrying case
Optional Backlit Keyboard	Integrated backlit keyboard	Integrated backlit keyboard	Integrated backlit keyboard
Optional USB Keyboard Light	USB plug-in keyboard light	USB plug-in keyboard light	USB plug-in keyboard light
Optional Power Adapter upgrade	Upgraded OEM AC Power Adapter	Upgraded OEM AC Power Adapter	Upgraded OEM AC Power Adapter
Optional Headset	USB or wireless headset	USB or wireless headset	USB or wireless headset
Optional External Camera	Camera compatible with device	Camera compatible with device	Camera compatible with device
Optional Cable/Adapter	Cable or adapter	Cable or adapter	Cable or adapter

Tablets See Notebooks V10 Minimum Specs See Desktops V10 Minimum Specs See Thin Client / Zero Client Computer

	Tablet
Processor	CPU must be latest generation processor technology available from the OEM offering the computing device with a minimum 6 cores and 10 threads Compatible with x86 64-bit architecture NIST SP800-147 compliant, Tamper Resistant UEFI 2.6 or later with Secure Boot functionality NIST SP 800-193 compliant, Platform Firmware Resiliency Guidelines Support Hardware-rooted trust platform and Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) Specification Virtualization Extensions w/ Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) Memory support Input/output Memory Management Unit (IOMMU)
Operating System	Windows 11 Pro
Memory	16 GB
Storage	256 GB SSD
Graphics	Integrated HD graphics
Display Size	9" minimum
Display Resolution	1920x1080
Touchscreen	Yes
Audio	Stereo wired output
Speakers	Integrated Stereo (Built-in Stereo Speakers)
Camera	Integrated (front and rear facing)
Microphone	Integrated
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
Ports	2 USB Ports including 1 type C
Weight (includes battery)	2.2 pounds maximum
Platform Integrity	Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Version 2.0
OPTIONS: The following options MUST be priced and quoted if available.
Optional Keyboard	Detachable ANSI or ISO keyboard
Optional Warranty	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 4 years
Optional Warranty	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 5 years
Optional Smart Card Reader	Integrated or External FIPS-201 Approved OR ISO 7816 supported Smart Card Reader
Any one or more of the following options MAY be priced and quoted.
Optional Asset tagging	Tag assets before shipping
Optional Warehousing	Store assets
Optional Input Device	Stylus
Optional Carrying Case	Carrying Case
Optional Screen Protector	Screen protector
Optional Stand	Stand compatible w/Tablet offered
Optional Slot	Memory Card Support
Optional Alternative CPU	Must meet or exceed base CPU specs
Optional CPU w/Remote Desktop Management Support	Processor and chipset support for 1. Trusted/secure execution environment and 2. PKI secure remote power up/down/reset
Optional Power Adapter upgrade	Upgraded OEM AC Power Adapter
Optional Mouse	USB or wireless compatible with unit
Optional Headset	USB or wireless headset
Optional Memory upgrade	Upgrade to 32 GB or more
Optional Network Interface	Cellular
Optional Cable/Adapter	Cable or adapter

Thin Client / Zero Client Computers See Notebooks V10 Minimum Specs See Desktops V10 Minimum Specs See Tablets

	Thin Client / Zero Client Computers
Operating System (Thin client)	Varies based on virtual machine solution
Kernel Services (Zero client)	Kernel that provides networking protocol services between the device and host server to include display, keyboard/mouse inputs, and audio services
BIOS (Thin client)	NIST SP 800-147 Compliance
Installed Memory (Thin client)	8GB
Installed Memory (Zero client)	512MB
Number of Independent Displays Supported	Two
Display Interface Type	Digital Video Interface (DVI) or DisplayPort (Version 1.2 or higher) interfaces
Audio	Analog microphone audio input, and stereo analog line level audio output. Headphone/Microphone Combo Ports are acceptable
Wired Network Interface	Gigabit Ethernet (network adapter/dongle is acceptable)
Ports	4 USB ports; at least 1 USB 3.0 or higher
Keyboard	Section 508 compliant 104-key QWERTY keyboard
Smart Card Reader	FIPS-201 and ISO/IEC 7816 compliant (integrated in keyboard)
Mouse	Optical mouse with two buttons and scroll wheel
OPTIONS: The following options MUST be priced and quoted.
Optional Asset tagging	Tag assets before shipping
Optional Warehousing	Store assets
Optional Monitor	21.5 inch or larger
Wireless	Wireless
Optional Slot	Memory Card Support
Optional Warranty	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 4 years
Optional Warranty	Extend standard manufacturer base warranty to 5 years
Optional Management Suite	Compatible with environment/device
Optional VDI Broker Support	Support Customer's environment
Optional Storage (Thin client)	SSD 128G
Optional Cable/Adapter	Cable or adapter

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