VAST Security Station System Requirements

Intro

When deploying VAST Security Station, ensuring that your hardware meets the system requirements is crucial. The right server and client configurations not only enhance performance but also ensure stable operation. In this article, we will break down the hardware requirements for both the Server and Client, helping you build an optimal security solution.

Server

VSS VMS Server (Recording Only)
Operating System	Windows 11, 10 (64-bit)
Server	Up to 64-CH	Up to 128-CH	Up to 256-CH	Up to 320-CH
CPU	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors desktop version (i3-8100) or above*		8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors desktop version (i7-8700) or above*
RAM	8 GB or above		16 GB or above**
Total Storage Throughput***	288 Mbps	576 Mbps	1152 Mbps	1440 Mbps
Network Interface****	Ethernet, 1 Gbps or above		Ethernet, 2.5 Gbps or above

VSS CMS Server (Central Management Only)
Operating System	Windows 11, 10 (64-bit)
CPU	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors desktop version (i7-8700) or above*
RAM	16 GB or above**
Network Interface	Ethernet, 2.5 Gbps or above****

* It is recommended to keep the CPU usage below 80% in normal operating conditions to prevent excessive system load and potential abnormalities in certain situations.

** Please use a dual-channel memory configuration.

*** The total storage throughput refers to 4KB random write throughput. The combined maximum bitrate of cameras cannot exceed the total storage throughput.

**** Please consider the throughput of viewing, recording, and server network bandwidth when designing your surveillance deployments.

[Note] The camera settings in the above table are tested by H.264, 1080P, CBR, and 4 Mbps for each channel; the actual situation depends on the users’ system status.

Client

These system requirements suitable for VSS Client (All editions supported.), Matrix and Web Client.

VSS Client & Matrix (Display Only)
Operating System		Windows 11, 10 (64-bit) Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016 (Server Core installation type is not supported)* mac OS 13, 14, 15 (VSS Client only)
CPU		8th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Maximum Display Channels per Client/Matrix	H.264, 720P, 2Mbps	8-CH	16-CH	32-CH
	H.264, 1080P, 4Mbps	6-CH	10-CH	18-CH
	H.265, 1080P, 4Mbps	3-CH	5-CH	9-CH
RAM****		8GB or above	8GB or above	16GB or above
Graphics Card*****		Support Direct3D Acceleration with 1GB Video RAM
Network Interface		Ethernet, 1Gbps or above

VSS Web Client
Operating System		Windows 11, 10 (64-bit) Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016 (Server Core installation type is not supported)* macOS 13, 14
Supported Browsers		Google Chrome 128.0.6613.114 or later
CPU		8th Generation
Maximum Display Channels per Client	H.264, 720P, 2Mbps for each	16-CH
	H.264, 1080P, 4Mbps for	12-CH
	H.265, 1080P, 4Mbps for	9-CH
RAM****		16GB or above
Graphic Card*****		Support Direct3D Acceleration with 1GB Video RAM
Network Interface		Ethernet, 1Gbps or above

*Independent graphics card is necessary when using Windows Server OS.

** Display requirements of 3MP fisheye camera equal to 720P camera.

*** Display requirements of 5MP fisheye camera equal to 1080P camera.

**** Please use a dual-channel memory configuration.

***** Please update to the latest GPU driver.

[Note]

The camera settings in the above table are tested by H.264, 1080P, CBR, and 4 Mbps for each channel; the actual situation depends on the users’ system status.
If you plan to install both VSS Server & Client on the same PC, please consider the combined loading when evaluating system requirements.

By ensuring that both your Server and Client meet the recommended system requirements, investing in the right hardware not only enhances user experience but also ensures a reliable and scalable security solution. If you're planning an upgrade or deployment, be sure to assess your infrastructure carefully to achieve the best results.