Hardware and software requirements for System x and Cluster Solutions configurator (x-config)
Note: Running other applications which demand memory and processor cycles concurrent with x-config may have an adverse effect on system performance. For such situations, it is recommended that memory be added to the minimum required, and that a faster processor be used.
Your workstation must meet or exceed the following hardware and software requirements:
Minimum hardware requirements:
- 2 GHz CPU (Intel Core 2 Duo)
- 1 GB RAM (2 GB RAM or more recommended for Windows 7 and better performance)
- 400 MB disk space
- 800 x 600 SVGA screen resolution
- Network interface: 10 MB for LAN connection or 768 Kbps minimum for modem connection
Operating system requirements:
One of the following operating systems is required:
- Windows 7 Professional with SP1
- Any Linux Distribution that supports Oracle JRE version 8
Additional software requirements:
x-config requires a Java JRE Version 8 that can be obtained at the following URL
Note: While newer versions of Oracle SDN JRE may be available, x-config is currently supported on version 8.x.
Oracle has changed the Java Standard Edition license terms for commercial use(refer to Oracle Java SE Licensing FAQ). It is now recommended that x-config users utilize AWS Corretto 8 + IcedTea-Web 1.8.6 as an open source solution to run x-config. If you have a license for Oracle Java you may continue to use Oracle Java and no change is required.
If you choose Corretto 8 and IcedTea-Web 1.8.6 to run x-config, we recommend you uninstall Oracle Java first.
To install AWS Corretto and IcedTea-Web on your windows operation system, we suggest you choose JDK .msi installer package. After installing Corretto and IcedTea-Web you will need to restart your laptop to complete the system configuration. Once the proper JRE is installed, you can install or update x-config by following the instructions on the Install/Update page, also available via the menu on the left.