Hardware

Information and Technology Services is committed to providing technical support to the faculty, staff, and students of the University. In order to fulfill that commitment, it is critical that we establish common standards for both hardware and software. All computer and peripheral purchase must be facilitated through ITS or the Campus Computer Store before purchasing. Questions can be directed to the Campus Computer Store at 389-1907.

ITS recommends you purchase either Dell or Apple computers and HP printers. The Campus Computer Store has established a relationship with Dell and Apple to provide the campus with the lowest prices and free shipping. Our Electronic Repair Services department is certified to work on both Dell and Apple computers and we are reimbursed for doing many warranty repairs. Profits from the Computer Store are returned to the University. The Computer Store has recently paid over $68,000 for the Microsoft Campus Agreement. That will save money for every department. By purchasing Dell and Apple computers you will receive the lowest prices, best service, and profits are used to fund ITS initiatives that benefit everyone on campus.

Minimum Standards

 Windows

	System Description	Netbook	Laptop	Desktop
Basic	4GB RAM 80GB hard drive on-board video & audio DVD R	Latitude e2120	Latitude E6420	Optiplex 790
Advanced	8GB RAM, 320GB hard drive 512 MB video graphics Audio DVD R/W	Latitude e2120	Latitude E6520 MacBook Pro	Optiplex 790 iMac

 Apple

	System Description	Laptop	Desktop
Basic	4GB RAM 80GB hard drive on-board video & audio DVD R	MacBook 13"	iMac 21"
Advanced	8GB RAM 320GB hard drive 512 MB video graphics Audio DVD R/W	MacBook Pro 15"	iMac 27"

 

Waiver of Standards

Orders for computers that do not meet the hardware standards or are from an unapproved vendor must be accompanied by a [PDF] Waiver of Standards (268 KiB).  A waiver requires the coordination of Information and Technology Services and the approval of the respective Dean or Vice President.  Any hardware purchased via waiver must be purchased with a vendor maintenance/service contract for the life of the equipment (3 years minimum).