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ITS-Approved Computer Hardware Standards for Faculty & Staff

Mason Standard System Requirements

The endpoint device configurations listed below are approved for purchase with Mason funds. It is requested that all machines have Windows 10 Pro or higher when purchased. ITS does not support Windows 10 Home. For information on purchasing an endpoint device not listed below, submit a request for a Desktop Consultation or contact the ITS Support Center.

Pricing and availability are subject to change without prior notification or obligation.

Dell

Dell Desktops

ModelProcessor*MemoryStorageOperating System
Optiplex 5090 MicroCore i716GB512GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Optiplex 5090 Small Form FactorCore i716GB512GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Optiplex 5090 TowerCore i716GB512GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Optiplex 7090 Small Form FactorCore i516GB256GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Optiplex 7090 Mini TowerCore i5 - Core i716GB512GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Precision 3650 TowerCore i716GB256GB SSDWindows 10 Pro

Dell desktops purchased through Mason's Dell contract come with a 3-year warranty.

Dell Monitors

Model     
Dell 20 Monitor: P2018H
Dell 22 Monitor: E2220H
Dell 24 Monitor: E2420H
Dell 24 USB-C Monitor: P2419HC
Dell UltraSharp USB-C Monitor 24: U2422HE
Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor: U2722D

Dell Laptops

ModelProcessor*MemoryStorageOperating System
Latitude 5520Core i716GB256 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Latitude 9520Core i716GB256 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Latitude 5420Core i716GB256 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Precision 3560 MobbileCore i716GB256GB, 512 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Precision 7560 WorkstationCore i716GB256 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Latitude 7320 2-in-1Core i716GB256 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro

Dell laptops purchased through Mason's Dell contract come with a 3-year warranty.

Dell Laptop Accessories

Model
Dell Thunderbolt Dock – WD19TBS
Dell USB-C Mobile Adapter – DA300

Microsoft

Microsoft Desktops

ModelProcessorMemoryStorageOperating System
Microsoft Surface Studio 2-all-in-one Core i7 16 GB1 TBWindows 10 Pro

Microsoft Surfaces 2 in I Laptops

ModelProcessorMemoryStorageOperating System
Microsoft Surface Pro X – 13"SQ116 GB RAM256 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 – 12.3" Core i716 GB RAM512 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro
Microsoft Surface Book 3 – 15"Core i716 GB RAM512 GB SSDWindows 10 Pro

Apple

Apple Desktops

ModelProcessorMemoryStorageOperating System
iMac 24" 4.5K Retina display8-Core 16GB512GB SSDmacOS
Mac mini8-Core 16GB512GB SSDmacOS

*AppleCare+ extends the 1-year Apple Warranty to 3 years and adds accidental coverage. (Deductibles apply.)

Apple Laptops

ModelProcessorMemoryStorageOperating System
MacBook Air (Retina)8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU16 GB512 GB SSDmacOS
MacBook Pro 13" (2 Thunderbolt/USB 4 Port)8‑Core CPU and 8‑Core GPU16 GB512 GB SSDmacOS
MacBook Pro 14" (3 Thunderbolt 4 ports)8-Core CPU
14-Core GPU
16 GB512 GB SSDmacOS
MacBook Pro 16" (3 Thunderbolt 4 ports)10-Core CPU
16-Core GPU
16 GB512 GB SSDmacOS

*AppleCare+ extends the 1-year Apple Warranty to 3 years and adds accidental coverage. (Deductibles apply.)

Software Updates

Software applications and updates are available for managed Mason-owned devices.

Windows Devices

Software applications and updates for Windows devices are available through Software Center.

Apple Devices

Software applications and updates for Mac devices are available through Mason Self Service.

Two-Factor Authentication

Learn more about Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

 

Last modified: October 18, 2021

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