Digital Forensics Analytic Workstation - Minimum Technical Specifications.pdf

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This document is a Technical Specification Requirements document for a Digital Forensics Analytic Workstation, detailing precise hardware and configuration specifications for a specialized computing system. The workstation requires high-performance components including dual Intel Xeon Gold 6240R processors (48 cores, 96 threads), Windows Server 2022, 512 GB ECC RAM (expandable to 1024 GB), an NVIDIA RTX A4500 graphics card, and multiple SSD and HDD drives configured in specific RAID configurations. The system is designed for mobile device data ingestion, link analysis, and reporting, with stringent requirements for continuous 24/7 operation, including a minimum 1600W power supply, comprehensive USB port configurations (including USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 and Gen 2), RJ45 network connectivity, and a minimum 3-year warranty. Key specifications emphasize no refurbished components, server-grade drives, and the ability to maintain thermal and power performance during extended operational periods.

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Digital Forensics Analytic Workstation Minimum Technical Specification Requirements

The following workstation specification requirements are listed below. The workstation will be used in the course of mobile device data ingestion, link analysis and reports.

The below chart lists the minimum performance specifications required on each workstation.

Please note:

• No refurbished or recycled components are to be used.

• All components must be equal to or greater than minimum requirements specified.

Digital Forensics Analytic Workstation - Minimum Requirements

CPU/

Processor

Dual Intel® Xeon® Gold 6240R (35.75MB cache, 24 cores, 48 threads, 2.40 GHz to 4.00 GHz Turbo, 165W) – 48 cores, 96 Threads total or Equal

Operating System Windows Server 2022

RAM 512 GB, 8 x 64 GB, DDR4, 2933 MHz, ECC or Equal Expandable to 1024GB

Graphics Card NVIDIA RTX A4500 (AMPERE) or Equal

Drive 1

OS

1 TB SSD. M.2 NVMe PCIe or Equal

Drive 2 Temp / swap

2 TB SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe or Equal

Drive 3 Reports

1 TB SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe or Equal

Drive 4 Data Base/ Processing

12TB Usable Capacity – HDD/SATA or SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe 4x4TB SATA preferred (server grade drives)

• RAID 5, 10 capable

• Configured for RAID 5

Drive 5 RAID Drive

Evidence / Long term storage

32TB Usable capacity – HDD/SATA or SSD M.2 NVMe PCIe 4x16TB SATA preferred (server grade drives)

• RAID 0,1,5, 10 capable

• Configured for RAID 10

Case Front USB

Ports USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1 Type A (3 port on front case minimum) or Equal

Optical drive DVD/Blu Ray R/W or Equal

Audio Integrated sound chip 5.1 or 7.1 or better on motherboard or add in sound card

Video Out 4x DisplayPort 1.4

Case Front drive bay enclosures

Case has a front drive bay / hot swap type enclosure:

• One (1) drive bay / enclosure that are 2.5” SSD capable

• One (1) drive bay / enclosures that are 3.5” HDD capable

Digital Forensics Analytic Workstation - Minimum Requirements (cont.)

USB Ports USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen 1 Type A (3 ports on front case minimum, 3 ports on back case minimum) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type A and Type C USB spec additional info:

• USB 3.0 / USB 3.1 Gen 1 (superspeed - 5Gb/s speed is considered for both USB spec)

• USB 3.1 Gen 2 / 3.2 Gen 2 (superspeed+ - 10 Gb/s speed is considered for both USB spec)

Network interface Card (NIC)

RJ45 network port. 1000Mbs / Gigabit min.

RAID Controller Yes

Power supply Minimum 1600W

*PSU must be sufficient to maintain power to CPU’s and GPU for continuous 24/7 operation that could last months.

Chassis type Workstation / tower configuration to be used as stand-alone local system.

Case Cooling Sufficient to maintain cooling to keep CPU’s and GPU thermal at operating level for continuous 24/7 operation that could last months.

Warranty Minimum of 3 years

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