Fusion Benchtop Software Guide

System Requirements

For the current models of the BC43 Microscope Family we have specified a workstation model for use alongside the system:

Model

HP Z2 Tower

Processor

14 Core, 24 M cache, base 2.7 GHz, up to 5.0 GHz

RAM

64GB DDR5 RAM

Storage

512GB SSD (OS) + 1x 2TB SSD RAID 0 (Images)*

Graphics

RTX PRO 4000 BLACKWELL 24 GB

OS

Windows 11

*Data storage upgrade up to two additional 4 TB drives can be added.


For Workstation Upgrades, we provide the current option:

Model

HP Z8 Fury G5 Tower

Processor

Intel Xeon W5-3435X 4.50G 45 MB 16 cores 270W

RAM

128GB DDR5 RAM*

Storage

512GB SSD (OS) + Four x 4TB M.2 SSD*

Graphics

Two x RTX PRO 4000 BLACKWELL 24GB

OS

Windows 11

*Data storage upgrade up to two additional 12 TB drives can be added.


Notes:

Workstations previously supplied with BC43 include the Dell Precision 3640, 3650, and 3660 models.

Super resolution is not supported on workstations with 4GB Graphics cards.

Windows 10 and Windows 11 are supported. Please contact your Andor representative for more information on upgrading to Windows 11.

The provided workstation is the ONLY workstation to be used with the BC43 or BM42 System.


If you have any queries regarding system requirements please contact your Andor representative.