123 Pet Care Hardware Requirements

Note: 123 Pet Care software will run on any PC, laptop, or netbook that meets the requirements listed, below.

123 Pet Care software will also run on a Mac computer if the Mac has Boot Camp or is running a Windows emulator such as Parallels or VMWare Fusion.

Single or Client Computers

The following hardware specifications are recommended if you are using 123 Pet Care on one computer in your business. Follow these specifications for the Solo, Standard, and Professional editions of 123 Pet Care.

For adequate performance to run the software, please follow at least the minimum hardware specifications. For optimal performance, please follow at least the recommended hardware specifications.

Item Minimum Recommended
Processor 2.0 Ghz Intel Pentium or Better  i3 or Better
Memory 4.0 GB 8.0 GB
Free Hard Drive Space 2.0 GB 4.0 GB
Internet Connection Required High Speed Internet
Operating System Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008/R2.
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 pixel minimum resolution required
Server Computer in Network

The following server specifications are for the server computer holding your database. You will have a server computer if you are using the Multi-Computer or Multi-Location edition of 123 Pet Care software.

For all other computers in the network, follow specifications for “Single or Client Computers.”

Item Minimum Recommended
Processor Intel i5 or Better Intel Core i7 or Better
Memory 4.0 GB 8.0 GB
Free Hard Drive Space 2.0 GB 4.0 GB
Internet Connection Required High Speed Internet
Operating System Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008/R2
Screen Resolution 1024 x 768 pixel minimum resolution required
SQL Server Edition 2-9 networked computers: SQL Server 2012 Express (included free with 123 Pet Care) 10 or more computers: Full copy of Microsoft SQL Server Standard edition or higher
Multiple Locations

When running 123 Pet Care from multiple locations, each location will have a server and one or more client computers on the local network. All locations must be connected to the Internet, and be using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to share files and information between the locations.

For each location, follow the specifications listed under “Server Computer” for the computer holding the database (one per location), and the rest of the computers at each location (clients) should follow the specifications listed under “Single or Client Computer.” However, when using 123 Pet Care at multiple locations, you must have a full-time Internet connection at each location.

POS Hardware

If you are purchasing additional hardware, refer to the requirements below to determine the amount and type of ports your computer should have available per piece of hardware.

Generally, hardware items will work with any operating system and with minimal hardware specifications.

Item Port Required
Cash Drawer Single USB Port
Receipt Printer Single USB Port
Barcode Scanner Single USB Port
Chip & Pin Card Reader Single Ethernet Port
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