Minimum System Requirements
Device, Operating System, and Browser Compatibility
The Nucleus Image Management System can be used on a device meeting the following minimum requirements. Mobile devices support use of the Nucleus Viewer only and they are not supported for diagnostic image review.
Full Nucleus Image Management System Feature Compatibility
| Device Type | Operating System | Memory | Browser | Network Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows™ PC | Windows 7 or higher | 8 GB RAM or greater | Current version of Google™ Chrome or Internet Explorer 11 | Greater than 5 Mbps |
| Mac™ | OS X 10.14 (Mojave) or higher | 8 GB RAM or greater | Current version of Google™ Chrome | Greater than 5 Mbps |
Additional Nucleus Image Exchange Viewer Compatibility (non-diagnostic use only)
| Device Type | Operating System | Memory | Browser | Network Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple™ mobile device | iOS 10.0 or higher | 1 GB RAM or greater | Current version of Google™ Chrome or the Current version of Safari | Minimum: 5 Mbps or greater Recommended: 50 Mbps or greater |
| Android™ mobile device | Android 9.0 (Pie) or higher | 1 GB RAM or greater | Current version of Google™ Chrome | Minimum: 5 Mbps or greater Recommended: 50 Mbps or greater |
The browser-based Nucleus Diagnostic Workstation (NDX) Compatibility
| Device Type | Operating System | Memory | Browser | Network Card | Network Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows™ PC | Windows 7 or higher, 64 bit |
16 GB RAM or greater | Current version of Google™ Chrome | Gigabit or greater | Minimum: 50 Mbps or greater Recommended: 300 Mbps or greater |
| Mac™ | OS X 10.14 (Mojave) or higher | 16 GB RAM or greater | Current version of Google™ Chrome | Gigabit or greater | Minimum: 50 Mbps or greater Recommended: 300 Mbps or greater |
The desktop-based Nucleus Diagnostic Workstation (NDX) Compatibility
| Device Type | Operating System | Memory | Browser | Network Card | Network Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows™ PC | Windows 7 or higher, 64 bit | 16 GB RAM or greater | Current version of Google™ Chrome | Gigabit or greater | Minimum: 50 Mbps or greater Recommended: 300 Mbps or greater |
Exam Uploader Compatibility
| Uploader | Operating System | Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Nucleus System uploader (browser-based) |
Windows 7 or higher OS X 10.14 (Mojave) |
Google™ Chrome version 64 or higher |
| Desktop uploader | Windows 7 or higher | Not applicable |
Warning: The Nucleus Image Management System is not approved for use with a browser that has browser extensions enabled, regardless of browser compatibility.
Warning: The visual interpretation of digital images depends on the characteristics of the systems displaying those images. Images may have different visual appearance on different devices. Medical professionals should use medical-grade monitors designed and calibrated for DICOM image viewing.
Warning: Mobile devices are not supported for diagnostic use.
Warning: The Nucleus Image Management System is not intended for diagnostic use with non-supported operating systems or browsers.
Note: Users should also consult operating system and browser manufacturer’s system recommendations. Higher memory and CPU/GPU specifications—beyond those recommended by the manufacturer—may improve viewer performance, especially when viewing large images or multiple images concurrently.
Warning: The Nucleus System exam uploader displays a warning message if you try to use the exam uploader with an incompatible browser. For more information about exam uploads, refer to the Nucleus Image Management User Manual.
Bandwidth Requirements
While there are no minimum internet bandwidth requirements, minimum upload and download bandwidths (per user) are recommended for reasonable exam upload and download times. Higher bandwidths improve upload and download times. Organizations should consider aggregate bandwidth requirements for multiple Nucleus System users.
| Nucleus Image Exchange | Nucleus Viewer | Nucleus Diagnostic Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Upload and download 5 Mbps or greater | Download at 5 Mbps or greater | Minimum: 50 Mbps or greater Recommended: 300 Mbps or greater |
Edge Server Specifications
This section contains the minimum system specifications for edge servers. The type of edge server and its minimum specs depends on the client system use.
Nucleus Edge Server Specifications
For Nucleus clients, the following client system specifications are requirements for the Nucleus Edge Server.
| Description | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft™ Windows Server™ 2012 R2 and 2016 standard |
| Processor | 2GHz quad core or greater |
| Memory | 16 GB dedicated RAM or greater |
| Disk space | Solid State Drive (SSD), 80 GB or greater |
| Ethernet | 1 Gigabit or greater |
Configure Browsers to Allow Downloads and Pop-up Windows
Modern web browsers include security options for disabling certain behaviors such as downloads and pop-up windows. Download and pop-up window functionality must be enabled in the browser for the nuclues.io site to fully support Nucleus System features and workflows.