PADS4 hardware requirements

PADS4 hardware requirements and performance tips for Platform Servers, covering CPU, memory, storage, OS, and Viewer quantity sizing guidance.

This document outlines the hardware requirements for running PADS4 effectively. Additional performance guidelines are included to optimize your setup. NDS assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in this document. The information is provided “as is” without guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness, or timeliness.

Hardware needs vary based on system purpose: static content requires fewer resources than full multimedia deployments.

PADS4 Platform Server requirements

Requirements scale with the number of Viewers. Use Backup and Sub-Servers for systems over 1000 Viewers; contact [e-mail] for guidance.

Viewer quantity	CPU	Memory	Application storage	Content storage	OS	Data server max. quantity
1 - 100	4 cores	16Gb	2Gb	16Gb	Windows Server 2019, 64bit and above	25
100 - 500	8 cores	16Gb	2Gb	64Gb	Windows Server 2019, 64bit and above	25
500	8 cores	24Gb	2Gb	64Gb	Windows Server 2019, 64bit and above	100
1000*	16 cores	32Gb	2Gb	256Gb	Windows Server 2019, 64bit and above	200

*For >1000 Viewers, strongly recommend Backup/Sub-Servers.

General performance tips

Follow these guidelines for optimal PADS4 performance during configuration and operation.

Component	Description
Disk	Use SSDs to speed up content synchronization, which heavily impacts server performance.
Virus scanners	Exclude PADS4 folders from scanning to avoid slowdowns in content sync and processes.
Virtual Server	Assign a static MAC address; dynamic ones disrupt licensing during restarts.
Network	Ensure stable 100 Mbps+ (1 Gbps preferred) for best results.
Content storage	Size depends on needs; SSDs boost server and Viewer speed. Resize 4K media to Full HD specs for HD displays to cut bandwidth and playback load.
Content permissions	Limit sync to relevant Viewer/User groups to reduce unnecessary transfers.
Data Server	Retrieve only needed data (limit rows/columns); avoid tiny read intervals unless data changes in real time to save CPU and bandwidth.

PADS4 Viewer hardware requirements

The table below lists the specifications for the PADS4 viewers and viewer types.

Viewer type	CPU	RAM	App storage	Content storage	OS	Data providers
Windows Viewer (minimum specs)	2 cores (x64)	2Gb	2Gb	16Gb	Windows 10 64bit	25
Windows Viewer (recommended specs)	4 cores (x64)	4Gb	2Gb	128Gb	Windows 10 64bit	50
Android Viewer (recommended specs)	NA	4Gb	1Gb	4Gb	Android 8.1 WebView version: 100	NA