Platform requirements
Hardware and software requirements
Minimum and recommended specifications for on-site servers and reading workstations, plus the DICOM and HL7 documents your integration team will ask for
Technical documents
Three documents for your IT team
Hardware requirements
Minimum and recommended hardware, software and network specifications for servers and workstations
PDF · 10 pages · v1.0, Sep 2026DownloadDICOM conformance statement
Supported SOP classes, transfer syntaxes and communication profiles for integrating modalities and other DICOM nodes
PDF · 39 pagesDownloadHL7 specifications
Supported HL7 versions and messages, ORM/ORU segment mapping, and configuration for RIS and HIS integration
PDF · 28 pagesDownloadBefore you start
General requirements
This document outlines the minimum and recommended hardware, software and network requirements for Lifetrack PACS — for an on-site server where one is deployed, and for the workstations that read from it.
Hardware must meet the minimum specifications or better. Lifetrack's warranty, service and support provisions are void when minimum specifications are not met. We strongly recommend meeting or exceeding the recommended specifications to use Lifetrack PACS at its highest performance.
Choosing a server
Size the on-site server against three things:
- Number of concurrent users
- Volume of cases
- Required level of redundancy
On-site servers
Server hardware and software
Four reference configurations, from a rack unit down to a NUC, plus a hyperconverged option
Standard rack unit
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* Size of the drive may vary depending on the number of modalities, volume of studies stored and how long studies need to be stored
Standard tower unit
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* Size of the drive may vary depending on the number of modalities, volume of studies stored and how long studies need to be stored
NUC server
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* Size of the drive may vary depending on the number of modalities, volume of studies stored and how long you want to store the studies
HCI
| Component | Recommended |
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| RAID controller |
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| NIC ports |
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| UPS |
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Software
- Virtualization Software (for VMs and Storage services (vSAN))
- Virtualization management console
Technical specifications
- Redundant/dual power supply (Hot Pluggable)
- Redundant cooling fans
- Rack-mountable with kits
- With all the required cables, connectors, and other peripherals
Applications
- Lifetrack PACS
- Database → mysql Ver 14.14 Distrib 5.7.29
Network
- Public IP
- Private IP
Workstations
Reading station and clinical workstation
The viewer runs in a Chromium-based browser, so the workstation requirement is mostly graphics, memory and monitors
Operating system
Lifetrack is agnostic and works with any operating system that can run a Chromium-based browser. For optimum performance, Lifetrack recommends using the latest version.
Supported browsers
- Google Chrome
- Brave
- Chrome-based Microsoft Edge
- Chromium
American College of Radiology (ACR) monitor specification
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Standard radiology reading station
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| Dual monitor |
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| ISP |
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| Internet speed |
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Integrated graphics suitable for diagnostic review in standard configurations.
NUC radiology reading station
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Clinical and radiographer workstation
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About these specifications
Taken from the Lifetrack PACS Hardware Requirements document, version 1.0 (29 September 2026). Hardware moves quickly — if you are specifying new equipment, check with us for the current recommendation before you buy.