Information Technology Services
Resnet
Please note that SUNYIT makes no implied or assumed guarantee that it can successfully connect any particular computer to our network.
Minimum Requirements
- Computer must be equipped with an Ethernet card containing a RJ-45 jack (looks like an enlarged telephone jack). SMC or 3COM cards are recommended.
- Pentium-class CPU or better.
- Minimum 512 MB memory.
- Windows XP, Macintosh, or UNIX (Linux, FreeBSD, etc) operating systems (OS).
- Operating system must be up to date. For Windows computers, go to Microsoft Windows Update and update your computer.
- Approved antivirus software and antivirus software
Recommended Computers
While students are free to purchase any brand of computer they wish, we have described two recommended PCs to aid students and parents in choosing a new PC.
Dell Dimension 9150
- Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 820 w/HT Technology (2.80GHz, 800FSB) (Minimum)
- Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
- 1 GB Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 400MHz (Minimum)
- 80GB Serial ATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) (Minimum)
- 17 inch Ultrasharp. 1704FPT Digital Flat Panel (Optional, to conserve space in Dorm Room)
- Dell AS501 10W Flat Panel Attached Speakers for UltraSharp Flat Panels
- 56K PCI Data Fax Modem (Optional, not required on campus)
- Dell Multimedia USB Keyboard
- Dell Optical USB Mouse
- 128MB PCI Express. x16 (DVI/VGA/TV-out) ATI Radeon. X300 SE (Optional)
- Dual Drives: 16x DVD-ROM Drive + 16x DVD+/-RW w/dbl layer write capability (Optional)
- 3.5 in Floppy Drive (Optional)
- Microsoft Office ® 2003 Student & Teacher Academic RW 3 Year Limited Warranty (Optional)
- Belkin SurgeMaster 7-Outlet
- Price as Configured: $999 (7-26-06)
Dell Inspiron 600m (Laptop)
- Pentium® M Processor 745(1.80 GHz/400MHz FSB) 14.1-in XGA w/64MB Video (Minimum)
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- 1 GB DDR SDRAM 2 Dimms (Minimum)
- 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer write capability (Optional)
- 60GB Hard Drive (Minimum)
- Microsoft Office ® 2003 Student & Teacher Academic RW
- Modular Floppy Drive
- Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915 Internal Wireless (802.11 a/b/g, 54Mbps)
- Large Backpack Carrying Case
- 3 Year Limited Warranty plus 3 Year NBD On-Site Service (Optional)
- Price as Configured: $1,996.82 (6-22-05)
For further assistance, contact the Help Desk.