ClayTools System - System Requirements
Last Updated - October 2011

It is our policy to continually evaluate and qualify new computer systems and hardware subsystems as they become available. For the latest information about hardware compatibility and qualification notes, please revisit this page or contact your local SensAble reseller.

Product:
ClayTools system

Versions:
ClayTools system v3, 32-bit
ClayTools system v3, 64-bit

This page contains the following sections:

Qualified Configurations
ClayTools v3 - 32-bit Edition Minimum System Requirements
ClayTools v3 - 64-bit Edition Minimum System Requirements
Important Notes

ClayTools Qualified Configurations

SensAble has tested and qualified the following specific configurations. Choosing one of these configurations will ensure the best possible experience when running the ClayTools system.

Important: Using the ClayTools system with one or more discrete components of a fully qualified configuration (graphics card, for example) as part of an a la carte configuration does not imply qualification of any kind, partial or otherwise.

Graphics Cards - Want information about compatible graphics cards? Visit Support > Graphics Cards.

PHANTOM Device Driver version 4.2.131 is required for Windows 7.

ClayTools v3 Qualified Configurations

Desktop Workstations

HP Z400, with single 6 core Intel® Xeon® W3680 @3.33GHz

  • Qualified for Windows7 32bit and 64bit
  • 12.0GB RAM
  • A SensAble-approved graphics card
  • BIOS Version: 3.07 or newer
  • Firewire driver: LSI 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller, version 6.1.7600.16385
  • Haptic Device Connectivity
    • PHANTOM Omni connected to onboard FireWire 1394A port

Laptops

SensAble has qualified only the following laptops for use with ClayTools. These laptops are suitable for demonstrations and working at home, for optimum performance we recommend using one of the qualified desktop workstations.

HP 8740w Intel® Core® i7 Q820 @ 1.73GHz

  • Qualified for Windows7 32bit and 64bit
  • 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2D)
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800M graphics with 1 GB dedicated GDDR3 video memory
  • 17.0-inch diagonal LED-backlit DreamColor® WUXGA WVA anti-glare (1920 x 1200)
  • NVIDIA graphics driver 259.74
  • BIOS Version: F.09 or newer
  • Firewire driver: RICOH 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller, version 6.1.7600.16440

ClayTools v2 Qualified Configurations

The qualified systems are robust high-performance workstations and can be downgraded for economic considerations by reducing the number of processors from two to one, reducing memory and selecting a mid-range graphics card from the SensAble-compatible graphics cards. Changing the processor or component types makes the system no longer qualified.

Desktop Workstations

HP xw8600 with two Quad core E5440 processors (2.83 GHz)

HP xw6600 two Quad core E5440 processors (2.83 GHz)

Dell Precision T7400 Mini-Tower with two Quad Core Xeon E5430 processors, 2.66GHz, 2X 6MB L2 Cache,1333MHz

  • 4GB, DDR2 ECC SDRAM Memory 667MHz, 4X1GB
  • nVidia Quadro FX1700 512MB dual DVI Graphics Card
  • 146GB 3Gbps SAS, 15K RPM Hard Drive, 3.5 Inch
  • Haptic device connectivity: PHANTOM Omni connected to onboard Firewire 1394A port.

Laptops

SensAble has qualified only the following laptops for use with ClayTools. These laptops are suitable for demonstrations and working at home, for optimum performance we recommend using one of the qualified desktop workstations.

  • HP 8730w Quadro FX3700M; X9100 (3.06GHz); Extreme Edition; 6MB L2 Cache; 1066MHz FSB
    • Qualified for Windows XP and Vista 32 and 64 bit operating systems.
    • For Windows XP 64bit use the NVIDIA graphics driver 176.87 dated Jan. 6, 2009.
  • HP 8730w Quadro FX2700M; X9100 (3.06GHz); Extreme Edition; 6MB L2 Cache; 1066MHz FSB
    • Qualified for Windows XP and Vista 32 and 64 bit operating systems.
    • For Windows XP 64bit use the NVIDIA graphics driver 176.87 dated Jan. 6, 2009.
  • HP 8530w Quadro FX770M T9400, 2.53GHz; 6MB L2 Cache; 1066MHz FSB

ClayTools v3 32-bit Edition Minimum System Requirements

The 32-bit editions of the ClayTools software are designed to run on the Microsoft®
Windows®7, XP Professional (32-bit edition) or Windows Vista (32-bit edition).
We do not recommend using the home editions of the operating systems.

Running the system requires the following:

  • At least 4GB of free hard disk space (1GB for application files and the rest for temporary and working files). Larger files may require more disk space to assure sufficient performance.
  • 1280 x 960 or higher display resolution
  • PHANTOM Omni haptic device
  • IEEE-1394a compatible FireWire Card*
  • PHANTOM Device Driver v4.2.131 or later

Additionally, your machine must meet the following requirements:

*The PHANTOM Omni device is IEEE 1394a compliant. However, SensAble is aware of customers that have experienced difficulties. See Important Notes below for more information.

ClayTools v3 - 64-bit Edition Minimum System Requirements

The 64-bit edition of the ClayTools software is designed to run on the Microsoft®
Windows® 7, XP Professional (64 bit edition) or Windows Vista (64 bit edition).
We do not recommend using the home editions of the operating systems.

Running the system requires the following:

  • At least 4GB of free hard disk space (1GB for application files and the rest for temporary and working files). Larger files may require more disk space to assure sufficient performance.
  • 1280 x 960 or higher display resolution
  • PHANTOM Omni haptic device
  • IEEE-1394a compatible FireWire Card*
  • PHANTOM Device Driver v4.2.131 or later

Additionally, your machine must meet the following requirements:

  • (2) Intel Dual-Core Xeon (Woodcrest) 5150/ 2.66 GHz, 4MB L2, 1333 MHz FSB or better
  • 4GB RAM
  • A SensAble-compatible graphics card with drivers supporting OpenGL version 2.1 or later.

* The PHANTOM Omni device is IEEE 1394a compliant. However, SensAble is aware of customers that have experienced difficulties. See Important Notes below for more information.

Important Notes

  • SensAble has tested a variety of hardware platforms in combination with the graphics subsystems listed above. While we make every attempt to be as thorough as possible, hardware manufacturers change their products frequently and may be shipping newer products or have discontinued active support for others.
  • If you run ClayTools on a non-qualified system that meets the system requirements described above and experience problems, SensAble support will make every effort to help solve the problems but cannot guarantee resolution.
  • Some SensAble users have had success running system configurations that deviate from the above. In such cases, these configurations are not officially supported by SensAble Technologies, Inc.
  • The PHANTOM Omni device is IEEE 1394a compliant. However, Sensable is aware of customers that have experienced performance difficulties with their PHANTOM devices when using controller cards with certain IEEE 1394a chipset, such as NEC, or driver combinations. In these cases, it may be necessary to update or change the 1394 controller card driver or to try a separate add-on 1394 controller card.
  • Note: SensAble doesn't officially support Mac machines; however, some SensAble customers have had success in running ClayTools with Windows on Mac using Boot Camp.

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