Specifications
The following table lists the minimum requirements for the Community Server and Community Workstation. Ancillary recommendations are listed at the end of the table.¹
A dedicated server is recommended but not required.
Requirement |
Server Small ≤ 500 Access Points |
Server Medium 500-2K Access Points |
Community Workstation |
| CPU² | 2GHz/x64-bit/4-core | 2GHz/x64-bit/8 core | 2GHz/64-bit/dual core |
| RAM | 16 GB or more | 16 GB or more | 8 GB |
| Disk Drive Free Space³ | 30 GB | 60 GB | 50 MB |
| Network Controller | Gigabit Ethernet - 1Gb/Second | Gigabit Ethernet - 1Gb/Second | Gigabit Ethernet - 1Gb/Second |
| USB 2.0 Port | Required to connect encoder | Required to connect encoder | Required to Connect Encoder |
| Operating System⁴ |
MS Windows Server 2022/2019/2016 Microsoft Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise⁵ Microsoft Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise⁶ |
Microsoft Server 2022/2019/2016 Standard |
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise Microsoft Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise⁴ |
| .NET Framework | 6.0.x | 6.0.x | N/A |
| Database⁷ |
SQL Server Express 2022/2019/2017/2014 SQL Server 2022/2019/2017/2014 |
SQL Server Express 2022/2019/2017/2014 SQL Server 2022/2019/2017/2014 |
N/A |
| Web Browser⁸ |
Google Chrome (latest) Microsoft Edge (latest) |
Google Chrome (latest) Microsoft Edge (latest) |
Google Chrome (latest) Microsoft Edge (latest) |
¹Additional recommended hardware for the Community Server includes: UPS Backup, Integration HD Graphics Card, Keyboard/Mouse
²Supported CPUs: Intel and AMDx64
³Additional free space may be required depending on database backup and data retention settings.
⁴Community is localized for all supporting operating systems. Languages: English, French. Note that browser language settings may affect on-screen text.
⁵Windows 1- Pro does not support Online Communication.
⁶a) Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise does not support Online Communication. b) TPM (Trusted Partner Model) 2.0 is required to run Windows 11.
⁷a)SQL Server Express 2022 is bundled with Community and can be selected to install during installation. b) IMPORTANT: For security reasons, dormakaba strongly recommends SQL Server 2022 (or SQL Server Express 2022). c)IMPORTANT: Due to SQL Server Express limitations, dormakaba recommends SQL Server Standard for medium and large deployments. For details, consult Microsoft documentation. d)For larger deployments, dormakaba recommends using a dedicated server for the Community database. e)Microsoft reports issues that prevent SQL Server from installing successfully on a Domain Controller. Avoid installing SQL Server on a Domain Controller.
⁸Recommended Web Browser resolution: 1366x768 or greater.
Port Exceptions
| Port | Outbound Port | Protocol | Description |
| 80/443 | HTTP/S | Community Web User Interface | |
| 8083/443 | HTTP/S | Community API | |
| 28000/28001 | TCP | KABA RFID IP EncoderI(28000)/dormakaba RFID Encoder II(28001, required for enhanced security mode) | |
| 27700 | 27001 | TCP | ONLINE - Gateway I, Control 4 (277012 is the listening port on the hardware) |
| 28002 | TCP | ONLINE Gateway II, RAC5-MFC/XT | |
| 232111 | TCP | ONLINE - INNCOM (23211 is the listening port on the INNCOM server) | |
| 40100 | HTTP/S | Community Client and Maintenance Unit. No firewall rule is required. This port is not exposed to external computers; it is a local host only. |
RFID Keys
The following table shows the RFID Key Types that the Community software supports.
| Key Type | Enhanced Key Security | Standard Key Security | Legacy Key Security |
| MIFARE Ultralight C | ✔ | ✔ | not supported |
| MIFARE Plus | ✔ | not supported | ✔ |
| MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| dormakaba RFID ComID Cards/Fobs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Encoders
| Encoder Type | Latest FW | Supported Key Types |
| dormakaba RFID Encoder I (part 064-514822 or 74750 | 1.015 |
MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
| dormakaba RFID ENCODER II(part 75720) | 2.014 Applet Ver 1.003 |
MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
| Encoders shipped before Sept 2022 may not have the applet version required for enhanced key security. For more information, contact dormakaba technical support. | ||
Maintenance Units
| Programmer Type | Latest Supported FW | Minimum FW for Enhanced Security |
| M-Unit SAFLOK HH6 | 1.53 | Not supported |
| M-Unit SAFLOCK HH6 NFC (Required when Enhanced Security Mode Enabled) |
2.41 | 2.40 |
Locks
The following table lists supported locks and the latest firmware versions. The BLE Version for all locks is 1.3.1.0
| Lock Profile | Boot&Main |
Supported Readers |
Supported Key Types | Zigbee AVR |
| Confidant NFC | 04.29.24.4 | Integrated Reader | MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
1.10x/5.13x/6.05x |
| MT4 (secure boot) |
06.28.24.4 | Quantum (secure boot): 06.18.24.5 | MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
1.10x/5.13x/6.05x |
| Quantum MT6 (secure boot) | 10.03.24.4 | LEGIC | MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
1.10x/5.13x/6.05x |
| Nova | 04.29.24.4 | integrated reader | MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
5.13x/6.050 |
| Pixel | 06.28.24.4 | Quantum (secure boot): 06.18.24.5 | MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
1.10x/5.13x/6.05x |
| Quantum (Secure boot) | 06.28.24.4 | Quantum (secure boot): 06.18.24.5 | MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
1.10x/5.13x/6.05x |
| RAC5 XT/Lite (hardware for common areas) |
08.22.23.4 (main only) | SRK (NFC Wall) reader: V_07.04.24.3 | MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
N/A |
| RT+ | 04.29.24.4 | Integrated reader | MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
1.10x/5.13x/6.05x |
| Saffire LX | 04.29.24.4 | Integrated Reader | MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
5.13x/6.05x |
| Saffire LXD | 04.29.24.4 | Integrated reader | MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
5.13x/6.05x |
Elevator Controllers
| Boot&Main | Supported Readers | Supported Key Types | ZigBee | |
| Enhanced, Standard and Legacy Security | ||||
| ECU/RCU4 | 06.28.24.4 | Quantum (secure boot): 05.26.23.1 | MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
1.10x |
| RAC5-MFC | 08.22.23.4 | Integrated Reader SRK (NFC Wall) reader: V_07.04.24.3 |
MIFARE DESFire EV2/EV3 MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
N/A |
| Standard and Legacy Security | ||||
| ECU/RCU4 | 08.03.21.4 | Quantum (secure boot): 02.06.13.1 | MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
1.10x |
| Legacy MFC | 0.017 (Main Only) | Integrated Reader | MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
N/A |
| EMCC | 20090929 (Main Only) | Integrated Reader | MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
N/A |
| MCC 8/12 | 0.031398 (Main Only) | Integrated Reader | MIFARE Plus MIFARE Ultralight C |
N/A |
ZigBee Gateway
| Boot | BLE | ZigBee | |
| GWY I | 0.221 | N/A | 1.10x/5.13x |
| GWYII | 0.022 | N/A | 6.05x |
Interface Requirements
Community Supports the Following:
- Aurora SDK - v1.0.19
- Aurora Software - v1.0.19 or higher
No Touring Requirements
To use the Community No Touring feature, the following requirements must be met:
- MT/RCU Series locks must be installed at Residence Common Areas
- The locks must be updated to the latest firmware.
- The M-Unity (HH6) must be updated to the latest firmware.
| File | Rev | Last Update |
| Community Installation Guide | 20200504 | 2020 |
| Community Release Notes | 20200528 | 2020 |
| Community User Guide | 03/2024 | |
Links to YouTube How-To Videos
- Community Software - Common Access Area Management
- Community Software - Access Point Point Scheduling
- Community Software - System Settings
- Community Software - Access Management
- Community Software - Resident Visitor Management
- Community Software - Staff and Vendor Keys
- Community Software - Staff and Vendor Management
- Community Software - Property Builder
- How to change the IP Address for the dormakaba Community Software - Client and Server