Community v2.3.2 System Specifications and Requirements
This page provides system specifications, supported hardware, software requirements, network ports, and reference resources for Community v2.3.2.
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
The following table shows the port exceptions on Community software.
| 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
The following table shows the encoders that the Community software supports.
| 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 September 2022 may not have the applet version required for enhanced key security. For more information, contact dormakaba technical support. | ||
Maintenance Units
he following table shows the maintenance units that the Community software supports.
| 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
he following table shows the RFID Key Types that the Community software supports.
| 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 | Revision | Last Update |
| Community Installation Guide | 20200504 | 2020 |
| Community Release Notes | 20200528 | 2020 |
| Community User Guide | 2.3.0 | 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