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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.
Network & Encryption
- HTTPS Protocol TLS 1.3 for Ethernet connection
- Key exchange by ECDSA 256-bit CAN bus
- Data transfer symmetric encryption AES256
- Built on RESTful API for simplified integration into company software systems
Apexx Client Workstation
- Intel Core i7 – 4470 3.40GHz with 4 cores
- 16GB RAM 1600MHz DDR3 NON-ECC
- 500GB Hard Drive
- Windows 10/11 Professional 64-bit
- AMD RADEON HD 8490 1GB Dual Monitor or AMD RADEON HD 8570 1GB Dual Monitor
- USB 2.0 Ports
- Ethernet Port - 1Gb Network Card
- Keyboard & Mouse
- UPS Backup
Apexx Broker Server
- Intel Xeon E5 – 2403, 1.80GHz, 10MB Cache
- 16GB RAM 1333MHz, RDIMM
- 500GB Hard Drive
- Windows 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025 Server Standard 64-bit
- Integrated HD Graphics Card
- Ethernet Port – 1Gb Network Card
- Keyboard & Mouse
- UPS Backup
Apexx Database Server & Apexx API
- Intel Xeon E5 – 2420, 1.90GHz, 15MB Cache with 6 cores
- 32GB RAM 1333MHz, RDIMM
- 2 x 1TB 7.2K RPM SATA 3Gbps 3.5in Hard Drive
- RAID 1 Configuration
- Dual, Hot-Plug, Redundant Power Supply
- Windows 2019, 2022, 2025 Server Standard 64-bit
- Integrated HD Graphics Card
- Ethernet Port – Gb Network Card
- Keyboard & Mouse
- UPS Backup
Port Exceptions
| Port | Protocol | Description |
| 8883 | TCP | E-Box Communication with MQTT |
| 5001 | TCP | E-Box Communication |
Instructions
| Description | Last Updated |
| Installation Guide Apexx Keypad | 08/2024 |
| Software Installation Guide Axessor Apexx | 08/2024 |
| Software Quickstart Guide Axessor Apexx IP | 07/2024 |
| Software User Guide Apexx Series | 05/2024 |
| Technical Handbooks Axessor Apexx System Architecture | 11/2024 |
Links to YouTube How-To Videos