CTD Approved Hardware List

If you are looking for hardware that is not on this list, please contact the Help Desk for that specific need.  

If you are choosing a computer for a specialized role, such as a graphic designer who needs a power machine, please contact the Help Desk to get specific recommendations.

Contents

• Desktops
• Laptops
• Monitors
• Skype for Business Hardware
• Conference Room Phones
• Webcams
• Office Printers
• Home Printers
• Network Switches
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) Injector
• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) / Battery Backup
• Wireless Router for home use

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Desktops

Specs

• minimum i5 and 8 GB memory required
• 128 GB Solid State Hard Drive (SSD HD) required (may not be available online, you would need to call your Dell rep for availability)
• 3 year warranty required

Recommended Model

• Dell OptiPlex 7070
  • displayport and hdmi only – VGA port may be added when ordering for compatibility with older monitors.

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Laptops

Specs

1. minimum i5 and 8 GB memory required
2. 128 GB Solid State Hard Drive (SSD HD) required
3. 3 year warranty required
4. Built-in Ethernet or USB-C/Thunderbolt Dock with Ethernet required

Dell

• (TOP RECOMMENDATION) LIGHTER 13" DOCKABLE MODEL: Dell Latitude 5300
  • 13.3” screen, 2.7 lbs
  • ~$1,300
• BASIC 14" MODEL: Dell Latitude 5400
  • 14” screen, 3.36 lbs
  • ~$1,250
• BASIC 15" MODEL: Dell Latitude 5500
  • 15.6” screen, 4 lbs
  • ~$1,200
• For graphic power users: Dell Precision Mobile Workstations

NOTE: Dell laptops require a docking station. Purchase here >>

Microsoft

• LAPTOP: Surface Laptop
  • 13.5" screen, i5, 8GB RAM, 128 GB HD, 2.83 lbs
  • ~$1,200 with dock and 3 year warranty 
• TABLET: Microsoft Surface Pro
  • 12.3” screen, i5, 128 SSD HD, 8GB RAM, 1.7 lbs
  • ~$1,150 with keyboard cover, dock, and 3 year warranty

NOTE: Microsoft Surface Laptops and Microsoft Surface Pros require a Microsoft Dock, and a keyboard cover is required for the Surface Pro. Purchase here >>

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Monitors

• HP 23" Monitor

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Skype for Business / Teams Phone Devices

Stand Alone Phones (no computer needed)

• Stand alone phone with bigger screen (can also work as a small conference room phone) - ~$250 - Contact CTD to find best price and purchase: Yealink T56A
• Stand alone phone with smaller screen (can also work as a small conference room phone) - ~$175 - Contact CTD to find best price and purchase: Yealink T55A
• Conference room phone -                                                                                                          ~$600 - Contact CTD to find best price and purchase: Yealink CP960

• POE Switch: For remote or work from home users without access to a POE (power over ethernet) switch, a power adapter is needed. Purchase here >>

For other phones needs, please contact us for assistance

Handset Phone (requires computer to be on and logged in to Skype for Business to function)

• Handset - Contact CTD to find best price and purchase (these can be found used for $20-40): Polycom CX300

Headsets

• Wired Headset: Jabra UC Voice 550
• Mono Wireless headset: Jabra Pro 930 Mono
• Duo Wireless headset: Jabro Pro 930 Duo

Webcams

• Standalone computer webcam: Microsoft Lifecam Studio
• Small conference rooms table-based webcam: Logitech Conference Cam BCC 950 (includes speakerphone)
• Large conference rooms wall-based webcam with pan/tilt/zoom: Logitech PTZ Pro Camera
• Large conference rooms table-based 360 degree webcam: Polycom CX5000
  • Can be found used on eBay as well. 

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Office Printers

• Small office B&W printer: Brother HL2360DW
• Small office color printer: Brother HL3170CDW
• Medium office color printer: Xerox models
• Large office B&W printer: Brother HL-L6200DW
• Large office color printer: Xerox models
• If your office needs a higher end printer, then it's recommended that you lease.
  • Rabbit Office Automation

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Home Printers

• Brother HLL2320D (B&W)
• Brother HLL3210CW (Color, only direct USB cable connection supported, no wireless printing)
• Xerox WorkCentre 3215 (B&W)
• Xerox WorkCentre 3225 (B&W)
• Xerox WorkCentre 6027 (Color)

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Network Switches

• Netgear Prosafe Gigabit Smart Switch
• Netgear Prosafe Gigabit PoE Managed Switch
• D-Link Gigabit PoE Switch
• TP Gigbit PoE Switch
• Small General Office Switch

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PoE (Power over Ethernet) Injector

• TP-Link Gigabit PoE Injector Adapter

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UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) / Battery Backup

• APC 1000 to 1500, depending on amount of equipment.

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Wireless Router for home use

• Linksys e2500 Dual Band Router

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