In order to ensure satisfactory performance from Noah, HIMSA recommends that your PC and network server (if applicable) should meet or exceed the following requirements.
IMPORTANT: The following requirements are for Noah only. Your Noah fitting and measurement modules will most likely have higher requirements in order to run on your PC.
If you plan on using Noah on Windows 11, we suggest that you first make sure that the Noah modules you use most are certified for Windows 11, or contact the module manufacturers directly for more information.
NOTE: HIMSA supports and recommends that the latest Windows Updates and Windows Service Packs should be applied.
NOTE: If you are a larger chain or shops or have special database storage needs (e.g. support for MS SQL server) please refer to our Noah Enterprise Support site.
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU Architecture | X86 processors (e.g. Intel X86 and AMD X86) support. ARM based (e.g. Snapdragon) not supported. |
| System RAM | 4 GB (8 GB recommended) |
| Free hard drive space | 1 GB of free space for Noah, including the Noah Basic Modules 3 GB of free space for EACH additional installed module (requirements vary per module) 4 GB of free space for the patient database |
| SSD Drive | To ensure satisfactory performance, we recommend the use of a 256 GB (or larger) Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 or 10 – does not support the S variation, ARM based versions (ex. Surface Pro X), or mobile versions For networked installations, you may also use a Windows Server OS for the Noah Server installation. Minimum system requirements for Server operating systems are the same as published here. For supported server operating systems, please see the HIMSA Platform Strategy document under Related Links. IMPORTANT: HIMSA does not test modules on Enterprise versions of Windows as part of the certification process so we cannot guarantee that your modules will run on these systems. |
| Network | Noah 4 is designed to run within a private and secure network, where all PCs are protected by business-quality antivirus/endpoint protection software. Each Hearing Care Business is responsible for ensuring a proper, private, and secure network. If you use Noah 4 in an unsecured network, your PC, Noah installation, and patient database could be at risk. |
| Noah Modules | Check our certified module list to ensure that the fitting and measurement modules you need are certified for the Windows operating system you are using. |
| Screen resolution | Wide Screen Monitors (16:9 aspect ratio) = 1366×768 Full Screen Monitors (5:4 aspect ratio) = 1280×1024 |
Q: Can Noah be installed on a Apple computer with Windows OS installed?
A: HIMSA does not test or support Noah on Apple computers.
Important: There have been reports from the field that our products will not run on newer Macs with Apple-made processors using PC emulating software such as Parallels.
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