System Requirements
Everything you need to deploy OptiZeus SCADA.
Server Requirements
Minimum and recommended specifications for running the OptiZeus SCADA server.
Minimum
- OS
Windows 10/11, Server 2016+, Ubuntu 20.04+, CentOS 8+
- CPU
2 cores, 2.0 GHz
- RAM
4 GB
- Storage
10 GB SSD
- Network
100 Mbps Ethernet
- Tags
Up to 1,000
Recommended
- OS
Windows Server 2022, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- CPU
4+ cores, 3.0 GHz
- RAM
8–16 GB
- Storage
50+ GB SSD (NVMe preferred)
- Network
1 Gbps Ethernet
- Tags
10,000+
Client Requirements
Access OptiZeus from any modern device — no plugins or installations needed.
- Modern web browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari)
- No installation required for web client
- Electron desktop app available for Windows/Linux
- Mobile PWA: iOS Safari 15+, Android Chrome 90+
- Minimum screen resolution: 1280×720
Network & Port Configuration
Ports used by OptiZeus SCADA. Ensure these are open in your firewall.
| Port | Protocol | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 443 | HTTPS | Web client access |
| 8443 | WebSocket | Real-time data streaming |
| 4840 | OPC UA | OPC UA communication (configurable) |
| 502 | Modbus TCP | Modbus device communication |
| 102 | S7 Protocol | Siemens S7 PLC communication |
| 44818 | EtherNet/IP | Allen-Bradley PLC communication |
| 1883 / 8883 | MQTT | MQTT plain / TLS |
Deployment Options
Choose the architecture that fits your facility size and uptime requirements.
Standalone
Single server, simplest setup. All services run on one machine.
Best for: Small facilities with up to 1,000 tags.
Client-Server
Dedicated server with multiple web clients accessing over the network.
Best for: Medium facilities requiring multi-user access.
Redundant Pair
Hot standby with automatic failover for maximum uptime.
Best for: Critical processes where downtime is not acceptable.
Distributed Multi-Server
Multiple servers across sites with centralized management and aggregation.
Best for: Multi-site operations requiring unified visibility.
Database Options
OptiZeus supports multiple database backends for historian and configuration data.
- SQLiteDefault
- SQL Server
- MySQL / MariaDB
- PostgreSQL
- InfluxDB
Ready to deploy?
Download OptiZeus SCADA or contact our team for a guided deployment.