Ascend requirements for hardware & peripherals
Best practice: replace your equipment every three to five years
Best practice: purchase your equipment from Ascend
- From the Ascend Desktop, click the Order Supplies tile.
- Check out our monthly
deals and specials.
- Order online.
- Email
sales@ascendrms.com.
- Call 877-875-8663,
Option 3.
All purchases of new equipment are backed by the full manufacturer’s warranty, and we've got great financing options.
Computers
- Microsoft® Excel is required on at least one computer.
- Computer monitors must use a screen resolution of at least 1280 x 768.
- Your server computer should only be used for Ascend
Server (Database) Computer
Recommended
Operating system |
Processor |
RAM |
Hard drive |
Windows® 11 Professional (64-bit) |
9th
generation Intel i7 or newer |
16 GB |
Dual 256 GB SSD (OS on one, database on the other) |
Workstation (Register) Computer
Recommended
Operating system |
Processor |
RAM |
Hard drive |
Windows® 10 Professional (64-bit) |
9th generation Intel i5 or newer |
8 GB |
256 GB SSD |
Certified Peripherals
Printers
Hardware Type |
Supported Model(s) |
Receipt Printer |
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Barcode Label Printer |
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Scanners
Hardware Type |
Supported Model(s) |
Corded Barcode Scanner |
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Cordless Barcode Scanner |
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Inventory Scanner |
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Payment Processing
Hardware Type |
Supported Model(s) |
Cash Drawer |
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Payment Terminal |
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Customer Displays
See payment terminals (above).
Media
Hardware Type |
Supported Model(s) |
Internet Connection |
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SD Card |
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Receipt Paper |
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Barcode Labels |
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