COMSOL system requirements

COMSOL system requirements

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The system requirements for COMSOL Multiphysics® and COMSOL Server™ vary depending on your specific needs and operating system. Here’s a breakdown:

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General requirements:

  • Processor: An Intel® or AMD® 64-bit processor with the SSE4 instruction set. Processors released in 2009 or later for Intel and 2012 or later for AMD generally meet this requirement. Apple silicon processors (M1 and later) are also supported on macOS.
  • RAM: At least 4 GB of RAM. More RAM is recommended for complex models and simulations.
  • Disk space: 2–20 GB of disk space, depending on the licensed products and installation options.
  • Network card and internet connection: Required for installation and license activation.

Operating system specific requirements:

  • Windows: Windows 11, Windows 11 Pro for Workstations, Windows 10, Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016.
  • Linux: GNU C Library version 2.17 or later, Linux® kernel 3.10 or later, FlexNet® License Manager requires Linux Standard Base (LSB™)1.
  • macOS: macOS Monterey 12.x and later.

Additional requirements for COMSOL Server™:

  • Web browser: A web browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari is required to access the COMSOL Server™ interface.
  • MATLAB™: Interfacing with MATLAB® functions requires COMSOL Server™ and MATLAB® to be installed on the same computer.

In conclusion, meticulously reviewing COMSOL’s system requirements allows for a smooth and efficient installation experience. Remember, these are minimum specifications, and your specific needs may demand more powerful hardware for optimal performance. By carefully aligning your system with the software’s demands, you can unlock the full potential of COMSOL Multiphysics and conquer your simulation challenges.

COMSOL 6.1 system requirements

The system requirements for COMSOL 6.1 vary depending on whether you’re using COMSOL Multiphysics®, COMSOL Server™, or another product in the suite. Here’s a summary:

Hardware requirements for all COMSOL 6.1 products:

  • Processor: An Intel® or AMD® 64-bit processor with the SSE4 instruction set. Apple silicon processors (M1 and later) are also supported on macOS, and ARMv8 processors are supported on Linux®.
  • RAM: At least 4 GB, but more is recommended for larger models and simulations. COMSOL Server™ requires at least 4 GB per processor core.
  • Disk space: 2–20 GB for COMSOL Multiphysics®, depending on the specific products and options you install. COMSOL Server™ requires 2–3 GB.
  • Network card and internet connection: Required for installation and for using COMSOL Server™.

Operating system requirements:

  • Windows: Windows® 11, 11 Pro for Workstations, 10, 10 Pro for Workstations, 8.1, 7 SP1, Windows Server® 2022, and 2019.
  • macOS: macOS Monterey 12.x and later.
  • Linux: RHEL/CentOS/Oracle Linux 8.x and later, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and later, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 and later.

Additional requirements for specific products:

  • LiveLink™ products for CAD software: The bidirectional interface functionality requires Windows® 7 SP1, 8.1, 10, or 11 when running with the COMSOL Client or a compiled application.

COMSOL 5.6 system requirements

The system requirements for COMSOL 5.6 vary depending on whether you’re using the COMSOL Client, COMSOL Server, or specific add-ons, but here’s a general overview:

Common requirements for all platforms:

  • Operating System:
    • Windows: 10, 10 Pro for Workstations, 8.1, 7 SP1, Server 2019, Server 2016, Server 2012 R2, Server 2012.
    • macOS: Supported with M1 and later processors.
    • Linux: Supported with ARM64 processors.
  • Processor: Intel® or AMD® 64-bit processor with SSE4 instruction set.
  • Memory:
    • At least 4 GB RAM recommended.
    • COMSOL Server: 4 GB or more per processor core recommended.
  • Disk space: 2–13 GB depending on licensed products and installation options.
  • Network: Working network card and internet connection recommended during installation.

Additional requirements for specific features:

  • File import of SOLIDWORKS® file format: Processor with AVX instruction set, such as Intel® Xeon or Core processors with Sandy Bridge architecture or later, or AMD Jaguar architecture or later.
  • LiveLink™ Products for CAD Software: Bidirectional interface functionality available only for Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, and 10 when run with the COMSOL Client.