System requirements
Each part of a Deep Security deployment has its own system requirements:
- Deep Security Manager requirements
- Deep Security Agent requirements
- Deep Security Relay requirements
Requirements vary by version: for older versions of Deep Security Manager, agents, relays, or virtual appliances, consult the corresponding documentation.
If you are planning to operate Deep Security in FIPS mode, see FIPS 140 support for additional requirements.
Deep Security Manager requirements
For a list of agent versions that are compatible with this version of the manager, see Agent platform compatibility.
| System component | Requirements |
| Minimum memory (RAM) |
Minimum RAM requirements depend on the number of agents that are being managed. See Deep Security Manager sizing.
On Linux, reserved system memory is separate from process memory. Therefore, although the installer's estimate might be similar, it detects less RAM than the computer actually has. To verify the computer's actual total RAM, log in with a superuser account and execute the following command:
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| Minimum disk space | 1.5 GB (200 GB recommended) |
| Database |
Note the following:
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| Web browser |
Cookies must be enabled. It is recommended to use the latest version of the following browsers:
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Deep Security Agent requirements
Windows Agent
| System component | Requirements |
| CPU |
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| RAM | 2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended |
| Disk | 1 GB |
Linux Agent
| System component | Requirements |
| CPU |
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| RAM | 2 GB minimum, 5 GB recommended |
| Disk | 1 GB |
Solaris Agent
| System component | Requirements |
| CPU | Oracle SPARC processors |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended |
| Disk | 2 GB |
AIX Agent
| System component | Requirements |
| CPU | IBM Power processors |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended |
| Disk | 2 GB |
Installing the agent is only supported if the AIX Operating System is configured with the en_US locale.
| System component | Requirements |
| CPU |
|
| RAM | 2 GB remaining memory in the node |
| Disk | 1.5 GB |
For information on supported operating systems, see Agent platform compatibility.
For information on supported features, see Supported Deep Security features vary by platform.
The agent installer permits installation on any supported platform. RAM and disk space requirements are not checked.
Deep Security Relay requirements
Requirements are the same as those of the Deep Security Agent, with the following constraints:
- Relays are only supported on 64-bit operating systems.
- Relays are not supported on Solaris, AIX, or Red Hat OpenShift.
- Disk space requirements are greater for the Relay.
| Platform | Minimum RAM | Recommended RAM | Minimum disk space for relay |
| Windows | 2 GB | 4 GB | 30 GB |
| Linux | 2 GB | 4 GB | 30 GB |
If protected computers use VMware vMotion, add 10 GB of disk space to the Deep Security Relay to which the agent is connected.
Generally, relays require more disk space if you install Deep Security Agent on many different platforms, as relays store update packages for each platform. For details, see Get Deep Security Agent software.
In smaller deployments, relays can be co-located with a Deep Security Manager. However, if your deployment has a large number of agents (more than 10,000), then relays should be installed on separate, dedicated servers, as overloaded relays slow down update redistribution. See also Plan the best number and location of relays.