# System Requirements for Remote Collector :

The Remote Collector is a lightweight, unified agent designed for deployment on low-spec machines. It functions as a Poller and integrates with OpManager to discover devices. The specific function for the Remote Poller is the Mini Poller functionality. The Mini Poller is designed to facilitate the discovery, monitoring, and reporting of device metrics from distributed or remote networks back to the OpManager's Probe and Essential server.

## System Requirements (Mini Poller)

### 1. Prerequisites and Setup

Before setting up the Remote Collector (Mini Poller) in your enterprise environment, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

- **HTTPS Requirement:** Remote Collector works only when OpManager is running in HTTPS mode. Ensure your OpManager installation is HTTPS-enabled.
- **Operating System:** Remote Collector is supported only on a 64-bit OS.
- **Permissions:** Installations must be performed with Administrator/root privileges.
- **Compatibility:** Ensure your OpManager version matches the compatibility for the selected Remote Collector feature.
- **Agent-type:** For OpManager MSP, only the Mini Poller functionality will be enabled under Remote Collector.

### 2. System Requirements (Per Functional Role)

The Mini Poller is designed for remote monitoring of devices, suitable for branch offices.

| Functional Role | Minimum RAM | Disk Space | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Poller | 512 MB | 2 GB | Lightweight, suitable for branch offices and remote monitoring of Devices. Supports 50 Devices. |

### 3. Supported OS Versions

| OS | Evaluation Mode | Production Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 | Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012 R2, 2012 |
| Linux | Debian 10–11.6, Ubuntu 14–22.04, CentOS 7–9, Fedora 37, Red Hat 7–9.4, openSUSE 15.4 | Ubuntu 14–22.04, Red Hat 7–9.4, CentOS Stream 9/8, CentOS 7 |

### 4. Version Compatibility Matrix

The Mini Poller functionality is available in Remote Collector v3.0.0.

| Remote Collector Version | Supported Functionalities | Compatible OpManager Build |
|---|---|---|
| v3.0.0 (Remote Collector) | Mini Poller | OpManager Build 128628 and above |

**Note :** Requires correct Ethernet card configuration for DPI and NetFlow functionalities.