For IT Policies and Guidance for working remotely during the curtailment, please visit https://telework.lbl.gov/. All purchases are being reviewed by IT.

Computers may not be purchased on Division PCards or reimbursed. If a computer needs to be drop-shipped, arrangements will be made for asset tagging.

Currently, procurement of certain laptop models are delayed due to a global chip shortage and other supply chain issues. Whenever feasible, we request that you order from our "Lab-standard" product catalog, which helps us to optimize our configurations and helps with stewardship of our Lab funds and resources. Custom orders may take several months, depending on the product requested. Please plan accordingly.

Expected processing/delivery times will normally fall within these windows, which begin once the computer is both requested and available to begin processing:

Standard configurations for new employees: 2 Weeks*

System replacements for existing employees: 3-7 Weeks

Standard repurposed system requests: 3-7 Weeks

Special task systems: Dependent on Complexity

*A loaner system may issued if 2 weeks notice is not given for new employees. If a loaner is issued for this reason, we may take longer than 2 weeks to prepare the primary system.

Overview

IT provides the following services for all new and re-purposed workstation requests:

Help selecting the ideal computer for your work and budget
Procurement of hardware and accessories
Enrolling computers in our management systems
Pre-configuring computers with Berkeley Lab recommended software and settings
Delivery, installation, and configuration based on customer needs
Transfer data, settings, and applications from previous workstation
Retrieval and salvage of previous workstation

Rates

As of June 1, 2018, IT has new rates for system configuration and refreshes.

Lab-Standard Model

Non-Standard Model

Repurposed System

New Install

$250

$250 + $100/hr for

specifying and procurement

$250

System Refresh

$250

$100/hr + $100/hr for

specifying and procurement

$250

These fees ares not charged for "Standard" Primary Workstations issued to personnel from Operations Divisions, as part of the Operations Desktop Support program. A fee of $250 will be charged for any customized system.

How to Request A Computer

Users can request a computer through one of our Google forms. These forms will generate a service request in the askUs system.

You must be logged in to google with your LBL account as the active account (for users who sign in to multiple google accounts).

Please submit all requests for computers at least 2 weeks in advance, for standard models, and 4-6 weeks in advance for custom systems.

Workstation Type

Request Form

Who Should Use This Form

Notes

Lab-Standard

Lab-Standard Computer Request Form

Anyone wishing to purchase a standard model of laptop, desktop, or iPad

All Operations personnel will use this form, except under special circumstances.

IT highly recommends that users deploy Lab-standard models. These are readily available for quick delivery, and we have better tools and expertise available to support these systems.

The Lab-standards are summarized below.

Re-purposed (used)

Lab-Standard Computer Request Form

Anyone who wants a zero-cost re-purposed workstation from IT's available inventory.

IT makes systems available to all Lab research groups after they have passed the end of their primary service life. The equipment is available at no cost, and the erasing, re-installation, OS license, configuration and installation costs $250 per system.

The models and performance of these systems is subject to availability.

Custom Specification

Custom Computer Request Form

Anyone whose computing needs are not met by any of the Lab Standards.

In general it costs more to select, procure, and support custom computer equipment, and the use of standard equipment is encouraged when possible, but IT will provision and support whatever equipment is needed for a given project.

Computer Selection

Lab-Standards

Any customization made to these specifications will require additional time and labor for provisioning.
Selecting from the standard configurations will ensure the fastest delivery of your workstation.

To see more details, expand the hardware list you want to see below:

Windows Computers

General Purpose

Mid-Tier

Graphics Performance

High
Performance

Purpose and Use Cases

Everyday computing tasks include office applications, browser-based applications, and light-duty analysis.

Recommended for: Most non-scientific users and scientists using terminal emulation (SSH)

Mid-range computing, such as large spreadsheets, ECAD design, software development, and CPU-intensive applications

Recommended for: Scientists analyzing small local data sets and Developers

Graphic-intensive applications, including 3D modeling, CAD design work, and graphic and video editing

Recommended for: Mechanical Engineers, Graphic Artists, 3D modelers

Computation-intensive applications, including modeling, data analysis, software development, and running virtual machines

Recommended for: Intensive data processing and analysis

Windows Desktop

DELL Precision 3450 SFF

Processor: 6-core i5-10500 - 3.1GHz up to 4.5GHz
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Graphics: Intel Integrated Graphics
Memory: 8GB 1X8GB DDR4 2666MHz or 2933MHz
Storage: M.2 PCIe 256GB Class 35 SSD HD
Network: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11ax Dual Band (2x2) Wireless Module + Bluetooth 5 (555-BFRR)
Keyboard: Dell KB216 Wired Multi-Media Keyboard
Mouse: Dell Laser Wired Mouse - MS3220
Warranty: 5 Year Limited Hardware Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis & Keep Your Hard Drive
Cost: $920

DELL Precision 3450 SFF

Processor: Intel Core i9-10900 (10 Core, 20M cache, base 2.8GHz, up to 5.2GHz) DDR4-2933 (338-BVOH)
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro P1000, 4GB, 4mDP, to DP adapter
Memory: 32GB 2X16GB DDR4 2666MHz or 2933MHz (2933MHz requires Intel Core i7 or above) UDIMM Non-ECC Memory (370-AFGF)
Storage: M.2 PCIe 512GB Class 40 SSD HD
Network: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11ax Dual Band (2x2) Wireless Module + Bluetooth 5 (555-BFRR)
Keyboard: Dell KB216 Wired Multi-Media Keyboard
Mouse: Dell Laser Wired Mouse - MS3220
Cost: $1,788

Dell Precision 5820 Tower

Processor: Intel Xeon Processor W-2225 (4C 4.1GHz 4.6GHz Turbo HT 8.25MB 105W DDR4-2933) (338-BUOB)
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro RTX4000, 8GB
Memory: 32GB 2x16GB DDR4 2933MHz RDIMM ECC Memory
Storage: M.2 PCIe 512GB Class 40 SSD HD
Wireless: Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8265 (802.11ac) 2x2 + Bluetooth
Optical Drive: 6x Half-Height DVD-/+RW
Keyboard: Dell KB216 Wired Multi-Media Keyboard
Mouse: Mouse wired-USB
Warranty: 5 Year Limited Hardware Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis & Keep Your Hard Drive
Cost: $2,728

Dell Precision 5820 Tower

Processor: Intel Xeon Processor W-2235 (6C 3.8GHz 4.6GHz Turbo HT 8.25MB 130W DDR4-2933) (338-BUOF)
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Graphics: Dual NVIDIA® Quadro® P400, 2GB, 3 mDP (5820T)
Memory: 32GB 2x16GB DDR4 2933MHz RDIMM ECC Memory
Storage: M.2 PCIe 1TB Class 40 SSD HD + 2.5" 256GB SSD Calss 20 SSD
Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11ax Dual Band (2x2) Wireless Module + Bluetooth 5 (555-BFRR)
Keyboard: Dell KB216 Wired Multi-Media Keyboard
Mouse: No Mouse
Optical Drive: 6x Half Height DVD-/+RW
Warranty: 5 Year
Cost: $2,840

General Purpose

Mid-Tier: IT Workstation Support is in the process of phasing out the use of 7000-series models listed below in favor of comparable 5420 and 5430 models. 7000 models will be sold until the existing stock is depleted. Operations primary mid-tier laptops will be the 5420 model with an i7 Processor, with a minimum of 16GB RAM/256 GB SSD.

Graphics Performance

High
Performance

Windows Laptop

Dell Latitude 5420 14-inch

Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-10310U (QC, 10th Gen, 6M cache, base 1.7GHz, up to 4.4GHz, vPro)
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
LCD: 114.0" FHD (1920 x 1080) 220 Nit Anti-Glare Non-Touch, IR cam and Mic, WLAN WWAN Capable
Graphics: Intel Iris XE Graphics
Memory: 8GB RAM DDR4 Non-ECC
Storage: M.2 256GB Class 35 2230 SSD
Keyboard:
Wireless: Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz + Bluetooth 5.1
Weight: 3.5 lbs
Cost: $1,600

Dell Latitude 7420 (Store Only Mid-Tier 1)

Processor: I7-1185G7 (4 Core, 12M cache, base 3.0GHz, up to 4.8GHz)
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
Memory: 16GB, 2666 MHz, DDR4 Non-ECC, Integrated
Storage: 512 GB PCIe Class 40 SSD
Graphics: Intel Iris XE GraphicsProcessor, 16G Memory
Display: 14.0" FHD(1920x1080) AG, SLP, Non-Touch,ComfortView Plus,WVA,400nits, FHD IR Cam,Mic,WLAN,CF
Weight: 2.99 lbs
Cost: $2,258

Dell Latitude 7430 (Store Only Mid-Tier 2)

Processor: Intel Core i7-1265U (10 Core, 12 MB Cache, 12 Threads, up to 4.80 GHz)
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64bit
LCD: 14.0" FHD (1920x1080) AG, SLP, Non-Touch, ComfView+, WVA, 400 nits, FHD IR Cam+IP, WLAN, CF
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory: 32 GB, DDR4, 3200 MHz, Integrated
Hard Drive: M.2 1TB PCIe NVMe Class 40 Solid State Drive
Keyboard: Backlit Keyboard
Security: Contacted SmartCard Reader
Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 2x2 802.11ax 160MHz + Bluetooth 5.2
Battery: 4-cell 58 Whr Express Charge Capable Battery
Power Adapter: 65W E5 Type-C Power Adapter
Optical Drive: No Optical Drive
Environmental Ratings: Energy Star & EPEAT Gold Rated
Warranty Information: 4 Years Hardware Onsite/In-Home Service After Remote Diagnosis & Keep Your Hard Drive
Cost: $3,362

Dell Precision 5560

Processor: Intel Core Processor i9-11950H (8 Core, 24MB Cache, 2.60 GHz to 5.00 GHz, 45W, vPro)
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
LCD:15.6" Ultrasharp UHD+ HDR400, 3840x2400,Touch, w/Prem Panel Guar, 100% Adobe, LBL w/ IR Cam
Graphics:NVIDIA RTX A2000 w/4GB
Memory: 32GB, 2X16GB, DDR4 2933Mhz Non-ECC
Hard Drive: M.2 2280 512 GB, Gen 3 PCIe x4 NVMe, SSD
Keyboard: Internal Single Pointing Backlit Keyboard
Wireless: Intel Dual Band Wireless AX201 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.1 Vpro
Security: None
Battery: 6 Cell 86Whr ExpressCharge Capable Battery
Power Adapter: 130 Watt E5 Type-C Power Adapter
Optical Drive: No Optical Drive
Environmental Ratings: EPEAT Gold Rated
Warranty Information: 5 Years ProSupport Flex with Next Business Day Onsite & KYHD Service
Weight: 4.5lb
Cost: $3,382

Dell Precision 5760

Processor: Intel Core Processor i9-11950H (8 Core, 24MB Cache, 2.60 GHz to 5.00 GHz, 45W, vPro)
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
LCD: 17-inch, WLED FHD+, 1920 x 1200, 60 Hz, Anti-Glare,Non-touch,sRGB 100% min,500 nits, Low BL, IR Camera
Graphics: NVIDIA RTX A2000, 4 GB, GDDR6
Memory: 32GB, 2X16GB,DDR4 3200Mhz Non-ECC
Hard Drive: M.2 2280, 1 TB, Gen 3 PCIe x4 NVMe, SSD
Keyboard: US English Backlit Keyboard
Security: None
Wireless: Intel Dual Band Wireless AX201 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.1 vPro
Battery: 6 Cell 97Whr ExpressCharge Capable Battery
Power Adapter: 130 Watt E5 Power Adapter
Optical Drive: No Optical Drive
Environmental Ratings: Energy Star & EPEAT Gold Rated
Warranty Information: 3 Years Hardware Service with Onsite Service After Remote Diagnosis & KYHD Service
Weight:  5.5 lbs
 Cost: $3,903

Apple Computers

General Purpose

Mid-Tier

Graphics Performance

High
Performance

Purpose and Use Cases

Everyday computing tasks include office applications, browser-based applications, and light-duty analysis.

Recommended for: Most non-scientific users and scientists using terminal emulation (SSH)

Mid-range computing, such as large spreadsheets, ECAD design, software development, and CPU-intensive applications

Recommended for: Scientists analyzing small local data sets and Developers

Graphic-intensive applications, including 3D modeling, CAD design work, and graphic and video editing

Recommended for: Mechanical Engineers, Graphic Artists, 3D modelers

Computation-intensive applications, including modeling, data analysis, software development, and running virtual machines

Recommended for: Intensive data processing and analysis

Mac Desktop

Apple Mac Mini (MGNR3LL/A)

Processor: Apple M1 chip with 8‑core CPU, 8‑core GPU, and 16‑core Neural Engine
Memory: 8GB unified memory
Storage: 256GB SSD storage
Network: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet using RJ-45 connector)
AppleCare: AppleCare Plus
Cost: $740

Apple Mac Mini (Z12N000G2)

Processor: Apple M1 CHIP
8-Core CPU, 8-Core GPU
Memory: 16GB Unified memory
Storage: 512GB SSD storage
Network: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet using RJ-45 connector)
AppleCare: AppleCare Plus
Cost: $1,112

General Purpose

Mid-Tier

Graphics Performance

High
Performance

Mac Laptop

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Space Gray (Z124000FK)

Processor: Apple M1 chip with 8‑core CPU, 7‑core GPU, and 16‑core Neural Engine
Memory: 16GB Unified Memory
Storage: 256GB SSD storage
Display: 13-inch Retina Display
Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard - US English
Features: Touch ID - Force Touch Trackpad - Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
AppleCare: AppleCare Plus
Cost: $1,366

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
Space Gray (MKGQ3LL/A)

Processor: Apple M1 Pro chip with 10‑core CPU
Graphics: 16‑core GPU
Memory: 16GB Unified Memory
Storage: 1TB SSD
Display: 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
Features: Three Thunderbolt, 4 (USB-C) ports, SDXC card slot, HDMI port
3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 port
AppleCare: AppleCare Plus
Cost: $2,665

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch
Space Gray (MK193LL/A)

Processor: Apple M1 Pro chip with 10-core CPU with 8 performance cores and 2 efficiency cores
Graphics: 16-core GPU
Memory: 16GB unified Memory
Storage: 1TB SSD
Display: 16.2-inch (diag) Liquid Retina XDR display with 3456-by-2234 native resolution at 254 pixels per inch
Features: SDXC card slot; HDMI port; 3.5 mm headphone jack; MagSafe 3 port; Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard - US English
AppleCare: AppleCare Plus
Cost: $2,956

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch Space Gray (Z14V0016X)

Processor: Apple M1 Max with 10C CPU
Graphics: 32-Core GPU
Memory: 32GB unified memory
Storage: 2TB SSD storage
Display: 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
Power: 140W USB-C Power Adapter
Features: Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English
AppleCare: AppleCare Plus
Cost: $4,140

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch Space Gray (Z14V0016J)

Processor: Apple M1 Pro with 10-core CPU
Graphics: 16-core GPU
Memory: 32GB Unified Memory
Storage: 2TB SSD storage
Display: 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
Battery: 100-watt-hour lithium-polymer
Power: 140W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
Features: Three Thunderbolt 4 ports; HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
Weight: 4.7 pounds (2.1 kg)
Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard - US English
AppleCare: AppleCare Plus
Cost: $3,751

Chrome Devices

Coming Soon

ChromeOS

Berkeley Lab IT strongly recommends that all users consider using ChromeOS devices. These systems are very inexpensive, and require little-to-no configuration and management. With a wide range of extensions and Android applications available, as well as integration with the Lab's Google tools, these can be an excellent choice for many users. They are ideal for providing remote access to applications and services running on other desktops, servers, and VMs. Please see the ChromeOS FAQ.

Virtual Machines

Berkeley Lab IT also provides on-demand VM hosting for scientific applications. See the Science VM FAQ for more information.

Standard Software

PC Desktop

PC Laptop

Mac Desktop

Mac Laptop

Chrome Desktop/Laptop

Linux Desktop

Windows 10 Professional
Chrome
Firefox
Sophos
BigFix
Zoom
Druva InSync
RSIGuard
Acrobat Reader DC
Notepad ++
Cisco VPN Client

MacOS 11.4 ( Big Sur)
Chrome
Firefox
Sophos
BigFix
Zoom
Druva InSync
RSIGuard
Cisco VPN Client
(Operations only)

Google Apps
RealVNC
Remote Desktop
Zoom
Cisco VPN Client

Ubuntu
Chrome
Firefox
Sophos
BigFix
Zoom
Druva InSync
Cisco VPN Client

Backup Software

Protect your data! Use Druva InSync to backup your workstations.

Please see the Druva InSync FAQ for details, or sign up at software.lbl.gov.

For other backup questions, please see the Backups page.

Additional Help Resources

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For IT Policies and Guidance for working remotely during the curtailment, please visit https://telework.lbl.gov/. All purchases are being reviewed by IT.

Table of Contents

Overview

Rates

How to Request A Computer

Lab-Standards

ChromeOS

Virtual Machines

Standard Software

PC Desktop

PC Laptop

Mac Desktop

Mac Laptop

Chrome Desktop/Laptop

Linux Desktop

Backup Software

Additional Help Resources

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Request a Computer

For IT Policies and Guidance for working remotely during the curtailment, please visit https://telework.lbl.gov/. All purchases are being reviewed by IT.

Table of Contents

Overview

Rates

How to Request A Computer

Lab-Standards

ChromeOS

Virtual Machines

Standard Software

PC Desktop

PC Laptop

Mac Desktop

Mac Laptop

Chrome Desktop/Laptop

Linux Desktop

Backup Software

Additional Help Resources