What Are the System Requirements for Candelis PACS?

The system requirements for Candelis PACS vary based on the facility's imaging volume and deployment method. Candelis ImageGrid VM calls for a minimum of 8 CPU cores, 64 GB RAM and 2 TB of storage to access full PACS functionality. It is also compatible with multiple hypervisors, including AWS and Azure. Read on for more about the system requirements and setup for Candelis PACS.  

What Does the Setup and Integration of Candelis PACS Look Like? 

It’s crucial to understand the baseline hardware requirements when planning ImageGrid PACS deployment. Candelis PACS supports enterprise-grade virtualization platforms and cloud infrastructure to accommodate diverse IT environments. Here are some specs to consider:

  • CPU core requirements: The ImageGrid VM PACS configuration performs optimally with 8 CPU cores, though 16 or 32 CPU cores are preferred for high-volume facilities.
  • Cloud deployment options: Organizations can run ImageGrid Cloud PACS on Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, helping eliminate the need for on-premises hardware.
  • Hybrid configurations: Many healthcare facilities choose to combine on-premises ImageGrid systems with ASTRA Cloud backup. This decision offers data protection without vendor lock-in. 

How Secure Is Candelis PACS Once It’s Set Up?

Candelis PACS is highly secure. It's more secure than traditional storage methods and has advanced disaster recovery capabilities for your peace of mind. Here are a few of the features it offers to provide security and data protection:

  • HIPAA-compliant: The HIPAA Security Rule requires covered healthcare organizations to retain all protected health information for at least six years. Candelis PACS abides by this regulation and serves as a long-term storage facility for medical imaging, helping reduce the risk of image loss and HIPAA Security Rule violations. 
  • Additional security measures: Our integrated security measures, such as encryption and SSL for data transfers, ensure that only authorized parties can decrypt shared data. 
  • Cloud-backed solutions: With our cloud-based software, you get automated backup with disaster recovery, so you won't risk losing crucial patient files. 

What Makes Candelis Different From Cloud-Only Solutions?

Unlike cloud-only PACS, where you need to choose a single deployment model, Candelis offers you on-premises servers, cloud-only, or hybrid, where you get on-premises servers with cloud backup. We also offer virtual on-premises options that let you maintain local control. 

Another key difference is that cloud-only solutions typically may require you to abandon your existing PACS. Candelis works alongside your current systems and can even be integrated with third-party systems. 

With Cloud-only solutions, data has to reside on the vendor's servers and you may be subject to their policies. This issue can affect access and result in unnecessary delays. Candelis enables you to control and own your data locally and cloud backup is optional instead of mandatory. 

Upgrade Your PACS With Candelis

If you're looking for a PACS solution, ImageGrid™ by Candelis is the superior choice. With support for multiple modalities, security features and even mobile compatibility, our software can handle your most demanding imaging and file storage needs wherever, whenever. 

Do you want to know if your systems meet the requirements for Candelis PACS? Book your free demo today, or contact our team for more information about any of our products.