run natively on macOS. You must use a Windows virtual machine or Boot Camp (on Intel Macs). 4. Key Components for Deployment
Please note that system requirements may vary depending on the specific version of Aspen Hysys. It's recommended to check the official AspenTech documentation for the version you're using. Aspen Hysys System Requirements
For modern versions like , the core requirements have shifted toward 64-bit dominance and high RAM density to handle "Equation Oriented" modeling. 1. The Core Specifications (V14 & V12) run natively on macOS
| Prerequisite | Version | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 4.8 or later | Required for License Manager and GUI | | Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable | 2015-2022 (latest) | Installed automatically, but check for conflicts | | SQL Server (Express or Standard) | 2017 or 2019 | Required for Aspen Simulation Workbook & Case Studies | | Internet Explorer | 11 | Used for embedded help browser (even if Edge is default) | | Adobe Acrobat Reader | DC or later | For viewing manual PDFs | Key Components for Deployment Please note that system
| Component | HPC/Optimization Grade | | :--- | :--- | | | Dual Intel Xeon Gold 6438M (32 cores total) or AMD EPYC 9354 | | RAM | 128 GB to 256 GB DDR5 ECC Reg | | Storage | RAID 10 NVMe SSDs (Read speed > 5000 MB/s) | | GPU | NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada (For Aspen Simulation Workbook 3D) | | Cooling | Liquid cooling (Closed-loop) |