Flame 2018, 2018.1, 2018.2, & 2018.3, 2018.3.1 Update system requirements

Autodesk Support

Oct 8, 2023


Products and versions covered


Issue:

These are system requirements for the 2018 versions of Flame on Linux and macOS. See also Flame 2017 system requirements. For other products, see: Please also read the documentation on products & licenses, and installation.

Solution:

Minimum system requirements

(Flame, Flame Assist, Flare, Lustre)
 
OSCentOS 7.2: download custom Autodesk CentOS 7.2 ISOMD5.
or
CentOS 7.4: download custom Autodesk CentOS 7.4 ISOMD5
Mac OS 10.11.x El Capitan, 10.12.x Sierra, 10.13.5 High Sierra.

if you wish to upgrade to High Sierra 10.13.x , please consult the FAQ Action is required to avoid data loss
GPUNVIDIA Quadro 6000 or newer.Minimum 4 GB VRAM
CPUIntel 64 multi-core processorIntel 64 multi core processor
Audio cardALSA compatibleInternal Core audio
DKUversion 12.0.6 download: tarmd5 
RAM16 GB
Other1920 x 1200 display with 60hz refresh rate
US keyboard
Mouse

Autodesk Certified Workstations

  • All components included in system requirements have been certified by Autodesk
  • All issues relative to specific hardware components will be treated by support team as valid
  • Fully supported by DKU & system hardware check (Linux only)

Current certified Linux workstations

HP Z8 G4System Requirements
Linux CentOS 7.4
  • Flagship HP Desktop Workstation
  • Background reactor compatible
  • Maximum performance and flexibility
Dell Precision 7920 TowerSystem Requirements
Linux CentOS 7.4
  • Flagship Dell Desktop Workstation
  • Background reactor compatible
  • Maximum performance and flexibility
Dell Precision 7920 RackSystem Requirements
Linux CentOS 7.4
  • Flagship Dell Desktop Workstation
  • Background reactor compatible
  • Maximum performance and flexibility
 

Legacy certified Linux workstations

HP Z840System requirements
Setup Guide
Linux CentOS 7.2 or CentOS 7.4
  • Background Reactor Compatible
HP Z820

System requirements
Linux CentOS 7.2 support only

  • Background Reactor Compatible
HP Z440System requirements
Linux CentOS 7.2 or CentOS 7.4
  • Entry level HP Desktop Workstation
  • Background Reactor unsupported
  • Autodesk Lustre unsupported
 

Current certified Mac workstations

iMacPro (Late 2017)

System requirements

  • Apple iMac Pro
  • Background Reactor not supported
MacPro (Late 2013)

System requirements

  • Apple desktop
  • Background Reactor not supported
iMac Retina 5K (mid 2017)

System requirements

  • Apple iMac
  • Background Reactor not supported

 

Workstations self-qualified by vendor

  • All components included in system requirements have been qualified against Autodesk's certified workstations by the vendor.

Linux:

Dell T7910For more information, contact your local Dell vendor.
Linux CentOS 7.2 or CentOS 7.4
  • Flagship Dell Desktop Workstation
  • Background Reactor unsupported
  • Autodesk Lustre supported
Lenovo P910For more information, contact your local Lenovo vendor.
Linux CentOS 7.2 or CentOS 7.4
  • Flagship Lenovo Desktop Workstation
  • Background Reactor unsupported
  • Autodesk Lustre supported


Storage solutions self-qualified by vendor

All storage solutions mentioned below have been qualified against Autodesk's certified storage solution by the vendor.

Infortrend
EonStor DS 4024 & JB 3024
Infortrend product information
  • Ultimate mid-range storage performance
  • Innovative dual host board design
  • Fully integrated 12Gb/s SAS
  • SSD-optimized
  • Comprehensive data and security services
  • Durable and long-lasting emergency backup power
Quantum
Xcellis 
Scale-out and workflow storage
Quantum product information
  • Flexible continuous scalability
  • Multi-protocol access built-in
  • Flexible connectivity options
  • Powered by StorNext 5
Dell EMC
Isilon scale out storage
Dell EMC solutions Overview

Dell EMC Isilon configuration & optimization white paper
  • Supports industry standard 4K formats, 4K/UHD color management, real-time monitoring and playback via SDI of 4K/UHD material at 50P and 60P
  • Extreme Performance: Dell EMC Isilon All-Flash accelerates content creation, management and delivery in the most demanding creation, broadcast, and delivery environments.
Netapp
E5600 Hybrid-Flash Array
Netapp E5600 product information
  • Standard SANtricity software features are available with every E-Series and EF-Series storage system.
  • High availability: Dual I/O path protection and mirroring.
  • Performance SSD Cache: Achieve automatic serving of high-reference data by up to 5TB of SSD via data-driven caching.
  • SANtricity Storage Manager: Manage the SANtricity OS and E-Series storage systems and EF-Series all-flash arrays.
OpenDrives
Avalanche NAS
Avalanche NAS product information
  • An all-flash (SSD) array to minimize latency and maximize performance.
  • 18 GB/s aggregate throughput.
  • Native NAS protocols (NFS,SMB).
  • Edit, render, transcode, color and incorporate visual effects faster than ever.
  • Specific memory and caching enhancements to optimize speed.
  • Supports any file format, codec, or resolution.

Legacy certified workstations

Flame 2018 support for legacy certified workstations listed by descending order of performance:

  • HP Z820 (system requirements), setup guide: Linux CentOS 7.2 only.
  • HP Z800 2nd generation : Linux CentOS 7.2 only.
2nd Generation Z800 components (supported)
Nvidia Quadro Q6000
AJA Kona 3G
Infiniband QDR

Unsupported workstations

  • HP Z800 first generation
  • HP 8600
1st Generation Z800 components (not supported)
Nvidia Quadro FX 5800
AJA OEM 2K
Infiniband DDR
Myricom 10GigE

Products:

Flame;

Versions:

2018;


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