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Custom Hardware Configurations

CLA-OIT encourages users and departments to select from one of the standard or enhanced configurations, but we recognize that some situations require custom solutions.

Funding

CLA will fund $500 of approved custom computers. Printed Budget (PB) laptops are allocated an additional $200 of funding for a total of $700. To receive CRP funding from CLA, custom configured computers must be one of the following models:

Custom PC Desktop: 06A

  • Dell Optiplex 755

Custom PC Laptop: 07A

  • Dell Latitude D630
  • Dell Latitude D430

Custom Mac Desktop: 06B

  • Apple iMac
  • Apple Mac Pro
  • Apple Mac Mini

Custom Mac Laptop: 07B

  • Apple MacBook
  • Apple MacBook Pro
  • Apple MacBook Air

Unfunded Configurations

  • Desktop 06C
  • Laptop 07C

Support

To receive technical support from CLA-OIT, custom configurations must meet the following minimum specifications:

  • Enterprise-class vendor & model
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 80 GB hard drive
  • Gigabit ethernet
  • 802.11 b/g/n (for laptops)
  • DVD Burner
  • 3 year warranty

Recommendations and ordering assistance
Contact your CLA-OIT Regional Technician

Additional information and assistance
Adam Mielke
Service Desk Manager
miel0038@umn.edu
612-624-4357

General and configuration questions
Jamey Hansen
Director of InfoTech Services
hansenj@umn.edu
612-626-3666

CLA Office of Information Technology
110 Anderson Hall
257 19th Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

612-624-4357 (4-HELP)
help@cla.umn.edu
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