7 PACS Sistema 47.15.05.001 Syngo Plaza

Data Sheet

syngo®.plaza Software Version VB10A and higher

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Contents

Intended Use of syngo.plaza 3

Highlights 4

System Overview 5

Workplace Features 8

PACS Backend Features 15

Archiving 16

User Administration 17

Accessories 18

Software Requirements 19

Hardware Requirements 20

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Intended Use

syngo.plaza is a Picture Archiving and Communication System intended to display, process, read, report, communicate, distribute, store, and archive digital medical images, including mammographic images. It supports the physician in diagnosis and treatment planning.

For primary image diagnosis in Mammo graphy only uncompressed or non-lossy compressed images and only preprocessed DICOM “For Presentation” images must be used.

Also monitors (displays) and printers which received FDA clearance for Mammography must be used.

syngo.plaza also supports DICOM Structured Reports.

In a comprehensive imaging suite, syngo.plaza integrates Hospital / Radiology Information Systems (HIS/RIS) to enable customer-specific workflows.

syngo.plaza optionally uses a variety of advanced postprocessing applications.

Note: Web-based image distribution is not intended for reporting.

Highlights

syngo.plaza is the agile PACS and reading software, where 2D, 3D, and 4D reading comes together in one place.

High-throughput reading Rapid loading performancesyngo.plaza loads large image data sets quickly and efficiently, thanks to a fast loading performance. This helps to minimize unproductive time spent waiting for images to load, and enables you to start reading right away. Personalized tools and layoutssyngo.plaza’s attractive and intuitive interface allows you to navigate through cases quickly and effectively. Customizable layouts make your daily routine more efficient – and increase reading throughput. Wide spectrum of clinical applicationssyngo.plaza saves time by allowing you to access features that are usually only available at separate workstations. Plus, when used with syngo.via1 you can access advanced applications from your PACS through No-click integration.

Ultimate potential of syngo Common intuitive user interfacesyngo is Siemens’ unique platform for medical imaging, providing rapid access to great applications. Systems and services go hand-in-hand and have the same look and feel. Seamlessly connected hospital ITsyngo.plaza integrates seamlessly with the syngo platform and Siemens modalities, delivering an end-to-end imaging solution. This means that you benefit from rapid and smooth data exchange, accelerating work-flows and enhancing patient care. Convenient single-vendor solutionBy deploying syngo.plaza in conjunction with other syngo products and Siemens imaging equipment, you benefit from a single-vendor solution of superior quality.

Easy-to-manage IT Modular and scalable designsyngo.plaza is characterized by its modular software, applications and hardware. As a result, it is suitable for deployment in a wide range of customer scenarios and can respond flexibly to changing requirements. Minimal administrative effortWith syngo.plaza you can significantly reduce the IT department’s administrative effort. The system is reliable, stable, and easy to manage. Plus it can be integrated into Microsoft and Citrix environments. Smart Data ConversionSiemens offers fast and efficient mechanisms to elevate existing legacy PACS systems to syngo.plaza.

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1) syngo.via can be used as a standalone device or together with a variety of syngo.via-based software options, which are medical devices in their own right.

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System Overview

syngo.plaza offers you a highly scalable PACS that can cover a wide range of scenarios from a single workplace up to an Enterprise PACS.

For experiencing the new look & feel of syngo.plaza, your local Siemens Sales Representative can provide you a trial version.

Introduction

As a DICOM-based PACS, syngo.plaza is the central image management system in radiology for exchanging images and information with the connected systems.

An innovative, intelligent, and intuitive graphic user interface (GUI) allows an optimized usability of the system with just a few mouse clicks and makes syngo.plaza easy to operate.

The GUI is available in German, English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, or Japanese.

syngo.plaza can be fast and easiliy installed, configurated, and upgraded.

It is possible to extend the syngo.plaza system by adding hardware and software components.

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System Overview

Typical Workplaces

Reporting Workplace

Workplace for image evaluation and reporting. Demo/Rounds Workplace

syngo.plaza as a demonstration console with a connected projector or for ward rounds running on a laptop. Preparation of the data with the syngo.plaza feature “manual worklist”. Quality Assurance (QA) Workplace

Workplace for 2D image post-processing and report preparation by the radiographer. Image Distribution Workplace

Web-enabled workplace for viewing images and reports distributed by a syngo.plaza server to the wards, or outpatient ward. Access to images and reports are controlled by the reading workflow and by the user rights.

◾ syngo.plaza can record all security- related actions in an audit trail (providing the hospital with proof of responsibility). This includes logging on to the system, sending, and deleting data.

◾ syngo.plaza workplace can be configured to logout a user, if this user has not used the application for a specified time period (auto logoff functionality).

Virus Protection

Anti-virus software should be installed on each server and workplace.Please note:syngo.plaza is tested together with Trendmicro virus scanner. Other virus scanner can be validated by the customer. A validation procedure is provided together with the syngo.plaza Release Information.

Data Security

syngo.plaza includes a coordinated concept to protect patient privacy against misuse and unauthorized use. This concept includes a mechanism for user authentication and access control.

Thus syngo.plaza provides all technical prerequisites for fulfilling the legal requirements of data security, e.g. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) for the U.S.A.

However, the system administrator is responsible for actual compliance with laws and regulations.

Security Measures

syngo.plaza provides a highly configurable access control:

◾ Access to functions as well as to data is only permitted to authorized and authenticated users. Each user is identifiable at all times.

◾ Users must change their password after a certain period. This period is

configurable.

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The combination of syngo.plaza and syngo.via1) allows to perform 2D, 3D, and 4D reading from a single

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1) syngo.via can be used as a standalone device or together with a variety of syngo.via-based software options, which are medical devices in their own right.

Storage and Archiving

Storage Systems

In general, a distinction is made between short-term storage (STS) and long-term storage (LTS):

◾ STS provides fast access to image data

◾ LTS provides large capacity to ar-chive image data Images are periodically copied from STS to LTS. syngo.plaza supports writing multiple copies of the data to be archived. For more detailed information, refer to chapter “Archiving” on page 16f.

Migration to syngo.plaza

Customers with Sienet Magic, syngo Imaging XS, syngo Imaging or any 3rd party PACS can change over to syngo.plaza. For an easy and seamless migration, Siemens offers various tools and services.

syngo Imaging XS Transition

The Fast Migration Service from syngo Imaging XS to syngo.plaza is done by an efficient database transition. This allows switching to syngo.plaza within hours.A NAS archiving system that is connected to a syngo Imaging XS system through a CIFS mount point can be reconnected to syngo.plaza. So it can be easily reused.Archives of syngo Imaging XS systems using Legato HSM archives or DAS jukeboxes, shall be migrated into a syngo.plaza compatible NAS archive before starting a syngo Imaging XS migration using Fast Migration Service. Smart Data Conversion (SDC)

SDC provides a unique method to convert images from legacy SIENET Magic archives to syngo.plaza. A dedicated SDC controller processes native SIENET Magic image data and transfers the converted images directly into syngo.plaza.

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The following workplace features are available:

Functional Scope ◾ Image Navigator

◾ DICOM Query/Retrieve

◾ Opening and processing of images while receiving them (work in progress)

◾ Creation of manual worklists

◾ Display and setting of flags for report- relevant images

◾ Highly configurable loading of image and patient data

◾ DICOM worklist for importing image data

◾ Splitting series

◾ Image processing functions copy/paste/ cut

◾ Sorting images, merging studies

◾ Function “Shutter” for masking non- relevant image parts

◾ “Save As” function for intended duplication of studies (e.g. correction reports)

Innovative and Intuitive GUI

◾ Findings Navigator

◾ Quick start of functions with SmartSelect

◾ Corner Menus

Study Management

Study Management permits you to optimize your reporting workflow by:

◾ Displaying the report status

◾ Setting the report status

Image Display/Image Reporting

◾ Loading of several patients/studies at the same time

◾ Loading of several patients/studies for comparison

◾ Simultaneous loading of current and prior studies

◾ Configurable load behavior of prior studies

◾ Loading of flagged images

◾ Image transfer by drag&drop

◾ Display, processing, and splitting of multiframes

◾ Color image display in true color (16 million colors) or monochrome

◾ Synchronized display of examinations

◾ Symmetric and asymmetric layouts

◾ Rearranging the image order by drag&drop

◾ User-independent saving of the new image order

◾ Dynamic image display (movie mode)

◾ Display of MPEG-2 video DICOM files

◾ Simultaneous marking of a specific spatial location in different series of a study (Cross Reference)

◾ Simultaneous labeling of the same vertebra throughout a series (Spine Labeling)

Token View with Token Navigator

◾ Advanced overview of currently displayed series and images

◾ Options for identifying the viewing status of these images

◾ Sending studies/series to manual worklist

Patient Jacket

◾ All-in-one browser solution for the loaded patient

◾ Reporting on multiple procedures belonging to the same patient at the same time

◾ Providing all required information about previous procedures of a patient at just one glance

◾ Easy loading of images

◾ Easy access to previous and current studies, reports, DICOM Structured Reports and DICOM Presentation States

◾ Anchoring studies to layout segments to compare them with subsequent loaded studies

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Patient and Study Administration

◾ Opening images from all worklists as well as from the Patient Jacket

◾ Batch mode to process all patient data in your worklist one after the other.

◾ Easy navigation through loaded patient data (in the Access bar)

◾ Import of DICOM, TIFF, JPEG, and BMP objects

◾ Export of DICOM, TIFF, JPEG, AVI, and BMP objects

◾ Creating filters for the patient list, saving them and reusing them

◾ Releasing images for other computers (global access rights)

◾ Emergency symbol to identify acute examinations

◾ Prioritizing of send jobs in case of emergency

◾ Renaming patients and studies

Processing Tools

◾ User-specific configuration of shortcut keys for all tools and layouts

◾ Windowing of color images

◾ Assignment of window level presets

◾ Display of images with VOILUT, assignment of other VOILUTs

◾ Inversion, rotation, flipping, magnifying glass

◾ Continuous zooming and panning of images

◾ Zooming of image sections (Rectangle Zoom)

◾ Length and angle measurement (incl. calibration function)

◾ Measurement of the cardiothoracic ratio (CTR Mode)

◾ Pixel lens, histogram

◾ Comments about images with text and graphics

◾ Configurable text layout

◾ Transmission of single images

◾ Image exchange with other Windows programs

◾ Image and report printing on paper printer

◾ Changing the current layout by one click (Layout Navigator)

◾ Digital Subtraction Angiography reading

◾ Display and print of images in an “as-last-seen” view

◾ Viewing and storing of DICOM Structured Reports

◾ Working with DICOM Grayscale Softcopy Presentation States

◾ Reading of CDs/DVDs, import of data from CD/DVD into the syngo.plaza database

Nuclear (Nuclear Medicine) This feature enhances syngo.plaza by offering functions for a nuclear medicine environment.

◾ NUC color LUT to create color images from black-and-white images in accordance with the modality

◾ Autowindowing mechanisms adapted to nuclear medicine: e.g., maximum flow of entire series

Smart ReadEnables special handling for a defined subset of series. Series are marked rule based as Smart Read series. Preferences:

◾ Minimizing wait times to speed up the overall reading process

◾ Identifying selected large volume data, for example thin slice series, to prevent them from loading

DICOM Print (Filming)

DICOM Print permits exposure of images on film by connecting a digital camera (DICOM printer). The films can be output in black-and-white or in color. For validated digital cameras, please contact your Siemens Sales Representative.

Please note that there may be a loss in diagnostic quality of the film compared with the original image.

Functional Scope

◾ Display of the assigned window values when transferring an image from the Viewer to Filming

◾ Full range of DICOM printer functions for printing on film

◾ DICOM color printing on paper and film (e.g., for Doppler studies, 3D reconstructions)

◾ Applying presentation LUTs by the DICOM printers

◾ Changing which images compose the virtual filmsheet, rearranging images

◾ Different film layouts

◾ Any selection of single images by drag&drop or complete series

◾ Films in anatomical size: The anatomy shown in the images can be exposed on film in its real-life size

◾ Control of film job execution

Creating Patient Media

syngo.plaza supports creation of patient media.Please note, the CD/DVD burning software has to be provided by the customer.

Functional Scope

◾ Writing data to CD/DVD in DICOM conformant format according to IHE PDI profile

◾ Writing a user-selected DICOM viewer onto the media to review the DICOM images on any PC

◾ Decompressing images before writing

If a RIS is integrated:

◾ Fetching latest reports

◾ Writing reports onto CD/DVD

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Workflow Support for Mammography

The option “Workflow Support for Mammography” is protected by license.When using DICOM SR templates for Mammography reading, a BI-RADS reporting scheme option is available. The BI-RADS values follow the guidelines from the American College of Radiology (ACR).

With the Workflow Support for Mammography Option The following features are provided:

◾ Mammo layouts ◾ Ability to create workflow steps ◾ Multimodality reading ◾ Ellipse ROI ◾ Invert grayscale of soft tissue ◾ Option for reporting according to BI-RADS classification

◾ Images displayed according to their laterality

◾ No gaps between the images ◾ Image text aligned opposite to chest wall

◾ Mammo relevant display modes ◾ Display of different VOI LUTS ◾ Show/hide CAD1) markers ◾ Support of 5 MP displays2)

◾ Support of further special view positions

syngo.plaza CD Viewer

syngo.plaza CD viewer can be written onto a media to read DICOM- compliant media on any PC. It provides the well-known syngo UI style and the following features:

◾ Two-monitor mode ◾ Patient Browser ◾ Display layouts ◾ Multipatient Comparison mode ◾ Import and export functionality

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1) Only display – no CAD functionality

2) In the U.S., monitors (displays) should not be used for diagnosis, unless the monitor (printer) has specifically received 510(k) clearance for this purpose.

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Extending the Functional Scope

The functionality of syngo.plaza can be extended by several useful advanced post-processing features and applications.

DICOM SR Viewer The DICOM SR Viewer application is used to display DICOM Structured Reports. You can create or edit1) DICOM Structured Reports for reporting purposes. Different style sheets can be made available to display different report types. Please note that DICOM Structured Reports sent or received as read-only files can be opened only for viewing.The support of a BI-RADS1) reporting scheme for mammography reporting can be ordered as an option.

Variable Compressionsyngo.plaza provides the possibility to define user-specific profiles controlling the compression formats used while loading images. Using this provision improves the loading performance in low-bandwidth scenarios. JPEG compression and JPEG 2000 compression is available in lossy and lossless mode.

Embedded 3D Functionalities2):

Embedded 3D Basic: Embedded 3D Basic provides you with tools for 3D reconstruction and evaluation of MR and CT images:

◾ Creating multiplanar reconstructions: standard views, oblique, curved, and cross-curved reconstructions

◾ Various projection techniques: MIP, MinIP, AveIP, Gray Scale, Shaded Surface Rendering

◾ Zooming, panning, windowing 3D views

◾ User-defined window level presets

◾ Configurable font size

◾ Measuring distances and angles, adding annotations

◾ Capturing single views or all displayed views

◾ Entering series description during capturing

◾ Saving MPR series

◾ Saving the rotation of a 3D view as movie

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Embedded 3D Vessel Matrix:

Enhancement of Embedded 3D Basic by the quantitative evaluation of contrast-enhanced CT and MR angiography exams:

◾ Drawing vessel courses (centerline) in Curved mode and Cross-Curved mode

◾ Vessel Localizer (projection of vessel course into a plane, graphical display of diameter and area)

◾ Excluding tissue from the evaluation whose calcium density exceeds a certain threshold

◾ Calculating area and diameter

◾ Calculating length of vessel segments

◾ Calculating the degree of stenosis

◾ Adding and editing annotations

◾ Saving Vessel Localizer, report, and reconstructed radial series

Embedded 3D Advanced:

The following additional functions are supported by the Embedded 3D Advanced module:

◾ 3D Targeted mode

◾ MPR Endoscopic mode: visualization of cavities

◾ VRT – Volume Rendering Technique

Embedded 3D Macro Recorder: The Embedded 3D Macro Recorder provides the following features:

◾ Recording of certain sets of frequently done events in one macro

◾ Capturing the mouse clicks and key strokes on the active window

◾ Playing back the corresponding macro instead of going through all the steps of event execution

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Workplace Features

syngo.plaza Web Client1)

syngo.plaza Web Clients permit authorized users to view images and reports through a local area network (intranet) or through the internet. This allows direct online exchange of images and reports between the requesting physician and the radiology department.The syngo.plaza Web Client application is independent of the internet browser and runs in an own window. The syngo.plaza Web Client application can be installed without admin rights.syngo.plaza web services are running on the syngo.plaza server. For DMZ deployments a dedicated syngo.plaza web server is available.

Functional Scope

syngo.plaza Web Client provides you with the Patient List, Viewer, DICOM SR Viewer, Embedded 3D and patient data media creation. t

Please note:With syngo.plaza Web Client1), only read functions are available, i.e. it is not possible to save image changes.

Patient List

◾ Study view and series view ◾ Filter bar, querying and retrieving data

◾ Thumbnail images ◾ Report Viewer ◾ OEM Interface ◾ Automatic update after defined intervals

◾ Loading images with variable compression

Viewer

◾ Loading images over cache memory

◾ Loading DICOM images and images with other formats from the file system

◾ Support of up to four diagnostic monitors

◾ Loading images with variable compression

◾ Exporting images as DICOM, TIFF, JPEG, Bitmap

◾ Displaying DICOM data

◾ Functions for scrolling, image display, image processing

◾ Image Navigator

◾ Displaying study notes, image texts, and window level presets

◾ Printing images on paper printers

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Integration and Communication with the Radiology Information System (RIS)

syngo.plaza can be connected toany RIS using the HL7 standard.

Integrated RIS-PACS Workplace

An integrated RIS-PACS workplace is a computer, where the RIS client software and the syngo.plaza client software are installed, so you can use both applications simultaneously.

OEM Callup

The RIS client is able to trigger syngo.plaza to load images.

HL7 communication

Based on HL7 communication syngo.plaza supports synchronization of data with the information system at patient and examinations level. This helps to avoid inconsistencies concerning patient and examination data in the hospital IT environment.

Displaying Reports

The syngo.plaza Report Viewer is available for displaying RIS reports.

MWL Scheduler (Planning Module)1)

For hospitals without both a RIS and HIS the Modality Worklist Scheduler (MWL Scheduler) is available as a basic separate feature for entering and planning examination orders. The MWL Scheduler also serves as DICOM Worklist Provider. It makes the patient information and data of scheduled examinations directly available to the relevant modalities.Archiving of radiological images is one of the core tasks of syngo.plaza.

Prefetchingsyngo.plaza provided several possibilities to prefetch prior data.

◾ Prefetching based on new images received

◾ Prefetching based on HL7 procedure scheduled messages

◾ Prefetching based on DICOM Modality Worklist

STS Fill-Level Deletion

syngo.plaza is continuously monitoring the fill-level of its Short Term Storage (STS).When reaching the defined upper fill-level the oldest data is deleted automatically.Automatic deletion stops at the defined lower fill-level.Images which are not yet archived are excluded from automatic data deletion.

Query Spanning

Perform simultaneous queries on several DICOM nodes to retrieve data sets from these nodes in one step.

MPPS Manager

syngo.plaza is able to forward DICOM Modality Performed Procedure Steps (MPPS) messages based on configurable rules. The Performed Procedure Step manager (PPS manager) functionality will be assigned to a specific DICOM AET.

DICOM and IHE

syngo.plaza provides support for different IHE profiles and is DICOM-compliant. Please refer to syngo.plaza conformance statements: http://www.siemens.com/DICOMhttp://www.siemens.com/IHE.

syngo.plaza and Modalities

The connection of syngo.plaza to modalities is based on the DICOM standard.After the examination at the modality, the generated images and associated patient and examination data are transmitted to syngo.plaza. The images are saved and archived in syngo.plaza and Storage Commitment will be sent back to the modality.

Autoroutingsyngo.plaza is able to automatically route received data to remote DICOM nodes based on configurable rules.

CompressionWhile storing received data syngo.plaza is able to compress these data to save space on the Short Term Storage (STS).The following compression formats are supported:

◾ JPEG lossless ◾ JPEG lossy ◾ JPEG 2000 lossless ◾ JPEG 2000 lossy

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PACS Backend Features

1) Option

syngo.plaza supports two types of archives:

◾ Archiving to NAS-based storage systems

◾ Archiving to DICOM Long-Term Archive

You can use syngo.plaza as

◾ An archive for one or more DICOM modalities

◾ A department archive or

◾ An enterprise PACS for radiological facilities

syngo.plaza archiving functionality is protected by a license.According to the amount of examinations to be archived a volume-based license is required additionally.

◾ The volume is based on the number of examinations (Study Instance UID in LTS): One counted license for each 10,000 exams

◾ The number of remaining volume licenses can be monitored

DICOM Long-Term Archive

A DICOM Long-Term Archive (LTA) enables the long-term storage (LTS) of DICOM Composite Objects (DCOs), such as images, or DICOM Structured Reports. syngo.plaza supports Vendor Neutral Archiving (VNA) scenarios that help to reduce the administrative effort of managing the LTS of different products.

To make use of DICOM mechanisms for archiving, syngo.plaza can act as DICOM archive provider (DAP) or as DICOM archive user (DAU):

◾ DICOM Archive Provider (DAP) syngo.plaza can act as the DICOM Archive for other PACS systems

◾ DICOM Archive User (DAU) syngo.plaza can be configured to archive to a 3rd party DICOM Archive. This feature is protected by the DICOM LTA User license

Functional Scope ◾ Displaying the content of the archive

◾ Printing the list of content

◾ De-archiving data from long-term storage (LTS) into short-term storage (STS)

◾ Rule-based archiving (e.g. based on AET)

◾ Support of a second copy (backup archive) to increase data security and availability

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Archiving

The syngo.plaza user administration ensures that only authorized users can access the syngo.plaza system. This includes:

◾ Logging on to syngo.plaza Web Client and syngo.plaza Report Client by entering user name and password

◾ Management of user accounts on different user levels (roles) to administer user rights

◾ Support of Active Directory accounts during logging in

◾ Switching between users during work with syngo.plaza

◾ User profiles are saved in a central repository

◾ A roaming profile feature for every user is available

◾ Protection of VIP/staff patient data sets can be configured

◾ A user level for emergency accounts is available

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Surgical Planning Software syngo.plaza can be used together with Hectec mediCAD1. This application is used for digital surgery planning in e.g.:

◾ Traumatology

◾ Surgery

◾ Orthopedics

◾ Pediatrics

Please contact your Siemens Sales Representative for further details and to confirm the availability of this module in your country.

syngo.plaza can be used together with several accessories to fulfill specific tasks in connection with radiological images in an effective way.

Film Scanner

syngo.plaza supports receiving digitized image data from film scanners via DICOM interface.

Please contact your Siemens Sales Representative for further information about recommended film scanners.

CD/DVD Producer

If you need to create large amounts of patient media, DICOM compatible CD/DVD producers can be connected to syngo.plaza.

Please contact your Siemens Sales Representative for further information.

Accessories

1) Option, mediCAD is a medical device of HECTEC GmbH, 84030 Landshut, Germany. mediCAD currently is not available in all countries.

Please contact your local Sales representative.

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syngo.plaza Reporting Client:

◾ Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition 32 bit with SP3 (and editions inclusive of)

◾ Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Edition 32 bit with SP1 (and editions inclusive of)

◾ Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Edition 64 bit with SP1 (and editions inclusive of)

Please note: All native OS language versions and Multilingual User Interface (MUI) packs are supported.Structured Reports are not supported on Microsoft Windows XP.

syngo.plaza Web Client: ◾ Microsoft Windows XP Professional 32 bit with SP3 (and editions inclusive of)

◾ Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Edition 32 bit with SP1 (and editions inclusive of)

◾ Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Edition 64 bit with SP1 (and editions inclusive of)

◾ Microsoft Windows 8 Pro Edition 32bit and 64 bit

◾ Microsoft Windows 8 Enterprise Edition 32 bit and 64 bit

Please note: All native OS language versions and Multilingual User Interface (MUI) packs are supported.Structured Reports are not supported on Microsoft Windows XP.

syngo.plaza CD Viewer ◾ All available 32 bit editions of Microsoft Windows XP with SP3

◾ All available 32 bit and 64 bit editions of Microsoft Windows 7 operating system

Remote Service SoftwareTo ensure appropriate Service support a VPN connection in place from customer site to Siemens Remote Service (SRS) is mandatory.

◾ A minimum broadband internet connection bandwidth for uncompromised service support with 768 kbit/s downstream and 128 kbit/s upstream. Otherwise, certain support services may not be provided and the agreed remote response time cannot be guaranteed.

◾ A recommended broadband internet connection bandwidth for uncompromised service support with 2000 kbit/s downstream and 256 kbit/s upstream

Software Requirements

Standalone Workstation: ◾ Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition 64 bit with SP1

◾ Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise Edition 64 bit with SP1

Please note: Only English OS language version including MUI packs are supported.

Central Server, Application Server, and Web Server:

◾ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition SP1 64 bit (and higher)

◾ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition SP1 64 bit (and higher)

Central Server in Failover Cluster Configuration requires:

◾ Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition SP1 64 bit (and higher)

Please note: For all servers only English OS language version is supported. Native OS versions in other languages and MUI packs are not supported.

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Hardware for clients and server can be obtained from Siemens. When using your own hardware, please contact your local Siemens organization for further details.

Monitor Requirements A large selection of validated flat screens of various manufacturers is available for syngo.plaza, for example, color monitors or gray scale monitors with landscape and portrait format and different resolutions.

Color monitors with high resolution should be used for 3D post- processing and for clinical demonstrations.

In some countries, grayscale monitors with 5MP resolution must be used for reading mammography images.

In the U.S.A., monitors (displays) should not be used for diagnosis, unless the monitor (display) has specifically received 510(k) clearance for this purpose.

syngo.plaza Reporting and Web Client syngo.plaza Reporting and Web Client supports up to four diagnostic monitors.According to your needs each monitor can be configured to display syngo.plaza Viewer, syngo.plaza 3D or a RIS browser, syngo.plaza Filming or CDR tabcard.

Depending on the graphic card used, additional non-diagnostic monitors can be connected, e.g. to display a RIS browser.

Please note:

◾ A resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels is the minimum requirement for the application.

◾ All reporting monitors at a reporting workplace shall be of the same resolution and orientation.

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Hardware Requirements

Server Hardware SolutionsThe server hardware of syngo.plaza can be scaled in an extendable and modular way. Solutions with a single server are offered as well as solutions consisting of a server farm (Central Server, Application/Web Server(s)).

syngo.plaza Central Cluster

To enhance the system availability of the Central Server, a failover solution based on Windows Server Failover Clustering Service is available. Please contact your Siemens Sales Representative for further information.

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