KCT NG 2026.2 system requirements
Release date: June 9, 2026
Learn more:
- Review your product Administrator Guides and release notes for the exact product requirements beyond these minimums.
Before you install Kiwi CatTools NG , verify that your server meets the following minimum hardware and software requirements, and that the required ports are open.
Software and Hardware Requirements
The following table lists minimum software and hardware requirements and recommendations for a KCT NG installation on physical and virtual computers. Installing multiple products on the same device may change the requirements.
Use the minimum hardware configuration if you are evaluating the product or do not anticipate heavy usage.
SolarWinds strongly suggests using the recommended hardware configuration to avoid potential performance issues caused by a heavy load or custom configurations.
| Hardware/Software | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating System |
Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows Server 2019 or later |
| CPU speed | x-64 compatible CPU |
| Desktop Runtime | Windows Desktop Runtime 10.0 |
| ASP.NET |
ASP.NET Core Runtime 10.0 |
| Runtime Environment | Microsoft Access Database Engine 2016 Redistributable |
Port requirements
Kiwi CatTools NG NG 2026.2 uses the following ports:
| Port | Protocol | Direction | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | UDP | Bidirectional | TFTP port for KCT NG to transfer config files. |
| 514 | UDP/TCP | Outbound | Sends log messages to syslog server. |
| 50051 | TCP | Localhost only | gRPC channel used exclusively for communication between internal UI and KiwiCat Service. |
| 23 | TCP | Outbound | Telnet port for KCT NG to transfer configurations. |
| 22 | TCP | Outbound | SSH port for KCT NG to transfer configurations. |
| 25 | TCP | Outbound | SMTP email port for KCT NG alerting. |
| 161 | UDP | Outbound | Sends SNMP traps to a trap receiver. |