KCT 3.12.5 system requirements
Release date: April 15, 2025
SolarWinds strongly recommends that you install the SolarWinds Platform on a server that is neither public, nor internet-facing. To learn about best practices for configuring your SolarWinds Platform installation securely, see Secure Configuration for the SolarWinds Platform.
Before you install Kiwi CatTools, verify that your server meets the following minimum hardware and software requirements, and that the required ports are open.
Hardware and software requirements
| Hardware and Software | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Operating System |
|
| Hard drive space | 200 MB |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz |
| RAM | 256 MB |
| .NET Framework | Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 |
Port Requirements
Kiwi CatTools 3.12.5 uses the following ports.
| Port | Protocol | Service | Direction | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | TCP / UDP | SSH Server | Bidirectional | SSH port for KCT to transfer configs |
| 23 | Telnet | Telnet Server | Outbound | Telnet port for KCT to transfer configs |
| 25 | TCP | SMTP Service | Outbound | SMTP email port that KCT uses for alerting |
| 514 | UDP/TCP | Syslog Service | Outbound | Sends log messages to a syslog server |
| 161 | UDP | Kiwi Trap Service | Outbound | Sending SNMP traps to a trap receiver |
| 69 | UDP | TFTP Server | Bidirectional | TFTP port for KCT to transfer config-files |
| 4400 | TCP | Kiwi CatTools Service | Bidirectional | Internal communication between the Kiwi CatTools service and Kiwi CatTools Manager. |