The system requirements for Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) version 14.3 RU6 vary based on the specific management and client components being deployed .

  • Discontinued support for Windows 7 (except Extended Security Updates customers).
  • New minimum CPU requirement: SSE2 (Streaming SIMD Extensions 2) mandatory.
  • Increased disk space for quarantine and content caching.
  • Linux agent memory floor raised from 2GB to 4GB.

3. Endpoint Client Requirements

Windows

395 MB (system drive) + 135 MB for installation (245 MB for VDI/Embedded). macOS & Linux Client Requirements

  • Enhanced support for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022.
  • Improved integration with Symantec Endpoint Security (SES) Cloud.
  • Removal of specific legacy OS support (e.g., Windows XP without service packs).
  • Stricter memory and disk I/O requirements for real-time scanning features.

Specs: 2-GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended), ~400 MB disk space. OS Support: Windows 11, 10 (22H2), 8.1, and 7 SP1. 3. Mac and Linux Client Requirements