Compatibility
The following matrices list the OpenLab CDS, server, driver, add-on, and integration combinations supported on the CID as of CID Hub release 1.3.0 (April 2026).
Operating systems
The following operating systems are supported on the CID.
| Component | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Host OS (Linux) | Oracle Linux 8.7 | Boot OS for all CIDs. |
| Guest OS (Windows VM) | Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC | Used by VM templates for CDS 2.8 Update 08 with FP2 and earlier. |
| Guest OS (Windows VM) | Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC | Used by VM templates for CDS 2.8 Update 09 and later. |
OpenLab servers
The CID supports the following OpenLab server products and minimum versions.
| Server | Supported versions |
|---|---|
| OpenLab ECM | 3.6 and above |
| OpenLab Server / OpenLab ECM XT | 2.7 and above |
OpenLab CDS
The CID Hub provides pre-built virtual-machine templates for the following OpenLab CDS releases.
| Release | Available versions |
|---|---|
| OpenLab CDS 2.7 | 2.7.0.787, 2.7.0.787 Update 1, Update 2, Update 3 |
| OpenLab CDS 2.8 | 2.8.0.1515, Update 1, Update 2, Update 5, Update 7 with FP01, Update 8 with FP02, Update 9 with FP02 |
New OpenLab CDS versions become available in the CID Hub on the following cadence.
| Channel | Release cadence in CID Hub |
|---|---|
| OpenLab CDS 2.8 | Within 2 weeks of general release |
| OpenLab CDS 2.7 | On demand |
Instrument drivers
The following Agilent instrument drivers are available in the CID Hub. Specific versions are selectable per CID.
- Agilent 35900 A/D
- Agilent Data Player
- Agilent GC
- Agilent GC/MS
- Agilent LC
- Agilent LC/MS
- Agilent SS420x
- Agilent 7697A/8697 Headspace Control
- Agilent G1888 Headspace
- Agilent Micro GC
- Agilent PAL3 Sampler
- Agilent ELSD
Agilent instrument drivers become available in the CID Hub within 4 weeks of general release on SubscribeNet.
Add-on software
The following table lists add-on software and its support status on the CID.
| Add-on | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sample Scheduler for OpenLab | Yes | Default version pre-installed on CDS VM templates; can be updated to newer compatible versions. |
| OpenLab Library Manager (DA add-on) | Yes | Pre-installed in CDS 2.8 FP2 and above. |
| GPC DA add-on | Yes | CDS 2.8 only; not compatible with CDS 2.8 Update 7 with FP01. |
| 2D-LC Software | No | |
| ADF Export | No | |
| Relay Service (Lab Advisor) | No |
Third-party instrument drivers
Non-Agilent and third-party instrument drivers are not supported on the CID.
Other software and integrations
The following table lists other software and integrations and their support status on the CID.
| Feature | Supported on CID | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NIST Library: automatic searches during unattended processing | No | Interactive searches remain available in OpenLab CDS Data Analysis on client machines. Automatic unattended searches require an Analytical Instrument Controller (AIC). |
| Network Assessment Tool (NAT) | No | The CID exposes a separate connectivity tester for diagnosing network issues. |
| Status Board for OpenLab | Coexists, but cannot monitor CIDs | CID monitoring and management is performed in the CID Hub. |
| Advanced Sample Linking (ASL) | Yes | Server-side application; no CID-side installation required. |
| Lab Assist Hub | Yes | Operates against InfinityLab LCs directly; no CID-side installation or configuration. |
| Online LC Monitoring | No | |
| Dissolution | No |