K-PACS requires a local database. If it crashes on launch or gives a “DB error”:

operating systems, often resulting in blank study tabs or display errors. It lacks modern features like cloud integration and advanced 3D reconstruction. : It is strictly intended for non-diagnostic evaluation and testing

Configuration for ConnectivityFor the download of images from a remote server to the workstation to function, the "DICOM Query/Retrieve" settings must be correctly established. You must register the K-PACS workstation in your server's DICOM directory and, conversely, add the server's details into the K-PACS "Network" configuration tab. If these handshake parameters do not match, the "download" or "search" functions will fail.