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== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
 
Userful&trade; software appliance enables customers to group multiple displays to form a single large display, hence enabling a single Userful host to support one or more larger video wall displays. The software appliance is designed to utilize both the CPU and the GPU to maximize performance. <br>
 
Userful&trade; software appliance enables customers to group multiple displays to form a single large display, hence enabling a single Userful host to support one or more larger video wall displays. The software appliance is designed to utilize both the CPU and the GPU to maximize performance. <br>
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This document outlines the PCs certified with Userful&trade; software appliance and the scaling matrix.
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==Certified PCs==
 
==Certified PCs==
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Certified PCs'''</big>
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| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Model'''</big>
 
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Specifications'''</big>
 
| align="center" style="background:#f0f0f0;"|<big>'''Specifications'''</big>
 
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|align="center" |'''HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Series'''<br> (Userful Standard Appliance) ||
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|align="center" |'''HP ProDesk 400 G3 MT''' <br> (Entry-Level Appliance) ||
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* Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-6100 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530
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* Memory: 8 GB (2x4GB)
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* Storage: 500GB HDD
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* Network Interface: Realtek Semiconductor Co. RTL8111/8168/8411 Gigabit Ethernet
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|align="center" |'''Lenovo IdeaCentre 300 Tower''' <br> (Entry-Level Appliance) ||
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* Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-6100 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530
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* Memory: 8 GB (2x4GB)
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* Storage: 500GB HDD
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* Network Interface: Realtek Semiconductor Co. RTL8111/8168/8411 Gigabit Ethernet
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|align="center" |''' HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Series''' <br> (Mid-Range Appliance) ||
 
* Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530
 
* Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530
 
* Memory: 32 GB (supports up to 64 GB)
 
* Memory: 32 GB (supports up to 64 GB)
 
* Discrete GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
 
* Discrete GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
 
* Storage: 120 GB SSD (up to 500 GB SATA)
 
* Storage: 120 GB SSD (up to 500 GB SATA)
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* Network Interface: Intel® I219LM Gigabit Network Connection LOM (optional [https://www.startech.com/ca/Networking-IO/Adapter-Cards/10gb-pcie-nic~ST10000SPEX 10Gig] Network Card)
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* Network Interface: Intel® I219LM Gigabit Network Connection LOM (optional [https://www.startech.com/ca/Networking-IO/Adapter-Cards/10gb-pcie-nic~ST10000SPEX Startech 10Gig] Network Card)
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|align="center" |'''Lenovo ThinkStation P310 Tower''' <br> (Userful Standard Appliance) ||
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|align="center" |'''Lenovo ThinkStation P310 Tower''' <br> (Mid-Range Appliance) ||
 
* Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530
 
* Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530
 
* Memory: 32 GB (supports up to 64 GB)
 
* Memory: 32 GB (supports up to 64 GB)
 
* Discrete GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Ti or EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 SC
 
* Discrete GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Ti or EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 SC
 
* Storage: 180 GB SSD  
 
* Storage: 180 GB SSD  
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* Network Interface: Intel® I219LM Gigabit Network Connection (optional [https://www.startech.com/ca/Networking-IO/Adapter-Cards/10gb-pcie-nic~ST10000SPEX 10Gig] Network Card)
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* Network Interface: Intel® I219LM Gigabit Network Connection (optional [https://www.startech.com/ca/Networking-IO/Adapter-Cards/10gb-pcie-nic~ST10000SPEX Startech 10Gig] Network Card)
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|align="center" | '''PC Available From Userful'''<br> (High-End Appliance) ||
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: Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to [mailto:sales@userful.com  sales@userful.com] for more details.
 
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'''Following points must be kept in mind before buying the intended hardware:'''
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'''Following advisements must be kept in mind before buying the intended hardware:'''
 
* Intel® Core i7 processor used should be a '''Desktop''' class full TDP processor with an integrated GPU.
 
* Intel® Core i7 processor used should be a '''Desktop''' class full TDP processor with an integrated GPU.
 
* '''Unmanaged''' Gigabit switch should be used for network configuration.
 
* '''Unmanaged''' Gigabit switch should be used for network configuration.
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* If you are planning to install '''additional cards''' for your capture needs, use either a mid-tower or full-tower form factor system.
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* If you are planning to install '''additional cards''' for your capture needs, use either a '''mid-tower''' or '''full-tower''' form factor system.
 
* If you are planning to implement a 10Gig network, use a 10Gig NIC ([https://www.startech.com/ca/Networking-IO/Adapter-Cards/10gb-pcie-nic~ST10000SPEX Startech 10Gig] Network Card) and a 10Gig uplink switch (NETGEAR ProSAFE 52-Port Stackable switch)
 
* If you are planning to implement a 10Gig network, use a 10Gig NIC ([https://www.startech.com/ca/Networking-IO/Adapter-Cards/10gb-pcie-nic~ST10000SPEX Startech 10Gig] Network Card) and a 10Gig uplink switch (NETGEAR ProSAFE 52-Port Stackable switch)
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* Use dual memory channels rather than single memory channel for better graphics performance.
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==Scaling Guide==
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Scaling guide provides the maximum video wall size and maximum recommended stand-alone displays supported with Entry-Level and Mid-Range Appliances.
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===Entry-Level Appliance===
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Entry level appliance is recommended for small deployments (e.g playing signage content over 3x3 video wall setup). Userful strongly recommends Mid-Range or High-End Appliance if the user needs to go beyond 3X3 video wall setup.<br>
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The table below provides the maximum video wall size and recommended stand-alone displays you can expect from a single Userful host, based on Entry-Level appliance.
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====Video (Non-Interactive) Sessions====
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| 1080p ||3x3
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| 4k ||3x3
 
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|style="width:500px; text-align:centre;"|''' Maximum Recommended Stand-Alone Displays'''
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| 1080p ||4
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| 4k ||1
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'''Please Note:''' Frequent switching of video wall zones to different session containers is not recommended. This might lead to system instability.
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* The scaling guide assumes displays are not part of the [[Docs/Station Mapping#Mirror Groups |mirror group]]. These numbers might '''increase''' if the content is mirrored across displays. Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to [mailto:sales@userful.com  sales@userful.com] for more details.
 
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* Userful '''strongly''' recommends thoroughly testing a given system and network configuration with anticipated usage scenarios before deployment.  
 
 
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===Mid-Range Appliance===
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The table below provides the maximum number of stand-alone displays, maximum number of sources and example configurations of video wall size that you can expect from a single Userful host, based on Mid-Range appliance.
 
====Interactive Sessions====
 
====Interactive Sessions====
 
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| 8k ||colspan="3" |Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to [mailto:sales@userful.com  sales@userful.com] for details.
 
| 8k ||colspan="3" |Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to [mailto:sales@userful.com  sales@userful.com] for details.
 
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|''' Video Wall Size '''<br> (example configurations - upto max. of 60 displays)
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| 1080p ||2x2, 5x5, 7x7||8
 
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| Virtual Machines (VDI) || 2x2, 6x6, 7x7, 7x8||7
 
| Virtual Machines (VDI) || 2x2, 6x6, 7x7, 7x8||7
 
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'''Please Note:'''  
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* The scaling guide assumes displays are not part of the [[Docs/Station Mapping#Mirror Groups |mirror group]]. These numbers might '''increase''' if the content is mirrored across displays. Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to [mailto:sales@userful.com  sales@userful.com] for more details.
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* Userful '''strongly''' recommends thoroughly testing a given system and network configuration with anticipated usage scenarios before deployment.  
 
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==Related Links==
 
==Related Links==

Revision as of 23:08, 30 November 2016


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(Updated 2016.11.30)

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Introduction

Userful™ software appliance enables customers to group multiple displays to form a single large display, hence enabling a single Userful host to support one or more larger video wall displays. The software appliance is designed to utilize both the CPU and the GPU to maximize performance.

This document outlines the PCs certified with Userful™ software appliance and the scaling matrix.

Certified PCs


Model Specifications
HP ProDesk 400 G3 MT
(Entry-Level Appliance)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-6100 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530
  • Memory: 8 GB (2x4GB)
  • Storage: 500GB HDD
  • Network Interface: Realtek Semiconductor Co. RTL8111/8168/8411 Gigabit Ethernet
Lenovo IdeaCentre 300 Tower
(Entry-Level Appliance)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-6100 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530
  • Memory: 8 GB (2x4GB)
  • Storage: 500GB HDD
  • Network Interface: Realtek Semiconductor Co. RTL8111/8168/8411 Gigabit Ethernet
HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Series
(Mid-Range Appliance)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530
  • Memory: 32 GB (supports up to 64 GB)
  • Discrete GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
  • Storage: 120 GB SSD (up to 500 GB SATA)
  • Network Interface: Intel® I219LM Gigabit Network Connection LOM (optional Startech 10Gig Network Card)
Lenovo ThinkStation P310 Tower
(Mid-Range Appliance)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530
  • Memory: 32 GB (supports up to 64 GB)
  • Discrete GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Ti or EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 SC
  • Storage: 180 GB SSD
  • Network Interface: Intel® I219LM Gigabit Network Connection (optional Startech 10Gig Network Card)
PC Available From Userful
(High-End Appliance)
Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to sales@userful.com for more details.


Following advisements must be kept in mind before buying the intended hardware:

  • Intel® Core i7 processor used should be a Desktop class full TDP processor with an integrated GPU.
  • Unmanaged Gigabit switch should be used for network configuration.
  • If you are planning to install additional cards for your capture needs, use either a mid-tower or full-tower form factor system.
  • If you are planning to implement a 10Gig network, use a 10Gig NIC (Startech 10Gig Network Card) and a 10Gig uplink switch (NETGEAR ProSAFE 52-Port Stackable switch)
  • Use dual memory channels rather than single memory channel for better graphics performance.


Scaling Guide

Scaling guide provides the maximum video wall size and maximum recommended stand-alone displays supported with Entry-Level and Mid-Range Appliances.

Entry-Level Appliance

Entry level appliance is recommended for small deployments (e.g playing signage content over 3x3 video wall setup). Userful strongly recommends Mid-Range or High-End Appliance if the user needs to go beyond 3X3 video wall setup.

The table below provides the maximum video wall size and recommended stand-alone displays you can expect from a single Userful host, based on Entry-Level appliance.

Video (Non-Interactive) Sessions

Source Content Video Wall Size
1080p 3x3
4k 3x3


Source Content Maximum Recommended Stand-Alone Displays
1080p 4
4k 1


Please Note: Frequent switching of video wall zones to different session containers is not recommended. This might lead to system instability.


Mid-Range Appliance

The table below provides the maximum number of stand-alone displays, maximum number of sources and example configurations of video wall size that you can expect from a single Userful host, based on Mid-Range appliance.

Interactive Sessions

Use Case Maximum Recommended Stand-Alone Displays
(with Userful Standard Appliance)
Cloud Desktop Web Browser Content Management
System 		Virtual Machines (VDI)
Low Usage
  • Single application per Display
  • Low-bandwidth web usage
40 40 5 15
High Usage
  • Several applications per Display
  • High-bandwidth web usage
    (YouTube videos)
15 6 3 7


Video (Non-Interactive) Sessions

Source Content Maximum Number of Stand-Alone Displays
(with Userful Standard Appliance)
Signage Player Network Streamer HDMI Capture
1080p 14 30
(720p source)		 12
4k 4 N/A 2
6k 1 N/A N/A
8k Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to sales@userful.com for details.


Video Wall Configuration

Content Resolution / Sources Video Wall Size
(example configurations - upto max. of 60 displays) 		Maximum Number of Sources
1080p 2x2, 5x5, 7x7 8
4k 2x2, 5x5, 7x7 3
6k 4x4, 5x5 1
8k Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to sales@userful.com for details.
Non Standard Video Resolution
(e.g. 32000 x 720) 		1x50, 2x25 1
Content Management Systems (CMS) 5x5, 7x7, 7x8 4
HDMI Capture 2x2, 6x6, 7x7 2
Network Streamer (720p) 2x2, 6x5, 7x7, 7x8 10
Web Browsers 2x2, 4x4, 7x7, 7x8 6
Virtual Machines (VDI) 2x2, 6x6, 7x7, 7x8 7


Please Note:

  • The scaling guide assumes displays are not part of the mirror group. These numbers might increase if the content is mirrored across displays. Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to sales@userful.com for more details.
  • Userful strongly recommends thoroughly testing a given system and network configuration with anticipated usage scenarios before deployment.


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