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(Updated 2018.05.07)
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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.
Please Note: Any commercial deployments of Userful™ requires use of a certified PC. Deployments using only certified hardware can be supported by Userful. For resellers selling Userful™ software appliance at a high volume, Userful is able to work with you to certify a PC of your choice. Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to sales@userful.com for more details. |
This document outlines the PCs certified with Userful™ software appliance and the scaling matrix.
Certified PCs
Model | Specifications |
Entry Level Appliance Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF |
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Mid Range Appliance HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Series Lenovo ThinkStation P320 Tower |
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High End Appliance PC Available from Userful |
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Following advisements must be kept in mind before buying the intended hardware:
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Why Certified PCs?
Please watch this video to know why certified PCs are important for installing Userful™ software appliance.
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).
The table below provides the maximum video wall size or recommended stand-alone displays (not exceeding 9 displays) you can expect from a single Entry Level Appliance.
Interactive Sessions
Userful recommends Mid Range or High End Appliance for all interactive sessions.
Video (Non-Interactive) Sessions
Source Content | Video Wall Size | Stand-Alone Displays |
1080p | 3x3 | 3 |
4k | 3x3 | 2 |
- One external 1080p source can be captured through Blackmagic DeckLink Capture card (i.e., DeckLink Mini Recorder).
- All the 9 displays can be a part of mirror group.
Mid Range Appliance
Mid Range Appliance is recommended for medium size deployments where a user needs to go beyond 9 stand alone displays up to a maximum of 40 displays, or beyond 3X3 video wall setup.
The table below provides the maximum video wall size or recommended stand-alone displays that you can expect from a single Mid Range Appliance.
Interactive Sessions
Use Case | Maximum Recommended Stand-Alone Displays | |||||
Cloud Desktop | Web Browser | Linux Desktop | Desktop Streamer (VNC) | Content Management System | ||
Low Usage
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40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 5 | ||
High Usage
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12 | 6 | 14 | Not recommended Please use a supported capture card |
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Video (Non-Interactive) Sessions
Source Content | Maximum Number of Stand-Alone Displays | |||||
Signage Player | Network Streamer | HDMI Capture | Multi-Window and Picture-In-Picture | |||
1080p | 16 | 30 (720p source) |
5 | Please test your use case before using it in a production system. | ||
4k | 6 | N/A | 1 | |||
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 | 8 |
4k | 2x2 | 4 |
6k | 3x3 | 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) |
1x40, 2x20 | 1 |
Content Management Systems (CMS) | 3x3 | 3 |
Network Streamer (720p) | 2x2 | 10 |
Desktop Streamer (VNC) | 2x2 | - |
Web Browsers | 2x2 | 6 |
Large size video walls are also supported (e.g., 5x5, 6x6 etc.) depending on the type of source(s) configured for video walls.
Please Note:
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High End Appliance
High End appliance is recommended for large deployments (i.e., more than 40 displays). Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to sales@userful.com for more details.
Related Links
- Legacy Certified PCs
- Configure BIOS Settings
- Nvidia Support
- Supported Zero Client Devices
- Supported Capture Cards
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Video Wall Solutions Page