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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | Userful™ software | + | Userful™ software enables customers to group multiple displays to form a single large display, hence enabling a single Userful server to support one or more larger video wall displays. The Userful software is designed to utilize both the CPU and the GPU to maximize performance. <br> |
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Any commercial deployments of Userful™ requires use of a certified PC. Deployments using only certified hardware can be supported by Userful. | 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 | + | For resellers selling Userful™ software 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 [mailto:sales@userful.com sales@userful.com] for more details. |
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===Why Certified PCs?=== | ===Why Certified PCs?=== | ||
| − | Please watch this video to know why certified PCs are important for installing Userful™ software | + | Please watch this video to know why certified PCs are important for installing Userful™ software.<br> |
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* The scaling guide assumes displays are not part of the [[Docs/Mapping#Mirror Group Configuration |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. | * The scaling guide assumes displays are not part of the [[Docs/Mapping#Mirror Group Configuration |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. | ||
| − | * Userful '''strongly''' recommends | + | * Userful '''strongly''' recommends using High End Appliance along with Nvidia [http://www.geforce.com/hardware/10series/geforce-gtx-1080 GeForce GTX 1080] or higher Supported [[Docs/Nvidia_Offload_Support#Supported_Cards |Offload cards]] when you are connecting more than 40 displays from a single Userful server. |
* Userful '''strongly''' recommends thoroughly testing a given system and network configuration with anticipated usage scenarios before deployment. | * Userful '''strongly''' recommends thoroughly testing a given system and network configuration with anticipated usage scenarios before deployment. | ||
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High End appliance is recommended for large deployments (i.e., more than 40 displays). Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to [mailto:sales@userful.com sales@userful.com] for more details. | High End appliance is recommended for large deployments (i.e., more than 40 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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| + | If you are looking for pricing or purchase options for hardware or software, please visit [https://www.userful.com/video-wall-price Userful's pricing page] and download pricing for your particular requirements. You will be sent an email with complete details. | ||
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* [[Docs/FAQs/Hardware_Compatibility |Frequently Asked Questions]] | * [[Docs/FAQs/Hardware_Compatibility |Frequently Asked Questions]] | ||
* [https://www.userful.com/videowall Video Wall Solutions Page] | * [https://www.userful.com/videowall Video Wall Solutions Page] | ||
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Revision as of 17:29, 30 August 2018
Copyright © 2022 Userful Corporation. All rights reserved.
(Updated 2018.08.30)
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Introduction
Userful™ software enables customers to group multiple displays to form a single large display, hence enabling a single Userful server to support one or more larger video wall displays. The Userful software is designed to utilize both the CPU and the GPU to maximize performance.
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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 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.
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.
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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.
If you are looking for pricing or purchase options for hardware or software, please visit Userful's pricing page and download pricing for your particular requirements. You will be sent an email with complete details.
Related Links
- Setup Guide
- Legacy Certified PCs
- Configure BIOS Settings
- Nvidia Support
- Supported Zero Client Devices
- Supported Capture Cards
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Video Wall Solutions Page
- Userful's pricing page
