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| − | == Introduction ==
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| − | 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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| − | '''Please Note:'''
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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.
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| − | 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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| − | This document outlines the PCs certified with Userful™ software appliance and the scaling matrix.
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| − | ==Certified PCs==
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| − | | style="width:300px; text-align:center;"|<big>'''Model'''</big>
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| − | | style="width:700px; text-align:left;"|<big>''' Specifications'''</big>
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| − | |align="center" |'''Entry Level Appliance''' <br>Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 SFF||
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| − | * Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-6100 or i3-7100 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530 or 630
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| − | * Chipset: Intel B250
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| − | * Memory: 8 GB (2x4GB)
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| − | * Storage: 500GB HDD
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| − | * Network Interface: Integrated network interface
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| − | |align="center" |''' Mid Range Appliance''' <br> HP EliteDesk 800 G2 Series <br> Lenovo ThinkStation P310 Tower||
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| − | * Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 530
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| − | * Memory: 32 GB (supports up to 64 GB)
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| − | * Discrete GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
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| − | * Storage: 120 GB SSD (up to 500 GB SATA) ''' or''' 180 GB SSD
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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" |'''Mid Range Appliance ''' <br> HP EliteDesk 800 G3/G4 Series <br> Lenovo ThinkStation P320 Tower||
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| − | * Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-7700/8700 with Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 630
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| − | * Chipset: Intel Q270/Q370 or Intel C236
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| − | * Memory: 32 GB (supports up to 64 GB)
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| − | * Discrete GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
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| − | * Storage: 256 GB SSD
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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" | '''High End Appliance'''<br> PC Available from Userful ||
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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 advisements must be kept in mind before buying the intended hardware:''' | + | '''Note:''' This page has been moved to our new Support Portal - [https://docs.userful.com/hardware-setup/userful-on-prem-setup/userful-servers find it here!]<br> |
| − | * Intel® Core i7 processor used should be a '''Desktop''' class full TDP processor with an integrated GPU.
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| − | * Ideally an '''unmanaged''' Gigabit switch should be used for network configuration. If you are going to use a managed switch, it should be configured only to perform the basic switching functionality.
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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 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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| − | ''If you are looking for pricing or purchase options for hardware or software, please visit [https://www.userful.com/pricing Userful's pricing page] and download pricing for your particular requirements. You will be sent an email with complete details.''
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| − | ===Why Certified PCs?===
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| − | Please watch this video to know why certified PCs are important for installing Userful™ software.<br>
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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).
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| − | 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.
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| − | ==== Interactive Sessions====
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| − | Userful recommends Mid Range or High End Appliance for all interactive sessions.
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| − | ====Video (Non-Interactive) Sessions====
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="color: black; width: 100%;" {{Centeredtable}}
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| − | |'''Source Content'''
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| − | |''' Video Wall Size'''
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| − | |'''Stand-Alone Displays'''
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| − | | 1080p ||3x3 || 3
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| − | | 4k ||3x3 ||2
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| − | * One external 1080p source can be captured through Blackmagic DeckLink Capture card (i.e., DeckLink Mini Recorder).
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| − | * All the 9 displays can be a part of mirror group.
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| − | ===Mid Range Appliance===
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| − | 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.
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| − | The table below provides the maximum video wall size or recommended stand-alone displays that you can expect from a single Mid Range Appliance.
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| − | ====Interactive Sessions====
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="color: black; width: 100%;" {{Centeredtable}}
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| − | |rowspan="2" | '''Use Case''' || colspan="6" | '''Maximum Recommended Stand-Alone Displays'''
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| − | | '''Cloud Desktop'''
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| − | | '''Web Browser'''
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| − | | '''Linux Desktop'''
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| − | | '''Desktop Streamer (VNC)'''
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| − | | '''Content Management<br> System'''
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| − | | align="left" rowspan="2" | '''Low Usage '''
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| − | :* Single application per Display
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| − | :* Low-bandwidth web usage
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| − | |align="left" rowspan="2" | '''High Usage '''
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| − | :* Several applications per Display
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| − | :* High-bandwidth web usage<br> (YouTube videos)
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| − | | 12||6||14||Not recommended<br>Please use a [[Docs/Supported Capture Cards |supported capture card]]||3
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| − | ====Video (Non-Interactive) Sessions====
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="color: black; width: 100%;" {{Centeredtable}}
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| − | | rowspan="2" | '''Source Content''' || colspan="6" | '''Maximum Number of Stand-Alone Displays'''
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| − | | '''Signage Player'''
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| − | | '''Network Streamer'''
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| − | | '''HDMI Capture'''
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| − | | '''Multi-Window and Picture-In-Picture'''
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| − | | 1080p
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| − | | 30<br> <small>(720p source)</small>
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| − | | 8k ||colspan="5" |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 Configuration====
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| − | {| class="wikitable" style="color: black; width: 100%;" {{Centeredtable}}
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| − | | '''Content Resolution / Sources'''
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| − | |''' Video Wall Size '''<br> (example configurations - upto max. of 60 displays)
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| − | | '''Maximum Number of Sources''' <br>
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| − | | 1080p ||2x2||8
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| − | | 6k ||3x3|| 1
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| − | | 8k || colspan="2" |Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to [mailto:sales@userful.com sales@userful.com] for details.
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| − | | Non Standard Video Resolution <br> <small> (e.g., 32000 x 720) </small> ||1x40, 2x20 ||1
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| − | |Content Management Systems (CMS) ||3x3 || 3
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| − | |Network Streamer (720p) || 2x2 || 10
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| − | |Desktop Streamer (VNC) || 2x2 || -
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| − | |Web Browsers ||2x2 || 6
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| − | 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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| − | * 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.
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| − | * 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.
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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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| − | ===High End Appliance===
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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.
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| | ==Related Links== | | ==Related Links== |
| | * [[Docs/Setup_Guide| Setup Guide]] | | * [[Docs/Setup_Guide| Setup Guide]] |
| | * [[Docs/Legacy_Hardware/Certified_PCs| Legacy Certified PCs]] | | * [[Docs/Legacy_Hardware/Certified_PCs| Legacy Certified PCs]] |
| − | * [[Docs/HowTos/Change_BIOS_Settings | Configure BIOS Settings]]
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| | * [[Docs/Nvidia Offload Support | Nvidia Support]] | | * [[Docs/Nvidia Offload Support | Nvidia Support]] |
| − | * [[Docs/Supported Zero Client_Devices|Supported Zero Client Devices]]<br> | + | * [[Docs/Network_Zero_Clients#Compatible_Devices|Supported Zero Client Devices]] |
| | * [[Docs/Supported Capture Cards | Supported Capture Cards]] | | * [[Docs/Supported Capture Cards | Supported Capture Cards]] |
| − | * [[Docs/FAQs/Hardware_Compatibility |Frequently Asked Questions]] | + | * [[Docs/FAQs| Frequently Asked Questions]] |
| | * [https://www.userful.com/videowall Video Wall Solutions Page] | | * [https://www.userful.com/videowall Video Wall Solutions Page] |
| | * [https://www.userful.com/video-wall-price Userful's pricing page] | | * [https://www.userful.com/video-wall-price Userful's pricing page] |
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