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== Introduction ==
 
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Userful&trade; 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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This page lists specifications of Userful systems for informational purposes only. Assembling your own Userful system from specifications is not recommended. For information on the capabilities of each tier and how they can meet your needs, or for resellers selling Userful&trade; systems at high volume, we will work with you to select an appropriate model. Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to [mailto:sales@userful.com  sales@userful.com] for more details.
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Any commercial deployments of Userful&trade; requires use of a certified PC. Deployments using only certified hardware can be supported by Userful.
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Any commercial deployments of Userful&trade; requires use of a certified PC. Only deployments using certified hardware will receive support from Userful.
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For resellers selling Userful&trade; 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.
 
  
 
==Certified PCs==
 
==Certified PCs==
  
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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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|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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* Storage: 256 GB SSD
 
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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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A Userful Certified PC/Server is a commercially-available workstation Tower or Mid-Tower form factor PC from a major vendor. Purchasing your system directly from Userful comes with several time- and cost-saving advantages:
  
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* HDMI capture hardware is installed, integrated with matching driver and firmware versions, and labeled for easy connections
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* Intel® Core i7 processor used should be a '''Desktop''' class full TDP processor with an integrated GPU.
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Systems sold from Userful are nearly plug-and-play, requiring only credentials and network settings. Configuring an off-the-shelf system and accessories from scratch to Userful compatibility can take 2-3 hours for someone unfamiliar with the process.
  
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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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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 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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|align="center" |'''Standard Hardware''' <br>HP EliteDesk 800 G4 Tower||
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* Storage: 256 GB SSD
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|align="center" |'''Profesional+ Hardware ''' <br>HP Z4 G4 <br> Lenovo ThinkStation P520 Tower ||
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* Processor: Intel Xeon W-2133 6-core/12-thread
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====Video Wall Configuration====
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* [[Docs/HowTos/Change_BIOS_Settings | Configure BIOS Settings]]
 
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* [https://www.userful.com/videowall Video Wall Solutions Page]
 
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Revision as of 19:54, 20 December 2019


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(Updated 2019.12.20)



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Introduction

This page lists specifications of Userful systems for informational purposes only. Assembling your own Userful system from specifications is not recommended. For information on the capabilities of each tier and how they can meet your needs, or for resellers selling Userful™ systems at high volume, we will work with you to select an appropriate model. Please contact your Sales Representative or send an email to sales@userful.com for more details.


Please Note: Any commercial deployments of Userful™ requires use of a certified PC. Only deployments using certified hardware will receive support from Userful.


Certified PCs

A Userful Certified PC/Server is a commercially-available workstation Tower or Mid-Tower form factor PC from a major vendor. Purchasing your system directly from Userful comes with several time- and cost-saving advantages:

  • The latest version of Userful is installed
  • The BIOS is a known-good version and all necessary modifications are made
  • HDMI capture hardware is installed, integrated with matching driver and firmware versions, and labeled for easy connections
  • License is installed
  • The system is functionally tested before shipping

Systems sold from Userful are nearly plug-and-play, requiring only credentials and network settings. Configuring an off-the-shelf system and accessories from scratch to Userful compatibility can take 2-3 hours for someone unfamiliar with the process.

Model    Specifications
Standard Hardware
HP EliteDesk 800 G4 Tower
  • Processor: i7-8700
  • Memory: 32 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (half-length)
  • Storage: 256 GB SSD
  • Network Interface: Onboard 1 Gb Ethernet, plus additional PCIe 1Gb Ethernet adapter
Profesional+ Hardware
HP Z4 G4
Lenovo ThinkStation P520 Tower
  • Processor: Intel Xeon W-2133 6-core/12-thread
  • Memory: 32 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or RTX2080
  • Storage: 256 GB SSD
  • Network Interface: Onboard 1 Gb Ethernet, plus additional PCIe 10Gb Ethernet or SFP adapter as needed
Enterprise Hardware
HP Z4 G4
  • Processor: Intel Xeon W-2145 8-core/16-thread
  • Memory: 64 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or RTX2080
  • Storage: 1 TB SSD
  • Network Interface: Onboard 1 Gb Ethernet, plus additional PCIe 10Gb Ethernet or SFP adapter as needed

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.

Why Certified PCs?

Please watch this video to know why certified PCs are important for installing Userful™ software appliance.




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