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1. Before you start
This manual is for the Amulet Hotkey DXP4 and DXP4-M Remote
Workstation Graphics Cards. Before you install the DXP4 or
DXP4-M, make sure you read the following information.
The Amulet Hotkey DXP4 is a PC-over-IP (PCoIP®) host with
an integrated quad-video GPU. It is an ideal host solution for
remote desktop applications that require pixel perfect video
across multiple monitors.
1.1 DXP4
models
The DXP4 is a PCI express (PCIe) card available with the following
variations:
1.1.1
Network solutions
DXP4:
The standard card has a single RJ45 network port;
DXP4-M:
This model has a single network port that accepts
either a fiber or copper SFP module (see
and
).
1.1.2
Thermal solutions
Both the DXP4 and the DXP4-M are available for different PC,
server or Workstation cooled environments:
•
Active Thermal Solution:
the card is cooled via an on-board
fan;
•
Passive Thermal Solution:
the card uses a large heatsink and
relies on a temperature-controlled environment provided by
the PC or server.
Important!
Make sure you choose the correct card type for
your enclosure.
Note:
Some GPUs are not available in both thermal solutions.
See
for more details. Both thermal
solutions are installed and configured in the same way.
1.1.3 Terminology
The general term ‘host card’ is used throughout this manual to
describe all network and thermal variants.
1.2 Auxiliary power requirements
Important!
The host card may require an auxiliary power
connection from the power supply depending on the GPU
power requirements and the power supply from the mother
-
board. See
3.3.1 Connect auxiliary power (Optional)
1.3 SFP modules
Amulet Hotkey can provide a range of suitable SFP modules,
including 1Gbps and 100Mbps fiber SFP modules for single or
multi-mode fiber and copper SFP modules with RJ45 connectors.
See the Amulet Hotkey
for details of
currently available modules.
Be aware that SFP modules have differing specifications, and
the distances over which they can drive a signal can vary. This
especially applies to fiber SFP modules.
Important!
The DXP4-M only supports certain models of SFP
module. If in doubt, contact Technical Support for advice.
1.4 IP and MAC addresses
Before you set up a host card, make a note of these details:
•
MAC and IP address of the remote PCoIP host;
•
MAC and IP address of the zero client.
You will find the MAC address information written on the
underside of the zero client and on the configuration record/
serial number label of the remote host. You can also use the AWI
) to find the MAC addresses
If your network uses DHCP, the host and zero client obtain
their IP addresses from the DHCP server. If no DHCP server is
available, the host and zero client time out after approximately
two minutes and adopt the following default IP addresses:
•
Zero client:
192.168.1.50
•
Host card:
192.168.1.100
