Introduction to PCoIP
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4.4
About PCoIP hosts
4.4.1
Host function
A PCoIP host is a card that converts a remote PC (or blade
workstation) into a pixel broadcast centre. The host’s Tera-series
processor uses advanced algorithms to encode a user’s full
desktop environment, allowing the host to deliver high-end
images to a zero client in any location.
In a PCoIP system, the PCoIP host is installed inside or near to
the remote PC. The host takes digital video, audio and USB data
generated by the PC and compresses and encrypts this data. It
then transmits this data in real time over an IP network to the
user’s PCoIP zero client.
4.4.2 Host types
Amulet Hotkey PCoIP hosts are available in various form factors.
Some install inside a PC while others are located near to a PC
and connect to video, USB and audio ports using standard
cables.
Amulet Hotkey also supply a range of PCoIP blade workstations
based on the class leading Tier 1 devices from Dell. These work
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stations include Amulet Hotkey BIOS and PCIe mezzanine cards
to provide hardware GPU and PCoIP acceleration.
See our website for more information.
