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DXPC PCoIP Host
Quick Start Guide
DXPC Quick Start Guide v2.1 June 2015
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Overview
The DXPC is a PCoIP® host card in a PCIe form factor. It has an integral MXM GPU
that supports dual wide-screen (1920 x 1200) monitors. Multiple DXPC cards can
be installed in a single computer to provide support for more than two monitors.
The DXPC can be used to replace existing graphics in the workstation and is ideal
where there is limited scope for expansion.
In the box
Unless an alternate model has been specified, the DXPC is fitted with an NVIDIA
Quadro FX 370M GPU. Each DXPC kit includes an alternative mounting bracket
which can be fitted in place of the factory fitted bracket where required.
Preparation
The DXPC must be installed into a PCIe slot inside a computer. The usual
precautions must be followed:
■
Ensure all power to the computer is switched off
■
Full anti-static protection should be used
■
Avoid contact with any liquids
■
Use only the appropriate tools
■
Do not over tighten screws or force any brackets
■
Take measures to avoid losing screws or fittings inside the computer case
■
Take care not to dislodge cables, fittings and fixtures already installed in the
Computer
■
Attach the appropriate mounting bracket to the DXPC card.
Warning
■
The DXPC is intended for installation and operation only within an enclosed
environment eg, inside a computer case.
■
The DXPC is not designed for hot plugging. Before installing or removing a
DXPC from the PCIe slot, you must disconnect all power from the host
computer for at least 60 seconds to allow internal power rails to fully
discharge.
Hardware installation
Installation is a simple process that is no more complex than fitting any other PCIe
card to a computer:
1. Power down the host computer and disconnect it completely from the mains
supply. See the
Warning
above.
2. Remove any covers to provide access to the PCIe sockets.
3. Install the DXPC in a vacant socket and secure.
4. Re-assemble the computer.
Software installation
After installation is complete and the computer re-assembled, you can reconnect
the power and switch on the computer. The operating system will detect the new
hardware and attempt to locate the appropriate drivers.
The only device on the DXPC that requires a third party driver is the MXM GPU.
Unless an alternative model has been specified, the GPU will be an NVIDIA Quadro
FX 370M. Up-to-date drivers for all operating systems are freely available to
download; we recommend that you search for and install these.
USB and audio drivers for the DXPC will already be present in the operating system
files and should be installed automatically.
Network connection
The DXPC is one half of a PCoIP system; the other is the zero client which is located
at a remote desktop. The diagram below shows a typical PCoIP setup.
The only external connection to be made is to the network. This requires a
standard patch cable which connects to
only one
of the RJ45 sockets on the DXPC
mounting bracket. The DXPC can be connected to any IP compatible LAN or WAN
but, where possible, the best performance will always be available from a network
dedicated to PCoIP traffic.
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DXPC with dual redundant
RJ45 network ports.
Note:
The DXPC has dual redundant
network ports. Take care when
using these. Both network ports are
connected to an internal,
unmanaged network switch. The
DXPC itself does not monitor its
network links and relies on the
spanning tree network protocol to
prevent loops and provide the
redundancy.
If both ports are connected when an
established connection between the
DXPC and a remote zero client is
interrupted (for example, because a
switch or switch port fails), spanning
tree brings up the redundant path
between the DXPC and zero client.
1
DXPC
2
3
Example dual head PCoIP system.
DXPC on host workstation
(
1
)
connects over
a LAN or WAN
(
2
)
to a remote zero client with two video heads
(
3
)
.
