05 - HP Z420 - powerful workstation and virtualization tools
Hello. In previous posts, we discussed two types of thin clients: HP T410 All-in-One Solution and T610 Multi- Monitor . Today is a post about the unusual use of a conventional workstation. Well, how to say normal.
HP Z420 - a powerful and modern computer, assembled from reliable and well-proven components. It is appreciated among professionals working with graphics, complex calculations, design and development of various systems.
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Inside, everything is grown-up: Xeon E5 server processors (from the “simple” quad core E5-1603 to the impressive E5-2687W with eight cores and 20 MB of cache memory), eight slots for RAM (up to 64 GB, if you type in 8 GB with a frequency of 1600 MHz), support for all current storage systems, discrete graphics from nVidia, of course, Quadro-class.
Why such a powerful solution virtualization tools, because, it would seem, it is already completely self-sufficient?
Since the server motherboard and the server processor from Intel became the basis for the Z420 , all the virtualization hardware has not gone away.
And there are two scenarios for using Z420 in which can realize the hardware potential of the workstation in the field of workplace virtualization. The first — and least interesting — application virtualization. The technology is not new, and there’s nothing to talk about here. Microsoft App-V and the VMware operating system called ThinApp have long been used in the industry.
The most interesting use of the Z420 as a virtualization center is the possibility of using RGS technology, a special software package for providing remote access to workstations and collaborating on one project.
Sounds hard? Everything is much easier than you think. Here is a great video demonstrating how Remote Graphics Software works:
The most interesting - from 0:50 until the end of the video.
One such workstation is able to provide two or three people with the necessary computing power to work simultaneously in CAD systems within one project.
On any HP workstation absolutely free, you can install a special program - RGS Sender . You can download it on our official website. Moreover, if you do not have a Z420, 820 or Z1 at hand - you can download a trial version to evaluate the capabilities of the application.
The RGS Receiver is installed on the client side (thin clients or HP laptops). It looks like this:
We drive the address of Sender into the window, click to connect, and all the powers of your workstation are inside the laptop or thin client.
HP RGS supports the transfer of video, audio, multimedia, three-dimensional graphics and other "complex" things to virtualize. You can connect a USB device on the client, “forward” it to the host machine, and she will see it as if it is connected directly to its USB ports. one
It is also worth noting that HP RGS allows you to connect to several workstations simultaneously, and use their computing power from a single device.
If you use multiple monitors, for example, through the T610 + , then Remote Graphics Sender will understand this and adjust the resolution and multi-monitor mode on the workstation accordingly. No manual settings, stretched 1024x768 pictures on four widescreen monitors, attempts to get to the resolution setting and jerky throwing of the mouse cursor on four screens at once. 2 Turned on, entered, works.
The security of such a solution is also high: the data stream is encrypted on the fly, so that you can forget about interception and easy access to the transmitted data.
You can demonstrate the work on the project to the authorities directly from a thin client or laptop, you can work remotely or being on a business trip. You can work with other employees on the same project as if you were on the same computer. Linux or Windows on the host - does not matter. The receiving party is also not required to contain an OS similar to the host. As you can see, the scope of such a solution is wide enough, from remote access from a low-power device to regular and permanent work “on remote” from a branch, on a business trip, or from home.
RGS successfully applied in CSUN (California State University, Northridge). A video demonstrating how to use RGS in CSUN is available on our website.
1, 2 - supported only by Windows-version of HP Remote Graphics Sender.
UPD from 22 Apr 2012: We launched a special project on Habré, which was described in the zero post of this season. It is located at: habrahabr.ru/special/hp/commercial and there is a lot of interesting information, the form of feedback we promised, as well as a test of knowledge in the field of virtualization. We are waiting for you and your questions!
HP Z420 - a powerful and modern computer, assembled from reliable and well-proven components. It is appreciated among professionals working with graphics, complex calculations, design and development of various systems.
')
Inside, everything is grown-up: Xeon E5 server processors (from the “simple” quad core E5-1603 to the impressive E5-2687W with eight cores and 20 MB of cache memory), eight slots for RAM (up to 64 GB, if you type in 8 GB with a frequency of 1600 MHz), support for all current storage systems, discrete graphics from nVidia, of course, Quadro-class.
Why such a powerful solution virtualization tools, because, it would seem, it is already completely self-sufficient?
Since the server motherboard and the server processor from Intel became the basis for the Z420 , all the virtualization hardware has not gone away.
And there are two scenarios for using Z420 in which can realize the hardware potential of the workstation in the field of workplace virtualization. The first — and least interesting — application virtualization. The technology is not new, and there’s nothing to talk about here. Microsoft App-V and the VMware operating system called ThinApp have long been used in the industry.
The most interesting use of the Z420 as a virtualization center is the possibility of using RGS technology, a special software package for providing remote access to workstations and collaborating on one project.
Sounds hard? Everything is much easier than you think. Here is a great video demonstrating how Remote Graphics Software works:
The most interesting - from 0:50 until the end of the video.
One such workstation is able to provide two or three people with the necessary computing power to work simultaneously in CAD systems within one project.
How does this magic work?
On any HP workstation absolutely free, you can install a special program - RGS Sender . You can download it on our official website. Moreover, if you do not have a Z420, 820 or Z1 at hand - you can download a trial version to evaluate the capabilities of the application.
The RGS Receiver is installed on the client side (thin clients or HP laptops). It looks like this:
We drive the address of Sender into the window, click to connect, and all the powers of your workstation are inside the laptop or thin client.
What is RGS able?
HP RGS supports the transfer of video, audio, multimedia, three-dimensional graphics and other "complex" things to virtualize. You can connect a USB device on the client, “forward” it to the host machine, and she will see it as if it is connected directly to its USB ports. one
It is also worth noting that HP RGS allows you to connect to several workstations simultaneously, and use their computing power from a single device.If you use multiple monitors, for example, through the T610 + , then Remote Graphics Sender will understand this and adjust the resolution and multi-monitor mode on the workstation accordingly. No manual settings, stretched 1024x768 pictures on four widescreen monitors, attempts to get to the resolution setting and jerky throwing of the mouse cursor on four screens at once. 2 Turned on, entered, works.
The security of such a solution is also high: the data stream is encrypted on the fly, so that you can forget about interception and easy access to the transmitted data.
Where does it apply?
You can demonstrate the work on the project to the authorities directly from a thin client or laptop, you can work remotely or being on a business trip. You can work with other employees on the same project as if you were on the same computer. Linux or Windows on the host - does not matter. The receiving party is also not required to contain an OS similar to the host. As you can see, the scope of such a solution is wide enough, from remote access from a low-power device to regular and permanent work “on remote” from a branch, on a business trip, or from home.
RGS successfully applied in CSUN (California State University, Northridge). A video demonstrating how to use RGS in CSUN is available on our website.
1, 2 - supported only by Windows-version of HP Remote Graphics Sender.
UPD from 22 Apr 2012: We launched a special project on Habré, which was described in the zero post of this season. It is located at: habrahabr.ru/special/hp/commercial and there is a lot of interesting information, the form of feedback we promised, as well as a test of knowledge in the field of virtualization. We are waiting for you and your questions!
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/177327/
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