User's Guide

iv PCoIP System User’s Guide
3.2 Overview and Terms..................................................................................................... 20
3.3 User Experience ........................................................................................................... 22
3.4 Bandwidth Effects on Usability..................................................................................... 23
3.5 Typical Bandwidth Usage ............................................................................................. 24
3.5.1 User Types and Bandwidth Consumption ........................................................... 24
3.5.2 Limiting Screen Saver Bandwidth Consumption ................................................. 25
3.6 Bandwidth Limiting ...................................................................................................... 25
3.6.1 Device Bandwidth Limit .................................................................................... 26
3.6.2 Device Bandwidth Target ................................................................................... 27
3.6.3 Device Bandwidth Floor ..................................................................................... 27
3.6.4 Image Quality .................................................................................................... 28
3.7 Network Separation ...................................................................................................... 30
3.8 Port and Protocol Requirements .................................................................................... 31
Chapter 4. Initial Setup .................................................................................. 33
4.1 Caution Statements ....................................................................................................... 33
4.2 Mandatory Mounting, Cooling, and Airflow Provisions ................................................ 34
4.2.1 Ensuring Adequate Clearance around Zero Clients ............................................. 34
4.2.2 Ensuring Proper Client Mounting ....................................................................... 34
4.2.2.1 Desktop Mounting .......................................................................................... 35
4.2.2.2 Horizontal Mounting: Open Vents Must Face Up ........................................... 36
4.3 Cabling ......................................................................................................................... 36
4.3.1 Chassis Cabling Overview .................................................................................. 36
4.3.2 A-Series Chassis Ports........................................................................................ 37
4.3.3 R-Series Chassis Ports (Network Module) .......................................................... 38
4.4 Mandatory Network-Related Settings............................................................................ 39
4.4.1 Copper-Based Devices ....................................................................................... 40
4.4.2 Fiber-Based Devices .......................................................................................... 40
4.4.3 Drivers and Requirements .................................................................................. 41
4.5 Image Creation Requirements ....................................................................................... 42
4.6 Viewing Pre-OS Video (BIOS Configuration) and USB Input ....................................... 44
4.6.1 A-Series Blades .................................................................................................. 44