Increase available PC’s using NComputing X550

Rationale:

Using the NComputing X550 virtual desktop device we can use the speed of a single PC to create five additional workstations. The NComputing PCI control card is installed into the host PC and each X550 device is then plugged into the host computer via this card to create an additional workstation. All that is then required to complete the workstation setup is a monitor, mouse and keyboard.

Each user then has access to the software installed on the host PC. USB ports on the host PC can be assigned for use on all or one of the virtual workstations. Users will be able to login using their normal Windows/Network credentials just as they would if they were using any other PC.

Pros & Cons:

Usage:

We envisage implementing the X550 devices where “pods” (up to 4 workstations) of computers are required. We would look at implementing this into the music and/or science classrooms as a testing ground for the product. This could also be a solution for Jnr School classrooms.

What is required?

The following is a video presentation of the X550 by NComputing:
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The following is a video presentation of the L-Series component by NComputing. This is the next level up component designed to run a full computer lab:
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