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IntroductionWhat is a virtual workstationA virtual workstation moves the processinggraphicsstorage into the more secure datacenter The workstation hardware can be accessed in these modes11 Remo ID: 219530

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FAQsHP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation FAQQuick Reference IntroductionWhat is a virtual workstation?A virtual workstation moves the processing/graphics/storage into the more secure datacenter. The workstation hardware can be accessed in these modes:1:1 Remote WorkstationVirtualized System / Pass-Thru GPUVirtualize the System / Virtualize the GPUWhat are the bene�ts of moving the workstation into the datacenter:Performance – Faster project load timesAdvanced users with large terabyte data sets will see model load times decrease from hours to minutes as HP co-locates the compute node with data array.Security – Valuable IP never leaves the data centerSensitive content never leaves the data center. Only encrypted screen images are sent to the endpoints.Increased Reliability – Server-class redundancyCustomers get mission-critical reliability with server-class technology including redundant power supplies, fans, networking, fail-over technology. Centralized Management – Leadership remote managementTake advantage of the advanced HP Integrated Lights Out (iLO) remote management solutions.Mobility – Work anywhere, anytimeUsers can access the high-performance, reliable, secure workstation resource from anywhere, anytime—whether in theo�ce,athome,ontheroadattheclientso�ce.Resource sharing – put the power to use 24x7The powerful HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation compute resources can be utilized for other workloads when not in use for virtual workstation sessions.Cooler, quieter workspace – increased productivity and comfortBy keeping the compute and storage in the data center, workspaces are quieter and cooler.How does the HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation di�er from a blade workstation? (technology, customers, usage model, etc)The HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation uses the industry standard 2U form factor. The HP Blade Graphics Server uses the HP Blade chassis form factor. The HP Blade Graphics Server has all of the features and advantages of HP’s blade solutions with the addition of a selection of graphics accelerators. The HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation has the �exibilityofthe2Ustandardformfactorandcanbecon�guredwithtwohigh-endgraphicscards.How does the HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation di�er from a traditional workstation?TheHPDL380zGen8VirtualWorkstationdi�ersfromtraditionalworkstationintheseways:Rack mountDenser – 2U form factor for a 2-socket solution with two dual-wide graphics cardsHigh-availability featuresRedundant power suppliesRedundant cooling fansOut of band managementiLO (Integrated Lights Out) remote management is included in the HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation. This allows IT to remotely manage every aspect of the system from anywhere in the worldFAQ | HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation FAQ NamingWhat is the solution name?HP Category Name: HP Z Virtual WorkstationsProduct Name: HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual WorkstationShort Product Name: HP DL380z Virtual WorkstationVirtualization solution overviewWhat are the components of a virtual workstation solution? Endpoint DeviceRuns the receiving agent and drives the attached endpoint display(s).Examples: workstations, mobile workstations, thin clients and tablets. Receiving AgentThis software decodes the protocol and displays the desktops on the endpoint display(s).Examples: Citrix Receiver, VMware View Client, and HP RGS Receiver.Connection BrokerManages allocation and permissions for assigning VMs to users. Examples: Citrix XenDesktop and LeoStream.ProtocolThe protocol is the scheme used to transport the desktop pixels from the Virtual Desktop Agent to the endpoint client device. The Virtual Desktop Agent on the virtual workstation sends the desktop pixels to the protocol receiver on the endpoint device. Examples: Citrix HDX 3DPro (Windows), PCoIP (Windows) for VMware, and HP RGS (supports Windows/Linux)VM Operating SystemThis is the client OS running in the virtual machine. Examples: Windows 7 (64bit) and Linux.Virtual Desktop AgentThe VDA transmits the desktop to the endpoint using a protocol.Examples: Citrix XenDesktop, VMware Horizon, HP RGS Sender.HypervisorThe Hypervisor is system software that acts to virtualize the system hardware. It provides virtual components to the virtual machines including virtual CPU, virtual memory, virtual disk and virtual GPU.Examples: Citrix XenServer and VMWare ESX.Virtual WorkstationThis is the backend system in the datacenter that provides compute, graphics, storage and networking.What can be used as an endpoint and why would you choose each?HP Z WorkstationsFor users that have a mix of local applications and virtualized applications, they can use the HP Z Workstation for their local apps and also run a receiver to access a virtual session on the HP DL380z Virtual Workstation.HP ZBook Mobile WorkstationsAllows the user to be mobile and always have access to the HP DL380z Virtual Workstation virtual session from anywhere in the world.HP Thin ClientsForuserswithnolocalapplicationsupportneeded,thisistheideal,a�ordablesolutiontointeractwiththeHPDL380zVirtual Workstation virtual session. HP Thin Clients support up to 4 displays.TabletsFor the ultimate in mobility, a tablet can be used to access the virtual workstation session. Endpoint receiver support varies by tablet operating system.FAQ | HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation FAQ How many workstation users are supported per HP DL380z Virtual Workstation?Here are the key uses cases:Ultimate Workstation Power User – One user per 2U HP DL380z Virtual WorkstationAllocate one session and dedicate entire system to single user:Both CPUsUp to two dual-width graphics cards (NVIDIA K6000, K5000 or K4000)All system memorySystem virtualization via hypervisor is not required.Graphics virtualization is not required.Extreme Workstation Power User – Two users per 2U HP DL380z Virtual WorkstationThis is roughly equivalent to the 1P desk-side workstation performance levelTwo sessions are allocated that each receive:1 CPU1 dual-width graphics card (NVIDIA K6000, K5000 or K4000)Half of system memorySystem virtualization via hypervisor is required.Graphics virtualization is not required.Power Workstation User – Four users per 2U HP DL380z Virtual WorkstationFour sessions are allocated that each receive:Half the core count on 1 CPU1 GPU (use dual K2 cards, each users gets a full GPU that is approximately equivalent to K5000 level performance)¼ of system memory System virtualization via hypervisor is required.Graphics virtualization is required (NVIDIA Grid K2 required).Mainstream Workstation User – Eight users per 2U HP DL380z Virtual WorkstationAllocate eight sessions, where each sessions receives:¼ the core count on 1 CPU½ of a GPU (approximately half of NVIDIA K5000 performance)ofsystemmemorySystem virtualization via hypervisor is required.Graphics virtualization is required (NVIDIA Grid K2 required).What are the software stack options for the HP DL380z Virtual Workstation?For Pass-through GPU cases, these are the software stack options: Endpoint OSLinux/HP Thin ProWindows (7, 8 , ES) Receiving AgentCitrix HDX 3DProRGS v7.xConnection BrokerCitrix XenDesktop, LeoStreamRemoting AgentCitrix HDX 3DPro (Win)RGS v7.x (Win/Linux)VM Operating SystemLinuxWindows 7 (64bit)Virtual Desktop AgentCitrix XenDesktopHypervisorCitrix XenServerVMWare ESXiVirtual WorkstationHP DL380z Gen8FAQ | HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation FAQ Sign up for updateshp.com/go/getupdated Rate this document Share with colleaguesFor the Virtual GPU cases, these are the software stack options: Endpoint OSHP Thin Pro, LinuxWindows (7, 8 , ES)Receiving AgentCitrix HDX 3DProConnection BrokerCitrix XenDesktopRemoting AgentCitrix HDX 3DPro (Win)Virtual Desktop AgentWindows 7 (64bit)Desktop ManagerCitrix XenDesktopHypervisorCitrix XenServerVirtual WorkstationHP DL380z Gen8Hardware components What processors are supported in the HP DL380z Virtual Workstation?The HP DL380z Virtual Workstation supports up to two Intel® Xeon® E5-2600v2 processors. These processors can have up to 12 cores each.What graphics are supported in the HP DL380z Virtual Workstation?The HP DL380z Virtual Workstation supports these NVIDIA graphics cards: NVIDIA GRID K2NVIDIA Quadro K4000NVIDIA Quadro K5000NVIDIA Quadro K6000What is the function of the NVIDIA GRID card?The NVIDIA GRID K2 contains two GPUs that each are roughly equivalent to an NVIDIA Quadro K5000 graphics card in performance. The card does not have any video output connectors, and so it can only be used to support Pass-through GPU or Virtual GPU mode in a virtual machine environment. What is di�erence between Pass-through GPU and Virtual GPU technology?Pass-through GPU modeisalsoreferredtogenericallyas“DirectAttachedGPU,”orbythevendorspeci�cnames“vDGA” (VMware) and “GPU pass-through” (Citrix). This method allows discrete GPU devices to be directly mapped to a virtual machine for dedicated 1:1 use by the VM. The virtual machine has full and direct access to the GPU, using a native graphics driver, allowing for full workstation-class graphics and GPU compute performance in a virtual machine. Typically intended for high-end 3D and GPU-compute users, the GPU device is directly owned and managed by the VM operating systems just as in a desktop workstation. The GPU driver is loaded within the virtual machine. True virtual GPU mode (hardware virtualized GPU)o�ersthebene�tofsharingphysicalGPUbymultiplevirtualmachines.Eachvirtualmachinestillgetsthebene�tofGPUhardwareacceleratedperformanceandfullfunctionalitythatyou would get from of a native graphics card and driver. Each virtual machine OS would use a true workstation graphics drivertoaccessthesharedGPUresources.Theframebu�ermemoryassociatedwiththeGPUwouldbedividedequallyamong the number of virtual machines required. For example, if two virtual machines are required to use a virtual GPU-capable solution with 1 GB of video memory, each virtual machine will have 512 MB of video memory allocated to it, as well as equally sharing the GPU itself. The NVIDIA GRID K2 card is an example of a virtual GPU-capable solution. FAQ | HP DL380z Gen8 Virtual Workstation FAQ © Copyright 2014 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.Intel and, Xeon are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.4AA5-2632ENW, May 2014