nvidia quadro plex scalable visualization solutions july 2009
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NVIDIA Quadro Plex Scalable Visualization Solutions
July 2009
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The Visualization Market
4 Node Cluster (Sony)
Proven:- Improve innovation capabilities- Sustain competitive advantage - Reduce Time-to-Insight
Historical Challenges:Solutions to drive multi-channel, ultra-high resolution displays required:- Multiple clustered hosts - Proprietary hardware (Onyx, IGs’)- Specialized Software
SGI Onyx
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1-2 DVI
Historical Visualization Ecosystem
Any Application RunsSingle Workstation (with Add-in Card)
Requires G-Sync to synchronize displays> 2 DVI
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Cha
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s Limited AppsCustom Software
GPU or Quadro Plex Clusters
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Requires Multiple Hosts & G-Sync for synchronization
1-2 DVI
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Limited AppsCustom Software
Runs Any Standard Application
2-4 DVI
4-8 DVI
> 8 DVI
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Single Workstation (with Add-in Card)
Quadro Plex Scalable Visualization Solutions (Single Host)
Runs Any Standard Application
Quadro ( GPU or Plex) Clusters
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NVIDIA Quadro PlexEnabling Scalable Visualization Solutions
The 4K Interpretation Desk
Conference Room
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NVIDIA Quadro PlexEnabling Scalable Visualization Solutions
Projected Power Wall
4K Digital Cinema
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Quadro Plex Simplifies Visualization
All applications ‘Just Work’ across Multiple Displays
What’s in NVIDIA Quadro Plex Scalable Visualization Solutions?
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
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Step 1: Quadro Plex 2200 D2
Quadro Plex4 Synchronized DVI Outputs2 Quadro FX 5800 GPUs 8 GB total frame buffer (4 GB per GPU)
Dedicated ChassisEliminates host system heat & power constraintsDedicated, optimized power supply3U Rack mount optionDesigned, built, tested, & certified by NVIDIA
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Step 2 (a) : Connecting One Quadro Plex D2
A B C D
One Quadro Plex D2 can power up to 4 display channels, in various arrays, from a single workstation.
2x2 Array
1x4 Array
1x2 Array1x3 Array2x1Array
B D
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D
A B
C D
A B D
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Step 2 (b): Connecting Two Quadro Plex D2s
A B
C D
E F
G H
Require DHIC(Dual D2 Host Interface Card)
Two Quadro Plex D2s can power up to 8 display channels from a single workstation
2x4 Array
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Step 3: Configure NVIDIA SLI Mosaic
NVIDIA SLI Mosaic Consolidates multiple displays into one large resolution display
With SLI MosaicOS Presents 1 Display(one - 7680 x 2400 )
Without SLI MosaicOS Presents 8 Displays(eight- 1920x1200)
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Any application ‘just works’ and displays are synchronized
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Flexible Stereoscopic Support
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Passive Stereo
A B
Left eyeLeft eye Right eyeRight eye
C D
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( up to 8 Displays ) Active Shutter Glasses (up to 4 Displays) Passive Polarized Glasses
Active Stereo
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Requires Multiple Hosts & G-Sync for synchronization
1-2 DVI
NVIDIA Scalable Visualization SolutionsLimited AppsCustom Software
Runs Any Standard Application
2-4 DVI
4-8 DVI
> 8 DVI
Dis
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Single Workstation (with Add-in Card)
Quadro Plex Scalable Visualization Solutions(Single Host)
Runs Any Standard Application
Clusters with Multiple-GPUs
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Scalable Visualization Solutions
Scalable Visualization Components are all shipping Now!Base Building Block - Quadro Plex D2 2200 ($10,750)Connects 2D2s to PCIex16 – Dual D2 Host Interface Card ( DHIC )NVIDIA Quadro Drivers with Mosaic Mode (Release 185 or later)
More information on www.nvidia.com/quadroplex