VGX Hypervisor

The key technology to enable hardware virtualization of the GPU is the NVIDIA VGX Hypervisor, which allows a virtual machine to interact directly with a GPU. The VGX Hypervisor manages GPU resources that enable multiple users to share common hardware while improving user density, and creates a true PC experience in the cloud.

With the NVIDA VGX Hypervisor, each virtual machine has direct access to the GPU for an optimized cloud experience.

User-Selectable Machines (USMs)

The VGX Hypervisor enables the use of User-Selectable Machines (USMs) — allowing system administrators to configure and provision the physical VGX hardware to take on the characteristics needed for specific types of users. This gives IT departments the freedom to support multiple pools of user types, all from a single server.

USMs deliver optimal utilization of hardware resources and the flexibility to configure and deploy new users' desktops based on changing enterprise demands.

NVIDIA Standard User-Selectable Machine

NVIDIA standard USMs come bundled with NVIDIA VGX boards to provide the maximum user density possible through hardware virtualization. Office productivity professionals can now experience low-latency, high-quality interaction and multimedia.

NVIDIA Quadro User-Selectable Machine

NVIDIA Quadro is the graphics standard for professionals in the workstation industry. The Quadro USM provides industry-leading experience for designers, artists, and scientists who rely on applications requiring interactive 3D graphics and full compatibility. All Quadro professional drivers and APIs (DirectX, OpenGL, and NVIDIA CUDA) are enabled via Quadro USMs for full workstation application certifications, so IT managers can deploy the same Quadro desktop experience remotely.