graphics intensive applications on-demand
The NVIDIA GRID™ Visual Computing Appliance (VCA) is a powerful GPU-based system which runs complex applications such as those from Adobe®, Autodesk and Dassault Systemes, and sends their graphics output over the network to be displayed on a client computer. This remote GPU acceleration gives users the same rich graphics experience they would get from an expensive, dedicated PC under their desk.
GRID VCA provides enormous flexibility to small and medium-size businesses with limited IT infrastructure. Employees can, through the simple click of an icon, create a virtual machine called a workspace. These workspaces – which are, effectively, dedicated, high performance GPU-based systems – can be added, deleted, or reallocated as needed.
Key Benefits:
- A turnkey platform that simplifies installation and management
- As a stateless device, security is enhanced because valuable data sets are stored on NAS, not locally.
- A fully integrated system that maximizes concurrent user density for demanding design software
- High-end NVIDIA GPU performance on any Windows, Linux or Mac client on your network
- Highest quality-of-service for each user
- Certification and support by professional application partners, including Adobe, Autodesk, and Dassault Systems
NVIDIA GRID VCA authorized Value-Added REsellers (VARs)
Authorized VARs are certified by NVIDIA to deliver comprehensive support for the GRID appliance. GRID VCA resellers are capable of delivering a wide range of additional services including installation, setup, maintenance, training, and more.
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| GRID VCA Configurations |
| GPU |
8 GPU |
16 GPU |
| GPU Memory |
32 GB |
64 GB |
| System Memory |
192 GB |
384 GB |
| CPU |
16 thread CPU |
32 thread CPU |
| Number of Users |
up to 8 concurrent |
up to 16 concurrent |
EXPERT REVIEWS
"GRID VCA will provide tremendous functionality and performance for our small business customers. It delivers easy, high performance GPU access to our applications for the highest quality design and visualization experience."
- Carl Bass, president and CEO, Autodesk
"The combination of Adobe Creative Cloud and NVIDIA GRID enables ultimate flexibility for businesses and maximum performance for users. It's all about creative freedom – and together Adobe and NVIDIA deliver exactly that."
- Shantanu Narayen, president and CEO, Adobe Systems
"NVIDIA GRID VCA delivers an amazing design experience with SolidWorks from any PC or Mac. With centralized access to fast GPUs, designers can deliver their highest quality work."
- Bertrand Sicot, CEO, Solidworks
"We've had enormous success using remote GPU acceleration for both Adobe Creative Suite and Autodesk 3ds Max. Thanks to GRID VCA, we don't spend weeks configuring workstations and transcoding files and projects. Instead, we have more time to deliver a higher quality product for our customers. And we're able to take on new projects with tighter deadlines."
- James Fox, CEO, Dawnrunner