ARCHIVED: Ultra-High Resolution Display Wall at IUPUI

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System overview

The Ultra-High Resolution Display Wall at Indiana University is a UITS Advanced Visualization Lab (AVL) system located on the IUPUI campus in IT 414. Built using eight high-resolution projection cubes totaling 15.3 million pixels, the Ultra-High Resolution Display Wall is capable of receiving input from multiple sources simultaneously, making it ideal for teleconferencing, group collaborations, and multiple highly advanced visualization applications. Similar to the AVL's IQ-Wall, the Ultra-High Resolution Display Wall is driven by a single computer.

System configuration
Machine type Dell workstation
Operating system Windows 7 x64
Memory model Local
Processor cores 8
CPUs 2
Nodes 1
RAM 4 GB
Network 1 Gbps
Local storage 300 GB program/OS; 500 GB media
Storage information
File systems NTFS local
Total disk space 800 GB
Total scratch space 100 GB adaptable
Availability scope With help from AVL staff, available to all IU faculty, staff, and students
Quotas None; per visualization project
Backup and purge policies None; recommend UITS storage services
Visualization systems information
Display or acquisition device Display
For display devices:
   Type of display device 8-screen monoscopic display in a 2-row, 4-column configuration
   Display technology LCD rear-projection cubes
   Resolution 1600 x 1200 per cube, 6400 x 2400 total
   Interface mechanism Keyboard, mouse

System access

Access to all visualization systems is physical (i.e., you must be in the room with the device to use it). At this time, no remote access or virtual desktop support is available. To request physical access to visualization devices, email the AVL. An AVL staff member will be assigned to you; that person will meet with you to discuss your project and proposed usage scenario. Once your use is approved, your assigned AVL staff member will provide an orientation and proper training to get you started using the system. Most visualization systems have 24/7 access via keycards. Calendaring and scheduling options will be discussed during your orientation.

Computing environment

All visualization systems are on the IU ADS domain, so you authenticate using your IU Network ID. This means your desktop is your own environment. By default, you will not receive administrative privileges. If you feel you need administrative privileges, you should discuss it with your AVL contact.

Development and running applications

The AVL provides a variety of APIs and software frameworks appropriate for a wide variety of visualization-related tasks. No one solution will work for every situation. During your orientation you can discuss your specific visualization needs with your AVL contact, who can direct you to the most appropriate software and, if needed, help you download and install new or custom software.

Working with data

All visualization systems have local storage areas, but they are not backed up and are purged regularly. Before each working session, you must import all data and program files from a long-term storage medium, and transfer them back to long-term storage when you're finished. All visualization systems have USB support and are connected to the IU network, so you can use long-term storage media, such as USB (flash or magnetic) drives, and network-enabled storage services, such as the IU Scholarly Data Archive (SDA).

Support

Direct all questions to your assigned AVL contact, or email the AVL.

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Last modified on 2018-01-18 17:28:07.