Architectural Advantages
IP-based Infrastructure — 100% software.
Powerful, scalable and easy to implement.
The Advantages of Hiperwall Software
Hiperwall software eliminates the cost, complexity, and limitations of legacy AV-based proprietary systems, making video walls a practical solution for organizations of any size. We’ve been able to accomplish this with our innovative distributed visualization architecture, IP-based infrastructure and the fact that it’s hardware agnostic.
Distributed Visualization
As you add more computers, the power of your system grows.
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Fail-Safe
Two control points working simultaneously provides protection. If one goes down, the other takes over seamlessly.
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Budget-Friendly
Simply buy off-the-shelf hardware and Hiperwall licenses. Network architecture makes it easy to install.
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Ethernet Infrastructure
Hiperwall software uses low-cost, ubiquitous, IP-based infrastructure as transport method.
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Future Proof
Your current Hiperwall software or an upgraded version will work with whatever new technology comes your way.
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Scalable
Hiperwall-powered system can be expanded by simply adding low-cost off-the-shelf components.
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Hardware Agnostic
Use any commodity hardware that meets application and budget requirements.
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Limitless Resolution
See the big picture… in detail… for better decision making and clearer communications.
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Access Control
Robust user access control, tracking tools, and detailed authorization levels give admins full control and peace of mind.
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Advantages of Distributed Visualization
Only Hiperwall software is based on a distributed visualization architecture. Instead of using a single computer or server for processing, like traditional platforms, Hiperwall’s unique and powerful system distributes the visual processing load to each computer in the Hiperwall network.
Every time a computer running Hiperwall software is added to the Hiperwall network, it not only adds a new content source or destination, but it also adds more processing power.
“…ensures that you have the power to display a huge number of sources at one time. “
As a result, the total processing power of the Hiperwall system automatically increases as the number of components increases. This helps ensure that large walls do not outgrow the processing capabilities of the complete Hiperwall system and ensures that you have the power to display a huge number of sources at one time.
Ethernet Infrastructure
Hiperwall software uses a low cost, ubiquitous, IP-based infrastructure as a transport method. Comprised of multiple peer-to-peer networked PCs, system components are connected to an ordinary gigabit Ethernet switch by ordinary Ethernet cabling.
The size of the total Hiperwall system installation is only limited by the number of ports in the gigabit switch. The switch must be a Layer 2 design that supports IGMP, enabling the Hiperwall network to perform efficiently even when running multiple live video streams across the network. If the system outgrows the number of ports, the switch can be easily replaced with a larger switch, or another switch may be connected via an inter-switch (stacking) link.
“…significantly reduces cost, complexity, space requirements, energy use, and cable clutter.”
For successful operation, this gigabit Ethernet network is the only infrastructure that Hiperwall needs. Control and content are delivered to the wall via gigabit Ethernet. This is a significant advantage over legacy video wall systems that typically require some combination of complex servers, matrix switches, and distribution amplifiers to deliver content to a video wall. By eliminating this equipment, the Hiperwall system significantly reduces cost, complexity, space requirements, energy use, and cable clutter.
Advantages of Being Hardware Agnostic
Video walls and distributed visualization systems built using Hiperwall software can be assembled with any brand of display, PC and network gear. Do you have a hardware brand that your company prefers? You can choose that brand with Hiperwall. You can even repurpose existing hardware for use in your Hiperwall system.
Displays: You can use any brand and type of display — LCD, LED, projectors… dvLED
PCs: The off-the-shelf computers used to run Hiperwall software’s controllers need only be Windows PCs. At a minimum, the PCs need a dual-core CPU, gigabit Ethernet port and a recent generation graphics processor. Hiperwall software supports Windows 7 or later. Memory requirements vary by the operating system, with a minimum of 2 GB. Hiperwall software also uses hardware acceleration for many operations.
Networking: Do you love Cisco? D-Link? Juniper? You can use almost any brand of managed network switches, such as Cisco, D-Link, Pakedge (and the list goes on), as long as they meet Hiperwall’s basic system requirements.
For the optimum performance of your video wall, the Hiperwall Technical Services Team can recommend commodity off-the-shelf products and hardware configurations that work exceptionally well to satisfy basic as well as the most demanding multi-media requirements on the Hiperwall video wall and distributed visualization system.