NComputing X550 desktop virtualization kit allows multiple users to share a single host computer

The NComputing X550 desktop virtualization kit enables up to 11 users to operate simultaneously from a single host computer by utilizing a dedicated PCI card and proprietary access devices. Each access device connects to the host via Cat 5e or shielded Cat 6 cables, which also provide power to the units, eliminating the need for separate power adapters. The system relies on the included vSpace software to manage individual user sessions, allowing each station to have its own monitor, keyboard, mouse, and audio output. While the hardware was designed for environments like school computer labs, the setup process requires specific host hardware configurations, including a minimum 2.4 GHz CPU and 1 GB of RAM for three users. The system supports USB device assignment, allowing administrators to control which users can access specific peripherals, such as flash drives, through the host computer. However, the X550 requires product registration to remove a 60-minute session time limit, and the hardware has reached its end-of-life, with support ending in 2020.

The NComputing X550 kit allows up to 11 users to share one host computer using a PCI card and access devices. Access devices connect to the host via Cat 5e or shielded Cat 6 cables, which also supply power to the units.

The vSpace software manages individual user sessions, providing each station with its own keyboard, mouse, monitor, and audio. Administrators can configure USB device access for each station through the vSpace console to manage peripheral usage.

The system requires product registration to remove a 60-minute session time limit, though the hardware is now past its end-of-life date.