What Is Green VDI Software?
Green VDI is a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) platform. It runs desktops for many users on shared host machines in a central location. Users connect to these desktops from thin clients or zero clients. The desktops run on the host, not on each user's device.
How Green VDI Works
In a Green VDI setup, a host machine runs the virtual desktops. Each user connects through a zero client or thin client over the network. The client shows the desktop and sends keyboard and mouse input. Applications and data stay on the host. This model suits schools, offices and labs that need many desktops with simple, low-maintenance endpoints.
Key Specifications for a Green VDI Host
Host sizing depends on the number of users. The Thinvent IPC3 uses an Intel® Core™ i3-1215U processor with 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz, and 10 MB cache. It has 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 1TB SSD. The range includes models with Windows 11 Professional, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS and Thinux™ Embedded Linux. Some models add Quad DB9 Serial ports.
| Specification | Thinvent IPC3 (all models) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-1215U, 6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| Cache | 10 MB |
| Memory | 16GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 1TB SSD |
| Power | 12V 7A adapter |
| Wi-Fi | Not included |
| Operating systems | Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, DOS, Thinux™ Embedded Linux |
Use Cases
Green VDI suits environments where many users need the same desktop setup. Common examples are schools, computer labs, offices and call centers. Central management lets administrators update software once for all users.
Thinvent Industrial PCs for Green VDI Hosting
Thinvent's range includes the IPC3 industrial PC, which can serve as a host machine for virtual desktops. The IPC3 is built on the Intel® Core™ i3-1215U processor with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD storage. The range does not include Wi-Fi. Choose a model with the operating system that fits your VDI platform.
