Access Methods

Access to the video wall is open to all the members of the CfA community for presentations and/or scientific visualization.

To use the video wall for a presentation only, you will need to:

1. schedule your presentation by directly emailing the library (library@cfa);
2. have someone from the library (or the CF) give you access to the PC;
3. have your presentation in a format that the PC can display (see list of available software below); or
4. can use your own laptop, if it can generate an HDMI output, preferably a high resolution one.

To use the video wall for data visualization, you will need to:

1. request an account on either or both computers; and
2. complete a training session; or
3. request the reactivation of existing credentials; and
4. schedule access time by emailing the library directly (library@cfa).

Credentials on either machine will remain valid for 180 days, and will be renewed upon request.

Users of the video wall may not:

1. use the video wall without scheduling access time;
2. tamper with the hardware (like trying to gain access to the inside of the electronics rack, or changing any of the cabling); or
3. change any of the system’s configuration or disable any of the system’s protections, like the PC’s anti-virus software.

If something is not working right please report it and, if needed, ask for help; also plan ahead, get familiar with the system during regular business hours when help is available and request specific software well in advance.

Note:

To request credentials, use this form.¹ To request the reactivation of existing credentials email the HPC Analyst (hpc@cfa).

The training material still needs to be developed.