Dell Cloud Client-Computing (CCC) has tested and validated end-to-end client virtualization solutions on Dell EMC infrastructure optimized for running Citrix XenDesktop and Citrix XenApp. They allow you to deliver Windows, Linux, web applications or full virtual desktops to workers on any device, anywhere. Some of these solutions can support different hypervisors, such as Citrix XenServer, Microsoft Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV and VMware ESXi. Dell recommends select thin clients supporting Citrix HDX and HDX 3D Pro display protocols, ideal for high-end graphics and a rich end user experience.
Access the Reference Architectures (RA):
Dell EMC VxRail with Citrix XenDesktop RA [direct PDF]
True HCI VDI appliance powered by VMware vSAN and ESXi on pre-built VxRail platforms and EMC software. Ideal for organizations of all size looking for a turn-key VDI appliance bringing ease of implementation and management, and including built-in deduplication, HA and disaster recovery.
Dell VMware vSAN Ready Nodes for Citrix XenDesktop 13G RA [direct PDF]
HCI VDI solution powered by VMware vSAN and ESXi on a variety of tested Dell EMC 13G server platforms, for you to build. It offers a high level of hardware flexibility, including the use of GPUs. Ideal for all organizations with some VDI expertise.
Dell VMware vSAN Ready Nodes for Citrix XenDesktop 14G RA [direct PDF]
HCI VDI solution powered by VMware vSAN and ESXi on a variety of tested Dell EMC 14G server platforms, for you to build. It offers a high level of hardware flexibility, including the use of GPUs. Ideal for all organizations with some VDI expertise.
Dell EMC XC Series Hyper-Converged Appliance for Citrix XenDesktop (with Nutanix) RA 13G [direct PDF]
HCI VDI solution powered by Nutanix on a variety of Dell EMC server platforms. It offers a choice of hypervisors (ESXi, Hyper-V, AHV) and certified GPUs. Ideal for organizations of all size looking for ease of implementation and management. A particular version, the Dell XC Xpress, has been optimized for SMB organizations wanting to virtualize 100-350 seats with 3 or 4 nodes.
Dell EMC Ready System for VDI on XC Series - 14G Reference Architecture for Citrix [direct PDF]
HCI VDI solution powered by Nutanix on Dell EMC 14G server platforms. It offers a choice of hypervisors (ESXi, Hyper-V, AHV) and certified GPUs. Ideal for organizations of all size looking for ease of implementation and management.
Dell Wyse Datacenter for Citrix XenDesktop 13G RA [direct PDF]
This RA is the recipe book for you to build a custom, flexible, on-premise VDI environment using XenDesktop/XenApp, with a choice of hypervisors (ESXi, Hyper-V, XenServer). Based on Dell EMC PowerEdge 13G servers, this solution allows you to use your existing networking and SAN infrastructure, or to use the Dell EMC ones recommended in the RA.
Dell Wyse Datacenter for Citrix XenDesktop 14G RA [direct PDF]
This RA is the recipe book for you to build a custom, flexible, on-premise VDI environment using XenDesktop/XenApp, with a choice of hypervisors (ESXi, Hyper-V, XenServer). Based on Dell EMC PowerEdge 14G servers, this solution allows you to use your existing networking and SAN infrastructure, or to use the Dell EMC ones recommended in the RA. The RA also supports high availability (HA), high-end graphics using Nvidia GRID GPUs, and recommends a series of compatible thin clients for an end-to-end solution.