Hardware Recommendations

We have a standard device recommendation for the use with the Drupal Digital Signage service.  The current device is a stick form factor Windows system.  Purchasing information for these sticks can be found on the Equipment Getting Started page. 

Standard Device Perks

• Energy Efficient
• Wired or Wireless installation
• Small enough to fit behind nearly every TV installation
• Minimal heat production, allows for installation in enclosures
• Does not require special mounting hardware or adapters
• Physically securable (optional)

Operating System Image Recommendations

Regardless of the hardware you use to run your sign, the UI Signage team can put a standardized image on your hardware that we specifically use for digital signage. 

Standardize Image Perks

• All devices imaged identically, allowing for hot swapping of devices.
• Device configuration is stored centrally and updated at every reboot.
  • Allowing for changes/updates to happen without manual configuration of device. 
• PowerShell script runs on device that self-corrects issues that may interrupt signage service
  • E.g. Popup/active windows, multiple browser windows, network connection loss, etc.
• Email alerts (some with screen shots) are sent any time a self-correction is triggered.
• Devices reboot nightly.