This function enables and implements the PC/SC stack needed to access local and remote smartcard. It is used by PCoIP, RDP, ICA client and by Imprivata Agent. It allows to log in with a smart card to XenDesktop and View broker.
The PCSC Server has to be enabled when the smart-cards are managed by a specific virtual channel.
Remember In this case, remember to NOT share the device using the USB Redirection available in your VDI environment (see Citrix HDX USB Redirection or VMware View USB Redirection). You can do this by disabling the "Smart Card chip devices" from the category panel or to "Never Export" the single smart card device using the exceptions.
The PCSC Server has to be disabled when the smart-cards are managed using the USB Redirection feature.