ClearCube C3Pi Quick Start Manual
C3Pi Thin Client Quick Start Guide
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Package
Contents
ClearCube C3Pi Thin Client
Power adapter
Mini USB power cable with integrated power switch
This Quick Start Guide
C3Pi Features
The pictures below show the features of the C3Pi Thin Client.
Figure 1. The C3Pi features and components
Thin Client
Overview
A thin client is a remote computing device that connects a user’s monitors, keyboard, mouse,
speakers, and other peripherals to remote computers and to virtual desktops (VMs). As shown
below, computing resources are typically located in remote data centers.
Thin clients use a remote connection protocol to enable users to work on a blade or VM as if
it is a local PC. See the documentation for the remote protocol application that you use for
additional information.
Figure 2. Overview of thin client architecture
Chassis with
Blades and VMs
Thin Client with
Monitors and Peripherals
Network Infrastructure
Ethernet
USB 2.0
LAN
Audio out
HDMI
Power
connector
(Mini USB)
Overview
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Network
Requirements
The list below shows inbound ports to open for thin client communication and management.
TCP/UDP
Port
Application
TCP
22
SSH, secure thin client communication (if enabled)
TCP
23
Thin client communication (if enabled)
TCP/UDP
80
HTTP, thin client management access (if enabled)
TCP
443
HTTPS, secure thin client management access (if enabled)
Setting up a
Thin Client
The steps below show how to set up a C3Pi thin client.
Step
Action
1
Carefully unpack the thin client and components. Ensure that you have
the following items:
Mini USB power cable and 5V, 2.5A power adapter (included)
USB mouse
USB keyboard
HDMI cable and monitor
2
Connect a USB keyboard, mouse, and any additional peripherals to the C3Pi
thin client.
3
Prepare a network connection in one of the following ways:
If you are using a wired network connection, connect an Ethernet cable to
the Ethernet port on the rear of the thin client and to the Ethernet port on
the remote compute device or network device (such as a network switch).
—OR—
If you are using wireless (Wi-Fi) connections, see “Connecting to Wireless
Networks” below to configure wireless connections after using the First-
Time Wizard.
Thin Client Setup
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Setting up a
Thin Client
(continued)
Step
Action
4
Connect the included Mini USB power cord and AC adapter, and then plug
the Mini USB cable into the rear of the thin client. Continue by plugging the
power adapter into an AC power outlet.
5
Power on the thin client by pressing the inline power button on the
power cable.
Next steps: Perform the initial configuration of Cloud Desktop OS (First-Time Wizard)
and, optionally, configure Wi-Fi connections.
C3Pi Indicators
and
Power Controls
The picture below shows the indicators on the side of the C3PI.
Figure 3. Indicators on the side of the C3Pi
The list below describes power functions available from the power cable and operating system.
Power cable with inline switch
The power cable provides 5V power to the C3Pi, and the switch integrated into the cable
turns 5V power on and off.
Cloud Desktop OS:
Shutdown: From Cloud Desktop OS, click Start > Shutdown.
When using Cloud Desktop Shutdown option, the C3Pi enters a low power state—note
that the red, 5V power light remains on after shutting down. While the C3Pi is in a low
power state, 5V power is still present. To turn off 5V power, press the inline power
button on the power cable, and the light will turn off.
NOTE: To apply power to the C3Pi from this state, you might have to press the inline
power button twice.
Reboot: From Cloud Desktop OS, click Start > Reboot to shut down and restart the
operating system.
5V Power
Applied
SD Card
Activity
Thin Client Setup, Continued
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