ClearCube CD5011 ZERO+ Client User Manual

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Package Contents
CD5011 ZERO+ Client Power adapter and power cable
This Quick Start Guide
Features
The pictures below show the features on the front and rear of the CD5011 ZERO+ Client.
Figure 1. Front and rear of ZERO+ Client
ZERO+ Client Overview
A ZERO+ 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.
ZERO+ 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 ZERO+ Client architecture
Power button
USB 2.0 ports
Audio out
Audio in
DVI-I
DVI-D
Power
connector
Antenna
connectors
USB 3.0
LAN
Front
Rear
Chassis with
Blades and VMs
ZERO+ Client with
Monitors and Peripherals
Network Infrastructure
Ethernet
Overview
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Network Requirements
The list below shows inbound ports to open for ZERO+ Client communication and management.
TCP/UDP
Port
Application
TCP
22
SSH, secure ZERO+ Client communication (if enabled)
TCP
23
ZERO+ Client communication using (if enabled)
TCP/UDP
80
HTTP, ZERO+ Client management access (if enabled)
TCP
443
HTTPS, ZERO+ Client management access (if enabled)
Setting up a ZERO+ Client
The steps below show how to set up a ZERO+ client.
Step
Action
1
Carefully unpack the ZERO+ Client and components. Ensure that you have the following items:
Power cord (included) USB mouse USB keyboard DVI monitor(s)
2
Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the ZERO+ Client (be sure that USB
2.0 and 3.0 connectors are connected to appropriate ports).
3
Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the rear of the ZERO+ Client and to the Ethernet port on the remote compute device or network device (such as a network switch).
4
Optionally, connect any peripherals to the ZERO+ Client. If you purchased a ZERO+ Client with an internal WLAN card, attach the included antennae to the rear of ZERO+ Client.
ZERO+ Client Setup
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Setting up a ZERO+ Client (continued)
Step
Action
5
Connect the included power cord and AC adapter, and then plug the adapter into the rear of the ZERO+ Client. Continue by plugging the power cord into an AC power outlet.
6
Power on the ZERO+ Client by pressing the power button.
You can now use a remote connection protocol to connect to a remote computing device.
Cloud Desktop OS Configuration
Cloud Desktop OS is the operating system included with CD5011 ZERO+ Clients. See the Cloud Desktop Quick Start Guide, included in your shipment, for details about setting up and configuring Cloud Desktop OS. The quick start guide is also available from the ClearCube Support site (www.clearcube.com/support/). From the Software drop-down menu, click Cloud Desktop OS.
Connecting to Wireless Networks
Your ZERO+ Client includes an internal wireless LAN (WLAN, or Wi-Fi) card and antennae. The table below shows how to connect to wireless networks (instructions assume that wireless network infrastructure is in place).
Step
Action
1
From Cloud Desktop OS, press CTRL+ALT+w on your keyboard. Result: a dialog box appears listing available wireless networks.
2
Click a wireless network listed in the Visible Wi-Fi networks area. Result: if a password is required, a dialog box appears. Otherwise, the
ZERO+ Client joins the wireless network
3
If a password is requested, enter the wireless network password in the Password text box (optionally, select Remember this network to log in automatically). Click Join to join the wireless network.
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Connecting to Wireless Networks (continued)
The picture and list below detail wireless options available from the list of visible networks.
Figure 3. Visible Wi-Fi networks list and options
Connect to a hidden network
Administrators can prevent networks from appearing in the list of networks displayed after pressing the network hotkey (CTRL+ALT+w). To connect to a network that is not displayed, click the click here to join other network link. Click the network to connect to, then type the network name (SSID) and password. (From the management menus, you can change or disable this hotkey.)
To disable this hotkey from Cloud Desktop OS, click Input > Keyboard > Hotkeys. Clear all values from the Show and connect to available WiFi networks field, making sure that the field is empty. You can also change this and other hotkeys from the Cloud Desktop Management application.
Delete remembered networks
Click Manage configured networks to display a dialog box containing remembered wireless networks. You can delete any network entries from this list.
Reset wireless interface
If the ZERO+ Client is experiencing wireless network issues, you can click this link to reset the wireless network adapter without rebooting the ZERO+ Client.
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The First-Time Wizard
Cloud Desktop OS displays the First-Time Wizard the first time you power on a client or after a factory reset. This wizard lets administrators create connections quickly by specifying a minimum number of Connection attributes. After creating a Connection, administrators can edit and create additional Connections using the OS’s Configuration application.
The section below shows each step in the First-Time Wizard.
First Connection and Password
This section assumes you are powering on a client for the first time. The table below shows how to create a simple Connection and specify the administrator password.
Step
Action
1
Power on the ZERO+ Client. Result: The ZERO+ Client displays the BIOS splash screen then boots to the
desktop. The First-Time Wizard starts and displays the Step 1 - Location and keyboard screen.
2
From the drop-down menus, select values for the Time zone, Country, System locale, and Keyboard layout fields.
3
Click Next. Result: The First-Time Wizard displays the Step 2 - Create a connection
screen.
4
Click Mode to display a list of connection modes. Select the mode or protocol for the connection you are creating.
5
In the Target field, type the host name, URL, or IP address of the connection host or connection broker for the ZERO+ Client. For example, if you are using VMware Horizon View, specify the connection server or security server.
6
Optionally, specify a group name in the Resource field if the host target is part of a resource group.
7
Optionally, select the Automatic start option to start the connection when the ZERO+ Client is powered on.
8
Click Next.
Result: The First-Time Wizard displays the Step 3 - Set administrator password screen.
Connecting to a Desktop
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First Connection and Password (continued)
Step
Action
9
Specify an administrator password. This is the password that administrators use to access the OS’s Configuration application.
10
Click Finish. Result: The First-Time Wizard displays a success message and places a
connection shortcut on the desktop. Click the Close button in the upper-right portion of the screen to close the First-Time Wizard. (Desktop Connection icons are enabled by default. You can change this setting from the Configuration application.)
Next step: The Connection is placed on the desktop and is available from the Start menu (see
Figure 4). See the section below for information about starting a Connection. For more
information about configuration options, see Cloud Desktop OS Quick Start Guide.
Starting a Connection
After creating a connection as shown above, users can start connections from the Start menu or from a desktop icon (if desktop icons are enabled in the Configuration application). The picture below shows a Connection desktop shortcut and a Connection listed in the Session menu.
Figure 4. Connection (Sessions) shortcuts
The list below shows how to start a connection. Click Start > Sessions, and then select a Connection. (Alternatively, you can right-click
an empty space on the desktop to display the Sessions menu.)
OR Double-click the Connection desktop icon. Administrators can permit or prohibit Connection icons from appearing on the desktop. Click
Start > Configuration and enter the administrator password. From the menu’s Management area, click Connections > edit. Select an option from the Icon on desktop field.
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Additional Information
Cloud Desktop Quick Start Guide details Cloud Desktop OS setup, configuration, and more. From the ClearCube Support site (www.clearcube.com/support/), click the Software drop- down menu, and then click Cloud Desktop OS.
Contacting Support
Web site: www.clearcube.com/support Email: support@clearcube.com Phone: (512) 652-3400 Toll-free: (866) 652-3400
WEEE Disposal Guidelines
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Resources and Support
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