ClearCube ClientCube 3 Quick Start Manual

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The list below shows the contents of a ClientCube 3® package.
ClientCube 3, preconfigured with
Zero clients Device cabling including ClientCube 3 power cable, integrated zero client power cables,
and integrated video cables
Vertiv® Cybex™ Secure Desktop KVM Switch This Quick Start Guide Cybex™ SC Switching System Installation Guide, and Zero Client Quick Start Guide for installed zero clients.
For more information
The section above shows documentation included with the ClientCube 3. For additional information about PCoIP® technology (including zero clients and PCoIP host cards), see the documents below at
www.clearcube.com/support:
PC-over-IP System User’s Guide PC-over-IP Device Firmware Support and Compatibility Guide
ClientCube 3 with Secure KVM Switch Quick Start Guide
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ClientCube 3 front features
The picture below shows the front of a ClientCube 3 (depending on the model, product appearance and features might differ slightly).
Description
1
Secure KVM switch.
2
Port (zero client) selectors.
Zero client power button and session indicators (see zero client Quick Start Guide for more information).
4
Front USB ports (not switched).
5
Audio out
Audio devices plugged into zero clients are not switched. Devices plugged into the audio connector on the rear of the KVM are switched.
6
Audio in CAC reader. Zero client CAC readers are
not switched.
CAC indicator. See zero client Quick Start Guide for more information.
Figure 1. ClientCube 3, front view
5
Client 1
Client 2
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The picture below shows the rear of a ClientCube 3 (depending on the model, product appearance and features might differ slightly).
Description
1
LAN connector (Client 1)
2
LAN connector (Client 2)
USB mouse and keyboard (switched)
4
3.5 mm audio connector (switched)
HDMI 1.4 video connectors (switched)
Power cable
Figure 2. ClientCube 3, rear view
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ClientCube 3 enables users to connect to two remote computing resources (physical computers or virtual machines) while using the same mouse, keyboard, video displays, and audio devices for both computers. After connecting to different computing devices, users can press port selector buttons on the front of the ClientCube 3 to switch between computers.
The figure below shows the high-level architecture of ClientCube 3 deployments.
Figure 3. Overview of typical ClientCube 3 deployment
One dedicated network for each
zero client
ClientCube 3
Contains two Zero Clients and a Secure KVM Switch
Two physically separated networks
(SIPR, JWICS, NIPR or UNCLASSIFIED)
Blade PCs,
VMware Desktops
or Both
Blade PCs, VMware Desktops
or Both
SIPR
JWICS
NIPR or
UNCLASSIFIED
Network A
Network B
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CAUTION:
Prevent ESD (electrostatic discharge) damage to ClientCube 3 and smart card readers by always discharging your body and smart card before using a reader (for example, by touching a grounded, unpainted, metal object). ESD can vary depending on many environmental conditions, including clothing that users wear and how they handle smart cards. ESD damage can potentially cause unsupported card reader behavior including failure. Always perform ESD prevention steps before using a card reader.
Inspect packaging
If ClientCube 3 packaging or hardware (including tamper-evident seals on the Secure KVM) shows any evidence of disruption, call ClearCube Support immediately at (800) 652-3400.
Before installing a ClientCube 3, be sure to have
a network cable for each zero client (fiber or copper, depending on configuration) monitors and monitor cables USB keyboard and mouse optionally, a network switch optionally, audio input and output devices (such as a headset, speakers, or microphone)
The table below shows steps to take after unpacking a ClientCube 3.
Step
Action
1
Ensure all required infrastructure is in place and is configured. Depending on your deployment, this can include
DHCP servers a copper network (including switches, routers, and so on) a fiber network (including media converters, switches, routers, and so on) VMware® Horizon infrastructure, and  CAC or smart card components and authentication/single-sign-on infrastructure
2
Record MAC addresses of zero clients and host cards for use during deployment and configuration. (A configuration label on each ClearCube device specifies a MAC address for the PCoIP device.)
Before You Begin
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Step
Action
3
If you are using physical computers with PCoIP host cards, download and install audio and GPU drivers appropriate for your host card. ClearCube host cards only support drivers available from ClearCube Support.
4
Optionally, install a CAC driver on any computing devices requiring CAC support.
Set up ClientCube 3
The table below shows how to set up ClientCube 3. All items listed below are shown in “ClientCube 3
rear featuresabove.
NOTE
Follow the steps in the order listed belowbe sure to connect all video cables before connecting power to ClientCube 3 (note that connecting power automatically powers on ClientCube 3).
Step
Action
1
Connect Ethernet cables to the LAN connectors (1 and 2) on the rear of the ClientCube 3.
2
Connect one or more displays to the HDMI connectors (5).
3
Connect a keyboard and mouse to the USB connectors (3).
4
Optionally, connect an audio device to the 3.5 mm jack (4).
5
Connect the ClientCube 3 power cable (6) to a power outlet Result: Secure KVM and zero clients power on.
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Configure devices and connect
The table below shows how to configure zero clients and remote hosts, and how to connect.
Step
Action
1
Configure zero clients using the zero client on-screen display (OSD).
NOTE
For more information about the OSD and configuration, see the appropriate zero client Quick Start Guide (included) and PC-over-IP System User’s Guide (download from ClearCube Support).
2
If you are using physical devices with PCoIP host cards, use a Web browser to configure the host card as appropriate for your environment. For more information, see the documentation cited above.
3
From the zero client OSD, click Connect. Result: If you are using direct connection or reserved DHCP addresses, you are
connected to the remote host specified during configuration. If you are using DHCP and device discovery, a list of available hosts is displayed. Select a host to connect to.
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The table below shows how to set up ClientCube 3 with a KM switch.
NOTE
:
Be sure that ALL components (monitors, remote computers, zero clients, and so on) are powered OFF before performing any of the steps below. Follow the steps in the order listed below (note that connecting power automatically powers on ClientCube 3).
Step
Action
1
Be sure that all components (including monitors) are powered off as noted above.
2
Connect Ethernet cables to the zero clients in the rear of the ClientCube 3, and connect the other end of the cables to the remote computers for each zero client (through a network switch or by direct connection).
3
Connect one or more displays to the zero clients in the rear of the ClientCube 3.
4
Connect a keyboard and mouse to the Console portion of the Secure KM.
5
Optionally, connect speakers to the Console portion of the Secure KM.
6
Power on all monitors (do not power on any other devices yet).
7
Connect the ClientCube 3 power cable to a power outlet, and then connect the power adapter to ClientCube 3.
Result: Secure KM and zero clients power on.
See the section below for KM and monitor configuration information.
The KM switch comes with many pre-defined monitor configurations and arrangements. You can also create custom monitor arrangements. See the included KVM Switch documentation for detailed information configuring monitors and more
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If you are connecting to physical devices (such as Blade PCs) with PCoIP host cards, use a Web browser to configure the host card as appropriate for your environment. For more information about Host Card configuration, see the appropriate zero client Quick Start Guide (included) and PC-over-IP System User’s Guide (download from ClearCube Support).
From the zero client OSD, click Connect. If you are using direct connection or reserved DHCP addresses, you are connected to the remote host
specified during configuration. If you are using DHCP and device discovery, a list of available hosts is displayed. Select a host to connect to. You are now connected to a remote host.
Interaction between a KVM, zero clients, and VMware components requires setting options on the zero client to bridge the USB keyboard and mouse to VMs. Set bridging options from the zero client Web interface before connecting to VMs.
NOTE
Be sure that zero client TERA firmware is version 4.2 when connecting to VMs. Higher firmware versions can cause mouse-related display issues. See PC-over-IP System User’s Guide on Support site for information about identifying the zero client firmware version.
Use the zero client IP address to access the device’s Web interface for additional configuration steps. From the zero client OSD in the upper-left portion of the screen, click Options > Configuration.
The Configuration screen shows the zero client’s IP address. Record this IP address and click
Cancel to close the screen.
Connecting to Physical Devices
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The table below shows how to bridge the mouse and keyboard connected to the Secure KM.
Step
Action
1
From a Web browser, open a zero client’s Web interface by entering one of the IP addresses you recorded in the previous procedure (you can safely dismiss any security-related prompts that browsers display).
2
Click Log In (by default, a password is not required).
3
From the main menu, click Permissions > USB to display the USB page.
4
From the Bridged Devices section, click Add New.
5
Enter 050D in the Vendor ID text box and enter 104A in the Product ID text box. Click Add. The bridged device IDs are now shown above the Add new button.
6
Click the Apply button located at the bottom of the screen. A success message is displayed.
7
To restart the zero client, click Diagnostics > PCoIP Processor and then click Reset. A message is displayed. Click OK.
This ends the PCoIP session with the zero client. Repeat this procedure for all zero clients in the ClientCube 3.
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If you are connecting to VMs, these instructions assume you are using VMware products and have your environment functioning and configured (including Domain users associated with VMs).
For more information about zero client configuration, see the appropriate zero client Quick Start Guide (included) and PC-over-IP System User’s Guide (download from ClearCube Support).
The table below shows how to connect to a VM from a zero client. These instructions assume you have completed the steps shown in Configuring Zero Clients for VM Connectionson page 9.
Step
Action
1
From a zero client OSD, click Connect. When the Certificate Warning is displayed, click Continue.
2
Enter the user credentials and click Login.
3
Select a VM to connect to, and click Connect. The VM desktop is displayed.
4
Click Connect to connect to another VM as shown in the previous steps.
See Package contents and documentation” and “For more informationon page 1 for a list of documentation about ClientCube 3 components and concepts.
Contacting Support
Web
UUUwww.clearcube.com/support/UUU
Email
UUUsupport@clearcube.com
Toll-free
(866) 652-3400
Direct
(512) 652-3400
Connecting to VMs
Additional Information and Support
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