ClearCube C7424 User manual

Quick Start Guide
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Zero Client Overview
ClearCube®C7424 Zero Clients connect to supported ClearCube
PC blades and virtual machines containing V5x20 Dual Host cards
to provide the following:
• 10/100 Mbps SC fiber
• Integrated smart card reader
• Support for up to two independently-configurable monitors
• PC–over–IP™ (PCoIP™) processors, delivering PC video and
audio over an IP network
• Three USB ports
• HD audio in (front) and HD 4.0 audio out
ClearCube PC blades are typically located in remote data centers.
Each blade user has a C7424 Zero Client on their desk, which they
use to connect to a remote blade over an IP network (consisting of
fiber and Ethernet segments). Users connect monitors, pointing
devices, and other peripherals to their client, enabling them to work
on the blade as if it was a local PC. The connection between the zero
client and the blade is over PCoIP protocol. Inside the blade, a
V5x20 Dual Host card manages the PCoIP session on the blade.
Client connected to blade with V5x20 card over fiber & Ethernet
Ensuring Client & Host Firmware Compatibility
ClearCube PCoIP zero clients and host cards must use identical
firmware versions. If you are upgrading portions of existing
ClearCube deployments, ensure that all PCoIP devices use the
same firmware version. Additionally, devices must use firmware
version 3.0 or higher in a VMware®View environment. See
USB Port
PCoIP Session
Indicator
Client Power &
Indicator
HD Audio In
Smart Card
Reader
Remote PC
Power
Front
HD Audio Out
Reader Activity
Indicator
DVI #2
USB Ports
SC Fiber
Power Jack
HD Audio Out
DVI #1
Serial Number
MAC Address
Kensington Security Slot
Rear
Connection
Status
NOTE: You can enable a zero client to receive an IP address from
a DHCP server. If the server does not assign an address
within a designated timeout period, the zero client uses a
default, fallback IP address. If you use these default
addresses and have DHCP enabled, you must wait 120
seconds before you can connect to a host. If you use the
direct connect methodology in your environment,
ClearCube recommends disabling the client's DHCP
setting to eliminate the need to wait 120 seconds before
connecting. See PCoIP System User’s GUide at
www.clearcube.com/support for more information.
C7424
Zero Client
F6150 Fiber Transceiver
Ethernet
Network
Switch
Chassis and Blades
Keyboard
Mouse
Monitors
Multimode
Fiber
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C7424 Zero Client

ClearCube Technology 8834 Capital of Texas Hwy N Austin, Texas 78759 voice 512 652 3500 www.clearcube.com
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PCoIP User’s Guide on the ClearCube Support site for instructions
about identifying and updating PCoIP device firmware.
Setting up the C7424 Zero Client
Perform the following steps to connect peripherals and a network
cable to the zero client. ENSURE YOU FOLLOW THE
MOUNTING & COOLING REQUIREMENTS DETAILED BELOW.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE ZERO CLIENT.
1. Connect a USB keyboard and a pointing device to the USB
ports on the front or on the rear of the zero client.
2. Connect an SC fiber cable to the SC fiber jack on the rear of the
zero client, and then connect the other end of the cable to the
corresponding fiber transceiver. Ensure that the TX and RX
jacks on the zero client are connected to the opposite jacks on
the transceiver (that is, TX connects to RX at both ends).
3. Connect a monitor cable to each DVI-I port on the rear of the
zero client. If you are using VGA monitors, attach DVI
adapters to your monitor cables.
4. Connect the AC power adapter to the power cable (both are
included with the zero client).
5. Connect the power adapter to the rear of the client, and then
plug the power cable into a power outlet. See “C7424 Zero
Client Buttons and Indicators” for information about powering
the zero client on and off.
Connect the fiber transceiver to a blade or to a supported
infrastructure with virtual machines. See “Configuration Steps and
Additional Information” for more information.
Mandatory Setup & Cooling Requirements
Place the zero client on a flat surface:
• Ensure at least 4 inches of space around all zero client edges
and at least 2 inches of space above the client.
• Ambient temperature around a client must not exceed 35° C (95° F).
• Do not stack any objects on top of the zero client.
• Do not block the zero client’s side vents by leaning papers,
folders, computer speakers, or any other objects against the
sides of the client.
• Adjacent furniture (file drawers, desk supports, chairs) do not
block or enclose any sides of the zero client.
• Ensure that the zero client is standing vertically.
• Do not place the zero client in enclosed environments such as
on a shelf or inside a drawer.
• Ensure that cables connected to the zero client are supported.
C7424 Zero Client Buttons and Indicators
The list below shows indicators on the front panel and button operations:
• Power Button Colors
–Green (solid): C7424 is powered on.
–Green (blinking): PCoIP session is sleeping. Press any key
on the keyboard to wake the session.
–Orange: C7424 is powered off.
• Power Button Operations
–Power on: when orange, press briefly (button turns green)
–Disconnect session: when green, briefly press (button
blinks green)
–Power off: press and hold for 3 seconds (button turns orange)
•PCoIP Session Indicator—shows when a connection, or
session, is established between the C7424 and a blade. The link
indicator displays one of the following:
–Green—a session is established between the client and a blade.
–Off—there is no session between the client and a blade.
•Remote PC Power—when an C7424 is connected to a remote
PC host, you can press the Remote PC button on the front of
the C7424 to put the remote PC in a soft off (S5, hot) power
state. Press the button again to wake the remote PC. Video
resumes at the OS login screen. You can change the action
performed when users press the Remote PC power button. See
the PCoIP User’s Guide for more information.
• Smart Card Reader
–Yellow-Green—smart card reader is powered on.
–Red—smart card has been reset. When red light is flashing,
the IC Card is reading or writing.
• Connection Status Indicators
Smart Card Reader Setup
Prevent ESD (electrostatic discharge) damage to 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 the card reader.
To use the C7424 smart card reader, you must install a driver for the
reader on the blade to which you connect and ensure that the card
reader service is running on the blade. Download the driver to install
on blades from the C7424 Drivers section of ClearCube Support site
at www.clearcube.com/support. The download file contains drivers
for all supported operating systems and installation instructions.
Configuration Steps and Additional Information
See PCoIP System User’s Guide at www.clearcube.com/support
for instructions about provisioning PCoIP processors on C7424-
series zero clients and peer blades, and for information about
specifying zero client peers. See Sentral Administrator’s Guide for
information about connection brokering.
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.clearcube.com/support
Toll-free: [phone] Phone: [phone]
LED State Meaning
PWR Steady Power (PWR) on
Off No power
LNK/ACT
Steady Network connection (LINK) made
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (ACTIVITY)
Off No connection or data transmission
100 Steady Link made at 100 Mbps
Off Link made at 10 Mbps
FDX/COL
Steady Link in full-duplex (FDX) mode
Flashing Collision (COL) occured
Off Connection in half-duplex mode
WEEE Disposal Guidelines
In the European Union, this electronic product is under European Directive (2002/96/EC) WEEE. When this product reaches the end of its useful life or is no longer used, do not discard it with conventional
waste. Recycle this product at an approved, designated recycling or treatment facility. Check with local authorities for proper disposal instructions. For assistance, contact [email protected]