SmartFlex Technology FLEXiON User Manual

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User Manual
for the
SFT SmartClient Series™
covering
FLEXiON™universal Thin Client
NETiON™dedicated OVD Thin Client
2/2016, Version 8.1.6xx
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SmartFLeX Technology
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  • Page 1 THE REVISION OR CHANGE. IN NO EVENT WILL SmartFLeX Technology BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 2 Browser (CRS, non-commercial, NETiON and FLEXiON):............8 xRDP (CRS, non-commercial, NETiON and FLEXiON):.............8 ThinLinc Client (CRS, commercial client, FLEXiON only):............8 Citrix Client (CRS, commercial client, FLEXiON only, currently not supported):....9 NoMachine NX (CRS, commercial client, FLEXiON only):............9 Terminal Emulator Suite (CRS, commercial client, FLEXiON only):.........9 VNC Client (CRS, non-commercial, FLEXiON only)..............9...
  • Page 3: What Is A Smartclient

    In short, almost any relevant thin client and legacy terminal technology is available for SmartFLeX Technology SmartClients. SmartClients are products of SmartFLeX Technology. It's firmware is based on the popular and powerful Linux kernel and additional proprietary, non-free client and other SmartFLeX Technology developed software modules.
  • Page 4: Installation

    Our NETiON SmartClient is a Thin Client solution dedicated to support the Inuvika Open Virtual Desktop (OVD) Solution. It is derivate of the FLEXiON SmartClient and can be upgraded to FLEXiON functionality. It supports server connections via the Inuvika native OVD client and and/or Inuvika OVD Browser sessions either via the Java plugin or via HTML 5.
  • Page 5: System Start And Configuration

    SmartClient Desktop (actual backgrd. / icon images may differ) The user interface consists of the actual desktop accompanied by a task bar and the “SmartClient Setup and Configuration” Window. Copyright © SmartFLeX Technology, Inc., SmartClient Manual, Rev. 02/22/16 Page: 5 of 19...
  • Page 6 (default: /dev/hda or /dev/sda), as this would violate the license agreement for this SmartClient unit and it can result in the flash module holding the SmartClient software becoming non functional (re-flash procedure is NOT covered by warranty). Copyright © SmartFLeX Technology, Inc., SmartClient Manual, Rev. 02/22/16 Page: 6 of 19...
  • Page 7: Client Sessions And Connection Relevant Setups (Crs)

    (“ex. “OVD-User1”). It is good practice to name the server the connection points to (ex. “... to xyz server”). Open Virtual Desktop (OVD) (CRS, commercial, NETiON and FLEXiON): • OVD session connections are supported via Browser (HTML5 or java plugin) and via the commercial Inuvika OVD Enterprise Desktop Client that requires a server side subscription license.
  • Page 8: Browser (Crs, Non-Commercial, Netion And Flexion)

    Please consult your Windows Server manual for information on how to configure the RDP connection, especially for WTS 2008 RC2. ThinLinc Client (CRS, commercial client, FLEXiON only): • Only supported up to Client version 4.x Copyright © SmartFLeX Technology, Inc., SmartClient Manual, Rev. 02/22/16 Page: 8 of 19...
  • Page 9: Citrix Client (Crs, Commercial Client, Flexion Only, Currently Not Supported)

    ThinLinc supports server side Open GL and Virtual GL to make use of installed high performance GPUs during terminal server and desktop virtualization sessions. Citrix Client (CRS, commercial client, FLEXiON only, currently not supported): • Only supported up to Client version 10.x NoMachine NX (CRS, commercial client, FLEXiON only): •...
  • Page 10: Smartclient Setup - Device Relevant Setup (Drs) (Actual Backgrd. & Icons May Differ)

    Connection Relevant Setup (CRS) from the Device Relevant Setup (DRS). With this new setup philosophy we provide the base for a common setup structure for the FLEXiON and EPSiON product lines. It also cleanly separates the configuration of local and remote accessible setups.
  • Page 11: Setting The Smartclient Name (Crs)

    Press <enter> to accept the selection or select any of the other options with the cursor keys and hit <enter> then to continue the setup. Copyright © SmartFLeX Technology, Inc., SmartClient Manual, Rev. 02/22/16 Page: 11 of 19...
  • Page 12: Printer Setup (Crs, Drs)

    <SFT Menu> → <SFT SmartClient Control - Base Setup> → <Printer> Mouse, Keyboard, Screen Saver Setup (DRS) Normally you SmartClient is pre-set for US keyboard layout and a three button, scroll Copyright © SmartFLeX Technology, Inc., SmartClient Manual, Rev. 02/22/16 Page: 12 of 19...
  • Page 13: Country Setup (Localization And Time Zone, Drs)

    For viewing the integrated pdf manual and other external pdf documents SmartClient integrates a local non-browser based PDF viewer. SmartClient integrates its own manual(s) for maximum convenience. It can be launched via the task bar pdf icon: Copyright © SmartFLeX Technology, Inc., SmartClient Manual, Rev. 02/22/16 Page: 13 of 19...
  • Page 14: Shutting Down A Smartclient

    “Setup and Configuration” window instead of the usual display. In this case a clean reboot must be performed, by clicking the “reboot icon” or the “stop icon” in the task bar. Copyright © SmartFLeX Technology, Inc., SmartClient Manual, Rev. 02/22/16 Page: 14 of 19...
  • Page 15: Restart X Server

    CMS. Setup for the CMS: All SmartClients need to be assigned to a group in their respective setup Copyright © SmartFLeX Technology, Inc., SmartClient Manual, Rev. 02/22/16 Page: 15 of 19...
  • Page 16 Clients that were turned off but belong to a group will be synchronized automatically once they turned on, but only if the SmartClient with the CMS controller is turned on and available within the network. Copyright © SmartFLeX Technology, Inc., SmartClient Manual, Rev. 02/22/16 Page: 16 of 19...
  • Page 17: Smartclient Specifications

    • Printing: CUPS with full printer driver set • Thin Client System Configurstions: • FLEXiON (SmartClient OS with complete set of all available client modules); • NETiON (SmartClient OS with dedicated Inuvika OVD session support); • Client Support Internet Browser (incl. Plug-Ins). Default Browser: Firefox, other browsers can be downloaded •...
  • Page 18: Warranty

    In some special circumstances longer than 1 year warranty terms are available optionally at additional cost. Support For support call SmartFLeX Technology, Inc. +1 (610) 813-2236, or (preferred) send e-mail to support@smartflextech.com. We provide unlimited setup support for the original owner. Integration support or server side support (consulting) is fee based.
  • Page 19: Software License For Smartclient Products

    The Flash Memory Disk Module cannot be sold individually without written permission of SmartFLeX Technology, Inc. The Flash Memory Disk can be sold individually without SmartFLeX Technology, Inc. permission only if its contents has been completely and unrecoverable erased.

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