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Important Notices Please note that reproduction of this User Guide in whole or in part, without express written permission from NComputing, is not permitted. NComputing reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes to this User Guide and to the products, programs and/or specifications described herein at anytime without notice. Information contained in this document may have been obtained from internal testing or from a third party. NComputing shall not be liable for any direct
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X550 User Guide Contents Safety Information.................................................................................................4 Regulatory Compliance.........................................................................................5 FCC Information................................................................................................5 MIC Certification Information.............................................................................6 Product Over
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X550 User Guide Safety Information Refer to the following to prevent any physical injury or loss of assets caused by damage to the product. A user must read this User Guide carefully before use and properly follow the instructions. • Make sure that the place of installation is not too hot (above 35˚C), too cold (below 0˚C), or too wet (above 85% relative humidity). • Avoid any severe impacts to the product • Make sure that the product is not exposed to direct sunlight or any hot
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X550 User Guide Regulatory Compliance FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
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X550 User Guide MIC Certification Information X550 PCI Card 1. 칭 명 의 기 기 ( 명 델 모 ): NComputing X-series(X550) 2. 은 받 증 인 의 자 호 상 : 팅 퓨 컴 엔 사 회 식 주 3. 자 조 제 / 가 국 조 제 : 팅 퓨 컴 엔 사 회 식 주 / 국 한 4. 월 년 조 제 : 품 제 조 참 NCC-X550(B) XD2 Access Device 1. 칭 명 의 기 기 ( 명 델 모 ): NComputing X-series(XD2) 2. 은 받 증 인 의 자 호 상 : 팅 퓨 컴 엔 사 회 식 주 3. 자 조 제 / 가 국 조 제 : 온 이 아 / 국 중 4. 월 년 조 제 : 품 제 조 참 NCC-XD2(B) 이 는 기 기 용 정 가 (B 급 ) 로 으 합 적 파 자 전 을 록 등 한 서 로 기 기
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X550 User Guide Product Overview The X550 desktop virtualization kit includes a license for NComputing vSpace software, one X550 PCI card, and five XD2 access devices. NComputing vSpace desktop virtualization software divides your host PC's resources into independent virtual workspaces that give each user their own full PC experience. The X550 PCI card connects your PC to each of the five XD2 access devices through a standard Category 5e or shielded Category 6 cable (sold separate
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X550 User Guide Minimum System Requirements Host PC The host PC operating system can be Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2 (Standard or Enterprise Edition, 32-bit) or Ubuntu Linux. Please visit the support section of the NComputing website for the latest operating system support information. For one X550 kit, a host PC should have at least the following: • A 2.4 GHz processor or any dual-core processor • 1 GB RAM • One free full-height PCI slot For two X550 PCI cards, a host PC should hav
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X550 User Guide Install the Hardware Before attempting to install the X550 Kit, verify that your Windows or Linux OS is supported by vSpace, and that the OS is properly installed, updated and all devices viewable in the OS device manager are working properly. Also, check to be sure your package includes one X550 PCI card, five XD2 devices, the vSpace installation CD, and ten monitor mounting screws. Install the X550 PCI Card 1. Disconnect all peripheral and power cables from the h
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X550 User Guide 4. Insert one X550 PCI card and secure the bracket to the chassis with a retaining screw (or other fastening mechanism specific to your PC). Note: The X550 is a full-height PCI card. Optional installation of a second X550 card If the system has a second available PCI slot and you wish to use a second X550 kit, insert the second card into the available slot and secure the card to the chassis. 5. Replace the system cover and reconnect all peripheral and power cables.
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X550 User Guide Connect Peripheral Devices Connect each access device to a port on the PCI card using high quality Cat 5e or shielded Cat 6 cables. These must be standard direct (not crossover) cables. Maximum cable length between the X550 card and a user access device is: Standard Category 5e UTP cable: up to 5 meters Standard Category 6 STP or FTP cable: up to 10 meters WARNING: You must NOT attach any Ethernet networking equipment, such as a hub, switch, or router, between the
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X550 User Guide Install the NComputing vSpace Software Turn on the host PC. After Windows starts, it will automatically bring up a dialog box called “Found New Hardware Wizard.” (For Linux please visit the support section of the NComputing website and enter “Linux” into the knowledge base for the latest information on installation in Linux). Do not install anything from Windows Update for the X550 PCI card. Simply click “Cancel” on this screen. Now insert the software installa
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X550 User Guide At the installation "Welcome" screen, close all running programs, and click on the "Next" button. Read the antivirus and firewall warning screen, follow the applicable instructions, and click on the "Next" button. At the software license screen, read the vSpace software end user license agreement (EULA) and optionally print it out. When you are finished, click the "I agree" checkbox, then click "Next.” Page 13
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X550 User Guide At the product terms of use screen, read the terms of use document and optionally print it out. When you are finished, click the "I agree" checkbox, and then click "Next." From the "Choose Destination Location" screen, you can choose to install vSpace in the the default location, or you can navigate to a different location and install vSpace there. When you are finished, click on the "Next" button. At the "Create Password for Administrator" screen, select whether t
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X550 User Guide Note: This password only applies to the vSpace software installed on this PC. Resetting a forgotten password with require reinstalling the vSpace software. Note: The NComputing Administration Console allows you to administer vSpace software and parameters associated with the access devices on this PC. It will automatically be installed on this system. At this point, one of the following ”ready to copy files” screen will be displayed. If this is the first time vSp
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X550 User Guide Note: It is recommended that all users have their own user accounts to enable control of their own settings. If you click on the “Yes” button, the screen shot below shows the “Local Users and Groups” Windows utility that will be displayed on an otherwise blank overlay screen. You can right click and select “New User…” to add each desired individual user account. When you are finished adding users, close the “Local Users and Groups” utility and you will be brought
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X550 User Guide Note: You must reboot the computer before you can use the vSpace software or the access devices connected to the host PC. Page 17
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X550 User Guide Product Registration The X550 PCI card contains an embedded hardware license which allow it to support up to five access devices. When first installed, the X550 starts a trial license which permits you to use full functionality of up to five attached access devices for the next 30 days. Until you register, a reminder screen like the one shown below will be displayed at least once a day on every user station. If you fail to register the X550 card with NComputing (on
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X550 User Guide At any time during the registration process, you can use the "Back" button to return to a previous screen to change your entries, and you can also click on the "Cancel" button to cancel the process at that point. At the registration program “welcome” screen, if vSpace password protection is turned on, you will need to enter your password. Then Click the "Next" button. At the "Collecting information about your system" screen, enter the name of the person that will be
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X550 User Guide The "Select registration method" screen allows you to pick how you will register your X550 PCI card. Remember that successful registration is necessary for the X550 card to function past the initial 30 days. You can select to register either “On Line” or “Off Line,” and after selecting the desired registration method, click on the "Next" button. If you choose online registration, follow the instructions in the next section. If you have chosen offline registration