vCloudPoint S100 User manual
S100 Zero Client with vMatrix Server Manager
User Manual
Rev. Aug-26th-2016
This guide applies to Windows Server 2012 and earlier versions. All screen shots shown
were captured from a Windows Server 2012 installation. The installation, configuration
and login screens are based on vMatrix Server Manager 2.1.0 and device firmware 2.0.2.5.
Actual use may vary depending on the specific software used. Unless specifically noted,
the installation screens are generally identical for all systems.
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Table of Contents
Important Notices..................................................................................................-5-
Safety Information................................................................................................. -6-
Regulatory Compliance.........................................................................................-6-
Chapter 1. Product Overview.............................................................................. - 8 -
1.1 Brief Introduction.................................................................................... -8-
1.2 Package Contents....................................................................................-8-
1.3 Device Connections.................................................................................-8-
Chapter 2. Panning for Deployment..................................................................-9-
2.1 Host Configurations & Networking..................................................... -9-
2.1.1 Configurations by number of users and workloads............ -9-
2.1.2 Networking.................................................................................. - 10 -
2.2 Software Requirements....................................................................... - 11 -
2.2.1 vMatrix Server Manager........................................................... - 11 -
2.2.2 Windows Operating System.................................................... - 11 -
2.2.3 Multi-User Application.............................................................. - 11 -
2.2.4 VLC Media Player........................................................................- 13 -
Chapter 3. Installation & Connection.............................................................. - 15 -
3.1 vMatrix Installation............................................................................... - 15 -
3.2 User Creation......................................................................................... - 20 -
3.3 Device Connection................................................................................ - 22 -
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3.4 Device Login............................................................................................- 23 -
Chapter 4. Using The Zero Client......................................................................- 28 -
4.1 Settings Menu........................................................................................ - 28 -
4.1.1 Login............................................................................................. - 28 -
4.1.2 Display.......................................................................................... - 30 -
4.1.3 Network........................................................................................- 31 -
4.1.4 Ping................................................................................................- 34 -
4.1.5 Device Lock..................................................................................- 34 -
4.1.6 Shutdown Button....................................................................... - 35 -
4.2 Settings Lock...........................................................................................- 36 -
4.3 Keyboard Layout Settings....................................................................- 37 -
4.4 Notification Log......................................................................................- 38 -
4.5 Device Information............................................................................... - 39 -
4.6 Firmware Update...................................................................................- 40 -
4.7 Reset.........................................................................................................- 42 -
4.8 Disconnect & Sign off........................................................................... - 43 -
4.9 Use USB Devices....................................................................................- 43 -
4.10 More Tools & Settings........................................................................ - 44 -
4.10.1 Chat Tool....................................................................................- 44 -
4.10.2 Set Password............................................................................ - 44 -
4.10.3 Set Language............................................................................ - 45 -
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4.10.4 Set Hotkeys .............................................................................. - 45 -
Chapter 5. Using vMatrix Server Manager..................................................... - 46 -
5.1 User Management................................................................................ - 46 -
5.1.1 New User Creation.....................................................................- 46 -
5.1.2 User Status View.........................................................................- 48 -
5.1.3 User Information View..............................................................- 48 -
5.1.4 User Desktop View.....................................................................- 49 -
5.1.5 Right Click Menu.........................................................................- 50 -
5.1.6 Personal Monitoring & Controlling........................................ - 53 -
5.1.7 Personal User Settings..............................................................- 54 -
5.2 Device Management.............................................................................- 65 -
5.2.1 Device Information View.......................................................... - 65 -
5.2.2 Right Click Menu.........................................................................- 66 -
5.3 Configuration......................................................................................... - 73 -
5.3.1 Default User Settings................................................................ - 73 -
5.3.2 TCP/IP Ports.................................................................................- 74 -
5.3.3 Storage Visibility......................................................................... - 75 -
5.3.4 Monitor Authorization.............................................................. - 79 -
5.4 Tools......................................................................................................... - 82 -
5.4.1 Broadcast Mode......................................................................... - 82 -
5.4.2 Maintenance Mode....................................................................- 83 -
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5.4.3 Diagnostic Tools......................................................................... - 84 -
5.5 Add-ons................................................................................................... - 85 -
5.6 Host Information................................................................................... - 86 -
5.7 Log............................................................................................................ - 86 -
5.7.1 User Action Log.......................................................................... - 86 -
5.7.2 Management Action Log.......................................................... - 87 -
5.7.3 Event Log......................................................................................- 88 -
5.8 About vMatrix.........................................................................................- 88 -
5.9 Offline Usage..........................................................................................- 89 -
5.10 More Tools & Settings........................................................................ - 92 -
5.10.1 Chat Tool....................................................................................- 92 -
5.10.2 Set Password............................................................................ - 92 -
5.10.3 Set Language............................................................................ - 93 -
5.10.4 Set Hotkeys .............................................................................. - 93 -
5.11 vMatrix Update.................................................................................... - 94 -
5.12 vMatrix Uninstall................................................................................. - 95 -
Chapter 6. FAQs & Trouble-shootings............................................................. - 97 -
6.1 Trouble-shootings................................................................................. - 97 -
6.2 Frequent Asked Questions..................................................................- 99 -
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Important Notices
Please note that reproduction of this User Guide in whole or in part, without express
written permission from vCloudPoint, is not permitted.
vCloudPoint 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. vCloudPoint shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of this material. The
latest version of this User Guide is obtainable at the “Download center” under the
Support menu of the vCloudPoint website at: www.vcloudpoint.com.
Refer to the Limited Hardware Warranty applicable to your region for information on
what is and what is not covered by the warranty, your responsibilities, exclusions, and
how to obtain service.
Please refer to the End User License Agreement (EULA) and Terms of Use (TOU) that are
presented for your review during the software installation process. The information
contained in these documents is very important. The EULA and TOU constitute
agreements between you and vCloudPoint and are accepted by you by installing and
using the product. It is your responsibility to print a copy of the EULA and TOU directly
from the installer in order to keep for your records.
This product gives users shared access to computer resources. It is not a computer, and
may not support all software applications, especially 3D applications that are designed to
be supported by computers with stand-alone graphic card. Similarly, it may not support
all hardware peripherals that are designed to be supported by stand-alone computers.
Refer to your computer operating system and application software vendors license
agreements for information on using these products with the vCloudPoint system.
Additional software licenses may be required.
The vCloudPoint hardware and software products described in this user manual are
protected by numerous granted and pending P.R.C and international patents.
© 2015 by Shenzhen Cloudpoint Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. vCloudPoint and
vMatrix are registered Trademark of Shenzhen Cloudpoint Technology Co., Ltd. – P.R.C.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Safety Information
Refer to the following information 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 machinery.
Please keep the product away from any items which have strong magnetic
properties.
Do not disassemble, repair or rebuild the product.
Please properly route all cables and power cords to avoid a tripping hazard. An
electric shock, fire, damage to the product or physical injury may occur as a result of
tripping over the cable.
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 communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by
one or the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
Connect the equipment to a power outlet on a circuit different from which the
receiver is connected
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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European Community (CE):
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS):
Disposal Information:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This symbol means that according to local laws and
regulations your product should be disposed of separately
from household waste. The separate recycling of your
product will help ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment.
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Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1 Brief Introduction
vCloudPoint zero clients with vMatrix Server Manager software provide an alternative
solution to the traditional one PC per seat solution by powering multiple users with just
one PC. vCloudPoint zero client is compact, network access device that contains no
moving parts but allows each of its users to share the untapped resources of a single
host PC. vMatrix Server Manager performs as the management role on the host side with
a number of tools to assist IT administration, such as desktop broadcasting, monitoring
and controlling, storage visibility configuration, and user policy setup, etc. vCloudPoint
zero clients, combined with vMatrix Server Manager software, provide computing
experience that is practically indistinguishable from running on a PC, but offer great
advantages over traditional PCs, such as saved costs, enhanced security, reduced
maintenance, and simplified deployment and management.
1.2 Package Contents
When you unpack your vCloudPoint box, you will find the following items:
A zero client terminal device
A base/mounting bracket
Two screws
A 5V power adapter
A quick installation guide
If you find any damage or shortage of any accessories, please contact your local dealer.
Note: Your vCloudPoint zero client purchase was bundled with an entitlement to vMatrix Server
Manager software and Premium Support.
1.3 Device Connections
①5V DC Power Input
②Power/ Reset Button
③USB2.0 Ports
④3.5mm Mic Jack
⑤3.5mm Speaker Jack
⑥RJ45 Ethernet Input
⑦VGA Display Port
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Chapter 2. Panning for Deployment
2.1 Host Configurations & Networking
The preliminary guideline below provides an estimated starting point from which
administrators can test and, if needed, adjust the hardware specifications of their chosen
host systems. vCloudPoint recommends that you always test your environment in
advance of deployment to ensure it meets your expectations.
2.1.1 Configurations by number of users and workloads
Users
1~5
6~10
11~15
16~20
21~25
26~30
CPU
i5-4460
i5-4690k
i5-6600k
i7-6700
i7-6700k
i7-5820k
Memory
1.5G per Task Users running office, browser, messenger, video on VLC
player, etc., additional 2G for the host itself.
2G per Power Users running Photoshop, Illustrator, Auto-CAD, etc.,
additional 2G for the host itself.
Disk (SSD for
System and
Programs and
HDD for User
Data)
HDD
SSD 120G
SSD 120G
SSD 240G
SSD 240G
SSD 240G
HDD; Storage size to be determined by actual needs.
Bandwidth
Average 15Mbps per user within LAN
Note:
1) This recommended configuration is for supporting multiple users simultaneously running the
same applications, for environments of running mix applications, please thoroughly evaluate
expected workloads of every user and make some adjustments and fine tuning as your
deployment progresses.
2) vMatrix Server Manager permits up to 99 users per host. The number of users a customer's
installation will support depends upon the host's configuration and performance expectations of
the customer.
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