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R-Series Data Center Products User’s Guide ClearCube Architecture and Product Overview • 1
Chapter 1. ClearCube Architecture
and Product Overview
The ClearCube architecture delivers Intel
®
-based PC functionality to the desktop
from a secure, centralized location. This architecture provides significant increases in
manageability and security while providing mission-critical reliability, performance,
and uptime improvements with lowered costs. Replacing a traditional PC box with a
ClearCube C/Port or client in an office or cubicle saves space, eliminates fan noise,
and simplifies cabling resulting in a clear cube. The key components of the ClearCube
Architecture are:
•PC Blade—a remotely located, Intel-based computer in a dense form factor.
•Chassis—a centralized chassis that houses multiple PC blades and accepts a
variety of plug-in module options that allow connecting all of the external cables
to the blades. Previously known as the chassis and BackPack.
• Client—a remote desktop unit (C/Port, PCoIP zero client, or thin client) to which
standard peripherals are connected.
• System Management Software—ClearCube Management Suite software and
monitoring hardware that is built into ClearCube blades, chassis, and user ports.
The ClearCube management suite software, Sentral, is an optional component.
• PC-over-Ethernet
™
(PCoE
™
) remote protocol software—You can use
ClearCube PCoE to access remote devices (such as traditional computers or
virtual machines) from your local computer, client, or thin client. PCoE provides
bidirectional audio, USB redirection, and user experience settings you can adjust
to accommodate a variety of usage and network scenarios. PCoE is an optional
component in your ClearCube environment.
This guide is one of a series of manuals that describe the ClearCube architecture.
Other manuals include:
• PCoIP User’s Guide
• I/Port User’s Guide
• C/Port and Multi Video Extender User’s Guide
• PCoE User’s Guide
• A-Series Data Center Products User’s Guide