HP T5125 Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin
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Administrator's Guide Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin Clients For the following image versions: - L1ST3149 (t5125) - L3ST3149 (t5515) - 128MB model only - L4ST3149 (t5525) Document Part Number: 395346-003 October 2005 This guide provides network administrators with basic instructions - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 2
to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. Administrator's Guide Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin Clients - L1ST3149 (t5125) - L3ST3149 (t5515) - 128MB model only - L4ST3149 (t5525) Third Edition (October 2005) Document Part Number: 395346-003 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 3
Desktop menu 1-5 HP Compaq t5125 Thin Client 1-5 HP Compaq t5515/t5525 Thin Client 1-5 Programs 1-6 Console 1-6 Using shell commands 1-6 Web browser 1-7 Citrix 1-7 HP Connection Administrator 1-7 VNC viewer 1-7 VNC server 1-8 XFce Settings Manager 1-8 HP Desktop Options 1-8 Linux image - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 4
Contents 2 HP Connection Administrator HP Connection Administrator window 2-1 Advanced Configuration utility 2-3 Desktop: backdrop 4-4 Using an image for your background 4-5 Changing background color 4-5 HP Desktop Options 4-5 VNC Shadow 4-6 TouchScreen 4-7 USB Storage 4-7 FTP Updates - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 5
4-31 5 Support Hardware warranty 5-1 Software warranty 5-1 Image updates and add-ons 5-2 Custom image requests 5-2 HP-developed images 5-2 Custom-developed images 5-2 Availability of Linux open source code 5-3 Additional Linux resources on the Web 5-3 Administrator's Guide www.hp.com v - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 6
Contents 6 Frequently Asked Questions Linux operating system 6-1 System Administrator 6-2 System Management 6-3 VNC 6-5 General 6-6 Manageability 6-8 7 Troubleshooting Index vi www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 7
remote configuration of the Linux-based thin client and explains the various configuration utilities. This guide provides instructions for both the HP Compaq t5125, t5515, and t5525 thin client. ✎ Not all features described in this guide are available in all Linux-based terminal models. Typically - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 8
and custom-developed components. You can use the Altiris client to provide remote management of the thin client and to upgrade the Linux image with feature enhancements, device drivers, and maintenance updates. Desktop The desktop of the HP Compaq t5125 differs from that of the t5515 and the t5525 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 9
t5515/t5525 Desktop The following image provides an example of the default t5515 and a t5525 desktop: t5125 desktop Desktop Options The following sections describe the function of the desktops of the HP Compaq t5125, t5515, and HP Compaq t5525 thin clients. The layout of the desktop, as well - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 10
also access the XFce Settings Manager from the HP Connection Administrator, or by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting Settings. XFce Panel Bar - t5515 & t5525 only By default, the XFce Panel Bar displays at the , see "XFce Panel" on page 4-31. 1-4 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 11
1-6. ✎ The Linux-based thin client does not support desktop icons. HP Compaq t5125 Thin Client Right-click on the t5125 desktop to display the following software: ■ Console ■ VNCviewer ■ Settings HP Compaq t5515/t5525 Thin Client You can access software on the t5515/t5525 thin client using either of - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 12
desktop. Program access depends on your thin client. You can configure the thin client so that the user will have access to these programs through HP the specific commands currently supported once you invoke the Console dialog box. For a list of supported ■ su 1-6 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 13
connection to a VNC server. The VNC viewer allows control of the desktop environment of another thin client, PC, or server that has VNC service running. For information about allowing control of the thin client by another unit, see "VNC Shadow" on page 4-6. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 1-7 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 14
desktop interface options. These options provide different ways for you to manage your connections, and as well as determine the appearance of your desktop. Your selection in this utility determines what your thin client looks like and how it communicates. 1-8 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 15
Manager window, select HP Desktop Options. 3. Select the interface you want to use. 4. Click OK. The new interface will launch at reboot. For instructions about configuring HP Connection Administrator, see Chapter 2, "HP Connection Administrator." For instructions about configuring Citrix ICA Client - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 16
Linux image To locate the Linux image version: 1. Click GO > Settings > System. 2. Click the General tab. The image version is displayed in the System area of the screen. Linux image version - System For more information, see "System" on page 4-17. 1-10 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 17
and aspects of the image are not loaded until they are needed. The image is stored in three partitions as follows: ■ /dev/hda1 - ext2 - boot loader ■ /dev/hda2 - cramfs - majority of the image ■ /dev/hda3 - ext2 - optional components and home directories Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 1-11 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 18
Introduction 1-12 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 19
browser is only available in the HP Compaq t5515 and t5525 thin client images. To access all HP Connection Administrator functionality, you must log in with root permissions as a member of the root group. HP Connection Administrator window Launching HP Connection Administrator allows you to start - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 20
a selected connection. ■ Shutdown: Click to exit HP Connection Administrator if the terminal is not in Kiosk mode. If the terminal is in Kiosk mode, click this button to end the session. If you are a member of the turn off or reboot groups, the thin client displays options to turn off or reboot the - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 21
, the thin client aborts the connection attempt. ■ Delete: Click to delete a selected connection. The connection is deleted from the lists of connections assigned to all users. For more information, see "Adding, editing, and deleting connections" on page 2-12. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 2-3 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 22
to the user selected from the drop-down list at the top of the window. Select a user from the list and use the following features to configure RDP, XDM, ICA, or other). You cannot change the connection type from this column. ■ Primary: Select to designate a connection as primary. The thin client - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 23
can assign it to users. To assign a connection to users: 1. In the HP Connection Administrator, click the Advanced button to access the Advanced Configuration utility. For more for the user. 4. Click Save to save the updated list of connections for the user. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 2-5 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 24
several associated secondary connections. ■ You can set primary connections to automatically connect when HP Connection Administrator starts up. ■ You can set primary connections to automatically reconnect if in the list. d. Click Save to save your changes. 2-6 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 25
Save to save your changes. ✎ You can set only primary connections to automatically connect when HP Connection Administrator is launched. 6. If you want to set automatic reconnections: a. In the can set only primary connections to automatically reconnect. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 2-7 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 26
the top of the desktop. Show User Interface: Select to display the HP Connection Administrator. Clear this box to further lock down the terminal by hiding the HP Connection Administrator window for users who are reboot the terminal for changes to take effect. 2-8 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 27
this tab to add or modify Citrix servers. Global Citrix Settings - Server Location tab To add a server: 1. Select the browser type from the list in the box at the bottom of the dialog box. 2. Click Add. 3. Type the server address and port number. 4. Click OK. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 2-9 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 28
HP Connection Administrator Preferences Use this tab to select the keyboard language. Global Citrix Settings - Preferences tab Hotkeys Use this tab to configure thin client hotkeys. Global Citrix Settings - Hotkeys tab 2-10 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 29
The preferred method of forwarding in Citrix connections, with the HP Linux image, is to redirect from /tmp/shared/ for HD and DOK. As devices are added and removed, links are automatically created in this location. For USB CD-ROM drives, redirect from /mnt/cdrom/. This setting will be in place for - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 30
important difference based on where you add connections, as follows: ■ Adding a connection in the HP Connection Administrator adds it to the list of connections assigned to the user currently logged on to Configuration utility for assignment to other users. 2-12 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 31
image instructions HP Connection Administrator in the Advanced Configuration utility. Connection types You can use the HP Connection Administrator to create the following types of connections: ■ Citrix ICA ■ Firefox (t5515/t5525 thin client only) ■ rdesktop ■ XDM ■ Other Administrator's Guide www.hp - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 32
server and to configure server location settings. ■ Applications: Allows you to select applications by entering a command line. ■ Logon: Allows you to specify logon information for connecting to a remote application. ■ Window the proxy address and port. 2-14 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 33
the HP Compaq t5515/t5525 thin client. desktop connection. rdesktop is an open source client capable of speaking Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Unlike Citrix ICA, rdesktop requires no server extensions. You can configure the rdesktop connection using the following tabs: Administrator's Guide www.hp - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 34
the domain (optional). 4. In the Client Hostname box, type the hostname for the terminal services session. This entry allows you to dictate what is displayed when viewed shared resources. 5. In Connection Settings section, type a name for the connection. 2-16 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 35
HP Connection Administrator Display Allows you to configure the size and color of the remote desktop. Display tab Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 2-17 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 36
window allows you to configure the following: ■ Remote computer sound and the keyboard language. You can play the remote computer's sound on your thin client, play no sound at all, or leave the sound at the remote computer. ■ The desired keyboard language. 2-18 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 37
, HP recommends redirecting from /tmp/shared/ for hard drives and disks-on-key. As you add and remove devices, the system automatically creates links in this location. This setting is valid only for the session during which it was created. ✎ CD-ROM forwarding is not supported. Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 38
launch programs through the remote desktop connection. Programs tab To launch a program: 1. Select Start the following program on connection. 2. Type the program path and file name. 3. Type the folder from which you want the program to launch. 4. Click Save. 2-20 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 39
connection speed: Select the speed at which the thin client connects. ■ Desktop background: Select to allow a desktop background to display. ■ Show contents of window while dragging: Select to allow the contents of windows to display when you drag the window. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 2-21 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 40
HP Connection Administrator ■ Menu and window animation: Select to allow menu and window animation. ■ Themes: Select to allow themes. ■ Bitmap caching: Select to allow bitmap caching, which places commonly used bitmaps in a file on the thin client to naming and directory services such as DNS, LDAP - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 41
+Function key for the desired display. For example, press Ctrl+Alt+F3 for display 3. ■ Keymap: Select whether to use the language based on the local thin client settings, the server settings, or select a specific language. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 2-23 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 42
HP Connection Administrator ■ Query Mode: Select the type of XDM connection: ❏ Broadcast: Uses the first connection dialog box allows you to run a command to create a connection. ✎ If you are using HP Connection Administrator, you need to use a command such as xterm -hold -e ls, so the commands - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 43
UNIX Administrator's Guide at: http://support.citrix.com/docs/ Introduction The HP Linux thin client allows for the loading of different startup shells or user interfaces when the thin client boots. One of these shells is the Citrix ICA client. You set the Citrix ICA client as the default shell for - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 44
client updates. Preferences From the Settings window, you can configure Window color and size, determine server location, configure hotkeys, configure or clear disk cache, map drives server or server farm. To access PNAgent View, click View > PNAgent View. 3-2 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 45
control panel for the Linux-based thin client image. You can use the utilities in the settings manager for local and remote administration. You can open the XFce Settings Manager in any of the following ways: ■ Click the Settings button on the HP Connection Administrator window. ■ Click GO, and then - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 46
XFce Settings Manager XFce Settings Manager ✎ Icons in XFCE Settings Manager vary depending on whether the current user is logged in a root account. In addition, some icons require root user access. 4-2 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 47
Enable Network Time Protocol. 2. In the NTP Server box, type the IP address of the NTP server you want to use to set the time on the thin client. For NTP to function properly, the date on the thin client must match the date on the server. 3. Click Apply. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 4-3 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 48
, and then press Enter. Desktop: backdrop You can use the Background Settings utility to change the backdrop color or to browse for an image to use as the desktop's backdrop. ✎ You can change the background image to any .jpg or .png image. Background Settings 4-4 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 49
The Linux-based image features the following desktop interface options: ■ HP Connection Administrator ■ Citrix ICA Client ■ xfce (t5515/t5525 only) HP Connection Administrator is the default interface. Desktop Options includes the features in the following sections. Administrator's Guide www.hp - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 50
of the user's desktop. HP Desktop Options ■ VNC Shadow: Select to enable remote access to the thin client. ■ Read Password Protect: Select to require a password to remotely access the thin client. ✎ The VNC Shadow password must be at least six characters long. 4-6 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 51
in to the USB port. USB redirection allows a remote session to access devices that you plug into your local thin client USB ports. The thin client supports a maximum of five USB storage devices per session with the following mix: Up to four simultaneous disk-on-key devices or hard drives and one CD - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 52
Manager FTP Updates Use this window to enable automatic FTP updates as an alternative to Altiris Deployment Solution. Enabling this feature allows you to configure the thin client to check a specific ftp location for a newer image or package upon reboot. If your network has an DHCP server that is - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 53
changes to take effect. After you change display settings, the thin client allows you to test the settings. If the settings do not provide the desired results, you can cancel them to revert to the previous settings. The default resolution is 800x600x16@60Hz. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 4-9 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 54
Hz 8-, 16-, or 24-bit ✎ If you select 32-bit resolution, the setting defaults to 24-bit. ✎ If you configure the display settings out of range, you can reset to factory defaults by right-clicking the desktop, selecting Settings > System, and clicking the Reset button. This resets all configuration - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 55
XFce Settings Manager Screen saver Select Screen Saver to enable and configure the screen saver. If you select Password Protected, the thin client uses your logon password as the screen saver password. Screen saver Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 4-11 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 56
language, keyboard character repeat parameters, and the Numlock setting. Keyboard Preferences Changes to the keyboard language apply locally as well as on the remote computer. ✎ Drivers for the various languages do not transfer to the remote computer; therefore, you must also install the - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 57
Mouse XFce Settings Manager The Mouse Preferences utility allows you to set the mouse double-click sensitivity, speed, and drag and drop setting. You can also configure the mouse buttons for right-handed or left-handed users. Mouse Preferences Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 4-13 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 58
the Internet, a network, or a computer. Network Management utility You can configure the following items in the Network Management utility: ■ Ethernet ■ Token Ring ■ Modem 4-14 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 59
device drivers. The Linux image provides for generic text support and postscript support. Other printers may be compatible and should be tested for initial compatibility prior to usage. For full printer feature support, you must install the appropriate printer device driver. Printer Settings window - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 60
XFce Settings Manager Security 5. Configure the printer using the dialog box specific to the chosen printer type, and then click Next. 6. Type the printer name, alias, and username, repeatedly press the left Shift key at the beginning of the logon process. 4-16 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 61
can also reset the terminal to the default factory settings, adjust the memory allocated for storage and running programs, and enter a device name for network identification purposes. The General tab provides basic information about the client. System window Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 4-17 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 62
in the "/home" folder. Network tab The Network tab provides network identification and settings information. Network tab You can add a description for the thin client in the Device Description field. to add a description, type the description and click OK. 4-18 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 63
XFce Settings Manager Copyrights tab The Copyrights tab provides HP and Altiris copyright information. About tab The About tab provides information on open source software package licenses. Taskbar The taskbar contains the four separate workspace icons. each workspace can have different - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 64
from the taskbar by pressing the middle mouse button (scroll wheel) anywhere on the desktop. If you do not have a middle mouse button, you can add a taskbar is hidden, you can press the middle mouse button anywhere on the desktop to see the list of tasks that are running. User Management The User - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 65
window, click User. 2. Click Add, and then click the User tab. User Properties window 3. Type a user name and the associated user's full name. 4. If you want to manually specify a user ID, select Specify user ID manually and type or select the user ID in the UID box. Administrator's Guide www.hp - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 66
5. If you want the system to automatically assign a user ID, clear Specify user ID manually. 6. To lock the account, select User account is locked. 7. Type a password for the account in the Password and Confirm Password boxes. 8. To add the user to an existing group, type or select a group name - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 67
XFce Settings Manager Click the Permissions tab to grant permissions to users. Permissions window To grant permissions to a user: 1. In User Management, click the User tab. 2. Select the user to modify. 3. Click Modify. 4. Click the Permissions tab. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 4-23 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 68
"-h DIR "-g GECOS "-s SHELL "-G "-S "-D "-H Assign home directory DIR Assign gecos field GECOS Assign login shell SHELL Add the user to existing group GROUP Create a system user (ignored) Do not assign a password (logins still possible using ssh) Do not create the home directory 4-24 www - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 69
following sections include instructions for adding, modifying, and deleting a group. Adding a group To add a new group: 1. In the User Management screen, click the Group tab. 2. Click Add. User Properties window 3. In the Group Name box, type a group name. 4. If you want to manually specify a group - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 70
a group: 1. From the User Management screen, click the Group tab. 2. Select the group to delete, and then click Delete. 3. Click Yes to confirm. 4-26 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 71
manually and note its id number. 6. Close the editor Window Manager The Window Manager Preferences utility allows you to configure preferences for windows that are opened on the desktop. The dialog box has three tabs: ■ Decoration style ■ Keyboard and focus ■ Advanced Administrator's Guide www.hp - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 72
XFce Settings Manager Decoration style The Decoration style tab allows you to configure title font, title alignment, application skin, and button layout. Decoration Style tab ✎ Do not select all items as hidden. 4-28 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 73
focus tab allows you to set the focus for new windows. Focus refers to the component currently receiving input. For example, if focus follows the mouse, then if you move the mouse pointer over a window, the window receives the input. Keyboard and Focus tab Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 4-29 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 74
XFce Settings Manager Advanced The Advanced tab allows you to configure windows snapping and workspace wrapping. Window Manager Advanced tab 4-30 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 75
configure the appearance of the XFce Panel Bar, which is the desktop controller. XFce Panel Bar ✎ Panel bar item configuration You can menus that allow you to configure menu bar items. XFce Panel Settings window To remove an item from the panel bar: » To remove an item 's Guide www.hp.com 4-31 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 76
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If you require support for your Linux-based thin client, contact your region's HP Technical Support Center. While HP provides support for Linux-based thin clients, HP does not provide technical support for the Linux operating system or application components that are obtained from the open source - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 78
Support Image updates and add-ons HP provides periodic updates to the image, as well as add-ons. Check the HP support site for important documentation that provides specific information for your image version and for installing add-ons. You can find support documentation at: www.hp.com/support/ To - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 79
Support Availability of Linux open source code If your HP thin client shipped with Linux, you can get the source code using one of the following methods: ■ Internet download at: http://www.metrowerks.com/MW/Develop/Embedded/Linux/hp thinclient.htm ✎ You must register prior to downloading the source - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 80
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the Firefox browser. ■ L1ST31xx : is the 32 MB flash memory image on the t5125. where xx represents the image build number. The original factory image is L1ST3138. How and where is the Linux image stored in flash memory? The image is stored in various formats. The boot up process decompresses and - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 82
to groups. The image provides the System Press the left Shift key as soon as the login screen displays. How are groups created using BusyBox Linux operating system uses file permissions as its basis for security. A Linux and groups on the system. Under Linux permissions, these are in three groups - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 83
features option and press Enter. 4. Set the date and time using Page Up and Page Down. 5. To save the changes, press F10 and Enter. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 6-3 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 84
the standard image. To run the BootOrder utility, perform the following steps: 1. Right click on the desktop and select Console. 2. To use the BootOrder utility, execute cd /opt/hp/, then type [-l|--localtime] [-u|--utc] Query and set the hardware clock (RTC). 6-4 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 85
stores the password for user "fred" at: /home/fred/.vnc/passwd. If you delete the passwd file to reset the password, the system prompts the user for a new password the next time the VNC server is started. The password must be six to eight characters long. Administrator's Guide www.hp.com 6-5 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 86
. If the client is set to auto logon, the auto logon completes. Ctrl+Alt+Delete Locks the screen. Entering any character displays the locked screen dialog and requests the password for the user that locked the screen. Ctrl+Alt+Home Switches virtual desktop workspace. The desktop focus is moved - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 87
Logs off the current session and displays the login dialog. If the client is set to auto logon, the auto logon password. Full screen X Terminal: Press and hold F3 during the boot process to prevent the launch of the Linux desktop GUI and display a full screen xterm window Guide www.hp.com 6-7 - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 88
is selected under Keyboard Layout. Manageability Are there any updates necessary for Altiris Deployment Server to work on an HP Compaq t5125/t5515/t5525 thin client? Yes. There is a hotfix available from Altiris which includes updates to the imaging process and the DOS agent Bootwork.exe. This - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 89
are the steps to capture and deploy an image on an HP Compaq t5125/t5515/t5525 thin client? The t5525 supports the Linux version of the Altiris Remote Management Client. Altiris management software allows you to remotely capture and deploy Linux images. You can use the Altiris Rdeployt tool, a text - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 90
. You can drag and drop this job to any Linux unit to capture its image. How is an image deployed using Altiris? An image can be deployed by performing the following steps: HP Compaq Thin Client Actions (Required) 1. Reboot the client and launch the F10 System Configuration Setup Screen. 2. Select - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 91
and drop this job to any HP Compaq Linux thin client. How can a factory image be restored locally? A factory image can be restored locally using USB drive key or USB CD-ROM. Instructions for this procedure are available on the HP Compaq Thin Client Linux Image SoftPaq. Can you capture and deploy - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 92
Frequently Asked Questions 6-12 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 93
7 Troubleshooting Review the solutions to the following issues that may arise on the thin client. Issue You add a rdesktop connection with the default settings, and then change the video size to 200 percent or to full screen on Media Player, and no video displays. Solution 1. In HP Connection - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 94
or an individually large document is sent to the local printer. Try to send large documents to a printer that is not connected locally to the thin client. If you want to print multiple documents, allow the print queue to clear before submitting the documents. 7-2 www - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 95
, menu and window 2-22 assigning connections to users 2-5 Auto check box 2-4 automatic connections 2-4, 2-6 automatic logon 4-16 automounting 4-7 B backdrop 4-4 background color 4-5 desktop 2-21 image 4-5 settings 4-4 BackingStore 2-22 BIOS version 4-17 bitmap caching 2-22 Board Support Package - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 96
28 default domain 4-18 password 1-1 user account 1-1 deleting connections 2-12 groups 4-26 users 4-22 deploying images 6-9 Altiris 6-10 desktop 4-4 device name 4-18 DHCP 4-18 disk drive configuration 2-19 display 4-9 DNS server 4-18 drive mapping 2-11 E EloTouch 4-7 enabling USB 4-7 Index-2 www.hp - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 97
2-20 Linux image 1-10 image location 6-1 kernal 4-17 operating system FAQs 6-1 source code 5-3 version/build number 6-1 Web sites 5-3 list of available connections 2-3 connections for user 2-2 rdesktop commands 2-19 user connections 2-4 locking user accounts 4-22 Administrator's Guide www.hp.com - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 98
Web site 2-22 redirection 4-7 release date 4-17 resetting VNC password 6-5 restoring factory image 6-11 Run Browser In Kiosk Mode check box 2-8 S screen resolutions 4-10 screen saver 4-11 secondary connections 2-6 security configuring security 4-16 Linux Web site 5-3 serial number 4-17 serial port - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 99
server 1-8 shadow 4-6 shadow password 4-6 viewer 1-7 VNC shadow check box 4-6 W warranty hardware 5-1 software 5-1 Web browser 1-7 Window Manager 4-27 workspace icons 1-3 X XDM 2-23 XFce panel 4-31 XFce Panel Bar 1-4 XFce Settings Manager 1-8, 4-1 opening 4-1 XFCE Web site 5-3 Administrator's Guide - HP T5125 | Administrator's Guide: Linux-based HP Compaq t5125, t5515, t5525 Thin - Page 100
Index Index-6 www.hp.com Administrator's Guide
Administrator’s Guide
Linux-based HP Compaq t5125,
t5515, t5525 Thin Clients
For the following image versions:
- L1ST3149 (t5125)
- L3ST3149 (t5515) - 128MB model only
- L4ST3149 (t5525)
Document Part Number:
395346-003
October 2005
This guide provides network administrators with basic instructions
for configuring Linux-based thin clients.