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- HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 1
HP Blade Workstation Client series Embedded OS Version 9.xx Part number: 463720-002 Second edition: 3/2008 - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 2
to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 3
HP Blade Workstation Client series 6 1-2-1 HP Blade Workstation Client documentation 6 1-2-2 HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client documentation 7 1-2-3 HP dc73 Blade Workstation Client documentation 7 1-3 Thin client documentation...7 1-4 HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation documentation 7 1-5 HP - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 4
connection...34 6-6 Remote USB ...34 6-7 Blade workstation remote power button 35 7 Installing Embedded OS 9.xx37 7-1 Downloading Embedded OS 9.xx from HP 37 7-2 Example installation from the USB key 41 8 Known client computer limitations45 9 Regulatory information46 9-1 Federal Communications - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 5
this version, see the HP website for your client computer: • HP Blade Workstation Client: http://www.hp.com/support/bwclient_manuals • HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client: http://www.hp.com/support/dc72_manuals • HP dc73 Blade Workstation Client: http://www.hp.com/support/dc73_manuals IMPORTANT: The - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 6
client files. 1-2 Documentation on the HP Blade Workstation Client series The following three sections describe where documentation can be found for the HP Blade Workstation Client, the HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client, and the HP dc73 Blade Workstation Client. 1-2-1 HP Blade Workstation Client - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 7
product • On the HP website http://www.hp.com/support/dc72_manuals In both locations, you'll find the following documents, which provide information on setting up and using the HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client. • Quick Setup and Getting Started guide for Business PCs • HP Compaq Business PC dc7700 - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 8
Guide for Blade Workstation Clients using Embedded OS 9.xx can be found in the following locations: • HP Blade Workstation Client: http://www.hp.com/support/bwclient_manuals • HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client: http://www.hp.com/support/dc72_manuals • HP dc73 Blade Workstation Client: http://www.hp - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 9
to display the desktop of one or more blade workstations. The client computer has two graphics cards, supporting up to four monitors (see Figure 2-1). Figure 2-1 HP Blade Workstation Solution User applications run on the blade workstation interactive desktop image Client computer network This - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 10
is stored on the flashable DOM, and contains the necessary drivers, software, and tools to perform its primary task-display the video output of the blade workstations on the client monitors. 2-3 Webmin Webmin is preinstalled on the client computer, and is the primary administration tool. Webmin is - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 11
desktop menu • Rebooting the client 3-1 Hardware setup Set up the client computer as described in the documentation for your computer-see Section 1-2, "Documentation on the HP Blade Workstation Client HP Blade Workstation Client, HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client HP dc73 Blade Workstation Client NOTE - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 12
to turn-on and log into the client computer. 1. Turn on the monitor. 2. Press the computer power button. The computer will automatically detect the name and password shown in Figure 3-2. IMPORTANT: For security, HP recommends that you change the default administrator password immediately, as - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 13
access-Local access is provided by an X windows interface on the client computer (see Figure 3-3). The Webmin X windows interface can be started by selecting Client Configuration from the desktop menu (see Section 3-4, "Desktop menu"). 2. Webmin remote access-Remote access is provided by a browser - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 14
the 9.40 desktop menu: • Remote Graphics-Starts the RGS Receiver or SAM client that connects to the blade workstation • Client Configuration-Starts Webmin • Audio Controls-Controls audio on local client speakers an headphone jacks • Remote Blade Power-Allows the blade workstation to be powered on or - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 15
rebooted using any of the following methods: • Right click on the client desktop, and select Reboot (see the last menu item in Figure 3-5). • Press the client computer power button for 4 seconds to turn power off, and then turn power on. • Log in locally or remotely as administrator, select Custom - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 16
keyboards and the experimental keyboards, click on the Keyboard Selection icon under the Webmin System tab. Figure 3-9 shows the supported keyboards. To change from the default English, US keyboard, select the desired keyboard, and then click Apply Changes. Figure 3-10 shows the experimental - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 17
• Setting the system time parameters • Configuring the network • Modifying blade connection settings • Modifying the settings files • Selecting the keyboard language NOTE: These settings can also be applied to the settings files manually or through USB key install menus. See Chapter 7, "Installing - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 18
Interface Status section displays several network parameters, such as the client IP address and the network speed. The Interface Parameters section can specify whether the DHCP server will supply the hostname to the client or the client will supply the hostname to the DHCP server. Note the default - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 19
IP address but does not assign a hostname, a hostname can be assigned as follows: 1. Select DHCP, client supplies hostname to DHCP server (see Figure 4-3). Figure 4-3 Select this DHCP option to allow the client to provide a hostname 2. Enter the hostname in the Hostname for DHCP dialog box. 3. Click - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 20
speed, HP recommends using Auto-Negotiate (which is the default setting-see Figure 4-6). This will allow the client network interface to be auto-configured for optimal performance. However, for troubleshooting purposes or on networks that don't auto-negotiate to optimal speeds, manual settings may - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 21
on your keyboard match the Webmin diagrams. Manually select the same keyboard language on the blade workstations to which the client connects. This setting changes only the key mappings-it does not select a language. Only the English language is supported at this time. 4-5 Downloading and using PSCP - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 22
many clients. This file might include site-wide settings such as a common encrypted administrator password or the IP address of DNS servers. The site settings file is: settings_20_site.txt A sample file for the above settings file is provided in Appendix H. 3. System default file-Supplied by HP, the - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 23
an initial set of local settings from a client running older software. IMPORTANT: If the settings files are modified directly (for example, by using PSCP [email protected]:/root/user/backgrounds 2. Right click on the client desktop. 3. Select Background Image, and then select the tiling method - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 24
client computers also support a feature called client aggregation, which allows up to four client computers to be combined together, and controlled by a single keyboard and mouse. Because each client computer supports 5-1). Figure 5-1 Monitor Layout tool on the HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client 24 - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 25
client computer is unable to automatically probe your monitors for their rates. If you're unsure what horizontal and vertical refresh rates are supported by your monitors, HP a new xorg.conf file based on your selections. It will then immediately restart the X server and desktop session based on the - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 26
performed by a package called stunnel. NOTE: Desktop windows cannot span client computers or be moved between client computers. Typically, each client will create windows based on connections to their own blade workstation (or blade workstations). Client aggregation is configured using the Software - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 27
one another. For instance, if the Client A monitors are laid out above those of Client B, when you scroll off the lower edge of Client A, the mouse pointer and keyboard input are passed to Client B. Click Primary Blade Client to display the Primary Client Configuration panel (see Figure 5-4). This - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 28
Setup on the secondary clients is done by designating which client computer is the primary client (see Figure 5-5). Figure 5-5 Secondary clients are configured by specifying the primary client Once both primary and secondary clients are set up, automatic processes start encrypted communication - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 29
RGS to establish a connection between the client computer and a blade workstation. Blade connection settings for Embedded OS versions 9.40 and 9.45 are described first, followed by the blade connection settings for Embedded OS 9.61. Remotely controlling blade power is also described in this chapter - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 30
you select, the corresponding Receiver Control Panel will be displayed on the client computer monitor, allowing you to connect to one or more blade workstations. For information on RGS, see Section 1-5, "HP Remote Graphics Software documentation." Alternatively, if you've deployed SAM 2.1 or later - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 31
client computer monitor, allowing you to connect to one or more blade workstations. For information on RGS, see Section 1-5, "HP Remote file edit screen IMPORTANT: During normal operation, SAM parameters should be changed using the SAM Session Allocation Client. Editing of the SAM configuration file - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 32
6-3 Selecting the RGS mode As shown in Figure 6-1 and Figure 6-2, RGS supports three modes to connect to blade workstations from the client computer: • Manual Mode (default)-Also called Normal Mode, the blade workstation hostname or IP address is entered into the RGS Receiver Control Panel to - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 33
you to set additional RGS parameters. Figure 6-4 Lower portions of the Blade Connection Settings screens Embedded OS 9.40 and 9.45 Embedded OS 9.61 these parameters, see the RGS documentation described in Section 1-5, "HP Remote Graphics Software documentation." As shown in Figure 6-4, Embedded - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 34
tested a number of USB devices to verify they work correctly when attached to a blade workstation from the client computer. See http://www.hp.com/support/rgs_manuals for a list of supported USB devices. For further information on remote USB, see the RGS User Guide available on this same website. 34 - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 35
6-7 Blade workstation remote power button Embedded OS 9.xx supports a remote power button on the client desktop, allowing blade workstations to be powered on and off directly from the client computer. The remote power button serves as both a means of controlling power and an indicator of the power - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 36
press of the power button will cause the blade workstation to perform a soft shutdown, allowing the blade workstation to shut down gracefully, and save system data (see Figure 6-7). Figure 6-7 Power buttons during a soft shutdown Clicking on the power button again will turn power on. To perform - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 37
websites: • HP Blade Workstation Client: http://www.hp.com/support/bwclient • HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client: http://www.hp.com/support/dc72 • HP dc73 Blade Workstation Client: http://www.hp.com/support/dc73 2. Click Download drivers and software. 3. Click Workstation Blade Client Embedded OS - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 38
4. You'll be prompted to either Run or Save the softpaq file-click Save, and specify the file location. 5. After downloading is complete, you'll be prompted for one of the following: Run, Open Folder, or Close (see Figure 7-2). If you're ready - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 39
, follow the softpaq instructions, and click Finish on the last softpaq screen. When execution of the softpaq is complete, the contents of the softpaq folder will be as shown in Figure 7-4 (for the 9.40 USB key image). The folder will contain the image file (the Embedded OS 9.40 file), the dskimg32 - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 40
the USB key, run dskimg32.exe, with the image file name and the USB hard drive parameters (HD1 in this case; see Figure 7-6). Figure 7-6 Copying of the 9.40 image file to the USB key At this point, the bootable image file is on the USB key, and the USB key can be removed - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 41
is recommended to minimize the possibility of damaging the extending USB key. 2. Cycle power on the client computer, which will initiate a boot from the USB key. The first screen from the USB key, and is primarily for troubleshooting. For this example, select Install Cleanly, and press Enter. - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 42
and press Enter. Figure 7-10 Select Yes to set local, system-specific settings NOTE: Independent of whether or not you set local settings on the client at this time, you'll have the option of modifying the local settings subsequently using Webmin. 6. The Local Settings screen is displayed next (see - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 43
two DHCP options. If you don't have a DHCP server, select Static networking. When done, press Enter. Figure 7-12 Selection of networking protocol 8. The Local Client Network Parameters screen is shown next (see Figure 7-13). Use the up and down arrow keys to select the parameter to change, and then - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 44
the installation, you'll be prompted to press OK to reboot (see Figure 7-15). Remove the USB key when the BIOS splash screen appears. The client will now boot the newly-installed Embedded OS. Figure 7-15 Installation complete screen 44 - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 45
client computers-This limitation applies to the HP Blade Workstation Client and the HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client; it does not apply to the HP dc73 Blade Workstation Client. the blade workstation in the directory where the RGS Sender is installed. The default path is: C:\Program Files\Hewlett- - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 46
the Documentation and Diagnostics CD that shipped with your HP Blade Workstation Client series. 9-1 Federal Communications Commission notice This equipment has and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 47
to version 5.1.2 -Updates to SAM Connection Client version 2.1.1 -Adds the following new drivers for dc73 * nVIDIA drivers l00.14.23 (for NVS290) * ALSA 1.0.14, Jack 103 (for audio) * e1000 driver 7.6.5 (for LAN) * The old 7.2.9 LAN driver is retained for dc72 -Enables automute on speakers when - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 48
Appendix B: 9.45 enhancements The enhancements in the 9.45 release of the Embedded OS are summarized below: - Fixes a number of defects - Improves the network speed negotiation of the HP dc72 Blade Workstation Client 48 - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 49
summarized below: -Updates the HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) Receiver driver for better Gigabit negotiation with certain switches. * Enables the administrator to select RGS border status through webmin settings. * Adds a SAM configuration file editor in webmin. * Handles all hostnames in Client - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 50
### DOS-stype CR-LF sequences at the end of lines. ### ### This file contains machine-specific settings for various configurable ### parameters on a client system. It can be overridden by settings in ### files in the /settings directory with higher numbers, e.g. ### settings_30_local_root can be - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 51
file contains machine-specific settings for various configurable ### parameters on a client system. It can be overridden by settings in ### files PASSWORDS The parsing scripts will delete any plaintext passwords found and hp.com ### Set pass_hostname_to_dhcp to true if the hostname on the client - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 52
network_ad_domain= #network_ad_ou=Computers/Clients/Blade #network_ad_update_ddns=[true,false list] ### bestCommon = use the highest resolution supported by all monitors on ### the system. ### rgs_version=5 ### rgs_mode=[manual,enterprise,directory] #rgs_mode=manual #rgs_enterprise_servers= # - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 53
=[true,false] MOUSE ACCELERATION mouse_acceleration=[slow,medium,fast,veryfast] #mouse_acceleration=medium CLIENT AGGREGATION Synergy is the software client aggregation solution. ### synergy_mode=[disabled,primary,secondary] #synergy_mode=disabled #synergy_primary= #synergy_secondaries - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 54
### DOS-stype CR-LF sequences at the end of lines. ### ### This file contains machine-specific settings for various configurable ### parameters on a client system. It can be overridden by settings in ### files in the /settings directory with higher numbers, e.g. ### settings_30_local_root can be - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 55
contains machine-specific, user-changable settings ### for various configurable parameters on a client system. ### ### Only certain settings can be changed in this user-accessible file, ### as outlined below. ### ### This file's syntax allows it to be directly sourced by shell scripts ### or parsed - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 56
are ignored during parsing. ### ### This file uses UTF-8 character encoding. If you're The parsing scripts will delete any plaintext passwords found hp.com,hp 199.232.41.10:gnu.org ACTIVE DIRECTORY SETTINGS network_ad_user=Administrator #network_ad_domain= #network_ad_ou=Computers/Clients/Blade - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 57
=90 #monitor_hsync=32.0-68.0 #monitor_vrefresh=56-71 ### monitor_resolution=[bestCommon or WidthxHeight list] ### bestCommon = use the highest resolution supported by all monitors on ### the system. ### If a single resolution is specified, e.g. "monitor_resolution=1024x768", ### it will be - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 58
### rgs_mode=[manual,enterprise,directory] #rgs_enterprise_servers= #rgs_enterprise_settings_on_system=true #rgs_directory_servers= ### Timeouts in medium,fast,veryfast] #mouse_acceleration=medium CLIENT AGGREGATION Synergy is the software client aggregation solution. ### synergy_mode=[disabled, - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 59
when the receiver is running in "Directory" or "Enterprise Service" modes. # Rgreceiver.MaxSenderListSize=5 ## The user will always be # Rgreceiver.ConnectionWarningColor=0x80b40000 ## Directory mode: path to directory file # Rgreceiver.Directory=directory.txt ## Change the Sender's resolution to - HP dc73 | HP Blade Workstation Client series - Embedded OS Version 9.xx - Page 60
Log.IsFileLoggerEnabled=1 # Rgreceiver.Log.IsConsoleLoggerEnabled=0 ## Logging levels: DEBUG, INFO, WARN, ERROR, FATAL # Rgreceiver.Log.Level=INFO ## Path to logging file: # Rgreceiver.Log.Filename=rg.log ## Maximum Log Filesize in bytes # Rgreceiver.Log.MaxFileSize=1024 ## Number of overflow backup
HP Blade Workstation Client series
Embedded OS Version 9.xx
Part number: 463720-002
Second edition: 3/2008