Cisco Systems CVXC6215SK9 manual Overview, Firmware Supported Virtual Desktop Application Releases

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Preface

Overview

The Cisco Virtualization Client 6215 (Cisco VXC 6215) delivers superior voice and video collaboration capabilities in desktop virtualization. It unifies voice, video, and virtual desktop in one device.

The Cisco VXC 6215 provides workers with secure, real-time access to business applications and content without compromising the collaborative user experience. Cisco VXC 6215 supports the following capabilities:

•Combines virtual desktops with voice and video capabilities

•Supports processing capabilities that use network and data center CPU resources efficiently

•Supports high-quality, scalable voice and video, delivering an optimal user experience

The Cisco VXC 6215 provides support for the following hosted virtual desktop protocols:

•Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA)

•PC over IP (PCoIP) (in base virtual desktop infrastructure [VDI] mode only)

•Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) (in base VDI mode only)

By default, the firmware installed on the Cisco VXC 6215 client is Base VDI Firmware. The Base VDI firmware supports desktop virtualization capabilities, but does not provide the additional voice and video functionality required for Unified Communications. To support Unified Communications, you must purchase and install the Voice and Video Firmware Add-on. For more information, see the Deployment Guide for Voice and Video Firmware for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215.

The following table describes the virtual desktop protocol releases that support Base VDI Firmware only and those that support Base VDI Firmware with the Voice and Video Firmware Add-on.

Firmware	Supported Virtual Desktop Application Releases

Base VDI Firmware only	• Citrix ICA Agent 12 with browser plug-in
	• Citrix XenDesktop 4.0, 5.0, and 5.5
	• VMware View Agent 4.6, which supports PCoIP or RDP 7
	connections to VMware View Connection Server 4.6 and 5.0

Base VDI Firmware with Voice	• Citrix ICA Agent 12 with browser plug-in
and Video Firmware Add-on	• Citrix XenDesktop 4.0, 5.0, and 5.5 (Release 4.0 and 5.0 require

	the latestVDA 5.5 plugin)

Administration Guide for Cisco Virtualization Experience Client 6215 Firmware Release 8.6

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Contents Americas Headquarters Page N T E N T S Central Configuration Using File Server A-1 Using TightVNC Viewer to Shadow or Monitor a Thin Client B-1 Page Firmware Supported Virtual Desktop Application Releases OverviewChapter Description AudienceOrganization Related DocumentationDocument Conventions Page INI Files Cisco VXC ManagerCiscoConfig AutologinCisco VXC 6215 Add-Ons Sshopt High-Level Administration StepsProcedure Optional Voice and Video Firmware Add-onCisco VXC 6215 Deployment with a Cisco Virtual Office Router Common Guidelines for XenDesktop 4.0, 5.0, Recognizing USB Devices with Citrix XenDesktopRecognizing USB Cameras with Citrix XenDesktop Guidelines for HDX Plug-n-Play with XenDesktop 5.0 Guidelines for HDX Plug-n-Play with XenDesktopGuidelines for HDX RealTime Webcam for XenDesktop 5.0 Monitor Resolution ConfigurationPage Cisco VXC Manager Configuration Quick Reference Configuring the Dhcp Server for Device Discovery Client Discovery Using Cisco VXC ManagerDhcp Window Select Predefined Options and Values Option Type Server IP Dhcp Scope Options Cisco VXC Manager Server Dhcp Scope Options Cisco VXC Manager Server Port INI File Examples Create a wlx.ini File for Client ConfigurationExample XenDesktop INI Configuration Example Required Folder Structure with Cisco VXC Manager Create a Cisco VXC Manager Package for the wlx.ini FileOS=SLX Configuring Default Device Configuration Preferences Schedule Device Updates Using Default Device ConfigurationProcedure for Existing Default Device Configuration Procedure for First-Time Default Device ConfigurationSchedule Device Updates Using the Drag-and-Drop Method Optional Voice and Video Firmware Add-On Register a Package to Enable a Cisco Add-OnChoose the desired release version from the list Update the Cisco VXC 6215 Base VDI FirmwareConfigure Multimedia Redirection with a Proxy Server Version Number= ProxyConfig Additional INI file examples Time settingsPage Logging Desktop BasicsUsing Your Desktop Desktop Keyboard Shortcuts Connecting to a MonitorPress Viewing System Information Shutting Down, Restarting, and SuspendingSystem Information dialog box Page Accessing Applications with the Application Browser Viewing the Connection Manager Performing DiagnosticsDiagnostic Log Viewer Viewing Diagnostic LogsExport Logs to Remote Server Dialog Box Configuring the Cisco VXC Manager AgentConfiguring Display Settings Configuring Volume Control SettingsOpening a Firefox Web Browser Session Display Preferences Dialog Box Taking ScreenshotsHow INI Files Are Employed Central Configuration Using File ServerHow to Set Up Central Configuration Using a File Server Figure A-1 Direct the Thin Client to the ServerOption Description Using DhcpRebooting Page Using TightVNC Viewer to Shadow or Monitor a Thin Client Figure B-1 New TightVNC Connection Dialog Box INI Configuration Example for Enabling VNC