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Fujitsu Zero Client

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: February 19, 2017

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Zero client.

We have just received a demo version of the new Fujitsu's Zero Client. Pretty cool device, which is build into a 22′ wide TFT screen, and which does not require any CPU, storage and there are no moving parts either. There is no operating system, applications or local data backup. LAN and power cable, that's all you need to connect your users with the Zero Client to your VDI infrastructure. There is a keyboard, mouse, VGA display, and audio output — along with other USB peripherals you connect to a virtualized Microsoft Windows desktop operating system running on a server in the data center.

There are also versions with smaller TFT screen (19′) and also Power over Ethernet version which would need to integrate into an environment with compatible POE switches. It's plug-and-play device. The connection to Desktop Virtual Machine (DVM), either in the cloud or on an own-network hosted infrastructure.

Fujitsu partners with Pano Logic and their Pano Manager as a connection broker.  When ordering your Zero Client, you buy not only the hadware device but also a license connection to your VDI infrastructure.

What is Pano Manager?

Pano Manager is the central component of the Pano System architecture and handles the following:

  • Discovers and controls Pano Devices on the network
  • Controls the virtual infrastructure and makes sure
    desktop virtual machines are available
  • Connects users to their assigned virtual desktops
  • Monitors status of user sessions and takes
    corrective action when necessary

Pano Manager is continually discovering and controlling Pano Devices to ensure users can always access their virtual desktops. Once a Pano Device is discovered on the network, Pano Manager tells the Pano Device to display a login screen.  When users enter their Windows credentials, Pano Manager authenticates them and connects them to their assigned virtual machine.  If the user's virtual desktop happens to be powered off, Pano Manager can automatically start it and connect the user once the it is ready.

Pano manager can optionally integrate with vCenter Server and and it can work with VMware View Manager if needed – more information is available in the Solution Brief on Using VMware View with the Pano System.

You can use the ESXi 4 free version if you're dealing with just a few clients if you want to keep the costs down. The Pano Manager gets the job done, because it acts as a connection broker by replacing the VMware view connection server.

There are 3 basic connection supported by the Pano Manager:

  • Pooled Desktops collections are groups of identically configured desktop virtual machines.  When users log in they are automatically assigned to the next DVM free in the pool.  This collection type works well for uses like call centers where users don't or can't customize their DVMs.
  • Permanently Assigned Desktops collections maintain a persistent user-DVM link and users always as assigned to the same DVM, much like with a physical PC, allowing them to customize the desktop and applications, and are usually used with knowledge workers where they replace a permanently assigned PC. This collection type has two caveats: they can open the door to malware and image corruptions and they make recovery from problems more complicated than with a Pooled Collection.
  • Existing Desktops collections contain unique DVM configurations that individual users might already have been using before they were transition to virtual desktops. By gathering these unique DVMs in their own collection, Pano Manager can help you manage and monitor them more easily.

Pano Manager is a pre-configured virtual appliance running linux Cent OS. The Pano manager's configuration can be done through the CLI or through Web interface of your Internet browser.

You still have to do all the work to configure your

See all the PDF documentation about Pano Logic and it's integration with VMware on PanoLogic's website here.

  • Existing Desktops collections contain unique DVM configurations that individual users might already have been using before they were transition to virtual desktops. By gathering these unique DVMs in their own collection, Pano Manager can help you manage and monitor them more easily.
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    | Filed Under: Desktop Virtualization Tagged With: Fujitsu Zero Client, small VDI, VDI, VMware View

    About Vladan SEGET

    This website is maintained by Vladan SEGET. Vladan is as an Independent consultant, professional blogger, vExpert x16, Veeam Vanguard x9, VCAP-DCA/DCD, ESX Virtualization site has started as a simple bookmarking site, but quickly found a large following of readers and subscribers.

    Connect on: Facebook. Feel free to network via Twitter @vladan.

    Comments

    1. PiroNet says

      May 6, 2010 at 6:47 am

      I really like the idea behind PanoLogic. I think they’ve got it all!
      How many of your customers are willing to go to the ‘zero client’ path?

      • Vladan SEGET says

        May 6, 2010 at 8:25 am

        Hi Didier,

        We’re having a company event (today and tomorrow). It’s quite a success with the Zero client, many clients are interested. I’ll report from the event in one of my future posts.

        Thanks
        Vladan

    2. Khawar Nehal says

      July 14, 2010 at 2:13 am

      Looks like a useful product.
      LTSP in a Box.

      Khawar

      • Vladan SEGET says

        July 14, 2010 at 7:41 am

        Great for energy economy… It consumes only 27 Watts.

        Cheers
        Vladan

        • Jahangir says

          August 11, 2010 at 9:23 am

          Hi,
          I’m working on Zero CLient technology now a days and some of my clients need clarification about the WAN placement of Zero client and how much minimum bandwith is required to connect to the server as per Zero client . I want to know the bandwidth or data transfer rate per communication line. If we are having 10 ZC on remote side and having our own VPN then how much bandwidth is required as per ZC? Also if you assume that we are having 2MB link then can i connect 10 ZC to Data center or how much ZC’s i can connect to the Datacenter over 2MB dedicated link which might be having 200 KB or plus dedicated speed over WAN connectivity?

          Please elaborate in more detail or send me link of any white paper or configuration or data sheets provided by PANO logic or Fujitsu…

          Please help..

          Regards,
          Jahangir
          Executive Engineer,
          SIEMENS Pakistan.

          • Vladan SEGET says

            August 12, 2010 at 1:28 am

            Jahangir,

            unfortunately I do not have any new informations since the launch. Contact Fujitsu directly for help. We just tested the DEMO unit.

            Thanks
            Vladan

    3. welcome says

      March 19, 2019 at 4:50 pm

      Good day

      I need assistance, I recently bought 5 thin clients and I would like to know how can I set them up into production, since their menu is not accessible but only the power button is responding.

      Best regards,
      Welcome

      • Vladan SEGET says

        March 20, 2019 at 7:02 am

        Fujitsu do not suport those clients any longer.

        • Welcome says

          April 4, 2019 at 1:37 pm

          Hi Vladan,

          Could you please send me the link to download trial versions of pano manager and pano direct services. I just want a thirty day trial, then I can then consider to purchase a full version. I heard you when you said this model is no longer supported but can you please give me the one that was used before it got obsolete.

          Please send it to [email protected].

          Best regards

          • Vladan SEGET says

            April 4, 2019 at 3:02 pm

            I think the product no longer exists. Please check with the editor.

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