Introduction to the Axel Thin Client
6 AX3000 Models 80 and 85 - User's Manual
This chapter introduces the main features of the Axel thin client.
1.1 - ULTRA THIN CLIENT TECHNOLOGY
The main benefits of "Ultra Thin Client" technology are:
No Operating System
The innovative Ultra Thin Client technology from Axel uses ALL the hardware resources for specific
thin-client functions and not simply to host an operating system. These functions are:
• Screen refresh/resolution performance
• High robustness and availability
• No memory fragmentation
• Totally virus proof
• Instant boot
No Embedded Applications
Embedded applications in a thin client are a source of problems, consider the following:
• Application of regular security upgrades and patches
• Support and tracking of successive versions of applications
• After an upgrade more memory may be required to run new version
• Integrity of functionality: ie two ‘identical’ thin clients may behave very differently depending
on installed applications and their versions.
No Local Management
By not having an operating system the set-up is massively simplified.
• No file system or registry,
• No management of user accounts,
• New parameter settings are effective immediately (i.e. no need for reboot),
• No backup or restore file issues (in the event of reversing a failed software upgrade).
Despite its advanced technology the Axel thin client is managed like a traditional terminal. The set-
up is designed to be equally accessible from the thin client or remotely over the network (by telnet
or VNC).
1.2 - MAIN FUNCTIONS
1.2.1 - Network
The Axel thin client supports the following network functions:
- DHCP: obtaining an IP address and other parameters
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