What are the types of zero clients and the alternatives?
Zero Client (TERA2 chip-based)
- Utilizes proprietary TERA2 chips for secure connections to a single designated host computer on a specific network
- Supports limited 4K displays (DP models only)
- Offers dual- and quad-display options
- Available with either copper or fiber network connections
- Uses the PCoIP protocol
- Can connect to the host computer via a one-time purchase Remote Workspace Card (host card) or HP’s Anyware software
Trusted Zero Client
- Latest generation of zero client
- Software-based instead of hardware-based
- Manufactured with an official “birth certificate” for authentication in a Zero Trust environment
- Uses PCoIP (or PCoIP Ultra) secure protocol via HP’s Anyware software
- Trust Center management console for endpoint management and verification of trusted status
- Ability to lock device out of network connection if authentication fails
- Compatible with Blast Extreme
Zero+ Client
- Features soldered-down internal components for heightened security
- Can be restricted to a single connection via a designated protocol
- Permitted to make additional connections, e.g., secure Stratodesk connection to a network and access to internal systems, browsers, etc.
- Offers a secure endpoint with flexibility to operate across various VDI environments
- Allows access to multiple networks/software programs as permitted by IT
Zero Client (TERA2 chip-based)
- Utilizes proprietary TERA2 chips for secure connections to a single designated host computer on a specific network
- Supports limited 4K displays (DP models only)
- Offers dual- and quad-display options
- Available with either copper or fiber network connections
- Uses the PCoIP protocol
- Can connect to the host computer via a one-time purchase Remote Workspace Card (host card) or HP’s Anyware software
Trusted Zero Client
- Latest generation of zero client
- Software-based instead of hardware-based
- Manufactured with an official “birth certificate” for authentication in a Zero Trust environment
- Uses PCoIP (or PCoIP Ultra) secure protocol via HP’s Anyware software
- Trust Center management console for endpoint management and verification of trusted status
- Ability to lock device out of network connection if authentication fails
- Compatible with Blast Extreme
Zero+ Client
- Features soldered-down internal components for heightened security
- Can be restricted to a single connection via a designated protocol
- Permitted to make additional connections, e.g., secure Stratodesk connection to a network and access to internal systems, browsers, etc.
- Offers a secure endpoint with flexibility to operate across various VDI environments
- Allows access to multiple networks/software programs as permitted by IT