About eLux RP
eLux®RP is a hardware-independent operating system designed for cloud-computing environments. It can be run by common PCs, mobile devices, Hybrid Clients, cloud devices – any endpoints with x86 architecture. eLux is based on Linux and provides a write-protected file system which makes it secure against computer viruses and other malware.
This guide supports the system administrator in setup, maintenance and operation of devices and PCs running eLux RP, hereafter referred to as eLux devices. The documentation refers to the current version eLux RP 6.x. Documentation for earlier versions can be found as archived PDF on our download page PDF downloads.
This guide assumes knowledge of
- installation, maintenance and operation of computer networks and peripherals
- operating system skills of the server machines in use
eLux RP 6 devices can be centrally managed through the Scout Enterprise Management Suite version 15.x. For further information, see Compatibility client platform and Scout Enterprise Management Suite in our Releases Whitepaper.
The management protocol for communication between Scout Server and eLux devices offers end-to-end encryption via TLS 1.2. TLS-encrypted communication is done via port 22125.
For support periods and the compatibility matrix, see the Whitepaper Releases, Lifecycles and Compatibility.

