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Dominion KX II (KX2-832 and KX2-864)
User Guide
Release 2.1.8
Copyright © 2009 Raritan, Inc.
DKX2-v2.1.8-0J-E
April 2009
255-62-4023-00
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This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without express prior written consent of Raritan, Inc. © Copyright 2009 Raritan, Inc., CommandCenter®, Dominion®, Paragon® and the Raritan company logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Raritan, Inc. All rights reserved. Java® is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Internet Exp
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Dominion KX II Help.......................................................................................................................1 Related Documentation.......................................................................................................1 What's New in the Help..................................................................................................................2 Dominion KX II Overview...............................
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Contents Video Properties ................................................................................................................63 Mouse Options...................................................................................................................67 VKC Virtual Media .............................................................................................................72 Tool Options ................................................................................
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Contents Changing a Password................................................................................................................119 Chapter 7 Device Management 120 Network Settings........................................................................................................................120 Network Basic Settings....................................................................................................121 LAN Interface Settings...........................
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Contents Upgrading CIMs.........................................................................................................................196 Upgrading Firmware ..................................................................................................................197 Upgrade History.........................................................................................................................199 Rebooting.............................................................
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Contents Dominion KX II Local Console Interface....................................................................................222 Security and Authentication .......................................................................................................222 Available Resolutions.................................................................................................................223 Port Access Page (Local Console Server Display) .....................................
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Contents Setting the Registry to Permit Write Operations to the Schema ...............................................255 Creating a New Attribute............................................................................................................255 Adding Attributes to the Class ...................................................................................................256 Updating the Schema Cache..............................................................................
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Contents Appendix D FAQs 275 General Questions.....................................................................................................................276 Remote Access..........................................................................................................................278 Universal Virtual Media..............................................................................................................280 USB Profiles....................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction In This Chapter Dominion KX II Help ..................................................................................1 What's New in the Help .............................................................................2 Dominion KX II Overview...........................................................................3 Virtual Media..............................................................................................5 Product Photos .......................
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Chapter 1: Introduction What's New in the Help The following information has been added based on enhancements and changes to the equipment and/or user documentation. • Information on the new Extended Local port feature on the KX2-832 and KX2-864 has been added to the help. • Information on features specific to the KX2-832 and KX2-864 has been updated in the Help as needed. • Specifications specific to the KX2-832 and KX2-864 have been added to the Help. Please see the release notes
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Chapter 1: Introduction Dominion KX II Overview The Dominion KX II is an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch that provides BIOS-level (and up) access and control of servers from anywhere in the world via a web browser. Up to 64 servers can be controlled with a standard Dominion KX II. With the Dominion KX II 8-user model, up to 32 servers can be controlled with the KX2-832 and up to 64 servers can be controlled with the KX2-864. The Dominion KX II s
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Chapter 1: Introduction 4
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Chapter 1: Introduction Diagram key Cat5 cable Remote virtual media USB drive(s) Computer Interface Power strip Module (CIM) Dominion KX II Local access Note: KX2-832 and KX2-864 also use an Extended Local port. Remote KVM and serial IP LAN/WAN devices Modem PSTN Remote (network) access Virtual Media All Dominion KX II models support virtual media. The benefits of virtual media - mounting of remote drives/media on the target server to support softw
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Chapter 1: Introduction Product Photos Dominion KX II KX2-832 6
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Chapter 1: Introduction KX2-864 7
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Chapter 1: Introduction Product Features Hardware • Integrated KVM-over-IP remote access • 1U or 2U rack-mountable (brackets included) • Dual power supplies with failover; autoswitching power supply with power failure warning • 8, 16, 32, or 64 (on KX2-464) server ports • 32 (KX2-832) or 64 (KX2-864) server ports • Up to 8 video channels, depending on the device model, that allows up to 8 users to connect to the Dominion KX II at once • Multiple user capacity (1/2/4/8 remote users;
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Chapter 1: Introduction Software • Virtual media with D2CIM-VUSB and D2CIM-DVUSB CIMs • Absolute Mouse Synchronization with D2CIM-VUSB CIM and D2CIM-DVUSB CIMs • Plug-and-Play • Web-based access and management • Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) • 128-bit encryption of complete KVM signal, including video and virtual media • LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, or internal authentication and authorization • DHCP or fixed IP addressing • SNMP and Syslog management • IPv4 and IP
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Chapter 1: Introduction Diagram Key TCP/IP IPv4 and/or IPv6 KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) UTP Cable (Cat5/5e/6) Dominion KX II Local Access Console Local User - an optional user console (consisting of a keyboard, mouse, and multi-sync VGA monitor) attached directly to the Dominion KX II to control KVM target servers (directly at the rack, not through the network). An Extended Local Port is also provided on the DKX2-832 and DKX2-864 models. Remote PC Networked computer
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Chapter 1: Introduction Package Contents Each Dominion KX II ships as a fully-configured stand-alone product in a standard 1U (2U for DKX2-864) 19" rackmount chassis. Each Dominion KX II device ships with the following contents: Amount Item included 1 Dominion KX II device 1 Dominion KX II Quick Setup Guide 1 Rackmount kit 1 AC power cords 1 Cat5 network cable 1 Cat5 network crossover cable 1 Set of 4 rubber feet (for desktop use) 1 Application note 1 Warranty card 11
