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Dominion

KX II - Frequently Asked Questions

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How far can my servers be

from Dominion KX II?

In general servers can be up to 150 feet (45 m) away from Dominion

KX II depending on the type of server. (See user manual printed or on

Web site). For the new D2CIM-VUSB CIM that supports virtual media

and Absolute Mouse Synchronization, a 100 foot range is

recommended.

Some operating systems lock

up when I disconnect a

keyboard or mouse during

operation. What prevents

servers connected to

Dominion KX II from locking

up when I switch away from

them?

Each Dominion computer interface module (DCIM) dongle acts as a

virtual keyboard and mouse to the server to which it is connected. This

technology is called KME (keyboard/mouse emulation). Raritan’s KME

technology is data center grade, battle-tested and far more reliable

than that found in lower-end KVM switches: it incorporates more than

15 years of experience and has been deployed to millions of servers

worldwide.

Are there any agents that

must be installed on servers

connected to Dominion KX

II?

Servers connected to Dominion KX II do not require any software

agents to be installed, because Dominion KX II connects directly via

hardware to servers’ keyboard, video and mouse ports.

How many servers can be

connected to each Dominion

KX II unit?

Dominion KX II models range from 16 or 32 server ports in a 1U

chassis to 64 server ports in a 2U chassis. This is the industry’s

highest digital KVM switch port density.

What happens if I disconnect

a server from Dominion KX II

and reconnect it to another

Dominion KX II unit, or

connect it to a different port

on the same Dominion KX II

unit?

Dominion KX II will automatically update the server port names when

servers are moved from port to port. Furthermore, this automatic

update does not just affect the local access port, but propagates to all

remote clients and the optional CommandCenter

Secure Gateway

management appliance.

How do I connect a serially

controlled (RS-232) device to

Dominion KX II, such as a

Cisco router/switch or a

headless Sun server?

If there are only a few serially-controlled devices, they may be

connected to a Dominion KX II using Raritan’s serial adapter, AUATC,

or the new P2CIM-SER serial converter.

However, if there are four or more serially-controlled devices, we

recommend the use of Raritan’s Dominion SX line of secure console

servers. For multiple serial devices, Dominion SX offers more serial

functionality at a better price point than Dominion KX II. This SX is

easy to use, configure and manage, and can be completely integrated

with a Dominion Series deployment. In particular, many UNIX and

networking administrators appreciate the ability to directly SSH to a

Dominion SX unit.

Local Port

Can I access my servers

directly from the rack?

Yes. At the rack, Dominion KX II functions just like a traditional KVM

switch – allowing control of up to 64 servers using a single keyboard,

monitor and mouse.

When I am using the local

port, do I prevent other users

from accessing servers

remotely?

No. The Dominion KX II local port has a completely independent

access path to the servers. This means a user can access servers

locally at the rack – without compromising the number of users that

access the rack remotely at the same time.

Can I use a USB keyboard or

mouse at the local port?

Yes. Dominion KX II offers both PS/2

and USB keyboard and mouse

ports on the local port. Note that the USB ports are USB v1.1, and

support keyboards and mice only – not USB devices such as scanners

or printers.

Is there an On-Screen

Display (OSD) for local, at-

the-rack access?

Yes, but Dominion KX II’s at-the-rack access goes way beyond

conventional OSD’s. Featuring the industry’s first browser-based

interface for at-the-rack access, KX II’s local port uses the same

interface for local and remote access. Moreover, most administrative

functions are available at-the-rack.

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