Raritan Computer DKX2-V2.3.5-0N-E User Manual
Appendix D: FAQs
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Power Control
Does the KX II have a dual power option?
All of the KX II models come equipped with dual AC inputs and power
supplies with automatic fail-over. Should one of the power inputs or
power supplies fail, then the KX II will automatically switch to the other.
supplies with automatic fail-over. Should one of the power inputs or
power supplies fail, then the KX II will automatically switch to the other.
Does the power supply used by the KX II automatically detect
voltage settings?
voltage settings?
Yes. The KX II's power supply can be used in AC voltage ranges from
100-240 volts, at 50-60 Hz.
100-240 volts, at 50-60 Hz.
If a power supply or input fails, will I be notified?
The KX II front panel LED will notify the user of a power failure. An
entry will also be sent to the Audit Log and displayed on the KX II
Remote Client User Interface. If configured by the administrator, then
SNMP or Syslog events will be generated.
entry will also be sent to the Audit Log and displayed on the KX II
Remote Client User Interface. If configured by the administrator, then
SNMP or Syslog events will be generated.
What type of power control capabilities does the KX II offer?
Raritan's Remote Power Control power strips can be connected to the
KX II to provide power control of the KVM target servers. After a simple
one-time configuration step, just right click the server name to power on,
off, or recycle a hung server. Note that a hard reboot provides the
physical equivalent of unplugging the server from the AC power line, and
reinserting the plug.
KX II to provide power control of the KVM target servers. After a simple
one-time configuration step, just right click the server name to power on,
off, or recycle a hung server. Note that a hard reboot provides the
physical equivalent of unplugging the server from the AC power line, and
reinserting the plug.
How many PDUs can be connected to a KX II?
Up to eight PDUs can be connected to a KX II device.
How do I connect the PDU to the KX II?
The D2CIM-PWR is used to connect the power strip to the KX II. The
D2CIM-PWR must be purchased separately; it does not come with the
PDU.
D2CIM-PWR must be purchased separately; it does not come with the
PDU.
Does the KX II support servers with multiple power supplies? What
if each power supply is connected to a different rack PDU (power
strip)?
if each power supply is connected to a different rack PDU (power
strip)?
Yes. The KX II can be easily configured to support multiple power
supplies connected to multiple power strips. Up to eight (8) power strips
can be connected to the KX II device. Four power supplies can be
connected per target server to multiple power strips.
supplies connected to multiple power strips. Up to eight (8) power strips
can be connected to the KX II device. Four power supplies can be
connected per target server to multiple power strips.
Does the KX II display statistics and measurements from the PDU?
Yes. PDU-level power statistics, including power, current and voltage,
are retrieved from the PDU and displayed to the user.
are retrieved from the PDU and displayed to the user.