Raritan Computer DKX2-V2.3.5-0N-E User Manual

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Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 
 
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C. Network Port 
The KX II provides two Ethernet ports for failover purposes (not for 
load-balancing). By default, only LAN1 is active and the automatic 
failover is disabled. When enabled, if the KX II internal network interface 
or the network switch to which it is connected becomes unavailable, 
LAN2 will be enabled using the same IP address. 
Note: Because a failover port is not activated until after a failover has 
actually occurred, Raritan recommends that you either not monitor the 
failover port or monitor it only after a failover occurs. 
 
To connect the network: 
1.  Connect a standard Ethernet cable (included) from the network port 
labeled LAN1 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router. 
2.  To make use of the optional KX II Ethernet failover capabilities: 
  Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port labeled 
LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router. 
  Enable Automatic Failover on the Network Configuration page. 
Note: Use both network ports only if you want to use one as a failover 
port. 
 
D. Local Access Port (Local Video Display, Keyboard and Mouse) 
For convenient access to target servers while at the rack, use the KX II 
Local Access port. While the Local Access port is required for installation 
and setup, it is optional for subsequent use. The Local Access port also 
provides a graphical user interface from the KX II Local Console for 
administration and target server access. 
The KX2-832 and KX2-864 also provide you with an Extended Local 
port, labeled EXT LOCAL on the back of the device, for access to target 
servers while at the rack. The Extended Local port is not required for the 
initial installation and setup. It is configured from the Local Console and 
Remote Console. 
 
To connect the local port: 
 
Attach a multi-sync VGA monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the 
respective Local User ports using a USB keyboard and mouse. The 
physical connections for the Local User and Extended Local ports 
can be found on the back panel of the KX II. 
Connection 
Description 
Monitor 
Attach a standard multi-sync VGA 
monitor to the HD15 (female) video