Raritan Engineering KX2-864 User Manual
Appendix D: FAQs
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Servers
Does the Dominion KX II depend on a Windows server to operate?
Absolutely not. Because users depend on the KVM infrastructure to
always be available in any scenario whatsoever (as they will likely need
to use the KVM infrastructure to fix problems), the Dominion KX II is
designed to be completely independent from any external server. For
example, should the data center come under attack from a malicious
Windows worm or virus, administrators will need to use the KVM solution
to resolve the situation. Therefore, it is imperative that the KVM solution,
in turn, must not rely on these same Windows servers (or any server, for
that matter) to be operational in order for the KVM solution to function.
always be available in any scenario whatsoever (as they will likely need
to use the KVM infrastructure to fix problems), the Dominion KX II is
designed to be completely independent from any external server. For
example, should the data center come under attack from a malicious
Windows worm or virus, administrators will need to use the KVM solution
to resolve the situation. Therefore, it is imperative that the KVM solution,
in turn, must not rely on these same Windows servers (or any server, for
that matter) to be operational in order for the KVM solution to function.
To this end, the Dominion KX II is completely independent. Even if a user
chooses to configure the Dominion KX II to authenticate against an
Active Directory server - if that Active Directory server becomes
unavailable, the Dominion KX II's own authentication will be activated
and fully functional.
chooses to configure the Dominion KX II to authenticate against an
Active Directory server - if that Active Directory server becomes
unavailable, the Dominion KX II's own authentication will be activated
and fully functional.
Do I need to install a web server such as Microsoft Internet
Information Services (IIS) in order to use the Dominion KX II's web
browser capability?
Information Services (IIS) in order to use the Dominion KX II's web
browser capability?
No. The Dominion KX II is a completely self-sufficient device. After
assigning an IP address to the Dominion KX II, it's ready to use since it
comes with web browser and authentication capabilities completely
built-in.
assigning an IP address to the Dominion KX II, it's ready to use since it
comes with web browser and authentication capabilities completely
built-in.
What software do I have to install in order to access the Dominion
KX II from a particular workstation?
KX II from a particular workstation?
None. The Dominion KX II can be accessed completely via a web
browser. However, there is an optional installed client provided on
Raritan's website (www.raritan.com), which is required for modem
connections. A Java-based client is now available for non-Windows
users.
browser. However, there is an optional installed client provided on
Raritan's website (www.raritan.com), which is required for modem
connections. A Java-based client is now available for non-Windows
users.
What should I do to prepare a server for connection to the
Dominion KX II?
Dominion KX II?
Simply set the mouse parameters in order to provide users with the best
mouse synchronization during remote connections, as well as turning off
the power management features that effect screen display. However, if
the new D2CIM-VUSB adapter is used (supporting Absolute Mouse
Synchronization™), then manually setting the mouse parameters isn't
necessary.
mouse synchronization during remote connections, as well as turning off
the power management features that effect screen display. However, if
the new D2CIM-VUSB adapter is used (supporting Absolute Mouse
Synchronization™), then manually setting the mouse parameters isn't
necessary.