Raritan Computer DKX116 User Manual
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Dominion KX Overview
Dominion KX is an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM switch that provides BIOS-level access
and control of 64 servers from anywhere in the world via Web browser. At the rack, Dominion
KX provides BIOS-level control of up to 64 servers and other IT devices from a single keyboard,
monitor, and mouse. Dominion KX’s integrated remote access capabilities provide the same
BIOS-level control of your servers, from anywhere in the world, via Web browser.
and control of 64 servers from anywhere in the world via Web browser. At the rack, Dominion
KX provides BIOS-level control of up to 64 servers and other IT devices from a single keyboard,
monitor, and mouse. Dominion KX’s integrated remote access capabilities provide the same
BIOS-level control of your servers, from anywhere in the world, via Web browser.
Dominion KX is easily installed using standard UTP (Cat 5/5e/6) cabling. Its advanced features
include 128-bit encryption, remote power control, dual Ethernet, LDAP, RADIUS, Active
Directory, and syslog integration, and Web management. These features enable you to deliver
higher uptime, better productivity, and bulletproof security – at any time from anywhere.
include 128-bit encryption, remote power control, dual Ethernet, LDAP, RADIUS, Active
Directory, and syslog integration, and Web management. These features enable you to deliver
higher uptime, better productivity, and bulletproof security – at any time from anywhere.
For larger data centers and enterprises, multiple Dominion KX units (along with Dominion SX
units for remote serial console access and Dominion KSX for remote/branch office management)
can be integrated into a single logical solution via Raritan’s CommandCenter Secure Gateway
(CC-SG) management appliance.
units for remote serial console access and Dominion KSX for remote/branch office management)
can be integrated into a single logical solution via Raritan’s CommandCenter Secure Gateway
(CC-SG) management appliance.
With release 1.4, Raritan introduces two new KX models: KX132 and KX464. The new
Dominion KX132 offers an economical alternative with the same KX reliability, and the KX464
is the market’s first 64-port digital KVM switch. It also offers a dual power option for added
reliability. In addition, release 1.4 offers users intelligent mouse synchronization and SNMP
management.
Dominion KX132 offers an economical alternative with the same KX reliability, and the KX464
is the market’s first 64-port digital KVM switch. It also offers a dual power option for added
reliability. In addition, release 1.4 offers users intelligent mouse synchronization and SNMP
management.
Figure 1 Dominion KX Configuration
UTP (Cat5/5e/6) Server Cabling
Computer Interface Module
External Modem
(optional)
(optional)
Modem
Access
Remote Network
Access
Local Rack
Access
LAN
PSTN
Dominion KX
WinXP
Win2000
Linux/UNIX
Novell
Sun Solaris
Etc.