Raritan Computer DKX2-0E-E User Manual

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Terminology 
 
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Terminology 
This manual uses the following terminology for the components of a 
typical Dominion KX II configuration: 
 
Figure 5: Terminology and Topology 
 
Remote PC 
(client) 
Networked computers used to access and control target 
servers connected to the Dominion KX II. Refer to 
Supported Operating Systems (Clients) (on page 10) for a 
list of the Operating Systems supported by Dominion KX 
II remotely. 
Local Access 
Console 
(client) 
An optional user console (consisting of a keyboard, 
mouse, and multi-sync VGA monitor) attached directly to 
Dominion KX II to control target servers locally (directly 
at the rack, not through the network). 
CIMs 
(Computer Interface 
Modules) 
Dongles that connect to each target server and Raritan 
power strip. Available for all of the supported Operating 
Systems. Refer to Supported CIMs for information about 
the CIMs supported by Dominion KX II. 
Target Servers 
Servers with video cards and user interfaces (e.g., 
Windows, Linux, Solaris, etc.) accessed remotely via 
Dominion KX II. Refer to Supported Operating Systems 
and CIMs (Target Servers) for a list of the supported 
Operating Systems and CIMs. 
Power Strips 
Raritan power strips accessed remotely via the Dominion 
KX II.