Raritan Computer DKX2-0E-E User Manual

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Step 4: Connect the Equipment 
 
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2. Network Ports 
Dominion 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 Dominion 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. 
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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 Dominion KX II Ethernet failover 
capabilities: 
ƒ  Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port labeled 
LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router. 
ƒ  Enable Automatic Failover on the Network Configuration screen 
(refer to Network Settings, LAN Interface Settings (see "LAN 
Interface Settings" on page 125) fo
r more information). 
Use both network ports only if you want to use one as a failover port. 
 
3. Local Access Port (local PC) 
For convenient access to target servers while at the rack, use the 
Dominion KX II Local Access port. While the local port is required for 
installation and setup, it is optional for subsequent use. The local port 
provides the KX II Local Console graphical user interface for 
administration and target server access. 
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To connect the local port: 
Attach a multi-sync VGA monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the 
respective Local User ports (using either a PS/2 or USB keyboard and 
mouse).