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C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Dominion KX II Overview Dominion KX II is an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch that provides BIOS-level (and up) access, and control of up to 64 servers from anywhere in the world via Web browser. At the rack, Do...

2 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Virtual Media All Dominion KX II models support virtual media. The benefits of virtual media – mounting of remote drives/media on the target server to support software installation, and diagnostics – are now available in all of the Dominion KX II models. Each Dominion ...

C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 3 Product Photos Figure 2: Dominion KX2-116 Figure 3: Dominion KX2-432 Figure 4: Dominion KX II CIMs: D2CIM-VUSB (left); D2CIM-PWR (right)

4 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Product Features Hardware • Integrated KVM-over-IP remote access • 1U or 2U (KX2-464) rack-mountable; brackets included • Dual power supplies with failover; auto-switching power supply with power failure warning • 16, 32, or 64 (on KX2-464) server ports • Multiple user...

C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 5 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 ...

6 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE User Guide Overview The Dominion KX II User Guide provides the information to install, set up and configure, access target servers and power strips, use virtual media, manage users and security, and maintain and diagnose the Dominion KX II. This user guide is specific ...

C HAPTER 2: G ETTING S TARTED 7 Chapter 2: Getting Started Login Information • The default Dominion KX II login user name is admin and the default password is raritan . This user has administrative privileges. • Passwords are case sensitive and must be entered in the exact case combination in which ...

8 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Supported Operating Systems and CIMs (Target Servers) In addition to the new Dominion KX II D2CIMs, most Paragon® and Dominion KX I CIMs are supported. The following table displays the supported target server operating systems, CIMs, virtual media, and mouse modes: S U...

C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 9 Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration Overview This section provides a brief overview of the installation process. Each step is further detailed in the remaining sections of this chapter. T o i n s t a l l a n d c o n f i g u r e D o m i n i o n K X...

10 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Desktop Background For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, target servers running graphical user interfaces such as Windows, Linux, X-Windows, Solaris, and KDE require configuration. The desktop background need not be completely solid; but desktop back...

C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 11 Note: For target servers running Windows 2000 or XP, you may wish to create a user name that will be used only for remote connections through Dominion KX II. This will enable you to keep the target server’s slow mouse pointer motion/acceleration settin...

12 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Animation options: Animate controls and elements inside windows Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing Fade options: Fade or slide menus into view Fade or slide ToolTips into view Fade out menu items after clicking f. Click OK . g. Close the Control Panel. Lin...

C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 13 Note: If you change video resolution, you must logout of the target server and log back in for the video settings to take effect. Note for Red Hat 9 Target Servers If you are running Red Hat 9 on the target server using a USB CIM, and are experiencing ...

14 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE SUSE Linux 10.1 Settings Note: Do not attempt to synchronize the mouse at the SUSE login prompt. You must be connected to the target server to synchronize the mouse cursors. T o c o n f i g u r e t h e m o u s e s e t t i n g s : 1. Select Desktop > Control Center ...

C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 15 Sun Solaris Settings T o c o n f i g u r e t a r g e t s e r v e r s r u n n i n g S u n S o l a r i s : 1. Set the mouse acceleration value to exactly 1 and the threshold to exactly 1. This can be performed: − From the graphical user interface: Figure...

16 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Mouse Settings T o c o n f i g u r e t h e m o u s e s e t t i n g s ( S u n S o l a r i s 1 0 . 1 ) : 1. Select Launcher . Application Manager – Desktop Controls opens. 2. Select Mouse Style Manager . The Style Manager – Mouse dialog opens. 3. Set the Acceleration sl...

C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 17 IBM AIX 5.3 Settings Follow these steps in this section to configure target servers running IBM AIX 5.3. T o c o n f i g u r e t h e m o u s e : 1. Go to Launcher . 2. Select Style Manager . 3. Click Mouse . The Style Manager – Mouse dialog opens. 4. U...

18 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Step 2 (Optional): Configure Keyboard Language Note: This step is not required if you are using the US/International language keyboard. If you are using a non-US language, the keyboard has to be configured for the appropriate language. In addition, the keyboard langua...

C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 19 Step 4: Connect the Equipment Connect the Dominion KX II to the power supply, network, local PC, and target servers. The numbers in the diagram correspond to the sections describing the connection. Figure 7: Dominion KX II Connections 1. AC Power T o c...

20 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE 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...

C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 21 Step 5: Dominion KX II Initial Configuration The first time you power up the Dominion KX II unit, there is some initial configuration that you need to perform through the KX II Local Console: • Change the default password. • Assign the IP Address. • Na...

22 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Assigning an IP Address These procedures describe how to assign an IP Address using the Network Settings page. For complete information about all of the fields and the operation of this page, refer to Network Settings . 1. From the KX II Local Console, select Device S...

C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 23 Naming Target Servers T o n a m e t h e t a r g e t s e r v e r s : 1. Connect all of the target servers if you have not already done so (as described in Step 3: Connect the Equipment, Target Server Ports ). 2. Using the KX II Local Console, select Dev...

24 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Note to CC-SG Users If you are using Dominion KX II in a CC-SG configuration, perform the installation steps as outlined above, and when finished, consult the CommandCenter Secure Gateway User Guide, Administrator Guide , or Deployment Guide to proceed (all found on R...

C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 25 Remote Authentication Note to CC-SG Users When the Dominion KX II is controlled by CommandCenter Secure Gateway, CC-SG authenticates users and groups, except for local users (requiring local port access). When CC-SG is controlling the KX II, local port...

26 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Authentication vs. Authorization Authentication is the process of verifying that a user is who he says he is. Once a user is authenticated, the user’s group is used to determine his system and port permissions. The user’s assigned privileges determine what type of acc...

C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLATION AND C ONFIGURATION 27 Users, Groups, and Access Permissions Overview The Dominion KX II stores an internal list of all user and group names to determine access authorization and permissions. This information is stored internally in an encrypted format. There are several for...

C HAPTER 4: C ONNECTING TO THE D OMINION KX II 29 Chapter 4: Connecting to the Dominion KX II User Interfaces There are several user interfaces in the Dominion KX II providing you with easy access any time, anywhere. These include the KX II Local Console, the KX II Remote Console, and the Multi-Plat...

30 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Multi-Platform Client (MPC) − KX I and KX II Devices The Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) is a graphical interface that allows you to remotely access the target devices connected to Dominion units. MPC can be installed for standalone use or accessed through a Web b...

C HAPTER 4: C ONNECTING TO THE D OMINION KX II 31 Language Support The Dominion KX II provides keyboard support for the following languages: US English, UK English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, and German. Note: You can use the keyboard for Chinese, Japanese, an...

32 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Launching the KX II Important: Regardless of the browser used, you must allow pop-ups from the Dominion device’s IP address to launch the KX II Remote Console. Note: Depending on your browser and security settings, you may see various security and certificate warnings...

C HAPTER 4: C ONNECTING TO THE D OMINION KX II 33 KX II Console Layout Both the KX II Remote Console and the KX II Local Console interfaces provide an HTML (Web-like) interface for configuration and administration, as well as target server list and selection. The options are organized into various t...

34 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE The numbers in the following table correspond to the numbers in Figure 12. # T ITLE D ESCRIPTION 1 Time & Session Date, time, user name, current state, IP Address of client, and last login 2 Device Information Device name, IP Address, firmware version, and status ...

C HAPTER 4: C ONNECTING TO THE D OMINION KX II 35 KX II Console Menu Tree The following diagram represents all of the menu options available in both the KX II Remote and KX II Local Console interfaces. Variations between the KX II Local Console and the KX II Remote Console are identified. Figure 15:...

36 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Managing Favorites A Favorites feature is provided so you can organize and quickly access the devices you use frequently. The Favorite Devices section is located in the lower left side (sidebar) of the Port Access page and provides the ability to: • Create and manage ...

C HAPTER 4: C ONNECTING TO THE D OMINION KX II 37 Manage Favorites Menu The Manage Favorites menu provides these options: Favorites List, Discover Devices – Local Subnet, Discover Devices – KX Subnet, and Add New Device to Favorites. T o o p e n t h e M a n a g e F a v o r i t e s m e n u : Click th...

38 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Favorites List From the Favorites List page, you can add, edit, and delete devices from your list of Favorites. T o o p e n t h e F a v o r i t e s L i s t p a g e : Select Manage > Favorites List . The Favorites List page opens: Figure 18: Favorites List T o a d d...

C HAPTER 4: C ONNECTING TO THE D OMINION KX II 39 T o e d i t a F a v o r i t e : 1. From the Favorites List page, check the checkbox next to the appropriate Dominion KX II device. 2. Click the Edit button. The Edit page opens: Figure 19: Edit (Favorite Information) 3. Update the fields as necessary...

40 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Discover Devices – Local Subnet This option discovers the devices on your local subnet (that is, the subnet where the Dominion KX II Remote Console is running); access these devices directly from this page, or add them to your list of favorites. Figure 20: Discover De...

C HAPTER 4: C ONNECTING TO THE D OMINION KX II 41 Discover Devices – KX Subnet This option discovers the devices on the KX device subnet (that is, the subnet of the Dominion KX II device IP address itself); access these devices directly from this page, or add them to your list of favorites. This fea...

42 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Add New Favorite T o a d d a d e v i c e t o y o u r f a v o r i t e s l i s t : 1. Select Manage Favorites > Add New Device to Favorites . The Add New Favorite page opens: Figure 22: Add New Favorite 2. Type a meaningful Description . 3. Type the IP Address for th...

C HAPTER 5: A CCESSING T ARGET S ERVERS 43 Chapter 5: Accessing Target Servers Port Access Page After successfully logging into the Dominion KX II Remote Console, the Port Access page opens. This page lists all of the Dominion KX II ports, the connected target servers, and their status and availabil...

44 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE T o c h a n g e t h e d i s p l a y s o r t o r d e r : Click the column heading you want to sort on. The list of target servers is sorted by that column. Port Action Menu 1. When you click on a Port Name in the Port Access list, the Port Action menu is displayed. Ple...

C HAPTER 5: A CCESSING T ARGET S ERVERS 45 Connecting to a Target Server T o c o n n e c t t o a t a r g e t s e r v e r : 1. From the KX II Remote Console, click the Port Access tab to open it. The Port Access page opens. 2. Click the Port Name of the target you want to access. The Port Action Menu...

46 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Power Controlling a Target Server Note: These features are available only when you have made power associations. Refer to power control for more information. Power Cycle a Target Server T o p o w e r c y c l e a t a r g e t s e r v e r : 1. From the KX II Remote Conso...

C HAPTER 6: V IRTUAL KVM C LIENT 47 Chapter 6: Virtual KVM Client Whenever you access a target server using the KX II Remote Console, a Virtual KVM Client window is opened. There is one Virtual KVM Client for each target server connected to; these windows can be accessed via the Windows Taskbar. Vir...

48 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Options Menu Tree The following diagram represents all of the menu options available in the Virtual KVM Client. Figure 27: Virtual KVM Client Menu Tree Toolbar B UTTON D ESCRIPTION Properties Video settings Calibrate color Synchronize client and target server mouse cu...

C HAPTER 6: V IRTUAL KVM C LIENT 49 Mouse Pointer Synchronization When remotely viewing a target server that uses a mouse, you will see two mouse pointers: one belonging to your remote client workstation and the other belonging to the target server. When the mouse pointer lies within the Virtual KVM...

50 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Additional Notes for Intelligent Mouse Mode • Be sure that there are no icons or applications in the upper left section of the screen since that is where the synchronization routine takes place. • Do not use an animated mouse. • Disable active desktop on target server...

C HAPTER 6: V IRTUAL KVM C LIENT 51 Connection Menu Properties Dialog The Dominion KX II dynamic video compression algorithms maintain KVM console usability under varying bandwidth constraints. Dominion KX II units optimize KVM output not only for LAN use, but also for WAN and dialup use. These unit...

52 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE 3. Select the Color Depth from the drop-down list. Dominion KX II can dynamically adapt the color depth transmitted to remote users in order to maximize usability in all bandwidths. 15-bit RGB Color 8-bit RGB Color 4-bit Color 4-bit Gray 3-bit Gray 2-bit Gray Black an...

C HAPTER 6: V IRTUAL KVM C LIENT 53 Connection Info T o o b t a i n i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t y o u r V i r t u a l K V M C l i e n t c o n n e c t i o n : Select Connection > Connection Info . The Connection Info window opens: Figure 30: Connection Info The following information is display...

54 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Keyboard Menu Send Ctrl+Alt+Delete Due to its frequent use, a Ctrl+Alt+Delete macro has been pre-programmed into the Virtual KVM Client. This key sequence is sent to the target server to which you are currently connected. In contrast, if you were to physically press t...

C HAPTER 6: V IRTUAL KVM C LIENT 55 Figure 32: Add Keyboard Macro 3. Type a name in the Keyboard Macro Name field. This is the name that will display on the Virtual KVM Client menu bar after the macro is created. In this example , type Minimize All Windows . 4. In the Keys to Press drop-down list: a...

56 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE 7. Click OK from the Add Keyboard Macro window to save the macro. 8. Click Close from the Keyboard Macros window (Figure 31). The keyboard macro created is now listed as an option from Keyboard menu: Figure 34: New Macro in Keyboard Menu T o c a n c e l w i t h o u t ...

C HAPTER 6: V IRTUAL KVM C LIENT 57 Video Menu Video settings can be refreshed automatically in several ways: • The Refresh Screen option forces a refresh of the video screen • The Auto-sense Video Settings option automatically detects the target server’s video settings • The Calibrate Color option ...

58 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Video Settings Use the Video Settings option to manually adjust the video settings. Video Settings Opens Video Settings for manual adjustment of video parameters. T o c h a n g e t h e v i d e o s e t t i n g s : 1. Select Video > Video Settings . The Video Setting...

C HAPTER 6: V IRTUAL KVM C LIENT 59 − Color Contrast Settings: Controls the contrast adjustment. ƒ Contrast Red . Controls the red signal. ƒ Contrast Green . Controls the green signal. ƒ Contrast Blue . Controls the blue signal. − If the video image looks extremely blurry or unfocused, the settings ...

60 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Mouse Menu When controlling a target server, the KX II Remote Console displays two mouse cursors: one belonging to your client workstation and the other belonging to the target server. You can operate in either single mouse mode or dual mouse mode. When in dual mouse ...

C HAPTER 6: V IRTUAL KVM C LIENT 61 Standard This is the standard mouse synchronization algorithm using relative mouse positions. Standard mouse mode requires that acceleration is disabled and other mouse parameters are set correctly in order for the client and server mouse to stay synchronized. Sta...

62 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Tools Menu Options From the Tools menu, you can specify certain options for use with the Virtual KVM Client: synchronize mouse when in dual mouse mode, enable logging, keyboard type, and the exit target screen resolution mode hotkey. T o s e t t h e t o o l s o p t i ...

C HAPTER 6: V IRTUAL KVM C LIENT 63 View Menu View Toolbar You can use the Virtual KVM client with or without the toolbar display. T o t o g g l e t h e d i s p l a y o f t h e t o o l b a r ( o n a n d o f f ) : Select View > View Toolbar . Scaling Scaling your target window allows you to view t...

C HAPTER 7: V IRTUAL M EDIA 65 Chapter 7: Virtual Media Overview Virtual media extends KVM capabilities by enabling target servers to remotely access media from the client PC and network file servers. With this feature, media mounted on the client PC and network file servers is essentially mounted v...

66 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media The following conditions must be met in order to use virtual media: Dominion KX II • For users requiring access to virtual media, KX permissions must be set to allow access to the relevant ports, as well as virtual media access ( ...

C HAPTER 7: V IRTUAL M EDIA 67 Opening a KVM Session T o o p e n a K V M s e s s i o n : 1. Open the Port Access page from the Dominion KX II Remote Console. Figure 39: Open KVM Session 2. Connect to the target server from the Port Access page: a. Click the Port Name for the appropriate server. b. S...

68 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE 2. Select the drive from the Local Drive drop-down list. 3. If you want read and write capabilities, check the Read-Write option checkbox. This option is disabled for non-removable drives. Please refer to the conditions when read-write is not available for more inform...

C HAPTER 7: V IRTUAL M EDIA 69 3. For ISO images: a. Select the ISO Image option. Use this option when you want to access a disk image of a CD, DVD, or hard drive. ISO format is the only format supported. b. Click the Browse button. c. Navigate to the path containing the disk image you want to use a...

70 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE File Server Setup (File Server ISO Images Only) Note: This feature is only required when using virtual media to access file server ISO images. Use the Dominion KX II Remote Console File Server Setup page to designate the files server(s) and image paths that you want t...

C HAPTER 8: U SER M ANAGEMENT 71 Chapter 8: User Management The User Management menu is organized as follows: User List, Add New User, User Group List, Add New User Group, Change Password, and Authentication Settings. Figure 43: User Management Menu U SE : T O : User List Display an alphabetical lis...

72 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE User List The User List page displays a list of all users including their Username, Full Name, and User Group. The list can be sorted on any of the columns by clicking on the column name. From the User List page, you can also add, modify, or delete users. T o v i e w ...

C HAPTER 8: U SER M ANAGEMENT 73 Add New User It is a good idea to define user groups before creating Dominion KX II users, because when you add a user, you must assign that user to an existing user group. From the User page, you can add new users, modify user information, and reactivate users that ...

74 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Modify Existing User T o m o d i f y a n e x i s t i n g u s e r : 1. From the User page (Figure 45), change the appropriate fields. (Refer to Add New User for information about how to get access the User page.) 2. Click OK .

C HAPTER 8: U SER M ANAGEMENT 75 User Group List User groups are used with local and remote authentication (via RADIUS or LDAP). It is a good idea to define user groups before creating individual users, because when you add a user, you must assign that user to an existing user group. The User Group ...

76 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Add New User Group T o a d d a n e w u s e r g r o u p : 1. Open the Group page using one of these methods: • Select User Management > Add New User Group , or • Click the Add button from the User Group List page Figure 47: Group Page The Group page is organized int...

C HAPTER 8: U SER M ANAGEMENT 77 5. Set the IP ACL (optional). This feature limits access to the Dominion KX II device by specifying IP addresses; it applies only to users belonging to a specific group, unlike the IP Access Control list feature which applies to all access attempts to the device (and...

78 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Group-based IP ACL (Access Control List) Important: Please exercise caution when using group-based IP access control. It is possible to be locked out of your Dominion KX II if your IP Address is within a range that has been denied access. This feature limits access to...

C HAPTER 8: U SER M ANAGEMENT 79 T o d e l e t e a r u l e : 1. Specify the Rule # you want to delete. 2. Click Delete . 3. You are prompted to confirm the deletion. Click OK . Important: ACL rules are evaluated in the order in which they are listed. For instance, in the example shown here, if the t...

80 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Modify Existing User Group Note: All permissions are enabled (and cannot be changed) for the Admin group. T o m o d i f y a n e x i s t i n g u s e r g r o u p : 1. From the Group page, change the appropriate fields and set the appropriate permissions. Figure 50: Modi...

C HAPTER 8: U SER M ANAGEMENT 81 Set Permissions for Individual Group T o s e t p e r m i s s i o n s f o r a n i n d i v i d u a l u s e r g r o u p : 1. Locate the user from among the groups listed. Individual groups can be identified by the @ in the Group Name . 2. Click on the Group Name . The G...

82 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Change Password T o c h a n g e y o u r p a s s w o r d : 1. Select User Management > Change Password . The Change Password page opens: Figure 51: Change Password 2. Type your current password in the Old Password field. 3. Type a new password in the New Password fi...

C HAPTER 8: U SER M ANAGEMENT 83 Authentication Settings From the Authentication Settings page you can configure the type of authentication used for access to your Dominion KX II. Refer to Authentication vs. Authorization for more information about how authentication and authorization operate and di...

84 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE 2. Select the option for the authentication protocol you want to use ( Local Authentication , LDAP , or RADIUS ). Selecting the LDAP option enables the remaining LDAP fields; selecting the RADIUS option enables the remaining RADIUS fields. 3. If you selected Local Aut...

86 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE 8. DN of administrative User . Distinguished Name of administrative user; consult your authentication server administrator for the appropriate values to type into this field. An example DN of administrative User value might be: “cn=Administrator,cn=Users,dc=testradius...

C HAPTER 8: U SER M ANAGEMENT 87 Implementing RADIUS Remote Authentication Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) is an AAA (authentication, authorization, and accounting) protocol for network access applications. T o u s e t h e R A D I U S a u t h e n t i c a t i o n p r o t o c o l :...

88 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Returning User Group Information via RADIUS When a RADIUS authentication attempt succeeds, the Dominion KX II device determines the permissions for a given user based on the permissions of the user’s group. Your remote RADIUS server can provide these user group names ...

C HAPTER 9: D EVICE M ANAGEMENT 89 Chapter 9: Device Management The Device Settings menu is organized as follows: Network, Date/Time, Event Management (Settings and Destinations), Power Supply Setup, Port Configuration, and Local Port Settings (Dominion KX II Local Console only). Figure 55: Device S...

90 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Network Settings Use the Network Settings page to customize the network configuration (e.g., IP Address, discovery port, and LAN interface parameters) for your Dominion KX II unit. Important: Dominion KX II must be rebooted for new network settings to take effect. Bef...

92 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE ♦ If DHCP is used, enter the Preferred host name (DHCP only) . Up to 63 characters. Network Miscellaneous Settings Figure 58: Network Settings (Network Miscellaneous Settings) • Discovery Port . Dominion KX II discovery occurs over a single, configurable TCP Port. The...

C HAPTER 9: D EVICE M ANAGEMENT 93 • LAN Interface Speed & Duplex . Select from among the speed and duplex combinations available. Autodetect Default option 10 Mbps/Half 10 Mbps/Full 100 Mbps/Half 100 Mbps/Full 1000 Mbps/Full Gigabit − Half-duplex provides for communication in both directions, b...

94 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Date/Time Settings Use the Date/Time Settings page to specify the date and time for the Dominion KX II. There are two ways to do this: • Manually set the date and time, or • Synchronize with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) Server. T o s e t t h e d a t e a n d t i m e :...

C HAPTER 9: D EVICE M ANAGEMENT 95 Event Management The Dominion KX II Event Management feature provides a set of screens for enabling and disabling the distribution of system events to SNMP Managers, Syslog, and the audit log. These events are categorized, and for each event you can determine wheth...

96 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE 3. In the Name , Contact , and Location fields, type the SNMP Agent’s (this Dominion unit’s) name as it appears in the KX II Console interface, a contact name related to this unit, and where the Dominion unit is physically located, respectively. 4. Type the Agent Comm...

C HAPTER 9: D EVICE M ANAGEMENT 97 Event Management – Destinations System events, if enabled, can generate SNMP notification events (traps), or can be logged to Syslog or Audit Log. Use the Event Management - Destinations page to select which system events to track and where to send this information...

98 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE 2. Check the checkboxes for those Event line items you want to enable or disable, and where you want to send the information. Tip: Enable or disable entire Categories by checking or clearing the Category line checkboxes, respectively. 3. Click OK . T o c a n c e l w i...

C HAPTER 9: D EVICE M ANAGEMENT 99 SNMP Trap Configuration SNMP provides the ability to send traps, or notifications, to advise an administrator when one or more conditions have been met. The following table lists the Dominion KX II SNMP traps: T RAP N AME D ESCRIPTION cimConnected A CIM is plugged ...

100 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Power Supply Setup Page The Dominion KX II provides dual power supplies, and can automatically detect and provide notification regarding the status of these power supplies. Use the Power Supply Setup page to specify whether you are using one or both of the power supp...

C HAPTER 9: D EVICE M ANAGEMENT 101 Port Configuration Page The Port Configuration page displays a list of the Dominion KX II ports. Ports connected to target servers or power strips are displayed in blue and can be edited. For ports with no CIM connected or with a blank CIM name, a default port nam...

102 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Power Control The Dominion KX II provides remote power control of target servers. To utilize this feature, you must have a Raritan remote power strip and the D2CIM-PWR computer interface module (CIM). Once power assignments are made, remote power management of your t...

C HAPTER 9: D EVICE M ANAGEMENT 103 Name the Power Strip (Port Page for Power Strips) This Port page opens when you select a port from the Port Configuration page that is connected to a Raritan remote power strip. The Type and the Name fields are pre-populated; please note that the (CIM) Type cannot...

104 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Associate Target Servers to Outlets (Port Page) This Port page opens when you select a port from the Port Configuration page that is connected to a target server. From this page, you can make power associations, change the Port Name to something more descriptive, and...

C HAPTER 9: D EVICE M ANAGEMENT 105 T o c h a n g e t h e p o r t n a m e : 1. Type something descriptive in the Name field. For example, the name of the target server would be a likely candidate. The name can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters and can include special characters . 2. Click OK . T o...

106 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Certain BIOS do not support USB high-speed capabilities and the attempt to auto-negotiate does not work. If you are experiencing BIOS problems with the target server, check the Use Full Speed for Virtual Media CIM option. Note: For SUSE 9.2 target servers, please ena...

C HAPTER 10: S ECURITY S ETTINGS 107 Chapter 10: Security Settings The Security menu is organized as follows: Security Settings and IP Access Control. Figure 70: Security Menu U SE : T O : Security Settings Configure security settings for login limitations, strong passwords, user blocking, and encry...

108 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Security Settings From the Security Settings page, you can specify login limitations, user blocking, password rules, and encryption and share. Raritan SSL certificates are used for public and private key exchanges, and provide an additional level of security. Raritan...

C HAPTER 10: S ECURITY S ETTINGS 109 Login Limitations Using Login Limitations you can specify restrictions for single login, password aging, and the logging out of idle users. • Enable Single Login Limitation . When checked, only one login per username is allowed at any time. When cleared, a given ...

110 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE − Minimum length of strong password . Passwords must be at least 8 characters long. The default is 8, but it can be up to 63. − Maximum length of strong password . The default is 16, but can be up to 64 characters long. − Enforce at least one lower case character . W...

C HAPTER 10: S ECURITY S ETTINGS 111 Encryption & Share Using the Encryption & Share settings you can specify the type of encryption used, PC and VM share modes, and the type of reset performed when the Dominion KX II reset button is pressed. Figure 74: Security Settings (Encryption & Sh...

112 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE • PC Share Mode . Determines global concurrent remote KVM access, enabling up to eight remote users to simultaneously log on to one Dominion KX II and concurrently view and control the same target server through the device. Click on the drop-down list to select one o...

C HAPTER 10: S ECURITY S ETTINGS 113 IP Access Control Using IP Access Control, you can control access to your Dominion KX II unit. By setting a global Access Control List (ACL) you are by ensuring that your device does not respond to packets being sent from disallowed IP addresses. The IP Access Co...

C HAPTER 11: M AINTENANCE 115 Chapter 11: Maintenance The Maintenance menu includes these options: Audit Log, Device Information, Backup/Restore, CIM Firmware Upgrade, Firmware Upgrade, Factory Reset (Dominion KX II Local Console only), Upgrade Report, and Reboot. Figure 77: Maintenance Menu U SE : ...

116 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Audit Log A log is created of Dominion KX II system events. T o v i e w t h e a u d i t l o g f o r y o u r D o m i n i o n K X I I u n i t : Select Maintenance > Audit Log . The Audit Log page opens: Figure 78: Audit Log The Audit Log page displays events by date...

C HAPTER 11: M AINTENANCE 117 Device Information The Device Information page provides detailed information about your Dominion KX II device and the CIMs in use. This information is helpful should you need to contact Raritan Technical Support. T o v i e w i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t y o u r D o m...

118 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Backup and Restore From the Backup/Restore page, you can backup and restore the settings and configuration for your Dominion KX II. In addition to using backup and restore for business continuity purposes, you can use this feature as a time-saving mechanism. For inst...

C HAPTER 11: M AINTENANCE 119 T o r e s t o r e y o u r D o m i n i o n K X I I : WARNING: Please exercise caution when restoring your Dominion KX II to an earlier version. Usernames and password in place at the time of the backup will be restored. If you do not remember the old administrative usern...

120 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE CIM Upgrade Use this procedure to upgrade CIMs using the firmware versions stored in the memory of your Dominion KX II unit. In general, all CIMs are upgraded when you upgrade the device firmware using the Firmware Upgrade page. Use the CIM Upgrade page to upgrade ne...

C HAPTER 11: M AINTENANCE 121 Firmware Upgrade Use the Firmware Upgrade page to upgrade the firmware for your Dominion KX II unit and all attached CIMs. This page is available in the KX II Remote Console only. Important: Do not turn off your Dominion KX II unit or disconnect CIMs while the upgrade i...

122 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Figure 83: Firmware Upgrade Review Note: At this point, connected users are logged out, and new login attempts are blocked. 7. Click Upgrade . Please wait for the upgrade to complete. Status information and progress bars are displayed during the upgrade. Upon complet...

C HAPTER 11: M AINTENANCE 123 Upgrade Report Dominion KX II provides information about upgrades performed on the KX II unit and attached CIMS. T o v i e w t h e u p g r a d e r e p o r t : Select Maintenance > Upgrade Report . The Upgrade Report page opens: Figure 85: Upgrade Report Information i...

124 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Reboot The Reboot page provides a safe and controlled way to reboot your Dominion KX II unit; this is the recommended method for rebooting. Important: All KVM connections will be closed and all users will be logged off. T o r e b o o t y o u r D o m i n i o n K X I I...

C HAPTER 12: D IAGNOSTICS 125 Chapter 12: Diagnostics Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics pages are used for troubleshooting and are intended primarily for the administrator of the KX II device. All of the Diagnostics pages (except KX Diagnostics) run standard networking commands; the information displ...

126 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Network Interface Page The Dominion KX II provides information about the status of your network interface. T o v i e w i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t y o u r n e t w o r k i n t e r f a c e : Select Diagnostics > Network Interface . The Network Interface page ope...

C HAPTER 12: D IAGNOSTICS 127 Network Statistics Page The Dominion KX II provides statistics about your network interface. T o v i e w s t a t i s t i c s a b o u t y o u r n e t w o r k i n t e r f a c e : 1. Select Diagnostics > Network Statistics . The Network Statistics page opens. 2. Select ...

128 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Figure 92: Network Statistics (route) 3. Click the Refresh button. The relevant information is displayed in the Result field.

C HAPTER 12: D IAGNOSTICS 129 Ping Host Page Ping is a network tool used to test whether a particular host or IP Address is reachable across an IP network. Using the Ping Host page, you can determine if a target server or another Dominion KX II unit is accessible. T o p i n g t h e h o s t : 1. Sele...

130 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Trace Route to Host Page Trace route is a network tool used to determine the route taken all the way to the provided hostname or IP Address. T o t r a c e t h e r o u t e t o t h e h o s t : 1. Select Diagnostics > Trace Route to Host . The Trace Route to Host pag...

C HAPTER 12: D IAGNOSTICS 131 KX Diagnostics Note: This page is for use by Raritan Field Engineers or when you are directed by Raritan Technical Support. KX Diagnostics downloads the diagnostics information from Dominion KX II to the client machine. Three operations can be performed on this page: • ...

C HAPTER 13: KX II L OCAL C ONSOLE 133 Chapter 13: KX II Local Console KX II Local Console Dominion KX II provides at-the-rack access and administration via its local port, which features a browser-based graphical user interface for quick, convenient switching between servers. The Dominion KX II Loc...

134 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Mouse: Attach either a standard PS/2 mouse to the Mini-DIN6 (female) mouse port or a standard USB mouse to one of the USB Type A (female) ports. Reset Button At the back of the Dominion KX II unit, there is a Reset button. It is recessed to prevent accidental presses...

C HAPTER 13: KX II L OCAL C ONSOLE 135 Starting the KX II Local Console Simultaneous Users The Dominion KX II Local Console provides an independent access path to the connected target servers. Using the Local Console does not prevent other users from simultaneously connecting over the network. And e...

136 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Accessing Target Servers Server Display After you login to the KX II Local Console, the Port Access page opens. This page lists all of the Dominion KX II ports, the connected target servers, and their status and availability. Figure 101: Local Console Port Access The...

C HAPTER 13: KX II L OCAL C ONSOLE 137 Hotkeys Because the Dominion KX II Local Console interface is completely replaced by the interface for the target server you are accessing, a hotkey is utilized so you can switch between these interfaces. The Local Port hotkey allows you to rapidly access the K...

138 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Local Port Administration The Dominion KX II can be managed by either the KX II Local Console or the KX II Remote Console. Please note that the KX II Local Console also provides access to these administrative functions: • Local Port Settings • Factory Reset Note: Onl...

140 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Factory Reset (KX II Local Console Only) Note: This feature is available only on the Dominion KX II Local Console. The Dominion KX II offers several types of reset modes from the Local Console user interface. Note: It is recommended that you save the audit log prior ...

C HAPTER 14: CC U NMANAGE 141 Chapter 14: CC Unmanage Overview When a Dominion KX II device is under CommandCenter Secure Gateway control and you attempt to access the device directly using the Dominion KX II Remote Console, the following message is displayed (after entry of a valid username and pas...

142 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE T o r e m o v e t h e d e v i c e f r o m C C - S G m a n a g e m e n t ( t o u s e C C U n m a n a g e ) : 1. Click the Yes button. You are prompted to confirm the action: Figure 106: Confirm CC Unmanage 2. Click the Really Unmanage button. A message is displayed co...

A PPENDIX A: S PECIFICATIONS 143 Appendix A: Specifications Environmental Requirements O PERATING Temperature 0 ℃ - 40 ℃ (32 ℉ - 104 ℉ ) Humidity 20% - 85% RH Altitude N/A Vibration 5-55-5 HZ, 0.38mm, 1 minutes per cycle; 30 minutes for each axis (X, Y, Z) Shock N/A N ON -O PERATING Temperature 0 ℃ ...

144 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Electrical Specifications P ARAMETER V ALUE Input Nominal Frequencies 50/60 Hz Nominal Voltage Range 100/240 VAC Maximum Current AC RMS 0.6A max. AC Operating Range 100 to 240 VAC (+-10%), 47 to 63 Hz Output +5 VDC, +12VDC N/A -5 VDC, -12VDC N/A Maximum DC Power Outp...

A PPENDIX A: S PECIFICATIONS 145 TCP and UDP Ports Used • HTTP, Port 80 – All requests received by Dominion KX II via HTTP (port 80) are automatically forwarded to HTTPS for complete security. Dominion KX II responds to Port 80 for user convenience, relieving users from having to explicitly type “ht...

146 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Target Server Connection Distance and Video Resolution The maximum supported distance is a function of many factors including the type/quality of Cat 5 cable, server type and manufacturer, video driver and monitor, environmental conditions, and user expectations. The...

A PPENDIX B: U PDATING THE LDAP S CHEMA 147 Appendix B: Updating the LDAP Schema Note: The procedures in this chapter should be attempted only by experienced users. Returning User Group Information Use the information in this chapter to return User Group information (and assist with authorization) o...

148 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Figure 108: Create New Attribute 4. Type rciusergroup in the Common Name field. 5. Type rciusergroup in the LDAP Display Name field. 6. Type 1.3.6.1.4.1.13742.50 in the Unique x5000 Object ID field. 7. Click on the Syntax drop-down arrow and select Case Insensitive S...

A PPENDIX B: U PDATING THE LDAP S CHEMA 149 Updating the Schema Cache 1. Right-click Active Directory Schema in the left pane of the window and select Reload the Schema from the shortcut menu. 2. Minimize the Active Directory Schema MMC console. Editing RCI User Group Attributes for User Members To ...

150 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE 6. Click on the Select a property to view drop-down arrow and select rciusergroup from the list. Figure 111: User Properties 7. In the Attribute Values panel of the window, type the user name you would like returned to RRC in the Edit Attribute field. Figure 112: Edi...

A PPENDIX C: I NFORMATIONAL N OTES 151 Appendix C: Informational Notes Overview This chapter includes important notes on Dominion KX II usage. Future updates will be documented and available online through the Help – User Guide link in the KX II Remote Console interface. Non-US Keyboards French Keyb...

152 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Tilde Symbol From the Virtual KVM Client and the Multi-Platform Client, the key combination of Alt Gr + 2 does not produce the tilde (~) symbol when using a French keyboard. T o o b t a i n t h e t i l d e s y m b o l : Create a macro consisting of the following comm...

A PPENDIX C: I NFORMATIONAL N OTES 153 As a result, the Virtual KVM Client and the Multi-Platform Client (MPC) are unable to process these keys from a Mac client’s keyboard. Mouse Pointer Synchronization (Fedora) When connected in dual mouse mode to a target server running Fedora, the target and loc...

154 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE CIMs Windows 3-Button Mouse on Linux Targets When using a 3-button mouse on a Windows client connecting to a Linux target, the left mouse button may get mapped to the center button of the Windows client 3-button mouse. Virtual Media Dell OptiPlex and Dimension Comput...

A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 155 Appendix D: FAQs General Questions Q UESTION A NSWER What is Dominion KX II? Dominion KX II is a second generation digital KVM (Keyboard, Video Mouse) switch that enables IT administrators to access and control 16, 32, or 64* servers over the network with BIOS-level functional...

A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 157 Remote Access Q UESTION A NSWER How many users can remotely access servers on each Dominion KX II? Dominion KX II models offer remote connections for up to eight users per channel for simultaneous access and control of a unique target server. For one-channel devices like the D...

158 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Q UESTION A NSWER Do you have a non-Windows client? Yes. Both the Virtual KVM Client and the Multi-Platform Client (MPC), allow non-Windows users to connect to target servers through the Dominion KX I and KX II switches. MPC can be run via Web browsers and standalone...

A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 159 Universal Virtual Media Q UESTION A NSWER What Dominion KX II models support virtual media? All Dominion KX II models support virtual media. It is available standalone and through CommandCenter Secure Gateway, a centralized management appliance. What types of virtual media doe...

160 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Ethernet and IP Networking Q UESTION A NSWER Does the Dominion KX II offer dual gigabit Ethernet ports to provide redundant fail-over, or load balancing? Yes. Dominion KX II features dual gigabit Ethernet ports to provide redundant failover capabilities. Should the p...

A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 163 Servers Q UESTION A NSWER Does 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), Domin...

164 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Installation Q UESTION A NSWER Besides the unit itself, what do I need to order from Raritan to install Dominion KX II? Each server that connects to Dominion KX II requires a Dominion or Paragon Computer Interface Module (CIM), an adapter that connects directly to th...

A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 169 Scalability Q UESTION A NSWER How do I connect multiple Dominion KX II devices together into one solution? Multiple Dominion KX II units do not need to be physically connected together. Instead, each Dominion KX II unit connects to the network, and they automatically work toge...

A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 171 Security Q UESTION A NSWER What kind of encryption does Dominion KX II use? Dominion KX II uses industry-standard (and extremely secure) 128-bit RC4 or AES encryption, both in its SSL communications as well as its own data stream. Literally no data is transmitted between remot...

172 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Manageability Q UESTION A NSWER Can Dominion KX II be remotely managed and configured via Web browser? Yes. Dominion KX II can be completely configured remotely via Web browser. Note that this does require that the workstation have an appropriate Java Runtime Environ...

A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 173 Miscellaneous Q UESTION A NSWER What is Dominion KX II’s default IP address? 192.168.0.192 What is Dominion KX II’s default username and password? The KX II’s default username and password are admin / raritan [all lower case]. However, for the highest level of security, the KX...

174 D OMINION KX II U SER G UIDE Troubleshooting Q UESTION A NSWER I am logged into the Dominion KX II using Firefox, and I opened another Firefox browser. I am automatically logged into the same Dominion KX II with the second Firefox browser. Is this right? Yes, this is correct behavior and is the ...