Page 4 - Important Information; Login; The default Dominion KX login user name is; admin; and the password is; administrative privileges.; raritan; must be entered entirely in lowercase letters.; Default IP Address
Important Information Login • The default Dominion KX login user name is admin and the password is raritan . This user has administrative privileges. • Passwords are case sensitive and must be entered in the exact case combination in which they were created. • The default password raritan must be en...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1 Dominion KX Overview ..............................................................................................................1 Product Photos.............................................
Page 7 - Table of Figures
Table of Figures Figure 1 Dominion KX Configuration............................................................................................................ 1 Figure 2 Dominion KX Front and Rear Panels ............................................................................................. 2...
Page 9 - Chapter 1: Introduction; Dominion KX Overview
C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Dominion KX Overview Dominion KX is an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM switch that provides BIOS-level access and control of 32 servers from anywhere in the world via Web browser. At the rack, Dominion KX provides BIOS-level control of up to ...
Page 10 - Product Photos
2 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Product Photos Figure 2 Dominion KX Front and Rear Panels Figure 3 Dominion KX Computer Interface Module (CIM)
Page 11 - Product Features; Hardware
C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 3 Product Features Hardware • 1U rack-mountable (brackets included) • 16 or 32 server ports • Multiple User Capacity • UTP (Cat5/5e/6) Server Cabling • Dual failover 10/100 LAN • Modem-ready via external Modem Port • FLASH upgradeable • Auto-switching power supply • Local U...
Page 12 - Terminology; Target Servers; Package Contents
4 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Terminology This manual uses of the following terms for components of a typical Dominion KX configuration. Please refer to the diagram below for clarification, if needed. Figure 4 Terminology and Topology Target Servers Servers with graphical video cards and user interfa...
Page 13 - Chapter 2: Installation; Configuring Target Servers; target; Server Video Resolution; completely; Windows XP / Windows 2003 Settings; On target servers running Microsoft Windows XP, disable the
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 5 Chapter 2: Installation Configuring Target Servers Before installing Dominion KX, you must configure any target servers to be accessed via Dominion KX, to ensure optimum performance. Note that the following configuration requirements apply only to target servers , not to ...
Page 14 - Windows 2000 / ME Settings; In many Linux graphical environments, the command <; Sun Solaris Settings; xset mouse a t
6 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Windows 2000 / ME Settings On target servers running Microsoft Windows 2000/ME, set the mouse pointer acceleration to None and the mouse motion speed exactly to the middle speed setting. These parameters are found in Control Panel → Mouse . Disable transition effects in ...
Page 15 - to change the output resolution. Issue the “; boot; ” command to reboot the server.; Apple Macintosh Settings; Remote KVM Console Control, Single Mouse Mode; Configuring Network Firewall Settings; Network Configuration; Optional
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 7 All target servers must be configured to one of the display resolutions supported by Dominion KX, as listed in the beginning of this chapter. The most popular supported resolutions for Sun machines are: 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@70Hz 1024x768@75Hz 1024x768@85Hz 1152x900@66Hz...
Page 16 - Physical Connections; Appendix A: Specifications; for a list of certified
8 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Physical Connections 5 4 1 2 3 Figure 6 Back Panel of Dominion KX 1. AC Power Line Attach the included AC power cord to Dominion KX and plug into an AC Power Outlet. 2. Modem Port (optional) Dominion KX features a dedicated modem port for remote access even when the LAN/...
Page 17 - Initial Configuration; Assign an IP Address
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 9 Initial Configuration Assign an IP Address 1. Power ON Dominion KX via the power switch on the back of the unit. 2. Wait approximately 30 seconds as Dominion KX boots. 3. After it boots, a login prompt will appear on the monitor attached to Dominion KX’s Local Access Cons...
Page 18 - Note to CommandCenter Users; Note; Initial Configuration.; key to load and launch the web access; Connection; RRC Navigator, Creating New Profiles
10 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Note to CommandCenter Users If you are using Dominion KX in a CommandCenter configuration, perform the installation steps as outlined above. After completing these steps, consult the CommandCenter user guide to proceed with your installation. The rest of this user guide...
Page 19 - Establish a Connection; ) to connect to your Dominion KX unit. Use the RRC Navigator, on; Mouse Pointer Synchronization
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 11 Establish a Connection When you double-click on your Dominion KX icon, its login screen appears. Log on with your username and password (default: admin/raritan ) to connect to your Dominion KX unit. Use the RRC Navigator, on the left side of the RRC window, to select and...
Page 21 - Invoking RRC via Web Browser; Security Settings; Download Signed ActiveX controls; Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins; should be set to either “Enable” or “Prompt”
C HAPTER 3: R ARITAN R EMOTE C LIENT 13 13 Chapter 3: Raritan Remote Client (RRC) Invoking RRC via Web Browser Dominion KX features Web Browser access capabilities, providing a connection from any Windows-based Remote PC running Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0+, Mozilla 1.1+, and Netscape 7+. Securi...
Page 23 - Optional: Installing RRC Software; in Windows Explorer and choose; Auto Play; RRC Window Layout
C HAPTER 3: R ARITAN R EMOTE C LIENT 15 15 Optional: Installing RRC Software Note: This step is optional. Dominion KX can be accessed from a Remote PC either by installing RRC software, or by launching RRC via web browser (see previous section). Accessing Dominion KX via web browser does not require...
Page 24 - RRC Navigator
16 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL RRC Navigator The RRC Navigator provides a tree view of every known Raritan KVM Over IP device so you can access all Raritan networked appliances for which a connection profile exists. All Raritan devices automatically identified on the network are displayed. Note: Auto...
Page 25 - Available for connection; Creating New Profiles; If your Raritan device is configured to use a custom TCP port (see
C HAPTER 3: R ARITAN R EMOTE C LIENT 17 17 For each server port entry, RRC navigator displays the following icons: Connected (green) Available for connection Unavailable (no device connected, or access is blocked) Unavailable (in use by another [PC Share mode off]) Navigator Options Certain RRC Navi...
Page 27 - tab; System-Level Security Parameters; Establishing a New Connection; Closing a Remote Connection
C HAPTER 3: R ARITAN R EMOTE C LIENT 19 19 c. Security tab Figure 16 Security tab If you have configured your Dominion KX unit to use a private security key (see Chapter 4: Administrative Functions, System-Level Security Parameters ), enter it here in order to be authorized to initiate a connection ...
Page 28 - RRC Toolbar and Shortcuts; Connection New Profile
20 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL RRC Toolbar and Shortcuts The RRC Toolbar provides one-click access to the most frequently-used commands. Figure 17 RRC Toolbar B UTTON B UTTON N AME H OTKEY F UNCTION New Profile <Ctrl+Alt+C> Creates a new Navigator entry for a Raritan device; same results as sel...
Page 29 - RRC Status Bar
C HAPTER 3: R ARITAN R EMOTE C LIENT 21 21 RRC Status Bar The RRC Status Bar displays session information about your connection to your Dominion KX. Figure 18 RRC Status Bar Components • Video Sensing Status / Path Indicator : indicates the occurrence of video sensing, during connections to target K...
Page 30 - Remote KVM Console Control; Chapter 4; KVM console as if you were physically located next to the server.; Single; mode icon in the RRC Toolbar.
22 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Remote KVM Console Control Once you establish a connection with a Dominion KX unit, that unit’s icon in the RRC Navigator expands to display all ports enabled for remote access. Figure 19 Navigation Tree To establish a remote KVM console connection, double-click on the ...
Page 31 - Synchronize Mouse; Full Screen Mode
C HAPTER 3: R ARITAN R EMOTE C LIENT 23 23 For better alignment of mouse pointers, click on the Synchronize Mouse shortcut on the RRC Toolbar, or simultaneously press the keys < Ctrl+Alt+S >. This forces the realignment of the mouse pointers. If you have carefully followed Chapter 2: Installat...
Page 32 - Keyboard Macros; Building a Keyboard Macro; In this example
24 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Keyboard Macros Dominion KX’s Keyboard Macro feature ensures that keystroke combinations intended for the target server are sent to, and interpreted only by, the target server. Otherwise, they might be interpreted by the computer on which RRC is running. Ctrl+Alt+Delete...
Page 34 - Running a Keyboard Macro; Menu Bar Activation; When you create a macro, it appears under the; Keyboard; name of your keyboard macro.
26 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Running a Keyboard Macro Once you have created a keyboard macro, execute it from the RRC Menu Bar, or by using the hotkey (keyboard) combination if you assigned one while creating the macro. Menu Bar Activation When you create a macro, it appears under the Keyboard menu...
Page 35 - Connection and Video Properties; Connection Properties; When Color Depth is set to
C HAPTER 3: R ARITAN R EMOTE C LIENT 27 27 Connection and Video Properties Dominion KX’s dynamic video compression algorithms maintain KVM console usability under varying bandwidth constraints. Dominion KX is unique in that it optimizes its KVM output for not only LAN utilization, but also via the W...
Page 36 - Video Settings
28 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL − Smoothing : The video Smoothing level you set instructs Dominion KX to what degree color gradation shifts are relevant for transmission. Video pixels that stray from the majority color are assigned approximated color values to reduce bandwidth used and video noise tra...
Page 37 - Color Calibration
C HAPTER 3: R ARITAN R EMOTE C LIENT 29 29 − Color Settings: Gain control can be thought of as contrast adjustment. Offset control can be thought of as brightness adjustment. Red Gain: Controls the amplification of the red signal. Red Offset: Controls the bias of the red signal. Green Gain: Controls...
Page 38 - Select Administrative Functions via RRC; Firmware Upgrade
30 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Select Administrative Functions via RRC Although Dominion KX provides a remote interface to administrative functions through Dominion KX Manager, RRC provides an interface to frequently-used administrative functions directly from the RRC interface. When logged into a Do...
Page 39 - Chapter 4: Administrative Functions; Launching Dominion KX Manager; Launch a web browser and access the URL; with Administrative privileges.
C HAPTER 4: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 31 Chapter 4: Administrative Functions Launching Dominion KX Manager After you assign an IP Address to your Dominion KX unit, all administrative functions can be performed remotely via Web browser using Dominion KX Manager. Log on to a workstation with network ...
Page 40 - Dominion KX Manager Interface
32 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Dominion KX Manager Interface Dominion KX Manager provides an interface for performing configuration and administrative functions. Many of the commands available on the menu bar can be accessed by right-clicking on objects in the server and user lists on the left side o...
Page 41 - Reset Settings to Default
C HAPTER 4: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 33 − Set System ACL : Click on this button to set a global-level access control list for Dominion KX, enhancing security by ensuring that Dominion KX does not respond to packets being sent from disallowed IP addresses. The Access Control List window appears. Fi...
Page 43 - Keyboard and Mouse
C HAPTER 4: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 35 PC Share Mode: Target servers can be accessed by more than one user (administrator or non-administrator) at a time. Control is based on first active keyboard/mouse input, so multiple remote users attempting keyboard input or mouse movement at exactly the sam...
Page 44 - Overview; User information; Mandatory User Groups
36 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Users, Groups, and Access Permissions Overview Dominion KX keeps an internal list of user and group names to determine access authorization and permissions. This information is stored internally in a hashed / encrypted format. Note to CommandCenter Users If you plan to ...
Page 45 - Create or Edit User Groups and Access Permissions; field - Displays all users assigned to this group.
C HAPTER 4: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 37 Create or Edit User Groups and Access Permissions Define User Groups before creating individual Users. When creating a user, you must assign that user to an existing user group. In addition, User Groups are used even if you implement remote authentication (v...
Page 46 - Delete User Groups
38 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL − [ Set ACL ] – Click this button to to limit access to Dominion KX by users in this group to specific IP addresses. (This feature applies only to users belonging to a specific group, unlike the “Set System ACL” functionality found in the Dominion KX Network Configurati...
Page 47 - OK; Delete Users; Remote Authentication; Introduction; Remote Authentication Implementation; Priority; If Username is not found in Dominion KX internal database:; Request is forwarded to external
C HAPTER 4: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 39 5. Click [ OK ] to save User properties or [ Cancel ] to close the window without saving. Delete Users To delete an existing user, select the user that you wish to delete, right-click on the user icon, and select Delete User. Remote Authentication Introducti...
Page 48 - Authentication vs. Authorization; Implementing LDAP Remote Authentication; LDAP
40 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Authentication vs. Authorization When your Dominion KX unit is configured for remote authentication, the external authentication server is used primarily for the purposes of authentication, not authorization. Authorization is determined by Dominion KX on the basis of us...
Page 49 - General Settings for Remote Authentication
C HAPTER 4: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 41 General Settings for Remote Authentication 1. On the Setup menu, click Security , and then click Remote Authentication to configure Dominion KX for remote authentication. The Remote Authentication window appears: Figure 39 Remote Authentication Window 2. Sel...
Page 50 - Implementing RADIUS Remote Authentication; Internet Authentication Server
42 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Implementing RADIUS Remote Authentication Microsoft Active Directory can be used as source information for RADIUS authentication by installing the Windows server component Internet Authentication Server . If you choose RADIUS authentication protocol, complete the RADUIS...
Page 51 - CLASS; Setup; to view the Dominion KX Event Log. The Dominion KX Status window; Export; ] and browse for a location to save the displayed; Copy Log; ] to copy the display to your clipboard.
C HAPTER 4: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 43 Dominion KX sends the following RADIUS attributes to the RADIUS server with each accounting request: A TTRIBUTE D ATA SESSION-TYPE Either START (1) for log in or STOP (2) for log out. SESSION-ID A string containing a unique session name. The name is in the f...
Page 52 - Forced User Logoff; Performance Settings
44 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Forced User Logoff To manually log off a user, select that user in the user tree. Right-click on the user icon and select Logoff User. Figure 41 Logoff User Menu, accessed by Right-clicking on User icon Reboot Dominion KX On the Setup menu, click Reboot Device to reboot...
Page 53 - Time and Date; the; internal clock with an external time server using SNTP.
C HAPTER 4: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 45 Time and Date Use this window to set Dominion KX’s internal clock that timestamps all logged events. 1. On the Setup menu, click Configuration , and then click Time/Date . The Time and Date window appears. Figure 43 Time and Date Window On the top-left, you ...
Page 55 - Chapter 5: Local Console Port Access; Local Port Functionality; Monitor; Attach; Simultaneous Users
C HAPTER 5: L OCAL C ONSOLE P ORT A CCESS 47 47 Chapter 5: Local Console Port Access Local Port Functionality When you are located at the server rack, Dominion KX provides standard KVM switch functionality via its Local Console Ports, which features an On-Screen Display (OSD) for quick, convenient s...
Page 56 - Selecting Servers; Accessing the OSD; Type a valid username and password,; Server Display Options; Access a Server
48 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Selecting Servers Accessing the OSD To select a server for controlling at the Local Console Port, access the OSD: • If you are presently logged out of the Local Console Port: Type a valid username and password, and the OSD appears. • If a server is presently already sel...
Page 57 - Local Port Administration; Dominion KX should ideally be managed via Dominion KX Manager (see; Rename Servers; Option
C HAPTER 5: L OCAL C ONSOLE P ORT A CCESS 49 49 Local Port Administration Dominion KX should ideally be managed via Dominion KX Manager (see Chapter 4: Administrative Functions , Launching Dominion KX Manager ). However, the Dominion KX Local Console Port provides access to select administrative fun...
Page 58 - Change Network Settings; Help Menu; Hardware / Firmware Information
50 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Change Network Settings 1. Log on to Dominion KX as a user with administrative privileges, and press < F5 > to activate the Administrative Menu . 2. Select Option 3, Network Settings . The Network Settings menu appears. Figure 49 Network Settings Menu 3. Use the &...
Page 59 - Digital KVM Switches; Remote Connection; Dedicated Modem Port (DB9M) for External Serial Modem; Dominion KX Manager (Remote Administration Applet)
A PPENDIX A: S PECIFICATIONS 51 51 Appendix A: Specifications Digital KVM Switches P ART N UMBER P RODUCT W EIGHT P RODUCT D IMENSIONS (W X D X H) S HIPPING W EIGHT S HIPPING D IMENSIONS (W X D X H) DKX116 8.65lb 3.92kg 17.3” x 11.4” x 1.75” 439.41mm x 289.56mm x 44.44mm 14.55 lbs 6.59kg 22” x 16.6”...
Page 60 - TCP Ports Used; Dominion KX (Raritan KVM Over IP) Protocol, Configurable Port 5000 –; LDAP on Configurable Ports 386 and 636 (optional); KVM Input
52 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL TCP Ports Used • HTTP, Port 80 (optional) – All requests received by Dominion KX via HTTP (port 80) are automatically forwarded to HTTPS for complete security. Dominion KX responds to Port 80 for user convenience, relieving users from having to explicitly type “Https://...
Page 61 - Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions; General Questions; Remote Access; User, viewing two unique servers simultaneously
A PPENDIX B: F REQUENTLY A SKED Q UESTIONS 53 Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions General Questions Q UESTION A NSWER What is Dominion KX? Dominion KX is a digital KVM (keyboard / video / mouse) switch that enables IT administrators to access and control 16 or 32 servers over the network with BIO...
Page 63 - Ethernet Networking; Idle Windows Desktop
A PPENDIX B: F REQUENTLY A SKED Q UESTIONS 55 Ethernet Networking Q UESTION A NSWER How much bandwidth does Dominion KX require? Dominion KX offers integrated IP-Reach™ technology – the very best video compression available. Raritan has received numerous technical awards confirming its high video qu...
Page 65 - Servers
A PPENDIX B: F REQUENTLY A SKED Q UESTIONS 57 Servers Q UESTION A NSWER Does Dominion KX depend on a Windows server to operate? Absolutely not. Because you depend on your KVM infrastructure to always be available in any scenario whatsoever (as you will likely need to use your KVM infrastructure to f...
Page 66 - Installation; Servers can be up to 50 feet (15 meters) away from Dominion KX.
58 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Installation Q UESTION A NSWER Besides the unit itself, what do I need to order from Raritan to install Dominion KX? For each server that you wish to connect to Dominion KX, you will require a computer interface module (CIM), a very small dongle that connects directly t...
Page 67 - Local Port
A PPENDIX B: F REQUENTLY A SKED Q UESTIONS 59 Local Port Q UESTION A NSWER Can I access my servers directly from the rack? Yes, at the rack Dominion KX functions just like a traditional KVM switch – allowing you to control up to 32 servers using a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor. When I am using...
Page 68 - Power Control
60 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Power Control Q UESTION A NSWER What type of power control capabilities does Dominion KX offer? Because Dominion KX enables you to remotely manage servers; it also incorporates the critical functionality of hard power control to servers. Instead of using a third-party t...
Page 69 - Scalability
A PPENDIX B: F REQUENTLY A SKED Q UESTIONS 61 Scalability Q UESTION A NSWER How do I connect multiple Dominion KX devices together into one solution? Multiple Dominion KX units do not need to be physically connected together. Instead, each Dominion KX unit connects to the network, and they automatic...
Page 70 - Security; Manageability
62 D OMINION KX U SER M ANUAL Security Q UESTION A NSWER What kind of encryption does Dominion KX use? Dominion KX utilizes industry-standard (and extremely secure) 128-bit RC4 encryption, both in its SSL communications as well as its own data stream. Literally no data is transmitted between remote ...
Page 71 - Miscellaneous; connected to the network.
A PPENDIX B: F REQUENTLY A SKED Q UESTIONS 63 Miscellaneous Q UESTION A NSWER What is Dominion KX’s default IP address? 192.168.0.192 What is Dominion KX’s default username and password? For the highest level of security, Raritan highly recommends that users reconfigure their Dominion KX default adm...
