Raritan Server User Manual

Dominion SX®
Quick Installation and Setup Guide
Thanks for your purchase of Dominion SX. The Dominion SX Series of Serial over IP Console Servers offers convenient and secure
remote access and control through LAN/WAN, Internet, or Dial-up modem to all networking devices. Dominion SX is a fully configured
stand-alone product in a standard 1U high 19" rack mount chassis.

What You've Got

Check the contents of the carton containing the Dominion SX.
•
Dominion SX unit
•
Rack mount kit (depending upon the Dominion SX model)
•
1 or 2 power cords (depending on the Dominion SX
model)
• RJ-45 adapter (for loopback testing of console ports)
•
CD-ROM and warranty card
If any piece is missing or damaged, contact your Raritan sales
representative.
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What Else You'll Need

In addition to the equipment in the carton, you will need:
• 1 crossover Ethernet cable to configure the Dominion SX
through a browser-based interface, or
• 1 null modem cable for models with a DB9 terminal port,
or 1 standard Cat5 cable and 1 Raritan ASCSDB9F
adapter for models with a RJ45 terminal port to configure
the Dominion SX through the Terminal Port.
•
Enough cables to connect your managed devices to the
Dominion SX. Refer to the Raritan Price book for the types
of cables needed for each type of device you intend to
connect.
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Factory Defaults

The Dominion SX unit is shipped from the factory with the
following default settings built in:
Setting Default
IP address 192.168.0.192
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway 192.168.0.192
Username admin (all lowercase)
Password raritan (all lowercase)
Unit name Dominion SX
Dominion SX Quick And Installation Guide
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Connect the Target Devices

The Dominion SX comes in a variety of models. The model
shown contains two power outlets, one LAN interface, and 32
console ports. Your model may differ, but this will not affect
the following installation instructions.
Diagram key
Power on/off switch
Power connectors
Modem
1. Install the Dominion SX in your chosen location. Rack
mounting is recommended but not required.
2. Connect the power cord to the power connector on the
Dominion SX and to an external power source. If your unit
has two power connectors, you can connect the second
power connector to a backup power source.
3. Flip the power switch to turn the Dominion SX unit on. The
unit performs a hardware and firmware self test. The
software boot sequence starts and is complete when the
light goes on and remains on.
4. Connect your target servers or other serially managed
devices to the console ports on the Dominion SX.
a. Connect one end of a standard Cat5 Ethernet cable to
one of the console ports on the Dominion SX.
Terminal port
LAN interface
Console ports
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