Raritan Dominion SX DSXA-16-DL Quick Setup Manual

Dominion SX®
Quick Setup Guide
Thank you for your purchase of the Dominion SX, which offers convenient and secure remote access and control through LAN/WAN,
Internet, or dial-up modem to all networking devices. The Dominion SX is a fully configured stand-alone product in a standard 1U high
19" rack mount chassis.
For additional information on any aspect of the Dominion SX, see the accompanying Dominion SX User Guide, which can be
downloaded from the Firmware and Documentation section (http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation/) of Raritan's
website.

What You've Got

Check the contents of the carton containing the Dominion SX.
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Dominion SX device
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Rack mount kit (depending upon the Dominion SX model)
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1 or 2 power cords (depending on the Dominion SX model)
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RJ-45 adapter (for loopback testing of console ports)
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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:
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1 crossover Ethernet cable to configure the Dominion SX
through a browser-based interface, or
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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.
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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 device 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)
Dominion SX Quick Setup Guide
QSG-DSXv3-1-7-0J-E 255-60-2010-00
Setting Default
Password raritan (all lowercase)
Device name Dominion SX
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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
device has two power connectors, you can connect the
second power connector to a backup power source.
Terminal port
LAN interface
Console ports
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