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What is Dominion KX?
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Dominion KX 1.4
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Dominion
KX 1.4
Dominion KX is a 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 functionality. Dominion KX is
completely hardware and OS-independent; users can troubleshoot
and reconfigure servers even when servers are down.
At the rack, Dominion KX provides the same functionality, convenience,
space savings, and cost savings as do traditional analog KVM switches.
However, Dominion KX also integrates the industry's highest-performing
KVM Over IP technology, thereby allowing multiple administrators to
access server KVM consoles from any networked workstation.
When using Dominion KX remotely, the interface, at first glance, may
seem similar to remote control software such as PC Anywhere, Windows
Terminal Services / Remote Desktop, VNC, etc. However, because
Dominion KX is not a software but a hardware solution, it is much more
powerful:
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OS and hardware independent – Dominion KX can be used to
manage servers running many popular OS, including Intel
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Sun
, PowerPC running Windows
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State-independent / Agent-less – Dominion KX does not require
the managed server OS to be up and running, nor does it require
any special software to be installed on the managed server.
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Out-of-Band – Even if the managed server's own network
connection is unavailable, it can still be managed through
Dominion KX.
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BIOS-level access – Even if the server is hung at boot up,
requires booting to safe mode, or requires system BIOS
parameters to be altered, Dominion KX still works flawlessly to
enable these configurations to be made.
Yes, Dominion KX ships standard with 19" rack mount brackets. It can
also be reverse rack mounted such that the server ports face forward.
Dominion KX is only 1U in height (except KX464 is a 2U), fits in
a standard 19" rack mount, and occupies only 29 cm in depth
Currently, Dominion models KX416, KX432 and KX464 offer concurrent
remote transmissions to up to four unique servers at any time. Dominion
KX can, thereby, provide any of the following permutations:
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1 User, viewing four unique servers simultaneously
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2 Users, each viewing two unique servers simultaneously
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8 Users – eight users viewing one server; four users each viewing
two unique servers simultaneously
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Any other permutations of up to 8 users, viewing up to 4 unique
servers total.
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- Page 1 2 Users, each viewing two unique servers simultaneously • 8 Users – eight users viewing one server; four users each viewing two unique servers simultaneously • Any other permutations of up to 8 users, viewing up to 4 unique servers total. Dominion KX 1.4 Frequently asked questions...
- Page 2 Dominion KX from a client, proprietary software to be installed on clients used for access. what hardware, software, or (Although an optional installed client is available on the Raritan Web site network configuration is (Raritan.info) for the purposes of accessing Dominion KX via modem).
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Page 3: Ethernet And Ip Networking
Raritan pioneered the KVM Over IP functionality that allows users to tailor their video parameters to conserve network bandwidth. For instance, when connecting to Dominion KX through a dial-up modem connection, video transmissions can be scaled to grayscale –... - Page 4 Dominion KX may work with remote access products like CITRIX if with CITRIX? configures appropriately, but Raritan cannot guarantee it will work with acceptable performance. Customers should realize that products like CITRIX utilize video redirection technologies similar in concept to digital KVM switches so that two KVM over IP technologies are being used simultaneously.
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Page 5: Installation
Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6. Often in our manuals and marketing literature, installation? Raritan will simply say “Cat5” cabling for short. In actuality, any brand UTP cable will suffice for Dominion KX. What types of servers can be Dominion KX is completely vendor independent. -
Page 6: Local Port
However, if you have four or more serially controlled devices, we headless Sun server? recommend the use of Raritan’s Dominion SX line of secure console servers. For multiple serial devices, Dominion SX offers more serial functionality at a better price point than Dominion KX. This SX is easy to use, configure and manage, and can be completely integrated with your Dominion Series deployment. -
Page 7: Power Control
CommandCenter appliance? If I use Dominion KX’s Yes, if you change the name of a server remotely, or via Raritan’s remote administration tools optional CommandCenter Secure Gateway management appliance, this to change the name of a update immediately affects Dominion KX’s on-screen display. -
Page 8: Computer Interface Modules (Cims)
Can I use Computer Interface Yes. Certain Paragon computer interface modules (CIMs) may work Modules (CIMs) from with Dominion KX (please check the Raritan web site for the latest list Raritan’s analog matrix of certified CIMs). KVM switch, Paragon, with... - Page 9 Dominion KX default administrative username and password password? of (admin/raritan [all lower case]) as soon as the unit is connected to the network. I changed and subsequently KX Release 1.3 (September 2005) contains a local reset feature that can forgot Dominion KX’s...
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