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Page 3: Table Of Contents
B. Modem Port (Optional)....................12 C. Network Port ......................... 12 D. Local Access Port (Local PC) ..................13 E. Target Server Ports.......................14 Step 2: Dominion KX II Initial Configuration ................14 Changing the Default Password ..................15 Assigning an IP Address ....................15 Naming Target Servers .....................19 Valid Special Characters for Target Names ..............19...
Page 4 Contents Step 5: Configure Network Firewall Settings ................35 Chapter 3 Working with Target Servers Interfaces ............................. 36 Dominion KX II Local Console: Dominion KX II Devices...........37 Dominion KX II Remote Console Interface................38 Multi-Platform Client Interface ...................49 Virtual KVM Client........................49 Overview..........................
Page 5 Contents Disconnecting Virtual Media ......................139 Chapter 5 Configuring USB Profiles Overview ............................140 CIM Compatibility........................141 Available USB Profiles .......................141 Selecting Profiles for a KVM Port ....................148 Chapter 6 User Management User Groups..........................149 User Group List........................150 Relationship Between Users and Groups ...............150 Adding a New User Group....................151 Modifying an Existing User Group ...................156 Users............................157...
Page 6 Chapter 11 Command Line Interface (CLI) Overview ............................232 Accessing the Dominion KX II Using CLI...................233 SSH Connection to the Dominion KX II ..................233 SSH Access from a Windows PC..................233 SSH Access from a UNIX/Linux Workstation ..............234 Telnet Connection to the Dominion KX II...................234 Enabling Telnet........................234...
Page 7 Setting Parameters......................238 Setting Network Parameters....................239 CLI Prompts ..........................239 CLI Commands ..........................239 Security Issues ........................240 Administering the Dominion KX II Console Server Configuration Commands ......240 Configuring Network ........................241 Interface Command ......................241 Name Command ......................242 IPv6 Command ........................242 Chapter 12 Dominion KX II Local Console Overview ............................244...
Page 8 Contents Resetting the Dominion KX II Using the Reset Button ..............253 Appendix A Specifications Supported Video Resolutions ....................254 Supported Keyboard Languages ....................255 Supported Operating Systems (Clients) ..................256 Supported Browsers ........................257 Supported CIMs and Operating Systems (Target Servers)............257 Certified Modems........................263 Environmental Requirements ....................263 Physical Specifications ......................263...
Page 9 Contents CC-SG ............................290 Virtual KVM Client Version Not Known from CC-SG Proxy Mode ........290 Proxy Mode and MPC .....................290 Moving PX between ports of the Dominion KX II ............291 Appendix D FAQs General Questions ........................293 Remote Access..........................295 Universal Virtual Media ......................297 USB Profiles..........................298...
Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction
• IPv6 compliance has been added to the Dominion KX II. This has affected several Dominion KX II functions and these changes are noted in the user guide. Additionally, notes on using IPv6 with the...
Page 12: Dominion Kx Ii Overview
64 servers from anywhere in the world via a web browser. At the rack, the Dominion KX II provides BIOS-level control of up to 64 servers and other IT devices from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
Page 13 Chapter 1: Introduction Diagram key Cat5 cable Remote virtual media USB drive(s) Computer Interface Power strip Module (CIM) Dominion KX II Local access Remote KVM and serial IP LAN/WAN devices Modem PSTN Remote (network) access...
Page 14: Virtual Media
Chapter 1: Introduction 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.
Page 15: Product Photos
Chapter 1: Introduction Product Photos...
Page 16: Product Features
Chapter 1: Introduction Product Features Hardware • Integrated KVM-over-IP remote access • 1U or 2U (KX2-464) rack-mountable; brackets included • Dual power supplies with failover; autoswitching power supply with power failure warning • 8, 16, 32, or 64 (on KX2-464) server ports •...
Page 17: Software
• IPv4 and IPv6 support • Power control associated directly with servers to prevent mistakes • Integration with Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC- SG) management unit • CC Unmanage feature to remove device from CC-SG control Terminology This manual uses the following terminology for the components of a...
Page 18 Local Access Console Local User - an optional user console (consisting of a keyboard, mouse, and multi-sync VGA monitor) attached directly to the Dominion KX II to control KVM target servers (directly at the rack, not through the network). Remote PC Networked computers used to access and control KVM target servers connected to the Dominion KX II.
Page 19: Package Contents
Application note Warranty card User Guide 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...
Page 20: Chapter 2 Installation And Configuration
For example, the default password raritan must be entered entirely in lowercase letters. The first time you start the Dominion KX II, you are required to change the default password.
Page 21: Getting Started
The letters in the diagram correspond to the topics in this section that describe the connection. A. AC Power To connect the power supply: 1. Attach the included AC power cord to the Dominion KX II and plug into an AC power outlet.
Page 22: Modem Port (Optional)
LAN/WAN is unavailable. Using a straight-through serial (RS-232) cable, connect an external serial modem to the port labeled MODEM on the back of the Dominion KX II (see Specifications for a list of certified modems and Modem Settings (on page 177) for information on configuring the modem).
Page 23: Local Access Port (Local Pc)
D. 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 also provides a graphical user interface (the KX II Local Console) for administration and target server access.
Page 24: Target Server Ports
Step 2: Dominion KX II Initial Configuration The first time you power up the Dominion KX II device, there is some initial configuration that you need to perform through the Dominion KX II Local Console: •...
Page 25: Changing The Default Password
To change the default password: 1. Power on the Dominion KX II using the power switch(es) at the back of the unit. Wait for the Dominion KX II unit to boot. (A beep signals that the boot is complete.) 2. Once the unit has booted, the Dominion KX II Local Console is visible on the monitor attached to the Dominion KX II local port.
Page 26 None (Static IP) - This option requires that you manually specify the network parameters. This is the recommended option because the Dominion KX II is an infrastructure device and its IP address should not change. DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is used by networked computers (clients) to obtain unique IP addresses and other parameters from a DHCP server.
Page 27 DNS addresses that will be used if the primary DNS server connection is lost due to an outage. a. Primary DNS Server IP Address b. Secondary DNS Server IP Address 7. When finished, click OK. Your Dominion KX II device is now network accessible.
Page 28 Autodetect (autonegotiator) does not properly set the network parameters, which results in network issues. In these instances, setting the Dominion KX II LAN Interface Speed & Duplex field to 100 Mbps/Full Duplex (or whatever option is appropriate to your network) addresses the issue.
Page 29: Naming Target Servers
(on page 11) for a description of connecting the equipment. 2. Using the Dominion KX II Local Console, choose Device Settings > Port Configuration. The Port Configuration page opens. 3. Click the Port Name of the target server you want to rename. The Port Page opens.
Page 30: Specifying Power Supply Autodetection
To disable power supply autodetection for the power supply not in use: 1. Using the Dominion KX II Local Console, choose Device Settings > Power Supply Setup. The Power Supply Setup page opens. 2. Clear autodetection for the power supply that you are not using.
Page 31: Note To Cc-Sg Users
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Note to CC-SG Users If you are using the Dominion KX II in a CC-SG configuration, perform the installation steps, and when finished, consult the CommandCenter Secure Gateway User Guide, Administrator Guide, or Deployment Guide to proceed (all found on Raritan's website, www.raritan.com, under...
Page 32: Define User Groups And Users
Define User Groups and Users As part of the initial configuration, in order for users to access the Dominion KX II, you will need to define user groups and users. The Dominion KX II uses system-supplied default user groups and allows you to create groups and specify the appropriate permissions to suit your needs.
Page 33: Mouse Settings
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Mouse Settings The Dominion KX II operates in several mouse modes: • Absolute Mouse Mode (on page 69) (D2CIM-VUSB only) • Intelligent Mouse Mode (on page 68) (do not use an animated mouse) • Standard Mouse Mode...
Page 34 Note: For KVM target servers running Windows 2000 or XP, you may wish to create a user name that will be used only for remote connections through the Dominion KX II. This will enable you to keep the target server's slow mouse pointer motion/acceleration settings exclusive to the Dominion KX II connection.
Page 35 Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Windows 2000 Settings To configure KVM target servers running Microsoft Windows 2000: 1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Choose Start > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Click the Motion tab. Set the acceleration to None. Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed.
Page 36 2. Ensure that each target server running Linux is using a resolution supported by the Dominion KX II at a standard VESA resolution and refresh rate. 3. Each Linux target server should also be set so the blanking times are within +/- 40% of VESA standard values: a.
Page 37 Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Note: If you change the video resolution, you must log off of the target server and log back in for the video settings to take effect. Note for Red Hat 9 KVM Target Servers If you are running Red Hat 9 on the target server using a USB CIM, and are experiencing problems with the keyboard and/or mouse, there is an additional configuration setting you can try.
Page 38 Choose Main Menu > System Settings > Display. The Display Settings dialog appears. b. On the Settings tab, select a Resolution supported by the Dominion KX II. c. Click OK. Note: Once connected to the target server, in many Linux graphical environments, the <Ctrl>...
Page 39 1. Choose Desktop Preferences > Graphics Card and Monitor. The Card and Monitor Properties dialog appears. 2. Verify that a Resolution and Refresh Rate is in use that is supported by the Dominion KX II. See Supported Video Resolutions (on page 254) for more information.
Page 40 The command line: xset mouse a t (where “a” is the acceleration and “t” is the threshold.) 2. All KVM target servers must be configured to one of the display resolutions supported by the Dominion KX II. The most popular supported resolutions for Sun machines are: Display resolution...
Page 41 2. Issue the following command to change the output resolution: setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x70 3. Issue the boot command to reboot the server. You can also contact your Raritan representative to purchase a video output adapter: If you have: Use this video output adapter:...
Page 42 Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration 5. Click OK. Accessing the Command Line 1. Right click. 2. Choose Tools > Terminal. A terminal window opens. (It is best to be at the root to issue commands.) Video Settings (POST) Sun systems have two different resolution settings: a POST resolution and a GUI resolution.
Page 43 Resolution and Refresh Rate. 4. Select the video card in use. 5. Click List. A list of display modes is presented. 6. Select a resolution and refresh rate supported by the Dominion KX II. Supported Video Resolutions (on page 254) for more information.
Page 44: Step 4 (Optional): Configure Keyboard Language
D2CIM-VUSB and Absolute Mouse Synchronization. Note: Enable the "Absolute Mouse Scaling for the Mac server" option on the Dominion KX II Port page. Step 4 (Optional): Configure Keyboard Language Note: This step is not required if you are using the US/International language keyboard.
Page 45: Step 5: Configure Network Firewall Settings
Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration Step 5: Configure Network Firewall Settings To access Dominion KX II through a network firewall via Multi-Platform Client or through the Port Access page, your firewall must allow communication on TCP Port 5000 or another port that you designate.
Page 46: Chapter 3 Working With Target Servers
Virtual KVM Client ...................49 Multi-Platform Client (MPC)..............73 Interfaces There are several user interfaces in the Dominion KX II providing you with easy access any time, anywhere. These include the Dominion KX II Local Console, the Dominion KX II Remote Console, and the Multi- Platform Client (MPC).
Page 47: Dominion Kx Ii Local Console: Dominion Kx Ii Devices
Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Dominion KX II Local Console: Dominion KX II Devices When you are located at the server rack, the Dominion KX II provides standard KVM management and administration via the Dominion KX II Local Console. The Dominion KX II Local Console provides a direct KVM (analog) connection to your connected servers;...
Page 48: Dominion Kx Ii Remote Console Interface
The Dominion KX II Remote Console is a browser-based graphical user interface that allows you to log in to KVM target servers and serial targets connected to the Dominion KX II and to remotely administer the Dominion KX II. The Dominion KX II Remote Console provides a digital connection to your connected KVM target servers.
Page 49 3. Type the following URL: http://IP-ADDRESS, where IP-ADDRESS is the IP address that you assigned to your Dominion KX II. You can also use https, the DNS name of the Dominion KX II assigned by the administrator (provided that a DNS server has been configured), or just simply type the IP address in the browser (Dominion KX II always redirects the IP address from HTTP to HTTPS.) The Login...
Page 50 Dominion KX II functions available via the Remote Console. Dominion KX II Console Layout Both the Dominion KX II Remote Console and the Dominion KX II Local Console interfaces provide an HTML (web-based) interface for configuration and administration, as well as target server list and selection.
Page 51 Port Access Page After successfully logging on to the Dominion KX II Remote Console, the Port Access page appears. This page lists all of the Dominion KX II ports, the connected KVM target servers, and their status and availability. The Port Access page provides access to the KVM target servers connected to the Dominion KX II.
Page 52 (KVM target server). This menu item is available only for KVM targets. This option is visible only when a Virtual KVM Client is opened. Note: This menu item is not available on the Dominion KX II Local Console. Disconnect. Disconnects this port and closes the Virtual KVM Client page for this target server.
Page 53 Retrieve discovered Dominion KX II devices from the connected KX device (after login) Note: This feature is available only on the Dominion KX II Remote Console (not the Dominion KX II Local Console). To access a favorite Dominion KX II device: •...
Page 54 Discover devices on the client PC's local subnet. Discover Devices - Dominion KX Discover the devices on the II Subnet Dominion KX II device subnet. Add New Device to Favorites Add, edit, and delete devices from your list of Favorites. Favorites List Page From the Favorites List page, you can add, edit, and delete devices from your list of favorites.
Page 55 Discovering Devices on the Local Subnet This option discovers the devices on your local subnet, which is the subnet where the Dominion KX II Remote Console is running. These devices can be accessed directly from this page or you can add them to your list of favorites to be accessed from there.
Page 56 Discovering Devices on the Dominion KX II Subnet This option discovers devices on the device subnet, which is the subnet of the Dominion KX II device IP address itself. You can access these devices directly from this the Subnet page or add them to your list of favorites to be accessed from there.
Page 57 Note: Both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported. To discover devices on the device subnet: 1. Choose Manage > Discover Devices - Dominion KX II Subnet. The Discover Devices - Dominion KX II Subnet page opens. 2. Click Refresh. The list of devices on the local subnet is refreshed.
Page 58 Dominion KX II device. 2. Click the Edit button. The Edit page opens. 3. Update the fields as necessary: Description IP Address - Type the IP Address of the Dominion KX II device. Port (if necessary). Product Type 4. Click OK.
Page 59: Multi-Platform Client Interface
Connecting to a KVM Target Server To connect to a KVM target server: 1. From the Dominion 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 is displayed.
Page 60: Switching Between Kvm Target Servers
Switching Between KVM Target Servers With the Dominion KX II, you can access several KVM target servers. The Dominion KX II provides the ability to switch from one target server to another. Note: This feature is available in the Dominion KX II Remote Console only.
Page 61: Power Controlling A Target Server
Power Cycle a KVM Target Server To power cycle a KVM target server: 1. From the Dominion KX II Remote Console, click the Port Access tab to open it. The Port Access page opens. 2. Click the Port Name of the appropriate target server. The Port Action menu is displayed.
Page 62: Disconnecting Kvm Target Servers
3. Choose Power Off. A message is displayed confirming the action taken. Disconnecting KVM Target Servers Note: This item is not available on the Dominion KX II Local Console; the only way to disconnect from the switched target in the Local Console is to use the hot key.
Page 63: Connection Properties
The Dominion KX II dynamic video compression algorithms maintain KVM console usability under varying bandwidth constraints. The Dominion KX II devices optimize KVM output not only for LAN use, but also for WAN use. These devices can also control color depth and limit video output, offering an optimal balance between video quality and system responsiveness for any bandwidth.
Page 64 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers 384 Kb (Slow DSL/T1) 256 Kb (Cable) 128 Kb (Dual ISDN) 56 kb (ISP Modem) 33 kb (Fast Modem) 24 kb (Slow Modem) Note that these settings are an optimization for specific conditions rather than an exact speed. The client and server always attempt to deliver video as quickly as possible on the network regardless of the current network speed and encoding setting.
Page 65: Keyboard Options
The following information is displayed about the current connection: • Device Name - The name of the Dominion KX II device. • IP Address - The IP address of the Dominion KX II device. • Port - The KVM communication TCP/IP port used to access the target device.
Page 66 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Send Ctrl+Alt+Delete Due to its frequent use, a Ctrl+Alt+Delete macro has been preprogrammed 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 the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys while using the Virtual KVM Client, the command would first be intercepted by your own PC due to the structure of the operating system, instead of sending the key sequence to the target...
Page 67 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers 4. Exit the menu to return to normal CIM functionality.
Page 68 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Creating a Keyboard Macro To create a keyboard macro (add a macro): 1. Choose Keyboard > Keyboard Macros. The Keyboard Macros dialog appears.
Page 69 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers 2. Click Add. The Add Keyboard Macro dialog appears. 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.
Page 70 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers In this example, both keys pressed must also be released. 6. Review the Macro Sequence, which has been automatically generated using the Keys to Press and Keys to Release selections. Verify that the Macro Sequence is the exact key sequence you want. (To remove a step in the sequence, select it and click Remove.) Tip: Use the ^ and v buttons to reorder the key sequence.
Page 71: Video Properties
Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Modifying a Keyboard Macro To modify a macro: 1. Choose Keyboard > Keyboard Macros. The Keyboard Macros dialog appears. 2. Choose the macro from among those listed. 3. Click Modify. The Add/Edit Macro dialog appears. 4.
Page 72 2. Adjust the following settings as required. As you adjust the settings the effects are immediately visible: a. Noise Filter The Dominion KX II can filter out the electrical interference of video output from graphics cards. This feature optimizes picture quality and reduces bandwidth. Higher settings transmit variant pixels only if a large color variation exists in comparison to the neighboring pixels.
Page 73 Warning: Exercise caution when changing the Clock and Phase settings; doing so may result in lost or distorted video and you may not be able to return to the previous state. Contact Raritan Technical Support before making any changes. Clock Controls how quickly video pixels are displayed across the video screen.
Page 74 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Quick sense video mode With this option, the Dominion KX II device will use a quick video Auto Sense in order to show the target's video sooner. This option is especially useful for entering a target server's BIOS configuration right after a reboot.
Page 75: Mouse Options
You can operate in either single mouse mode or dual mouse mode. When in dual mouse mode and provided the option is properly configured, the mouse cursors will align. When there are two mouse cursors, the Dominion KX II device offers several mouse modes: •...
Page 76 Be sure to follow these steps when configuring mouse synchronization: 1. Verify that the selected video resolution and refresh rate is among those supported by the Dominion KX II device. The Virtual KVM Client Connection Info dialog displays the actual values that the Dominion KX II is seeing.
Page 77 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers 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.
Page 78 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Intelligent Mouse Mode In Intelligent Mouse mode, the Dominion KX II can detect the target mouse settings and synchronize the mouse cursors accordingly, allowing mouse acceleration on the target. In this mode, the mouse cursor does a “dance”...
Page 79 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Please note that mouse configurations will vary on different target operating systems. Consult your OS guidelines for further details. Also note that intelligent mouse synchronization does not work with UNIX targets. Absolute Mouse Mode Note: Absolute Mouse Synchronization is available for use with the virtual media-enabled USB CIM (D2CIM-VUSB and D2CIM-DVUSB) only.
Page 80: Vkc Virtual Media
Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers To exit single mouse mode: 1. Press Ctrl+Alt+O on your keyboard to exit single mouse mode. VKC Virtual Media See the chapter on Virtual Media for complete information about setting up and using virtual media. Tool Options - Enable Logging and Configure Keyboards, Target Screen Resolution and Cursor Mode From the Tools menu, you can specify certain options for use with the...
Page 81 Language Configuration on Linux Because the Sun JRE on Linux has problems generating the correct Key Events for foreign-language keyboards configured using System Preferences, Raritan recommends that you configure foreign keyboards using the methods described in the following table. Language...
Page 82 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Language Configuration method Swedish Keyboard Indicator Hungarian System Settings (Control Center) Spanish System Settings (Control Center) Italian System Settings (Control Center) Slovenian System Settings (Control Center) Note: The Keyboard Indicator should be used on Linux systems using Gnome as a desktop environment.
Page 83: Help Options
• Choose Help > About Raritan Virtual KVM Client. Multi-Platform Client (MPC) Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) is a graphical user interface for the Raritan product lines, providing remote access to target servers connected to Raritan KVM over IP devices. Requirements and Installation...
Page 84: Operation
UDP broadcasts to function outside of a subnet. Automatic Raritan device identification will find only those Raritan devices that are configured to use the default TCP Port (5000) or another broadcast port, which is defined on the Advanced tab of the Options dialog (choose Tools >...
Page 85 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Devices in the MPC Navigator In MPC, devices are named according to the Manager Name field on the Manager's Network Configuration page. Dominion devices are named according to the Device Name field on the Dominion Console Network Settings page.
Page 86 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Navigator Icons Each device in the Navigator is assigned two icons. One icon represents the device's connection profile and the other icon represents its network status. A connection profile is generally created by a user in order to store personalized information about specific devices (see Connection Profiles...
Page 87 Discovered Devices. Note: The Browse Discovered Devices option is the only method of connecting to a Raritan device configured to use a DHCP IP address. MPC Navigator Tabs MPC tabs at the base of its Navigator pane. These tabs allow you to change how you display devices.
Page 88 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers These tabs are available only in the MPC interface. Note: Both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported. Navigator Display and Sort Options To better organize your view of all ports, use the Show and Sort options in the View menu.
Page 89 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Note: These settings are saved from session to session. Sorting Ports Use the Sort options on the View menu to organize port information. You are able to sort ports by channel number, channel name, or channel status.
Page 90 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers • Name - When sorted by name (View > Sort > Name), port names are sorted alphanumerically within each group. • Status - When sorted by status (View > Sort > Status), ports are sorted in the following order: Active Channels Busy Channels...
Page 91 Button Button Description Name New Profile Creates a new Navigator entry for a Raritan device. Same result as choosing Connection > New Profile in the menu. Connection Opens the Modify Connection Properties Properties...
Page 92 Same as choosing Keyboard > Enter On- Screen Menu. Exit On- Not applicable for IP-Reach or Dominion. Screen Menu Used by the application with other Raritan products. Alternatively, select Esc on the keyboard. Same as choosing Keyboard > Exit On- Screen Menu.
Page 93 Forces a refresh of the data displayed in Navigator the Navigator. Show/Hide Toggles between displaying and not Browse All displaying Raritan devices in the Navigator Devices that are automatically identified on the network and that do not have preconfigured profiles associated with them.
Page 94 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers MPC Connected Server(s) Toolbar The Connected Server(s) toolbar is comprised of a button for each connected target server port, thus enabling quick access to connected targets. When you connect to a port, a button corresponding to that port is added to the toolbar and labeled with the name of the port.
Page 95 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Status Bar The status bar displays session information about your connection to a Raritan device. This information includes: Diagram Session Description information Video sensing Indicates when video sensing occurs status/path during connections to target KVM server indicator ports.
Page 96 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Diagram Session Description information Concurrent Indicates that multiple remote users are connections currently connected to the same target indicator server on the device. One icon indicates a single user is connected, and two icons indicates two or more users are connected.
Page 97 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers MPC Target Screen Resolution Mode Target Screen Resolution mode provides you with the ability to view the target server desktop in full screen mode, which removes all toolbars from view. Activate Target Screen Resolution mode once you are connected to a target by doing one of the following: •...
Page 98 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers To exit full screen mode, use the shortcut menu or click the Close icon that appears at the top right of the page when you hover your mouse along the top of the screen. Note: The Ctrl+Left Alt+M key combination does not work for certain target servers if you are running JRE 1.5.0_01.
Page 99 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers MPC Scaling Scaling your target window size allows you to view the entire contents of the target server window. This feature increases or reduces the size of the target video to fit the window size and maintains the aspect ratio. This allows you to see the entire target server desktop while in standard view.
Page 100 The information collected when creating a new connection profile will differ based on Generation 1 and Generation 2 devices. Tip: If your Raritan device is configured to use a custom TCP port or a group security key, first create a connection profile so that you can access the device.
Page 101 Description field (up to 32 alphanumeric and special characters are allowed). This description identifies the Raritan device in the Navigator. 3. From the Product drop-down, choose the Raritan product you are using. 4. Select the type of connection from the Connection Type drop-down.
Page 102 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Select the modem (as configured in Windows) from the drop- down list that will be used to dial and connect to your Raritan device. Note: For security reasons, you must use the MPC standalone client if you require modem access.
Page 103 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Note: Both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported. Note: The Dominion KX II only supports modem connections to the Administrative functions in MPC. Port functions are not supported via modem. Establishing a New Connection...
Page 104 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers MPC Connection Information To obtain information about your connection: • Choose Connection > Connection Info. The Connection Info dialog appears. Generation 1 Devices The following information is displayed about a current connection to Generation 1 devices: Connection Description information...
Page 105 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Connection Description information KME Info KME version number for systems that use the KME. Serial Info Serial devices Video Devices Number of video devices detected. Count Serial Devices Number of serial devices detected. Count Reserved 0 - not used FPS*...
Page 106 Note: Both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported. Connecting to a Remote KVM Console Once you establish a connection with a Raritan device, that device's icon in the Navigator can be expanded to display all ports enabled for remote access.
Page 107 Once connected, Raritan KVM over IP devices display real-time video output of the target server (this video is compressed and encrypted according to the configuration settings specified by the administrator).
Page 108 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Shortcut Menu To access the shortcut menu, use either the default keyboard combination of Ctrl+Left Alt+M or the keyboard combination you assign. Changing the Shortcut Menu Keyboard Combination (on page 99) for more information. TIP: If at some point you forget the keyboard combination used to open the shortcut menu, press Ctrl+Left Alt at the same time.
Page 109 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Shortcut Menu Key Options Execute any of the commands on the shortcut menu by either choosing the command in the menu or using a key combination. If you are using a key combination to execute a command, you will press Ctrl+Left Alt+M and then press the key on your keyboard that corresponds to the underlined letter in the shortcut menu.
Page 110 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Once a new keyboard combination is assigned, the new combination will be displayed in the shortcut menu and in the onscreen message that displays when the combination is used.
Page 111 Raritan strongly suggests the use of keyboard macros instead of hot key combinations since certain hot key combinations have been found not to work properly, depending on the platform and behavioral difference between the application and web browser version.
Page 112 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers 6. In the Keys to Release field: a. Choose each key for which you would like to emulate a key release. Define the keys you want released in order to run the macro. For example, specify that the keys to be pressed must also be released in order for the macro to be executed.
Page 113 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers 8. Click OK to save the macro. Click Clear to clear all field and start over. When you click OK, the Keyboard Macros dialog appears and lists the new keyboard macro.
Page 114 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers 9. Click Close to close the Keyboard Macros dialog. The macro will now appear on the Keyboard menu in the application. Select the new macro on the menu to run it or use the keystrokes you assigned to the macro.
Page 115 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Modifying and Removing Keyboard Macros To modify a macro: 1. Choose Keyboard > Keyboard Macros. The Keyboard Macros dialog appears. 2. Choose the macro from among those listed. 3. Click Modify. The Add/Edit Macro dialog appears. 4.
Page 116 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Following are limitations to specific keyboards and hot key combinations: Hot Key Description Combination Alt Gr Because of a limitation in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), Fedora, Linux, and Solaris clients receive an invalid response from Alt Gr on United Kingdom and US International language keyboards.
Page 117 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Windows Key in MPC When running MPC on a Windows JRE 1.4.2_x platform, if you press the Windows key to display the Start menu, the Start menu will only appear on the client machine; the key is not sent to the target device. Note: The KX II does not support Java 1.4.2.
Page 118 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Spanish (Spain) Italian (Italy) Slovenian 3. Click OK.
Page 119 Language Configuration on Linux Because the Sun JRE on Linux has problems generating the correct Key Events for foreign-language keyboards configured using System Preferences, Raritan recommends that you configure foreign keyboards using the methods described in the following table. Language...
Page 120 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Mouse Options Single Cursor Mode/Dual Cursor Mode When remotely viewing a target server that uses a mouse, you will see two mouse cursors on the remote desktop. When your mouse pointer lies within the remote desktop area, mouse movements and clicks are directly transmitted to the connected target server.
Page 121 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Mouse Synchronization Options In addition to synchronizing mouse cursors or toggling between single and dual cursor mode, the Mouse menu provides three options for synching cursors when in dual cursor mode: Menu option Description Absolute When connected to selected Dominion devices and targets with USB ports, the application will use...
Page 122 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Absolute Mouse Mode Note: Absolute Mouse Synchronization is available for use with the virtual media-enabled USB CIM (D2CIM-VUSB and D2CIM-DVUSB) only. Note: The absolute mouse setting requires a USB target system and is the recommended mouse setting for KX II-101. In this mode, absolute coordinates are used to keep the client and target cursors in sync, even when the target mouse is set to a different acceleration or speed.
Page 123 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Intelligent Mouse Mode In Intelligent Mouse mode, the Dominion KX II can detect the target mouse settings and synchronize the mouse cursors accordingly, allowing mouse acceleration on the target. In this mode, the mouse cursor does a “dance”...
Page 124 Connection and Video Properties Dynamic video compression algorithms maintain KVM console usability under varying bandwidth constraints. The Dominion KX II optimizes KVM output not only for LAN use but also for WAN and dial-up use. These devices can also control color depth and limit video output, offering an optimal balance between video quality and system responsiveness for any bandwidth constraint.
Page 125 Devices can dynamically adapt the color depth transmitted to remote users in order to maximize usability in all bandwidths. Select from among the options in the drop-down list. Depending on the Raritan device in use, different options may be available:...
Page 126 Warning: Exercise caution when changing the clock and phase settings since doing so may result in lost or distorted video and you may not be able to return to the previous state. Contact Raritan Technical Support before making any changes.
Page 127 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Clock - Controls how quickly video pixels are displayed across the video page. Changes made to clock settings cause the video image to stretch or shrink horizontally. Odd number settings are recommended. Under most circumstances this setting should not be changed because the autodetect is usually quite accurate.
Page 128 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers 6. Click OK to apply the settings and close the dialog. Click Apply to apply the settings without closing the dialog. Color Calibration Use the Color Calibration command if the color levels (hue, brightness, and saturation) of the transmitted video images do not seem accurate.
Page 129: Administrative Functions
Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers TIP: Open Microsoft Notepad and maximize the window. 3. On the Video menu, choose Calibrate Color or click the Color Calibration button on the toolbar. The target device page will update its calibration. Tip: You can also specify automatic color calibration using Tools > Options.
Page 130 5. Select the Automatic Color Calibration checkbox to enable automatic color calibration. This option is available for KX generation 1 (G1) only. 6. Select the Keyboard Type from the drop-down list (depending on the Raritan device in use, different options may be available): US/International...
Page 131 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers French (France) German (Germany) Japanese United Kingdom Korean (Korea) Belgian (Belgium) Norwegian (Norway) Danish (Denmark) Swedish (Sweden) German (Switzerland) Hungarian (Hungary) Spanish (Spain) Italian (Italy) Slovenian 7. From the Keyboard Shortcut Menu HotKey drop-down, select the key combination you would like to use to invoke the Shortcut Menu page 98).
Page 132 Ensure that you read all instructions included in Firmware Upgrade Guide carefully before upgrading a device. Note: Copy the firmware update file on the Raritan website to a local machine before uploading. Do not load the file from a network drive.
Page 133 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers 2. Highlight the target's icon in the Navigator and then choose Tools > Update > User Password. The Change Password dialog appears. 3. Type your current password in the Old Password field. 4. Type the new password in the New Password field. 5.
Page 134 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Backup and Restore (Dominion KX II only) To backup the entire system (both user and device configuration): 1. Choose Tools > Backup All. The Backup All dialog appears. 2. Navigate to the desired directory and give the backup file a name.
Page 135 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Note: Backups are always complete system backups. Restores can be complete or partial depending on your selection. To restore: 1. Choose Tools > Restore Configuration. The Restore Device Configuration dialog appears. 2. Navigate to the appropriate directory and select the backup file. 3.
Page 136 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers 4. Select the type of restore you want to run: • Full Restore: A complete restore of the entire system; generally used for traditional backup and restore purposes. • Protected Restore: Everything is restored except device-specific information such as serial number, MAC Address, IP Address, name, port names, etc.
Page 137 Chapter 3: Working with Target Servers Note: If you want the application to autodiscover Raritan devices on the new broadcast port you entered in the Options dialog, you must configure all Raritan devices to use the new port number. Remote Power Management AC power to associated targets can be managed when used with a properly configured Raritan Remote Power Control Strip (RPC strip).
Page 138: Chapter 4 Virtual Media
Virtual Media Chapter 4 In This Chapter Overview....................129 Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media ............131 File Server Setup (File Server ISO Images Only) .........132 Using Virtual Media ................133 Connecting to Virtual Media ..............136 Disconnecting Virtual Media ..............139...
Page 139: Overview
Virtual media can include internal and USB-mounted CD and DVD drives, USB mass storage devices, PC hard drives, and ISO images (disk images). Note: ISO9660 is the standard supported by Raritan. However, other ISO standards can be used. Virtual media provides the ability to perform additional tasks remotely, such as: •...
Page 140 Chapter 4: Virtual Media...
Page 141: 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, the Dominion KX II permissions must be set to allow access to the relevant ports, as well as virtual media access (VM Access port permission) for those ports.
Page 142: File Server Setup (File Server Iso Images Only)
Note: ISO9660 format is the standard supported by Raritan. However, other CD-ROM extensions may also work. Use the Dominion KX II Remote Console File Server Setup page to designate the files server(s) and image paths that you want to access using Dominion KX II virtual media.
Page 143: Using Virtual Media
KX2. Using Virtual Media With the Dominion KX II virtual media feature, you can mount up to two drives (of different types) that are supported by the USB profile currently applied to the target. These drives are accessible for the duration of the KVM session.
Page 144 However, other CD-ROM extensions may also work. 3. Open a KVM session with the appropriate target server. a. Open the Port Access page from the Dominion KX II Remote Console. b. Connect to the target server from the Port Access page:...
Page 145 Chapter 4: Virtual Media Choose the Connect command from the Port Action menu. The target server opens in a Virtual KVM Client (on page 49) window. 4. Connect to the virtual media. For: Select this VM option: Local drives Local Drives (on page 136) Local CD/DVD drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images...
Page 146: Connecting To Virtual Media
NTFS-formatted partition (for example, the local C drive) has been redirected to them. If this occurs, close the Dominion KX II Remote Console and reconnect before redirecting another virtual media device. If other users are connected to the same target server, they must also close their connections to the target server.
Page 147: Conditions When Read/Write Is Not Available
Port Permission VM Access is set to Read-Only or Deny. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images This option mounts CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and ISO images. Note: ISO9660 format is the standard supported by Raritan. However, other CD-ROM extensions may also work. To access a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ISO image: 1.
Page 148 File Server Setup page. Only items you configured using the Dominion KX II File Server Setup page will be in the drop-down list. See File Server Setup (File Server ISO Images Only) (on page 132) for more information.
Page 149: Disconnecting Virtual Media
Chapter 4: Virtual Media Disconnecting Virtual Media To disconnect the virtual media drives: • For local drives, choose Virtual Media > Disconnect Drive. • For CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, and ISO images, choose Virtual Media > Disconnect CD-ROM/ISO Image. Note: In addition to disconnecting the virtual media using the Disconnect command, simply closing the KVM connection closes the virtual media as well.
Page 150: Chapter 5 Configuring Usb Profiles
BIOS level. USB profiles are configured on the Device Settings > Port Configuration > Port page of the Dominion KX II Remote and Local Consoles. A device administrator can configure the port with the profiles that best meet the needs of the user and the target server configuration.
Page 151: Cim Compatibility
(on page 265) for additional information. Available USB Profiles The current release of the Dominion KX II comes with the selection of USB profiles described in the following table. New profiles are included with each firmware upgrade provided by Raritan. As new profiles are added, they will be documented in the user guide.
Page 152 Chapter 5: Configuring USB Profiles USB profile Description BIOS DellOptiplex Keyboard Dell Optiplex BIOS Access (Keyboard Only Only) Use this profile to have keyboard functionality for the Dell Optiplex BIOS when using D2CIM-VUSB. When using the new D2CIM-DVUSB, use 'Generic' profile.
Page 153 Chapter 5: Configuring USB Profiles USB profile Description BIOS DellPowerEdge Dell PowerEdge BIOS Access Keyboard Only (Keyboard Only) Use this profile to have keyboard functionality for the Dell PowerEdge BIOS when using D2CIM-VUSB. When using the new D2CIM-DVUSB, use 'Generic' profile. Notice: •...
Page 154 Chapter 5: Configuring USB Profiles USB profile Description BIOS Generic BIOS Generic Use this profile when Generic OS profile does not work on the BIOS. WARNING: USB enumeration will trigger whenever Virtual Media is connected or disconnected Restrictions: • USB bus speed limited to full- speed (12 MBit/s) •...
Page 155 Chapter 5: Configuring USB Profiles USB profile Description BIOS Lenovo ThinkPad T61 BIOS Lenovo ThinkPad T61 and X61 & X61 (boot from Virtual Media) Use this profile to boot the T61 and X61 series laptops from Virtual Media. Restrictions: • USB bus speed limited to full- speed (12 MBit/s) BIOS Mac...
Page 156 Chapter 5: Configuring USB Profiles USB profile Description HP Proliant DL360/DL380 G4 HP Proliant DL360/DL380 G4 (Windows 2003 Server (Windows 2003 Server Installation) Installation) Use this profile for the HP Proliant DL360/DL380 G4 series server when installing Windows 2003 Server without the help of HP SmartStart CD.
Page 157 Chapter 5: Configuring USB Profiles USB profile Description Supermicro Mainboard Supermicro Mainboard Phoenix Phoenix (AwardBIOS) AwardBIOS Use this profile for the Supermicro series mainboards with Phoenix AwardBIOS. Restrictions: • Virtual CD-ROM and disk drives cannot be used simultaneously Suse 9.2 SuSE Linux 9.2 Use this for SuSE Linux 9.2 disribution.
Page 158: Selecting Profiles For A Kvm Port
(12 MBit/s) Selecting Profiles for a KVM Port The Dominion KX II comes with a set of USB profiles that you can assign to a KVM port based on the characteristics of the KVM target server it connects to. You assign USB profiles to a KVM port in the Device Settings >...
Page 159: Chapter 6 User Management
Change a Password ................170 User Groups 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 forms of authentication and this one is known as “local authentication”.
Page 160: User Group List
Relationship Between Users and Groups Users belong to a group and groups have privileges. Organizing the various users of your Dominion KX II into groups saves time by allowing you to manage permissions for all users in a group at once, instead of managing permissions on a user-by-user basis.
Page 161: Adding A New User Group
Group-Based IP ACL (Access Control List) (on page 153) for more information. 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 that applies to all access attempts to the device (and takes priority).
Page 162 Chapter 6: User Management Note: Several administrative functions are available within MPC and from the Dominion KX II Local Console. These functions are available only to members of the default Admin group. Note: Both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported.
Page 163 Group-Based IP ACL (Access Control List) Important: 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.
Page 164 3. Choose the action from the available options: Accept - IP addresses set to Accept are allowed access to the Dominion KX II device. Drop - IP addresses set to Drop are denied access to the Dominion KX II device.
Page 165 (channel names, power associations), event management (SNMP, Syslog), virtual media file server setup Diagnostics Network interface status, network statistics, ping host, trace route to host, Dominion KX II diagnostics Maintenance Backup and restore database, firmware upgrade, factory reset, reboot...
Page 166: Modifying An Existing User Group
Chapter 6: User Management Setting Permissions for an Individual Group To set permissions for an individual user group: 1. Locate the group from among the groups listed. Individual groups can be identified by the @ in the Group Name. 2. Click the Group Name. The Group page opens. 3.
Page 167: Users
Choose User Management > User List. The User List page opens. Adding a 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.
Page 168: Modifying An Existing User
Chapter 6: User Management 3. Type the person's full name in the Full Name field (up to 64 characters). 4. Type a password in the Password field and retype the password in the Confirm Password field (up to 64 characters). 5.
Page 169: Authentication Settings
The user's assigned privileges determine what type of access is allowed. This is called authorization. When the Dominion KX II is configured for remote authentication, the external authentication server is used primarily for the purposes of authentication, not authorization.
Page 170: Implementing Ldap/Ldaps Remote Authentication
8. Select the Enable Secure LDAP checkbox if you would like to use SSL. This will enable the Secure LDAP Port field. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a cryptographic protocol that allows Dominion KX II to communicate securely with the LDAP/LDAPS server.
Page 171 13. User Search DN. This describes the name you want to bind against the LDAP/LDAPS, and where in the database to begin searching for the specified Base DN. An example Base Search value might be: cn=Users,dc=raritan,dc=com. Consult your authentication server administrator for the appropriate values to enter into these fields.
Page 172 Chapter 6: User Management 15. Active Directory Domain. Type the name of the Active Directory Domain. Note: Both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported.
Page 173: Returning User Group Information From Active Directory Server
2. On your Active Directory server, create new groups with the same group names as in the previous step. 3. On your AD server, assign the Dominion KX II users to the groups created in step 2. 4. From the Dominion KX II, enable and configure your AD server properly.
Page 174: Implementing Radius Remote Authentication
8. The Timeout is recorded in seconds and default timeout is 1 second, but can be changed as required. The timeout is the length of time the Dominion KX II waits for a response from the RADIUS server before sending another authentication request.
Page 175 Chapter 6: User Management CHAP - With CHAP, authentication can be requested by the server at any time. CHAP provides more security than PAP. Note: Both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported.
Page 176: Returning User Group Information Via Radius
GROUP_NAME is a string denoting the name of the group to which the user belongs and Dial Back Number is the number associated with the user account that the Dominion KX II modem will use to dial back to the user account.
Page 177 Stop(2) - Stops the accounting NAS-Port-Type (61) VIRTUAL (5) for network connections. NAS-Port (5) Always 0. NAS-IP-Address (4) The IP address for the Dominion KX II. User-Name (1) The user name entered at the login screen. Acct-Session-ID (44) Session ID for accounting.
Page 178: User Authentication Process
Chapter 6: User Management User Authentication Process When the device is configured to authenticate and authorize local users from CC, the order in which the user credentials are validated follows the following process:...
Page 179 Chapter 6: User Management Remote authentication follows the process specified in the flowchart below:...
Page 180: Change A Password
Chapter 6: User Management Change a Password To change your password: 1. Choose User Management > Change Password. The Change Password page opens. 2. Type your current password in the Old Password field. 3. Type a new password in the New Password field; retype the new password in the Confirm New Password field.
Page 181: Chapter 7 Device Management
• None (default) - This is the recommended option (static IP). Since the Dominion KX II is part of your network infrastructure, you most likely do not want its IP address to change frequently. This option allows you to set the network parameters.
Page 182: Network Basic Settings
Network Settings (on page 171). 1. From the Dominion KX II Local Console, choose Device Settings > Network. The Network Settings page opens. 2. Specify a meaningful Device Name for your Dominion KX II device using up to 16 alphanumeric characters, valid special characters, and no spaces.
Page 183 DNS addresses that will be used if the primary DNS server connection is lost due to an outage. a. Primary DNS Server IP Address b. Secondary DNS Server IP Address 7. When finished, click OK. Your Dominion KX II device is now network accessible.
Page 184: Lan Interface Settings
Autodetect (autonegotiator) does not properly set the network parameters, which results in network issues. In these instances, setting the Dominion KX II LAN Interface Speed & Duplex field to 100 Mbps/Full Duplex (or whatever option is appropriate to your network) addresses the issue.
Page 185 60 seconds. Note: The default ping interval and timeout causes remote sessions to be dropped when the Dominion KX II device tries to switch over. When this occurs, the remote session needs to be reestablished. Reducing these intervals to much lower values will allow remote sessions to stay connected, but will result in increased network traffic.
Page 186: Device Services
The Dominion KX II discovery occurs over a single, configurable TCP Port. The default is Port 5000, but you can configure it to use any TCP port except 80 and 443. To access the Dominion KX II from beyond a firewall, your firewall settings must enable two-way communication through the default Port 5000 or a non-default port configured here.
Page 187: Modem Settings
Chapter 7: Device Management Modem Settings To configure modem settings: 1. Click Device Settings > Modem Settings to open the Modem Settings page. 2. Select the Enable Modem checkbox. This will enable the Serial Line Speed and Modem Init String field. 3.
Page 188 Creating, Modifying and Deleting Profiles in MPC - Generation 2 Devices (on page 90). Note: Modem access directly to the Dominion KX II HTML interface is not supported. You must use standalone MPC to access the Dominion KX II via modem.
Page 189: Configuring Date/Time Settings
Chapter 7: Device Management Configuring 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.
Page 190: Event Management
Note: Both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported. 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 whether you want the event sent to one or several destinations.
Page 191: Configuring Event Management - Settings
SNMP fields. 3. In the Name, Contact, and Location fields, type the SNMP agent's name (that is, the device's name) as it appears in the Dominion KX II Console interface, a contact name related to this device, and where the Dominion device is physically located, respectively.
Page 192 Chapter 7: Device Management To reset to factory defaults: • Click the Reset To Defaults button. Note: Both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are supported. Note: IPv6 addresses cannot exceed 80 characters in length for the host name.
Page 193: Event Management - Destinations
Chapter 7: Device Management 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 the system events to track and where to send this information.
Page 194 Click the Reset To Defaults button. Warning: When using SNMP traps over UDP, it is possible for the Dominion KX II and the router that it is attached to to fall out of synchronization when the Dominion KX II is rebooted, preventing the SNMP trap, "reboot completed,"...
Page 195 Power strip device outlet status notification. rebootCompleted The Dominion KX II has completed its reboot. rebootStarted The Dominion KX II has begun to reboot, either through cycling power to the system or by a warm reboot from the OS. securityViolation Security violation.
Page 196 Chapter 7: Device Management Trap Name Description userModified A user account has been modified. userPasswordChanged This event is triggered if the password of any user of the device is modified. userSessionTimeout A user with an active session has experienced a session termination due to timeout.
Page 197: Power Supply Setup Page
Chapter 7: Device Management 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 supplies.
Page 198 Deselect the checkbox for the appropriate power supply. To reset to factory defaults: • Click the Reset To Defaults button. Note: The Dominion KX II does NOT report power supply status to CommandCenter. Dominion I (generation 1), however, does report power supply status to CommandCenter.
Page 199: Port Configuration Page
Chapter 7: Device Management Port Configuration Page The Port Configuration page displays a list of the Dominion KX II ports. Ports connected to KVM 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 name of Dominion-KX2_Port# is assigned, where Port# is the number of the Dominion KX II physical port.
Page 200: Power Control
2. Connect the female RJ-45 connector of the D2CIM-PWR to any of the available female system port connectors on the Dominion KX II using a straight through Cat 5 cable. 3. Attach an AC power cord to the target server and an available power strip outlet.
Page 201 Chapter 7: Device Management 5. Power on the Dominion KX II device.
Page 202 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 prepopulated; note that the (CIM) Type cannot be changed.
Page 203 Chapter 7: Device Management 3. Click OK.
Page 204 Port Access page. To use this feature, you will need: • Raritan remote power strip(s) • Power CIMs (D2CIM-PWR) To make power associations (associate power strip outlets to...
Page 205 Chapter 7: Device Management Removing Power Associations Do not physically remove a power strip from the Dominion KX II without first removing the power strip association in Device Settings. When a target has been associated with a power strip and the target is removed from the Dominion KX II, the power association remains.
Page 206 Chapter 7: Device Management 3. Finally, associate the active target to the correct power port.
Page 207: Usb Profiles (Port Page)
(on page 140). Note: To set USB profiles for a port, you must have a VM-CIM connected with firmware compatible with the current firmware version of the Dominion KX II. See Upgrading CIMs (on page 218). The profiles available to assign to a port appear in the Available list on the left.
Page 208 Chapter 7: Device Management 2. Click the Port Name for the KVM port you want to edit. The Port page opens. To select the USB profiles for a KVM port: 1. In the Select USB Profiles for Port section, select one or more USB profiles from the Available list.
Page 209 Chapter 7: Device Management Ctrl-Click to select several discontinuous profiles. 2. Click Add. The selected profiles appear in the Selected list. These are the profiles that can be use for the KVM target server connected to the port. To specify a preferred USB profile: 1.
Page 210 Chapter 7: Device Management 2. Click Remove. The selected profiles appear in the Available list. These profiles are no longer available for a KVM target server connected to this port. To apply a profile selection to multiple ports: 1. In the Apply Selected Profiles to Other Ports section, select the Apply checkbox for each KVM port you want to apply the current set of selected USB profiles to.
Page 211: Chapter 8 Security Management
Security Management Chapter 8 In This Chapter Security Settings..................202 Logon Limitations ..................203 Strong Passwords .................204 User Blocking ..................205 Encryption & Share................207 Checking Your Browser for AES Encryption .........209 Configuring IP Access Control ..............210...
Page 212: Security Settings
From the Security Settings page, you can specify login limitations, user blocking, password rules, and encryption and share settings. Raritan SSL certificates are used for public and private key exchanges, and provide an additional level of security. Raritan web server certificates are self-signed;...
Page 213: Logon Limitations
Chapter 8: Security Management To reset back to defaults: • Click Reset to Defaults. Logon Limitations Using logon limitations you can specify restrictions for single logon, password aging, and the logging off of idle users. Limitation Description Enable single logon When selected, only one login per user name is limitation allowed at any time.
Page 214: Strong Passwords
Strong passwords provide more secure local authentication for the system. Using strong passwords, you can specify the format of valid Dominion KX II local passwords such as minimum and maximum length, required characters, and password history retention. Strong passwords require user-created passwords to have a minimum of 8 characters with at least one alphabetical character and one nonalphabetical character (punctuation character or number).
Page 215: User Blocking
Chapter 8: Security Management Field Description Enforce at least one When checked, at least one special printable special character character (printable) is required in the password. Number of restricted This field represents the password passwords based on history history depth; that is, the number of prior passwords that cannot be repeated.
Page 216 Chapter 8: Security Management Option Description Users are denied access to the system for the Timer Lockout specified amount of time after exceeding the specified number of unsuccessful login attempts. When selected, the following fields are enabled: Attempts - The number of unsuccessful login attempts after which the user will be locked out.
Page 217: 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. Choose one of the options from the drop-down list. When an encryption...
Page 218 Checking Your Browser for AES Encryption (on page 209) for more information. Note: If you are running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Internet Explorer 7 cannot connect remotely to the Dominion KX II using AES- 128 encryption. • Apply Encryption Mode to KVM and Virtual Media. When selected, this option applies the selected encryption mode to both KVM and virtual media.
Page 219: Checking Your Browser For Aes Encryption
No reset action is taken. Resets Checking Your Browser for AES Encryption The Dominion KX II support AES-256. If you do not know if your browser uses AES, check with the browser manufacturer or navigate to the https://www.fortify.net/sslcheck.html website using the browser with the encryption method you want to check.
Page 220: Configuring Ip Access Control
Chapter 8: Security Management Configuring IP Access Control Using IP access control, you can control access to your Dominion KX II. 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.
Page 221 Chapter 8: Security Management 2. Type the IP address and subnet mask in the IPv4/Mask or IPv6/Prefix Length field. 3. Choose the Policy from the drop-down list. 4. Click Insert. If the rule # you just typed equals an existing rule #, the new rule is placed ahead of the exiting rule and all rules are moved down in the list.
Page 222 Chapter 8: Security Management 3. You are prompted to confirm the deletion. Click OK.
Page 223: Chapter 9 Maintenance
Description - Detailed description of the event. To save the audit log: Note: Saving the audit log is available only on the Dominion KX II Remote Console, not on the Local Console. 1. Click the Save to File button. A Save File dialog appears.
Page 224: Device Information
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. To view information about your Dominion KX II and CIMs: •...
Page 225: Backup And Restore
In addition to using backup and restore for business continuity purposes, you can use this feature as a time-saving mechanism. For instance, you can quickly provide access to your team from another Dominion KX II, by backing up the user configuration settings from the Dominion KX II in use and restoring those configurations to the new Dominion KX II.
Page 226 To restore your Dominion KX II: WARNING: 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 usernames and passwords, you will be locked out of the Dominion KX II.
Page 227: Usb Profile Management
Raritan tech support. These profiles are designed to address the needs of your target server’s configuration, in the event that the set of standard profiles does not already address them. Raritan tech support will provide the custom profile and work with you to verify the solution for your target server’s specific needs.
Page 228: Handling Conflicts In Profile Names
(on page 217) for more information. Upgrading CIMs Use this procedure to upgrade CIMs using the firmware versions stored in the memory of your Dominion KX II device. In general, all CIMs are upgraded when you upgrade the device firmware using the Firmware Upgrade page.
Page 229: Upgrading Firmware
Upgrading Firmware 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 Dominion KX II Remote Console only. Important: Do not turn off your Dominion KX II unit or disconnect CIMs while the upgrade is in progress - doing so will likely result in damage to the unit or CIMs.
Page 230 Upon completion of the upgrade, the unit reboots (1 beep sounds to signal that the reboot has completed). 8. As prompted, close the browser and wait approximately 5 minutes before logging in to the Dominion KX II again.
Page 231: Upgrade History
Choose Maintenance > Upgrade History. The Upgrade History page opens. Information is provided about the Dominion KX II upgrade(s) that have been run, the final status of the upgrade, the start and end times, and the previous and current firmware versions. Information is also provided about the CIMS, which can be obtained by clicking the show link for an upgrade.
Page 232 Chapter 9: Maintenance To reboot your Dominion KX II: 1. Choose Maintenance > Reboot. The Reboot page opens. 2. Click the Reboot button. You are prompted to confirm the action. 3. Click Yes to proceed with the reboot.
Page 233: Stop Cc-Sg Management
Chapter 9: Maintenance Stop CC-SG Management While the Dominion KX II is under CC-SG management, if you try to access the device directly, you are notified that it the device is under CC- SG management. If you are managing the Dominion KX II through CC-SG and connectivity...
Page 234 Chapter 9: Maintenance 3. Click Yes to remove the device CC-SG management. Once CC-SG management has ended, a confirmation will be displayed.
Page 235: Chapter 10 Diagnostics
Ping Host Page..................228 Trace Route to Host Page ..............228 Device Diagnostics ................230 Network Interface Page The Dominion KX II provides information about the status of your network interface. To view information about your network interface: • Choose Diagnostics > Network Interface. The Network Interface page opens.
Page 236: Network Statistics Page
Chapter 10: Diagnostics Network Statistics Page The Dominion KX II provides statistics about your network interface. To view statistics about your network interface: 1. Choose Diagnostics > Network Statistics. The Network Statistics page opens. 2. Choose the appropriate option from the Options drop-down list:...
Page 237 Chapter 10: Diagnostics Interfaces - Produces a page similar to the one displayed here. Route - Produces a page similar to the one displayed here. 3. Click the Refresh button. The relevant information is displayed in the Result field.
Page 238: 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 is accessible.
Page 239 Chapter 10: Diagnostics 2. Type either the IP address or host name into the IP Address/Host Name field. Note: The host name cannot exceed 232 characters in length. 3. Choose the maximum hops from the drop-down list (5 to 50 in increments of 5).
Page 240: Device Diagnostics
Chapter 10: Diagnostics Device Diagnostics Note: This page is for use by Raritan Field Engineers or when you are directed by Raritan Technical Support. Device diagnostics downloads the diagnostics information from the Dominion KX II to the client machine. Two operations can be performed on this page: •...
Page 241 Click the Save to File button. The File Download dialog opens. b. Click Save. The Save As dialog box opens. c. Navigate to the desired directory and click Save. d. Email this file as directed by Raritan Technical Support.
Page 242: Chapter 11 Command Line Interface (Cli)
Overview The Command Line Interface(CLI) can be used to configure the Dominion KX II network interface and perform diagnostic functions provided you have the appropriate permissions to do so. The following figures describe an overview of the CLI commands. See...
Page 243: Accessing The Dominion Kx Ii Using Cli
SSH Access from a Windows PC To open an SSH session from a Windows PC: 1. Launch the SSH client software. 2. Enter the IP address of the Dominion KX II server. For example, 192.168.0.192. 3. Choose SSH, which uses the default configuration port 22.
Page 244: Ssh Access From A Unix/Linux Workstation
Due to the lack of security, user name, password and all traffic is in clear-text on the wire. Telnet access is disabled by default. Enabling Telnet If you wish to use Telnet to access the Dominion KX II, first access the Dominion KX II from the CLI or a browser. To enable Telnet: •...
Page 245: Access Telnet From A Windows Pc
3. Click OK. The Telnet page opens. 4. At the prompt enter the following command: Microsoft Telnet> open <IP address> where <IP address> is the Dominion KX II IP address. 5. Press the Enter key. The following message appears: Connecting To <IP address>...
Page 246: Navigation Of The Cli
Chapter 11: Command Line Interface (CLI) After reviewing the following Navigation of the CLI (on page 236) section, perform the Initial Configuration tasks. Navigation of the CLI Before using the CLI, it is important to understand CLI navigation and syntax. There are also some keystroke combinations that simplify CLI use.
Page 247: Completion Of Commands
Following are the commands that are available at all CLI levels. These commands also help navigate through the CLI. Commands Description Return to the top level of the CLI hierarchy, or the “username” prompt. history Display the last 200 commands the user entered into the Dominion KX II CLI.
Page 248: Initial Configuration Using Cli
(on page 11) for more information. Dominion KX II devices come from the factory with default factory settings. When you first power up and connect to the device, you must set the following basic parameters so the device can be accessed securely from the network: 1.
Page 249: Setting Network Parameters
Important: If the password is forgotten, the Dominion KX II will need to be reset to the factory default from the Reset button on the back of the Dominion KX II. The initial configuration tasks will need to be performed again if this is done.
Page 250: Security Issues
• Providing authentication and authorization for users. • Security profile. The Dominion KX II supports each of these elements; however, they must be configured prior to general use. Administering the Dominion KX II Console Server Configuration Commands Note: CLI commands are the same for SSH, Telnet, and Local Port access sessions.
Page 251: Configuring Network
Chapter 11: Command Line Interface (CLI) Configuring Network The network menu commands are used to configure the Dominion KX II network adapter. Commands Description interface Configure the Dominion KX II device network interface. name Network name configuration ipv6 Set/get IPv6 network parameters.
Page 252: Name Command
Chapter 11: Command Line Interface (CLI) Name Command The name command is used to configure the network name. The syntax of the name is: name [devicename <devicename>] [hostname <hostname>] Device name configuration devicename <devicename> Device Name hostname <hostname> Preferred host name (DHCP only) Name Command Example The following command sets the network name:...
Page 253: Chapter 12 Dominion Kx Ii Local Console
Available Resolutions ................246 Dominion KX II Local Console Support Languages ......246 Server Display ..................247 Hotkeys....................248 Accessing a Target Server ..............248 Returning to the Dominion KX II Local Console Interface.....248 Local Port Administration...............249 Resetting the Dominion KX II Using the Reset Button ......253...
Page 254: Overview
Chapter 12: Dominion KX II Local Console Overview The 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 Local Console provides a direct analog connection to your connected servers, which provides the same performance is as if you were directly connected to the server's keyboard, mouse, and video ports.
Page 255: Using The Dominion Kx Ii Local Console
In either case, the Dominion KX II allows access only to those servers to which a user has access permissions. See User Management (on page 149) for additional information on specifying server access and security settings.
Page 256: Available Resolutions
US English, UK English, German, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Belgian, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. Note: Keyboard use for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean is for display only; local language input is not supported at this time for Dominion KX II Local Console functions.
Page 257: Server Display
Port Number sequence. • Port Name - The name of the Dominion KX II port. Initially, this set to Dominion KX II-Port#, but you can change the name to something more descriptive. When you click on the Port Name link, an Action Menu is opened.
Page 258: Hotkeys
The Local Port hot key allows you to rapidly access the Dominion KX II Local Console user interface when a target server is currently being viewed.
Page 259: Local Port Administration
Chapter 12: Dominion KX II Local Console Local Port Administration The Dominion KX II can be managed by either the Dominion KX II Local Console or the Dominion KX II Remote Console. Note that the Dominion KX II Local Console also provides access to these administrative functions: •...
Page 260 Select the Power Save Mode checkbox. b. Set the amount of time (in minutes) in which Power Save Mode will be initiated. 6. Choose the resolution for the Dominion KX II Local Console from the drop-down list: 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024 7.
Page 261 Chapter 12: Dominion KX II Local Console Note: If you initially choose not to ignore CC Manage mode on the local port but later want local port access, you will have to remove the device from under CC-SG management (from within CC-SG).
Page 262: Dominion Kx Ii Local Console Factory Reset
Chapter 12: Dominion KX II Local Console Dominion KX II Local Console Factory Reset 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.
Page 263: Resetting The Dominion Kx Ii Using The Reset Button
Chapter 12: Dominion KX II Local Console Resetting the Dominion KX II Using the Reset Button At the back of the Dominion KX II, there is a Reset button. It is recessed to prevent accidental presses (you will need a pointed object to use this button).
Page 264: Appendix A Specifications
Supported Video Resolutions Ensure that each target server's video resolution and refresh rate are supported by the Dominion KX II and that the signal is noninterlaced. Video resolution and cable length are important factors in the ability to obtain mouse synchronization. See...
Page 265: Supported Keyboard Languages
Note: Composite Sync and Sync-on-Green video require an additional adapter. Supported Keyboard Languages The Dominion KX II provides keyboard support for the languages listed in the following table. Note: You can use the keyboard for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean for display only;...
Page 266: Supported Operating Systems (Clients)
Windows 2000 SP4® Windows Vista® Red Hat® Linux 9.0 Yes. Locally held ISO image, Remote File Server mounting directly from Dominion KX II Red Hat Enterprise Yes. Locally held ISO image, Remote Workstation 3.0 and 4.0 File Server mounting directly from Dominion KX II SUSE Linux Professional 9.2...
Page 267: Supported Browsers
Safari 2.0 Supported CIMs and Operating Systems (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...
Page 268 Appendix A: Specifications Supported Operating system and Virtual Absolute Intelligent Standard Paragon CIMs serial devices (where media mouse mouse mouse applicable) mode mode mode • • P2CIM-PS2 Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows 2000 Server • Windows 2003 Server •...
Page 269 Appendix A: Specifications Supported Operating system and Virtual Absolute Intelligent Standard Paragon CIMs serial devices (where media mouse mouse mouse applicable) mode mode mode • • UKVMPD Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows 2000 Server • Windows 2003 Server •...
Page 270 Appendix A: Specifications Supported Target server Virtual Absolute Intelligent Standard Dominion KX I media mouse mouse mouse DCIMs mode mode mode • • DCIM-PS2 Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows 2000 Server • Windows 2003 Server • Windows Vista •...
Page 271 Appendix A: Specifications Supported Target server Virtual Absolute Intelligent Standard Dominion KX I media mouse mouse mouse DCIMs mode mode mode • • DCIM-USB G2 Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows 2000 Server • Windows 2003 Server • Windows Vista •...
Page 272 Appendix A: Specifications Supported Target server and Virtual Absolute Intelligent Standard Dominion KX II remote power strips media mouse mode mouse mouse D2CIMs (where applicable) mode mode • • D2CIM-VUSB Windows XP • Windows 2000 • Windows 2000 Server •...
Page 273: Certified Modems
Appendix A: Specifications Certified Modems • US Robotics 56K 5686E • ZOOM v90 • ZOOM v92 • US Robotics Sportster 56K • US Robotics Courier 56K Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature 0°C- 40°C (32°F - 104°F) Humidity 20% - 85% RH Altitude Vibration 5-55-5 HZ, 0.38mm, 1 minutes per cycle;...
Page 274 (WxDxH) (WxDxH) DKX2-108 8-Port 78581362410 Dual Power 8.58 lbs 1.75" x 17.32" 14.3 lbs 22" x 16.6" x Dominion KX II 100/240 V x 11.4" 6.5" with 1-user 50/60 Hz 3.9kg 44mm x 6.5 kg 559mm x Network 0.6A...
Page 275: Computer Interface Modules (Cims)
(WxDxH) (WxDxH) DKX2-416 16-Port 78581362535 Dual Power 9.04 lbs 17.3” x 11.6” x 14.94 lbs 22” x 16.5” x Dominion KX II 100/240 V 1.75” 6.5” with 4-user 50/60 Hz 4.1 kg 440 mm x 295 6.8 kg 560 mm x 420...
Page 276 0.2 lbs 7.2" x 9" x 0.6" 785813338549 Computer Interface Module [Sun Port, HD15 Video] D2CIM- Dominion KX II 0.2 lbs 1.3" x 3.0" x 0.6" 0.2 lbs 7.2" x 9" x 0.6" 785813332011 Computer Interface Module for Remote Power...
Page 277: Remote Connection
Appendix A: Specifications Part Line item Product Product Shipping Shipping UPC code number description weight dimensions weight dimensions (WxDxH) (WxDxH) D2CIM- Bulk pack of 64 22.5 lbs, 9.4”x22.6”x13.0” 22.5 lbs, 9.4”x22.6”x13. 785813332097 DVUSB - D2CIM-DVUSB 10.2 kg 10.2 kg 0” 240x575x330 64PAC (mm)
Page 278 HTTPS for complete security. The Dominion KX II responds to Port 80 for user convenience, relieving users from having to explicitly type in the URL field to access the Dominion KX II, but while still preserving complete security.
Page 279: Target Server Connection Distance And Video Resolution
150 ft (45 m) Note: Due to the multiplicity of server manufacturers and types, OS versions, video drivers, and so forth and the subjective nature of video quality, Raritan cannot guarantee performance across all distances in all environments. See the...
Page 280: Network Speed Settings
Appendix A: Specifications Network Speed Settings Dominion KX II network speed setting Network Auto 1000/Full 100/Full 100/Half 10/Full 10/Half switch port Highest 1000/Full Dominion 100/Half Dominion 10/Half setting Auto Available KX II: KX II: Speed 100/Full 10/Full Switch: Switch: 100/Half...
Page 281 Note: For reliable network communication, configure the Dominion KX II and the LAN switch to the same LAN Interface Speed and Duplex. For example, configure both the Dominion KX II and LAN Switch to Autodetect (recommended) or set both to a fixed speed/duplex such as...
Page 282: Appendix B Updating The Ldap Schema
From LDAP When an LDAP/LDAPS authentication is successful, the Dominion KX II determines the permissions for a given user based on the permissions of the user's group. Your remote LDAP server can provide these user group...
Page 283: Setting The Registry To Permit Write Operations To The Schema
Appendix B: Updating the LDAP Schema Setting the Registry to Permit Write Operations to the Schema To allow a domain controller to write to the schema, you must set a registry entry that permits schema updates. To permit write operations to the schema: 1.
Page 284: Adding Attributes To The Class
Appendix B: Updating the LDAP Schema 3. Click New and then choose Attribute. When the warning message appears, click Continue and the Create New Attribute dialog appears. 4. Type rciusergroup in the Common Name field. 5. Type rciusergroup in the LDAP Display Name field. 6.
Page 285 Appendix B: Updating the LDAP Schema 2. Scroll to the user class in the right pane and right-click it. 3. Choose Properties from the menu. The user Properties dialog appears. 4. Click the Attributes tab to open it. 5. Click Add.
Page 286: Updating The Schema Cache
Appendix B: Updating the LDAP Schema 6. Choose rciusergroup from the Select Schema Object list. 7. Click OK in the Select Schema Object dialog. 8. Click OK in the User Properties dialog. Updating the Schema Cache To update the schema cache: 1.
Page 287 Appendix B: Updating the LDAP Schema 3. Go to the directory where the support tools were installed. Run adsiedit.msc. The ADSI Edit window opens. 4. Open the Domain.
Page 288 Appendix B: Updating the LDAP Schema 5. In the left pane of the window, select the CN=Users folder. 6. Locate the user name whose properties you want to adjust in the right pane. Right-click the user name and select Properties.
Page 289 7. Click the Attribute Editor tab if it is not already open. Choose rciusergroup from the Attributes list. 8. Click Edit. The String Attribute Editor dialog appears. 9. Type the user group (created in the Dominion KX II) in the Edit Attribute field. 10. Click OK.
Page 290: Appendix C Informational Notes
Java cache. See your Java documentation or MPC Requirements and Installation Instructions. The Dominion KX II Remote Console and MPC require the JRE to function. The Dominion KX II Remote Console checks the Java version. If the version is incorrect or outdated, you will be prompted to download a compatible version.
Page 291: Ipv6 Support Notes
Windows XP and Windows 2003 users will need to install the Microsoft IPV6 service pack to enable IPV6. Mac Leopard • IPv6 is not supported in Dominion KX II version 2.0.20 for Mac Leopard. Samba • IPv6 is not supported for use with virtual media when using Samba.
Page 292: Keyboards
Appendix C: Informational Notes Keyboards Non-US Keyboards French Keyboard Caret Symbol (Linux Clients Only) The Virtual KVM Client and the Multi-Platform Client (MPC) do not process the key combination of Alt Gr + 9 as the caret symbol (^) when using French keyboards with Linux clients.
Page 293 Keyboard Language Preference (Fedora Linux Clients) Because the Sun JRE on Linux has problems generating the correct KeyEvents for foreign-language keyboards configured using System Preferences, Raritan recommends that you configure foreign keyboards using the methods described in the following table. Language...
Page 294 Appendix C: Informational Notes Language Configuration method Swiss-German System Settings (Control Center) Norwegian Keyboard Indicator Swedish Keyboard Indicator Danish Keyboard Indicator Japanese System Settings (Control Center) Korean System Settings (Control Center) Slovenian System Settings (Control Center) Italian System Settings (Control Center) Note: The Keyboard Indicator should be used on Linux systems using Gnome as a desktop environment.
Page 295: Macintosh Keyboard
Appendix C: Informational Notes Macintosh Keyboard When a Macintosh is used as the client, the following keys on the Mac keyboard are not captured by the Java Runtime Environment (JRE): • • • • • • Volume Up • Volume Down •...
Page 296: Mouse Pointer Synchronization (Fedora)
Resolving Fedora Core Focus Using the Multi-Platform Client (MPC), occasionally there is an inability to log on to a Dominion KX II device or to access KVM target servers (Windows, SUSE, and so forth). In addition, the Ctrl+Alt+M key combination may not bring up the Keyboard Shortcut menu. This situation occurs with the following client configuration: Fedora Core 6 and Firefox 1.5 or 2.0.
Page 297: Suse/Vesa Video Modes
X.org configuration file. These video modes do not correspond exactly with VESA video mode timing (even when a VESA monitor is selected). The Dominion KX II, on the other hand, relies on exact VESA mode timing for proper synchronization. This disparity can result in black borders, missing sections of the picture, and noise.
Page 298: Help For Choosing Usb Profiles
Appendix C: Informational Notes Help for Choosing USB Profiles When you are connected to a KVM target server in VKC, you can view information about USB profiles via the Help on USB Profiles command on the USB Profile menu.
Page 299 The USB Profile Menu selections are configurable via the Console Device Settings > Port Configuration page. Should none of the standard USB profiles provided by Raritan meet your target server requirements, Raritan Technical Support can work with you to arrive at a solution tailored for that target. Raritan recommends that you do the following: 1.
Page 300: Cims
In the About Raritan Virtual KVM Client dialog, the version is displayed as “Version Unknown”. Proxy Mode and MPC If you are using Dominion KX II in a CC-SG configuration, do not use the CC-SG proxy mode if you are planning to use the Multi-Platform Client (MPC).
Page 301: Moving Px Between Ports Of The Dominion Kx Ii
Appendix C: Informational Notes Moving PX between ports of the Dominion KX II If you move a PX between ports of the same Dominion KX II and resume management within one minute, CC-SG may display an error message. If you resume management, the display will be updated.
Page 302: Appendix D Faqs
Appendix D FAQs In This Chapter General Questions.................293 Remote Access ..................295 Universal Virtual Media................297 USB Profiles ..................298 Ethernet and IP Networking ..............300 IPv6 Networking ..................307 Servers ....................309 Installation .....................310 Local Port....................312 Power Control..................314 Scalability....................315 Computer Interface Modules (CIMs) .............316 Security....................317 Manageability ..................318 Miscellaneous..................319...
Page 303: General Questions
Dominion KX II still works flawlessly to enable these configurations to be made. How do the new features of the Dominion KX II compare to the KX The Dominion KX II has many new and exciting features, including virtual...
Page 304 How large is the Dominion KX II? The Dominion KX II is only 1U high (except KX2-464, which is 2U), fits in a standard 19" rack mount, and is only 11.4" (29 cm) deep.
Page 305: Remote Access
Yes, the local port is completely independent of the remote “ports.” The local port can access the same server using the PC-Share feature. In order to access the Dominion KX II from a client, what hardware, software or network configuration is required? Because the Dominion KX II is completely web-accessible, it doesn't require installation of proprietary software on clients used for access.
Page 306 Yes. Both the Virtual KVM Client and the Multi-Platform Client (MPC), allow non-Windows users to connect to KVM target servers through the Dominion KX I and Dominion KX II switches. MPC can be run via web browsers and standalone. Refer to...
Page 307: Universal Virtual Media
Yes. Virtual media sessions are secured using AES or RC4 encryption. What is required for virtual media? A Dominion KX II virtual media CIM is required. There are two of these CIMs: the D2CIM-VUSB and the new D2CIM-DVUSB. The D2CIM-DVUSB has dual USB connectors and should be purchased by customers who wish to utilize virtual media at the BIOS level.
Page 308: Usb Profiles
Individual or groups of ports can be configured by the administrator to use a specific USB profile in the Dominion KX II’s Port Configuration pages. A USB profile can also be selected in the Dominion KX II client when required. What happens if I don't choose the correct USB profile?
Page 309 You must use a D2CIM-VUSB or D2CIM-DVUSB with updated firmware. Will Raritan provide USB profiles for other target server configurations? Raritan will provide new USB profiles to suit customer needs. As these profiles become available, they will be included in firmware upgrades.
Page 310: Ethernet And Ip Networking
Yes. The Dominion KX II features dual gigabit Ethernet ports to provide redundant failover capabilities. Should the primary Ethernet port (or the switch/router to which it is connected) fail, the Dominion KX II will failover to the secondary network port with the same IP address, ensuring that server operations are not disrupted.
Page 311 Unlike KX I, the Noise Filter parameter does not generally have a large role in reducing bandwidth or improving performance. How much bandwidth does the Dominion KX II use for common tasks? Bandwidth primarily depends on the user's task and actions. The more the server's video screen changes, the more bandwidth is utilized.
Page 312 Appendix D: FAQs User task Default 1Mb speed & 1Mb speed & 15 bit color 8 bit color Close Start menu 75 - 100 KB/s 25 - 50 KB/s 10 - 15 KB/s Starfield screen 25 - 50 KB/s 10 - 15 KB/s 7 - 10 KB/s saver 3D pipes screen...
Page 313 How can I reduce bandwidth? The Dominion KX II provides a variety of settings in our remote clients to optimize bandwidth and performance. The default settings will provide an at-the-rack level of performance in standard LAN/WAN environments with economical use of bandwidth.
Page 314 Can I access the Dominion KX II over a wireless connection? Yes. The Dominion KX II not only uses standard Ethernet, but also very conservative bandwidth with very high quality video. Thus, if a wireless client has network connectivity to the Dominion KX II, servers can be configured and managed at BIOS-level wirelessly.
Page 315 No. The Dominion KX II is a completely self-sufficient. After assigning an IP address to the Dominion KX II, it is ready to use. Its web browser and authentication capabilities are completely built-in. If an external authentication server (such as LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, etc.) is used, the Dominion KX II allows this as well, and will...
Page 316 Appendix D: FAQs When changing the IP address of the Dominion KX II or swapping in a new Dominion KX II, sufficient time must be allowed for its IP and MAC addresses to be known throughout the Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks.
Page 317: Ipv6 Networking
How do I enable IPv6 on the Dominion KX II? Use the Network Settings page, available from the Device Settings menu in Dominion KX II. Enable IPv6 addressing and choose manual or auto- configuration. You must also enable it in MPC.
Page 318 Appendix D: FAQs The Dominion KX II’s default networking is set at the factory for IPv4 only. When you are ready to use IPv6, then follow the above instructions to enable IPv6/IPv4 dual stack operation. Where can I get more information on IPv6? See www.ipv6.org for general information on IPv6.
Page 319: Servers
No. The Dominion KX II is a completely self-sufficient device. After assigning an IP address to the Dominion KX II, it's ready to use since it comes with web browser and authentication capabilities completely built- What software do I have to install in order to access the Dominion KX II from a particular workstation? None.
Page 320: Installation
Servers that connect to the Dominion KX II require a Dominion or Paragon CIM, which connects directly to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of the server. Then, connect each CIM to the Dominion KX II using standard UTP (twisted pair) cable such as Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6.
Page 321 How many servers can be connected to each the Dominion KX II device? The Dominion KX II models range from 8, 16, or 32 server ports in a 1U chassis to 64 server ports in a 2U chassis. This is the industry's highest digital KVM switch port density.
Page 322: Local Port
Local Port Can I access my servers directly from the rack? Yes. At the rack, the Dominion KX II functions just like a traditional KVM switch, allowing control of up to 64 servers using a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
Page 323 Raritan's optional CommandCenter Secure Gateway management device. To be clear, if the name of a server via the Dominion KX II onscreen display is changed, this updates all remote clients and external management servers in real-time.
Page 324: Power Control
If a power supply or input fails, will I be notified? The Dominion KX II front panel LED will notify the user of a power failure. An entry will also be sent to the Audit Log and displayed on the Dominion KX II Remote Client User Interface.
Page 325: Scalability
Appendix D: FAQs To take advantage of the Dominion KX II's integrated power control user interface, and more importantly, integrated security, use Raritan's Remote Power Control (RPC) power strips. RPCs come in many outlet, connector, and amp variations. The D2CIM-PWR must be purchased to connect the RPC to the Dominion KX II.
Page 326: Computer Interface Modules (Cims)
Dominion KX II. Also note that when connected to the Dominion KX II, Paragon CIMs transmit video at a distance of up to 150 feet, the same as the Dominion KX II CIMs; not at 1000 feet [300 meters], as they do when connected to Paragon.
Page 327: Security
Yes, the Dominion KX II has administrator-configurable, strong password checking to ensure that user-created passwords meet corporate and/or government standards and are resistant to brute force hacking. If the Dominion KX II encryption mode is set to Auto, what level of encryption is achieved?
Page 328: Manageability
Can the Dominion KX II integrate with Syslog? Yes. In addition to the Dominion KX II's own internal logging capabilities, the Dominion KX II can send all logged events to a centralized Syslog server. Can the Dominion KX II integrate with SNMP? Yes.
Page 329: Miscellaneous
I changed and subsequently forgot the Dominion KX II's administrative password; can you retrieve it for me? The Dominion KX II contains a hardware reset button that can be used to factory reset the device, which will reset the administrative password on the device.
Page 331: Index
Closing a Remote Connection • 97 Accessing Telnet from a Windows PC • 234 Color Calibration • 118 Accessing the Dominion KX II Using CLI • 233 Command Line Interface (CLI) • 1, 232 Add New Favorite • 47 Common Commands for All Command Line Adding a New User •...
Page 332 Dominion KX II Local Console • 243 IBM AIX 5.3 Settings • 33 Dominion KX II Devices • 37 Implementing LDAP/LDAPS Remote Dominion KX II Local Console Factory Reset • Authentication • 160, 163 Implementing RADIUS Remote Authentication Dominion KX II Local Console Interface • 245 •...
Page 333 Removing a Keyboard Macro • 61 Navigation of the CLI • 236 Requirements and Installation • 73 Navigator • 74 Resetting the Dominion KX II Using the Reset Navigator Display and Sort Options • 78 Button • 208, 253 Navigator Icons • 76 Resolving Fedora Core Focus •...
Page 334 Operations to the Schema • 273 TCP and UDP Ports Used • 267 Shortcut Menu • 98, 105, 121 Telnet Connection to the Dominion KX II • 234 Shortcut Menu Key Options • 99 Terminology • 7, 22 Simultaneous Users • 245 Tool Options - Enable Logging and Configure Single Cursor Mode/Dual Cursor Mode •...
Page 335 User Guide • 9 User List • 157 User Management • 22, 149, 245 Users • 157 Using the Dominion KX II Local Console • 245 Using Virtual Media • 133 Video Properties • 61 Video Settings • 62 Video Settings - Generation 2 Devices • 116...
Page 336: United Kingdom
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Raritan Dominion KX II User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

In this Chapter What's New in the User Guide

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Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration

Chapter 3 Working with Target Servers

Chapter 4 Virtual Media

Chapter 5 Configuring USB Profiles

Chapter 6 User Management

Chapter 7 Device Management

Chapter 8 Security Management

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Chapter 9 Maintenance

In this Chapter Network Interface Page

Chapter 10 Diagnostics

In this Chapter Overview

Chapter 11 Command Line Interface (CLI)

Chapter 12 Dominion KX II Local Console

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Updating the LDAP Schema

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Appendix C Informational Notes

Appendix D Faqs

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