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FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful
interference.

Trademark Information

Product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Dominion, IP-Reach, Paragon, MasterConsole, and their respective logos are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Raritan Computer, Inc. PS/2, RS/6000, and PC/AT are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation. Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other marks are the
property of their respective owners.

Japanese Approvals

For assistance in the U.S., please contact the Raritan Technical Support Team

at [phone] or e-mail us at [e-mail]

Ask for Technical Support – Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 8:00pm, EST.

For assistance internationally, please contact your regional Raritan office.

Important Information

Login

• The default Dominion KX login user name is admin and the password is raritan. This user has

administrative privileges.

• Passwords are case sensitive and must be entered in the exact case combination in which they were

created.

• The default password raritan must be entered entirely in lowercase letters.

• To ensure security, change the default password as soon as possible.

Default IP Address

• Dominion KX ships with the default IP address of 192.168.0.192.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1

Dominion KX Overview..............................................................................................................1

Product Photos...........................................................................................................................2

Product Features........................................................................................................................3

Terminology ...............................................................................................................................4

Package Contents......................................................................................................................4

Chapter 2: Installation.................................................................... 5

Configuring Target Servers........................................................................................................5

Server Video Resolution....................................................................................................................5

Desktop Background .........................................................................................................................5

Windows XP / Windows 2003 Settings..............................................................................................5

Windows 2000 / ME Settings.............................................................................................................6

Windows 95 / 98 / NT Settings ..........................................................................................................6

Linux Settings....................................................................................................................................6

Sun Solaris Settings ..........................................................................................................................6

Apple Macintosh Settings ..................................................................................................................7

Configuring Network Firewall Settings.......................................................................................7

Physical Connections.................................................................................................................8

Initial Configuration ....................................................................................................................9

Note to CommandCenter Users...............................................................................................10

Connect to Dominion KX Remotely .........................................................................................10

Launch Raritan Remote Client (RRC)..............................................................................................10

Establish a Connection....................................................................................................................11

Chapter 3: Raritan Remote Client (RRC)...................................... 13

Invoking RRC via Web Browser...............................................................................................13

Security Settings..............................................................................................................................13

Launching RRC ...............................................................................................................................13

Removing RRC From the Browser Cache.......................................................................................14

Optional: Installing RRC Software ...........................................................................................15

RRC Window Layout................................................................................................................15

RRC Navigator.........................................................................................................................16

Navigator Options............................................................................................................................17

Creating New Profiles......................................................................................................................17

Establishing a New Connection.......................................................................................................19

Closing a Remote Connection.........................................................................................................19

RRC Toolbar and Shortcuts.....................................................................................................20

RRC Status Bar........................................................................................................................21

Remote KVM Console Control.................................................................................................22

Single Mouse Mode / Dual Mouse Mode.................................................................................22

Full Screen Mode.............................................................................................................................23

Keyboard Macros.............................................................................................................................24

Connection and Video Properties....................................................................................................27

Connection and Video Properties....................................................................................................27

Color Calibration.............................................................................................................................. 29

Select Administrative Functions via RRC ................................................................................30

Firmware Upgrade...........................................................................................................................30

Device Restart.................................................................................................................................30

Device Configuration Backup and Restore......................................................................................30

Log Files..........................................................................................................................................30

Chapter 4: Administrative Functions ........................................... 31

Launching Dominion KX Manager...........................................................................................31

Dominion KX Manager Interface..............................................................................................32

Network Configuration..............................................................................................................32

System-Level Security Parameters..........................................................................................34

Users, Groups, and Access Permissions.................................................................................36

Overview..........................................................................................................................................36

Relationship Between Users and Group Entries..............................................................................36

Create or Edit User Groups and Access Permissions .....................................................................37

Delete User Groups.........................................................................................................................38

Create or Edit Users........................................................................................................................38

Delete Users....................................................................................................................................39

Remote Authentication.............................................................................................................39

Introduction......................................................................................................................................39

Remote Authentication Implementation...........................................................................................39

General Settings for Remote Authentication....................................................................................41

View Dominion KX Event Log (Status) ....................................................................................43

Forced User Logoff ..................................................................................................................44

Reboot Dominion KX................................................................................................................44

Performance Settings...............................................................................................................44

Time and Date..........................................................................................................................45

Chapter 5: Local Console Port Access ........................................ 47

Local Port Functionality............................................................................................................47

Selecting Servers.....................................................................................................................48

Local Port Administration.........................................................................................................49

Appendix A: Specifications .......................................................... 51

Remote Connection .................................................................................................................51

Raritan Remote Client (RRC) Applet.......................................................................................51

Dominion KX Manager (Remote Administration Applet)..........................................................51

TCP Ports Used.......................................................................................................................52

KVM Input ................................................................................................................................52

Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions.................................... 53

General Questions...................................................................................................................53

Remote Access........................................................................................................................53

Ethernet Networking.................................................................................................................55

Servers.....................................................................................................................................57

Installation................................................................................................................................58

Local Port.................................................................................................................................59

Power Control ..........................................................................................................................60

Scalability.................................................................................................................................61

Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)........................................................................................61

Security ....................................................................................................................................62

Manageability...........................................................................................................................62

Miscellaneous ..........................................................................................................................63

Table of Figures

Figure 1 Dominion KX Configuration............................................................................................................1

Figure 2 Dominion KX Front and Rear Panels.............................................................................................2

Figure 3 Dominion KX Computer Interface Module (CIM)............................................................................2

Figure 4 Terminology and Topology ............................................................................................................4

Figure 5 Solaris Mouse Configuration Window............................................................................................6

Figure 6 Back Panel of Dominion KX...........................................................................................................8

Figure 7 RRC Connection Window ............................................................................................................ 10

Figure 8 RRC Screen................................................................................................................................. 11

Figure 9 Type the IP Address of your Dominion KX unit............................................................................13

Figure 10 RRC Loading Screen................................................................................................................. 13

Figure 11 Possible Security Alert Screens.................................................................................................14

Figure 12 RRC Screen Components .........................................................................................................15

Figure 13 Expanded RRC Navigation Tree................................................................................................16

Figure 14 Connection Profile Window........................................................................................................17

Figure 15 Connect tab ...............................................................................................................................18

Figure 16 Security tab................................................................................................................................19

Figure 17 RRC Toolbar..............................................................................................................................20

Figure 18 RRC Status Bar Components.................................................................................................... 21

Figure 19 Navigation Tree..........................................................................................................................22

Figure 20 Remote Desktop, where dual mouse cursors will appear..........................................................22

Figure 21 Standard View ...........................................................................................................................23

Figure 22 Full Screen Mode.......................................................................................................................23

Figure 23 Add Keyboard Macro Window ...................................................................................................24

Figure 24 Add Keyboard Macro Window ...................................................................................................25

Figure 25 Keyboard Macros Window......................................................................................................... 25

Figure 26 Minimize All Window Menu Option.............................................................................................26

Figure 27 Modify Connection Window .......................................................................................................27

Figure 28 Settings Window........................................................................................................................ 28

Figure 29 Example of Sizing the Notepad Window....................................................................................29

Figure 30 Dominion KX Manager Login Screen.........................................................................................31

Figure 31 Network Configuration Window.................................................................................................. 32

Figure 32 Access Control List Window ......................................................................................................33

Figure 33 Security Configuration Window..................................................................................................34

Figure 34 Groups Window ......................................................................................................................... 37

Figure 35 Select Ports Window..................................................................................................................37

Figure 36 Access Control List Window ......................................................................................................38

Figure 37 Create/Edit User Window........................................................................................................... 38

Figure 38 Authorization Flow Diagram.......................................................................................................40

Figure 39 Remote Authentication Window.................................................................................................41

Figure 40 Dominion KX Status Window..................................................................................................... 43

Figure 41 Logoff User Menu, accessed by Right-clicking on User icon.....................................................44

Figure 42 Performance Settings Window................................................................................................... 44

Figure 43 Time and Date Window..............................................................................................................45

Figure 44 Local User Panel on Dominion KX...................................................................................... ....... 47

Figure 45 Local Server Display..................................................................................................................48

Figure 47 Administrative Menu .................................................................................................................. 49

Figure 48 Channel Configuration Menu ..................................................................................................... 49

Figure 49 Network Settings Menu..............................................................................................................50

Figure 50 Help Menu .................................................................................................................................50

Figure 51 System Information Window ...................................................................................................... 50

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Dominion KX Overview

Dominion KX is an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM switch that provides BIOS-level access and
control of 32 servers from anywhere in the world via Web browser. At the rack, Dominion KX provides
BIOS-level control of up to 32 servers and other IT devices from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
Dominion KX’s integrated remote access capabilities provide the same BIOS-level control of your servers,
from anywhere in the world, via Web browser.

Dominion KX is easily installed using standard UTP (Cat 5/5e/6) cabling. Its advanced features include
128-bit encryption, remote power control, dual Ethernet, LDAP, RADIUS, Active Directory, SNMP, and
syslog integration, and Web management. These features enable you to deliver higher uptime, better
productivity, and bulletproof security – at any time from anywhere.

For larger data centers and enterprises, multiple Dominion KX units (along with Dominion SX units for
remote serial console access and Dominion KSX for remote/branch office management) can be integrated
into a single logical solution via Raritan’s CommandCenter management appliance.

UTP (Cat5/5e/6) Server Cablin

Computer Interface Module

Dominion KX

WinXP

Win2000

Linux/UNIX

Novell

Sun Solaris

Etc.

LAN

Local Rack

Access

Remote Network

Access

External Modem
(optional)

Modem
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Figure 1 Dominion KX Configuration

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Product Photos

Figure 2 Dominion KX Front and Rear Panels

Figure 3 Dominion KX Computer Interface Module (CIM)

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Product Features

Hardware

• 1U rack-mountable (brackets included)

• 16 or 32 server ports

• Multiple User Capacity

• UTP (Cat5/5e/6) Server Cabling

• Dual failover 10/100 LAN

• Modem-ready via external Modem Port

• FLASH upgradeable

• Auto-switching power supply

• Local User Port for Rack Access

− PS/2 and USB keyboard/mouse ports

− Fully concurrent with remote users

− On-Screen display

• Centralized access security

• Integrated Power Control

• LED indicators for power, network activity, and remote user status

• Integrated KVM Over IP Remote Access

• Cross-platform server support

Software

• Plug and Play Appliance

• Web based access and management

• Intuitive Graphical User Interface

• Integration with Raritan’s CommandCenter management appliance

• High-color (15-bit+) palette support

• 128-bit encryption of complete KVM signal, including video

• LDAP, RADIUS, or Active Directory – or Internal Authentication

• DHCP or fixed IP addressing

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Terminology

This manual uses of the following terms for components of a typical Dominion KX configuration. Please
refer to the diagram below for clarification, if needed.

Figure 4 Terminology and Topology

Target Servers

Remote PC

Local Access Console

CIM
(Computer Interface
Modules)

Servers with graphical video cards and user interfaces (e.g., Windows,
Linux, Solaris, etc.) to be accessed remotely via Dominion KX.

A networked Windows-based computer used to access and control
target devices connected to Dominion KX.

An optional user console, consisting of a keyboard, mouse, and multi­sync VGA monitor, directly attached to Dominion KX to control target
servers locally (directly at the rack, not through the network).

Server dongles (Raritan P/N DCIM-xxxx) that connect to each target
server. Available for PS/2, Sun, USB, and Sun USB keyboard and
mouse ports.

Package Contents

Dominion KX ships as a fully configured stand-alone product in a standard 1U 19” rackmount chassis.
Each Dominion KX unit ships with the following contents:

(1) Dominion KX unit
(1) Dominion KX printed Quick Setup Guide
(1) Raritan User Manual CD-ROM
(1) Raritan Remote Client software CD-ROM
(1) Rackmount Kit
(1) AC Power Cord
(1) Cat5 Network cable
(1) Cat5 Network crossover cable
(1) Set of 4 rubber feet (for desktop use)

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Chapter 2: Installation

Configuring Target Servers

Before installing Dominion KX, you must configure any target servers to be accessed via Dominion KX, to
ensure optimum performance. Note that the following configuration requirements apply only to target
servers, not to the client workstations (Remote PCs) that you use to access Dominion KX remotely (see
Chapter 1: Introduction, Terminology for more information).

Server Video Resolution

Ensure that each target server’s video resolution and refresh rate is supported by Dominion KX and that the
signal is non-interlaced. Dominion KX supports the following video resolutions:

640 x 480 @ 60Hz
640 x 480 @ 72Hz
640 x 480 @ 75Hz
640 x 480 @ 85Hz

720 x 400 @ 70Hz
720 x 400 @ 85Hz

800 x 600 @ 56Hz
800 x 600 @ 60Hz
800 x 600 @ 72Hz
800 x 600 @ 75Hz
800 x 600 @ 85Hz

1024 x 768 @ 60Hz
1024 x 768 @ 70Hz
1024 x 768 @ 75Hz
1024 x 768 @ 77Hz
1024 x 768 @ 85Hz

1152 x 864 @ 60Hz
1152 x 864 @ 70Hz
1152 x 864 @ 75Hz

1152 x 900 @ 66Hz

1280 x 960 @ 60Hz

1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz

Desktop Background

For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, target servers running graphical user interfaces
such as Windows, Linux, X-Windows, Solaris, and KDE should be configured with desktop backgrounds
set to a predominantly solid, plain, light-colored graphic. The desktop background need not be completely
solid; but desktop backgrounds featuring photos or complex gradients should be avoided.

Windows XP / Windows 2003 Settings

On target servers running Microsoft Windows XP, disable the Enhanced Pointer Precision option, and set
the mouse motion speed exactly to the middle speed setting. These parameters are found in Control Panel

→ Mouse → Mouse Pointers.
Disable transition effects in Control Panel → Display → Appearance → Settings.

Note: For target servers running Windows NT, 2000, or XP, you may wish to create a user name that will
be used only for remote connections through Dominion KX. This will enable you to keep the target server’s
slow mouse pointer motion/acceleration settings exclusive to the Dominion KX connection only.

Note: Windows XP and 2000 login screens revert to pre-set mouse parameters that differ from those
suggested for optimal Dominion KX performance. As a result, mouse sync will not be optimal at these
screens. If you are comfortable adjusting the registry on Windows target servers, you can obtain better
Dominion KX mouse synchronization at login screens by using the Windows registry editor to change the
following settings: Default user mouse motion speed = 0; mouse threshold 1= 0; mouse threshold 2 = 0.

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Windows 2000 / ME Settings

On target servers running Microsoft Windows 2000/ME, set the mouse pointer acceleration to None and
the mouse motion speed exactly to the middle speed setting. These parameters are found in Control Panel

→ Mouse.
Disable transition effects in Control Panel → Display → Effects.

Windows 95 / 98 / NT Settings

On target servers running Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT, set the mouse motion speed to the slowest setting

in Control Panel → Mouse → Motion.
Disable window, menu, and list animation in Control Panel → Display → Effects.

Linux Settings

On target servers running Linux graphical interfaces, set the mouse acceleration to exactly 1 and set
threshold to exactly 1.

Ensure that each target server running Linux is using a resolution supported by Dominion KX at a standard
VESA resolution and refresh rate. Each Linux target server should also be set so the blanking times are
within +/- 40% of VESA standard values.

To check for these parameters:

1. Go to the Xfree86 Configuration file XF86Config

2. Using a text editor, disable all non-Dominion KX supported resolutions

3. Disable the virtual desktop feature, which is not supported by Dominion KX

4. Check blanking times (+/- 40% of VESA standard).

5. Restart computer

Note: In many Linux graphical environments, the command <Ctrl+Alt+Plus> will change the video
resolution, scrolling through all available resolutions that remain enabled in the XF86Config file.

Sun Solaris Settings

On target servers running the Solaris operating system, set the mouse acceleration value to exactly 1 and
threshold to exactly 1.

This can be performed from the graphical user interface, or with the command line:

xset mouse a t

where “a” is the acceleration and “t” is the threshold.

Figure 5 Solaris Mouse Configuration Window

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All target servers must be configured to one of the display resolutions supported by Dominion KX, as listed
in the beginning of this chapter. The most popular supported resolutions for Sun machines are:

1024x768@60Hz

1024x768@70Hz

1024x768@75Hz

1024x768@85Hz

1152x900@66Hz

1152x900@76Hz

1280x1024@60Hz

Target servers running the Solaris operating system must output VGA video (H-and-V sync, not composite
sync). To change your Sun video card output from composite sync to the non-default VGA output, first
issue the Stop+A command to drop to bootprom mode. Then, issue the command:

setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x70

to change the output resolution. Issue the “boot” command to reboot the server.

Alternatively, you may contact your Raritan representative to purchase a video output adapter. 13W3 Suns
with composite sync output require APSSUN II Guardian converter for use with Dominion KX. HD15
Suns with composite sync output require the 1396C converter to convert from HD15 to 13W3 and an
APSSUN II Guardian converter to support composite sync. HD15 Suns with separate sync output require
an APKMSUN Guardian converter for use with Dominion KX.

Apple Macintosh Settings

For target servers running an Apple Macintosh operating system, no specific mouse setting is required.
However, when using Dominion KX to access and control your target server, you must set the Dominion
KX client (Raritan Remote Client) to “single cursor” mode (see Chapter 3: Raritan Remote Client,
Remote KVM Console Control, Single Mouse Mode).

Dual cursor mode is not supported for Macintosh target servers; the two mouse pointers will not appear in
sync if you attempt to control a Macintosh server via Dominion KX in dual cursor mode.

Configuring Network Firewall Settings

If you wish to access Dominion KX through a network firewall, your firewall must allow communication
on TCP Port 5000. Dominion KX can also be configured to use a different TCP port of your designation
(see Chapter 4: Administrative Functions, Network Configuration).

Optional: To take advantage of Dominion KX’s web-access capabilities, the firewall must also allow
inbound communication on TCP Port 443 – the standard TCP port for HTTPS communication. To take
advantage of Dominion KX’s automatic redirection of HTTP requests to HTTPS (i.e., so users may type
the more common, “http://xxx.xxx.xxxx”, instead of “https://xxx.xxx.xxxx”), then the firewall must also
allow inbound communication on TCP Port 80 – the standard TCP port for HTTP communication.

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Physical Connections

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Figure 6 Back Panel of Dominion KX

1. AC Power Line

Attach the included AC power cord to Dominion KX and plug into an AC Power Outlet.

2. Modem Port (optional)

Dominion KX features a dedicated modem port for remote access even when the LAN/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 Dominion KX (please see Appendix A: Specifications for a list of certified
modems).

3. Network Ports

Dominion KX provides two Ethernet ports for failover purposes (not for load-balancing). By default, the
LAN1 is active. In the case that the Dominion KX internal network interface or the network switch to
which it is connected becomes unavailable, the port labeled LAN2 will become enabled, using the same IP
address.

Connect a standard Ethernet cable (included) from the network port labeled LAN1 to an Ethernet switch,
hub, or router. To make use of Dominion KX’s Ethernet failover capabilities, you should also connect a
standard Ethernet cable from the network port labeled LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router.

4. Local Access Console Ports (optional)

For convenient access to target servers while at the rack, use Dominion KX’s Local Access Console ports.
Attach a multisync VGA monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the ports labeled Local User using either a PS/2
keyboard and mouse or a USB keyboard and mouse.

The USB keyboard and mouse ports are to be used only for keyboard and mouse access – other USB
devices such as external drives, scanners, etc. should not be connected to these ports.

5. Server Ports

Dominion KX uses standard UTP cabling (Cat5/5e/6) to connect to each target server. The maximum
cabling distance should not exceed 50ft (15m). To connect a target server to Dominion KX, use the
appropriate Computer Interface Module (CIM:

DCIM-PS2 PS/2 keyboard/mouse

DCIM-SUN Sun keyboard/mouse

DCIM-USB USB keyboard/mouse

DCIM-SUSB USB keyboard/mouse for Sun Microsystems servers

Attach the HD15 video connector of your CIM to the video card of your target server. Ensure that your
target server’s video has already been configured to a supported resolution and refresh rate. For Sun servers,
also ensure that your target server’s video card has been set to output standard VGA (H-and-V sync) and
not composite sync.

Attach the keyboard/mouse connector of your CIM to the corresponding ports of your target server. Then,
using a standard straight-through UTP (Cat5/5e/6) cable, connect the CIM to an empty server port on the
back of your Dominion KX unit.

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Initial Configuration

Assign an IP Address

1. Power ON Dominion KX via the power switch on the back of the unit.

2. Wait approximately 30 seconds as Dominion KX boots.

3. After it boots, a login prompt will appear on the monitor attached to Dominion KX’s Local Access
Console. Log on with the default username/password of admin/raritan.

4. Press the <F5> key to activate the Administrative Menu.

5. Select Option 3, Network Settings, and press the <ENTER> key.

6. Specify TCP/IP parameters for your Dominion KX unit: IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
When finished, press the <S> key to save the settings, and then press <ESC> to exit the menu.

7. Press <ESC> again to log out. Power cycle your Dominion KX unit to enable the new network
settings.

8. Connect one end of a straight-through Ethernet cable (included) to the port labeled LAN1 on the rear
panel of Dominion KX, and the other end to a network switch or router.

9. Reboot Dominion KX by switching the power OFF, then ON, in order to apply the new network
settings.

Your Dominion KX unit is now network accessible.

Connect and Name Target Servers

1. Connect one end of a standard, straight-through UTP cable (Cat5/5e/6) to an unoccupied server port;
connect the other end to the RJ45 port on a Dominion KX Computer Interface Module (CIM): DCIM­PS2 (PS/2 ports); DCIM-USB (USB ports); DCIM-SUSB (USB ports for Sun servers); or DCIM-SUN
(Sun ports with HD15 video).

2. Connect the remaining ports on the CIM to the corresponding KVM ports of the server that you wish
to manage using Dominion KX.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect all servers that you wish to manage using Dominion KX.

4. On the Local Access Console, log on with the default username/password of admin/raritan.

5. Press the <F5> key to activate the Administrative Menu, and select Option 5, Channel Configuration.

6. Select a server port to rename, and press the <ENTER> key. When the cursor changes to a green
color, assign a name (up to 20 characters) to identify the server connected to that port. Press
<ENTER> to complete the change.

7. Press the <S> key to save your changes and then press <ESC> to exit the menu.

Change Default Password

1. Find and log on to any workstation with (a) network connectivity to your Dominion KX unit, and
(b) Java Runtime Environment v1.4.x installed (Java Runtime Environment is available at
http://java.sun.com/).

2. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla.

3. Enter the following URL: http://IP-ADDRESS/admin, where IP-ADDRESS is the IP address that
you assigned to your Dominion KX unit.

4. The Dominion KX remote management tool, Dominion KX Manager, will launch. Log on with the
standard username and password (admin/raritan). Immediately change the default password to one
known only to you.

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Note to CommandCenter Users

If you are using Dominion KX in a CommandCenter configuration, perform the installation steps as
outlined above. After completing these steps, consult the CommandCenter user guide to proceed with your
installation. The rest of this user guide applies primarily to users deploying their Dominion KX unit(s)
without the integration functionality of CommandCenter.

Connect to Dominion KX Remotely

When you complete the physical installation of Dominion KX, establish an initial network connection,
following the steps below.

Note: Please see Chapter 3: Raritan Remote Client, KVM Console Control and Color Calibration for
more information on optimizing Dominion KX performance for target servers.

Launch Raritan Remote Client (RRC)

1. Log on to any Windows-based computer with network access to Dominion KX.

2. If you are using Windows NT, 2000, XP, or 2003, ensure that you are not a “restricted” user.

3. Launch Microsoft Internet Explorer (ensure that your Internet Explorer security settings allow the
download and execution of ActiveX controls).

Note: A Windows default security setting of Medium is sufficient.

4. In the Internet Explorer Address bar, type the IP address you assigned to Dominion KX in Step 6 of the
previous section, Initial Configuration. Press the <Enter> key to load and launch the web access
client, Raritan Remote Client (RRC).

Figure 7 RRC Connection Window

5. After RRC launches, a device tree of all automatically detected Raritan devices found on your subnet
is displayed on the left side of the screen. If you do not find your Dominion KX unit listed by name,

create an icon manually by selecting Connection → New Profile (please see Chapter 3: Raritan

Remote Client (RRC), RRC Navigator, Creating New Profiles for more information).

6. Double-click on the icon that corresponds to your Dominion KX unit.

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Establish a Connection

When you double-click on your Dominion KX icon, its login screen appears. Log on with your username
and password (default: admin/raritan) to connect to your Dominion KX unit. Use the RRC Navigator, on
the left side of the RRC window, to select and connect to a server port.

The RRC Navigator displays any known
Raritan networked appliances in a single
Select Connection  New Profile to create
new entries.

view.

Click on the Synchronize Mouse
tool to converge the mouse

ointers displayed in KVM

windows.

The RRC Toolbar provides
shortcuts to some of RRC’s most
frequently used commands.

Double-click on any server

ort to access and control the

attached target server.

When connected to a KVM console port,
keystrokes and video signals are
transmitted in real-time — exactly as if
you were situated locally.

The RRC Status Bar

rovides real-time

information on connection

arameters.

Figure 8 RRC Screen

Mouse Pointer Synchronization

When controlling a target server, RRC displays two mouse cursors: one cursor belongs to your client
workstation and the other belongs to the target server. When properly configured, the two mouse cursors
will align. Should you experience difficulty with mouse synchronization, please refer to the section
Configuring Target Servers, at the beginning of this chapter.

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Chapter 3: Raritan Remote Client (RRC)

Invoking RRC via Web Browser

Dominion KX features Web Browser access capabilities, providing a connection from any Windows-based
Remote PC running Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0+, Mozilla 1.1+, and Netscape 7+.

Security Settings

In order to access Dominion KX via web browser, your web browser must be configured appropriately, in
particular, the Internet Explorer security settings tab:

• Download Signed ActiveX controls should be set to either “Enable” or “Prompt”

• Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins should be set to either “Enable” or “Prompt”

Please consult your Microsoft Internet Explorer documentation for details regarding these settings.

Note: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, and Microsoft Windows 2003 restrict certain
types of users from downloading and running ActiveX controls and plug-ins, regardless of the above
settings in Internet Explorer. Please consult your Microsoft Windows documentation for more information.

Launching RRC

1. Ensure that your browser security settings are configured appropriately and type the IP address
assigned to your Dominion KX unit (see Chapter 2: Installation, Initial Configuration) in the URL/
Address text box of your web browser.

Figure 9 Type the IP Address of your Dominion KX unit

Note: Dominion KX ships with the default IP address of 192.168.0.192

2. Dominion KX will redirect you to an HTTPS (128-bit) secure web page for launching RRC.

Figure 10 RRC Loading Screen

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3. Depending on your browser’s security configuration, you may see any or all of the following dialog
boxes, confirming access and launch of an externally-provided program. Click [Yes] to advance
through any of these prompts.

Figure 11 Possible Security Alert Screens

Removing RRC From the Browser Cache

To remove RRC from your browser cache for any reason, follow the standard procedure as proscribed by
your web browser software.

Directions for Internet Explorer v6.0:

1. If you have used RRC recently, exit and restart Internet Explorer.

2. On the Internet Explorer menu bar, select Tools → Internet Options.

3. When the Internet Options dialog box appears, click on the Settings tab.

4. When the Settings screen appears, click View Objects.

5. Internet Explorer will display a list of cached program objects. Select any entries named “TeleControl
Class,” “Raritan Console,” or “Power Board” and delete them.