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Dominion KX II
User Guide
Release 2.0.5
DKX2-0E-E
September 2007
255-62-4023-00
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Dominion KX II Overview ....................................................................................................................... 2
Virtual Media............................................................................................................................................. 3
Product Photos........................................................................................................................................... 3
Product Features........................................................................................................................................ 4
Hardware ........................................................................................................................................4
Software........................................................................................................................................... 5
Terminology............................................................................................................................................... 6
Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................7
User Guide.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Organization of Information......................................................................................................... 8
Related Documentation................................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 2 Getting Started 10
Login Information ................................................................................................................................... 10
Default IP Address.................................................................................................................................. 10
Supported Operating Systems (Clients)............................................................................................... 10
Supported Browsers................................................................................................................................ 11
Supported Operating Systems and CIMs (Target Servers)................................................................ 12
D2CIM-USB G2 Note ..............................................................................................................................13
Chapter 3 Installation and Configuration
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Step 1: Configure Target Servers........................................................................................................... 15
Supported Video Resolutions..................................................................................................... 15
Desktop Background ................................................................................................................... 16
Mouse Settings.............................................................................................................................. 16
Operating System Mouse and Video Settings.......................................................................... 16
Windows XP / Windows 2003 Settings ..................................................................................... 17
Windows 2000 Settings................................................................................................................ 18
Windows Vista .............................................................................................................................18
Linux Settings (Red Hat 9).......................................................................................................... 19
Linux Settings (Red Hat 4).......................................................................................................... 21
SUSE Linux 10.1 Settings............................................................................................................. 22
Make Linux Settings Permanent ................................................................................................ 23
Sun Solaris Settings...................................................................................................................... 23
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IBM AIX 5.3 Settings.................................................................................................................... 26
Make UNIX Settings Permanent ................................................................................................27
Apple Macintosh Settings ........................................................................................................... 27
Step 2 (Optional): Configure Keyboard Language ............................................................................. 27
Change the Keyboard Layout Code (Sun Targets).................................................................. 28
Step 3: Configure Network Firewall Settings...................................................................................... 28
Step 4: Connect the Equipment .............................................................................................................29
1. AC Power .................................................................................................................................. 29
2. Network Ports........................................................................................................................... 30
3. Local Access Port (local PC).................................................................................................... 30
4. Target Server Ports................................................................................................................... 31
Step 5: Dominion KX II Initial Configuration...................................................................................... 31
Changing the Default Password ................................................................................................ 32
Valid Special Characters..............................................................................................................32
Assigning an IP Address............................................................................................................. 33
Naming Target Servers................................................................................................................ 34
Specifying Power Supply Auto-detection.................................................................................35
Note to CC-SG Users ...................................................................................................................36
Remote Authentication........................................................................................................................... 36
Note to CC-SG Users ...................................................................................................................36
Supported Protocols..................................................................................................................... 36
Note on Microsoft Active Directory ..........................................................................................36
Authentication vs. Authorization .............................................................................................. 37
Users, Groups, and Access Permissions............................................................................................... 38
Users............................................................................................................................................... 38
Groups ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Relationship between Users and Groups.................................................................................. 39
Chapter 4 Connecting to the Dominion KX II 40
User Interfaces .........................................................................................................................................40
KX II Local Console: KX II Devices....................................................................................................... 41
Dominion KX II Remote Console: Dominion KX II Devices ............................................................. 42
Multi-Platform Client (MPC): KX I and Dominion KX II Devices.................................................... 43
Raritan Remote Client (RRC): KX I Devices Only............................................................................... 44
Language Support................................................................................................................................... 44
Java Runtime Environment (JRE).......................................................................................................... 44
Launching the Dominion KX II .............................................................................................................45
Dominion KX II Console Layout................................................................................................ 46
Dominion KX II Console Navigation ........................................................................................46
Logging Out.................................................................................................................................. 47
Dominion KX II Console Menu Tree......................................................................................... 47
Managing Favorites................................................................................................................................. 49
Manage Favorites Menu.............................................................................................................. 50
Favorites List................................................................................................................................. 51
Discover Devices - Local Subnet ................................................................................................ 53
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Discover Devices - KX Subnet .................................................................................................... 55
Add New Favorite ....................................................................................................................... 56
Chapter 5 Accessing Target Servers 57
Port Access Page...................................................................................................................................... 58
Connecting to a Target Server ............................................................................................................... 59
Port Action Menu .................................................................................................................................... 60
Switching between Target Servers........................................................................................................ 61
Disconnecting Target Servers ................................................................................................................ 61
Power Controlling a Target Server .......................................................................................................62
Power Cycle a Target Server....................................................................................................... 62
Power On a Target Server........................................................................................................... 62
Power Off a Target Server........................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 6 Virtual KVM Client 64
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 65
Options...................................................................................................................................................... 66
Menu Tree ..................................................................................................................................... 66
Toolbar........................................................................................................................................... 66
Mouse Pointer Synchronization ............................................................................................................67
Mouse Synchronization Tips ...................................................................................................... 68
Connection Menu .................................................................................................................................... 69
Properties Dialog.......................................................................................................................... 69
Connection Info ............................................................................................................................ 71
Exit.................................................................................................................................................. 72
Keyboard Menu....................................................................................................................................... 73
Send Ctrl+Alt+Delete ...................................................................................................................73
Keyboard Macros ......................................................................................................................... 73
Creating a Keyboard Macro........................................................................................................ 74
Running a Keyboard Macro........................................................................................................76
Modifying a Keyboard Macro .................................................................................................... 76
Removing a Keyboard Macro..................................................................................................... 76
Video Menu.............................................................................................................................................. 77
Refresh Screen............................................................................................................................... 77
Auto-sense Video Settings .......................................................................................................... 77
Calibrate Color..............................................................................................................................78
Video Settings............................................................................................................................... 78
Mouse Menu ............................................................................................................................................81
Synchronize Mouse...................................................................................................................... 81
Single Mouse Cursor.................................................................................................................... 82
Standard ........................................................................................................................................83
Intelligent ......................................................................................................................................83
Absolute......................................................................................................................................... 83
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Virtual Media........................................................................................................................................... 84
Tools Menu............................................................................................................................................... 84
Options ..........................................................................................................................................84
View Menu............................................................................................................................................... 85
View Toolbar.................................................................................................................................85
Scaling............................................................................................................................................ 85
Target Screen Resolution............................................................................................................. 85
Help Menu................................................................................................................................................ 86
About Raritan Virtual KVM Client............................................................................................ 86
Chapter 7 Virtual Media 87
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 88
Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media.................................................................................................. 90
Using Virtual Media................................................................................................................................ 91
Opening a KVM Session......................................................................................................................... 92
Connecting to Virtual Media .................................................................................................................93
Local Drives ..................................................................................................................................93
Conditions when Read-Write is not Available.........................................................................94
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images ............................................................................................. 94
Disconnecting Virtual Media................................................................................................................. 95
File Server Setup (File Server ISO Images Only)................................................................................. 96
Chapter 8 User Management 98
User Management Menu........................................................................................................................ 98
User List.................................................................................................................................................... 99
Add New User....................................................................................................................................... 100
Modify Existing User................................................................................................................. 101
User Group List .....................................................................................................................................102
Add New User Group .......................................................................................................................... 103
Setting Permissions.................................................................................................................... 105
Setting Port Permissions............................................................................................................ 106
Group-based IP ACL (Access Control List)............................................................................ 106
Modify Existing User Group ....................................................................................................109
Set Permissions for Individual Group..................................................................................... 110
Change Password.................................................................................................................................. 111
Authentication Settings ........................................................................................................................112
Implementing LDAP Remote Authentication........................................................................ 115
Returning User Group Information from Active Directory Server..................................... 117
Implementing RADIUS Remote Authentication ...................................................................118
Returning User Group Information via RADIUS.................................................................. 119
RADIUS Communication Exchange Specifications...............................................................120
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Chapter 9 Device Management 121
Device Management Menu ..................................................................................................................121
Network Settings................................................................................................................................... 122
Network Basic Settings.............................................................................................................. 123
Network Miscellaneous Settings.............................................................................................. 124
LAN Interface Settings .............................................................................................................. 125
Date/Time Settings ................................................................................................................................ 128
Event Management ...............................................................................................................................129
Event Management - Settings................................................................................................... 130
SNMP Configuration................................................................................................................. 130
Syslog Configuration................................................................................................................. 131
Event Management - Destinations........................................................................................... 132
SNMP Agent Configuration ..................................................................................................... 133
SNMP Trap Configuration........................................................................................................ 133
Power Supply Setup Page .................................................................................................................... 136
Port Configuration Page....................................................................................................................... 138
Power Control........................................................................................................................................ 140
Connect the Power Strip............................................................................................................ 140
Name the Power Strip (Port Page for Power Strips) .............................................................141
Associate Target Servers to Outlets (Port Page).....................................................................143
Note for D2CIM-VUSB CIM Usage ......................................................................................... 145
Chapter 10 Security Settings 146
Security Settings Menu......................................................................................................................... 146
Security Settings ....................................................................................................................................147
Login Limitations ....................................................................................................................... 148
Strong Passwords....................................................................................................................... 149
User Blocking.............................................................................................................................. 150
Encryption & Share.................................................................................................................... 151
Checking Your Browser for AES Encryption......................................................................... 153
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IP Access Control................................................................................................................................... 153
Chapter 11 Maintenance 156
Maintenance Menu................................................................................................................................ 156
Maintenance Features (Local/Remote Console)................................................................................ 156
Audit Log................................................................................................................................................ 157
Device Information................................................................................................................................159
Backup and Restore............................................................................................................................... 160
CIM Upgrade ......................................................................................................................................... 162
Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................................................ 163
Upgrade Report ..................................................................................................................................... 165
Reboot .....................................................................................................................................................165
Chapter 12 Diagnostics 167
Diagnostics Menu.................................................................................................................................. 167
Network Interface Page........................................................................................................................ 168
Network Statistics Page........................................................................................................................ 169
Ping Host Page....................................................................................................................................... 171
Trace Route to Host Page ..................................................................................................................... 172
KX Diagnostics....................................................................................................................................... 173
Chapter 13 KX II Local Console 176
KX II Local Console............................................................................................................................... 176
Physical Connections................................................................................................................. 177
Reset Button ................................................................................................................................ 177
Starting the KX II Local Console .........................................................................................................178
Simultaneous Users....................................................................................................................178
Security and Authentication..................................................................................................... 179
KX II Local Console Interface ................................................................................................... 179
Available Resolutions................................................................................................................ 179
Accessing Target Servers...................................................................................................................... 180
Server Display............................................................................................................................. 180
Hotkeys........................................................................................................................................ 181
Accessing a Target Server ......................................................................................................... 181
Returning to the KX II Local Console Interface .....................................................................181
Local Port Administration.................................................................................................................... 182
Local Port Settings (KX II Local Console Only) .....................................................................182
Factory Reset (KX II Local Console Only)...............................................................................185
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Chapter 14 CC Unmanage 187
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 187
Removing Dominion KX II from CC-SG Management.................................................................... 188
Appendix A Specifications 190
Environmental Requirements.............................................................................................................. 190
Physical Specifications............................................................................................................... 191
Electrical Specifications............................................................................................................. 192
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs) ...................................................................................... 192
Remote Connection ............................................................................................................................... 193
KVM Properties ..................................................................................................................................... 193
TCP and UDP Ports Used..................................................................................................................... 194
Target Server Connection Distance and Video Resolution.............................................................. 195
Network Speed Settings .......................................................................................................................195
Appendix B Updating the LDAP Schema 197
Returning User Group Information.................................................................................................... 197
From LDAP................................................................................................................................. 197
From Microsoft Active Directory............................................................................................. 197
Setting the Registry to Permit Write Operations to the Schema..................................................... 198
Creating a New Attribute..................................................................................................................... 198
Adding Attributes to the Class............................................................................................................ 199
Updating the Schema Cache................................................................................................................ 201
Editing rciusergroup Attributes for User Members ......................................................................... 201
Appendix C Informational Notes
Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 205
Non-US Keyboards ...............................................................................................................................205
French Keyboard........................................................................................................................ 205
Caret Symbol (Linux Clients only) ..........................................................................................205
Accent Symbol (Windows XP Clients only) ........................................................................... 206
Numeric Keypad........................................................................................................................ 206
Tilde Symbol............................................................................................................................... 206
Java Runtime Environment (JRE).............................................................................................207
Keyboard Language Preference (Fedora Linux Clients)....................................................... 207
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Macintosh Keyboard............................................................................................................................. 208
Mouse Pointer Synchronization (Fedora) .......................................................................................... 208
Resolving Fedora Core Focus .............................................................................................................. 209
SUSE/VESA Video Modes.................................................................................................................... 209
CIMs ........................................................................................................................................................ 210
Windows 3-Button Mouse on Linux Targets..........................................................................210
Virtual Media......................................................................................................................................... 210
Dell OpTiplex and Dimension Computers............................................................................. 210
Virtual Media not Refreshed after Files Added..................................................................... 210
Target BIOS Boot Time with Virtual Media ........................................................................... 210
CC-SG...................................................................................................................................................... 211
Virtual KVM Client Version not Known from CC-SG Proxy Mode ...................................211
Proxy Mode and MPC ............................................................................................................... 211
Appendix D FAQs 212
General Questions ................................................................................................................................. 213
Remote Access .......................................................................................................................................215
Universal Virtual Media....................................................................................................................... 217
Ethernet and IP Networking................................................................................................................ 218
Servers..................................................................................................................................................... 222
Installation.............................................................................................................................................. 224
Local Port................................................................................................................................................ 226
Power Control........................................................................................................................................ 228
Scalability................................................................................................................................................ 229
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs).................................................................................................. 230
Security ...................................................................................................................................................231
Manageability ........................................................................................................................................233
Miscellaneous......................................................................................................................................... 234
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................... 235
Index 237
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Figure 1: Dominion KX II Configuration ........................................................................................ 2
Figure 2: Dominion KX2-116..............................................................................................................3
Figure 3: Dominion KX2-432..............................................................................................................4
Figure 4: Dominion KX II CIMs: D2CIM-VUSB (left); D2CIM-PWR (right)........................... 4
Figure 5: Terminology and Topology............................................................................................... 6
Figure 6: Solaris Mouse Configuration..........................................................................................24
Figure 7: Dominion KX II Connections ......................................................................................... 29
Figure 8: Network Settings............................................................................................................... 33
Figure 9: Port Configuration ............................................................................................................ 35
Figure 10: Authentication/Authorization Flow Diagram ...........................................................37
Figure 11: Dominion KX II Remote Console Login Page ...........................................................45
Figure 12: Sample Menu Hierarchy (breadcrumbs) ....................................................................46
Figure 13: KX II Console Menu Tree (Local and Remote)..........................................................47
Figure 14: Port Access........................................................................................................................ 49
Figure 15: Favorites List .................................................................................................................... 51
Figure 16: Edit (Favorite Information)............................................................................................52
Figure 17: Discover Devices - Local Subnet ..................................................................................53
Figure 18: Discover Devices - KX Subnet ......................................................................................55
Figure 19: Add New Favorite ...........................................................................................................56
Figure 20: Port Access........................................................................................................................ 58
Figure 21: Port Action Menu ............................................................................................................59
Figure 22: Port Action Menu (power options) .............................................................................. 62
Figure 23: Virtual KVM Client Window .......................................................................................65
Figure 24: Virtual KVM Client Menu Tree ................................................................................... 66
Figure 25: Dual Mouse Cursors .......................................................................................................67
Figure 26: Properties Dialog............................................................................................................. 69
Figure 27: Connection Info............................................................................................................... 71
Figure 28: Keyboard Macros.............................................................................................................74
Figure 29: Add Keyboard Macro .....................................................................................................74
Figure 30: Keyboard Macro Example..............................................................................................75
Figure 31: New Macro in Keyboard Menu ....................................................................................75
Figure 32: Video Settings..................................................................................................................79
Figure 33: Single Mouse Cursor Message .....................................................................................82
Figure 34: (Tools) Options ................................................................................................................84
Figure 35: Virtual Media Connection............................................................................................. 89
Figure 36: Open KVM Session ........................................................................................................92
Figure 37: Map Virtual Media Drive ..............................................................................................93
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Figure 38: Map Virtual Media CD/ISO Image..............................................................................
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Figure 39: File Server Setup .............................................................................................................96
Figure 40: User List ............................................................................................................................99
Figure 41: User Page......................................................................................................................... 100
Figure 42: User Group List..............................................................................................................102
Figure 43: Group Page .....................................................................................................................104
Figure 44: Group-based IP Access Control List.......................................................................... 107
Figure 45: IP ACL Example............................................................................................................. 108
Figure 46: Modify Group ................................................................................................................109
Figure 47: Change Password .......................................................................................................... 111
Figure 48: Authentication Settings ...............................................................................................113
Figure 49: Authentication Settings (LDAP).................................................................................115
Figure 50: Authentication Settings (RADIUS) ...........................................................................118
Figure 51: Network Settings........................................................................................................... 122
Figure 52: Network Settings (Network Basic Settings)............................................................. 123
Figure 53: Network Settings (Network Miscellaneous Settings)............................................124
Figure 54: Network Settings (LAN Interface Settings) ............................................................. 125
Figure 55: Date/Time Settings........................................................................................................128
Figure 56: Event Management - Settings ..................................................................................... 130
Figure 57: Syslog Configuration.................................................................................................... 131
Figure 58: Event Management - Destinations.............................................................................132
Figure 59: Power Supply Setup ..................................................................................................... 136
Figure 60: Port Configuration ........................................................................................................ 138
Figure 61: Power Strip Connections .............................................................................................140
Figure 62: Port Page (power strips) ............................................................................................... 141
Figure 63: Port Page (KVM ports) .................................................................................................143
Figure 64: Port Page (Target Server Settings for D2CIM-VUSB)............................................ 145
Figure 65: Security Settings............................................................................................................147
Figure 66: Security Settings (Strong Passwords)........................................................................149
Figure 67: Security Settings (User Blocking) ..............................................................................151
Figure 68: Security Settings (Encryption & Share) ....................................................................151
Figure 69: Security Settings (Encryption Mode Warning Message).......................................152
Figure 70: IP Access Control........................................................................................................... 154
Figure 71: Audit Log ........................................................................................................................ 157
Figure 72: Device Information....................................................................................................... 159
Figure 73: Backup/Restore ..............................................................................................................160
Figure 74: CIM Upgrade from KX Flash ...................................................................................... 162
Figure 75: Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................163
Figure 76: Firmware Upgrade Review..........................................................................................164
Figure 77: Firmware Upgrade Successful .................................................................................... 164
Figure 78: Upgrade Report.............................................................................................................. 165
Figure 79: Reboot.............................................................................................................................. 166
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Figure 80: Reboot Confirmation....................................................................................................
166
Figure 81: Network Interface .........................................................................................................168
Figure 82: Network Statistics (statistics)...................................................................................... 169
Figure 83: Network Statistics (interfaces)....................................................................................170
Figure 84: Network Statistics (route) ............................................................................................170
Figure 85: Ping Host......................................................................................................................... 171
Figure 86: Trace Route to Host....................................................................................................... 172
Figure 87: KX Diagnostics...............................................................................................................174
Figure 88: Diagnostics Scripts........................................................................................................ 174
Figure 89: File Download................................................................................................................175
Figure 90: Dominion KX II Local Console...................................................................................176
Figure 91: Local User Panel on Dominion KX II ........................................................................177
Figure 92: Reset Button (back of unit).......................................................................................... 177
Figure 93: Local Console Port Access ...........................................................................................180
Figure 94: Local Port Settings......................................................................................................... 182
Figure 95: Factory Reset (Local Console Only)........................................................................... 185
Figure 96: Device Managed by CC-SG Message........................................................................ 187
Figure 97: Remove from CC-SG Management ...........................................................................188
Figure 98: Confirm CC Unmanage................................................................................................ 188
Figure 99: Device Removed from CC Management ..................................................................189
Figure 100: Change Schema Master.............................................................................................. 198
Figure 101: Create New Attribute..................................................................................................199
Figure 102: Adding the Attributes ................................................................................................200
Figure 103: Adding the Attributes to the Class ..........................................................................200
Figure 104: ADSI Edit......................................................................................................................201
Figure 105: ADSI Edit (CN=Users)................................................................................................202
Figure 106: Administrator Properties (attribute editor)............................................................ 203
Figure 107: User Properties............................................................................................................. 204
Figure 108: Edit Attribute (adding user to KX II group)........................................................... 204
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Chapter 1

Introduction

In This Chapter
Dominion KX II Overview................................................................................2
Virtual Media .....................................................................................................3
Product Photos...................................................................................................3
Product Features................................................................................................4
Terminology .......................................................................................................6
Package Contents...............................................................................................7
User Guide..........................................................................................................7
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Dominion KX II Overview

Dominion KX II Overview
Dominion KX II is an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch that provides BIOS-level (and up) access, and control of up to 64 servers from anywhere in the world via Web browser. At the rack, Dominion KX II provides BIOS-level control of up to 64 servers and other IT devices from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The integrated remote access capabilities of the Dominion KX II provide the same levels of control of your servers via Web browser.
Dominion KX II is easily installed using standard UTP (Cat 5/5e/6) cabling. Its advanced features include virtual media, 128-bit encryption, dual power supplies, remote power control, dual Ethernet, LDAP, RADIUS, Active Directory, Syslog integration, and Web management. These features enable you to deliver higher uptime, better productivity, and bulletproof security - at any time from anywhere.
Dominion KX II products can operate as standalone appliances and do not rely on a central management device. For larger data centers and enterprises, numerous Dominion KX II 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 using Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC-SG) management appliance.
Figure 1: Dominion KX II Configuration
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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.
Each Dominion KX II comes equipped with virtual media to enable remote management tasks using the widest variety of CD, DVD, USB, internal and remote drives and images. Unlike other solutions, the Dominion KX II supports virtual media access of hard drives and remotely mounted images for added flexibility and productivity.
Virtual media sessions are secured using 128-bit AES or RC4 encryption.
The new D2CIM-VUSB CIM (computer interface module) supports virtual media sessions to target servers supporting the USB 2.0 interface. This new CIM also supports Absolute Mouse Synchronization as well as remote firmware update.

Product Photos

Figure 2: Dominion KX2-116
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Product Features

Figure 3: Dominion KX2-432
Figure 4: Dominion KX II CIMs: D2CIM­VUSB (left); D2CIM-PWR (right)
Product Features

Hardware

• Integrated KVM-over-IP remote access
• 1U or 2U (KX2-464) rack-mountable; brackets included
• Dual power supplies with failover; auto-switching power supply
• 16, 32, or 64 (on KX2-464) server ports
• Multiple user capacity (1/2/4 remote users; 1 local user)
• UTP (Cat5/5e/6) server cabling
• Dual Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 LAN) with failover
with power failure warning
• Field upgradeable
• Local user port for in-rack access
PS/2 keyboard/mouse ports
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One front and three back panel USB 2.0 ports for supported USB
devices
Fully concurrent with remote user access Local Graphical User Interface (GUI) for administration
• Centralized access security
• Integrated power control
• LED indicators for dual power status, network activity, and remote
user status
• Hardware reset button

Software

• Virtual media with D2CIM-VUSB CIM
• Absolute Mouse Synchronization with D2CIM-VUSB CIM
• Plug-and-Play
• Web-based access and management
• Intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI)
• 128-bit encryption of complete KVM signal, including video and
virtual media
• LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, or internal authentication and
authorization
• DHCP or fixed IP addressing
• SNMP and Syslog management
• Power control associated directly with servers to prevent mistakes
• Integration with Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC-
SG) management appliance
• CC Unmanage feature to remove device from CC-SG control
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Terminology

Terminology
This manual uses the following terminology for the components of a typical Dominion KX II configuration:
Figure 5: Terminology and Topology
Remote PC (client)
Networked computers used to access and control target servers connected to the Dominion KX II. Refer to Supported Operating Systems (Clients) (on page
10) for a list of the Operating Systems supported by Dominion KX II remotely.
Local Access Console (client)
An optional user console (consisting of a keyboard, mouse, and multi-sync VGA monitor) attached directly to Dominion KX II to control target servers locally (directly at the rack, not through the network).
CIMs (Computer Interface Modules)
Dongles that connect to each target server and Raritan power strip. Available for all of the supported Operating Systems. Refer to Supported CIMs for information about the CIMs supported by Dominion KX II.
Target Servers Servers with video cards and user interfaces (e.g.,
Windows, Linux, Solaris, etc.) accessed remotely via Dominion KX II. Refer to Supported Operating Systems and CIMs (Target Servers) for a list of the supported Operating Systems and CIMs.
Power Strips Raritan power strips accessed remotely via the Dominion
KX II.
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Package Contents

Each Dominion KX II ships as a fully-configured stand-alone product in a standard 1U (2U for KX2-464) 19" rackmount chassis. Each Dominion KX II unit ships with the following contents:
(1) Dominion KX II Unit
(1) Dominion KX II Quick Installation and Setup Guide
(1) Raritan User Manuals CD-ROM
(1) Rackmount Kit
(2) AC Power Cords
(1) Cat5 Network Cable
(1) Cat5 Network Crossover Cable
(1) Set of 4 Rubber Feet (for desktop use)

User Guide

(1) Application Note
(1) Warranty Card
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 II.
This user guide is specific to Dominion KX II (version 2.0); for information pertaining to version 1.4, refer to the Dominion KX 1.4 User Guide.
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Organization of Information

The user guide is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction. Overview, features, terminology, and
package contents
• Chapter 2, Getting Started. Login information; default IP Address;
supported operating systems, browsers, and CIMs
• Chapter 3, Installation and Configuration. Target server
configuration; firewall settings; physical device connections; initial KX II unit configuration; remote authentication; and users, groups, and access permissions
• Chapter 4, Connecting to the Dominion KX II. User interfaces;
starting the KX II Remote Console; Dominion KX II Favorites
• Chapter 5, Accessing Target Servers. Access, control, and switching
between target servers
• Chapter 6, Virtual KVM Client. Target server control, mouse pointer
synchronization, keyboard macros, and video settings
• Chapter 7, Virtual Media. Virtual media configuration and access
• Chapter 8, User Management. User and group management,
passwords, group-based IP access control, and authentication settings
• Chapter 9, Device Management. Network settings, date/time, event
management, power supply setup, port configuration, and power control
• Chapter 10, Security Settings. Security settings and IP access control
• Chapter 11, Maintenance. Audit log; device information; backup and
restore; firmware and CIM upgrades; and reboot
• Chapter 12, Diagnostics. Network interface, network statistics, ping
host, trace route to host, and KX diagnostics
• Chapter 13, KX II Local Console. Starting the KX II Local Console,
accessing target servers, and local port administration
• Chapter 14, CC Unmanage. Removing the KX II from CC-SG control
• Appendix A, Specifications. Physical specifications; ports used;
target server connection distance and video resolution; and network speed settings
• Appendix B, Updating the LDAP Schema. Update LDAP schema
(for experienced users)
• Appendix C, Informational Notes. Important notes on Dominion KX
II usage
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• Appendix D, FAQs. General questions, remote access, universal
virtual media, Ethernet and IP networking, servers, installation, local port, power control, scalability, Computer Interface Modules (CIMs), security, manageability, miscellaneous, and troubleshooting

Related Documentation

For more information about the Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC), refer to the Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) and Raritan Remote Client (RRC) User Guide.
For more information about the entire Raritan product line, refer to the Raritan User Manuals & Quick Setup Guides CD ROM or Raritan's Web site http://www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation
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In This Chapter
Login Information............................................................................................10
Default IP Address ..........................................................................................10
Supported Operating Systems (Clients).......................................................10
Supported Browsers ........................................................................................11
Supported Operating Systems and CIMs (Target Servers)........................12
D2CIM-USB G2 Note ......................................................................................13

Login Information

• The default Dominion KX II login user name is admin and the
• Passwords are case sensitive and must be entered in the exact case

Getting Started

default password is raritan. This user has administrative privileges.
combination in which they were created. 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.
Tip: For backup and business continuity purposes, it is strongly recommended that you create a backup administrator user name and password and keep that information in a secure location.

Default IP Address

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

Supported Operating Systems (Clients)

The following operating systems are supported on the Dominion KX II Remote Console, Virtual KVM Client™, and Multi-Platform Client (MPC):
Client OS Virtual Media (VM) Support on
Windows XP Yes
Client
Windows 2000 SP4 Yes
Windows Vista Yes
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Red Hat Linux 9.0 Yes; Locally held ISO image, Remote File
Server mounting directly from KX
Red Hat Enterprise Workstation 3.0 and 4.0
SUSE Linux Professional 9.2 and 10
Fedora™ Core 5 and above Yes; Locally held ISO image, Remote File
Mac No
Solaris No

Supported Browsers

Dominion KX II supports the following browsers:
• Internet Explorer 6 and 7
• Firefox 1.5 and 2.0
• Mozilla 1.7
• Safari 2.0
Yes; Locally held ISO image, Remote File Server mounting directly from KX
Yes; Locally held ISO image, Remote File Server mounting directly from KX
Server mounting directly from KX
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Supported Operating Systems and CIMs (Target Servers)

Supported Operating Systems and CIMs (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 mouse modes:
Note: D2CIM-VUSB is not supported on Sun (Solaris) targets.
Target Server
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 Server
Windows 2003 Server
Windows Vista
Red Hat Linux 9.0
Red Hat Enterprise Workstation 3.0 and
4.0
SUSE Linux Professional 9.2 and 10
Supported CIMs
Paragon CIMs
P2CIM-PS2
P2CIM-AUSB
UKVMPD
UUSBPD
P2CIM-PS2
P2CIM-AUSB
UKVMPD
UUSBPD
P2CIM-PS2
P2CIM-AUSB
UKVMPD
UUSBPD
Dominion KX I DCIMs
DCIM-PS2
DCIM-USB
DCIM-USB G2
DCIM-PS2
DCIM-USB
DCIM-USB G2
DCIM-PS2
DCIM-USB
DCIM-USB G2
Dominion KX II D2CIMs
D2CIM-VUSB
D2CIM-VUSB (excluding Red Hat Enterprise Workstation 3.0)
D2CIM-VUSB
Mouse Modes
V M
A M
IM
S M
9 9 9 9
9
9
9
9
Fedora Core 3 and above
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P2CIM-PS2
P2CIM-AUSB
UKVMPD
UUSBPD
DCIM-PS2
DCIM-USB
DCIM-USB G2
D2CIM-VUSB
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Mac OS
P2CIM-AUSB
UUSBPD
All Solaris OSs
P2CIM-SUN
supported in Dominion KX I
P2CIM-SUSB
P2CIM-PS2
IBM AIX
P2CIM-AUSB
UUSBPD
P2CIM-PS2
HP UX
P2CIM-AUSB
UUSBPD
Remote Power Strips
Serial Devices P2CIM-SER
Legend:
• VM: Virtual Media (D2CIM-VUSB only)
DCIM-USB
D2CIM-VUSB
9 9
DCIM-USB G2
DCIM-SUN
DCIM-SUSB
DCIM-USB G2
DCIM-USB
DCIM-USB G2
DCIM-PS2
DCIM-USB
DCIM-USB G2
DCIM-PS2
D2CIM-PWR
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• AM: Absolute Mouse Synchronization (D2CIM-VUSB only)
• IM: Intelligent Mouse Mode
• SM: Standard Mouse Mode
• 9: Supported
Note: The DCIM-USB G2 provides a small slide switch on the back of the CIM. Move the switch to P for PC-based USB target servers; move the switch to S for Sun USB target servers. A new switch position takes effect only after the CIM is power-cycled. To power­cycle the CIM, remove the USB connector from the target server and plug it back in a few seconds later.

D2CIM-USB G2 Note

Note: The DCIM-USB G2 provides a small slide switch on the back of the CIM. Move the switch to P for PC-based USB target servers; move the switch to S for Sun USB target servers.
A new switch position takes effect only after the CIM is power-cycled. To power­cycle the CIM, remove the USB connector from the target server and plug it back in a few seconds later.
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Overview

Installation and Configuration

In This Chapter
Overview...........................................................................................................14
Step 1: Configure Target Servers ...................................................................15
Step 2 (Optional): Configure Keyboard Language......................................27
Step 3: Configure Network Firewall Settings ..............................................28
Step 4: Connect the Equipment......................................................................29
Step 5: Dominion KX II Initial Configuration..............................................31
Remote Authentication ...................................................................................36
Users, Groups, and Access Permissions.......................................................38
This section provides a brief overview of the installation process. Each step is further detailed in the remaining sections of this chapter.
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To install and configure Dominion KX II:
1. Configure the target servers.
2. (Optional) Configure the keyboard language.
3. Configure the network firewall settings.
4. Connect the equipment.
5. Configure the Dominion KX II unit.
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Step 1: Configure Target Servers

Target servers are the computers that will be accessed and controlled via the Dominion KX II. Before installing Dominion KX II, configure all target servers to ensure optimum performance. This configuration applies only to target servers, not to the client workstations (remote PCs) used to access Dominion KX II remotely. Refer to Chapter 1: Introduction, Terminology (see " information.
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To configure the target servers:
• Check the video resolution.
• Check the desktop background.
• Adjust the mouse settings.
• Perform OS-specific mouse and video configuration.

Supported Video Resolutions

Terminology" on page 6) for additional
Ensure that each target server's video resolution and refresh rate are supported by Dominion KX II and that the signal is non-interlaced.
Video resolution and cable length are important factors in the ability to obtain mouse synchronization. Refer to Target Server Connection Distance and Video Resolution (on page
195) for more information.
Dominion KX II supports these resolutions:
640x350 @70 Hz 720x400 @85 Hz 1024x768 @90 Hz
640x350 @85 Hz 800x600 @56 Hz 1024x768 @100 Hz
640x400 @56 Hz 800x600 @60 Hz 1152x864 @60 Hz
640x400 @84 Hz 800x600 @70 Hz 1152x864 @70 Hz
640x400 @85 Hz 800x600 @72 Hz 1152x864 @75 Hz
640x480 @60 Hz 800x600 @75 Hz 1152x864 @85 Hz
640x480 @66.6 Hz 800x600 @85 Hz 1152x870 @75.1 Hz
640x480 @72 Hz 800x600 @90 Hz 1152x900 @66 Hz
640x480 @75 Hz 800x600 @100 Hz 1152x900 @76 Hz
640x480 @85 Hz 832x624 @75.1 Hz 1280x960 @60 Hz
640x480 @90 Hz 1024x768 @60 Hz 1280x960 @85 Hz
640x480 @100 Hz 1024x768 @70 Hz 1280x1024 @60 Hz
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640x480 @120 Hz 1024x768 @72 Hz 1280x1024 @75 Hz
720x400 @70 Hz 1024x768 @75 Hz 1280x1024 @85 Hz
720x400 @84 Hz 1024x768 @85 Hz 1600x1200 @60 Hz
Note: Composite Sync and Sync-on-Green video require an additional adapter.

Desktop Background

For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, target servers running graphical user interfaces such as Windows, Linux, X-Windows, Solaris, and KDE require configuration. The desktop background need not be completely solid; but desktop backgrounds featuring photos or complex gradients might degrade performance.

Mouse Settings

The Dominion KX II operates in several mouse modes:
• Absolute Mouse Synchronization (see "
Absolute" on page 83)
(D2CIM-VUSB only)
• Intelligent Mouse Mode (see "
Intelligent" on page 83) (do not use an
animated mouse)
• Standard Mouse Mode (see "
Standard" on page 83)
For both the Standard and Intelligent mouse modes, mouse parameters must be set to specific values, which are described later in this manual. Mouse parameters do not have to be altered for Absolute Mouse Synchronization; D2CIM-VUSB is required for this mode. Mouse configurations will vary on different target operating systems; consult your OS documentation for additional detail.
Intelligent mouse mode generally works well on most Windows platforms. Intelligent mouse mode may produce unpredictable results when active desktop is set on the target. For additional information on Intelligent Mouse mode, refer to the Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) and Raritan Remote Client (RRC) User Guide (Appendix B: Conditions for Intelligent Mouse Synchronization) available on Raritan's Website http://www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation, or on the Raritan User Manuals & Quick Setup Guides CD ROM included with your Dominion KX II shipment.
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Operating System Mouse and Video Settings

This section provides video mode and mouse information specific to the Operating System in use on the target server.
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Windows XP / Windows 2003 Settings

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To configure target servers running Microsoft Windows
XP/2003:
1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Select Start > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Open the Pointer Options tab. In the Motion group:
Set the mouse motion speed setting exactly to the middle
speed.
Disable the Enhanced pointer precision option. Click OK.
2. Disable transition effects: a. Select the Display option from Control Panel. b. Open the Appearance tab. c. Click the Effects button. d. Clear the Use the following transition effect for menus and
tooltips option.
e. Click OK. f. Close the Control Panel.
Note: For target servers running Windows 2000 or XP, you may wish to create a user name that will be used only for remote connections through 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.
Windows XP and 2000 login screens revert to pre-set mouse parameters that differ from those suggested for optimal Dominion KX II performance. As a result, mouse synchronization may not be optimal for these screens. WARNING! Proceed only if you are comfortable adjusting the registry on Windows target servers. You can obtain better Dominion KX II mouse synchronization at login screens by using the Windows registry editor to change the following settings (HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse): MouseSpeed = 0; MouseThreshold 1= 0; MouseThreshold 2 = 0.
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Windows 2000 Settings

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To configure target servers running Microsoft Windows
2000:
1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Select Start > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Open the Motion tab.
2. Disable transition effects: a. Select the Display option from Control Panel. b. Open the Effects tab.
Set the acceleration to None. Set the mouse motion speed setting exactly to the middle
speed.
Click OK.
c. Clear the Use the following transition effect for menus and
tooltips option.
d. Click OK. e. Close the Control Panel.

Windows Vista

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To configure target servers running Microsoft Windows
Vista:
1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Open the Pointer Options tab. In the Motion group:
Set the mouse motion speed setting exactly to the middle
speed.
Disable the Enhanced pointer precision option. Click OK.
2. Disable animation and fade effects:
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a. Select the System option from Control Panel. b. Select Advanced system settings. The System Properties dialog
opens.
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c. Open the Advanced tab. d. Click the Settings button in the Performance group. The
Performance Options dialog opens.
e. Under Custom options, clear the following checkboxes:
Animation options:
Animate controls and elements inside windows
Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing
Fade options:
Fade or slide menus into view
Fade or slide ToolTips into view
Fade out menu items after clicking
f. Click OK. g. Close the Control Panel.

Linux Settings (Red Hat 9)

Note: The following settings are optimized for standard mouse mode only.
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To configure target servers running Linux (graphical
user interface):
1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Select Main Menu > Preferences > Mouse. The Mouse
Preferences dialog opens.
b. Open the Motion tab. c. Within the Speed group, set the Acceleration slider to the exact
center.
d. Within the Speed group, set the Sensitivity towards low. e. Within the Drag & Drop group, set the Threshold towards small. f. Close the Mouse Preferences dialog.
Note: If these steps do not work, issue the xset mouse 1 1 command as described in the Linux command line instructions.
2. Configure the screen resolution:
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a. Select Main Menu > System Settings > Display. The Display
b. From the Display tab, select a Resolution supported by
c. From the Advanced tab, verify that the Refresh Rate is
Note: Once connected to the target server, in many Linux graphical environments, the <CTRL> <ALT> <+> command will change the video resolution, scrolling through all available resolutions that remain enabled in the XF86Config file.
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To configure target servers running Linux (command
line):
1. Set the mouse acceleration to exactly 1 and set the threshold to
exactly 1. Enter this command: xset mouse 1 1. This should be set for execution upon login.
Settings dialog opens.
Dominion KX II.
supported by Dominion KX II.
2. Ensure that each target server running Linux is using a resolution
supported by 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:
Go to the Xfree86 Configuration file XF86Config Using a text editor, disable all non-Dominion KX II supported
resolutions
Disable the virtual desktop feature (not supported by Dominion
KX II)
Check blanking times (+/- 40% of VESA standard) Restart computer
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Note: If you change video resolution, you must logout of the target server and log back in for the video settings to take effect.
Note for Red Hat 9 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.
Tip: You might have to perform these steps even after a fresh OS installation.
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To configure Red Hat 9 servers using USB CIMs:
1. Locate the configuration file (usually /etc/modules.conf) in your
system.
2. Using the editor of your choice, make sure that the alias usb-
controller line in the modules.conf file is as follows:
alias usb-controller usb-uhci
Note: If there is another line using usb-uhci in the /etc/modules.conf file, it needs to be removed or commented out.
3. Save the file.
4. Reboot the system in order for the changes to take effect.

Linux Settings (Red Hat 4)

Note: The following settings are optimized for standard mouse mode only.
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To configure target servers running Linux (graphical
user interface):
1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Select Main Menu > Preferences > Mouse. The Mouse
Preferences dialog opens.
b. Open the Motion tab. c. Within the Speed group, set the Acceleration slider to the exact
center.
d. Within the Speed group, set the Sensitivity towards low. e. Within the Drag & Drop group, set the Threshold towards small. f. Close the Mouse Preferences dialog.
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Note: If these steps do not work, issue the xset mouse 1 1 command as described in the Linux command line instructions.
2. Configure the screen resolution: a. Select Main Menu > System Settings > Display. The Display
b. From the Settings tab, select a Resolution supported by
c. Click OK.
Note: If you change video resolution, you must logout of the target server and log back in for the video settings to take effect.

SUSE Linux 10.1 Settings

Note: Do not attempt to synchronize the mouse at the SUSE login prompt. You must be connected to the target server to synchronize the mouse cursors.
Settings dialog opens.
Dominion KX II.
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To configure the mouse settings:
1. Select Desktop > Control Center. The Desktop Preferences dialog
opens.
2. Select Mouse. The Mouse Preferences dialog opens.
3. Open the Motion tab.
4. Within the Speed group, set the Acceleration slider to the exact
center position.
5. Within the Speed group, set the Sensitivity slider to low.
6. Within the Drag & Drop group, set the Threshold slider to small.
7. Click Close.
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To configure the video:
1. From Desktop Preferences, select Graphics Card and Monitor. The
Card and Monitor Properties dialog opens.
2. Verify that a Resolution and Refresh Rate is in use that is supported
by Dominion KX II. Please refer to Supported Video Resolutions for more information.
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Note: If you change video resolution, you must logout of the target server and log back in for the video settings to take effect.
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Make Linux Settings Permanent

Note: These steps may vary slightly depending on the specific version of Linux in use.
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To make your settings permanent in Linux (prompt):
1. Select Main Menu > Preferences > More Preferences > Sessions. The
Sessions dialog opens.
2. Open the Session Options tab.
3. Check the Prompt on logout checkbox and click OK. This option
prompts you to save your current session when you logout.
4. Upon logging out, check the Save current setup option from the
dialog presented.
5. Click OK.
Tip: If you do not want to be prompted upon logout, follow these procedures instead.
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To make your settings permanent in Linux (no prompt):
1. Select Main Menu > Preferences > More Preferences > Sessions. The
Session dialog opens.
2. Open the Session Options tab.
3. Clear the Prompt on logout checkbox.
4. Check the Automatically save changes to the session checkbox and
click OK. This option automatically saves your current session when you logout.

Sun Solaris Settings

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To configure target servers running Sun Solaris:
1. Set the mouse acceleration value to exactly 1 and the threshold to
exactly 1. This can be performed:
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From the graphical user interface:
Figure 6: Solaris Mouse Configuration
With the command line:
2. All target servers must be configured to one of the display
resolutions supported by Dominion KX II. The most popular supported resolutions for Sun machines are:
xset mouse a t
(where “a” is the acceleration and “t” is the threshold.)
Display Resolution
Vertical Refresh Rate Aspect
Ratio
1600 x 1200 75 Hz 4:3
1280 x 1024 60,75,85 Hz 5:4
1152 x 864 75 Hz 4:3
1024 x 768 60,70,75,85 Hz 4:3
800 x 600 56,60,72,75,85 Hz 4:3
720 x 400 85 Hz 9:5
640 x 480 60,72,75,85 Hz 4:3
3. Target servers running the Solaris operating system must output
VGA video (H-and-V sync, not composite sync).
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To change your Sun video card output from composite
sync to the non-default VGA output:
1. Issue the Stop+A command to drop to bootprom mode.
2. Issue the following command to change the output resolution:
setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x70
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3. Issue the “boot” command to reboot the server.
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You can also contact your Raritan representative to purchase a video output adapter:
If you Have: Use this Video Output Adapter:
Sun 13W3 with composite sync
APSSUN II Guardian converter
output
Sun HD15 with composite sync output
1396C converter to convert from HD15 to 13W3 and an APSSUN II Guardian converter to support composite sync
Sun HD15 with separate sync output APKMSUN Guardian converter
Note: Some of the standard Sun background screens may not center precisely on certain Sun servers, with dark borders. Use another background or place a light colored icon in the upper left hand corner.
Mouse Settings
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To configure the mouse settings (Sun Solaris 10.1):
1. Select Launcher. Application Manager - Desktop Controls opens.
2. Select Mouse Style Manager. The Style Manager - Mouse dialog
opens.
3. Set the Acceleration slider to 1.0.
4. Set the Threshold slider to 1.0.
5. Click OK.
Accessing the Command Line
1. Right click.
2. Select 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. Please Note that 1024x768x75 is used as an example here; substitute the resolution and refresh rate you are using. Run these commands from the command line.
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To check current POST resolution:
Run the following command as root: # eeprom output-device
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To change POST resolution:
1. # eeprom output-device=screen:r1024x768x75
2. Logout or restart computer.
Video Settings (GUI)
The GUI resolution can be checked and set using different commands depending on the video card in use. Please Note that 1024x768x75 is used as an example here; substitute the resolution and refresh rate you are using. Run these commands from the command line.
The following table is organized by card:
Card To Check Resolution: To Change Resolution:
32-bit # /usr/sbin/pgxconfig -prconf
1. # /usr/sbin/pgxconfig -res 1024x768x75
2. Logout or restart computer.
64-bit # /usr/sbin/m64config -prconf
1. # /usr/sbin/m64config -res 1024x768x75
2. Logout or restart computer.
32-bit and
# /usr/sbin/fbconfig -prconf
1. # /usr/sbin/fbconfig -res 1024x768x75
2. Logout or restart computer.
64-bit

IBM AIX 5.3 Settings

Follow these steps in this section to configure target servers running IBM AIX 5.3.
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To configure the mouse:
1. Go to Launcher.
2. Select Style Manager.
3. Click Mouse. The Style Manager - Mouse dialog opens.
4. Use the sliders to set the Mouse acceleration to 1.0 and Threshold to
1.0.
5. Click OK.
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To configure the video:
1. From the Launcher, select Application Manager.
2. Select System_Admin.
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3. Select Smit > Devices > Graphic Displays > Select the Display
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. Please refer to Supported Video Resolutions for more information.
Note: If you change video resolution, you must logout of the target server and log back in for the video settings to take effect.

Make UNIX Settings Permanent

Note: These steps may vary slightly depending on the type of UNIX (e.g., Solaris, IBM AIX) and the specific version in use.
1. Select Style Manager > Startup. The Style Manager - Startup dialog
opens.
2. Select the Logout Confirmation Dialog option of On. This option
prompts you to save your current session when you logout.

Apple Macintosh Settings

For target servers running an Apple Macintosh operating system, the preferred method is to use the D2CIM-VUSB and Absolute Mouse Synchronization.
Note: Enable the Absolute mouse scaling for MAC server option in the Port (see "Note for D2CIM-VUSB CIM Usage" on page 145) page.

Step 2 (Optional): Configure Keyboard Language

Note: This step is not required if you are using the US/International language keyboard.
If you are using a non-US language, the keyboard has to be configured for the appropriate language. In addition, the keyboard language for the client machine and the target servers has to match.
Please consult the documentation for your operating system for additional information about changing the keyboard layout.
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Change the Keyboard Layout Code (Sun Targets)

Use this procedure if you are using a DCIM-SUSB and would like the keyboard layout changed to another language.
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To change the keyboard layout code (DCIM-SUSB only):
1. Open a Text Editor window on the Sun workstation.
2. Check that the NUM LOCK key is active and press the left CTRL key
and the DEL key on your keyboard. The Caps Lock LED starts to blink, indicating that the CIM is in Layout Code Change mode. The text window displays: Raritan Computer, Inc. Current keyboard layout code = 22h (US5 UNIX).
3. Type the layout code desired (for example, 31 for the Japanese
keyboard).
4. Press Enter.
5. Shut down the unit and power ON once again. The DCIM-SUSB
performs a reset (power cycle).
6. Using MPC, type something to verify that the characters are correct.
Step 3: Configure Network Firewall Settings
To access Dominion KX II through a network firewall, your firewall must allow communication on TCP Port 5000 or another port that you designate. Refer to Network Settings (on page information about designating another discovery port.
To take advantage of the Dominion KX II:
Web-access capabilities Port 443 - standard TCP port for
Automatic redirection of HTTP requests to HTTPS (i.e., so users can type the more common “http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” instead of “https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx”)
122) for additional
The firewall must allow inbound communication on:
HTTPS communication
Port 80 - standard TCP port for HTTP communication
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Step 4: Connect the Equipment

Connect the Dominion KX II to the power supply, network, local PC, and target servers. The numbers in the diagram correspond to the sections describing the connection.
Figure 7: Dominion KX II Connections

1. AC Power

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To connect the power supply:
1. Attach the included AC power cord to the Dominion KX II and plug
into an AC power outlet.
2. For dual power failover protection, attach the second included AC
power cord and plug it into a different power source than the first power cord.
Note: If you only attach one power cord, the power LED on the Dominion KX II front panel will display red because the system is set to automatically detect both sources. Refer to the Power Supply Setup Page (on page
136) for information
about turning off automatic detection for the power source not in use.
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2. Network Ports

Dominion KX II provides two Ethernet ports for failover purposes (not for load-balancing). By default, only LAN1 is active and the automatic failover is disabled. When enabled, if the Dominion KX II internal network interface or the network switch to which it is connected becomes unavailable, LAN2 will be enabled using the same IP address.
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To connect the network:
1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (included) from the network port
labeled LAN1 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router.
2. To make use of the optional Dominion KX II Ethernet failover
capabilities:
Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port labeled
Enable Automatic Failover on the Network Configuration screen
LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router.
(refer to Network Settings, LAN Interface Settings (see " Interface Settings" on page
125) for more information).
LAN
Use both network ports only if you want to use one as a failover port.

3. 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 provides the KX II Local Console graphical user interface for administration and target server access.
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To connect the local port:
Attach a multi-sync VGA monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the respective Local User ports (using either a PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse).
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4. Target Server Ports

Dominion KX II uses standard UTP cabling (Cat5/5e/6) to connect to each target server. Refer to Appendix A: Specifications (see " page
190) for additional information.
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To connect a target server to the Dominion KX II:
Specifications" on
1. Use the appropriate Computer Interface Module (CIM). Refer to
Supported CIMs for more information about the CIMs to use with each operating system.
2. Attach the HD15 video connector of your CIM to the video port 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.
3. Attach the keyboard/mouse connector of your CIM to the
corresponding ports on your target server. Using a standard straight­through UTP (Cat5/5e/6) cable, connect the CIM to an available server port on the back of your Dominion KX II unit.
Note: The DCIM-USB G2 provides a small slide switch on the back of the CIM. Move the switch to P for PC-based USB target servers; move the switch to S for Sun USB target servers.
A new switch position takes effect only after the CIM is power-cycled. To power-cycle the CIM, remove the USB connector from the target server and plug it back in a few seconds later.

Step 5: Dominion KX II Initial Configuration

The first time you power up the Dominion KX II unit, there is some initial configuration that you need to perform through the KX II Local Console:
• Change the default password.
• Assign the IP Address.
• Name the target servers.
• Specify power supply auto-detection.
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Changing the Default Password

The Dominion KX II ships with a default password. The first time you start the Dominion KX II you are required to change that password.
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To change the default password:
1. Power ON the Dominion KX II using the power switch(es) at the
back of the unit. Please wait for the Dominion KX II unit to boot. (A beep signals that the boot is complete.)
2. Once the unit has booted, the KX II Local Console is visible on the
monitor attached to the Dominion KX II local port. Type the default username (admin) and password (raritan) and click Login. The Change Password screen is displayed.
3. Type your old password (raritan) in the Old Password field.
4. Type a new password in the New Password field; retype the new
password in the Confirm New Password field. Passwords can be up to 64 characters in length and can consist of English alphanumeric characters and the special characters identified in the table following these steps.
5. Click Apply.
6. You will receive confirmation that the password was successfully
changed. Click OK. The Port Access page is displayed.
Note: The default password can also be changed from the Raritan Multi­Platform Client (MPC). For more information, refer to the Raritan Multi­Platform Client (MPC) and Raritan Remote Client (RRC) User Guide.

Valid Special Characters

Character Description Character Description
! Exclamation point : Colon
" Double quote ; Semi-colon
# Pound sign = Equal sign
$ Dollar sign > Greater than sign
% Percent sign ? Question mark
& Ampersand @ At sign
' Single quote [ Left bracket
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( Left parenthesis \ Backward slash
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) Right parenthesis ] Right bracket
* Asterisk ^ Caret
+ Plus sign _ Underscore
, Comma ` Grave accent
- Dash { Left brace
. Period | Pipe sign
/ Forward slash } Right brace
< Less than sign ~ Tilde

Assigning an IP Address

These procedures describe how to assign an IP Address using the Network Settings page. For complete information about all of the fields and the operation of this page, refer to Network Settings (on page
122).
1. From the KX II Local Console, select Device Settings > Network
Settings. The Network Settings page opens.
Figure 8: Network Settings
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2. Specify a meaningful Device Name for your Dominion KX II unit; up
to 16 alphanumeric characters, special characters (see " Characters" on page
3. Select the IP auto configuration from the drop-down list: 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. With this option, network parameters are assigned by the
DHCP server.
4. If you specify an IP configuration of None, type the TCP/IP
parameters for your Dominion KX II unit: IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway IP address, Primary DNS server IP address, and (optional) Secondary DNS server IP address.
5. When finished, click OK.
Your Dominion KX II unit is now network accessible.
Valid Special
32), and no spaces.
Note: In some environments, the LAN Interface Speed & Duplex setting default of Autodetect (auto-negotiation) does not properly set the network parameters, resulting 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. Refer to the Network Settings (on page
122) page for more information.

Naming Target Servers

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To name the target servers:
1. Connect all of the target servers if you have not already done so (as
described in Step 3: Connect the Equipment, Target Server Ports (see "
4. Target Server Ports" on page 31)).
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2. Using the KX II Local Console, select Device Settings > Port
Configuration. The Port Configuration page opens:
Figure 9: Port Configuration
3. Click on the Port Name of the target server you want to rename. The
Port Page (see " page
143) opens.
Associate Target Servers to Outlets (Port Page)" on
4. Assign a name to identify the server connected to that port. The
name can be up to 32 characters; alphanumeric and special characters (see "
5. Click OK.
Valid Special Characters" on page 32) are allowed.

Specifying Power Supply Auto-detection

The Dominion KX II provides dual power supplies, and can automatically detect and provide notification regarding the status of these power supplies. Proper configuration ensures that the Dominion KX II sends the appropriate notifications should a power supply fail. The Power Supply Setup page is configured to automatically detect both power supplies; use this page to disable automatic detection of the power supply not in use.
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To disable power supply auto-detection for the power
supply not in use:
1. Using the KX II Local Console, select Device Settings > Power Supply
Setup. The Power Supply Setup page opens.
2. Clear auto-detection for the power supply that you are not using.
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Remote Authentication

For more information, refer to Power Supply Setup Page (on page 136).

Note to CC-SG Users

If you are using Dominion KX II in a CC-SG configuration, perform the installation steps as outlined above, and when finished, consult the CommandCenter Secure Gateway User Guide, Administrator Guide, or Deployment Guide to proceed (all found on Raritan's Website under Support: http://www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation).
Note: The remainder of this user guide applies primarily to deploying Dominion KX II unit(s) without the integration functionality of CC-SG.
Remote Authentication

Note to CC-SG Users

When the Dominion KX II is controlled by CommandCenter Secure Gateway, CC-SG authenticates users and groups, except for local users (requiring local port access). When CC-SG is controlling the Dominion KX II, local port users will be authenticated against the local user database or the Remote Authentication server (LDAP or RADIUS) configured on the Dominion KX II; they will not be authenticated against the CC-SG user database.
For additional information about CC-SG authentication, refer to the CommandCenter Secure Gateway User Guide, Administrator Guide, or Deployment Guide at: http://www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation.

Supported Protocols

In order to simplify management of usernames and passwords, the Dominion KX II provides the capability to forward authentication requests to an external authentication server. Two external authentication protocols are supported: LDAP and RADIUS.

Note on Microsoft Active Directory

Microsoft Active Directory uses the LDAP protocol natively, and can function as an LDAP server and authentication source for Dominion KX II. If it has the IAS (Internet Authorization Server) component, a Microsoft Active Directory server can also serve as a RADIUS authentication source.
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Authentication vs. Authorization

Authentication is the process of verifying that a user is who he says he is. Once a user is authenticated, the user's group is used to determine his system and port permissions. The user's assigned privileges determine what type of access is allowed. This is called authorization.
When Dominion KX II is configured for remote authentication, the external authentication server is used primarily for the purposes of authentication, not authorization.
The flow diagram illustrates this process:
Figure 10: Authentication/Authorization Flow Diagram
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Users, Groups, and Access Permissions

Note the importance of the group to which a given user belongs, as well as the need to configure the group named, “Unknown”. If the external authentication server returns a group name that is not recognized by the Dominion KX II, that user's permissions are determined by the permanent group named “Unknown”.
Refer to Implementing LDAP Remote Authentication (on page Implementing RADIUS Remote Authentication (on page determine how to configure your authentication server to return user group information to the Dominion KX II as part of its reply to an authentication query.
Users, Groups, and Access Permissions
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”. All users have to be authenticated; if Dominion KX II is configured for LDAP or RADIUS, that authentication is processed first, followed by local authentication.

Users

User names and passwords are required to gain access to the Dominion KX II unit. This information is used to authenticate users attempting to access your Dominion KX II unit. Refer to User Management for more information about adding and editing users.
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118) to
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Groups

Every Dominion KX II unit is delivered with three default user groups; these groups cannot be deleted:
Admin Users that are a member of this group have full
administrative privileges. The original, factory-default user is a member of this group and has the complete set of system privileges.
Unknown This is the default group for users who are
authenticated externally using LDAP or RADIUS. If the external LDAP or RADIUS server does not identify a valid user group, the Unknown group is used.
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Individual Group
An individual group is essentially a “group” of one. That is, the specific user is in its own group, not affiliated with other real groups. Individual groups can be identified by the “@” in the Group Name. The individual group allows a user account to have the same rights as a group.
In addition to the system-supplied default groups, you can create groups and specify the appropriate permissions to suit your needs. Refer to User Management for more information about creating and editing user groups.

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.
You may also choose not to associate specific users with groups. In this case, you can classify the user as “Individual.”
Upon successful authentication, the device uses Group information to determine the user's permissions - which server ports are accessible, whether rebooting the unit is allowed, and other features.
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In This Chapter
User Interfaces..................................................................................................40
KX II Local Console: KX II Devices ...............................................................41
Dominion KX II Remote Console: Dominion KX II Devices......................42
Multi-Platform Client (MPC): KX I and Dominion KX II Devices............43
Raritan Remote Client (RRC): KX I Devices Only.......................................44
Language Support ...........................................................................................44
Java Runtime Environment (JRE)..................................................................44
Launching the Dominion KX II......................................................................45
Managing Favorites.........................................................................................49

User Interfaces

There are several user interfaces in the Dominion KX II providing you with easy access any time, anywhere. These include the KX II Local Console, the KX II Remote Console, and the Multi-Platform Client (MPC). The following table identifies these interfaces and their use for target server access and administration locally and remotely:
Local Remote
Access Admin Access Admi
User Interface
KX II Local Console
KX II Remote Console
Virtual KVM Client
Multi-Platform Client
9 9
9 9
9
9 9
n
(MPC)
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KX II Local Console: KX II Devices

When you are located at the server rack, Dominion KX II provides standard KVM switching and administration via the KX II Local Console. The KX II Local Console provides a direct KVM (analog) connection to your connected servers; the performance is exactly as if you were directly connected to the server's keyboard, mouse, and video ports.
There are many similarities among the KX II Local Console and the KX II Remote Console graphical user interfaces, and where there are differences, they are noted in the user manual. The KX II Local Console and the KX II Remote Console user interfaces are almost identical; the following options are available in the KX II Local Console, but not the KX II Remote Console:
• Local Port Settings (see "
Only)" on page
• Factory Reset (see "
page
185)
182)
Factory Reset (KX II Local Console Only)" on
Local Port Settings (KX II Local Console
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Dominion KX II Remote Console: Dominion KX II Devices
The Dominion KX II Remote Console is a browser-based graphical user interface that allows you to access target servers 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 target servers. Whenever you access a target server using the Dominion KX II Remote Console, a Virtual KVM Client window is opened. One Virtual KVM Client is opened for each target server, permitting simultaneous access when supported by the specific Dominion KX II unit (for example, KX2-116 supports only one remote session).
There are many similarities among the Dominion KX II Local Console and the Dominion KX II Remote Console graphical user interfaces, and where there are differences, they are noted in the user manual. The following options are available in the Dominion KX II Remote Console, but not the Dominion KX II Local Console:
• Virtual Media (on page
• Favorites (see "
Managing Favorites" on page 49)
• Backup/Restore (see "
87)
Backup and Restore" on page 160)
• Firmware Upgrade (on page
• Upgrade Report (on page
• KX Diagnostics (on page
165)
173)
163)
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Multi-Platform Client (MPC): KX I and Dominion KX II Devices

The Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) is a graphical interface that allows you to remotely access the target devices connected to Dominion units. MPC can be installed for standalone use or accessed through a Web browser.
After installing the Dominion KX II, either download a standalone version of Raritan MPC and establish an initial network connection, or launch the application directly.
Note: MPC supports both KX I and Dominion KX II devices; use MPC if you would like to access servers connected to both KX I and Dominion KX II devices with one user interface.
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To launch MPC directly:
1. To launch MPC from a client running any browser, type http://IP-
ADDRESS/mpc into the address line, where IP-ADDRESS is the IP address of your Raritan device. MPC will launch in a new window that does not contain a menu bar, tool bar, scroll bar, or address bar. Work in this window and toggle to other open windows using the ALT+TAB command.
2. When MPC 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 II unit listed by name, create an icon manually by selecting Connection > New Profile. The Add Connection window opens.
3. Type a device Description, specify a Connection Type, add the
Dominion unit's IP Address, and click OK. These specifications can be edited later.
4. In the Navigator panel on the left of the screen, double-click on the
icon that corresponds to your Dominion KX II unit.
Refer to the Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) and Raritan Remote Client (RRC) User Guide, available on Raritan's Website http://www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation, or on the Raritan User Manuals & Quick Setup Guides CD ROM included with your Dominion shipment for complete information on installing and operating MPC.
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Raritan Remote Client (RRC): KX I Devices Only
Raritan Remote Client (RRC) is a graphical user interface providing remote access to the target devices.
Note: RRC cannot be used with the Dominion KX II; use MPC instead.

Language Support

The Dominion KX II provides keyboard support for the following languages: US English, UK English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, and German.
Note: You can use the keyboard for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean for display only; local language input is not supported at this time for Dominion KX II Local Console functions.
For more information about non-US keyboards, please refer to Appendix C: Informational Notes (see "
Informational Notes" on page 205).

Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

Important: It is recommended that you disable Java caching and clear the Java cache. Please refer to your Java documentation or the Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) and Raritan Remote Client (RRC) User Guide for more information.
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.
Raritan recommends using Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.5 for optimum performance, but the Dominion KX II Remote Console and MPC will function with JRE version 1.4.2_05 or greater (with the exception of JRE 1.5.0_02). JRE 1.6 is also supported, but has not been fully tested.
Note: In order for multi-language keyboards to work in the Dominion KX II Remote Console (Virtual KVM Client) please install the multi-language version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
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Launching the Dominion KX II

Important: Regardless of the browser used, you must allow pop-ups from the Dominion device's IP address to launch the Dominion KX II Remote Console.
Figure 11: Dominion KX II Remote Console Login Page
Note: Depending on your browser and security settings, you may see various security and certificate warnings. It is necessary to accept these warnings to launch the Dominion KX II Remote Console.
You can reduce the number of warning messages in subsequent logins by checking the following options in these security and certificate warning messages: o In the future, do not show this warning o Always trust content from this publisher
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To launch the Dominion KX II Remote Console:
1. Log on to any workstation with network connectivity to your
Dominion KX II unit and Java Runtime Environment v1.4.2_2 or higher installed (JRE is available at http://java.sun.com/).
2. Launch a supported Web browser (see "
page
11) such as Internet Explorer (IE) or Firefox.
3. Type the following URL: http://IP-ADDRESS, where IP-ADDRESS is
the IP Address that you assigned to your Dominion KX II unit. 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 opens:
Supported Browsers" on
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4. Type your Username and Password. If this is the first time logging
5. Click Login.

Dominion KX II Console Layout

Both the Dominion KX II Remote Console and the Dominion KX II Local Console interfaces provide an HTML (Web-like) interface for configuration and administration, as well as target server list and selection. The options are organized into various tabs.
After successful login, the Port Access page opens listing all ports along with their status and availability. You can sort by Port Number, Port Name, Status (Up and Down), and Availability (Idle, Connected, Busy, Unavailable, and Connecting) by clicking on the column heading.
in, log in with the factory default username and password (admin and raritan (all lower case)); you will be prompted to change the default password. Refer to Changing the Default Password (on page
32) for more information.

Dominion KX II Console Navigation

The Dominion KX II Console interfaces (both local and remote) provide many methods for navigation and making your selections.
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To select an option (use any of the following):
• Click on a tab; a page of available options is opened.
• Hover over a tab and select the appropriate option from the menu.
• Click the option directly from the menu hierarchy displayed
(“breadcrumbs”).
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Figure 12: Sample Menu Hierarchy (breadcrumbs)
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To scroll through pages longer than the screen:
• Use Page Up and Page Down keys on your keyboard, or
• Use the scroll bar on the right
For more information about navigation and selection in the Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC), refer to the Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) and Raritan Remote Client (RRC) User Guide.

Logging Out

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To quit the Dominion KX II Console:
Click Logout in the upper right-hand corner of the page.
Note: Logging out also closes any open Virtual KVM Client sessions.

Dominion KX II Console Menu Tree

The following diagram represents all of the menu options available in both the Dominion KX II Remote and Dominion KX II Local Console interfaces. Variations between the Dominion KX II Local Console and the Dominion KX II Remote Console are identified.
Figure 13: KX II Console Menu Tree (Local and Remote)
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In addition to being identified in the menu tree above, menu option variations between the Dominion KX II Local Console and the Dominion KX II Remote Console are identified in the following table:
Option Local
Console
Virtual Media
File Server Setup
Backup/Restore
Firmware Upgrade
KX Diagnostics
Manage Favorites
Favorites List
Discover Devices - Local Subnet
Discover Devices - KX Subnet
Add New Device to Favorites
Help - User Guide
Local Port Settings
Factory Reset
9
9
Remote Console
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
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Managing Favorites

A Favorites feature is provided so you can organize and quickly access the devices you use frequently. The Favorite Devices section is located in the lower left side (sidebar) of the Port Access page and provides the ability to:
• Create and manage a list of favorite devices
• Quickly access frequently used devices
• List your Favorites either by name or IP Address
• Discover Dominion KX II devices on its subnet (before and after
login)
• 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).
Figure 14: Port Access
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To access a favorite Dominion KX II device:
Click the device name for that device (listed beneath Favorite Devices). A new browser opens to that device.
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To toggle the Favorite Devices list display between
name and IP Address:
To display Favorites by IP Address:
Click the Display by IP button.
Favorite Devices currently displayed by name; Click Display by IP to toggle.
To display Favorites by name:
Click the Display by Name button.
Favorite Devices currently displayed by IP Address; Click Display by Name to toggle.

Manage Favorites Menu

The Manage Favorites menu provides these options: Favorites List, Discover Devices - Local Subnet, Discover Devices - KX Subnet, and Add New Device to Favorites.
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To open the Manage Favorites menu:
Click the Manage button. The Manage Favorites page opens.
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Use: To:
Favorites List Manage your list of favorite devices.
Discover Devices - Local
Discover the devices on the local subnet.
Subnet
Discover Devices - KX Subnet Discover the devices on the KX device
subnet.
Add New Device to Favorites Add, edit, and delete devices from your
list of Favorites.
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Favorites List

From the Favorites List page, you can add, edit, and delete devices from your list of Favorites.
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To open the Favorites List page:
Select Manage > Favorites List. The Favorites List page opens:
Figure 15: Favorites List
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To add a Favorite:
Click the Add button. The Add New Favorite (on page 56) page opens.
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To delete a Favorite:
Important: Please exercise caution in the removal of favorites; you are not prompted to confirm their deletion.
1. Check the checkbox next to the appropriate Dominion KX II device.
2. Click the Delete button. The favorite is removed from your list of
favorites.
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To edit a Favorite:
1. From the Favorites List page, check the checkbox next to the
appropriate Dominion KX II device.
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2. Click the Edit button. The Edit page opens:
Figure 16: Edit (Favorite Information)
3. Update the fields as necessary:
Description. Type something meaningful. IP Address. Type the IP Address of the Dominion KX II unit. Port. Change the discovery Port (if necessary).
4. Click OK.
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Discover Devices - Local Subnet

This option discovers the devices on your local subnet (that is, the subnet where the Dominion KX II Remote Console is running); access these devices directly from this page, or add them to your list of favorites.
Figure 17: Discover Devices - Local Subnet
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To discover devices on the local subnet:
1. Select Favorites > Discover Devices - Local Subnet. The Discover
Devices - Local Subnet page opens.
2. Select the appropriate discovery port (refer to Network
Miscellaneous Settings (on page
124) for information about the
discovery port):
• To use the default discovery port, check the Use Default Port 5000
option.
• To use a different discovery port: a. Clear the Use Default Port 5000 option.
b. Type the port number into the Discover on Port field. c. Click Save.
1. Click Refresh. The list of devices on the local subnet is refreshed.
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To add devices to your Favorites List:
1. Check the checkbox next to the device name/IP Address.
2. Click Add.
Tip: Use the Select All and Deselect All buttons to quickly select all (or deselect all) devices in the remote console subnet.
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To access a discovered device:
Click the device name or IP Address for that device. A new browser opens to that device.
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Discover Devices - KX Subnet

This option discovers the devices on the KX device subnet (that is, the subnet of the Dominion KX II device IP address itself); access these devices directly from this page, or add them to your list of favorites.
This feature allows multiple Dominion KX II units to interoperate and scale automatically. The Dominion KX II Remote Console automatically discovers the Dominion KX II units in the subnet of the Dominion KX II.
Figure 18: Discover Devices - KX Subnet
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To discover devices on the KX device subnet:
1. Select Favorites > Discover Devices - KX Subnet. The Discover
Devices - KX Subnet page opens.
2. Click Refresh. The list of devices on the local subnet is refreshed.
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To add devices to your Favorites List:
1. Check the checkbox next to the device name/IP Address.
2. Click Add.
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Tip: Use the Select All and Deselect All buttons to quickly select all (or deselect all) devices in the Dominion KX II device subnet.
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To access a discovered device:
Click the device name or IP Address for that device. A new browser opens to that device.

Add New Favorite

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To add a device to your favorites list:
1. Select Manage Favorites > Add New Device to Favorites. The Add
New Favorite page opens:
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Figure 19: Add New Favorite
2. Type a meaningful Description.
3. Type the IP Address for the device.
4. Change the discovery Port (if necessary).
5. Click OK. This device is added to your list of favorites.
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Accessing Target Servers

In This Chapter
Port Access Page ..............................................................................................58
Connecting to a Target Server........................................................................59
Port Action Menu ............................................................................................60
Switching between Target Servers ................................................................61
Disconnecting Target Servers.........................................................................61
Power Controlling a Target Server................................................................62
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Port Access Page
After successfully logging into the Dominion KX II Remote Console, the Port Access page opens. This page lists all of the Dominion KX II ports, the connected target servers, and their status and availability. The Port Access page provides access to the target servers connected to the Dominion KX II. Target servers are servers that you want to control through the Dominion KX II unit; they are connected to the Dominion KX II ports at the back of the unit.
Note: For each connection to a target server, a new Virtual KVM Client window is opened.
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1. From the Dominion KX II Remote Console, click the Port Access tab
To use the Port Access page:
to open it. The Port Access page opens:
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Figure 20: Port Access
Port Access
The target servers are initially sorted by Port Number; you can change the display to sort on any of the columns.
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Port Number. Numbered from 1 to the total number of ports
available for the Dominion KX II unit. Please Note that ports connected to power strips will not be among those listed, resulting in gaps in the Port Number sequence.
Port Name. The name of the Dominion KX II port; initially set to
Dominion-KX2-Port#, but you can change the name to something more descriptive. When you click on a Port Name link, the Port Action Menu is opened.
Status. The Status is either up or down. Availability. The Availability can be Idle, Connected, Busy, or
Unavailable.
2. Click the Port Name of the target server you want to access. The Port
Action Menu is displayed. Refer to Port Action Menu (on page
60)
for more information about the menu options available.
3. Select the desired menu option from the Port Action Menu.
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To change the display sort order:
Click the column heading you want to sort on. The list of target servers is sorted by that column.

Connecting to a Target Server

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To connect to a target server:
1. From the 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:
Figure 21: Port Action Menu
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Port Action Menu

3. Select Connect. A Virtual KVM Client (on page 64) window opens to
Port Action Menu
1. When you click on a Port Name in the Port Access list, the Port
the target server connected to that port.
Action menu is displayed. Please note that only options available for the selected port are listed in the Port Action menu:
Connect. Creates a new connection to the target server. For the
KX II Remote Console, a new Virtual KVM Client (on page
64) window is opened. For the KX II Local Console, the display switches to the target server and switches away from the local user interface. On the local port, the KX II Local Console interface must be visible in order to perform the switch.
Note: This option is not available from the KX II Remote Console for an available port if all connections are busy.
Switch From. Switches from an existing connection to the
selected port (target server). This menu item is available for every opened connection (up to a maximum of four for units with 4 remote users; maximum of two for units with 2 remote users; maximum of 1 for units with 1 remote user); this option is visible only when one or more Virtual KVM Clients are opened.
Note: This menu item is not available on the KX II Local Console.
Disconnect. Disconnects this port and closes the Virtual KVM
Client window for this target server. This menu item is available only when the port status is up and connected, or up and busy.
Note: This menu item is not available on the KX II Local Console; the only way to disconnect from the switched target in the Local Console is to use the hotkey (see "
Hotkeys" on page 181).
Power On. Powers on the target server through the associated
outlet. This option is visible only when there is one or more power associations to this target, when the target is off (port status is down), and when user has permission to operate this service.
Power Off. Powers off the target server through the associated
outlets. This option is visible only when there is one or more power associations to this target, when the target power is on (port status is up), and when user has permission to operate this service.
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Power Cycle. Power cycles the target server through the
associated outlets. This option is visible only when there is a power association (one or more) to this target and when the user has permission to operate this service.
2. Select the desired menu option for that port to execute it.

Switching between Target Servers

With the Dominion KX II, you can access several target servers. 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.
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To switch between target servers:
1. While already using a target server, access the Dominion KX II Port
Access page.
2. Click the Port Name of the target you want to access now. The Port
Action Menu is displayed.
3. Select the Switch From option from the Port Action Menu. The
Virtual KVM Client (on page server you selected.

Disconnecting Target Servers

Note: This item is not available on the KX II Local Console; the only way to disconnect from the switched target in the Local Console is to use the hotkey (see "
Hotkeys" on page 181).
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To disconnect a target server:
1. Click the Port Name of the target you want to disconnect. The Port
Action Menu is displayed.
2. Select the Disconnect option from the Port Action Menu. The Virtual
KVM Client (on page
Tip: You can also close the Virtual KVM Client window by selecting Connection > Exit from the Virtual KVM menu.
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64) window closes the target window.
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Power Controlling a Target Server

Power Controlling a Target Server
Note: These features are available only when you have made power associations. Refer to power control for more information.

Power Cycle a Target Server

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To power cycle a target server:
1. From the 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.
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Figure 22: Port Action Menu (power options)
3. Select Power Cycle. A message is displayed confirming the action
taken.

Power On a Target Server

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To power ON a target server:
1. From the 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.
3. Select Power On.
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Power Off a Target Server

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To power OFF a target server:
1. From the 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.
3. Select Power Off.
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Virtual KVM Client

In This Chapter
Overview...........................................................................................................65
Options..............................................................................................................66
Mouse Pointer Synchronization.....................................................................67
Connection Menu ............................................................................................69
Keyboard Menu ...............................................................................................73
Video Menu ......................................................................................................77
Mouse Menu.....................................................................................................81
Virtual Media ...................................................................................................84
Tools Menu.......................................................................................................84
View Menu .......................................................................................................85
Help Menu........................................................................................................86
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Overview

Whenever you access a target server using the KX II Remote Console, a Virtual KVM Client window is opened. There is one Virtual KVM Client for each target server connected to; these windows can be accessed via the Windows Taskbar.
Virtual KVM Client windows can be minimized, maximized, and moved around your computer desktop.
Note: Refreshing your HTML browser will close the Virtual KVM Client connection, so please exercise caution.
Figure 23: Virtual KVM Client Window
The features available in the Virtual KVM Client are accessible through the menu and toolbar.
Feature Description
Menu Bar Drop-down menus of commands and settings.
Toolbar Shortcut buttons to frequently used features and
commands.
Target Server Video Window
Target device display.
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Options

Options
Status Bar Real-time information on connection parameters, target
server window size, concurrent connections, Caps Lock indicator, and Num Lock indicator.
Note to CC-SG Users
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).

Menu Tree

The following diagram represents all of the menu options available in the Virtual KVM Client.
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Figure 24: Virtual KVM Client Menu Tree

Toolbar

Button Description
Properties
Video settings
Calibrate color
Synchronize client and target server mouse cursors
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Refresh screen
Auto-sense video
Send Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Toggles single/double mouse modes
Full screen
Resize video to fit screen

Mouse Pointer Synchronization

When remotely viewing a target server that uses a mouse, you will see two mouse pointers: one belonging to your remote client workstation and the other belonging to the target server. When the mouse pointer lies within the Virtual KVM Client target server window, mouse movements and clicks are directly transmitted to the connected target server. While in motion, the client mouse pointer slightly leads the target mouse pointer due to mouse acceleration settings.
Figure 25: Dual Mouse Cursors
On fast LAN connections, you may want to disable the Virtual KVM Client mouse pointer and view only the target server's pointer. You can toggle between these two modes (single mouse and dual mouse). Refer to Mouse Menu (on page available mouse modes.
81) for additional information about the
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Mouse Synchronization Tips

Be sure to follow these steps when obtaining mouse synchronization:
1. Verify that the selected video resolution and refresh rate is among
those supported by the Dominion KX II. The Virtual KVM Client Connection Info dialog displays the actual values that the KX II is seeing. Please refer to Supported Video Resolutions for more information about the video resolutions that are supported.
2. Verify that the cable length is within the specified limits for the
selected video resolution. Please refer to Target Server Connection Distance and Video Resolution (on page
3. Verify that the mouse and video have been properly configured
during the installation process. Please refer to Chapter 3: Installation and Configuration (see " on page
4. Force an auto-sense by clicking the Virtual KVM Client auto-sense
button.
195) for more information.
Installation and Configuration"
14) for complete instructions.
5. If that does not improve the mouse synchronization (for Linux,
UNIX, and Solaris target servers):
a. Open a terminal window. b. Enter the xset mouse 1 1 command. c. Close the terminal window.
6. Click the Virtual KVM Client mouse synchronization
Additional Notes for Intelligent Mouse Mode
button.
• 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.
• Disable active desktop on target servers.
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Connection Menu

Properties Dialog

The Dominion KX II dynamic video compression algorithms maintain KVM console usability under varying bandwidth constraints. Dominion KX II units optimize KVM output not only for LAN use, but also for WAN and dialup use. These units can also control color depth and limit video output, offering an optimal balance between video quality and system responsiveness for any bandwidth.
Connection Properties
The parameters in the Properties Dialog can be optimized to suit your needs for different operating environments.
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To set the connection properties:
1. Select Connection > Properties. The Properties Dialog opens.
Figure 26: Properties Dialog
2. Select the Connection Speed from the drop-down list. Dominion KX
II can automatically detect available bandwidth and not limit bandwidth use; but you can also adjust this usage according to bandwidth limitations.
Manually adjust bandwidth-related options (connection speed, color depth, etc.).
Auto
1G Ethernet
100 Mb Ethernet
10 Mb Ethernet
1.5 Mb (MAX DSL/T1)
1 Mb (Fast DSL/T1)
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512 Kb (Medium DSL/T1)
384 Kb (Slow DSL/T1)
256 Kb (Cable)
128 Kb (Dual ISDN)
56 Kb (ISP Modem)
33 Kb (Fast Modem)
24 Kb (Slow Modem)
Please 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. But the system will be most responsive when the settings match the real world environment.
3. Select the Color Depth from the drop-down list. Dominion KX II can
dynamically adapt the color depth transmitted to remote users in order to maximize usability in all bandwidths.
15-bit RGB Color
8-bit RGB Color
4-bit Color
4-bit Gray
3-bit Gray
2-bit Gray
Black and White
Important: For most administrative tasks (server monitoring, reconfiguring, etc.), the full 24-bit or 32-bit color spectrum made available by most modern video graphics cards is not necessary. Attempting to transmit such high color depths, wastes network bandwidth.
4. Use the slider to select the desired level of Smoothing (15-bit color
mode only). The level of smoothing determines how aggressively to blend screen regions with small color variation into a single smooth color. Smoothing improves the appearance of target video by reducing displayed video noise.
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5. Click OK to set these properties.
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To cancel without saving changes:
Click Cancel.

Connection Info

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To obtain information about your Virtual KVM Client
connection:
Select Connection > Connection Info. The Connection Info window opens:
Figure 27: Connection Info
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Connection Menu
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.
• Data In/Second. Data rate in.
• Data Out/Second. Data rate out.
• Connect Time. The duration of the connect time.
• FPS. The frames per second transmitted for video.
• Horizontal Resolution. The screen resolution horizontally.
• Vertical Resolution. The screen resolution vertically.
• Refresh Rate. How often the screen is refreshed.
• Protocol Version. RFB Protocol version.
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To copy this information:
Click Copy to Clipboard. The information is available to be pasted into the program of your choice.

Exit

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To close the Virtual KVM Client (the target you are
currently accessing):
Select Connection > Exit.
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Keyboard Menu

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 server as intended.
Send Ctrl+Alt+Delete Sends a Ctrl+Alt+Delete key sequence to the target server
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To send a Ctrl+Alt+Delete key sequence to the target
server:
• Select Keyboard > Send Ctrl+Alt+Delete, or
• Click the Send Ctrl+Alt+Delete button from toolbar

Keyboard Macros

Keyboard macros ensure that keystroke combinations intended for the target server, are sent to and interpreted only by the target server. Otherwise, they might be interpreted by the computer on which the Virtual KVM Client is running (your client PC).
Macros are stored on the client PC and are PC-specific; therefore, if you use another PC you will not see your macros. In addition, if another person uses your PC and logs in under a different name, that user will see your macros since they are computer-wide. Keyboard macros created in the Virtual KVM Client are available in MPC and vice versa.
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Keyboard Menu

Creating a Keyboard Macro

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To create a keyboard macro (add a macro):
1. Select Keyboard > Keyboard Macros. The Keyboard Macros window
opens:
Figure 28: Keyboard Macros
2. Click Add. The Add Keyboard Macro window opens:
Figure 29: Add Keyboard Macro
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. In this example, type Minimize All Windows.
4. In the Keys to Press drop-down list: a. Scroll through and select each key for which you would like to
emulate a key press (in the order in which they are to be pressed).
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b. Click the Press Key button after each selection. As each key is
selected, it displays in the Keys to Release field.
In this example, select two keys: the Windows key and the letter D key.
5. In the Keys to Release field: a. Select each key for which you would like to emulate a key
release (in the order in which they are to be released).
b. Click Release Key after each selection.
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.)
Figure 30: Keyboard Macro Example
Tip: Use the ^ and v keys to reorder the key sequence.
7. Click OK from the Add Keyboard Macro window to save the macro.
8. Click Close from the Keyboard Macros window. The keyboard
macro created is now listed as an option from Keyboard menu:
Figure 31: New Macro in Keyboard Menu
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To cancel without saving changes:
Click Cancel.
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To clear all fields and start over:
Click the Clear button.

Running a Keyboard Macro

Once you have created a keyboard macro, execute it by clicking on its name in the Keyboard menu.
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To execute a macro (using this example):
Select Keyboard > Minimize All Windows.
An alternative method is to select the macro from the Keyboard Macros window.
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To execute a macro:
1. Select Keyboard > Keyboard Macros. The Keyboard Macros window
opens.
2. Select the macro from among those listed.
3. Click Run Macro.

Modifying a Keyboard Macro

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To modify a macro:
1. Select Keyboard > Keyboard Macros. The Keyboard Macros window
opens.
2. Select the macro from among those listed.
3. Click Modify. The Add/Edit Macro window opens.
4. Make your changes.
5. Click OK.

Removing a Keyboard Macro

Please exercise caution in the removal of macros; you are not prompted to confirm their deletion.
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To remove a macro:
1. Select Keyboard > Keyboard Macros. The Keyboard Macros window
opens.
2. Select the macro from among those listed.
3. Click Remove. The macro is deleted.

Video Menu

Video settings can be refreshed automatically in several ways:
• The Refresh Screen option forces a refresh of the video screen
• The Auto-sense Video Settings option automatically detects the
target server's video settings
• The Calibrate Color option calibrates the video to enhance the colors
being displayed
In addition, you can manually adjust the settings using the Video Settings option.

Refresh Screen

The Refresh Screen option forces a refresh of the video screen. The entire video screen is redrawn.
Refresh Screen button
To refresh the video settings:
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• Select Video > Refresh Screen, or
• Click the Refresh Screen button from toolbar

Auto-sense Video Settings

The Auto-sense Video Settings option forces a re-sensing of the video settings (resolution, refresh rate) and redraws the video screen.
Auto-Sense Video Settings button
To automatically detect the video settings:
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• Select Video > Auto-sense Video Settings, or
• Click the Auto-Sense Video Settings button from toolbar
A message is displayed that auto adjustment is in progress.
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Video Menu

Calibrate Color

Use the Calibrate Color command to optimize the color levels (hue, brightness, saturation) of the transmitted video images. The Dominion KX II color settings are on a target server-basis.
Calibrate Color Adjusts color settings to optimize the video display.
Note: The Calibrate Color option applies to the current connection only.
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To calibrate the color:
1. Open a remote KVM connection to any target server running a
graphical user interface.
2. Select Video > Calibrate Color (or click the Calibrate Color button).
The target device screen updates its color calibration.

Video Settings

Use the Video Settings option to manually adjust the video settings.
Video Settings Opens Video Settings for manual adjustment of video parameters.
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To change the video settings:
1. Select Video > Video Settings. The Video Settings window opens
displaying the current settings:
Figure 32: Video Settings
2. Use the sliders to adjust the settings to achieve the desired results (as
you adjust the settings the effects are immediately visible):
Noise Filter. 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. However, setting the threshold too high can result in the unintentional filtering of desired screen changes.
Lower settings transmit most pixel changes. Setting this threshold too low can result in higher bandwidth use.
Brightness: Use this setting to adjust the brightness of the target
server display.
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Red. Controls the brightness of the red signal. Green. Controls the brightness of the green signal. Blue. Controls the brightness of the blue signal.
Color Contrast Settings: Controls the contrast adjustment.
Contrast Red. Controls the red signal. Contrast Green. Controls the green signal. Contrast Blue. Controls the blue signal.
If the video image looks extremely blurry or unfocused, the
settings for clock and phase can be adjusted until a better image appears on the active target server.
Warning: Please 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. 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 auto-detect is usually quite accurate.
Phase. Phase values range from 0 to 31 and will wrap around.
Stop at the phase value that produces the best video image for the active target server.
Offset: Controls the on-screen positioning:
Horizontal Offset. Controls the horizontal positioning of the
target server display on your monitor.
Vertical Offset. Controls the vertical positioning of the target
server display on your monitor.
Auto Color Calibration. Check this option if you would like
automatic color calibration.
Video Sensing: Select the video sensing mode:
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Best possible video mode: Dominion KX II will perform the
full Auto Sense process when switching targets or target resolutions. Selecting this option calibrates the video for the best image quality.
Quick sense video mode: With this option, the Dominion KX
II 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.
3. Click Apply. The Video Settings are changed.
Note: Some Sun background screens, such as screens with very dark borders, may not center precisely on certain Sun servers. Use a different background or place a lighter colored icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
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To cancel with saving your changes:
Click Cancel.

Mouse Menu

When controlling a target server, the KX II Remote Console displays two mouse cursors: one belonging to your client workstation and the other belonging to the target server. You can operate in either single mouse mode or dual mouse mode. When in dual mouse mode and properly configured, these two mouse cursors will align. If you experience difficulty with mouse synchronization, refer to Configure Target Servers (see "
Step 1: Configure Target Servers" on page 15).
When there are two mouse cursors, the Dominion KX II offers several mouse modes:
• Absolute (Mouse Synchronization)
• Intelligent (Mouse Mode)
• Standard (Mouse Mode)

Synchronize Mouse

In dual mouse mode, the Synchronize Mouse option forces realignment of the target server mouse pointer with Virtual KVM Client mouse pointer.
Synchronize Mouse
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To synchronize the mouse:
• Select Mouse > Synchronize Mouse, or
• Click the Synchronize Mouse button from the toolbar

Single Mouse Cursor

Single Mouse Cursor enters single mouse mode, in which only the target server mouse cursor is shown; the local PC mouse pointer no longer appears on-screen. While in single mouse mode, the Synchronize Mouse option is not available (there is no need to synchronize a single mouse cursor).
Single Mouse Cursor
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To enter single mouse mode:
• Select Mouse > Single Mouse Cursor, or
• Click the Single/Double Mouse Cursor button from the toolbar
To exit single mouse mode:
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1. When entering single mouse mode, the following message is
displayed. Click OK.
Figure 33: Single Mouse Cursor Message
2. Press Alt+F10 from your keyboard to exit single mouse mode.
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Standard

This is the standard mouse synchronization algorithm using relative mouse positions. Standard mouse mode requires that acceleration is disabled and other mouse parameters are set correctly in order for the client and server mouse to stay synchronized. Standard mouse mode is the default.
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To enter standard mouse mode:
Select Mouse > Standard

Intelligent

In Intelligent mouse mode, the Dominion KX II can detect the target mouse settings and synchronize the mouse pointers accordingly, allowing mouse acceleration on the target. In this mode, the mouse cursor does a “dance” in the top left corner of the screen and calculates the acceleration. For this mode to work properly, certain conditions must be met.
For additional information on Intelligent Mouse mode, refer to the Raritan Multi-Platform Client User Guide (Appendix B: Conditions for Intelligent Mouse Synchronization) available on Raritan's Website http://www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation, or on the Raritan User Manuals & Quick Setup Guides CD ROM included with your Dominion KX II shipment.
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To enter intelligent mouse mode:
Select Mouse > Intelligent

Absolute

Note: Absolute Mouse Synchronization is available for use with the Virtual Media-enabled USB CIM (D2CIM-VUSB) only.
In this mode, absolute coordinates are used to keep the client and target pointers in sync, even when the target mouse is set to a different acceleration or speed. This mode is supported on servers with USB ports; the mouse moves to the exact location on the target server.
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To enter absolute mouse mode:
Select Mouse > Absolute
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Virtual Media

Virtual Media

Tools Menu

Refer to the chapter on Virtual Media (on page 87) for complete information about setting up and using virtual media.

Options

From the Tools menu, you can specify certain options for use with the Virtual KVM Client: synchronize mouse when in dual mouse mode, enable logging, keyboard type, and the exit target screen resolution mode hotkey.
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To set the tools options:
1. Select Tools > Options. The Options window opens:
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Figure 34: (Tools) Options
2. Check the Enable Logging checkbox only if directed to by Technical
Support. This option creates a log file in your home directory.
3. Select the Keyboard Type from the drop-down list (if necessary). The
options include:
US/International French (France) German (Germany) Japanese United Kingdom Korean (Korea)
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4. Exit Target Screen Resolution Mode - Hotkey. When you enter target
screen resolution mode, the display of the target server becomes full screen and acquires the same resolution as the target server. This is the hotkey used for exiting this mode; select from the drop-down list.
5. Exit Single Cursor Mode - Hotkey. When you enter single cursor
mode, only the target server mouse cursor is visible. This is the hotkey used to exit single cursor mode and bring back the client mouse cursor; select from the drop-down list.
6. Click OK.

View Menu

View Toolbar

You can use the Virtual KVM client with or without the toolbar display.
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To toggle the display of the toolbar (on and off):
Select View > View Toolbar.

Scaling

Scaling your target window 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 Virtual KVM Client window size, and maintains the aspect ratio so that you see the entire target server desktop without using the scroll bar.
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To toggle scaling (on and off):
Select View > Scaling.

Target Screen Resolution

When you enter target screen resolution mode, the display of the target server becomes full screen and acquires the same resolution as the target server. The hotkey used for exiting this mode is specified in the Options dialog (default is Ctrl+Alt+M).
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To enter target screen resolution:
Select View > Target Screen Resolution.
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Help Menu

Help Menu
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To exit target screen resolution mode:
Press the hotkey configured in the Tools Options dialog. The default is Ctrl+Alt+M.
Note to CC-SG Users: Target Screen Resolution is disabled; full screen mode is available only when the Dominion KX II device is not under CC-SG management.

About Raritan Virtual KVM Client

This menu option provides version information about the Virtual KVM Client should you require assistance from Raritan technical support.
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To obtain version information:
Select Help > About Raritan Virtual KVM Client.
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