Dominion® KX II-101
Quick Setup Guide
Thank you for your purchase of the KX II-101, the industry's most full-featured, enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM
(Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch.
This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the KX II-101. For additional informatio n on any aspect of the KX II-101,
see the accompanying KX II-101 User Guide, which can be downloaded from the Firmware and Documentation section
(http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation/) of Raritan's website.
Step 1: Configure the Target Server
For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, a
target server running a graphical user interface such as
Windows, X-Windows, Solaris, and KDE should be configured
with desktop backgrounds set to a predominantly solid,
light-colored graphic. Backgrounds featuring photos or
complex gradients should be avoided.
Ensure that the server's video resolution and refresh rate are
supported by the KX II-101, and that the signal is
non-interlaced. The KX II-101 supports the following video
resolutions:
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
640x480 @72 Hz 800x600 @90 Hz 1152x900 @66 Hz
640x480 @75 Hz 800x600 @100
640x480 @85 Hz 832x624 @75.1
640x480 @90 Hz 1024x768 @60
640x480 @100 Hz 1024x768 @70
800x600 @85 Hz 1152x870 @75.1 Hz
1152x900 @76 Hz
Hz
1280x960 @60 Hz
Hz
1280x960 @85 Hz
Hz
1280x1024 @60 Hz
Hz
Resolutions
720x400 @70 Hz 1024x768 @75
Hz
720x400 @84 Hz 1024x768 @85
Hz
1280x1024 @85 Hz
1600x1200 @60 Hz
Mouse Modes
The KX II-101 operates in several mouse modes: Absolute
Mouse Synchronization™, Intelligent Mouse mode (do not use
an animated mouse), and Standard Mouse mode.
Mouse parameters do not have to be altered for Absolute
Mouse Synchronization. For both the Standard and Intelligent
Mouse modes, mouse parameters must be set to specific
values, which are described in this section.
Mouse configurations will vary on different target operating
systems. Consult your OS documentation for additional
details.
Windows 2000® Settings
To configure the mouse:
1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Mouse.
2. On the Motion tab, set the acceleration to None and set
the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle
speed. Click OK.
To disable transition effects:
1. Select the Display option from Control Panel.
2. On the Effects tab, deselect the Use the following
transition effect for menus and tooltips checkbox. Click
OK.
640x480 @120 Hz 1024x768 @72
1280x1024 @75 Hz
Hz
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Windows XP®/Windows 2003® Settings
To configure the mouse:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Mouse.
2. On the Pointer Options tab in the Motion group, set the
mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed
and deselect the Enhanced pointer precision checkbox.
Click OK.
To disable transition effects:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Display.
2. On the Appearance tab, click the Effects button.
3. Deselect the Use the following transition effect for menus
and tooltips checkbox. Click OK.
Windows Vista® Settings
To configure the mouse:
1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Mouse.
2. On the Pointer Options tab in the Motion group, set the
mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed
and deselect the Enhanced pointer precision option. Click
OK.
To disable animation and fade effects:
1. Select Start > Settings >Control Panel > System >
Advanced system settings. The System Properties dialog
appears.
2. Click the Advanced tab and click the Settings button in the
Performance group. The Performance Options dialog
appears.
3. Under Custom options, deselect the following checkboxes:
Animate controls and elements inside windows
Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing
Fade or slide menus into view
Fade or slide ToolTips into view
Fade out menu items after clicking
4. Click OK.
Linux® Settings
On a target server running Linux graphical interfaces, set the
mouse acceleration to exactly 1 and set threshold to exactly 1.
Enter the command xset mouse 1 1.
Ensure that a target server running Linux is using a resolution
supported by the KX II-101 at a standard VESA resolution and
refresh rate. A Linux target server should also be set so the
blanking times are within +/- 40% of VESA standard values.
To check for these parameters:
1. Go to the Xfree86 Configuration file XF86Config.
2. Using a text editor, disable all non-KX II-101 supported
resolutions.
3. Disable the virtual desktop feature, which is not supported
by the KX II-101.
4. Check blanking times (+/- 40% of VESA standard).
5. Restart the computer.
Note: In many Linux graphical environments, the command
Ctrl+Alt+ + (plus sign) changes the video resolution, scrolling
through all available resolutions that remain enabled in the
XF86Config file.
Sun™ Solaris™ Settings
Set the mouse acceleration value to exactly 1 and the
threshold to exactly 1. A target server running the Solaris
operating system must output VGA video (H-and-V sync, not
composite sync). Set this at the graphical user interface or
with the command line xset mouse a t where a is the
acceleration and t is the threshold.
Apple Macintosh® Settings
Mac works with the KX II-101 'out of the box.' However, you
must use Absolute Mouse Synchronization and enable
Absolute Mouse mode and mouse scaling for Mac servers on
the KX II-101 Port page.
To enable this setting:
1. Choose Device Settings > Port Configuration. The Port
Configuration Page opens.
2. Click the Port Name for the port you want to edit.
3. In the USB Connection Settings section, select the Enable
Absolute Mouse checkbox and the "Enable Absolute
mouse scaling for MAC server" checkbox. Click OK.
IBM AIX® Settings
1. Go to the Style Manager.
2. Click on Mouse Settings and set the Mouse Acceleration
to 1.0 and Threshold to 3.0.
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Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings
To access the KX II-101 through a network firewall, your
firewall must allow communication on TCP Port 5000.
Alternatively, the KX II-101 can be configured to use a
different TCP port of your own designation.
To take advantage of the KX II-101's web-access capabilities,
the firewall must allow inbound communication on TCP Port
443 - the standard TCP port for HTTPS communication. To
take advantage of the KX II-101's redirection of HTTP
requests to HTTPS (so that users may type the more
common, http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, instead of
https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx), the firewall must also allow inbound
communication on TCP Port 80 - the standard TCP port for
HTTP communication.
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Step 3: Connect the KX II-101
Power
The KX II-101 can be powered with either the included
standard AC power pack or by PoE (Power over Ethernet).
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• For standard AC power, plug the included AC power
adaptor kit into the Power port and plug the other end into
a nearby AC power outlet.
• For PoE, attach a 10/100Mbps cable to the LAN port and
plug the other end into a PoE-provisioned LAN.
After the KX II-101 is powered ON, it goes through a boot-up
sequence, during which the blue Raritan-logo LED will blink
for about 45 seconds. Upon successful boot-up, the back-lit
LED remains lit.
Target Server
The KX II-101 can use either the included USB cable or
integrated PS/2 cables to connect to the target server. Before
connecting, configure your target server's video to a supported
resolution.
Note: For PS/2 configurations that require virtual media
connectivity, the USB connector is also necessary.
Note: To ensure the best connectivity using a USB cable, only
use the USB cable provided with the KX II-101.
Diagram key
Local monitor,
keyboard, and
mouse.
Note: 1, 2 and 3 are required if local access to the target is
required.
Note: B also requires an integrated PS2 keyboard, video
and mouse cable, with only the video connected.
To configure the KX II-101 for use with a USB target
server:
1. Connect the mini-USB connector to the KX II-101 and the
USB connector to a USB port on the target server.
2. Use the attached video cable to connect the KX II-101 to
the target video port.
3. Use the optional PS/2 DKX2-101-LPKVMC cabling to
attach only the local video to the Local User port of the KX
II-101. Sold Separately
USB Configuration
Diagram key
Target server
Included mini-USB
to USB cable from
the KX II-101 to the
target server.
KX II-101
USB connection
from the target
server to the mouse.
USB connection
from the target
server to the
keyboard.
Video connection to
the local monitor.
Note: The KX II-101 must be powered for the Local User
port to function.
4. Use USB cables to connect the keyboard and mouse
directly to the target server.
To configure the KX II-101 for use with a USB target
server:
1. Connect the mini-USB connector to the KX II-101 and the
USB connector to a USB port on the target server.
2. Use the attached video cable to connect the KX II-101 to
the target video port.
3. Use the optional PS/2 DKX2-101-LPKVMC cabling to
attach only the local video to the Local User port of the KX
II-101. Sold Separately
Note: The KX II-101 must be powered for the Local User
port to function.
4. Use USB cables to connect the keyboard and mouse
directly to the target server.
To configure the KX II-101 for use with a USB target
server:
1. Connect the mini-USB connector to the KX II-101 and the
USB connector to a USB port on the target server.
2. Use the attached video cable to connect the KX II-101 to
the target video port.
3. Use the optional PS/2 DKX2-101-LPKVMC cabling to
attach only the local video to the Local User port of the KX
II-101. Sold Separately
Note: The KX II-101 must be powered for the Local User
port to function.
4. Use USB cables to connect the keyboard and mouse
directly to the target server.
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PS/2 Configuration
Diagram key
Target server
Included mini-USB
to USB connector
from the KX II-101
to the target server
for Virtual Media
connectivity
KX II-101
Local monitor,
keyboard, and
mouse
Integrated PS/2
keyboard, video,
and mouse
connections from
the KX II-101 to the
target server
PS/2 connection
from the KX II-101
to the mouse
(optional)
PS/2 connection
from the KX II-101
to the keyboard
(sold separately)
Video connection to
the local monitor
(optional)
2. Use the PS/2 cabling to attach the local keyboard, video,
and mouse to the Local User port of the KX II-101.
Note: The KX II-101 must be powered for the Local User
port to function.
3. If you require Virtual Media (VM) connectivity, connect the
mini-USB connector to the KX II-101 and the USB
connector to any USB port on the target server.
Network
Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port
labeled LAN to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router. The LAN
LEDs that appear above the Ethernet connection indicate
Ethernet activity. The yellow one blinks while the KX II-101 is
in use, indicating IP traffic at 10 Mbps. The green light
indicates a 100 Mbps connection speed.
Admin Port
The Admin port enables you to perform configuration and
setup for the KX II-101 using a terminal emulation program
like HyperTerminal. Plug the min-DIN end of the included
serial cable into the Admin port of the KX II-101 and plug the
DB9 end into a serial port on your PC or laptop. The serial
port communication settings should be configured to the
following:
• 115,200 Baud
• 8 data bits
• 1 stop bit
• No parity
• No flow control
See Configure the KX II-101 Using a Terminal Emulation
Program the KX II-101 User Guide for more details.
Local User Port
The KX II-101 is available with optional video and PS/2 cables
(KX II-101-LPKVMC) that enable you to attach a keyboard
and mouse to the target server through the Local User port.
The Local User port serves as a pass-through to the target
server to which the KX II-101 is attached and has no other
purpose. The KX II-101 must be powered on to use the Local
User port.
For USB configurations, only the local video connects to the
target server at the Local User port. The keyboard and mouse
connect directly to the target server using USB ports.
Note: 1, 2 and 3 are required if local access to the target is
required.
Note: Only PS/2 host interface connectivity is supported on
the Local User port and you must restart the target server
after connecting to the KX II-101 using PS/2 connectors.
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To configure the KX II-101 for use with a PS/2 target
server:
1. Use the attached PS/2 keyboard, video, and mouse
cabling to connect the KX II-101 to the target server.
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Step 4: Configure the KX II-101
Change the Default Password
When you first log into the Remote Console, you are
prompted to set a new password to replace the default. Then
you can configure the KX II-101.
1. Log into a workstation with network connectivity to your KX
II-101 device.
2. Launch a supported web browser such as Internet
Explorer (IE) or Firefox.
3. In the address field of the browser, enter the default IP
address of the device: 192.168.0.192.
4. Press Enter. The login page opens.
5. Enter the user name admin and the password raritan.
6. Click Login. The Change Password page is displayed.
7. Type raritan in the Old Password field.
8. Type a new password in the New Password field and the
Confirm New Password field. Passwords can be up to 64
characters long and can consist of English alphanumeric
and printable special characters.
9. Click Apply. You will receive confirmation that the
password was successfully changed.
10. Click OK. The Port Access page opens.
Assign an IP Address
1. Choose Device Settings > Network. The Network Settings
page opens.
2. Specify a meaningful Device Name for your KX II-101
device using up to 32 alphanumeric characters, valid
special characters, and no spaces.
3. In the IP Address section, enter or select the appropriate
network settings:
a. Enter the IP Address if needed. The default IP address
is 192.168.0.192.
b. Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.
c. Enter the Default Gateway if None is select ed from the
IP Auto Configuration drop-down.
d. Enter the Preferred DHCP Host Name if DHCP is
selected from the IP Auto Configuration drop-down.
Note: The recommended maximum host name length is
80 characters.
e. Select the IP Auto Configuration. The following options
are available:
None (Static IP) - This option requires that you
manually specify the network parameters.
This is the recommended option because the KX II-101
is an infrastructure device and its IP address should
not change.
DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is used
by networked computers (clients) to obtain unique IP
addresses and other parameters from a DHCP server.
With this option, network parameters are assigned by
the DHCP server. If DHCP is used, enter the Preferred
host name (DHCP only). Up to 80 characters.
4. Select Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically if DHCP
is selected and Obtain DNS Server Address is enabled.
When Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically, the DNS
information provided by the DHCP server will be used.
5. If Use the Following DNS Server Addresses is selected,
regardless of whether DHCP is selected, the addresses
entered in this section will be used to connect to the DNS
server.
Enter the following information if the Following DNS
Server Addresses option is selected. These addresses
are the primary and secondary DNS addresses that will
be used if the primary DNS server connection is lost due
to an outage.
a. Primary DNS Server IP Address
b. Secondary DNS Server IP Address
6. When finished, click OK. Your KX II-101 is now network
accessible.
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Step 5: Create User Groups and Users
To add a new user group:
1. Open the Group page by selecting User Management >
Add New User Group or clicking the Add button from the
User Group List page.
The Group page is organized into the following categories:
Group, Permissions, Port Permissions, and IP ACL.
2. Type a descriptive name for the new user group into the
Group Name field.
3. Set the permissions for the group. Select the checkboxes
before the permissions you want to assign to all of the
users belonging to this group.
4. Set the port permissions. Specify the server ports that can
be accessed by users belonging to this group (and the
type of access).
5. Set the IP ACL. This feature limits access to the KX II-101
device by specifying IP addresses. It applies only to users
belonging to a specific group, unlike the IP Access Control
list feature that applies to all access attempts to the device
(and takes priority). Optional
6. Click OK.
To add a new user:
1. Open the User page by choosing User Management > Add
New User or clicking the Add button on the User List page.
2. Type a unique name in the Username field (up to 16
characters).
3. Type the person's full name in the Full Name field (up to
64 characters).
4. Type a password in the Password field and retype the
password in the Confirm Password field (up to 64
characters).
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5. Choose the group from the User Group drop-down list.
The list contains all groups you have created in addition to
the system-supplied default groups. <Unknown>, which is
the default setting, Admin, Individual Group.
If you do not want to associate this user with an existing
User Group, select Individual Group from the drop-down
list. For more information about permissions for an
Individual Group.
6. To activate the new user, select the Active checkbox. The
default is activated (enabled).
7. Click OK.
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Additional Information
For more information about the KX II-101 and the entire
Raritan product line, see Raritan's website (www.raritan.com).
For technical issues, contact Raritan Technical Support. See
the Contact Support page in the Support section on Raritan's
website for technical support contact information worldwide.
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