Dominion KX II (KX2-832 and KX2-864)
User Guide
Release 2.1.8
Copyright © 2009 Raritan, Inc.
DKX2-v2.1.8-0J-E
April 2009
255-62-4023-00
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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
environment may cause harmful interference.
VCCI Information (Japan)
Raritan is not responsible for damage to this product resulting from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse,
non-Raritan modification of the product, or other events outside of Raritan's rea son able control or not
arising under normal operating conditions.
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Dominion KX II Help.......................................................................................................................1
Related Documentation.......................................................................................................1
What's New in the Help..................................................................................................................2
Dominion KX II Overview...............................................................................................................3
Virtual Media..................................................................................................................................5
Product Photos ..............................................................................................................................6
Product Features ...........................................................................................................................8
Hardware.............................................................................................................................8
Software...............................................................................................................................9
Terminology...................................................................................................................................9
Package Contents........................................................................................................................11
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 12
Overview......................................................................................................................................12
Default Login Information.............................................................................................................12
Getting Started.............................................................................................................................13
Step 1: Configure KVM Target Servers.............................................................................13
Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings.....................................................................24
Step 3: Connect the Equipment.........................................................................................25
Step 4: Configure the Dominion KX II ...............................................................................28
Valid Special Characters for Target Names......................................................................32
Step 5 (Optional): Configure Keyboard Language............................................................35
Chapter 3 Working with Target Servers 37
Interfaces..................................................................................................................... ................37
Dominion KX II Local Console Interface............................................................................38
Dominion KX II Remote Console Interface........................................................................38
Multi-Platform Client Interface...........................................................................................50
Virtual KVM Client........................................................................................................................51
Overview............................................................................................................................51
Connecting to a KVM Target Server .................................................................................51
VKC Toolbar and Shortcut Keys........................................................................................52
Switching Between KVM Target Servers ..........................................................................53
Power Controlling a Target Server....................................................................................54
Disconnecting KVM Target Servers ..................................................................................55
Choosing USB Profiles......................................................................................................55
Connection Properties.......................................................................................................56
Connection Information .....................................................................................................58
Keyboard Options..............................................................................................................58
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Video Properties................................................................................................................63
Mouse Options...................................................................................................................67
VKC Virtual Media.............................................................................................................72
Tool Options ......................................................................................................................72
View Options......................................................................................................................74
Help Options......................................................................................................................75
Chapter 4 Virtual Media 76
Overview......................................................................................................................................77
Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media..........................................................................................79
File Server Setup (File Server ISO Images Only)........................................................................80
Using Virtual Media......................................................................................................................81
Connecting to Virtual Media.........................................................................................................83
Local Drives.......................................................................................................................83
Conditions when Read/Write is Not Available...................................................................84
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images......................................................................................84
Disconnecting Virtual Media........................................................................................................86
Chapter 5 USB Profiles 87
Overview......................................................................................................................................87
CIM Compatibility.........................................................................................................................88
Available USB Profiles.................................................................................................................88
Selecting Profiles for a KVM Port ................................................................................................95
Chapter 6 User Management 96
User Groups.................................................................................................................................96
User Group List..................................................................................................................97
Relationship Between Users and Groups .........................................................................97
Adding a New User Group.................................................................................................97
Modifying an Existing User Group...................................................................................104
Users..........................................................................................................................................105
User List...........................................................................................................................105
Adding a New User..........................................................................................................106
Modifying an Existing User..............................................................................................106
Logging a User Off (Force Logoff)...................................................................................107
Authentication Settings..............................................................................................................108
Implementing LDAP/LDAPS Remote Authentication......................................................109
Returning User Group Information from Active Directory Server....................................112
Implementing RADIUS Remote Authentication...............................................................113
Returning User Group Information via RADIUS..............................................................115
RADIUS Communication Exchange Specifications.........................................................115
User Authentication Process...........................................................................................117
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Changing a Password................................................................................................................119
Chapter 7 Device Management 120
Network Settings........................................................................................................................120
Network Basic Settings....................................................................................................121
LAN Interface Settings.....................................................................................................123
Device Services.........................................................................................................................125
Modem Settings.........................................................................................................................125
Configuring Date/Time Settings.................................................................................................127
Event Management....................................................................................................................129
Configuring Event Management - Settings......................................................................129
Event Management - Destinations ..................................................................................131
Power Supply Setup ..................................................................................................................135
Configuring Ports.......................................................................................................................137
Configuring Standard Target Servers..............................................................................138
Configuring Powerstrip Targets (Non-PX).......................................................................138
Configuring Blade Chassis..............................................................................................145
Configuring USB Profiles (Port Page).............................................................................167
Configuring Dominion KX II Local Port Settings..............................................................169
Chapter 8 Powerstrip Outlet Control 174
Overview....................................................................................................................................174
Turning Outlets On/Off and Cycling Power ...............................................................................175
Chapter 9 Security Management 178
Security Settings........................................................................................................................178
Login Limitations..............................................................................................................179
Strong Passwords ...........................................................................................................180
User Blocking...................................................................................................................181
Encryption & Share..........................................................................................................182
Checking Your Browser for AES Encryption .............................................................................185
Configuring IP Access Control...................................................................................................185
SSL Certificates.........................................................................................................................188
Chapter 10 Maintenance 191
Audit Log....................................................................................................................................191
Device Information.....................................................................................................................192
Backup and Restore ..................................................................................................................193
USB Profile Management..........................................................................................................195
Handling Conflicts in Profile Names................................................................................196
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Upgrading CIMs.........................................................................................................................196
Upgrading Firmware ..................................................................................................................197
Upgrade History.........................................................................................................................199
Rebooting...................................................................................................................................199
Stopping CC-SG Management..................................................................................................201
Chapter 11 Diagnostics 203
Network Interface Page .............................................................................................................203
Network Statistics Page.............................................................................................................204
Ping Host Page..........................................................................................................................206
Trace Route to Host Page .........................................................................................................206
Device Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................208
Chapter 12 Command Line Interface (CLI) 210
Overview....................................................................................................................................210
Accessing the Dominion KX II Using CLI...................................................................................211
SSH Connection to the Dominion KX II.....................................................................................211
SSH Access from a Windows PC....................................................................................211
SSH Access from a UNIX/Linux Workstation..................................................................212
Telnet Connection to the Dominion KX II...................................................................................212
Enabling Telnet................................................................................................................212
Access Telnet from a Windows PC.................................................................................212
Logging In..................................................................................................................................213
Navigation of the CLI .................................................................................................................214
Completion of Commands...............................................................................................214
CLI Syntax -Tips and Shortcuts.......................................................................................214
Common Commands for All Command Line Interface Levels........................................215
Initial Configuration Using CLI...................................................................................................215
Setting Parameters..........................................................................................................215
Setting Network Parameters............................................................................................216
CLI Prompts...............................................................................................................................216
CLI Commands..........................................................................................................................216
Security Issues ................................................................................................................217
Administering the Dominion KX II Console Server Configuration Commands..........................218
Configuring Network ..................................................................................................................218
Interface Command.........................................................................................................219
Name Command...........................................................................................................219
IPv6 Command................................................................................................................220
Chapter 13 Dominion KX II Local Console 221
Overview....................................................................................................................................221
Using the Dominion KX II Local Console...................................................................................221
Simultaneous Users ........................................................................................................221
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Dominion KX II Local Console Interface....................................................................................222
Security and Authentication.......................................................................................................222
Available Resolutions.................................................................................................................223
Port Access Page (Local Console Server Display) ...................................................................224
Hot Keys and Connect Keys......................................................................................................226
Connect Key Examples...................................................................................................226
Special Sun Key Combinations .................................................................................................227
Accessing a Target Server ........................................................................................................228
Returning to the Dominion KX II Local Console Interface.........................................................228
Local Port Administration...........................................................................................................228
Configuring Dominion KX II Local Console Local Port Settings......................................229
Dominion KX II Local Console Factory Reset.................................................................232
Resetting the Dominion KX II Using the Reset Button ..............................................................233
Appendix A Specifications 234
Physical Specifications ..............................................................................................................234
Environmental Requirements ....................................................................................................237
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)..........................................................................................237
Supported CIMs and Operating Systems (Target Servers).......................................................239
Certified Modems.......................................................................................................................245
Devices Supported by the KX2-832 and KX2-864 Extended Local Port...................................245
Target Server Connection Distance and Video Resolution.......................................................245
KX2-832 and KX2-864 Extended Local Port Recommended Maximum Distances..................246
Remote Connection...................................................................................................................246
Supported Video Resolutions....................................................................................................246
Supported Keyboard Languages...............................................................................................247
Supported Operating Systems (Clients)....................................................................................248
Supported Browsers ..................................................................................................................250
TCP and UDP Ports Used.........................................................................................................250
Network Speed Settings ............................................................................................................252
Appendix B Updating the LDAP Schema 254
Returning User Group Information.............................................................................................254
From LDAP......................................................................................................................254
From Microsoft Active Directory ......................................................................................254
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Setting the Registry to Permit Write Operations to the Schema ...............................................255
Creating a New Attribute............................................................................................................255
Adding Attributes to the Class ...................................................................................................256
Updating the Schema Cache.....................................................................................................258
Editing rciusergroup Attributes for User Members.....................................................................258
Appendix C Informational Notes 262
Overview....................................................................................................................................262
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) .............................................................................................262
IPv6 Support Notes....................................................................................................................263
Keyboards..................................................................................................................................264
Non-US Keyboards..........................................................................................................264
Macintosh Keyboard........................................................................................................267
Mouse Pointer Synchronization (Fedora)..................................................................................267
Dell Chassis Cable Lengths and Video Resolutions .................................................................268
Resolving Fedora Core Focus...................................................................................................268
Running VKC on Fedora with FireFox 3.0.x and JRE 1.5.0_16................................................268
SUSE/VESA Video Modes ........................................................................................................269
USB Ports and Profiles..............................................................................................................269
VM-CIMs and DL360 USB Ports.....................................................................................269
Help for Choosing USB Profiles ......................................................................................270
CIMs...........................................................................................................................................272
Windows 3-Button Mouse on Linux Targets....................................................................272
Windows 2000 Composite USB Device Behavior for Virtual Media................................272
Virtual Media..............................................................................................................................273
Virtual Media Not Refreshed After Files Added...............................................................273
Target BIOS Boot Time with Virtual Media......................................................................273
CC-SG .......................................................................................................................................273
Virtual KVM Client Version Not Known from CC-SG Proxy Mode..................................273
Single Mouse Mode - Connecting to a Dominion KX II Target Under CC-SG Control Via
VKC Using Firefox...........................................................................................................273
MPC and VKC Connection Settings................................................................................273
Proxy Mode and MPC .....................................................................................................273
Moving Between Ports of the Dominion KX II .................................................................274
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Appendix D FAQs 275
General Questions.....................................................................................................................276
Remote Access..........................................................................................................................278
Universal Virtual Media..............................................................................................................280
USB Profiles...............................................................................................................................281
Ethernet and IP Networking.......................................................................................................283
IPv6 Networking.........................................................................................................................290
Servers.......................................................................................................................................292
Blade Servers ............................................................................................................................293
Installation..................................................................................................................................296
Local Port...................................................................................................................................298
Extended Local Port (Dominion KX2-832 and KX2-864 Models Only) .....................................300
Power Control............................................................................................................................301
Scalability...................................................................................................................................302
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)..........................................................................................303
Security......................................................................................................................................304
Manageability.............................................................................................................................305
Miscellaneous............................................................................................................................306
Index 307
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Chapter 1
Introduction
In This Chapter
Dominion KX II Help..................................................................................1
What's New in the Help .............................................................................2
Dominion KX II Overview...........................................................................3
Virtual Media
Product Photos..........................................................................................6
Product Features.......................................................................................8
Terminology...............................................................................................9
Package Contents...................................................................................11
Dominion KX II Help
The Dominion KX II help provides information on how to install, set up,
and configure the Dominion KX II. It also includes information on
accessing target servers and power strips, using virtual media, managing
users and security, and maintaining and diagnosing the Dominion KX II.
A PDF version of the help can be downloaded from the Raritan
Firmware and Documentation page
http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation/ on the
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website for the most up-to-date user guides available.
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site. Raritan recommends that you refer to the Raritan
Related Documentation
The Dominion KX II help is accompanied by a Dominion KX II Quick
Setup Guide, which can be found on the Raritan Firmware and
Documentation page
d-d
http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-an
ocumentation/ of Raritan's
website. Installation requirements and instructions for client applications
used with the Dominion KX II can be found in the KVM and Serial Client
User Guide, also found on the Raritan website. Where applicable,
specific client functions used with the Dominion KX II are included in this
help.
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