Servers – Raritan Computer DOMINION DKX432 User Manual
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Does Dominion KX
depend on a Windows
server to operate?
Absolutely not. Because you depend on your KVM infrastructure to
always be available in any scenario whatsoever (as you will likely need
to use your KVM infrastructure to fix problems), Dominion KX is
designed to be completely independent from any external server.
For example, should your data center come under attack from a
malicious Windows worm or virus, you will need to use your KVM
solution to resolve the situation. Therefore, it is imperative that your
KVM solution, in turn, must not rely on these same Windows servers
(or any server, for that matter) to be operational in order for the KVM
solution to function.
To this end, Dominion KX is completely independent. Even if you
choose to configure your Dominion KX to authenticate against an
Active Directory server – if that Active Directory server becomes
unavailable, Dominion KX’s own authentication will be activated and
fully functional.
Do I need to install a
Web server such as
Microsoft Internet
Information Services
(IIS) in order to utilize
Dominion KX’s Web
browser capability?
No. Dominion KX is a completely self-sufficient appliance. After
assigning an IP address to Dominion KX, it is ready to use – with Web
browser and authentication capabilities completely built-in.
What software do I have
to install in order to
access Dominion KX
from a particular
workstation?
None. Dominion KX can be accessed completely via a Web browser.
(Although an optional installed client is provided on Raritan’s Web site
(
minion KX via
modem.) A Java-based client is now available for non-Windows users.
What should I do to
prepare a server for
connection to Dominion
KX?
Servers connected to Dominion KX do not require any software agents
to be installed, because Dominion KX connects directly via hardware to
servers’ keyboard, video, and mouse ports. In order to provide users
with the best mouse synchronization during remote connections.
What comes in the
Dominion KX box?
(a) Dominion KX unit; (b) Quick Setup Guide; (c) standard 19" rack
mount brackets; (d) User manual CD-ROM; (e) Network cable; (f)
Crossover cable; (g) Localized AC Line Cord; (h) Warrantee certificate
and other documentation.