Raritan Computer KX 1.4 - Manual (Page 5)

Dominion KX 1.4 Frequently asked questions 5/9
Servers
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
(Raritan.info) for the purpose of accessing Dominion 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? To prepare you must set the mouse parameters in order to provide users
with the best mouse synchronization during remote connections, as well
as turning off the power management features that effect screen display.
What comes in the Dominion
KX box? The following is included: (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)
Warranty certificate and other documentation.
Installation
Besides the unit itself,
what do I need to order
from Raritan to install
Dominion KX? For each server that you wish to connect to Dominion KX, you will require
a Dominion computer interface module (DCIM), a very small dongle that
connects directly to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of your server.
What kind of Cat5 cabling
should be used in my
installation? Dominion KX can use any standard UTP (twisted pair) cabling, whether
Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6. Often in our manuals and marketing literature,
Raritan will simply say “Cat5” cabling for short. In actuality, any brand
UTP cable will suffice for Dominion KX.
What types of servers can be
connected to Dominion KX? Dominion KX is completely vendor independent. Any server with
a standards-compliant keyboard, video, and mouse ports can be
connected.
How do I connect servers
to Dominion KX? For each server that you wish to connect to Dominion KX, you will require
a Dominion computer interface module (DCIM), a very small dongle that
connects directly to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of your server.
Then, connect each dongle to Dominion KX using standard UTP (twisted
pair) cable such as Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6.
How far can my servers be
from Dominion KX? Servers can be up to 150 feet (45 m) away from Dominion KX depending
on the type of server (See user manual printed or on website)