Raritan Dominion KX User Manual

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Raritan Dominion KX Specifications

General

Product Type	KVM switch
Ports	8, 16, 32, 64
Remote Access	Yes
Local Console	Yes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)	No
Security	SSL
Authentication	LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS
Number of Users	1, 2, 4, 8
Form Factor	Rack-mountable

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Dominion KX Overview

Describes the Dominion KX as an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM switch.

Product Features

Chapter 2: Installation

Configuring Target Servers

Guides on configuring target servers for optimal performance with Dominion KX.

Server Video Resolution

Configuring Network Firewall Settings

Physical Connections

Initial Configuration

Assign an IP Address

Steps to assign an IP address to the Dominion KX unit.

Connect and Name Target Servers

Procedure for connecting and naming target servers.

Change Default Password

Instructions for changing the default administrative password.

Connect to Dominion KX Remotely

Launch Raritan Remote Client (RRC)

Establish a Connection

Chapter 3: Raritan Remote Client (RRC)

Invoking RRC via Web Browser

How to access RRC using a web browser.

Security Settings

Launching RRC

RRC Navigator

Creating New Profiles

Modifying Profiles

Deleting Profiles

Establishing a New Connection

Closing a Remote Connection

RRC Toolbar and Shortcuts

RRC Status Bar

Remote KVM Console Control

Single Mouse Mode / Dual Mouse Mode

Maximized Working Area

Keyboard Macros

Running a Keyboard Macro

Connection and Video Properties

Video Settings

Color Calibration

Select Administrative Functions via RRC

Chapter 4: Administrative Functions

Launching Dominion KX Manager

Steps to launch the Dominion KX Manager for remote administration.

Dominion KX Manager Interface

PC Properties

Network Configuration

Customizing network settings like IP address and speed.

Set System ACL

System-Level Security Parameters

Users, Groups, and Access Permissions

Create or Edit User Groups and Access Permissions

Create or Edit Users

Delete Users

Remote Authentication

Remote Authentication Implementation

Priority

Authentication vs. Authorization

General Settings for Remote Authentication

Implementing LDAP Remote Authentication

Returning User Group Information via LDAP

Returning User Group Information from Microsoft Active Directory

Creating a New Attribute

Modifying New Attributes

Implementing RADIUS Remote Authentication

Returning User Group Information via RADIUS

Forced User Logoff

View Dominion KX Event Log (Status)

Power Control

Setup Preparation

Connecting the Power Strip

Configuring the Power Strip

Rebooting Dominion KX

Dominion KX System Information

Dominion KX Diagnostic Console

Configuration Backup and Restore

Performance Settings

Time and Date

Chapter 5: Local Console Port Access

Local Port Functionality

Describes the standard KVM switch functionality via Local Console Ports.

Physical Connections

Selecting Servers

Accessing the OSD

Access a Server

Local Port Administration

Rename Servers

Change Network Settings

Hardware / Firmware Information

Appendix B: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dominion KX?

How does Dominion KX differ from remote control software?

Ethernet Networking

How much bandwidth does Dominion KX require?

What is the slowest connection (lowest bandwidth) over which Dominion KX can operate?

Security

What kind of encryption does Dominion KX use?

Describes the 128-bit RC4 encryption used for communications.

Does Dominion KX allow encryption of video data?

Confirms encryption of keyboard, mouse, and video data.

How does Dominion KX integrate with external authentication servers such as Active Directory, RADIUS, or LDAP?

Explains integration with external authentication servers for user access.

How are usernames and passwords stored?

Manageability

Can Dominion KX be remotely managed and configured via web browser?

Confirms remote management and configuration via web browser.

Can I backup and restore Dominion KX's configuration?

What auditing or logging does Dominion KX offer?

Can Dominion KX integrate with syslog?

Can Dominion KX's internal clock be synchronized with a timeserver?