Setup guide
Dominion KX II Quick Setup Guide 4
QSG-DKX2-v2.3.5-0I-E 255-62-4022-00-RoHS
the automatic failover is disabled. When enabled, if the KX II
internal network interface or the network switch to which it is
connected becomes unavailable, LAN2 will be enabled using
the same IP address.
Note: Because a failover port is not activated until after a
failover has actually occurred, Raritan recommends that you
either not monitor the failover port or monitor it only after a
failover occurs.
To connect the network:
1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (included) from the
network port labeled LAN1 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or
router.
2. To make use of the optional KX II Ethernet failover
capabilities:
Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network
port labeled LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or
router.
Enable Automatic Failover on the Network
Configuration page.
Note: Use both network ports only if you want to use one as a
failover port.
D. Local Access Port (Local Video Display,
Keyboard and Mouse)
For convenient access to target servers while at the rack, use
the KX II Local Access port. While the Local Access port is
required for installation and setup, it is optional for subsequent
use. The Local Access port also provides a graphical user
interface from the KX II Local Console for administration and
target server access.
The KX2-832 and KX2-864 also provide you with an Extended
Local port, labeled EXT LOCAL on the back of the device, for
access to target servers while at the rack. The Extended Local
port is not required for the initial installation and setup. It is
configured from the Local Console and Remote Console.
To connect the local port:
Attach a multi-sync VGA monitor, mouse, and keyboard to
the respective Local User ports using a USB keyboard and
mouse. The physical connections for the Local User and
Extended Local ports can be found on the back panel of
the KX II.
Connection
Description
Monitor
Attach a standard multi-sync VGA monitor
to the HD15 (female) video port.
Keyboard
Attach a standard USB keyboard to one of
the USB Type A (female) ports.
Mouse
Attach a standard USB mouse to one of
the USB Type A (female) ports.
E. Target Server Ports
The KX II uses standard UTP cabling (Cat5/5e/6) to connect
to each target server.
To connect a target server to the KX II:
1. Use the appropriate Computer Interface Module (CIM).
2. Attach the HD15 video connector of your CIM to the video
port of your target server. Ensure that your target server's
video has already been configured to a supported
resolution and refresh rate. For Sun servers, also ensure
that your target server's video card has been set to output
standard VGA (H-and-V sync) and not composite sync.
3. Attach the keyboard/mouse connector of your CIM to the
corresponding ports on your target server. Using a
standard straight-through UTP (Cat5/5e/6) cable, connect
the CIM to an available server port on the back of your KX
II device.
Note: The DCIM-USB G2 provides a small slide switch on the
back of the CIM. Move the switch to P for PC-based USB
target servers. Move the switch to S for Sun USB target
servers.
A new switch position takes effect only after the CIM is
power-cycled. To power-cycle the CIM, remove the USB
connector from the target server and plug it back in a few
seconds later.
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Step 4: Configure the KX II
Changing the Default Password
The KX II ships with a default password. The first time you
start the KX II you are required to change that password.
To change the default password:
1. Power on the KX II using the power switch(s) at the back
of the unit. Wait for the KX II unit to boot. (A beep signals
that the boot is complete.)
2. Once the unit has booted, the KX II Local Console is
visible on the monitor attached to the KX II local port. Type
the default username (admin) and password (raritan) and
click Login. The Change Password screen is displayed.
3. Type your old password (raritan) in the Old Password
field.
4. Type a new password in the New Password field and
retype the new password in the Confirm New Password
field. Passwords can be up to 64 characters in length and
can consist of English, alphanumeric characters as well as
special characters.
5. Click Apply.
6. You will receive confirmation that the password was
successfully changed. Click OK. The Port Access page is
displayed.