User guide
Dominion KX II Version 2.5 Release Notes 15
DominionKXIIReleaseNotes2.5 255-62-4026-00-0P RoHS
Firmware Upgrades:
Raritan provides new firmware upgrade releases that contain software enhancements, new features, and improvements. These
upgrades are available on the Raritan Website: www.raritan.com. Please go to the Support section and click on Firmware
Upgrades and then Dominion KX II in the left navigation panel, or go directly to:
http://www.raritan.com/support/firmwareupgrades/dominionkxii
Locate the entry for the new firmware release. Release Notes are available with: (a) brief descriptions of new
features/enhancements, (b) important operating instructions, and (c) firmware upgrade instructions. Follow the Release Notes
instructions to upgrade the device.
Please note that the firmware file for the Dominion KX2-808, KX2-832 and KX2-864 models is different from the other
Dominion KX II models. There are two firmware files: one for the 1, 2 and 4 user models and a second for the 8 user models.
CC-SG can upgrade both firmwares.
Firmware Upgrade Prerequisites:
If you have any questions, or do not meet the pre-requisites listed below, please STOP and contact Raritan Technical Support for
further instructions. Please read the entire instructions (this document) before proceeding.
General Upgrade Instructions (standalone upgrade from the browser based user interface):
1. Note: for best results, the KX II device should be re-booted before the firmware upgrade is applied. This will ensure no
users are logged in or sessions active.
2. The user upgrading the KX II device must be a member of the default Admin Group to have sufficient administrator-level privileges
to update the Dominion KX II unit.
3. Twenty minutes or more are required for the complete update procedure. The update and subsequent reboot time will vary
according to the number and type of CIMs connected to the KX II.
4. The system provides an estimated time for the firmware upgrade to complete. It may possibly take more time to do the update
based on networking conditions and other factors.
5. We recommend backing up the KX II using the “Backup / Restore” function on the Maintenance menu on the Remote Console
before starting the upgrade..
6. Close any remote or local KX II sessions to all devices connected to the Dominion KX II unit – servers, power strips, and serial
devices.
7. If doing the firmware upgrade over a VPN, ensure that the connection is stable and that no inactivity timeouts have been set.
8. The detailed, step-by-step instructions to perform the upgrade are given below.
9. The software upgrades are written to flash memory, and this takes time to complete. Please do not power-off the unit, or
disconnect the Ethernet connection while the upgrade is going on.
10. The KX II firmware can be upgraded by CC-SG; consult the CC-SG documentation for more information.
11. Should you experience any difficulties with the upgrade, call Raritan Technical Support for assistance.
Step-by-Step Upgrade Instructions:
1. Note: for best results, the KX II device should be re-booted before the firmware upgrade is applied. This will ensure no
users are logged in or sessions active.
2. In Internet Explorer (or other supported web browser), type in the IP Address of your Dominion KX II unit, and wait as the web
based interface loads.
3. Logon as an administrative user “admin” (or other member of the Admin Group).