User Guide DKX116, DKX216, DKX232, DKX416, DKX432 v. 1.3 C UL US LISTED 1F61 I.T.E. Copyright ©2005 Raritan Computer, Inc. KX-0D-E August 2005 255-80-6040 Raritan Computer Inc. 400 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 USA Tel. 1-732-764-8886 Fax. 1-732-764-8887 E-mail: sales@raritan.com http://www.raritan.com/ Raritan Computer Europe, B.V. Eglantierbaan 16 2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel The Netherlands Tel. 31-10-284-4040 Fax. 31-10-284-4049 E-mail: sales.europe@raritan.com http://www.raritan.
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FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Important Information Login • • • • • The default Dominion KX login user name is admin and the password is raritan. This user has administrative privileges. Passwords are case sensitive and must be entered in the exact case combination in which they were created. The default password raritan must be entered entirely in lowercase letters. To ensure security, change the default password as soon as possible.
CONTENTS i Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1 Dominion KX Overview ..............................................................................................................1 Product Photos...........................................................................................................................2 Product Features.............................................................................................................
ii CONTENTS Chapter 4: Administrative Functions ........................................... 41 Launching Dominion KX Manager ...........................................................................................41 KX Manager Interface ..............................................................................................................42 Network Configuration..............................................................................................................
FIGURES iii Figures Figure 1 Dominion KX Configuration............................................................................................................... 1 Figure 2 Dominion KX Front and Rear Panels ................................................................................................ 2 Figure 3 Dominion KX Computer Interface Module (DCIM) ............................................................................ 2 Figure 4 Terminology and Topology .................................
iv FIGURES Figure 52 Add User Window ......................................................................................................................... 52 Figure 53 Edit User Window ......................................................................................................................... 53 Figure 54 Authorization Flow Diagram.......................................................................................................... 55 Figure 55 Remote Authentication Window............
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Dominion KX Overview Dominion KX is an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM switch that provides BIOS-level access and control of 32 servers from anywhere in the world via Web browser. At the rack, Dominion KX provides BIOS-level control of up to 32 servers and other IT devices from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
2 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Product Photos Figure 2 Dominion KX Front and Rear Panels Figure 3 Dominion KX Computer Interface Module (DCIM)
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Product Features Hardware • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1U rack-mountable (brackets included) 16 or 32 server ports Multiple User Capacity UTP (Cat5/5e/6) Server Cabling Dual failover 10/100 LAN Modem-ready via external Modem Port FLASH upgradeable Auto-switching power supply Local User Port for Rack Access − PS/2 and USB keyboard/mouse ports − Fully concurrent with remote users − On-Screen display Centralized access security Integrated Power Control LED indicators for power, networ
4 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Terminology This manual uses of the following terms for components of a typical Dominion KX configuration. Please refer to the diagram below for clarification, if needed. Windows 2000 Unix Figure 4 Terminology and Topology Target Servers Remote PC Local Access Console CIM (Computer Interface Modules) Servers with graphical video cards and user interfaces (e.g., Windows, Linux, Solaris, etc.) to be accessed remotely via Dominion KX.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 5 Chapter 2: Installation Configuring Target Servers Before installing Dominion KX, you must configure any target servers to be accessed via Dominion KX, to ensure optimum performance. Note that the following configuration requirements apply only to target servers, not to the client workstations (Remote PCs) that you use to access Dominion KX remotely (see Chapter 1: Introduction, Terminology for more information).
6 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Note: Windows XP and 2000 login screens revert to pre-set mouse parameters that differ from those suggested for optimal Dominion KX performance. As a result, mouse sync will not be optimal at these screens.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 7 All target servers must be configured to one of the display resolutions supported by Dominion KX, as listed in the beginning of this chapter. The most popular supported resolutions for Sun machines are: 1024x768@60Hz 1024x768@70Hz 1024x768@75Hz 1024x768@85Hz 1152x900@66Hz 1152x900@76Hz 1280x1024@60Hz Target servers running the Solaris operating system must output VGA video (H-and-V sync, not composite sync).
8 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Apple Macintosh Settings For target servers running an Apple Macintosh operating system, no specific mouse setting is required. However, when using Dominion KX to access and control your target server, you must set the Dominion KX client (Raritan Remote Client) to “single cursor” mode (see Chapter 3: Raritan Remote Client, Remote KVM Console Control, Single Mouse Mode).
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 9 Connect a standard Ethernet cable (included) from the network port labeled LAN1 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router. To make use of Dominion KX’s Ethernet failover capabilities, you must also connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port labeled LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router and then Enable Automatic Failover on the Network Configuration screen in KX Manager. 4.
10 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE 4. 5. 6. On the Local Access Console, log on with the default username/password of admin/raritan. Press the key to activate the Administrative Menu, and select Option 5, Channel Configuration. Select a server port to rename, and press the key. When the cursor changes to a green color, assign a name (up to 20 characters) to identify the server connected to that port. Press to complete the change. Press to exit the menu. 7. Change Default Password 1.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 11 Connect to Dominion KX Remotely When you complete the physical installation of Dominion KX, establish an initial network connection, following the steps below. Note: Please see Chapter 3: Raritan Remote Client, KVM Console Control and Color Calibration for more information on optimizing Dominion KX performance for target servers. Launch Raritan Remote Client (RRC) 1. 2. 3. Log on to any Windows-based computer with network access to Dominion KX.
12 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Establish a Connection When you double-click on your Dominion KX icon, its login screen appears. Log on with your username and password (default: admin/raritan) to connect to your Dominion KX unit. Use the RRC Navigator, on the left side of the RRC window, to select and connect to a server port. The RRC Navigator displays any known Raritan networked appliances in a single view. Select Connection Æ New Profile to create new entries.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 13 Chapter 3: Raritan Remote Client (RRC) Raritan Remote Client (RRC) is Dominion KX and KX101’s graphical user interface, which provides remote access to the target servers connected to a KX unit. Most users invoke Internet Explorer, while other users, particularly those operating over a modem connection, choose to invoke RRC standalone.
14 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Depending on your browser’s security configuration, you may see any or all of the following dialog boxes, confirming access and launch of an externally-provided program. Click [Yes] to advance through any of these prompts. Figure 11 Possible Security Alert Screens Removing RRC from the Browser Cache To remove RRC from your browser cache for any reason, follow the standard procedure for your Web browser software. Directions for Internet Explorer v6.0: 1.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 15 Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) Non-Windows users can now connect to target servers through the Dominion KX. MPC can be run via Web browsers and standalone. Raritan MPC, depending on your browser, will launch automatically. Instructions on its use are very similar to those of RRC and follow later in this chapter, and for further instructions, please refer to Raritan’s MPC User Guide. Optional: Installing Standalone RRC Client Note: This step is optional.
16 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE RRC Window Layout RRC functions are grouped into five general sections on the screen. Each section will be discussed in detail further in this chapter. RRC Menu Bar Click on “Synchronize Mouse” to converge the mouse pointers displayed. RRC Navigator - displays any known Raritan networked devices - Doubleclick on a port to establish control over the server or KVM switch attached to that port.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 17 RRC Navigator The RRC Navigator provides a tree view of every known Raritan KVM Over IP device so you can access all Raritan networked appliances for which a connection profile exists and/or all Raritan devices automatically identified on the network. Note: Automatic Raritan device identification uses the UDP protocol, and will typically identify all Raritan devices on your subnet. Network administrators rarely allow UDP to function outside of a subnet.
18 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE For each Raritan device to which you are connected, RRC Navigator expands its display tree to show each port for which you have access. • • Ports displayed with a green icon indicate that you are connected to that port. Bold type indicates which port is currently displayed (active) in the remote desktop area of the client.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 19 Sorting Ports Use the Sort options on the View menu to organize KX port information; sort ports by channel number, channel name, or channel status. Sort by Channel Number When sorted by channel, ports are listed numerically.
20 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Sort by Name When sorted by name, port names are sorted alphanumerically within each group.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) Sort by Status Ports are sorted in the following order: • • • • Active Channels Busy Channels Available Devices Unavailable Devices Figure 19 Sort Ports by Status Figure 20 Navigator Displaying Ports in Status Order 21
22 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Creating New Profiles Create a connection profile to store important information about your Raritan device, such as IP Address, custom TCP ports, preferred compression settings, and custom security keys. A profile is required to access devices outside your subnet, and for devices accessed via dial-up connection. Individual users can create individual personal profiles, that is, profiles are not shared amongst multiple users.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 23 Note: If using dynamic DHCP addressing, select the option button to Find Dominion KX by Name (please note that the Find by Name function works only within the DKX subnet). The factory default unit name for each Dominion KX produced is Dominion KX. To change the default name on a Dominion KX unit and institute a unique name, please see Chapter 4.
24 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE to initiate a connection with that Dominion KX unit. Click [OK] when you have completed the fields. When you have completed the Connect and Security tab screens, click [OK] create the connection. Modifying Profiles To modify a profile in RRC, select the device in the RRC Navigator and right-click on it. Select Modify Profile from the shortcut menu. When modifying a device profile, please note that the profile description and the IP Address of the device cannot be changed.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 25 Closing a Remote Connection To end your Dominion KX connection, right-click on the icon, and select Disconnect from the menu. RRC Toolbar and Shortcuts The RRC Toolbar provides one-click access to the most frequently-used commands. Figure 25 RRC Toolbar BUTTON BUTTON NAME FUNCTION New Profile Creates a new Navigator entry for a Raritan device; same results as selecting Connection Æ New Profile in the menu bar.
26 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE RRC Status Bar The RRC Status Bar displays session information about your connection to your Dominion KX. Figure 26 RRC Status Bar Components • • • • • Video Sensing Status / Path Indicator: indicates the occurrence of video sensing, during connections to target KVM Server ports. Bandwidth Usage Indicator: indicates how much of your total available bandwidth is currently being used.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 27 Keyboard Shortcut Menu To access RRC’s keyboard shortcut menu, press CTRL+ALT+M. Execute any of the commands on the shortcut menu either by pressing the underscored letter on the button face, or by clicking the command button in the menu itself.
28 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Remote KVM Console Control Once you establish a connection with a Dominion KX unit, that unit’s icon in the RRC Navigator expands to display all ports enabled for remote access. Figure 28 Navigation Tree There are a few ways to establish a remote KVM console connection: • • • Double-click on the KVM port you want to control Right-click on the port and select Switch from the shortcut menu Right-click on the port and select New Connection from the shortcut menu.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 29 Single Mouse Mode / Dual Mouse Mode When remotely viewing a target server that uses a pointing device, you will see two mouse pointers in the Remote Desktop. When your mouse pointer lies within the Remote Desktop area of RRC, mouse movements and clicks are directly transmitted to the target server connected.
30 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Automatic Mouse Synchronization When in Dual Cursor mode, the system will automatically align the mouse pointers when the cursor is inactive for 15 seconds. Enable this feature by selecting Options from the Tools menu and clicking on the checkbox before Auto-Sync mouse in two-cursor mode. Full Screen Mode Full Screen mode removes the surrounding RRC graphical interface and your local desktop area, filling your monitor with the video from the target server.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 31 Auto-Scroll The auto-scroll feature automatically scrolls the video display in the direction of the cursor, when the cursor approaches the edge of the display. A thin border can be optionally displayed around the perimeter of the remote server screen via an option on the Tools menu. The blank edge around the target video is the AutoScroll area.
32 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Keyboard Macros Dominion KX’s Keyboard Macro feature ensures that keystroke combinations intended for the target server are sent to, and interpreted only by, the target server. Otherwise, they might be interpreted by the computer on which RRC is running. Ctrl+Alt+Delete Macro Due to its frequent use, a Ctrl+Alt+Delete macro has been pre-programmed into RRC. Send Ctrl+Alt+Del Sends a Ctrl+Alt+Delete macro to the target server.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 33 c) In the Keys to Press drop-down list, select each key for which you would like to emulate key presses – in the order by which they are to be pressed. Click [Press Key] after each selection. As each key is selected, it will appear in the Keys to Release field. In this example, select two keys: the key and the letter key.
34 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Running a Keyboard Macro Once you have created a keyboard macro, execute it from the RRC Menu Bar, or by using the hotkey (keyboard) combination if you assigned one while creating the macro. Menu Bar Activation When you create a macro, it appears under the Keyboard menu. From the Keyboard menu, click on the name of your keyboard macro.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 35 Connection and Video Properties Dominion KX’s dynamic video compression algorithms maintain KVM console usability under varying bandwidth constraints. Dominion KX is unique in that it optimizes its KVM output for not only LAN utilization, but also via the WAN and dial-up. It also adjusts color depth and can limit video output, offering an optimal balance between video quality and system responsiveness in any bandwidth constraint.
36 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE − 8. Smoothing: The video Smoothing level you set instructs Dominion KX to what degree color gradation shifts are relevant for transmission. Video pixels that stray from the majority color are assigned approximated color values to reduce bandwidth used and video noise transmitted. Overly high smoothing levels can result in color inaccuracies; whereas lower smoothing levels require greater bandwidth and processing power.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 37 − 2. PLL Settings: If the video image looks extremely blurry or unfocused, the PLL Settings for clock and phase can be adjusted until a better image appears on the active target server. Clock: Horizontal sync divider to produce pixel clock. Controls how quickly video pixels are displayed across the video screen. Changes made to clock settings cause the video image to stretch or shrink horizontally. Odd number settings are recommended.
38 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Select Administrative Functions via RRC Although Dominion KX provides a remote interface to administrative functions through Dominion KX Manager, RRC provides an interface to frequently-used administrative functions directly from the RRC interface. When logged into a Dominion KX unit as an Administrator, you can perform the following administrative tasks directly from RRC. Firmware Upgrade On the Tools menu, click Update Device to perform firmware upgrades.
CHAPTER 3: RARITAN REMOTE CLIENT (RRC) 39 Remote Power Management With a properly configured Raritan Remote Power Control Strip, RRC can manage AC Power to associated targets by providing three options for the remote power management of targets: Power On, Power Off, and Cycle Power. To change the power status of a target: 1. Select the target server in RRC’s Navigator Window in the left panel of your screen. 2.
40 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE 7. 8. In the Broadcast Port Panel, type the broadcast port number in the Port field. Click OK when finished or click Cancel to exit this window without saving changes. Click Apply any time during your selection to apply an option you have chosen.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 41 Chapter 4: Administrative Functions Dominion KX Manager is used to manage both the Dominion KX and the KX101 product lines. When running on either a Dominion KX or a KX101, features specific to the other unit are disabled. Launching Dominion KX Manager Launch KX Manager in one of three ways: • • • Launch via RRC/MPC by clicking on the “admin” port on a device. Launch directly from a Web browser (if you have the IP address of the device).
42 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE KX Manager Interface KX Manager provides an interface for performing configuration and administrative functions. Many commands in the drop-down menus can by accessed by right-clicking on icons in the server and user lists on the left side of the screen.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 43 Network Configuration Use these descriptions to customize the network configuration settings, such as IP Address, Ethernet speed, and others, on your Dominion KX unit. Important: The device must be rebooted before Network Configuration changes take effect. 1. On the Setup menu, click Configuration, and then click Network. The Network Configuration window appears.
44 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE • • your firewall settings must enable two-way communication through the default port 5000 or the non-default port configured above. Enable Syslog Forwarding: Click on this check box to the device’s log messages to a remote syslog server. Type the IP Address of your syslog server in the Remote IP Address field and click on the Category and Priority Threshold drop-down arrows to select the level of event sensitivity.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 45 Reset Settings to Default To delete all of the configured device’s network settings and return to factory default settings, use the Local Console Port to reset all network settings. • To delete all configured Dominion KX network settings, use the local OSD or the reset option on the Diagnostics screen.
46 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE • • data transfer. Note that because the SSL protocol was not designed for KVM communication, this mode is less efficient but no more secure than the recommended setting, above. PC Share Mode – Determines global concurrent remote access, enabling up to eight remote users to simultaneously log on to one KX unit and concurrently view and control the same target server through the device.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 47 Time and Date The Time and Date screen allows you to access the device’s current settings to set time, date, time zone, adjustment for Daylight Savings, and Network Time Protocol (NTP). Figure 47 Time and Date Settings Users, Groups, and Access Permissions Overview The device stores an internal list of user and group names to determine access authorization and permissions. This information is stored internally in a hashed / encrypted format.
48 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Relationship between Users and Group Entries You may want to organize users in your device into groups. Assigning users to groups saves time by allowing you to manage permissions for all users in a group at once, instead of managing permissions on a user-by-user basis. User information helps in authenticating users accessing your KX unit.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 49 Create or Edit User Groups and Access Permissions Define User Groups before creating individual Users. When creating a user, you must assign that user to an existing user group. In addition, User Groups are used even if you implement remote authentication (via RADIUS or LDAP). 1. To create a new User Group: On the User menu, click Add User Group.
50 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Figure 49 Edit Group Window 2. 3. 4. Type a name for the new user group, or edit the name for an existing user group in the Group Name field. Check the boxes before the permissions you want to assign to all users who belong to this group. a. The first group of permissions (the upper table) controls user authorization for using these specific administrative functions within KX Manager and RRC.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 5. 51 Other permission elements on the Add Group or Edit Group screens include: • This Group panel, Used By field - Displays all users assigned to this group. The Select Users button allows administrators to move previously configured users into this group. • Select Ports – Click this button to specify which server ports can be accessed by users who belong to this group.
52 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Moving Users between Groups To organize users into groups, select the user group you want to modify, and on the User menu, click Add User to Group (or click [Select Users] in the Groups window). When the Select Users screen appears, add users to the group by selecting the user in the All Users list and clicking [Æ] to move the user to the Users in Group list.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 53 Figure 53 Edit User Window 2. 3. 4. 5. Type a unique user name or edit the existing user name in the User Name field. Click on the Group Name drop-down arrow and select a User Group to which you want to assign this user. If you do not want to associate this user with an existing User Group, select Individual Group from the drop-down list, and then click Individual Settings to assign access permissions and privileges for this user.
54 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Remote Authentication Introduction Note to CommandCenter Users If you plan to configure the device to be integrated with and controlled by Raritan’s CommandCenter management appliance, this section of the User Manual does not apply to you. When a device is controlled by CommandCenter, CommandCenter determines the allowed users and groups. Please refer to your CommandCenter User Guide.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 55 Authentication vs. Authorization When your device is configured for remote authentication, the external authentication server is used primarily for the purposes of authentication, not authorization. Authorization is determined by the KX unit on the basis of user groups. That is, once a given user is allowed to access the device in general (authenticated), that user’s specific permission (authorization) is determined by the device, based upon the user’s group.
56 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE General Settings for Remote Authentication 1. On the Setup menu, click Security, and then click Remote Authentication to configure KX101 unit for remote authentication. The Remote Authentication window appears: Figure 55 Remote Authentication Window 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the option button of the remote authentication protocol you prefer (LDAP or RADIUS).
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 57 Returning User Group Information via LDAP When an LDAP authentication attempt succeeds, Dominion KX determines the permissions for a given user based on the permissions of the user’s group. Your remote LDAP server can provide these user group names by returning an attribute named as follows: rciusergroup attribute type: string This may require a schema extension on your LDAP server. Please consult your authentication server administrator to enable this attribute.
58 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Type rciusergroup in the Common Name field. Type rciusergroup in the LDAP Display Name field. Type 1.3.6.1.4.1.13742.50 in the Unique x5000 Object ID field. Click on the Syntax drop-down arrow and select Case Insensitive String from the list. Type 1 in the Minimum field. Type 24 in the Maximum field. Click [OK] to create the new attribute. Adding the Attributes to the Class 1. Click Classes in the left pane of the window. 2.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 59 Modifying New Attributes Use the Active Directory Users and Computers snap-in to modify the new attributes for users. 1. On the Start menu, click Programs, select Administrative Tools, and then click Active Directory Users and Computers. Click on the Specific User Name to select it. 2. Right-click on the Specific User Name, and click Raritan KX User Group. A small VBScript application starts that allows you to modify the user’s rciusergroup value. 3.
60 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Returning User Group Information via RADIUS When a RADIUS authentication attempt succeeds, the device determines the permissions for a given user based on the permissions of the user’s group. Your remote RADIUS server can provide these user group names by returning an attribute, implemented as a RADIUS FILTER-ID. The FILTER-ID should be formatted as follows: Raritan:G{GROUP_NAME} where GROUP_NAME is a string, denoting the name of the group to which the user belongs.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 61 KX101 unit sends the following RADIUS attributes to the RADIUS server with each accounting request: ATTRIBUTE SESSION-TYPE SESSION-ID USER-NAME NAS-IP-ADDRESS NAS-IDENTIFIER NAS-PORT-TYPE NAS-PORT FILTER-ID CLASS ACCTAUTHENTIC TERMINATECAUSE DATA Either START (1) for log in or STOP (2) for log out. A string containing a unique session name. The name is in the format of “NAS-IDENTIFIER:user IP address:unique session number” Example: “Dominion KX:192.168.1.
62 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Forced User Logoff To manually log a user off a device, select that user in the user tree, right-click on the user icon, and select Logoff User. Figure 59 Logoff User Menu Option View KX Unit Event Log (Status) On the Setup menu, click Status to view the device’s Event Log. The device Status window appears, displaying events by date and time. Click Export and browse for a location to save the displayed log file to a text file.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 63 Device Diagnostic Console On the Setup menu, click Diagnostics to view a diagnostic console window from KX Manager (without having to launch RRC). Figure 61 Device Diagnostic Window To determine the Firmware Upgrade on the KX device, type build info at the prompt and press . For releases KX 1.3 and higher, the Firmware Upgrade Version appears. This version number is in the same format as used on the Raritan.com firmware upgrade page.
64 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Device System Information On the Setup menu, click System Information to view Model Type, Hardware Version, Firmware Version, Serial Number, and MAC Address of the device. The FPGA Version field is inactive.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 65 Configuration Backup and Restore On the File menu, click Backup, and then click User-Group Information to download User Group information. On the File menu, click Backup, and then click Device Configuration to download the complete device configuration to your local computer. To restore User-Group information saved on your local computer, on the File menu, click Restore, and then click User-Group Information.
66 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE PC Properties To view PC Properties, select a server in the server list and on the Setup menu, click Properties, and then click PC (or select a server in the server list, right-clicking on it, and click Properties). • • • • Name: This is the name given to the target in that channel. Administrators can change the name by typing a new one in this field. The target name can also be changed directly in the target list by clicking on the name once after it has been highlighted.
CHAPTER 4: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 67 Configuring the Power Strip 1. Once the power strip has been added, KX Manager will automatically recognize that a power device is connected. The Device Tree in the left panel of the window will change the appropriate target icon to indicate that a power strip is connected to that port. 2. Select the power strip icon, right-click on it, and click Properties. When the Power Strip Properties screen appears, type a name for the new power strip and click [OK]. 3.
68 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Power Strip View On the View menu, click Power Strip. The Power Strip View window appears displaying connected Power Strips. To view the power strip Properties window, select a power strip, right-click on its icon, and click Properties. Under each Power Strip is a list of its outlets. Select and then right-click on an outlet, then click Properties to view the outlet’s Properties window.
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CHAPTER 5: LOCAL CONSOLE PORT ACCESS 71 Chapter 5: Local Console Port Access Local Port Functionality When you are located at the server rack, Dominion KX provides standard KVM switch functionality via its Local Console Ports, which features an On-Screen Display (OSD) for quick, convenient switching between servers.
72 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Local Factory and Password Reset If you forget the administrator password, there is currently no way to reset it to factory default to gain access. However, you can hard-reset a Dominion KX unit with this special user name and password, as described below. • • • Type the username admin and the password R*E*S*E*T. This password is case-sensitive. This username and password work only from your local access port.
CHAPTER 5: LOCAL CONSOLE PORT ACCESS 73 Local Port Administration Dominion KX should ideally be managed via Dominion KX Manager (see Chapter 4: Administrative Functions, Launching Dominion KX Manager). However, the Dominion KX Local Console Port provides access to select administrative functions. Only users with administrative privileges can access these functions, via the Administrative Functions menu.
74 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Change Network Settings 1. Log on to Dominion KX as a user with administrative privileges, and press to activate the Administrative Menu. 2. Select Option 3, Network Settings. The Network Settings menu appears. Figure 72 Network Settings Menu 3. 4. Use the <Ç> and <È> keys to navigate through the menu. To edit a setting, press . When the highlight turns green, that setting can be edited; use numerical keys as well as the <Ç> and <È> arrow keys to change values.
CHAPTER 5: LOCAL CONSOLE PORT ACCESS 75 Dominion KX firmware version 1.3 operates on all Dominion models: DKX116, DKX216, DKX232, DKX416, and DKX432. To determine the firmware upgrade version on an existing KX device to upgrade from the Raritan website (www.raritan.com) in the Firmware Upgrades section, click the System Information command on the setup menu in KX Manager (or press the F8 key from the OSD) to display the current firmware version.
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APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS 77 Appendix A: Specifications Digital KVM Switches PART NUMBER DKX116 PRODUCT WEIGHT 8.65 lb 3.92kg SHIPPING WEIGHT 14.55 lb 6.59kg 9.0 lb 4.08kg PRODUCT DIMENSIONS (WXDXH) 17.3” x 11.4” x 1.75” 439.41mm x 289.56mm x 44.44mm 17.3” x 11.4” x 1.75” 439.41mm x 289.56mm x 44.44mm 17.3” x 11.4” x 1.75 439.41mm x 289.56mm x 44.44mm 17.32” x 11.41” x 1.75” 440mm x 290mm x 44mm DKX216 8.65 lb 3.92kg DKX232 9.0 lb 4.08kg DKX416 DKX432 9.5 lb 4.3kg 17.32” x 11.41” x 1.
78 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Raritan Remote Client (RRC) Applet Operating System Requirements: Windows XP / NT* / ME / 2000 / 2003 with DirectX. * Windows NT support for some international keys are limited due to limited Microsoft support for DirectX on the Windows NT platform Dominion KX Manager (Remote Administration Applet) For consistent operation across multiple OS and Web Browsers, Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.4.2_05 is used.
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS 79 Target Server Connection Distance and Video Resolution Keyboard: PS/2 or USB Mouse: PS/2 or USB Video: VGA DOMINION KX MODELS KX116 KX216 KX 232 KX416 KX432 LINUX SERVERS WINDOWS SERVERS SUN SOLARIS DCIM-PS2, USB DCIM-PS2/USB DCIM-SUN/SUSB 75 to 150 ft 50 to 100 ft 50 to 75 ft 75 to 150 ft 75 to 150 ft 75 to 150 ft Generally, distances closer to the lower range will provide excellent video quality in most environments.
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APPENDIX B: FAQS 81 Appendix B: FAQs General Questions QUESTION What is Dominion KX? How does Dominion KX differ from remote control software? Can Dominion KX be rack mounted? How large is Dominion KX? ANSWER Dominion KX is a digital KVM (keyboard / video / mouse) switch that enables IT administrators to access and control 16 or 32 servers over the network with BIOS-level functionality.
82 QUESTION Can two people access the same server, one remotely and one from the local port? In order to access Dominion KX from a client, what hardware, software, or network configuration is required? What is the file size of the applet used to access Dominion KX? How long does it take to retrieve? DOMINION KX USER GUIDE ANSWER Yes, the local port is completely independent of the remote “ports.” The local port can access the same server using the PC Share feature.
APPENDIX B: FAQS 83 Ethernet and IP Networking QUESTION How much bandwidth does Dominion KX require? ANSWER Dominion KX offers integrated IP-Reach technology – the very best video compression available. Raritan has received numerous technical awards confirming its high video quality transmissions and the low bandwidth utilization. Raritan pioneered the KVM Over IP functionality that allows users to tailor their video parameters to conserve network bandwidth.
84 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE QUESTION Can I use Dominion KX with a VPN? ANSWER Yes. Dominion KX uses standard Internet Protocol (IP) technologies from Layer 1 through Layer 4. Traffic can be easily tunneled through any standard VPN. How many TCP ports must be open on my firewall in order to enable network access to Dominion KX? Are these ports configurable? Does the secondary network port provide redundant fail-over, or load balancing? Only one.
APPENDIX B: FAQS 85 Servers QUESTION Does Dominion KX depend on a Windows server to operate? 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? What software do I have to install in order to access Dominion KX from a particular workstation? ANSWER Absolutely not.
86 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Installation QUESTION Besides the unit itself, what do I need to order from Raritan to install Dominion KX? What kind of Cat5 cabling should be used in my installation? What types of servers can be connected to Dominion KX? How do I connect servers to Dominion KX? How far can my servers be from Dominion KX? Some operating systems “lock up” if you disconnect a keyboard or mouse during operation.
APPENDIX B: FAQS 87 Local Port QUESTION Can I access my servers directly from the rack? When I am using the local port, do I prevent other users from accessing servers remotely? Can I use a USB keyboard or mouse at the local port? How do I select between servers while using the local port? Is there an OnScreen Display (OSD)? How do I ensure that only authorized users can access servers from the local port? If I use the local port to change the name of a connect server, does this change propagate to remot
88 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Power Control QUESTION What type of power control capabilities does Dominion KX offer? Does Dominion KX support servers with multiple power supplies? What if each power supply is connected to a different power strip? Does remote power control require any special server configuration? What type of power strips does Dominion KX support? ANSWER Because Dominion KX enables you to remotely manage servers; it also incorporates the critical functionality of hard power control to serve
APPENDIX B: FAQS 89 Scalability QUESTION How do I connect multiple Dominion KX devices together into one solution? Can I connect an existing analog KVM switch to Dominion KX? ANSWER Multiple Dominion KX units do not need to be physically connected together.
90 DOMINION KX USER GUIDE Security QUESTION What kind of encryption does Dominion KX use? Does Dominion KX allow encryption of video data? Or does it only encrypt keyboard and mouse data? How does Dominion KX integrate with external authentication servers such as Active Directory, RADIUS, or LDAP? How are usernames and passwords stored? ANSWER Dominion KX utilizes industry-standard (and extremely secure) 128-bit RC4 encryption, both in its SSL communications as well as its own data stream.
APPENDIX B: FAQS 91 Miscellaneous QUESTION What is Dominion KX’s default IP address? What is Dominion KX’s default username and password? I changed and subsequently forgot Dominion KX’s administrative password; can you retrieve it for me? Is 24/7 Technical Support available for Dominion KX? ANSWER 192.168.0.
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