User guide

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. Local Access Console Ports (optional)
For convenient access to target servers while at the rack, use Dominion KX’s Local Access Console ports.
Attach a multisync VGA monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the ports labeled Local User using either a PS/2
keyboard and mouse or a USB keyboard and mouse.
The USB keyboard and mouse ports are to be used only for keyboard and mouse access – other USB
devices such as external drives, scanners, etc. should not be connected to these ports.
5. Server Ports
Dominion KX uses standard UTP cabling (Cat5/5e/6) to connect to each target server. Please see
Appendix A: Specifications for additional information. To connect a target server to Dominion KX, use
the appropriate Computer Interface Module (CIM):
DCIM-PS2 PS/2 keyboard/mouse
DCIM-SUN Sun keyboard/mouse
DCIM-USB USB keyboard/mouse
DCIM-SUSB USB keyboard/mouse for Sun Microsystems servers
Attach the HD15 video connector of your CIM to the video card 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.
Attach the keyboard/mouse connector of your CIM to the corresponding ports of your target server. Then,
using a standard straight-through UTP (Cat5/5e/6) cable, connect the CIM to an empty server port on the
back of your Dominion KX unit.
Initial Configuration
Assign an IP Address
1. Power ON Dominion KX via the power switch on the back of the unit.
2. Wait approximately 45 seconds as Dominion KX boots.
3. After it boots, a login prompt will appear on the monitor attached to Dominion KX’s Local Access
Console. Log on with the default username/password of admin/raritan.
4. Press the <F5> key to activate the Administrative Menu.
5. Select Option 3, Network Settings, and press the <ENTER> key.
6. Specify TCP/IP parameters for your Dominion KX unit: IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
When finished, press the <S> key to save the settings. The Dominion KX unit will automatically
reboot.
7. Connect one end of a straight-through Ethernet cable (included) to the port labeled LAN1 on the rear
panel of Dominion KX, and the other end to a network switch or router.
Your Dominion KX unit is now network accessible.
Connect and Name Target Servers
1. Connect one end of a standard, straight-through UTP cable (Cat5/5e/6) to an unoccupied server port;
connect the other end to the RJ45 port on a Dominion KX Computer Interface Module (CIM): DCIM-
PS2 (PS/2 ports); DCIM-USB (USB ports); DCIM-SUSB (USB ports for Sun servers); or DCIM-SUN
(Sun ports with HD15 video).
2. Connect the remaining ports on the CIM to the corresponding KVM ports of the server that you wish
to manage using Dominion KX.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect all servers that you wish to manage using Dominion KX.