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KX II - Frequently Asked Questions

©Copyright Raritan, Inc. 2007 Page 10 of 13 Rev. October 2007

How do I ensure that only

authorized users can access

servers from the local port?

Users attempting to use the local port must pass the same level of

authentication as those accessing remotely. This means that:

• If the Dominion KX II is configured to interact with an external

RADIUS, LDAP or Active Directory server, users attempting to

access the local port will authenticate against the same server.

• If the external authentication servers are unavailable,

Dominion KX II fails-over to its own internal authentication

database.

Dominion KX II has its own standalone authentication, enabling

instant, out-of-the-box installation.

If I use the local port to

change the name of a

connected server, does this

change propagate to remote

access clients as well? Does

it propagate to the optional

CommandCenter appliance?

Yes. The local port presentation is identical and completely in sync

with remote access clients, as well as Raritan’s optional

CommandCenter Secure Gateway management appliance. To be

clear, if the name of a server via the Dominion KX II on-screen display

is changed, this updates all remote clients and external management

servers in real-time.

If I use Dominion KX II’s

remote administration tools to

change the name of a

connected server, does that

change propagate to the local

port OSD as well?

Yes. If the name of a server is changed remotely, or via Raritan’s

optional CommandCenter Secure Gateway management appliance,

this update immediately affects Dominion KX II’s on-screen display.

Power Control

Does Dominion KX II have a

dual power option?

All KX II models come equipped with dual AC inputs and power

supplies with automatic fail-over. Should one of the power inputs or

power supplies fail, then the KX will automatically switch to the other.

Does the power supply used

by Dominion KX II

automatically detect voltage

settings?

Yes. Dominion KX II’s power supply can be used in AC voltage ranges

from 100-240 volts, at 50-60 Hz.

If a power supply or input

fails, will I be notified?

The KX II front panel LED will notify the user of a power failure. An

entry will also be sent to the Audit Log and displayed on the KX

Remote Client User Interface. If configured by the administrator, then

SNMP or Syslog events will be generated.

What type of power control

capabilities does Dominion

KX II offer?

Raritan’s Remote Power Control power strips can be connected to the

Dominion KX II to provide power control of the target servers. After a

simple one-time configuration step, just right click on the server name

to power on, off or recycle a hung server. Note that a hard reboot

provides the physical equivalent of unplugging the server from the AC

power line, and reinserting the plug.

Does Dominion KX II support

servers with multiple power

supplies? What if each

power supply is connected to

a different power strip?

Yes. Dominion KX II can be easily configured to support multiple

power supplies connected to multiple power strips. Up to eight (8)

power strips can be connected to a KX II device. Four power supplies

can be connected per target server to multiple power strips.

Does remote power control

require any special server

configuration?

Some servers ship with default BIOS settings such that the server

does not automatically restart after losing and regaining power. See

the server user manual for more details.

What type of power strips

does Dominion KX II

support?

To take advantage of Dominion KX II’s integrated power control user

interface, and more importantly, integrated security, use Raritan’s

Remote Power Control (RPC) power strips. RPCs come in many

outlet, connector and amp variations. The D2CIM-PWR must be

purchased to connect the RPC to the KX II.

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