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Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)
Q. Can I use Computer
Interface Modules (CIMs) from
Raritan’s analog matrix KVM
switch, Paragon, with
Dominion KX?
A. Yes. For complete interoperability, certain Paragon computer interface modules (CIMs)
do work with Dominion KX (please check the Raritan web site for the latest list of certified
CIMs).
However, because Paragon CIMs cost more than Dominion KX CIMs (as they incorporate
technology for video transmission of up to 1000 feet [300 meters]), it is not generally
advisable to purchase Paragon CIMs for use with Dominion KX. Also note that when
connected to Dominion KX, Paragon CIMs transmit video at a distance of 50feet [15
meters], the same as Dominion KX CIMs – not at 1000 feet [300 meters], as they do
when connected to Paragon.
Q. Can I use Z-Series “daisy-
chaining” Computer Interface
Modules (CIMs) with Dominion
KX?
A. At the present time, Raritan’s Z-Series “daisy-chaining” computer interface modules do
not work with Dominion KX. This capability will be incorporated in future releases –
requiring only a firmware upgrade.
Q. Can I use Dominion KX
Computer Interface Modules
(CIMs) with Raritan’s analog
matrix KVM switch, Paragon?
A. No. Dominion KX computer interface modules (CIMs) transmit video at a range of
50feet (15 meters) and thus do not work with Paragon, which requires CIMs that transmit
video at a range of 1000 feet (300 meters). To ensure that all Raritan’s customers
experience the very best quality video available in the industry – a consistent Raritan
characteristic – Dominion Series CIMs do not interoperate with Paragon.
Security
Q. What kind of encryption
does Dominion KX use?
A. Dominion KX utilizes industry-standard (and extremely secure) 128-bit RC4
encryption, both in its SSL communications as well as its own data stream. Literally no
data is transmitted between remote clients and Dominion KX that is not completely
secured by encryption.
Q. Does Dominion KX allow
encryption of video data? Or
does it only encrypt keyboard
and mouse data?
A. Unlike competing solutions, which only encrypt keyboard and mouse data, Dominion
KX does not compromise your security - it allows encryption of keyboard, mouse and
video data.
Q. How does Dominion KX
integrate with external
authentication servers such as
Active Directory, RADIUS, or
LDAP?
A. Through a very simple configuration, Dominion KX can be set to forward all
authentication requests to an external server such as LDAP, Active Directory, or RADIUS.
For each authenticated user, Dominion KX receives from the authentication server the
user group to which that user belongs. Dominion KX then determines the user’s access
permissions depending on what user group to which he belongs.
Q. How are usernames and
passwords stored?
A. Should you use Dominion KX’s internal authentication capabilities, all sensitive
information such as usernames and passwords are stored in a hashed format. Literally no
one, including Raritan technical support or Product Engineering departments, can retrieve
those usernames and passwords.