Setup guide

KX II Quick Setup Guide 3
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Step 3: Connect the Equipment
A. AC Power
To connect the power supply:
1. Attach the included AC power cord to the KX II and plug
into an AC power outlet.
2. For dual power failover protection, attach the second
included AC power cord and plug it into a different power
source than the first power cord.
Note: If you only attach one power cord, the power LED on
the KX II front panel will be red because the system is set to
automatically detect both sources. See Power Supply Setup
in the KX II help for information about turning off automatic
detection for the power source that is not in use.
B. Modem Port (Optional)
Please see the KX II User Guide for information on connecting
modems.
C. Network Port
The KX II provides two Ethernet ports for failover purposes
(not for load-balancing). By default, only LAN1 is active and
the automatic failover is disabled. When enabled, if the KX II
internal network interface or the network switch to which it is
connected becomes unavailable, LAN2 will be enabled using
the same IP address.
To connect the network:
1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (included) from the
network port labeled LAN1 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or
router.
2. To make use of the optional KX II Ethernet failover
capabilities:
 Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network
port labeled LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or
router.
 Enable Automatic Failover on the Network
Configuration page.
D. Local Access Port (Local PC)
For convenient access to target servers while at the rack, use
the Dominion KX II Local Access port. While the local port is
required for installation and setup, it is optional for subsequent
use. The local port also provides a graphical user interface
(the KX II Local Console) for administration and target server
access.
Attach a multi-sync VGA monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the
respective Local User ports, using either a PS/2 or USB
keyboard and mouse.
E. Target Server Ports
The KX II uses standard UTP cabling (Cat5/5e/6) to connect
to each target server.
To connect a target server to the KX II:
1. Use the appropriate Computer Interface Module (CIM).
2. Attach the HD15 video connector of your CIM to the video
port 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.
3. Attach the keyboard/mouse connector of your CIM to the
corresponding ports on your target server. Using a
standard straight-through UTP (Cat5/5e/6) cable, connect
the CIM to an available server port on the back of your KX
II device.
A new switch position takes effect only after the CIM is
power-cycled. To power-cycle the CIM, remove the USB
connector from the target server and plug it back in a few
seconds later.
QS Rule
Step 4: Configure the KX II
Change the Default Password
The KX II ships with a default password. The first time you
start the KX II you are required to change that password.
1. Power ON the KX II using the power switch at the back of
the device. Wait for the KX II device to boot. (A beep
signals completion of the boot.)
2. Once the device has booted, the KX II Local Console is
visible on the monitor attached to the KX II local port. Type
the default username (admin) and password (raritan) and
click Login. The Change Password screen is displayed.
3. Type your old password (raritan) in the Old Password
field.
4. Type a new password in the New Password field; retype
the new password in the Confirm New Password field.
Passwords can be up to 64 characters long and can
consist of English alphanumeric and printable special
characters.
5. Click Apply.