User guide

Chapter 12: Dominion KX II Local Console
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Using the Dominion KX II Local Console
Simultaneous Users
The Dominion KX II Local Console provides an independent access path
to the connected KVM target servers. Using the Local Console does not
prevent other users from simultaneously connecting over the network.
And even when remote users are connected to the Dominion KX II, you
can still simultaneously access your servers from the rack via the Local
Console.
Security and Authentication
In order to use the Dominion KX II Local Console, you must first
authenticate with a valid username and password. The Dominion KX II
provides a fully-integrated authentication and security scheme, whether
your access is via the network or the local port. In either case, the
Dominion KX II allows access only to those servers to which a user has
access permissions. See User Management (on page 149) for
addition
al informatio
n on specifying server access and security settings.
If your Dominion KX II has been configured for external authentication
services (LDAP/LDAPS, RADIUS, or Active Directory), authentication
attempts at the Local Console also are authenticated against the external
authentication service.
Note: You can also specify no authentication for Local Console access;
this option is recommended only for secure environments.
To use the Dominion KX II Local Console:
1. You need a keyboard, mouse, and video display connected to the
local ports at the back of the Dominion KX II.
2. Start the Dominion KX II. The Dominion KX II Local Console
interface displays.
Dominion KX II Local Console Interface
The Dominion KX II Local Console interface is almost identical to the
Dominion KX II Remote Console interface. Where there are differences,
they are noted in the user guide.