User guide

Appendix D: FAQs
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Local Port
How do I physically connect multiple Dominion KX II devices together
into one solution?
Can I access my servers directly from the rack?
Yes. At the rack, the Dominion KX II functions just like a traditional KVM
switch, allowing control of up to 64 servers using a single keyboard,
monitor, and mouse.
Can I consolidate the local ports of multiple Dominion KX II’s?
Yes. You can connect the local ports of multiple Dominion KX II switches
to another Dominion KX II using the "tiering" feature of the Dominion KX
II. You can then access the servers connected to your Dominion KX II
devices from a single point in the data center via a consolidated port list.
When I am using the local port, do I prevent other users from
accessing servers remotely?
No. The Dominion KX II local port has a completely independent access
path to the servers. This means a user can access servers locally at the
rack without compromising the number of users that access the rack
remotely at the same time.
Can I use a USB keyboard or mouse at the local port?
Yes. The Dominion KX II offers both PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse
ports on the local port. Note that the USB ports are USB v1.1, and
support keyboards and mice only, not USB devices such as scanners or
printers.
Is there an onscreen display for local, at-the-rack access?
Yes, but the Dominion KX II's at-the-rack access goes way beyond
conventional OSDs. Featuring the industry's first browser-based interface
for at-the-rack access, the Dominion KX II's local port uses the same
interface for local and remote access. Moreover, most administrative
functions are available at-the-rack.
How do I select between servers while using the local port?
The local port displays the connected servers using the same user
interface as the remote client. Connect to a server with a simple click of
the mouse.
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: