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What should I do to prepare a server
for connection to Dominion KX II?
Simply set the mouse parameters in order to provide users with the best
mouse synchronization during remote connections, as well as turning off
the power management features that effect screen display. However, if
the Absolute Mouse Synchronization™ is supported through the new
D2CIM-VUSB adapter, then manually setting the mouse parameters
isn’t necessary.
What comes in the
Dominion KX II box?
The following is included: (a) Dominion KX II unit; (b) Quick Setup Guide;
(c) standard 19" rack mount brackets; (d) User manual CD-ROM; (e)
Network cable; (f) Crossover cable; (g) Localized AC Line Cord; (h)
Warranty certificate and other documentation.
Installation
Besides the unit itself, what do I need
to order from Raritan to install
Dominion KX II?
Each server that connects to Dominion KX II requires a Dominion or
Paragon Computer Interface Module (CIM), an adapter that connects
directly to the keyboard, video and mouse ports of the server.
What kind of Cat5 cabling should
be used in my installation?
Dominion KX II can use any standard UTP (unshielded twisted pair)
cabling, whether Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6. Often in our manuals and
marketing literature, Raritan will simply say “Cat5” cabling for short.
In actuality, any brand UTP cable will suffice for Dominion KX II.
What types of servers can be
connected to Dominion KX II?
Dominion KX II is completely vendor independent. Any server with
standard-compliant keyboard, video, and mouse ports can be connected.
How do I connect servers
to Dominion KX II?
Servers that connect to the Dominion KX II require a Dominion or
Paragon CIM, which connects directly to the keyboard, video, and mouse
ports of the server. Then, connect each CIM to Dominion KX II using
standard UTP (twisted pair) cable such as Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6.
How far can my servers be from
Dominion KX II?
In general servers can be up to 45 meters away from Dominion KX II
depending on the type of server. (See user manual printed or on
Web site). For the new D2CIM-VUSB CIM that supports virtual media
and Absolute Mouse Synchronization, a 30,5 m range is recommended.
Some operating systems lock up when
I disconnect a keyboard or mouse
during operation. What prevents
servers connected to Dominion KX II
from locking up when I switch away
from them?
Each Dominion computer interface module (DCIM) dongle acts as a
virtual keyboard and mouse to the server to which it is connected. This
technology is called KME (keyboard/mouse emulation). Raritan’s KME
technology is data center grade, battle-tested and far more reliable than
that found in lower-end KVM switches: it incorporates more than 15 years
of experience and has been deployed to millions of servers worldwide.
Are there any agents that must be
installed on servers connected to
Dominion KX II?
Servers connected to Dominion KX II do not require any software agents
to be installed, because Dominion KX II connects directly via hardware to
servers’ keyboard, video and mouse ports.
How many servers can be connected
to each Dominion KX II unit?
Dominion KX II models range from 16 or 32 server ports in a 1U chassis
to 64 server ports in a 2U chassis. This is the industry’s highest digital
KVM switch port density.
What happens if I disconnect a server
from Dominion KX II and reconnect it
to another Dominion KX II unit, or
connect it to a different port on the
same Dominion KX II unit?
Dominion KX II will automatically update the server port names when
servers are moved from port to port. Furthermore, this automatic update
does not just affect the local access port, but propagates to all remote
clients and the optional CommandCenter
®
Secure Gateway management
appliance.