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Power Control
Does Dominion KX II have a
dual power option?
All KX II models come equipped with dual AC inputs and power supplies
with automatic fail-over. Should one of the power inputs or power
supplies fail, then the KX will automatically switch to the other.
Does the power supply used by
Dominion KX II automatically detect
voltage settings?
Yes. Dominion KX II’s power supply can be used in AC voltage ranges
from 100-240 volts, at 50-60 Hz.
If a power supply or input fails, will I
be notified?
The KX II front panel LED will notify the user of a power failure. An entry
will also be sent to the Audit Log and displayed on the KX Remote Client
User Interface. If configured by the administrator, then SNMP or Syslog
events will be generated.
What type of power control capabilities
does Dominion KX II offer?
Raritan’s Remote Power Control power strips can be connected to the
Dominion KX II to provide power control of the target servers. After a
simple one-time configuration step, just right click on the server name to
power on, off or recycle a hung server. Note that a hard reboot provides
the physical equivalent of unplugging the server from the AC power line,
and reinserting the plug.
Does Dominion KX II support servers
with multiple power supplies? What if
each power supply is connected
to a different power strip?
Yes. Dominion KX II can be easily configured to support multiple power
supplies connected to multiple power strips. Up to eight (8) power strips
can be connected to a KX II device. Four power supplies can be
connected per target server to multiple power strips.
Does remote power control require any
special server configuration?
Some servers ship with default BIOS settings such that the server does
not automatically restart after losing and regaining power. See the server
user manual for more details.
What type of power strips does
Dominion KX II support?
To take advantage of Dominion KX II’s integrated power control user
interface, and more importantly, integrated security, use Raritan’s
Remote Power Control (RPC) power strips. RPCs come in many outlet,
connector and amp variations. The D2CIM-PWR must be purchased to
connect the RPC to the KX II.
Scalability
How do I connect multiple
Dominion KX II devices together
into one solution?
Multiple Dominion KX II units do not need to be physically connected
together. Instead, each Dominion KX II unit connects to the network,
and they automatically work together as a single solution if deployed
with Raritan’s optional CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC-SG)
management appliance. CC-SG acts as a single access point for remote
access and management. CC-SG offers a significant set of convenient
tools, such as consolidated configuration, consolidated firmware update
and a single authentication and authorization database.
In addition, CC-SG enables sophisticated server sorting, permissions,
and access. If deployment of Raritan’s CC-SG management appliance
isn’t an option, multiple Dominion KX II units still interoperate and scale
automatically: The KX II’s remote user interface and the Multiplatform
Client will automatically discover Dominion KX II units. Non-discovered
Dominion KX II units can be accessed via a user-created profile.