Specifications

Dominion SX Frequently Asked Questions 3/9
Question
Answer
Can the network port(s) on the
Dominion SX be set to 100Mbps
Full-Duplex?
Yes.
Does Dominion SX support
RS422 and RS485?
No. Currently Dominion SX supports only asynchronous RS232 (also
commonly called serial, even though serial is a broad term that covers more
than RS232). RS 422 and RS485 are used in industrial automation and other
markets. Dominion SX is currently designed for connection to serially
managed servers and other devices typically found in the data-center and
server rooms. This includes serially controlled power strips like Raritan's line of
remote power control units.
Do I need to be a UNIX expert to
install Dominion SX?
Dominion SX is the easiest to install of all the secure console servers on the
market. From power-up, typical time for installation is less than 3 minutes, with
no need to edit files and use the command-line. Dominion SX does not require
an external server to operate.
I have a server/serially managed
device that is more than 90
meters from the Dominion SX -
how do I connect?
You will need to purchase a 3rd party RS232 to RS422/485 converter for each
end (two units total)-one at the Dominion end and one connected to the
device.
Does Dominion SX provide an
integrated interface that allows
you to view all the Serial devices
that are connected?
Yes, Dominion SX provides a single, consolidated view of all serial devices via
one-sign-on. A single IP address gives access to all connected serial devices
while any Java-enabled Web browser provides terminal emulation. Or, use an
SSH/Telnet client.
Can I open multiple windows
and "tile" to monitor multiple
servers and other IT equipment?
Yes, you may monitor and "tile" as many windows as there are serial ports on
the Dominion SX. For example, up to 32 serial ports on a 32 port unit, 16 on a
16-port unit and 48 on a 48-port unit. This is assuming one (1) user session
per port; in some applications more than one user session per port is possible.
I manage many servers. How do
I select a server to connect to?
From a browser, a simple menu provides the user-assigned name of each
server. Users simply click on a server to connect to its console port. When
using SSH/telnet, the user gets a list of ports they are authorized to connect
with when they log in.
As a user, do I see all servers
connected to a Dominion SX?
No. Each user sees only a list of servers they are authorized to manage/view.
The administrator of the Dominion SX sets up the access privileges to each
server by user group, or under control of privileges from a directory service like
LDAP, Active Directory®, or authentication system - TACACS+, RADIUS, or
Kerberos.
Does Dominion SX work with
Raritan's CommandCenter®
Secure Gateway?
Yes, Dominion SX is deployable as part of an enterprise-wide management
solution with Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway; hundreds of
Dominion SX units can be managed via CommandCenter Secure Gateway.
Is the modem used only for
administering the Dominion SX
itself?
No. Unlike other products in its category, Dominion SX offers modem access
to administer the box and get to the target servers.
Is a modem standard on any
Dominion SX models?
Many Dominion SX Models with 4- to 48-serial ports include a built-in 56K
modem. Competitors charge for an additional PCMCIA modem; other models
have a dedicated modem port via a DB9-Male connector.
What level of control does
Dominion SX have over
attached target servers?
The remote user has direct command line access and total control of target
devices for maintenance, administration, troubleshooting, and even rebooting.
User rights are only restricted by their log-on privileges on Dominion SX and
the server itself.