User guide

Dominion KX II – Frequently Asked Questions
© 2012 Raritan Inc. Page 13 of 18 V1098 R6 May 2012
Is a user station required for
the extended local port?
Yes. The following devices can function as the “user station” for the extended
local port: Paragon II EUST, Paragon II UST and the Cat5 Reach
®
URKVMG
device. In addition, the extended local port can be connected via Cat5 cable to a
server port on a Dominion KX II or Paragon II switch. This configuration can be
used to consolidate the local ports of many KX2-8xxx devices to a single switch.
How far can the user station
be from the Dominion KX II?
The distance is 200 feet to 1,000 feet (61 m to 304 m), but varies according to
the type of user station, the video resolution and cable type and quality. See the
user guide or Release Notes for more information.
Is a CIM required?
No CIM is required. Just connect a Cat5 cable.
Must I use the extended
local port?
No. The extended local port is an optional feature and is disabled by default.
Use the “Local Port Settings” page to enable it. You can also disable the
standard local port if you are not going to use it for added security.
Dual Power Supplies
Does Dominion KX II have a
dual power option?
Yes. All Dominion KX II models come equipped with dual AC inputs and power
supplies with automatic failover. Should one of the power inputs or power
supplies fail, then the KX II 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 Dominion 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.
Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Control
What type of remote power
control capabilities does
Dominion KX II offer?
Raritan’s intelligent PDUs can be connected to the Dominion KX II to provide
power control of target servers and other equipment. For servers, after a simple
one-time configuration step, just click on the server name to power on, off or to
recycle a hung server.
What type of power strips
does Dominion KX II
support?
Raritan’s Dominion PX
™
and Remote Power Control (RPC) power strips.
These come in many outlet, connector and amp variations. Note that you should
not connect the PM series of power strips to the Dominion KX II as these power
strips do not provide outlet-level switching.
How many PDUs can be
connected to a Dominion
KX II?
Up to eight PDUs can be connected to a Dominion KX II device.
How do I connect the PDU
to the Dominion KX II?
The D2CIM-PWR is used to connect the power strip to the Dominion KX II. The
D2CIM-PWR must be purchased separately; it does not come with the PDU.
Does Dominion KX II
support servers with
multiple power supplies?
Yes. Dominion KX II can be easily configured to support servers with multiple
power supplies connected to multiple power strips. Four power supplies can be
connected per target server.
Does the Dominion KX II
display statistics and
measurements from the
PDU?
Yes. PDU-level power statistics, including power, current and voltage, are
retrieved from the PDU and displayed to the user.