Raritan Computer DKSXII-V2.3.0-0D-E Switch User Manual


 
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
KSX II Overview ............................................................................................................................. 2
What's New in Help ........................................................................................................................ 4
KSX II Help .................................................................................................................................... 5
Related Documentation ....................................................................................................... 5
KSX II Client Applications .............................................................................................................. 5
Virtual Media .................................................................................................................................. 6
Product Photos .............................................................................................................................. 6
Product Features ........................................................................................................................... 7
Hardware ............................................................................................................................. 7
Software ............................................................................................................................... 8
External Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 8
Terminology ................................................................................................................................. 11
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ 13
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 14
Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Default Login Information ............................................................................................................. 14
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................. 15
Step 1: Configure KVM Target Servers ............................................................................. 15
Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings ..................................................................... 24
Step 3: Connect the Equipment ......................................................................................... 25
Step 4: Configure the KSX II ............................................................................................. 30
Valid Special Characters for Target Names ...................................................................... 33
Step 5 (Optional): Configure Keyboard Language ............................................................ 37
Chapter 3 Working with Target Servers 38
Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................... 38
KSX II Local Console: KSX II Devices .............................................................................. 39
KSX II Remote Console Interface...................................................................................... 40
Proxy Server Configuration for use with KSX II, MPC, VKC and AKC ........................................ 52
Virtual KVM Client (VKC) ............................................................................................................. 53
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 53
Connecting to a KVM Target Server ................................................................................. 53
Toolbar ............................................................................................................................... 54
Switching Between KVM Target Servers .......................................................................... 55
Power Controlling a Target Server .................................................................................... 55
Disconnecting KVM Target Servers .................................................................................. 56
Choosing USB Profiles ...................................................................................................... 56
Connection Properties ....................................................................................................... 58