Raritan Computer DKX2-V2.3.5-0N-E Switch User Manual


 
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
KX II Overview ............................................................................................................................... 2
KX II Help ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Related Documentation ....................................................................................................... 5
KX II Client Applications ................................................................................................................ 5
Virtual Media .................................................................................................................................. 6
Product Photos .............................................................................................................................. 7
Product Features ........................................................................................................................... 9
Hardware ............................................................................................................................. 9
Software ............................................................................................................................. 10
Terminology ................................................................................................................................. 10
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 13
Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Default Login Information ............................................................................................................. 13
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................. 14
Step 1: Configure KVM Target Servers ............................................................................. 14
Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings ..................................................................... 26
Step 3: Connect the Equipment ......................................................................................... 27
Step 4: Configure the KX II ................................................................................................ 29
Valid Special Characters for Target Names ...................................................................... 33
Step 5 (Optional): Configure Keyboard Language ............................................................ 35
Chapter 3 Working with Target Servers 37
Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................... 37
KX II Local Console Interface ............................................................................................ 38
KX II Remote Console Interface ........................................................................................ 38
Proxy Server Configuration for use with MPC, VKC and AKC .................................................... 50
Virtual KVM Client (VKC) ............................................................................................................. 51
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 51
Connecting to a KVM Target Server ................................................................................. 51
Toolbar ............................................................................................................................... 51
Switching Between KVM Target Servers .......................................................................... 53
Power Controlling a Target Server .................................................................................... 53
Disconnecting KVM Target Servers .................................................................................. 54
Choosing USB Profiles ...................................................................................................... 54
Connection Properties ....................................................................................................... 55
Connection Information ..................................................................................................... 57
Keyboard Options .............................................................................................................. 57