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Appendix D: FAQs
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Servers
Does the KX II depend on a Windows server to operate?
Absolutely not. Because users depend on the KVM infrastructure to
always be available in any scenario whatsoever (as they will likely need
to use the KVM infrastructure to fix problems), the KX II is designed to be
completely independent from any external server. For example, should
the data center come under attack from a malicious Windows worm or
virus, administrators will need to use the KVM solution to resolve the
situation. Therefore, it is imperative that the KVM solution, in turn, must
not rely on these same Windows servers (or any server, for that matter)
to be operational in order for the KVM solution to function.
To this end, the KX II is completely independent. Even if a user chooses
to configure the KX II to authenticate against an Active Directory server -
if that Active Directory server becomes unavailable, the KX II's own
authentication will be activated and fully functional.
Do I need to install a web server such as Microsoft
®
Internet
Information Services (IIS) in order to use the KX II's web browser
capability?
No. The KX II is a completely self-sufficient device. After assigning an IP
address to the KX II, it's ready to use since it comes with web browser
and authentication capabilities completely built-in.
What software do I have to install in order to access the KX II from a
particular workstation?
None. The KX II can be accessed completely via a web browser.
However, there is an optional installed client provided on Raritan's
website (www.raritan.com), which is required for modem connections. A
Java-based client is now available for non-Windows users.
What should I do to prepare a server for connection to the KX II?
Simply set the mouse parameters in order to provide users with the best
mouse synchronization during remote connections, as well as turning off
the power management features that effect screen display. However, if
the new D2CIM-VUSB adapter is used (supporting Absolute Mouse
Synchronization™), then manually setting the mouse parameters isn't
necessary.
What about mouse synchronization?
For many KVM-over-IP users, mouse synchronization is a frustrating
experience. The KX II‟s Absolute Mouse Synchronization provides for a
tightly synchronized mouse without requiring server mouse setting
changes on Windows and Apple
®
Mac
®
servers. For other servers, the
Intelligent Mouse mode or the speedy, single mouse mode can be used
to avoid changing the server mouse settings.