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Appendix D: FAQs
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Local Port
Can I access my servers directly from the rack?
Yes. At the rack, the KX II functions just like a traditional KVM switch,
allowing control of up to 64 servers using a single keyboard, monitor, and
mouse.
Can I consolidate the local ports of multiple KX II’s?
Yes. You can connect the local ports of multiple KX II switches to
another KX II using the "tiering" feature of the KX II. You can then access
the servers connected to your KX II devices from a single point in the
data center via a consolidated port list.
When I am using the local port, do I prevent other users from
accessing servers remotely?
No. The KX II local port has a completely independent access path to the
servers. This means a user can access servers locally at the rack without
compromising the number of users that access the rack remotely at the
same time.
Can I use a USB keyboard or mouse at the local port?
Yes. The KX II has USB keyboard and mouse ports on the local port.
Note that as of April 2011, the Dominion KX II switches will no longer
have PS/2 local ports. Customers with PS/2 keyboard and mice should
utilize a PS/2 to USB adapter.
Is there an onscreen display for local, at-the-rack access?
Yes, but the KX II's at-the-rack access goes way beyond conventional
GUIs. Featuring the industry's first browser-based interface for
at-the-rack access, the KX II's local port uses the same interface for local
and remote access. Moreover, most administrative functions are
available at-the-rack.
How do I select between servers while using the local port?
The local port displays the connected servers using the same user
interface as the remote client. Connect to a server with a simple click of
the mouse.
How do I ensure that only authorized users can access servers
from the local port?
Users attempting to use the local port must pass the same level of
authentication as those accessing remotely. This means that:
If the KX II is configured to interact with an external RADIUS, LDAP,
or Active Directory server, users attempting to access the local port
will authenticate against the same server.