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Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration
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C. Network Port
The KX II provides two Ethernet ports for failover purposes (not for
load-balancing). By default, only LAN1 is active and the automatic
failover is disabled. When enabled, if the KX II internal network interface
or the network switch to which it is connected becomes unavailable,
LAN2 will be enabled using the same IP address.
Note: Because a failover port is not activated until after a failover has
actually occurred, Raritan recommends that you either not monitor the
failover port or monitor it only after a failover occurs.
To connect the network:
1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (included) from the network port
labeled LAN1 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router.
2. To make use of the optional KX II Ethernet failover capabilities:
Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port labeled
LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router.
Enable Automatic Failover on the Network Configuration page.
Note: Use both network ports only if you want to use one as a failover
port.
D. Local Access Port (Local Video Display, Keyboard and Mouse)
For convenient access to target servers while at the rack, use the KX II
Local Access port. While the Local Access port is required for installation
and setup, it is optional for subsequent use. The Local Access port also
provides a graphical user interface from the KX II Local Console for
administration and target server access.
The KX2-832 and KX2-864 also provide you with an Extended Local
port, labeled EXT LOCAL on the back of the device, for access to target
servers while at the rack. The Extended Local port is not required for the
initial installation and setup. It is configured from the Local Console and
Remote Console.
To connect the local port:
Attach a multi-sync VGA monitor, mouse, and keyboard to the
respective Local User ports using a USB keyboard and mouse. The
physical connections for the Local User and Extended Local ports
can be found on the back panel of the KX II.
Connection
Description
Monitor
Attach a standard multi-sync VGA
monitor to the HD15 (female) video