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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
KX II Overview ............................................................................................................................... 2
Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 4
KX II Device Photos and Features ................................................................................................. 5
Product Features ........................................................................................................................... 7
Hardware ............................................................................................................................. 7
Software ............................................................................................................................... 8
KX II Client Applications................................................................................................................. 9
KX II Help ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 10
Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Rack Mounting ............................................................................................................................. 10
Forward Mount ................................................................................................................... 10
Rear Mount ........................................................................................................................ 11
Default Login Information ............................................................................................................. 12
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................. 12
Step 1: Configuring Network Firewall Settings .................................................................. 12
Step 2: Configure the KVM Target Servers ....................................................................... 13
Step 3: Connect the Equipment ......................................................................................... 16
Step 4: Configure the KX II ................................................................................................ 18
Step 5: Launching the KX II Remote Console ................................................................... 23
Step 6: Configuring the Keyboard Language (Optional) ................................................... 24
Step 7: Configure Tiering (Optional) .................................................................................. 25
Logging in to the KX II.................................................................................................................. 25
Allow Pop-Ups ............................................................................................................................. 26
Security Warnings and Validation Messages .............................................................................. 26
Java Validation and Access Warning ................................................................................ 26
Additional Security Warnings ............................................................................................. 27
Installing a Certificate................................................................................................................... 27
Example 1: Import the Certificate into the Browser ........................................................... 28
Example 2: Add the KX II to Trusted Sites and Import the Certificate .............................. 30
Chapter 3 Working with Target Servers 32
KX II Interfaces ............................................................................................................................ 32
KX II Local Console Interface: KX II Devices .............................................................................. 33
KX II Remote Console Interface .................................................................................................. 33
KX II Interface .................................................................................................................... 34
Left Panel ........................................................................................................................... 35
KX II Console Navigation ................................................................................................... 37