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APPENDIX D: FAQS 163
Servers
QUESTION ANSWER
Does Dominion 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), Dominion 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, Dominion KX II is completely independent. Even if a user
chooses to configure the Dominion KX II to authenticate against an
Active Directory server – if that Active Directory server becomes
unavailable, Dominion 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
Dominion KX II’s Web
browser capability?
No. Dominion KX II is a completely self-sufficient appliance. After
assigning an IP address to Dominion KX II, it’s ready to use – with
Web browser and authentication capabilities completely built-in.
What software do I have
to install in order to
access Dominion KX II
from a particular
workstation?
None. Dominion KX II can be accessed completely via a Web browser
(although an optional installed client is provided on Raritan’s Web site
Raritan.com
for the purpose of accessing Dominion KX II via modem).
A Java-based client is now available for non-Windows users.
What should I do to
prepare a server for
connection to Dominion
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 comes in the
Dominion KX II box?
The following is included: (a) Dominion KX II unit; (b) Quick Setup
Guide; (c) standard 19" rack mount brackets; (d) User manual CD-
ROM; (e) Network cable; (f) Crossover cable; (g) Localized AC Line
Cord; (h) Warranty certificate and other documentation.