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160 DOMINION KX II USER GUIDE
Local Port
QUESTION ANSWER
Can I access my servers
directly from the rack?
Yes. At the rack, Dominion KX II functions just like a traditional KVM
switch – allowing control of up to 64 servers using a single keyboard,
monitor, and mouse.
When I am using the
local port, do I prevent
other users from
accessing servers
remotely?
No. The Dominion 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. Dominion KX II offers both PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse
ports on the local port. Note that the USB ports are USB v1.1, and
support keyboards and mice only – not USB devices such as scanners
or printers.
Is there an On-Screen
Display (OSD) for local,
at-the-rack access?
Yes, but Dominion KX II’s at-the-rack access goes way beyond
conventional OSDs. Featuring the industry’s first browser-based
interface for at-the-rack access, 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 Dominion 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.
• If the external authentication servers are unavailable, Dominion
KX II fails-over to its own internal authentication database.
Dominion KX II has its own standalone authentication, enabling
instant, out-of-the-box installation.
If I use the local port to
change the name of a
connected server, does
this change propagate to
remote access clients as
well? Does it propagate
to the optional
CommandCenter
appliance?
Yes. The local port presentation is identical and completely in sync
with remote access clients, as well as Raritan’s optional
CommandCenter Secure Gateway management appliance. To be clear,
if the name of a server via the Dominion KX II on-screen display is
changed, this updates all remote clients and external management
servers in real-time.