DKX216 Raritan KVM/IP Switch

Features and Benefits

'A true data center appliance, Dominion KX provides its entire feature set out-of-the-box: 128-bit encryption, remote power control, dual failover Ethernet, Syslog, as well as LDAP, Radius and Active Directory^® integration.

Remote users can easily access Dominion KX from Windows^®, Linux^®, Sun^® or Mac^® desktops via most Web browser or via modem.

Dominion^® KX consists of two main components: the digital KVM switch and Computer Interface Modules (CIMs).

• The switch connects to each CIM to provide KVM-over-IP capability for remote access along with simultaneous local access for controlling servers at the rack.
• Each CIM connects to the KVM ports of an individual server and converts the video signal for transmission up to 150 feet over UTP (Cat5/5e/6) cabling. The CIMs also deliver Raritans patented "keep-alive" keyboard/mouse emulation.
• Raritan's client software is automatically downloaded via browser; Stand-alone versions of client software can be pre-installed for modem access.
  

Prices shown reflect Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for US market only. Actual purchase price may vary.

Part Number	Description	Price (USD)
DKX216	16 server ports, 2 remote users, 1 local port for use at the rack	$3,995
Dominion Computer Interface Module (DCIM)
DCIM-PS2	CIM for PS/2® ports	$99
DCIM-USB	CIM for USB ports	$99
DCIM-SUSB	CIM for SUN® USB ports	$109
DCIM-SUN	CIM for SUN Ports, HD15 video	$109
AUATC	ASCII terminal converter - convert RS232 serial port to PS/2 and SUN kybd. & VGA ports, plus Cat5 port	$295
P2CIM-PWR	Dominion KX and Paragon II CIM for remote power control	$175

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Feature	Benefit
Hardware Features
Multiple Hardware Models	Dominion KX's multiple hardware models enable simultaneous access by 1, 2 or 4 remote users to 16 or 32 servers.
Advanced Video Resolution Detection Hardware	Dominion KX hardware employs Raritan's next generation KVM-over-IP technology with advanced video resolution detection hardware. When a user switches between servers, this system automatically transitions to the new video source quickly and accurately.
Connectivity Features
1, 2 or 4 Concurrent Remote IP Users	Dominion KX provides KVM over IP access to 1, 2, or 4 simultaneous, remote users depending on the model purchased. This is achieved while allowing full, unblocked local port access.
16 or 32 Server Ports	Users can connect up to 16 or 32 servers to each Dominion KX via Cat5 cabling. Raritan is the first KVM-over-IP vendor with two and four channel 32 port models.
Remote Network Access / KVM Over IP	Dominion KX extends Raritan's award-winning IP-Reach video compression circuitry, the industry's highest-performing KVM-over-IP technology. Users can access Dominion KX from anywhere on the network (LAN, WAN, Internet, dial-up), allowing administrators to troubleshoot, reconfigure, reboot and even power cycle servers remotely.
Client Access and Control
Universal KVM Client Access - Anytime, Anywhere, Anyhow	The Dominion KX provides a universal level of KVM access through the industry¡¯s broadest and most flexible OS, platform, and browser access. Access targets from multiple computer platforms, through the leading browsers or standalone, with no client license fees or cumbersome software licensing.
Multi-Platform Access and Control for Windows®, Linux®, Sun/Solaris®and Macintosh®	In addition to Raritan's Remote Client (RRC) for the Windows platform, Raritan's Java based Multi-Platform Client (MPC) can be used by Linux, Sun/Solaris and Macintosh users.
Leading Browser Support Including Firefox and Mozilla	Raritan¡¯s client software supports the major Web browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Mozilla and Netscape
Raritan Virtual Desktop
Full Screen Video Display	With the Dominion KX's Full Screen Video Display, users appear to be directly connected to the target server. The user views the full video display from the target server without window borders or toolbars.
Flexible Video Scaling	In many instances the user would like to "scale," i.e. stretch or compress the target server's video display to fit the display window on the client. With the KX's flexible scaling, the customer is not restricted to fixed sized windows, but can drag the window border to the desired size, including small thumbnail views.
Fast Video Switching	Once the Dominion KX's advanced video resolution detection has calculated a target servers video characteristics, connections to the server occur almost instantaneously. This gives the KX user immediate access in most cases to all connected servers.
Transparent Keyboard Handling	Transparent Keyboard Handling means that virtually all user keystrokes are sent to the target server and not processed by the desktop client. This key feature of the Raritan Virtual Desktop obviates the need for most keyboard macros and allows the user to directly interact with the target server with a higher level of connectivity.
Software Features
"Plug and Play" Appliance — Quick and Easy Setup	Dominion KX is a completely self-contained system (i.e. an appliance). All KX features, including authentication and Web access, are built into the unit and do not require the use of additional server
Security Features
128-bit SSL Encryption	Dominion KX incorporates an extremely high level of data security to ensure that customer server environments are protected from malicious hackers.
Video Encryption	Dominion KX securely encrypts the video stream in addition to keyboard and mouse data.
RADIUS, LDAP and Active Directory® Integration	Dominion KX integrates with industry-standard directory servers, such as Microsoft's Active Directory, using either the LDAP or RADIUS protocols. This allows Dominion KX to utilize pre-existing username/password databases for security.
Management Features
Remote Management and Administration	Administrators can perform all management, administration and configuration operations using a simple graphical user interface, from the convenience of their desktop.
Raritan CommandCenter® Integration	Like the rest of the Dominion Series, Dominion KX features complete CommandCenter integration, allowing enterprise users to consolidate all Dominion devices into a single logical system, with a single IP address, and a single management interface.
Firmware Upgrade over Ethernet	Dominion KX firmware upgrades can be downloaded directly from the Raritan Web site and upgrades can be performed via the network.

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17.3" (W) x 11.4" (D) x 1.75" (H)
439mm (W) x 290mm (D) x 44mm (H)

Weight: 8.65lbs / (3.9 kg)
Power: 100V/240V 50/60Hz 0.6A

Form Factor: 1U, full width, rack mountable (brackets included)
Operating Temperature: 32° (0°C) to 104° (40°C)

Network: Dual Failover 10/100 Ethernet (RJ45)
Modem Port: DB9(F) DTE
Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, UDP, RADIUS, LDAP, SNTP, DHCP, PAP, CHAP

Video: HD15(F) VGA
Keyboard/Mouse: Mini-DIN6(F) PS/2; or USB A (F)

PC text mode: 720x400
PC graphic modes: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x1024
Sun® video modes: 1024x768, 1152x900, 1280x1024

1.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) x 0.6 (H); 32mm (W) x 76mm (D) x 15mm (H)
Weight: 0.20 lb/0.09 kg

1.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) x 0.6 (H); 32mm (W) x 76mm (D) x 15mm (H)
Weight: 0.20 lb/0.09 kg

1.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) x 0.6 (H); 32mm (W) x 76mm (D) x 15mm (H)
Weight: 0.20 lb/0.09 kg

1.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) x 0.6 (H); 32mm (W) x 76mm (D) x 15mm (H)
Weight: 0.20 lb/0.09 kg

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• How does Dominion KX differ from remote control software?
• How many users can remotely access servers on each Dominion KX?
• Can two people look at the same server at the same time?
• In order to access Dominion KX from a client, what hardware, software, or network configuration is required?

< When using Dominion KX remotely, the interface may seem similar to remote control software such as PC Anywhere, Windows Terminal Services / Remote Desktop, VNC, etc. However, because Dominion KX is a hardware solution, it is much more powerful:

• Dominion KX is OS and hardware independent so it can be used to manage any type of server running any OS, whether Intel, Sun, PowerPC running Windows, Linux, Solaris, Novell, etc.
• State-independent / Agent-less – Dominion KX does not require the managed server OS to be up and running, nor does it require any special software to be installed on the managed server.
• Out-of-Band – Even if the managed server’s own network connection is unavailable, it can still be managed through Dominion KX.
• BIOS-level access – Even if the server is hung at boot up, requires booting to safe mode, or requires system BIOS parameters to be altered, Dominion KX still works flawlessly to enable these configurations to be made.
  
  
  

Currently, Dominion KX models offer concurrent transmissions of up to four unique servers at any time. Dominion KX can, thereby, provide any of the following permutations:

• 1 User, viewing four unique servers simultaneously
• 2 Users, each viewing 2 unique servers simultaneously
• 8 Users – four viewing two servers; four viewing two different servers simultaneously
• Any other permutations of up to 8 users, viewing up to four unique servers total.
  
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Yes, up to eight people can look at the same server at the same time.
br> Dominion KX is completely Web-accessible, so it does not require proprietary software to be installed on clients used for access. (Although an optional installed client is provided in the box for the purposes of accessing Dominion KX via modem).

Dominion KX can be accessed through any major Web browser including: Internet Explorer, Netscape, and Mozilla. Currently, Dominion KX requires that the Web browser run on a Win32 platform with permissions to launch and execute an ActiveX control.

Dominion KX administrators can also perform remote management (set passwords and security, rename servers, change IP address, etc.). To perform remote management from a given workstation, you must also have Java Runtime Environment of v1.4.x or later installed.

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