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.
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| DKX232 |
32 server ports, 2 remote users, 1 local port for use at the rack
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$4,595 |
| 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
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$295 |
P2CIM-PWR
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Dominion KX and Paragon II CIM for remote power control
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$175 |
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| Hardware Features |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| "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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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KX232 (32 Server Ports, 2 Remote User, 1 Local Port for Rack Use)
17.3" (W) x 11.4" (D) x 1.75" (H)
439mm (W) x 290mm (D) x 44mm (H)
9.0lbs / (4.1 kg)
100V/240V 50/60Hz 0.6A
1U, full width, rack mountable (brackets included)
32° (0°C) to 104° (40°C)
Remote Connection
Dual Failover 10/100 Ethernet (RJ45)
DB9(F) DTE
TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, UDP, RADIUS, LDAP, SNTP, DHCP, PAP, CHAP
Local Access Port
HD15(F) VGA
Mini-DIN6(F) PS/2; or USB A (F)
Screen Resolutions
720x400
640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x1024
1024x768, 1152x900, 1280x1024
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs):
1.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) x 0.6 (H); 32mm (W) x 76mm (D) x 15mm (H)
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)
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)
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)
0.20 lb/0.09 kg
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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.
Yes, up to eight people can look at the same server at the same time.
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.
