Dominion KX II - FAQ
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Question Answer
Which types of servers can
be connected to Dominion
KX II?
Dominion KX II is completely vendor independent. Any server with
standard-compliant keyboard, video and mouse ports can be connected.
How do I connect servers to
Dominion KX II?
Servers that connect to the Dominion KX II require a Dominion or
Paragon CIM, which connects directly to the keyboard, video and
mouse ports of the server. Then, connect each CIM to Dominion KX II
using standard UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable such as Cat5, Cat5e
or Cat6.
How far can my servers be
from Dominion KX II?
In general, servers can be up to 150 feet (45 m) away from Dominion
KX II depending on the type of server. (See printed user manual or on
the Raritan Web site.) For the new D2CIM-VUSB CIM that supports
virtual media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization, a 100-foot
(30 m) range is recommended.
Some operating systems
lock up when I disconnect a
keyboard or mouse during
operation. What prevents
servers connected to
Dominion KX II from locking
up when I switch away from
them?
Each Dominion computer interface module (DCIM) dongle acts as a
virtual keyboard and mouse to the server to which it is connected. This
technology is called KME (keyboard/mouse emulation). Raritan’s KME
technology is data center grade, battle-tested and far more reliable than
that found in lower-end KVM switches: it incorporates more than 15
years of experience and has been deployed to millions of servers
worldwide.
Are there any agents
that must be installed on
servers connected to
Dominion KX II?
Servers connected to Dominion KX II do not require any software
agents to be installed because Dominion KX II connects directly via
hardware to the servers’ keyboard, video and mouse ports.
How many servers can be
connected to each
Dominion KX II unit?
Dominion KX II models range from 8, 16 or 32 server ports in a 1U
chassis to 64 server ports in a 2U chassis. This is the industry’s highest
digital KVM switch port density.
What happens if I
disconnect a server from
Dominion KX II and
reconnect it to another
Dominion KX II unit, or
connect it to a different port
on the same Dominion KX II
unit?
Dominion KX II will automatically update the server port names when
servers are moved from port to port. Furthermore, this automatic update
does not just affect the local access port, but propagates to all remote
clients and the optional CommandCenter Secure Gateway management
appliance.
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