Dominion KX G1 User Guide 1.4.8 DKX116 DKX132, DKX216, DKX232, DKX416, DKX432, DKX464 Copyright © 2008 Raritan, Inc.
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Contents What's New in the User Guide Safety Guidelines vii 9 Rack Mount Safety Guidelines............................................................................................................9 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Dominion KX Overview......................................................................................................................2 Product Photos................................................................................................................................
Contents Initial Configuration ..........................................................................................................................23 Note to CC-SG Users...............................................................................................................23 Assigning an IP Address ........................................................................................................23 Connecting To and Naming Target Servers ...................................................
Contents Forced User Logoff ..........................................................................................................................179 Viewing KX Unit Event Log (Status) ..............................................................................................179 Restarting the Device.......................................................................................................................180 Device Diagnostic Console in KX Manager ........................................
Contents Local User Security Settings ............................................................................................................215 Disable Auto Screen Clear Option ..................................................................................................216 Appendix A Specifications 217 Digital KVM Switches......................................................................................................................217 Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)..................
What's New in the User Guide The following sections of the user guide have changed or information has been added to based on enhancements and changes to the equipment and/or user documentation. • Red Hat 4/Red Hat 9/SUSE Linux 10.1 • Making Linux Settings Permanent • Setup Preparation Please see the release notes for a more detailed explanation of the changes applied to this version of the user guide.
Safety Guidelines To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to Raritan equipment: • Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any product configuration. • Test AC outlets at your computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding. • Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When using a backup UPS, power the computer, monitor, and device off the supply.
Chapter 1 Introduction In This Chapter Dominion KX Overview............................................................................... 2 Product Photos.............................................................................................. 4 Product Features ........................................................................................... 5 Terminology.................................................................................................. 6 Important Information..............
Dominion KX Overview Dominion KX Overview The Dominion KX is an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM switch that provides BIOS-level access and control of 64 servers from anywhere in the world via a web browser. At the rack, The Dominion KX provides BIOS-level control of up to 64 servers and other IT devices from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. The Dominion KX's integrated remote access capabilities provide the same BIOS-level control of your servers, from anywhere in the world, via a web browser.
Chapter 1: Introduction Diagram key UTP (Cat5/5e/6) Server Cabling Sun Solaris Computer Interface Module External Modem (optional) Dominion KX Modem Access WinXP Remote Network Access Win2000 Local Rack Access Linux/UNIX LAN Novell PSTN 3
Product Photos Product Photos 4
Chapter 1: Introduction Product Features Hardware • 1U or 2U rack-mountable (brackets included) • Dual power with failover (with the KX464) • Dual-failover Ethernet ports • 16, 32, or 64 (on KX464) server ports • Multiple user capacity • UTP (Cat5/5e/6) server cabling • Dual failover 10/100 LAN • Modem-ready via external modem port • FLASH upgradeable • Auto-switching power supply • Local user port for rack access PS/2 and USB keyboard/mouse ports Fully concurrent with remote us
Terminology Software • Plug and play device • Web-based access and management • Intuitive graphical user interface • Integration with Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CCSG) • High-color (15-bit+) palette support • 128-bit encryption of complete KVM signal, including video • LDAP, RADIUS, Active Directory, or Internal Authentication • DHCP or fixed IP addressing • SNMP management • Intelligent mouse synchronization • CC UnManage (via the Dominion KX Manager) Terminology This man
Chapter 1: Introduction Diagram key Target servers Servers with graphical video cards and user interfaces (for example., Windows, Linux, Solaris, etc.) to be accessed remotely via the Dominion KX. Remote PC A networked computer used to access and control target devices connected to the Dominion KX.
Important Information Service Pack Dominion KX users with Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.01 or Windows 2000 must upgrade to Service Pack 4 (SP4) or higher. User Guide Scope This user guide applies to Dominion KX devices using firmware 1.4.8, which operates on all Dominion models: DKX116, DKX1342, DKX216, DKX232, DKX416, DKX432, and DKX64. To determine the firmware upgrade version on an existing KX device, choose System Information on the Setup menu in KX Manager or press the F8 key on your keyboard.
Chapter 1: Introduction Supported Paragon CIMs The Dominion KX version 1.4 and higher supports the following CIMs: • DCIM-PS2 for PS/2 KB/MS • DCIM-SUN for SUN KB/MS • DCIM-USBG2 for USB KB/MS (not Sun) • DCIM-USBG2 for SUN USB KB/MS • P2CIM-PWR for power strip control • UUSBPD • P2CIM-PS2 • P2CIM-SUN • P2CIM-USB • P2CIM-SUSB • UKVMPD • USKVMPD Note: There is a small switch on the DCIM-USBG2 that should be set to the S position for use with SUN Solaris servers.
Package Contents Package Contents The Dominion KX ships as a fully configured, stand-alone product in a standard 1U 19" rackmount chassis.
Chapter 2 Installation In This Chapter Configuring Target Servers........................................................................ 11 Configuring Network Firewall Settings .................................................... 19 Physical Connections.................................................................................. 20 Initial Configuration ................................................................................... 23 Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client.............
Configuring Target Servers Desktop Background For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, target servers running graphical user interfaces such as Windows, Linux, X-Windows, Solaris, and KDE should be configured with desktop backgrounds set to a predominantly solid, plain, light-colored graphic. The desktop background need not be completely solid; but desktop backgrounds featuring photos or complex gradients should be avoided.
Chapter 2: Installation Windows XP/Windows 2003 Mouse Settings On target servers running Microsoft Windows XP, disable the Enhanced Pointer Precision option and set the mouse motion speed exactly to the middle speed setting. These parameters are found in Control Panel > Mouse > Pointer Options. Disable transition effects in Control Panel > Display > Appearance > Effects.
Configuring Target Servers Linux Mouse Settings On target servers running Linux graphical interfaces, set the mouse acceleration to exactly 1 and set the threshold to exactly 1. Enter this command: xset mouse 1 1. Ensure that each target server running Linux is using a resolution supported by the Dominion KX at a standard VESA resolution and refresh rate. Each Linux target server should also be set so the blanking times are within +/- 40% of VESA standard values. To check for these parameters: 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Making Linux Settings Permanent Note: These steps may vary slightly depending on the specific version of Linux in use. ¾ To add a prompt: 1. Choose Main Menu > Preferences > More Preferences > Sessions. The Sessions dialog appears. 2. On the Session Options tab, check the "Prompt on logout" checkbox and click OK. This option prompts you to save your current session when you logout. 3. Upon logging out, check the "Save current setup" option. 4. Click OK.
Configuring Target Servers Sun Solaris Video and Mouse Settings Sun Solaris Mouse Settings On target servers running the Solaris operating system, set the mouse acceleration value to exactly 1 and the threshold value to exactly 1. This can be performed from the graphical user interface or with the following command line: xset mouse a t where a is the acceleration and t is the threshold. ¾ To configure the mouse settings for Sun Solaris 10.1: 16 1. Choose the Launcher.
Chapter 2: Installation Sun Solaris Video Settings All target servers must be configured to one of the display resolutions supported by the Dominion KX (see Server Video Resolution (on page 11)).
Configuring Target Servers Apple Macintosh Mouse Settings For target servers running an Apple Macintosh operating system, no specific mouse setting is required. However, when using the Dominion KX to access and control your target server, you must set Multi-Platform Client (MPC) to use Single Cursor mode (see Single Mouse Mode/Dual Mouse Mode (on page 99) for information on working with Single Cursor mode). Single Cursor mode for Apple Macintosh target servers is supported using MPC.
Chapter 2: Installation Configuring Network Firewall Settings If you wish to access the Dominion KX through a network firewall, your firewall must allow communication on TCP Port 5000. The Dominion KX can also be configured to use a different TCP port of your designation (see Network Configuration (on page 150) for additional information). Optional: Take advantage of the Dominion KX's web-access capabilities.
Physical Connections Physical Connections The numbers in the diagram correspond to the topics in this section of the user guide that describe the connection. 1. AC Power Line Attach the included AC power cord to the Dominion KX and plug it into an AC power outlet. If you are installing a KX464 and want dual power failover protection, attach the second included AC power cord and plug it into a different power source.
Chapter 2: Installation 2. Modem Port (optional) The Dominion KX features a dedicated modem port for remote access even when the LAN/WAN is unavailable. Using a straight-through serial (RS-232) cable, connect an external serial modem to the port labeled MODEM on the back of the Dominion KX (see Specifications (on page 217) for a list of certified modems and Administrative Functions (on page 146) for additional information on modem functions).
Physical Connections 5. Server Ports The Dominion KX uses standard UTP cabling (Cat5/5e/6) to connect to each target server. See Appendix A: Specifications (see "Specifications" on page 217) for additional information.
Chapter 2: Installation 5. Press Enter. 6. Shut down the unit and power ON once again so that the DCIMSUSB performs a reset (power cycle). 7. Use MPC or C/MPC to switch in again and press keys to verify all character is correct. Initial Configuration IMPORTANT: In some environments, the default 10/100 Mb autonegotiation does not properly set the network parameters, leading to network issues. For an example, visit http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/473/3.html.
Initial Configuration 6. Connect one end of a straight-through Ethernet cable (included) to the port labeled LAN1 on the rear panel of the Dominion KX, and connect the other end to a network switch or router. Your Dominion KX unit is now network accessible. Note: If two Dominion KX units are assigned the same IP address, an IP conflict results. A Raritan Remote Console attempting to connect to one of the units may get a “Bad Parameter” message.
Chapter 2: Installation Changing the Default Password 1. Find and log in to any workstation with (a) network connectivity to your Dominion KX unit, and (b) Java Runtime Environment v1.4.2_2 or higher installed (Java Runtime Environment is available at http://java.sun.com/). 2. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla. 3.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Upgrading Device Firmware You will upgrade the Dominion KX's firmware using MPC or RRC. See Upgrading Device Firmware (on page 126) in the Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client (on page 26) section of this guide for more information. Note: When you upgrade a device, the device goes into a Maintenance mode. All sessions are disconnected and the device can execute only certain required software components.
Chapter 2: Installation MPC Supported Browsers MPC supports the following browsers: • Internet Explorer 6 and 7 • Firefox® 1.5 and 2.0 • Mozilla® 1.7 • Safari 2.0 Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) Supported Operating Systems When launched as a web applet or as a standalone application, MPC allows you to reach target servers via different Raritan Dominion devices and IP Reach models.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 2. If your device is not listed by name in the navigator, add it manually: a. Choose Connection > New Profile. The Add Connection window opens. b. In the Add Connection window, type a device Description, specify a Connection Type, add the device IP Address, and click OK. These specifications can be edited later. 3. In the Navigator panel on the left of the page, double-click on the icon that corresponds to your Raritan device to connect to it.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing and Opening Standalone MPC Raritan recommends that you open only one standalone MPC session at a time. Opening more than one standalone MPC session on the same client at the same time may cause performance problems and system errors. Note: Note that the installer file names and the install directories/folder paths that are documented in the device user guides may differ slightly from what is outlined in this guide.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client b. If the JRE is version 1.4.2_05 or later, proceed with the MPC Installation. If the Java icon does not exist in the Control Panel or if the JRE version is prior to 1.4.2_05, go to the Sun Microsystems website at http://java.sun.com/products/ to download the latest version of JRE. 2. For future Java access and to automatically open it, set your path to the Java executable. a. Right-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and click Properties. b.
Chapter 2: Installation 3. After the initial dialog appears, click Next. 4. Choose the directory where you want to install MPC and click Next. Click Browse to locate a non-default directory. 5. Click Next.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 6. In the Shortcut dialog, choose a shortcut location, determine who should have the shortcut, and determine whether you want the shortcut on the desktop. When finished, click Next. Once the installation is complete, the final dialog indicates where you will find an uninstaller program and provides an option for generating an automatic installation script. Click Done to close the Installation dialog. Opening MPC in Windows 32 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Linux Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Requirements for MPC Raritan recommends using Java® Runtime Environment (JRE) version 1.5 for optimum performance but MPC will function with JRE version 1.4.2_05 or greater (with the exception of JRE 1.5.0_02). JRE 1.6 is also supported but has not been fully tested. Determine your version of the JRE from the Java website: http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml. You may need some configuration depending on your OS and browser.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 34 2. Double-click on the Java icon to launch it. The Java Control Panel dialog appears. 3.
Chapter 2: Installation a. From the General tab, click the Settings button. The Temporary Files Settings dialog appears. b. Click the View Applets button. The Java Applet Cache Viewer opens. c. Deselect the Enable Caching checkbox if it is already checked. d. Click OK. 4. To clear the Java cache: a. From the Temporary Files Settings dialog, click the Delete Files button. The Delete Temporary Files dialog appears.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client b. Select the temporary files that you want to delete. c. Click OK. Checking JRE Version in Linux 1. In a graphical environment, open a terminal window. 2. Type java version in the command line and press Enter on your keyboard. The currently-installed version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is displayed. If your path variable is not set to where the java binaries have been installed, you may not be able to see the JRE version. 3. Set your path: a.
Chapter 2: Installation Refer to your shell documentation if you encounter problems. 4. If the JRE is version 1.4.2_05 or higher, proceed with the MPC installation. If the version is prior to 1.4.2_05, go to the Java website at http://java.sun.com/products/ to download the latest Runtime Environment. Installing MPC for Linux You must have Administrative privileges to install MPC. 1. Download the MPC-installer.jar file or copy it from a known location. 2.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 38 4. After the initial page loads, click Next. 5. Use the Browse function to select a directory to install MPC if the directory is different from the default path displayed in the "Select the installation path" field. 6. Click Next to open the Shortcut dialog. 7. On the Shortcut dialog: Choose a shortcut location from the "Select a Program Group for the Shortcuts:" field.
Chapter 2: Installation 8. When finished, click Next. Note: Once MPC is installed successfully, a shortcut will be available on the desktop. However, for Linux users, you will need to log out of and then back into your session before the shortcut will be visible on the desktop. Once the installation is complete, the final page indicates where you will find an uninstaller program and provides you with the option to generate an automatic installation script.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 9. Click Done to close the Installation dialog. Opening MPC in Linux 1. Open a terminal window and change directories to the directory where you installed MPC (default location: /usr/local/Raritan/Raritan MPC/4.40.1.7/). 2. Type ./start.sh and press Enter to open MPC. 3. Double-click on the desired device to establish a connection, type your Username and Password, and click OK to log in. Solaris Checking JRE Version on Sun Solaris 1.
Chapter 2: Installation 3. These commands can be typed at the terminal each time you login. Alternatively, you can add it to your .bashrc for bash shell, .cshrc for csh, or tcsh so that each time you login the PATH is already set. Refer to your shell documentation if you encounter problems. 4. If the JRE is version 1.4.2_05 or higher, proceed with the MPC installation. If the version is prior to 1.4.2_05, go to the Sun website at http://java.sun.com/products/ to download the latest Runtime Environment.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 4. After the initial page loads, click Next. 5. Use the Browse function to navigate to the directory you want to install MPC or select the default directory displayed in the "Select the installation path" field. 6. Click Next. 7. When installation is complete, click Next. 8. Click Next again.
Chapter 2: Installation 9. Click Done to close the Installation window. Opening MPC on Sun Solaris 1. Open a terminal window and navigate to the directory where you installed MPC (the default location is /usr/local/Raritan/Raritan MPC/4.40.1.7). 2. Type ./start.sh and press Enter to open MPC. 3. Double-click on the desired device to establish a connection, type your user name and password, and click OK to log in. Macintosh Checking JRE Version in Mac OSX 1.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 2. Type the java version in the command line and press Enter. The currently-installed version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is displayed. 3. If the JRE is version 1.4.2_05 or higher, proceed with the MPC installation. If the version is prior to 1.4.2_05, go to the Apple website to download the latest Runtime Environment. Installing MPC for Mac OSX You must have administrative privileges to install MPC. 44 1. Download the MPC-installer.
Chapter 2: Installation 4. After the initial page opens, click Next. 5. Use the Browse function to select a directory to install MPC if the directory is different from the default path displayed in the "Select the installation path" field. 6. When installation is complete, click Next. Once the installation is complete, the final dialog indicates where you will find an uninstaller program and provides you with the option to generate an automatic installation script.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 7. Click Done to close the Installation window. Opening MPC in Mac OSX 46 1. Open a Finder window and navigate to the directory where you installed MPC (the default location is /Applications/Raritan/Raritan MPC/4.40.1.7). 2. Double-click on the desired device to establish a connection, type your user name and password, and click OK to log in.
Chapter 2: Installation RRC Requirements and Installation Instructions Important: RRC works only with Microsoft Internet Explorer. If you are using a different web browser, MPC will load automatically. Most users access RRC via Internet Explorer, while other users, particularly those operating over a modem connection, access RRC standalone. Both options are detailed in this guide. Note: Modem use is not supported with Raritan's Dominion KX101.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Opening RRC from a Web Browser Your IP-Reach and Dominion units feature web browser-access capabilities and can provide a connection from any Windows-based, remote PC running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0/7.0. Security Settings To access IP-Reach or a Dominion device via the web, your web browser must be configured appropriately on the Internet Explorer security settings tab.
Chapter 2: Installation You will be redirected to an HTTPS (128-bit) secure webpage so you can open RRC. 2. Depending on your browser and its security configuration, you may see any or all of the following dialogs asking you to confirm you want to access and open an externally-provided application. Click Yes to accept these prompts.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Removing RRC from the Browser Cache • To remove RRC from your browser cache for any reason, follow the standard procedure for your web browser software. ¾ To remove cached files in Internet Explorer v6.0: 50 1. If you have used RRC recently, exit all instances of Internet Explorer and restart Internet Explorer. 2. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, choose Internet Options. 3.
Chapter 2: Installation Installing and Opening Standalone RRC Note: This step is optional. IP-Reach or Dominion can be accessed from a remote PC either by installing RRC software or by opening RRC via a web browser. Accessing IP-Reach or Dominion via a web browser does not require any software installation on a remote PC.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Modem Connectivity in MPC ¾ To make modem connectivity available on Unix, Linux, and Mac OS for non-root users: 1. As the root, change the group for /etc/ppp directory and required files: a. chgrp uucp /etc/ppp b. chgrp uucp /etc/ppp/pap-secrets c. chgrp uucp /etc/ppp/peers 2. Change the permissions for /etc/ppp chmod g+rwx /etc/ppp 3. Change the permissions for /etc/ppp/pap-secrets chmod g+rwx /etc/ppp/pap-secrets 4.
Chapter 2: Installation Connection Profiles Connection profiles store important information about your Raritan device such as the IP address, custom TCP ports, preferred compression settings, and custom security keys. A profile is required to access devices outside your subnet and to access devices using a dial-up connection. Through profiles, you can set up personalized connections. These profiles are not shared among other users.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Type the name assigned to your Raritan device during initial setup. Type the Domain Name Server (DNS) name. Use this option if you use a DNS server to resolve a DNS name to the IP Address assigned to your Raritan device. Note: You cannot use this option for Raritan Generation 2 (G2) devices. 54 a. Select Dial Up Connection from the Connection Type drop-down for a direct analog modem connection to the Raritan device.
Chapter 2: Installation Note: For security reasons, you must use the MPC standalone client if you require modem access. Further, one modem on a client PC can be used for only one device connection. • Check Use Default Port Number to use the default port number (5000). For TCP Ports, Dominion KX and IP-Reach are automatically configured to use TCP Port 5000 when communicating with MPC/RRC.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client a. • Auto Detect • 100mb Ethernet • 10mb Ethernet • 1.5mb (Max DSL/T1) • 1mb (Fast DSL/T1) • 512 kb (Medium DSL/T1) • 384 kb (Slow DSL/T1) • 256 kb (Cable) • 128 kb (Dual ISDN) • 56 kb (ISP Modem) • 33 kb (Fast Modem) • 24 kb (Slow Modem) Select the Color Depth from the drop-down. IP-Reach and Dominion can dynamically adapt the color depth transmitted to remote users in order to maximize usability in all bandwidth constraints.
Chapter 2: Installation Note: When Color Depth is set to Auto Select Color (default), Progressive Update is automatic. IP-Reach or Dominion will enable/disable Progressive Update as required, disabling it for fast connections and enabling it for slow connections. b.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 1. Update the Security tab. Note that the Security tab is disabled for Generation 2 Raritan devices. If your Dominion or IP-Reach unit is configured to use a private security key, input that key to gain the authorization required to initiate a connection to that IP-Reach or Dominion unit. a. Type the private security key in the Private Key field. b.
Chapter 2: Installation 2. Click OK to create the connection profile. Modifying Profiles ¾ To modify a profile in MPC or RRC: 1. Select the device in the Navigator panel and right-click on it.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 2. Choose Modify Profile. The Modify Connection dialog appears. 3. Update the fields as appropriate. 4. Click OK. Deleting Profiles ¾ To delete a profile in MPC or RRC: 60 1. Select the device with a profile in the Navigator and right-click on it. 2. Choose Delete Profile. 3. When prompted to confirm the deletion, click Yes to delete the profile for this device or click No to return to the application without deleting.
Chapter 2: Installation Establishing a New Connection Note: Depending on your version of the JRE, you might receive a certificate message when using the standalone application to access a Dominion device. You have to accept the certificate in order to establish the connection. To connect to a device, double-click the device's icon in the Navigator, then type your user name and password to connect. You can also rightclick on the device name in the Navigator and select New Connection.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Closing a Remote Connection 1. To close the IP-Reach or Dominion connection, select the device in the Navigator and right-click on it. 2. Choose Disconnect from the shortcut menu. 3. To exit MPC or RRC completely, click Exit on the Connection menu. MPC Connection Information Note: RRC can support only one modem connection at one time. ¾ To obtain information about your MPC connection: • Choose Connection > Connection Info.
Chapter 2: Installation Connection information Description FPS The frames per second transmitted for video. Connect Time The duration of the connect time. Horizontal Resolution The page resolution horizontally. Vertical Resolution The page resolution vertically. Refresh Rate How often the page is refreshed. Protocol Version The RFB Protocol version. ¾ To copy this information: • Click Copy to Clipboard in the Connection Info dialog.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Choose one of the following options to establish a remote KVM console connection: • Double-click on the KVM port you want to control. This method closes any previous connection before connecting to the new port. • Right-click on the port and choose Switch from the shortcut menu. This method closes any previous connection before connecting to the new port. • Right-click on the port and choose New Connection from the shortcut menu.
Chapter 2: Installation Window Layout MPC Interface MPC functions are grouped into six general sections on the page. As a standalone product or using a web browser, the MPC window contains these main sections.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client RRC Interface The RRC window is almost identical to the MPC window.
Chapter 2: Installation Navigator The navigator provides a tree view of every known Raritan device. From this panel, you can access all Raritan networked devices for which a connection profile exists and/or all Raritan devices automatically identified on the network. Note: Automatic Raritan device identification uses the UDP protocol and will typically identify all Raritan devices on your subnet. Network administrators rarely allow UDP broadcasts to function outside of a subnet.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Devices In MPC, devices are named according to the Manager Name field on the Manager's Network Configuration page. Dominion devices are named according to the Device Name field on the Dominion Console Network Settings page. In RRC, profiled devices are listed in the Navigator according to the data in the Description field of the device's profile.
Chapter 2: Installation Navigator Icons Each device in the Navigator is assigned two icons. One icon represents the device's connection profile and the other icon represents its network status. A connection profile is generally created by a user in order to store personalized information about specific devices (see Creating Profiles (on page 53) for additional information). The connection status indicates the current status of the device.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Icon Description In use by another user (may be unavailable depending on permissions). Customizing the Navigator Navigator Customization Use specific tools in the toolbar to customize some Navigator attributes: Icon Description Display/Hide Navigator. You can also select Navigator in the View menu to toggle between displaying and hiding the Navigator. Refresh Navigator. Updates the device status information displayed in the Navigator.
Chapter 2: Installation Display and Sorting Options To better organize your view of all ports, use the Show and Sort options in the View menu. Note that you do not need an open connection to a target to show and sort targets in the Navigation panel. Showing Ports • Discovered Devices: Shows or hides discovered devices from the Navigator view. You will not see broadcast messages when this option is disabled (not selected). • Unassigned Channels: Shows or hides channels with no assigned targets.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Note: These settings are saved from session to session. Sorting Ports Use the Sort options on the View menu to organize port information. You are able to sort ports by channel number, channel name, or channel status. Channel Number: When sorted by channel (View > Sort > Channel), ports are listed numerically.
Chapter 2: Installation Name: When sorted by name (View > Sort > Name), port names are sorted alphanumerically within each group.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Toolbars Standard Toolbar The Standard toolbar provides one-click access to the most frequentlyused commands. ¾ To display the Standard toolbar: • Choose View > Standard Toolbar. Following is a list of the buttons in the standard toolbar as well as a description of the action performed once the buttons are selected. Additionally, if there are menu options or shortcut menu options that will perform the same task, they are listed, too.
Chapter 2: Installation Button Button Name Synchronize Mouse Description In dual-mouse mode, forces realignment of the target server mouse pointer with the mouse pointer. Same as choosing Mouse > Synchronize Mouse or choosing Synchronize Mouse on the shortcut menu, which is opened by pressing Ctrl+Left Alt+M. Forces a refresh of the video screen. Refresh Screen Same as choosing Video > Refresh Screen or choosing Refresh Screen on the shortcut menu, which is opened by pressing Ctrl+Left Alt+M.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Button Button Name Description Starts Single Cursor mode in which the local mouse pointer no longer appears onscreen. Single Cursor Same as choosing Mouse > Single Cursor Mode Mode. Press Ctrl+Alt+X to exit this mode. Alternatively, choose Single/Double Cursor from the shortcut menu, which is opened by pressing Ctrl+Left Alt+M. Maximizes the screen real estate to view the target server desktop.
Chapter 2: Installation Connected Server(s) Toolbar The Connected Server(s) toolbar is comprised of a button for each connected target server port, thus enabling quick access to connected targets. When you connect to a port, a button corresponding to that port is added to the toolbar and labeled with the name of the port. Conversely, when you disconnect from a port, the corresponding button is removed from the toolbar.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Status Bar The status bar displays session information about your connection to a Raritan IP-Reach or Dominion device. This information includes: Diagra m key Session information Description Video sensing status/path indicator Indicates when video sensing occurs during connections to target KVM server ports. Bandwidth usage indicator Indicates how much of your total available bandwidth is currently being used.
Chapter 2: Installation Diagra m key Session information Description Concurrent connections indicator Indicates that multiple remote users are currently connected to the same IP-Reach or Dominion target server on the device. One icon indicates a single user is connected and two icons indicates two or more users are connected.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client MPC Target Screen Resolution Mode Target Screen Resolution mode provides you with the ability to view the target server desktop in full screen mode, which removes all toolbars from view. Activate Target Screen Resolution mode once you are connected to a target by doing one of the following: 80 • Click the Full Screen icon in the toolbar and then click OK in the confirmation message that appears.
Chapter 2: Installation To exit full screen mode, use the shortcut menu or click the Close icon that appears at the top right of the page when you hover your mouse along the top of the screen. While in Target Screen Resolution mode, you are able to view the Connect Server toolbar by hovering your mouse over the top of the screen. To use this feature, the Connected Servers Toolbar option must be selected in the View menu.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client RRC Full Screen Mode Full screen mode removes the surrounding RRC graphical interface and your local desktop area, filling your screen with the video from the target server. Your screen's resolution will be adjusted to match the resolution of the target server (provided your graphics system supports it).
Chapter 2: Installation Scaling Scaling your target window size allows you to view the entire contents of the target server window. This feature increases or reduces the size of the target video to fit the window size and maintains the aspect ratio. This allows you to see the entire target server desktop while in standard view. To activate Scale Video mode, do one of the following: • Choose View > Scale Video.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client • Click the Scaling button on the toolbar. To exit this mode and return the target window to its previous size, deselect Scale Video on the View menu or click the Scaling button once again. Note: Enabling Scale Video will scale the complete target video image to fit the remote desktop area as it grows or shrinks. You can combine this setting with target screen resolution for a full page affect on targets with a higher resolution than your desktop.
Chapter 2: Installation RRC Scaling (Shared) Scaling your target window size allows you to view the entire contents of the target server window. This feature increases or reduces the size of the target video to fit the window size and maintains the aspect ratio. This allows you to see the entire target server desktop while in standard view. To activate Scale Video mode, do one of the following: • Choose View > Scale. • Click the Scaling button on the toolbar.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Auto-Scroll The auto-scroll feature automatically scrolls the video display in the direction of the cursor as the cursor approaches the edge of the display. A thin border appears around the perimeter of the remote desktop area to indicate the function is on. When enabled, if you see scroll bars and then move the cursor onto the border, the page will automatically scroll in the appropriate direction.
Chapter 2: Installation Shortcut Menu To access the shortcut menu, use either the default keyboard combination of Ctrl+Left Alt+M or the keyboard combination you assign. See Changing the Shortcut Menu Keyboard Combination (on page 88) for more information. Execute any of the commands on the shortcut menu by either clicking the command in the menu or using a key combination.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client * If Full Screen mode is active, executing this command will automatically end Full Screen mode. ** If Full Screen mode is active, executing this command will automatically end Full Screen mode only in RRC. TIP: If at some point you forget the keyboard combination used to open the shortcut menu, press Ctrl+Left Alt at the same time. The keyboard combination will be displayed across the bottom of the page for five seconds.
Chapter 2: Installation Once a new keyboard combination is assigned, the new combination will be displayed in the shortcut menu and the onscreen message that displays when the combination is used.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Keyboard Macros A hot key combination is a set of keystrokes that performs an action when pressed. For example, the hot key combination Ctrl+Alt+0 might be created to minimize all windows. A keyboard macro is a shortcut that sends a hot key combination to a target server.
Chapter 2: Installation d. In the Keys to Release field, you can define the keys you want released in order to run the macro. For example, specify that the keys to be pressed must also be released in order for the macro to be executed. Select the keys in the order by which they are to be released. Click Release Key after each selection. e. Review the Macro Sequence field to be sure the macro sequence is defined correctly.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 4. Click OK to save the macro. Click Clear to clear all field and start over. When you click OK, the Keyboard Macros dialog appears and lists the new keyboard macro. 5. Click Close to close the window. The macro will now appear on the Keyboard menu in the application. Select the new macro on the menu to run it or use the keystrokes you assigned to the macro.
Chapter 2: Installation Run a Macro Using a Keyboard Combination If you assigned a keyboard combination to a macro when building it, you can execute the macro by pressing its assigned keystrokes. For example, press the keys Ctrl+Alt+0 simultaneously to minimize all windows on a Windows target server. Ctrl+Alt+Del Macro Due to its frequent use, a Ctrl+Alt+Delete macro, used to reboot the target computer, has been preprogrammed into MPC and RRC.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Following are limitations to specific keyboards and hot key combinations: Hot Key Combination Description Alt Gr Because of a limitation in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), Fedora, Linux, and Solaris clients receive an invalid response from Alt Gr on United Kingdom and US International language keyboards. Fedora, Linux, and Solaris do not pick up events for the Alt Gr key combination for Java 1.4.2 or 1.5. Java 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Hot Key Combination Description Ctrl+Caps Lock This toggles the state of the Caps Lock light if the Caps Lock state of the local system is not the same as the target system. Ctrl+Scroll Lock This toggles the state of the Scroll Lock light if the Scroll Lock state of the local system is not the same as the target system. Ctrl+Left Alt+M Brings up the shortcut menu (on page 87). Print Scrn Treated locally and copies the page to the clipboard.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Sun key RRC Help Ctrl+Alt+F11 Mute Ctrl+Alt+F12 Compose Ctrl+ Alt + KPAD * VOL+ Ctrl + Alt + KPAD + VOL- Ctrl + Alt + KPAD - Stop+A Pause/Break+A Stop No key combination Power No key combination Keyboard Type Specifying a Keyboard Type in MPC MPC will not autodetect the type of keyboard you use, so you must specify your keyboard type to ensure accurate keyboard mapping.
Chapter 2: Installation 3. Click OK. Windows Key in MPC When running MPC on a Windows JRE 1.4.2_x platform, if you press the Windows key to display the Start menu, the Start menu will only appear on the client machine; the key is not sent to the target device. When running MPC on a Windows JRE 1.5.0_x platform, if you press the Windows key, the Start menu appears on both the client and the target devices. Use your mouse to manually close the Start menu if you do not want to use.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Keyboard Limitations Japanese Kanji Keyboards For Kanji keyboards, when using DCIM-USBs and MPC, the remote client cannot enter EISU mode by pressing the Caps Lock key (key#30). Local port access is not affected. You can access the DCIM-USBs using RRC or using the keyboard macro Shift + Caps Lock in MPC.
Chapter 2: Installation Single Mouse Mode/Dual Mouse Mode When remotely viewing a target server that uses a mouse, you will see two mouse pointers on the remote desktop. When your mouse pointer lies within the remote desktop area, mouse movements and clicks are directly transmitted to the connected target server. The pointer, generated by the operating system on which MPC or RRC is running, slightly leads the target server's mouse pointer during movement. This is a result of digital delay.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Automatic Mouse Synchronization When in Dual Cursor mode, the system will automatically align the mouse pointers when the cursor is inactive for 15 seconds. Enable this feature by choosing Options from the Tools menu and clicking on the checkbox before Auto-Sync mouse in two-cursor mode.
Chapter 2: Installation Intelligent Mouse Synchronization The Intelligent Mouse Synchronization command, available on the Mouse menu, automatically synchronizes mouse cursors during moments of inactivity. For this to work properly, however, the following conditions must be met: • The active desktop should be disabled on the target. • No windows should appear in the top left corner of the target page. • There should not be an animated background in the top left corner of the target page.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Connection and Video Properties The IP-Reach and Dominion dynamic video compression algorithms maintain KVM console usability under varying bandwidth constraints. The IP-Reach and Dominion devices optimize KVM output not only for LAN use, but also for WAN and dial-up use. These units can also control color depth and limit video output, offering an optimal balance between video quality and system responsiveness for any bandwidth constraint.
Chapter 2: Installation 2. 3. Connection Speed: Use this setting to manually adjust the connection speed to accommodate bandwidth constraints. IP-Reach and Dominion can automatically detect available bandwidth and not limit bandwidth use, but you can also adjust this usage according to your needs. Depending on the Raritan device in use, different options may be available. Auto Detect 1G Ethernet 100mb Ethernet 10mb Ethernet 1.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Important: For most administrative tasks (server monitoring, reconfiguring, etc.), administrators do not require the full 24-bit or 32-bit color spectrum made available by most video graphics cards. Attempting to transmit such high color depths wastes network bandwidth. 4. 104 Click OK to change the Connection Properties.
Chapter 2: Installation MPC Video Properties Refreshing Video Settings Video settings can be refreshed in several ways: • Using Video > Refresh Screen. • Directing IP-Reach or Dominion to automatically detect the video settings (Video > Auto-sense Video Settings). • Using the Color Calibration (on page 120) command to calibrate the video, thereby enhancing the colors that are displayed. • Changing the settings from the Video Settings dialog.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 2. Noise Filter: IP Reach and Dominion can filter out the electrical interference of video output from graphics cards. This feature optimizes picture quality and reduces bandwidth. Higher settings transmit variant pixels only if a large color variation exists in comparison to the neighboring pixels. However, setting the threshold too high can result in the unintentional filtering of desired page changes. Lower settings transmit most pixel changes.
Chapter 2: Installation Horizontal Offset: Controls the horizontal positioning of the target server display on your monitor; range is 0 - 512. Vertical Offset: Controls the vertical positioning of the target server display on your monitor; range is 0 - 128. 5. To preview the change prior to making the selection, check the Preview checkbox. 6. Check the Automatic Color Calibration checkbox to enable this feature. 7. Select the video sensing mode: 8.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client These settings can be refreshed using the Color Calibration command, described in the next section, by manually forcing IPReach or Dominion to autodetect the video settings (on the Video menu, click Auto-sense Video Settings), or by changing the settings in this page. After you change a value, click Apply to test the setting. 2. Noise Filter: IP-Reach or Dominion can filter out electrical interference of video output from graphics cards.
Chapter 2: Installation Higher: Noise Filter settings instruct IP-Reach or Dominion to transmit a variant pixel of video only if a large color variation exists in comparison to its neighbors. However, setting the threshold too high can result in the unintentional filtering of desired page changes. Lower: Noise Filter settings instruct IP-Reach or Dominion to transmit most pixel changes. Setting this threshold too low can result in higher bandwidth use.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 6. 7. Link Color Controls: Makes all gain slide adjusters move in unison when any one color's gain slide is moved and all the offset slide adjusters move in unison when any one color's offset slide is moved. Select the video sensing option you would like to apply. Best possible video mode: IP-Reach or Dominion will perform the full Auto Sense process when switching targets or target resolutions.
Chapter 2: Installation Raritan's Dominion KX101 Color Settings window varies from those of other Dominion units. 1. 2. In the Color Settings panel, adjust the following options: Brightness: Controls the backlight on your page. Red Contrast: Controls the level of red tone on your page. Green Contrast: Controls the level green tone on your page. Blue Contrast: Controls the level of blue tone on your page.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 2. 3. 112 Connection Speed: Use this setting to manually adjust the connection speed to accommodate bandwidth constraints. IP-Reach and Dominion can automatically detect available bandwidth and not limit bandwidth use, but you can also adjust this usage according to your needs. Depending on the Raritan device in use, different options may be available. Auto Detect 1G Ethernet 100mb Ethernet 10mb Ethernet 1.
Chapter 2: Installation Important: For most administrative tasks (server monitoring, reconfiguring, etc.), administrators do not require the full 24-bit or 32-bit color spectrum made available by most video graphics cards. Attempting to transmit such high color depths wastes network bandwidth. 4. Click OK to change the Connection Properties or Cancel to close the window without saving changes.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client RRC Video Properties Refresh Video Settings Video settings can be refreshed in several ways: • Using Video > Refresh Screen. • Directing IP-Reach or Dominion to automatically detect the video settings (Video > Auto-sense Video Settings). • Using the Color Calibration (on page 120) command to calibrate the video, thereby enhancing the colors that are displayed. • Changing the settings from the Video Settings page.
Chapter 2: Installation 2. Noise Filter: IP Reach and Dominion can filter out the electrical interference of video output from graphics cards. This feature optimizes picture quality and reduces bandwidth. Higher settings transmit variant pixels only if a large color variation exists in comparison to the neighboring pixels. However, setting the threshold too high can result in the unintentional filtering of desired page changes. Lower settings transmit most pixel changes.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Horizontal Offset: Controls the horizontal positioning of the target server display on your monitor; range is 0 - 512. Vertical Offset: Controls the vertical positioning of the target server display on your monitor; range is 0 - 128. 5. To preview the change prior to making the selection, check the Preview checkbox. 6. Check the Automatic Color Calibration checkbox to enable this feature. 7. Video Sensing: Select the video sensing mode: 8.
Chapter 2: Installation These settings can be refreshed using the Color Calibration command, described in the next section, by manually forcing IPReach or Dominion to autodetect the video settings (on the Video menu, choose Auto-sense Video Settings), or by changing the settings in this page. After you change a value, click Apply to test the setting. 2. Noise Filter: IP-Reach or Dominion can filter out electrical interference of video output from graphics cards.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Higher: Noise Filter settings instruct IP-Reach or Dominion to transmit a variant pixel of video only if a large color variation exists in comparison to its neighbors. However, setting the threshold too high can result in the unintentional filtering of desired page changes. Lower: Noise Filter settings instruct IP-Reach or Dominion to transmit most pixel changes. Setting this threshold too low can result in higher bandwidth use.
Chapter 2: Installation 6. 7. Link Color Controls: Makes all gain slide adjusters move in unison when any one color's gain slide is moved and all the offset slide adjusters move in unison when any one color's offset slide is moved. Video Sensing Best possible video mode: IP-Reach or Dominion will perform the full Auto Sense process when switching targets or target resolutions. Selecting this radio button will cause IP-Reach or Dominion to calibrate the video for the best image quality.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Raritan's Dominion KX101 Color Settings window varies from those of other Dominion units. 1. 2. In the Color Settings panel, adjust the following options: Brightness: Controls the backlight on your page. Red Contrast: Controls the level of red tone on your page. Green Contrast: Controls the level green tone on your page. Blue Contrast: Controls the level of blue tone on your page.
Chapter 2: Installation TIP: Open Microsoft Notepad and maximize the window. 3. On the Video menu, choose Calibrate Color or click the Color Calibration button on the toolbar. The target device page will update its calibration. Tip: You can also specify automatic color calibration using Tools > Options. Refer to General Options (see "General Options in MPC" on page 122) for more information.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Note to MPC Users MPC users must belong to the administrator group in order to receive administrative permissions. MPC uses one permission: either administrator or normal user. It is only when the user belongs to the administrator group that they have access to backup, restore, and restart functions. This is true regardless of any device user group settings that may be applied to the user.
Chapter 2: Installation 4. If you select the "Display single cursor" mode instructions checkbox, the Single Cursor Mode dialog will open each time Single Cursor is enabled in the application (see Single Mouse Mode/Dual Mouse Mode (on page 99) for more information). 5. Select the Automatic Color Calibration checkbox to enable automatic color calibration. This option is available for KX generation 1 (G1) only. 6.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 8. For advanced options, open the Advanced tab. 9. From the KVM Switch OSUI Hot Key section, select the hot key to use when switching between target server displays. 10. For the Broadcast Port, type the broadcast port number in the Port field if you want to use a port other then 5000. 11. Select the Enable Logging checkbox only if directed to by Technical Support. This option creates a log file in your home directory. 12. Click OK when finished.
Chapter 2: Installation General Options in RRC The Options available in the Tools menu provide options that allow you to customize scroll borders, mouse mode settings, single cursor mode, auto color calibration, hot key configuration, keyboard type, broadcast port, and logging. ¾ To configure the general options in RRC: 1. In RRC, choose Tools > Options to open the Options dialog. 2. Select the "Show scroll borders" checkbox to view the thin scroll borders that show the Auto-Scroll area. 3.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 4. If you select the "Display single cursor mode instructions" checkbox the Single Cursor Mode dialog will open each time Single Cursor is enabled in the application (see Single Mouse Mode/Dual Mouse Mode (on page 99) for more information). 5. Select Auto-Color Calibration to enable it. 6. In the KVM Switch OSUI Hot Key panel, select the radio button next to the hot key combination you would like to use. 7.
Chapter 2: Installation Ensure that you read all instructions included in firmware ZIP files carefully before upgrading a device. Note: Copy the firmware update file on the Raritan website to a local machine before uploading. Do not load the file from a network drive. Changing a Password ¾ To update your password 1. Connect to an IP-Reach or Dominion target by selecting it in the Navigator. 2. Highlight the target's icon in the Navigator and then choose Tools > Update > User Password.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Backing Up a Device Configuration ¾ To back up a device: 1. Download the IP-Reach or Dominion device configuration to your local computer by selecting the device in the Navigator. 2. On the Tools menu, choose Save Device Configuration. Restoring a Device Configuration ¾ To restore a device configuration: 1. Upload the archived IP-Reach or Dominion device configuration by selecting the device in the Navigator. 2.
Chapter 2: Installation Backup and Restore (Dominion KX II only) In addition to using backup and restore for business continuity purposes, you can use this feature as a time-saving mechanism. For instance, you can quickly provide access from another Dominion device to your team by backing up the user configuration settings from the device in use and restoring those configurations to the new Dominion device. Note: Backups are always complete system backups.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client ¾ To backup the entire system (both user and device configuration): 130 1. Choose Tools > Backup All. The Backup All dialog appears. 2. Navigate to the desired directory and give the backup file a name. (Backup files have an extension of .rfp). 3. Click Save. A message is displayed confirming the successful backup. 4. Click OK.
Chapter 2: Installation ¾ To restore: 1. Choose Tools > Restore Configuration. The Restore Device Configuration dialog appears. 2. Navigate to the appropriate directory and select the backup file. 3. Click Open. The Restore Packages dialog appears. 4.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client • Full Restore: A complete restore of the entire system; generally used for traditional backup and restore purposes. • Protected Restore: Everything is restored except device-specific information such as serial number, MAC Address, IP Address, name, port names, etc. With this option, you can setup one Dominion device and copy the configuration to multiple Dominion devices. • Custom Restore: With this option, the following options are available.
Chapter 2: Installation 3. In the Broadcast Port field, type the new port number in the Port field and then click OK. Note: If you want the application to autodiscover Raritan devices on the new broadcast port you entered in the Options window, you must configure all Raritan devices to use the new port number. MPC Broadcast Port By default, all Raritan devices send data through Port 5000. This network traffic includes the autodiscovery broadcast.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client RRC Broadcast Port By default, all Raritan devices send data through Port 5000. This network traffic includes the autodiscovery broadcast. In the case of conflicts or to deal with firewall issues, you may want to use a different broadcast port. ¾ To change the autodiscovery port from the default broadcast port of 5000: 134 1. Select the device in the Navigator. 2. On the Tools menu, choose Options. The Options dialog appears. 3.
Chapter 2: Installation Note: If you want the application to autodiscover Raritan devices on the new broadcast port you entered in the Options window, you must configure all Raritan devices to use the new port number.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Remote Power Management AC power to associated targets can be managed when used with a properly configured Raritan Remote Power Control Strip (RPC strip). Three options are available when performing remote target power management: • Power On • Power Off • Cycle Power ¾ To change the power status of a target: 1. Select the device in the Navigator. 2. On the Tools menu, choose Power On, Power Off, or Cycle Power.
Chapter 2: Installation 2. Select the macros to be exported by checking their corresponding checkbox or using the Select All or Deselect All options. 3. Click OK. The selected macro file(s) will be moved to your desktop (by default). A dialog from which you can locate and select the macro file will then appear. By default, the macro will exist on your desktop. 4. Locate the macro file, click on it to select it and then click Save. If the macro already exists, you will receive an alert message.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Click Yes to replace the existing macro with the imported version. Click Yes to All to replace the currently selected and any other duplicate macros that are found. Click No to keep the original macro and proceed to the next macro Click No to All keep the original macro and proceed to the next macro. Any other duplicates that are found will be skipped as well. Click Cancel to stop the import.
Chapter 2: Installation Import/Export RRC Keyboard Macros The functions contained in this section describe how to exchange keyboard macro definitions between users using import and export functions. The primary purpose of this function is to exchange data between copies of RRC. ¾ To export RRC macros: 1. Choose Tools > Export Macros to open the Export Macros dialog. 2. Select the macros to be exported by checking their corresponding checkbox or using the Select All or Unselect All options. 3.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 4. Locate the macro file, click on it to select it and then click Save. If the macro already exists, you will receive an alert message. Select Yes to overwrite the existing macro or No to close the alert without overwriting the macro. ¾ To import RRC macros: 140 1. Choose Tools > Import Macros to open the Import Macros dialog. By default, the macro will exist on the desktop. 2. Click on the macro file and click Open to import the macro.
Chapter 2: Installation a. If too many macros are found in the file, an error message will be displayed and the import will terminate once OK is selected. b. If the import fails, an error dialog will open and will display a message regarding why the import failed. Select OK to continue the import without importing the macros that cannot be imported. 3. Select the macros to be imported by checking their corresponding checkbox or using the Select All or Unselect All options. 4.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client 142 Click Yes to replace the existing macro with the imported version. Click Yes to All to replace the currently selected and any other duplicate macros that are found. Click No to keep the original macro and proceed to the next macro Click No to All keep the original macro and proceed to the next macro. Any other duplicates that are found will be skipped as well. Click Cancel to stop the import.
Chapter 2: Installation b. If during the import process the number of allowed, imported macros is exceeded, a message will appear. Click OK to attempt to continue importing macros or click Cancel to stop the import process. The macros will then be imported. If a macro is imported that contains a hot key that already exists, the hot key for the imported macro will be discarded.
Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client Refer to the specific Raritan device user guide for additional information and managing the device. The user guide is contained on the CD included with the device shipment or you can download it from the Product Documentation page on Raritan's website: http://www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation.
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Chapter 3 Administrative Functions In This Chapter Launching Dominion KX Manager.......................................................... 147 KX Manager Interface............................................................................... 149 Network Configuration ............................................................................ 150 Security Settings........................................................................................ 154 Time and Date.....................................
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Launching Dominion KX Manager The Dominion KX Manager is a Java applet, which requires Java to function. When launching Dominion KX Manager via the web, KX Manager checks the client's version of Java. If the version is incorrect or outdated, KX Manager leads you through the updated Java installation. The Dominion KX Manager currently requires the following Java versions: • Sun Java 1.4.2_05 or greater • Sun Java 1.5.0 or greater except Sun Java 1.5.
Launching Dominion KX Manager If you are using Internet Explorer (IE), launch your browser and type the following URL: http://IP-ADDRESS/admin If you are using Netscape version 7.1 or higher, launch your browser and type the following URL: http://IPADDRESS/admin.html where IP-ADDRESS is the IP Address assigned to your KX device. A browser will prompt you to grant permission to retrieve and launch KX Manager. After you grant permission, KX Manager launches.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions KX Manager Interface KX Manager provides an interface for performing configuration and administrative functions. Many commands in the drop-down menus can by accessed by right-clicking on icons in the server and user lists on the left side of the page. There are three ways to view devices.
Network Configuration Diagram key Menu Bar - Holds drop-down command menus for working in KX Manager. Toolbar - Shortcut buttons for the most commonly-used commands in KX Manager. Device Tree - View all devices in your KX configuration . View Tabs - View devices in the Device Tree By Channel, By Name, or By Status. User/Group Tree - View all Users and Groups in your KX configuration. Details Panel - Detailed information on objects selected in the trees appears in this section.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions ¾ To configure network settings: 1. On the Setup menu, click Configuration, and then click Network. The Network Configuration window appears. 2. Configure the network using the following configuration elements: Manager name: Type a unique name for the device.
Network Configuration 152 Modem Initialization String: Used to configure modem settings. Because different modems have different ways of settings these values, this document does not specify how to set these values, rather the user should refer to the modem to create the appropriate modem-specific string. Modem Settings: Enable RTS/CTS flow control Send data to the computer on receipt of RTS CTS should be configured to only drop if required by flow control.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Set System ACL: Click to set a global-level access control list for your KX unit by ensuring that your device does not respond to packets being sent from disallowed IP addresses. The Access Control List window appears. These ACL values are global, affecting the KX unit as a whole.
Security Settings Note: The default Ping interval and Timeout generate a condition that when the KX device tries to switch over, any remote sessions will be dropped. Users must re-establish the session. Reducing these intervals to much lower values will allow remote sessions to stay connected but will result in increased network traffic. 3. Click OK to set Network Configurations. If your changes require rebooting the device, a reboot message appears. Reboot the device as required.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions 3. No Encryption: Nothing is secure. The communication channel is open to anyone to read and there is no data encryption. SSL authentication, NO data encryption: Usernames and passwords are secured, but KVM transmissions are not. 128bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol provides a private communications channel between the KX unit and the Remote PC during initial connection authentication. No encryption security in place during remote KVM data transfer.
Security Settings PC share mode: Target servers can be accessed by eight users (administrator or non-administrator) at one time. If there is a remote user and a local user sharing the target, control is based on first active keyboard/mouse input. However, if only remote users are sharing targets, each remote user has equal keyboard and mouse control. PC share timeout value is the idle time that is used to determine when a remote user or local user can take control of the keyboard/mouse from the other.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions 7. Password expiration time: Type a number of days in this field to force users to change their passwords after a set duration. 8. Private key: Type a private key password. Only those remote users who know the private key, in addition to their own usernames and passwords, can log in and connect to the device. 9. Re-enter key: Type private key password again for confirmation. Remember that passwords are case sensitive.
Time and Date Time and Date The Time and Date dialog allows you to access the device's current settings to set time, date, time zone, adjustment for Daylight Savings, and Network Time Protocol (NTP). Users, Groups, and Access Permissions The device stores an internal list of user and group names to determine access authorization and permissions. This information is stored internally in a hashed/encrypted format.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Note to CC-SG Users If you are using the Dominion KX in a CommandCenter Secure Gateway configuration, this section of the user guide does not apply to you. When the device is controlled by CommandCenter Secure Gateway, CC-SG determines the allowed users and groups. See the CommandCenter Secure Gateway User Guide, Administrator Guide, or Deployment Guide on the Raritan website (www.raritan.com http://www.raritan.com).
Users, Groups, and Access Permissions Group name Description UNKNOWN Permissions defined for this group are employed for a user when your Dominion KX is configured for remote authentication via LDAP or RADIUS (see next section), and a login attempt is successful but the user group returned by the remote authentication server is not found in the Dominion KX. An individual group is essentially a “group” of one. That is, the specific user is in its own group, not affiliated with other real groups.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions 4. In the second group of permissions (the lower table), uncheck Enable group to disable all access and permissions for members of this group. Check Concurrent access (PC Share) to allow group members simultaneous log-on capability to the Dominion KX with concurrent view and control of targets, such as a PC Share session. (Modem access is disabled in KX101.
Users, Groups, and Access Permissions 6. 162 Click OK to save Group properties.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions ¾ To edit an existing User Group: 1. Select the group that you wish to edit in the user list, right-click on the icon, and select Edit User Group. The Edit Group dialog appears. 2. Edit the information as needed.
Users, Groups, and Access Permissions 3. Click OK to save Group properties. Moving Users Between Groups To organize users into groups, select the user group you want to modify and, on the User menu, click Add User to Group. Alternatively, click [Select Users] in the Groups dialog. When the Select Users dialog appears, add users to the group by selecting the user in the All Users list and clicking the Add button. This will move the user to the Users in Group list.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Creating or Editing Users ¾ To create a new user: 1. On the User menu, choose Add User. The Add User dialog appears. 2. Type a unique user name in the Username field. 3. Click on the Group Name drop-down arrow and select a User Group to which you want to assign this user.
Remote Authentication 3. Click OK to save user properties. Deleting Users To delete an existing user, select the user that you wish to delete, rightclick on the user icon, and select Delete User. Remote Authentication Note to Raritan Customers Upgrading from Previous Firmware Versions If you have previously implemented RADIUS authentication on Raritan products running legacy firmware versions earlier than v3.2, read this entire section carefully. Beginning with firmware version v3.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Note to CC-SG Users If you are using the Dominion KX in a CommandCenter Secure Gateway configuration, this section of the user guide does not apply to you. When the device is controlled by CommandCenter Secure Gateway, CC-SG determines Remote Authentication. See the CommandCenter Secure Gateway User Guide, Administrator Guide, or Deployment Guide on the Raritan website (www.raritan.com http://www.raritan.com).
Remote Authentication Remote Authentication Implementation Priority When a user tries to authenticate to a Dominion KX unit that is configured for external authentication, the Dominion KX first checks its own internal user database for that user name. If the user name is not found in the internal database, the request is forwarded to the external authentication server.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Authentication vs. Authorization When your device is configured for remote authentication, the external authentication server is used primarily for the purposes of authentication, not authorization. Authorization is determined by the KX unit on the basis of user groups. That is, once a given user is allowed to access the device in general (authenticated), that user's specific permission (authorization) is determined by the device, based upon the user's group.
Remote Authentication Note the importance of the group to which a given user belongs, as well as the need to configure the groups named, “UNKNOWN” and “NONE.” If the external authentication server returns a group name that is not recognized by the KX101, that user's permissions are determined by the permanent group named “UNKNOWN.” If the external authentication server does not return a group name, that user's permissions are determined by the permanent group named “NONE.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions 5. If you selected LDAP as your remote authentication protocol, read the next section Implementing LDAP Remote Authentication to complete the fields in the LDAP panel of the Remote Authentication window. If you selected RADIUS, skip to Implementing RADIUS Remote Authentication to complete the fields in the RADIUS panel of the window. 6. When finished, click OK to save the Remote Authentication changes.
Remote Authentication Returning User Group Information via LDAP When an LDAP authentication attempt succeeds, the Dominion KX determines the permissions for a given user based on the permissions of the user's group. Your remote LDAP server can provide these user group names by returning an attribute named as follows: • rciusergroup • attribute type: string This may require a schema extension on your LDAP server. Consult your authentication server administrator to enable this attribute.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions 4. Click New, and then select Attribute. When the warning message appears, click Continue and the Create New Attribute window appears. 5. Type rciusergroup in the Common Name field. 6. Type rciusergroup in the LDAP Display Name field. 7. Type 1.3.6.1.4.1.13742.50 in the Unique x5000 Object ID field. 8. Click on the Syntax drop-down arrow and select Case Insensitive String from the list. 9. Type 1 in the Minimum field. 10. Type 24 in the Maximum field. 11.
Remote Authentication 5. Click Add. 6. Select rciusergroup from the Select Schema Object list. 7. Click OK. 8. Click OK. ¾ To update the schema cache: 174 1. Right-click Active Directory Schema in the left pane of the window and select Reload the Schema from the shortcut menu. 2. Minimize the Active Directory Schema MMC console.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Editing RCI User Group Attributes for User Members To run Active Directory script on Windows 2003 server, use the script provided by Microsoft. These scripts are loaded onto your system with a Microsoft Windows 2003 installation. ADSI, or Active Directory Service Interface, acts as a low-level editor for Active Directory, allowing you to perform common administrative tasks such as adding, deleting, and moving objects with a directory service.
Remote Authentication 9. Click OK. Returning User Group Information via RADIUS When a RADIUS authentication attempt succeeds, the device determines the permissions for a given user based on the permissions of the user's group. Your remote RADIUS server can provide these user group names by returning an attribute, implemented as a RADIUS FILTER-ID.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions RADIUS Communication Exchange Specifications KX sends the following information to the RADIUS server in an authentication query: Attribute Data USER-NAME The user name entered at the login dialog. USERPASSWORD In PAP mode, the encrypted password entered at the login dialog. CHAPPASSWORD In CHAP mode, the CHAP protocol response computed from the password and the CHAP challenge data. NAS-IPADDRESS The Dominion KX's IP Address.
Remote Authentication Attribute Data SESSION-ID A string containing a unique session name. The name is in the format of “NASIDENTIFIER:user IP address:unique session number”. Example: “Dominion KX:192.168.1.100:122” 178 USER-NAME The user name entered at the login dialog. NAS-IPADDRESS The Dominion KX's IP Address. NASIDENTIFIER The Dominion KX unit name as configured in “Network Configuration” (see previous section).
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Forced User Logoff To manually log a user off a device, select that user in the Navigator, right-click on the user icon, and select Logoff User. Viewing KX Unit Event Log (Status) 1. On the Setup menu, choose Status to view the device's Event Log. The Status dialog appears and displays events by date and time. 2. Click Export and browse for a location to save the displayed log file to a text file.
Restarting the Device 3. Click Copy Log to copy the contents to your clipboard. Restarting the Device To reboot the device, do either of the following: 180 • Open the RRC/MPC Tools menu and select Restart device. See Restarting a Device (on page 127) for more information. • Right-click the KVM device and select Restart device.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Device Diagnostic Console in KX Manager 1. On the Setup menu, choose Diagnostics to view a Diagnostic window from KX Manager. To determine the Firmware Upgrade on the KX device, type buildinfo at the prompt and press Enter. For releases KX 1.3 and higher, the Firmware Upgrade Version appears. This version number is in the same format as used on the firmware upgrade page on Raritan's website.
Configuration Backup and Restore Configuration Backup and Restore ¾ To backup a device: 1. On the File menu, choose Backup, and then choose User-Group Information to download User Group information. 2. On the File menu, choose Backup, and then choose Device Configuration to download the complete device configuration to your local computer. ¾ To restore a device: 182 1.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Performance Settings Use this window to set up the device's video data transfer and bandwidth parameters. 1. On the Setup menu, choose Configuration and then choose Performance. The Performance Settings dialog appears. Pause video stream for idle users: Click on the drop-down arrow to pause the flow of video data during periods of prolonged inactivity to prevent inactive users from needlessly consuming bandwidth. Options: Never, 5, 15, 30, 60, and 120 minutes.
PC Properties 2. Bandwidth per user: Click on the drop-down arrow to set a maximum amount of bandwidth that can be consumed by each user logged onto this Dominion KX unit. Options: No Limit, 10Mbps, 5Mbps, 2Mbps, 1Mbps, 512Kbps, 256Kbps, and 128Kbps. Click OK to set Performance Settings. PC Properties ¾ To view PC properties: 184 1. Select a server in the server list. 2.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Power Strip and Outlet: These fields are used for associating the selected target with a connected Remote Power Control Strip (see the Power Control section (see "Power Control (Dominion KX only)" on page 185) for additional information). Power Control (Dominion KX only) The Dominion KX supports up to eight (8) power strips. Users may group or assign up to four outlets to any of the Dominion channels.
Power Control (Dominion KX only) 2. Connect the female RJ-45 connector of the P2CIM-PWR to any of the available female system port connectors on the Dominion KX using a straight through Cat 5 cable. 3. Power on the power strip. 4. Power on the Dominion KX unit. Configuring the Power Strip Once the power strip has been added, KX Manager will automatically recognize that it is connected.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Repeat these steps for all devices plugged into multiple outlets. Once outlets have been assigned, Remote Power Management to the associated server will be available in the associated client software (see Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client (on page 26)). Note: Be sure to assign the correct outlets to each channel. If more than one outlet is physically associated with a different server, you could accidentally switch the wrong server off.
Power Supply Management (Dominion KX only) The properties listed are name, model, number of outlets, and serial number. In this dialog, you can change the outlet's name (this is the name that will be displayed in the Power Strip View window), view the device type that is plugged into that outlet (either an associated Paragon Target or a non-associated device), o delete any previously made associations.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Power Supply Properties The Power Supply Properties dialog displays the power supplies status. None of the fields in this window can be edited, as these properties are obtained directly from the Power Supply device. CC UnManager KX Manager supports CC UnManager, an “un-manage” feature.
CC UnManager Logging in with CC UnManager When you launch KX Manager while the Dominion is under CC-SG control, it generates a warning that prompts you to remove it from CCSG management. 190 • If you click Yes to remove the Dominion from CC-SG control, KX Manager issues a confirmation window. Click Confirm to remove the Dominion from CC-SG control.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Activating CC UnManager If you are already logged in to a Dominion unit that is under CC-SG management, but not under CC-SG control, you can issue the CC UnManager command to remove the Dominion from CC-SG management. • On the Setup menu, choose Configuration and then choose CC UnManager. Event Management The Dominion KX offers SNMP agent support through the Dominion KX's Event Management feature. 1.
Event Management 192 2. On the Setup menu, choose Configuration and then choose Events. The Event Management dialog appears. 3. Click on the Event Management tab to select and configure events that you want to generate SNMP notification events (traps). 4. Click on the checkboxes associated with the event line items you wish to enable or disable. Enable or disable entire categories by checking or unchecking the specific category line checkboxes.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Note: No SNMP traps are generated for the Port Connect and Port Disconnect trap when a user connects or disconnects a Dominion KX device from the local (OSD) port. SNMP Agent Configuration Use the SNMP dialog to configure the SNMP connection between the Dominion KX (SNMP Agent) and an SNMP manager. 1. In the Event Management window, click on the SNMP tab. 2.
SNMP Agent Configuration 6. Click OK when finished. SNMP Trap Configuration The Raritan Enterprise MIB can be accessed via the FAQ Support section on Raritan's web site (www.raritan.com). 194 1. Click on the View FAQ drop-down arrow and select the Dominion KX from the list. 2. When directed to the Dominion KX FAQ section, click on the first MIB query and then click on the link to view MIB file.
Chapter 3: Administrative Functions Trap name Description rebootStarted The KX has begun to reboot, either through recycling power to the system or by a warm reboot from the OS. rebootCompleted The KX has completed its reboot. userLogin A user has successfully logged into the KX and authenticated. userLogout A user has successfully logged out of the KX properly. userAuthenticationFailur e A user attempted to log in without a correct user name and/or password.
SNMP Agent Configuration 196 Trap name Description factoryReset The device has been reset to factory defaults. deviceUpgradeStarted The KX has begun updating itself via an RFP file. deviceUpgradeComplete The KX has completed updating itself via an RFP file. KXPowerSupplyFailure A power supply on a dual-power KX has failed. userPasswordChanged This event will signal if the password of any user within the product is modified.
Chapter 4 Local Console Access In This Chapter Physical Connections................................................................................ 198 Local Factory and Password Reset .......................................................... 200 Selecting Servers ....................................................................................... 201 Local Console Administration ................................................................. 202 Local User Security Settings ........................
Physical Connections Physical Connections Local Consoles connections can be found on the rear panel of the Dominion KX. • Monitor: Attach a standard multisync VGA monitor to the HD15 (F) video port. • Keyboard: Attach either a standard USB keyboard to one of the USB ports or a standard PS/2 keyboard to the Mini-DIN6 keyboard port. • Mouse: Attach either a standard USB mouse to one of the USB ports or a standard PS/2 mouse to the Mini-DIN6 mouse port.
Chapter 4: Local Console Access Simultaneous Users The Dominion KX Local Console provides an independent access path to your connected servers. Using the Local Console does not prevent users from simultaneously connecting over the network and, even when users have connected to the Dominion KX over the network, you may still simultaneously access your servers from the rack via the Local Console.
Local Factory and Password Reset Local Factory and Password Reset If you forget the administrator password, there is currently no way to reset it to factory default to gain access. However, you can hard-reset a Dominion KX unit with this special user name and password, as described here. • Type the user name admin and the password R*E*S*E*T. This password is case-sensitive. This user name and password work only from your local access port.
Chapter 4: Local Console Access Selecting Servers Server Display Options While you operate the Local Console, the Dominion KX will display a list of those servers to which you have permission to access. Your servers can be sorted and displayed by two different parameters: • Select by Channel: Press F2 while in the local console to display your servers listed in numerical order, as determined by the physical Dominion KX server port to which they are connected.
Local Console Administration Local Console Administration The Dominion KX should ideally be managed via the Dominion KX Manager (see Administrative Functions (on page 146) for additional details). However, the Dominion KX Local Console provides access to select administrative functions. Only users with administrative privileges can access these functions, via the Administrative Functions menu.
Chapter 4: Local Console Access Renaming Servers Assign names to the servers connected to the Dominion KX from the Local Console while you are physically located next to the servers themselves. 1. Log in to the Dominion KX as a user with administrative privileges and press F5 to activate the Administrative Menu. 2. Choose Option 5, Channel Configuration. The Channel Configuration menu appears. 3. Use the up and down arrow keys to select a server port to rename and then press Enter. 4.
Local Console Administration 5. Press Enter to save. Server Display Options While you operate the Local Console, the Dominion KX will display a list of those servers to which you have permission to access. Your servers can be sorted and displayed by two different parameters: 204 • Select by Channel: Press F2 while in the Locale Console to display your servers listed in numerical order, as determined by the physical Dominion KX server port to which they are connected.
Chapter 4: Local Console Access Setting Administrative User Preferences The following preferences can be set for administrators: • ID Display - this ID contains the name of the device in a pop-up. By default, the pop-up is displayed for 3 seconds when users hover over it but this can time can be changed as needed. • Green Mode - this is the screensaver setting that is applied. The screensaver is set to come on after 5 minutes by default but can be changed as needed.
Local Console Administration Allowable Characters The following characters are permitted in DCIM channel names: Character Description Letters Upper and lowercase a - z, A - Z Numbers 0-9 Special characters Minus ('-') plus ('+'), slash ('/'), period ('.') colon(':') space (' ') Only these characters should be entered in the Locale Console due to hardware limitations in the Locale Console and CIMs. If other characters are entered, they will be blocked or changed to other valid characters.
Chapter 4: Local Console Access Changing Network Settings The Network Settings menu contains the following: • Name (of network) • IP Address • Subnet Mask IP • Gateway Address • MAC Layer Parameters • Autonegotiation (IPs) 1. To acquire the speed and duplex automatically, leave the Autonegotiate option set to Yes. If the option is set to No, you will be able to set the following preferences: Speed (10 or 100) Duplex (half or full) 2.
Local Console Administration Important: Dominion KX must be rebooted for new network settings to take effect. Power Management Control channels with power associations on the Locale Console using the F3 key. If you select a channel without a power association, a No Outlet/Access Denied message appears at the base of the Channel Configuration menu. 208 1. From the Channel Configuration menu, choose the channel to turn off, turn on, or recycle power to and press the F3 key.
Chapter 4: Local Console Access Diagnostic Functions The Diagnostic Functions menu contains the following information and options: • NIC Status - network specific and cannot be changed. • Status - current status of the network that is specific to your network and cannot be changed. • Reset to Network Settings - resets to the original network settings. • Reset to Factory Settings - select to set the KX back to its original, factory settings. ¾ To access the Diagnostic Functions menu: 1.
Local Console Administration Setting Session Timeout Session timeouts apply only to local users. When the local user is viewing target video and there is no keyboard or mouse activity for a specified amount of time, that user is logged out of the target video but the Locale Console remains active. Note: Do not confuse a session timeout with an idle user timeout, which applies to all users whether local or remote.
Chapter 4: Local Console Access 2. Choose Option 1, User Station Profile. The User Station Profile page appears. 3. Use the up and down arrow keys to navigate through the menu to the Session Timeout field. 4. Press Enter. 5. When the highlighting turns green, use numerical keys or the up and down arrow keys to change the values. By default, the session timeout feature is set to 00 minutes, which means there is no timeout and users are never logged off for inactivity.
Local Console Administration Help Menu • 212 To access the Help menu for the Dominion KX Local Console, press F1. The Help menu, which consists of 2 (two) pages, appears.
Chapter 4: Local Console Access Power Information You are able to access information on the power status of a power strip from the Help menu by pressing the F1 key, paging down to page 2 of the Help menu, and then pressing F11. The Power Info page provides the following power related information for the power strip: • Connect - connection being monitored. • Average Power - average power of the unit. • Apparent Power - volts x amps (VA). • True RMS Voltage - the parameters of the RMS voltage.
Local Console Administration Hardware/Firmware Information If you need hardware and firmware information specific to your Dominion KX unit, log into the Local Console of your Dominion KX unit and press F8. The System Information page appears. The Dominion KX firmware version 1.4 operates on all Dominion models: • DKX116 • DKX132 • DKX216 • DKX232 • DKX416 • DKX432 • DKX464.
Chapter 4: Local Console Access Firmware version KX firmware upgrade 0B12 Version1.2 0B1B Version 1.3 0B20 Version 1.4 0B2W Version 1.4.1 0B33 Version 1.4.2 3C01 Version 1.4.5 3C03 Version 1.4.6 3C0E Version 1.4.7 Local User Security Settings 1. Log in to the Dominion KX as a user with administrative privileges and press F5 to activate the Administrative Menu. 2. Choose Option 2, User Security. The User Security menu appears. 3.
Disable Auto Screen Clear Option 5. To set a logoff timeout, enter On and then enter the number of minutes for the timeout period in the Logoff Timeout field. 6. Select an operation mode in the Operation Mode field. The default is PC Share. 7. Enter a period of time for the login to remain blank in the Login Blank field. The default is 1 minute. 8. Press S to save changes and then press Esc to exit the menu.
Appendix A Specifications In This Chapter Digital KVM Switches............................................................................... 217 Remote Connection................................................................................... 218 Raritan Remote Client (RRC) Applet....................................................... 218 Dominion KX Manager (Remote Administration Applet)..................... 218 TCP Ports Used ...........................................................................
Remote Connection Computer Interface Modules (CIMs) Part number Product weight Product dimensions (W x D x H) DCIM-PS2 0.2 lbs 1.3" x 3.0" x 0.6" 0.09 kg 33 mm x 76 mm x 15 mm 0.2 lbs 1.3" x 3.0" x 0.6" 0.09 kg 33 mm x 76 mm x 15 mm 0.2 lbs 1.3" x 3.0" x 0.6" 0.09 kg 33 mm x 76 mm x 15 mm 0.2 lbs 1.3" x 3.0" x 0.6" 0.
Appendix A: Specifications TCP Ports Used Port Description HTTP, Port 80 (optional) All requests received by the Dominion KX via HTTP (port 80) are automatically forwarded to HTTPS for complete security. The Dominion KX responds to Port 80 for user convenience, relieving users from having to explicitly type “https://” in the URL field to access the Dominion KX, but while still preserving complete security.
Target Server Connection Distance and Video Resolution Port Description LDAP on Configurable Ports 386 and 636 (optional) If the Dominion KX is configured to remotely authenticate user logins via the LDAP protocol, ports 386 and 636 will be used, but the system can also be configured to use any port of your designation.
Appendix A: Specifications Dominion KX models Linux servers: DCIM-PS2, USB Windows servers: DCIM-PS2/USB SUN Solaris: DCIMSUN/SUSB 75 to 150 ft 19.5 to 45 m 50 to 100 ft 15 to 30 m 50 to 75 ft 15 to 19.5 m 75 to 150 ft 19.5 to 45 m 75 to 150 ft 19.5 to 45 m 75 to 150 ft 19.5 to 45 m KX116 KX132 KX216 KX232 KX416 KX432 KX464 Generally, distances closer to the lower range will provide excellent video quality in most environments.
Certified Modems Resolutions 720x400 @ 85Hz 1152x864 @ 70Hz 1152x864 @ 75Hz 1280x960 @ 60Hz 1280x1024 @ 60Hz Certified Modems 222 • US Robotic 56K Fax and Modem • ZOOM v90; RS232 interface • ZOOM v92; RS232 interface • USR (US Robotic) Sportster 56K v90 • USR (US Robotic) Courier 56K v90 • Trust 56K V.
Appendix B Novell eDirectory This information is offered as an overview of Novell's eDirectory. For more detailed information, visit Novell's website. 1. Log in to the tree with Admin rights to [Root], or some equivalent that has rights to modify the schema of eDirectory. Open Console One and select your tree in the left panel. 2. On the Tools menu, choose Schema Manager.
Certified Modems 3. 224 In the Schema Manager window, click on the Attributes tab, then create Create to create a new attribute.
Appendix B: Novell eDirectory 4. Console One will launch the Create Attribute Wizard. Click Next.
Certified Modems 5. 226 Type rciusergroup in the Attribute name field and type 1.3.6.1.4.1.13742.50 in the ASN1 ID field. Click Next.
Appendix B: Novell eDirectory 6. Click on the Syntax drop-down arrow and select Case Ignore String from the list. Click Next.
Certified Modems 7. 228 Click on the checkboxes before Single valued and Sized to set those flags. Type 1 in the Lower field and type 24 in the Upper field. Click Next.
Appendix B: Novell eDirectory 8. A Summary dialog displaying your data appears. Click Finish to create the attribute in eDirectory, or click Back to return to previous screens and change your data.
Certified Modems 9. 230 When you finish, you return to the Schema Manager dialog.
Appendix B: Novell eDirectory 10. Click on the Classes tab, select the User class, and click Info. The Class Manager dialog appears.
Certified Modems 11. Click Add Attribute to add the rciusergroup attribute to the User class. The Add Optional Attribute window appears. 12. Select rciusergroup in the Available attributes pane on the left, and then click the blue arrow à to add the attribute to the Add these attributes pane on the right. Click OK. 13. Click Close and in the next dialog, click Close once more to return to the main Console One dialog. 14. Important: Ensure that you want to change this attribute; this is a permanent change.
Appendix B: Novell eDirectory 15. Add a value to the attribute using Console One, LDIF operations with ICE, or ldapmodify (note that these are outside scope of this document). If using Console One, right-click on the user object and click Properties. Click on the Other tab to add attribute and value for rciusergroup.
Certified Modems 16. Click Add. 17. Select the rciusergroup attribute and click OK to add the attribute to your User object.
Appendix B: Novell eDirectory 18. When you return to the Properties dialog, rciusergroup appears in the Attributes tree. Type the name of the User Group you created on the Dominion KX device and then click Apply. 19. An Updating Other Page dialog appears. Click OK to continue. 20. When the Properties window appears, click Close.
Certified Modems 21. In MPC or RRC, connect to the Dominion device by double-clicking on its icon in the Navigtor and perform tasks as allowed by the user group you specified.
Appendix C FAQs In This Chapter General Questions..................................................................................... 237 Remote Access........................................................................................... 238 Ethernet and IP Networking .................................................................... 242 Servers ....................................................................................................... 245 Installation...................................
Remote Access Question Answer How does the Dominion KX differ from remote control software? When using the Dominion KX remotely, the interface, at first glance, may seem similar to remote control software such as PC Anywhere, Windows Terminal Services/Remote Desktop, VNC, etc.
Appendix C: FAQs Question Answer Can two people look at the same server at the same time? Yes, up to eight people can look at the same server at the same time. Can two people access the same server, one remotely and one from the Local Console? Yes, the Local Console is completely independent of the remote “ports.” The Local Console can access the same server using the PC Share feature.
Remote Access Question Answer What is the file size of the applet used to access the Dominion KX? How long does it take to retrieve? The applet used to access the Dominion KX is approximately 1.4MB in size. The following chart describes the time required to retrieve the Dominion KX's applet at different network speeds: 100Mbps Theoretical 100Mbit network speed 0.1 seconds 60Mbps Likely practical 100Mbit network speed 0.2 seconds 10Mbps Theoretical 10Mbit network speed 1.
Appendix C: FAQs Question Answer I am receiving a message that “All Video Channels are Busy (0x20001014)”. What does that mean? The Dominion KX supports a certain number of simultaneous remote viewing sessions. If you are receiving this message, that number has been exceeded.
Ethernet and IP Networking Ethernet and IP Networking Question Answer How much bandwidth does the Dominion KX require? The Dominion KX offers integrated IP-Reach technology - the very best video compression available. Raritan has received numerous technical awards confirming its high video quality transmissions and the low bandwidth utilization. Raritan pioneered the KVM Over IP functionality that allows users to tailor their video parameters to conserve network bandwidth.
Appendix C: FAQs Question Answer What is the slowest connection (lowest bandwidth) over which the Dominion KX can operate? 33Kbps or above is recommended for acceptable KX performance over a modem connection. What is the speed of the Dominion KX's Ethernet interfaces? The Dominion KX offers two 10/100 speed Ethernet interfaces, with configurable speed and duplex settings (either autodetected or manually set).
Ethernet and IP Networking Question Answer Does the Dominion KX require an external authentication server to operate? No. The Dominion KX is a completely self-sufficient device. After assigning an IP address to the Dominion KX, it is ready to use with web browser and authentication capabilities completely built-in. Of course, should you desire to use an external authentication server (such as LDAP, Active Directory, RADIUS, etc.
Appendix C: FAQs Servers Question Answer Does the Dominion KX depend on a Windows server to operate? Absolutely not. Because you depend on your KVM infrastructure to always be available in any scenario whatsoever (as you will likely need to use your KVM infrastructure to fix problems), the Dominion KX is designed to be completely independent from any external server.
Installation Question Answer What comes in the Dominion KX box? (a) The Dominion KX 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) Warrantee certificate and other documentation.
Appendix C: FAQs Question Answer Some operating systems “lock up” if you disconnect a keyboard or mouse during operation. What prevents servers connected to the Dominion KX from “locking up” when users 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).
Local Console Local Console Question Answer Can I access my servers directly from the rack? Yes, at the rack the Dominion KX functions just like a traditional KVM switch - allowing you to control up to 64 servers using a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor. When I am using the Local Console, do I prevent other users from accessing servers remotely? No. The Dominion KX Local Console has a completely independent access path to the servers.
Appendix C: FAQs Question Answer If I use the Local Console to change the name of a connect server, does this change propagate to remote access clients as well? Does it propagate to the optional CC-SG device? Yes. The Local Console presentation is identical and completely in sync with remote access clients, as well as Raritan's optional CC-SG management device.
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs) Question Answer Does remote power control require any special server configuration? Some servers ship with default BIOS settings such that the server does not restart after losing and regaining power. See your server user guide for more details. What type of power strips does the Dominion KX support? The Dominion KX can support any serially controlled power strips supplied by any vendor, by using our Serial (RS-232) computer interface module.
Appendix C: FAQs Question Answer Can I use the Dominion KX Computer Interface Modules (CIMs) with Raritan's analog matrix KVM switch, Paragon? No. Dominion KX computer interface modules (CIMs) transmit video at ranges of 50 to 150 feet (15 - 45 m) and thus do not work with Paragon, which requires CIMs that transmit video at a range of 1000 feet (300 meters).
Security Question Answer Can I connect an existing analog KVM switch to the Dominion KX? Yes. You can connect your analog KVM switch to one of the Dominion KX's server ports. Simply use a PS/2 Computer Interface Module (CIM), and attach it to the user ports of your existing analog KVM switch. Note that analog KVM switches vary in their specifications and Raritan cannot guarantee the interoperability of any particular third-party analog KVM switch.
Appendix C: FAQs Manageability Question Answer Can the Dominion KX be remotely managed and configured via web browser? Yes. The Dominion KX can be completely configured remotely via web browser. Note that this does require that your workstation have Java Runtime Environment 1.4.2 installed. Can I backup and restore the Dominion KX's configuration? Yes, the Dominion KX's device and user configurations can be completely backed up for later restoration in the event of a catastrophe.
Miscellaneous Question Answer Does the power supply used by the Dominion KX automatically detect voltage settings? Yes, the Dominion KX's power supply can be used in any AC voltage ranges from 100-240 volts, at 50-60 Hz. Miscellaneous Question Answer What is Dominion KX's default IP address? 192.168.0.
Index 1 1. AC Power Line • 20 2 2. Modem Port (optional) • 21 3 3. Network Ports • 21 4 4. Local Access Console Ports (optional) • 21 5 5. Server Ports • 22 A Accessing a Server • 201 Accessing the Local Console • 202 Activating CC UnManager • 191 Activity Log • 132 Administrative Functions • 21, 121, 146, 199, 202, 219 Administrator Interface • 143 Allowable Characters • 206 Apple Macintosh Mouse Settings • 18 Assigning an IP Address • 23 Authentication vs.
Index Diagnostic Interface (excluding Dominion KX II) • 144, 181 Diagnostic Log (excluding Dominion KX II) • 132 Digital KVM Switches • 217 Disable Auto Screen Clear Option • 216 Display and Sorting Options • 71 Dominion KX Manager (Remote Administration Applet) • 218 Dominion KX Overview • 2 E Editing RCI User Group Attributes for User Members • 175 Establishing a New Connection • 61 Ethernet and IP Networking • 242 Event Management • 191 Initial Configuration • 23 Installation • 11, 246 Installing and
Index Mouse Synchronization Options • 100 Moving Users Between Groups • 164 MPC Broadcast Port • 133 MPC Connection and Video Properties • 102 MPC Connection Information • 62 MPC Connections • 102 MPC Interface • 65 MPC Minimum System Requirements • 26 MPC Navigator Tabs • 70 MPC Requirements and Installation Instructions • 26 MPC Supported Browsers • 27 MPC Target Screen Resolution Mode • 80 MPC Video Properties • 105 Multi-Platform Client and Raritan Remote Client • 8, 25, 26, 187 N Navigator • 67 Navig
Index RRC Full Screen Mode • 82 RRC Interface • 66 RRC Minimum System Requirements • 47 RRC Requirements and Installation Instructions • 47 RRC Scaling (Shared) • 85 RRC Video Properties • 114 Running a Keyboard Macro • 92 T S U Safety Guidelines • 9 Scalability • 251 Scaling • 83 Screen Modes • 79 Security • 252 Security and Authentication • 199 Security Settings • 154 Selecting Servers • 201 Server Display Options • 201, 204 Server Video Resolution • 11, 17 Servers • 245 Service Pack • 8 Setting Admi
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