Raritan DOMINION KSX II Manuals

KVM target servers are the computers that will be ac- cessed and controlled via the KSX II. Before installing KSX II, configure all KVM target servers to ensure opti- mum performance. This configuration applies only to KVM target servers, not to the client workstations (remote PCs) used to access KSX II remotely. Refer to Chapter 1: Introduction, Terminology for additional information. I. Configure the KVM Target Servers: • Check the video resolution. • Check the desktop background. • Adjust the mouse settings. • Perform OS-specific mouse and video configura- tion. Supported Video Resolutions 640x350 @70 Hz 720x400 @85 Hz 1024x768 @90 Hz 640x350 @85 Hz 800x600 @56 Hz 1024x768 @100 Hz 640x400 @56 Hz 800x600 @60 Hz 1152x864 @60 Hz 640x400 @84 Hz 800x600 @70 Hz 1152x864 @70 Hz 640x400 @85 Hz 800x600 @72 Hz 1152x864 @75 Hz 640x480 @60 Hz 800x600 @75 Hz 1152x864 @85 Hz 640x480 @66.6 Hz 800x600 @85 Hz 1152x870 @75.1 Hz 640x480 @72 Hz 800x600 @90 Hz 1152x900 @66 Hz 640x480 @75 Hz 800x600 @100 Hz 1152x900 @76 Hz 640x480 @85 Hz 832x624 @75.1 Hz 1280x960 @60 Hz 640x480 @90 Hz 1024x768 @60 Hz 1280x960 @85 Hz 640x480 @100 Hz 1024x768 @70 Hz 1280x1024 @60 Hz 640x480 @120 Hz 1024x768 @72 Hz 1280x1024 @75 Hz 720x400 @70 Hz 1024x768 @75 Hz 1280x1024 @85 Hz 720x400 @84 Hz 1024x768 @85 Hz 1600x1200 @60 Hz Mouse Modes The KSX II operates in several mouse modes: Ab- solute Mouse Synchronization, Intelligent Mouse Mode, and Standard Mouse Mode. For both the Standard and Intelligent mouse modes, mouse pa- rameters must be set to specific values, which are described in this quick guide. Mouse parameters do not have to be altered for Absolute Mouse Synchronization; D2CIM-VUSB is required for this mode. Mouse configurations will vary on different target operating systems; consult your OS documentation for additional detail. Windows XP®/Windows 2003 Settings 1. Select Start > Control Panel > Mouse. 2. Open the Pointer Options tab. In the Motion group: • Set the mouse motion speed setting ex- actly to the middle speed. • Disable the Enhanced pointer precision option. • Click OK. 3. Disable transition effects: a. Select the Display option from Control Panel. b. Open the Appearance tab. c. Click the Effects button. d. Clear the Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips option. e. Click OK. f. Close the Control Panel. Windows Vista Settings 1. Configure the mouse: a. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Open the Pointer Options tab. In the Motion group: • Set the mouse motion speed setting ex- actly to the middle speed. • Disable the Enhanced pointer precision option. • Click OK. 2. Disable animation and fade effects: a. Select the System option from Control Panel. b. Select Advanced system settings. The Sys- tem Properties dialog box opens. c. Open the Advanced tab. d. Click the Settings button in the Perform- ance group. The Performance Options dialog box opens. e. Under Custom options, clear the following checkboxes: • Animate controls and elements inside windows • Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing • Fade or slide menus into view • Fade or slide ToolTips into view • Fade out menu items after clicking f. Click OK. g. Close the Control Panel. Windows 2000 Settings 1. Configure the mouse: a. Select Start > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Open the Motion tab. • Set the acceleration to None. • Set the mouse motion speed setting exactly to the middle speed. • Click OK. 2. Disable transition effects: a. Select the Display option from Control Panel. b. Open the Effects tab. c. Clear the Use the following transition ef- fect for menus and tooltips option. d. Click OK. e. Close the Control Panel. Linux® Settings (Standard Mouse Mode only) Set the mouse ac- celeration to exactly 1 and set the threshold to exactly 1. Enter this command: xset mouse 1 1. This should be set for execution upon login. Sun Solaris™ Settings 1. Set the mouse acceleration value to exactly 1 and the threshold to exactly 1. 2. Ensure that your video card is set to a sup- ported resolution and that its output is VGA (not composite sync). Apple® Macintosh Settings Use the D2CIM-VUSB and Absolute Mouse Syn- chronization. IBM® AIX Settings Go to the Style Manager, click on Mouse Settings and set Mouse Acceleration to 1.0 and Threshold to 3.0. II. Network Firewall Settings To enable remote access to Dominion KSX II, your network and firewall must allow communica- tion on TCP Port 5000. You can also configure Dominion KSX II to use a different TCP port; then allow communication on that port. To access Dominion KSX II via web browser, your firewall must also allow access to TCP Port 443 (Standard HTTPS). Access to TCP Port 80 (Standard HTTP) enables automatic redirection of “HTTP” requests to “HTTPS”. III. Connect Devices A. AC Power 1. Attach the included AC power cord to the Do- minion KSX II and plug into an AC power out- let. 2. For dual power failover protection, attach the second included AC power cord and plug it into a different power source than the first power cord. Note: If you only attach one power cord, the power LED on the KSX II front panel will display red, be- cause the system is set to automatically detect both power sources. Please refer to Step V for more information about turning off the automatic power detection for the power source not in use. B. Network Ports Dominion KSX II provides two Ethernet ports for failover purposes (not for load-balancing). By de- fault, only LAN1 is active and automatic failover is disabled. When enabled, if the Dominion KSX II internal network interface or the network switch to which it is connected becomes unavailable, LAN2 will be enabled using the same IP address. 1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (included) from the network port labeled LAN1 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router. 2. To make use of the optional Dominion KSX II Ethernet failover capability: • Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port labeled LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router. • Enable Automatic Failover on the Network Settings page. C. Local Access Port (local PC) For convenient access to target servers while at the rack, use the Dominion KSX II Local Access port. While the local port is required for installation and setup, it is optional for subsequent use. The local port also provides a graphical user interface (the KSX II Local Console) for administration and target server access. Attach a multi-sync VGA monitor, mouse, and key- board to the respective Local User ports, using either a PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse. D. Target Server Ports Dominion KSX II uses standard UTP cabling (Cat5/5e/6) to connect to each KVM and serial tar- get server. KVM Targets: 1. Use the appropriate Computer Interface Module (CIM). 2. Attach the HD15 video connector of your CIM to the video port of your target server. Ensure that your target server’s video has already been configured to a supported resolution and re- fresh rate. 3. (Cat5/5e/6) cable, connect the CIM to an avail- able server port on the back of your Dominion KSX II unit. Serial Targets: 1. Use the appropriate serial adapter and connect it to a serial console of a target server. 2. Connect one end of the UTP cable to the serial Adapter and other end to the Dominion KSX II unit. IV. KSX II Initial Configuration A. Change the Default Password The Dominion KSX II unit ships with a default pass- word. The first time you start the Dominion KSX II you are required to change that password. 1. Power ON the Dominion KSX II using the power switch(es) at the back of the unit. Please wait for the Dominion KSX II unit to boot. (A beep signals completion of the boot.) 2. Once the unit has booted, the KSX II Local Console is visible on the monitor attached to the Dominion KSX II local port. Type the default username (admin) and password (raritan) and click Login. The Change Password screen is displayed. 3. Type your old password (raritan) in the Old Password field. 4. Type a new password in the New Password field; retype the new password in the Confirm New Password field. Passwords can be up to 64 characters long and can consist of English alphanumeric and printable special characters. 5. Click Apply. 6. You will receive confirmation that the password was successfully changed. Click OK. The Port Access page opens. Congratulations on your purchase of Dominion® KSX II, the industry’s most full-featured, enterprise class, se- cure digital KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) and serial console switch. This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the Dominion KSX II. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure a quick and easy installa- tion. For more detailed information on any aspect of the Dominion KSX II, consult the accompanying User Guide accessible from the Raritan User Manuals & Quick Setup Guides CD or from the Raritan web site Product Docu- mentation Support page. B. Assign an IP Address 1. Select Device Settings > Network Settings. The Network Basic Settings page opens. 2. Specify a meaningful Device Name for your Dominion KSX II unit; up to 16 alphanumeric and special characters, no spaces. 3. Select the IP configuration from the IP auto configuration drop-down list: • None (Static IP). This is the recommended option because the Dominion KSX II is an infrastructure device and its IP Address should not change. This option requires that you manually specify the network parameters. • DHCP. With this option, network parameters are assigned by the DHCP server. 4. If you select an IP configuration of None (static IP), type the TCP/IP parameters for your Dominion KSX II unit: IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway IP address, Primary DNS server IP address, and (optional) Secondary DNS server IP address. C. Name Target Servers 1. Connect all target servers (if you have not already done so). 2. Select Device Settings > Port Configuration. The Port Configuration page opens. 3. Click on the Port Name for the desired target server. The Port Page opens. 4. Type a name (up to 32 alphanumeric and special characters). 5. Click OK. 6. Repeat for all target servers. Switching between Target Servers Dominion KSX II provides the ability to switch from one target server to another. This feature is available in the Dominion KSX II Remote Con- sole and MPC. 1. While already using a target server, access the Dominion KSX II Port Access page. 2. Click the Port Name of the target you want to access now. The Port Action menu is displayed. 3. Select the Switch From option from the Port Action Menu. The Vir- tual KVM Client window opens to the new target server selected. Disconnecting a Target Server 1. From the Port Access page, click the Port Name of the target you are accessing. The Port Action menu is displayed. 2. Click Disconnect from the Port Action menu. VIII. For Additional Information Contact Raritan Technical Support by telephone (732) 764-8886, fax (732) 764-8887, or email [email protected], Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Eastern Time. For more information about the Dominion KSX II and the entire Raritan product line, refer to the Raritan User Manuals & Quick Setup Guides CD ROM or Raritan’s Website http:// www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation. V. Create Users and Groups User Groups are used with local and remote authentication (via RA- DIUS or LDAP). It is a good idea to define User Groups before creat- ing individual users, because when you add a user, you must assign that user to an existing user group. VI. Launching the KSX II Remote Console 1. Log on to any workstation with network connectivity to your Do- minion KSX II unit and Java Runtime Environment v1.4.2_2 or higher installed (JRE is available at http://java.sun.com/). JRE version 1.5 is recommended for optimum performance; version 1.6 is also supported but has not been fully tested. 2. Launch a supported web browser such as Internet Explorer (IE) or Firefox. 3. Type the IP address that you assigned to your Dominion KSX II unit. The default IP address is https://192.168.0.192. The login page opens. 4. Type your username and password. The default username is admin and the default password is raritan. 5. Click Login. Connecting to a Target 1. From the Port Access page, click the Port Name of the KVM target you want to access. The Port Action Menu is displayed. 2. Select Connect from the Port Action menu. A Virtual KVM Client window opens to the target server connected to that port. VII. Access and Control Targets Remotely The Dominion KSX II Port Access page provides a list of all Dominion KSX II ports, the connected target servers, their status, and availability. January 2008

Dominion KSX II Quick Setup Guide 1 QSG-DKSXII-v2.6.0-0J-E  255-62-5001-00-RoHS Dominion® KSX II Quick Setup Guide Thank you for your purchase of Dominion KSX II, the industry's most full-featured, enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) and serial console switch. For details on using Dominion® KSX II, access online help from the application or the Support page on the Raritan website. Online help is your primary resource but a PDF version of the help is also available on the Support page. Package Contents Each KSX II ships as a fully-configured stand-alone product in a standard 1U 19" rackmount chassis. Each KSX II device ships with the following contents:  1 - Dominion KSX II device  1 - Quick Setup Guide  1 - Rackmount kit  1 - AC power cord  1 - Cat5 network cable  1 - Cat5 network crossover cable  1 - Set of 4 rubber feet (for desktop use)  1 - Application notes  1 - Warranty card  1 - Phone line cable  1 - Loopback adapter QS R ule In Raritan products that require Rack Mounting, please follow these precautions:  Operation temperature in a closed rack environment may be greater than room temperature. Do not exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the appliances. See Specifications in online help.  Ensure sufficient airflow through the rack environment.  Mount equipment in the rack carefully to avoid uneven mechanical loading.  Connect equipment to the supply circuit carefully to avoid overloading circuits.  Ground all equipment properly, especially supply connections, such as power strips (other than direct connections), to the branch circuit. QS R ule Rack Mounting The KSX II can be mounted in 1U (1.75", 4.4 cm) of vertical space in a standard 19" equipment rack. Note: The Raritan device depicted in the rack mounting diagrams is for example purposes only and may not depict your device. The mounting instructions are specific to your device. Forward Mount The steps correspond to the numbers shown in the front rackmount diagrams. 1. Secure the cable-support bar to the back end of the side brackets using two of the included screws. 2. Slide the KSX II between the side brackets, with its rear panel facing the cable-support bar, until its front panel is flush with the “ears” of the side brackets. 3. Secure the KSX II to the side brackets using the remaining included screws (three on each side). 4. Mount the entire assembly in your rack, and secure the side brackets' ears to the rack's front rails with your own screws, bolts, cage nuts, and so on. 5. When connecting cables to the rear panel of the KSX II, drape them over the cable-support bar. Dominion KSX II Quick Setup Guide 2 QSG-DKSXII-v2.6.0-0J-E  255-62-5001-00-RoHS Rear Mount The steps correspond to the numbers shown in the rear rackmount diagrams. 1. Secure the cable-support bar to the front end of the side brackets, near the side brackets' “ears,” using two of the included screws. 2. Slide the KSX II between the side brackets, with its rear panel facing the cable-support bar, until its front panel is flush with the back edges of the side brackets. 3. Secure the KSX II to the side brackets using the remaining included screws (three on each side). 4. Mount the entire assembly in your rack and secure the side brackets' ears to the rack's front rails with your own screws, bolts, cage nuts, and so on. 5. When connecting cables to the rear panel of the user station or switch, drape them over the cable-support bar. QS R ule Step 1: Configure the KVM Target Servers For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, KVM target servers running graphical user interfaces such as Windows®, Linux®, X-Windows, Solaris™, and KDE may require configuration. The desktop background does not need to be completely solid, but desktop backgrounds featuring photos or complex gradients might degrade performance. Target Server Video Resolutions For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, KVM target servers running graphical user interfaces such as Windows®, Linux®, X-Windows, Solaris™, and KDE may require configuration. The desktop background does not need to be completely solid, but desktop backgrounds featuring photos or complex gradients might degrade performance. Ensure that the server video resolution and refresh rate are supported by KSX II and that the signal is non-interlaced. See the KSX II online help for a list of supported target server video resolutions. Mouse Settings Following are the mouse settings for various operating systems. These settings are configured on your target operating system unless otherwise indicated. See the KSX II online help for details on configuring these mouse settings. Windows 7 and Windows Vista Mouse Settings Configure these mouse settings in Windows 7® and Windows Vista®: Configure the motion settings:  Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed  Disable the "Enhanced pointer precision" option Disable animation and fade effects:  Animate controls and elements inside windows  Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing  Fade or slide menus into view  Fade or slide ToolTips into view  Fade out menu items after clicking Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 2008 Mouse Settings Configure these mouse settings in Windows XP®, Windows 2003® and Windows 2008®: Configure the Motion settings:  Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed  Disable the "Enhance pointer precision" option  Disable the Snap To option Disable transition effects:  Deselect the "Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips" option Windows 2000 Mouse Settings Configure these Windows 2000® mouse settings: Configure the Motion settings:  Set the acceleration to None  Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed Disable transition effects:  Deselect the "Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips" option Dominion KSX II Quick Setup Guide 3 QSG-DKSXII-v2.6.0-0J-E  255-62-5001-00-RoHS Apple Mac Mouse Settings Configure these Apple Mac® mouse settings: Absolute Mouse Synchronization is required for proper mouse synchronization on KVM target servers running a Mac® operating system. In order for Absolute Mouse Synchronization to work, a virtual media CIM is required. For a list of supported CIMs, see Supported Computer Interface Module (CIMs) Specifications. Once you have completed your KSX II installation, set the Mac USB profile. If you do not set this profile, the mouse does synch in OS X. To do this, do one of the following: 1. Connect to the Mac target from the Raritan KVM Client. 2. Select USB Profile > Other Profiles > Mac OS-X (10.4.9 and later). Or 3. In KSX II, select Device Settings > Port Configuration, then click on the target name to open the Port page. 4. Expand 'Select USB Profiles for Port' section. 5. Select 'Mac OS-X (10.4.9) and later' from the Available box, then click Add to add it to the Selected box. 6. Click on 'Mac OS-X (10.4.9) and later' in the Selected box. This automatically adds it to the Preferred Profile drop- down. 7. Select 'Mac OS-X (10.4.9) and later' from the Preferred Profile drop-down, then check the checkbox under 'Set Active Profile As Preferred Profile'.  Click OK to apply. Linux Mouse Settings Configure these Linux® mouse settings:  (Standard Mouse Mode only) Set the mouse acceleration to exactly 1 and set the threshold to exactly 1. Enter the following command: xset mouse 1 1. This should be set for execution upon login. Sun Solaris Mouse Settings Configure these Sun® Solaris™ mouse settings:  Set the mouse acceleration value to exactly 1 and the threshold to exactly 1  Ensure that your video card is set to a supported resolution and that its output is VGA, not composite sync IBM AIX Mouse Settings Configure these IBM AIX® mouse settings:  Go to the Style Manager, click on Mouse Settings and set Mouse Acceleration to 1.0 and Threshold to 3.0 QS R ule Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings TCP Port 5000 Allow network and firewall communication on TCP Port 5000 to enable remote access to KSX II. Alternatively, configure KSX II to use a different TCP port, then allow communication on that port. TCP Port 443 Allow access to TCP Port 443 (Standard HTTPS) so you can access KSX II via a web browser. TCP Port 80 Allow access to TCP Port 80 (Standard HTTP) to enable automatic redirection of HTTP requests to HTTPS. QS R ule Step 3: Connect the Equipment Connect the KSX II to the power supply, network, local PC, local video display, keyboard and mouse, KVM target servers, and serial targets. A. AC Power To connect the power supply: 1. Attach the included AC power cord to the KSX II and plug into an AC power outlet. B. Network Port The KSX II provides two Ethernet ports for failover purposes (not for load-balancing). By default, only LAN1 is active and the automatic failover is disabled. When enabled, if the KSX II internal network interface or the network switch to which it is connected becomes unavailable, LAN2 will be enabled using the same IP address. Note: Because a failover port is not activated until after a failover has actually occurred, Raritan recommends that you either not monitor the failover port or monitor it only after a failover occurs. To connect the network: 1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (included) from the network port labeled LAN1 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router. 2. To make use of the optional KSX II Ethernet failover capabilities: Dominion KSX II Quick Setup Guide 4 QSG-DKSXII-v2.6.0-0J-E  255-62-5001-00-RoHS  Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port labeled LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router.  Enable Automatic Failover on the Network Configuration page. Note: Use both network ports only if you want to use one as a failover port. C. Local User Port (Local PC) and Local Admin Port For convenient access to KVM target servers and serial devices while at the rack, use the KSX II Local Access port. While the local port is required for installation and setup, it is optional for subsequent use. The local port provides the KSX II Local Console graphical user interface for administration and target server access. To connect the Local User port:  Attach a multi-sync VGA monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the respective Local User ports using a USB keyboard and mouse.  Monitor - Attach a standard multi-sync VGA monitor to the HD15 (female) video port  Keyboard - Attach either a standard keyboard to the Mini- DIN6 (female) keyboard port, or a standard USB keyboard to one of the USB Type A (female) ports  Mouse - Attach either a standard mouse to the Mini-DIN6 (female) mouse port or a standard USB mouse to one of the USB Type A (female) ports You can use the Local Admin port to connect the KSX II directly to a workstation to manage your serial targets and configure the system with a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal. The Local Admin port requires the use of a standard null modem cable. Note: When local Authorization and Authentication is set to None, logging in to serial admin console requires username input. D. KVM Target Server Ports The KSX II uses standard UTP cabling (Cat5/5e/6) to connect to each target server. To connect a KVM target server to the KSX II: 1. Use the appropriate Computer Interface Module (CIM). 2. Attach the HD15 video connector of your CIM to the video port of your KVM target server. Ensure that your target server's video has already been configured to a supported resolution and refresh rate. For Sun servers, also ensure that your target server's video card has been set to output standard VGA (H-and-V sync) and not composite sync. 3. Attach the keyboard/mouse connector of your CIM to the corresponding ports on your target server. Using a standard straight-through UTP (Cat5/5e/6) cable, connect the CIM to an available server port on the back of your KSX II device. Note: The DCIM-USB G2 provides a small slide switch on the back of the CIM. Move the switch to P for PC-based USB target servers. Move the switch to S for Sun USB target servers. Power-cycle the CIM by removing the USB connector from the target server, then plugging it back in a few seconds later in order to apply the new switch position. E. Power Strip To connect the Dominion PX to the KSX II: 1. Plug one end of a Cat5 cable into the Serial port on the front of the Dominion PX. 2. Connect the other end of the Cat5 cable to either the Power Ctrl. 1 or Power Ctrl. 2 ports on the back of the KSX II. 3. Attach an AC power cord to the target server and an available rack PDU outlet. 4. Connect the rack PDU to an AC power source. Power on the KSX II device. Important: When using CC-SG, the power ports should be inactive before attaching rack PDUs that were swapped between the power ports. If this is not done, there is a possibility that the number of power outlets will not be correctly detected, especially after swapping 8 and 20 outlet rack PDU models. Diagram key KSX II PX serial port KSX II Power Ctrl. 1 Port or Power Ctrl. 2 Port Cat5 cable PX

Dominion KSX II Quick Setup Guide 1 QSG-DKSXII-v2.3.5-0E-E  255-62-5001-00-RoHS Dominion® KSX II Quick Setup Guide Thank you for your purchase of the KSX II, the industry's most full-featured, enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) and serial console switch. This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the KSX II. For additional information on any aspect of KSX II, see the accompanying KSX II User Guide, which can be downloaded from the Firmware and Documentation section (http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation/) of Raritan's website. Step 1: Configure the KVM Target Servers For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, KVM target servers running graphical user interfaces such as Windows®, Linux®, X-Windows, Solaris™, and KDE require configuration. The desktop background need not be completely solid but desktop backgrounds featuring photos or complex gradients might degrade performance. Ensure that the server video resolution and refresh rate are supported by KSX II and that the signal is non-interlaced. The KSX II supports these resolutions: Resolutions 640x350 @70Hz 1024x768@85 640x350 @85Hz 1024x768 @75Hz 640x400 @56Hz 1024x768 @90Hz 640x400 @84Hz 1024x768 @100Hz 640x400 @85Hz 1152x864 @60Hz 640x480 @60Hz 1152x864 @70Hz 640x480 @66.6Hz 1152x864 @75Hz 640x480 @72Hz 1152x864 @85Hz 640x480 @75Hz 1152x870 @75.1Hz 640x480 @85Hz 1152x900 @66Hz 720x400 @70Hz 1152x900 @76Hz 720x400 @84Hz 1280x720@60Hz 720x400 @85Hz 1280x960 @60Hz 800x600 @56Hz 1280x960 @85Hz Resolutions 800x600 @60Hz 1280x1024 @60Hz 800x600 @70Hz 1280x1024 @75Hz 800x600 @72Hz 1280x1024 @85Hz 800x600 @75Hz 1360x768@60Hz 800x600 @85Hz 1366x768@60Hz 800x600 @90Hz 1368x768@60Hz 800x600 @100Hz 1400x1050@60Hz 832x624 @75.1Hz 1440x900@60Hz 1024x768 @60Hz 1600x1200 @60Hz 1024x768@70 1680x1050@60Hz 1024x768@72 1920x1080@60Hz Mouse Modes The KSX II operates in several mouse modes:  Absolute Mouse Mode™ (D2CIM-VUSB only)  Intelligent Mouse Mode (do not use an animated mouse)  Standard Mouse Mode Mouse parameters do not have to be altered for Absolute Mouse Synchronization but D2CIM-VUSB or D2CIM-DVUSB is required for this mode. For both the Standard and Intelligent mouse modes, mouse parameters must be set to specific values, which are described here. Mouse configurations will vary on different target operating systems. Consult your OS documentation for additional detail. Dominion KSX II Quick Setup Guide 2 QSG-DKSXII-v2.3.5-0E-E  255-62-5001-00-RoHS Windows XP, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 Settings To configure KVM target servers running Windows XP®, Windows 2003® and Windows 2008®: 1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Choose Start > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Click the Pointer Options tab. c. In the Motion group:  Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed.  Disable the "Enhance pointer precision" option.  Disable the Snap To option.  Click OK. 2. Disable transition effects: a. Select the Display option from the Control Panel. b. Click the Appearance tab.  Click the Effects button.  Deselect the "Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips" option. 3. Click OK and close the Control Panel. Note: For KVM target servers running Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows 2008, you may wish to create a user name that will be used only for remote connections through the KSX II. This will enable you to keep the target server's slow mouse pointer motion/acceleration settings exclusive to the KSX II connection. Windows XP, 2000, and 2008 login pages revert to preset mouse parameters that differ from those suggested for optimal KSX II performance. As a result, mouse synchronization may not be optimal for these screens. WARNING! Proceed only if you are comfortable adjusting the registry on Windows KVM target servers. You can obtain better KSX II mouse synchronization at the login pages by using the Windows registry editor to change the following settings: HKey_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Mouse: > MouseSpeed = 0;MouseThreshold 1=0;MouseThreshold 2=0. Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Vista Settings To configure KVM target servers running Windows Vista® operating system: 1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Select "Advanced system settings" from the left navigation panel. The System Properties dialog opens. c. Click the Pointer Options tab. d. In the Motion group:  Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed.  Disable the "Enhanced pointer precision" option.  Click OK. 2. Disable animation and fade effects: a. Select the System option from the Control Panel. b. Select Performance Information then Tools > Advanced Tools > Adjust to adjust the appearance and performance of Windows. c. Click the Advanced tab. d. Click the Settings button in the Performance group to open the Performance Options dialog. e. Under Custom options, deselect the following checkboxes:  Animation options:  Animate controls and elements inside windows  Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing  Fade options:  Fade or slide menus into view  Fade or slide ToolTips into view  Fade out menu items after clicking 3. Click OK and Close the Control Panel. To configure KVM target servers running Windows 7® operating system: 1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Choose Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. b. Click the Pointer Options tab. c. In the Motion group:  Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed.  Disable the "Enhanced pointer precision" option.  Click OK. 2. Disable animation and fade effects: a. Select Control Panel > System and Security. b. Select System and then select "Advanced system settings" from the left navigation panel. The System Properties dialog appears. c. Click the Advanced tab. d. Click the Settings button in the Performance group to open the Performance Options dialog. e. Under Custom options, deselect the following checkboxes:  Animation options:  Animate controls and elements inside windows  Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing  Fade options:  Fade or slide menus into view  Fade or slide ToolTips into view  Fade out menu items after clicking 3. Click OK and Close the Control Panel. Dominion KSX II Quick Setup Guide 3 QSG-DKSXII-v2.3.5-0E-E  255-62-5001-00-RoHS Windows 2000 Settings To configure KVM target servers running Microsoft Windows 2000® operating system: 1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Choose Start > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Click the Motion tab.  Set the acceleration to None.  Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed.  Click OK. 2. Disable transition effects: a. Select the Display option from the Control Panel. b. Click the Effects tab.  Deselect the "Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips" option. 3. Click OK and close the Control Panel. Linux Settings To configure KVM target servers running Linux®:  (Standard Mouse Mode only) Set the mouse acceleration to exactly 1 and set the threshold to exactly 1. Enter the following command: xset mouse 1 1. This should be set for execution upon login. Sun Solaris Settings To configure KVM target servers running Sun® Solaris™: 1. Set the mouse acceleration value to exactly 1 and the threshold to exactly 1. 2. Ensure that your video card is set to a supported resolution and that its output is VGA, not composite sync. Apple Macintosh Settings To configure KVM target servers running Apple Mac: For KVM target servers running an Apple Macintosh® operating system, the preferred method is to use the D2CIM-VUSB and Absolute Mouse Synchronization. Note: 'USB Profile 'Mac OS-X, version 10.4.9 and later' must be selected from the USB Profile menu or the Port Configuration page. IBM AIX Settings To configure KVM target servers running IBM AIX®:  Go to the Style Manager, click on Mouse Settings and set Mouse Acceleration to 1.0 and Threshold to 3.0. QS R ule Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings To enable remote access to the KSX II, your network and firewall must allow communication on TCP Port 5000. You can also configure the KSX II to use a different TCP port, then allow communication on that port. To access the KSX II via a web browser, your firewall must also allow access to TCP Port 443 (Standard HTTPS). Access to TCP Port 80 (Standard HTTP) enables automatic redirection of HTTP requests to HTTPS. QS R ule Step 3: Connect the Equipment Connect the KSX II to the power supply, network, local PC, local video display, keyboard and mouse, KVM target servers, and serial targets. A. AC Power To connect the power supply: 1. Attach the included AC power cord to the KSX II and plug into an AC power outlet. B. Network Port The KSX II provides two Ethernet ports for failover purposes (not for load-balancing). By default, only LAN1 is active and the automatic failover is disabled. When enabled, if the KSX II internal network interface or the network switch to which it is connected becomes unavailable, LAN2 will be enabled using the same IP address. Note: Because a failover port is not activated until after a failover has actually occurred, Raritan recommends that you either not monitor the failover port or monitor it only after a failover occurs. To connect the network: 1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (included) from the network port labeled LAN1 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router. 2. To make use of the optional KSX II Ethernet failover capabilities:  Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port labeled LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router. Dominion KSX II Quick Setup Guide 4 QSG-DKSXII-v2.3.5-0E-E  255-62-5001-00-RoHS  Enable Automatic Failover on the Network Configuration page. Note: Use both network ports only if you want to use one as a failover port. C. Local User Port (Local Video, Display and Keyboard) and Local Admin Port For convenient access to KVM target servers and serial devices while at the rack, use the KSX II Local Access port. While the local port is required for installation and setup, it is optional for subsequent use. The local port provides the KSX II Local Console graphical user interface for administration and target server access. To connect the Local User port:  Attach a multi-sync VGA monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the respective Local User ports using a USB keyboard and mouse. Connection Description Monitor Attach a standard multi-sync VGA monitor to the HD15 (female) video port. Keyboard Attach a standard USB keyboard to one of the USB Type A (female) ports. Mouse Attach a standard USB mouse to one of the USB Type A (female) ports. You can use the Local Admin port to connect the KSX II directly to a workstation to manage your serial targets and configure the system with a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal. The Local Admin port requires the use of a standard null modem cable. Note: When Local Authorization and Authentication is set to None, logging in to serial admin console requires username input. D. KVM Target Server Ports The KSX II uses standard UTP cabling (Cat5/5e/6) to connect to each target server. To connect a KVM target server to the KSX II: 1. Use the appropriate Computer Interface Module (CIM). 2. Attach the HD15 video connector of your CIM to the video port of your KVM target server. Ensure that your target server's video has already been configured to a supported resolution and refresh rate. For Sun servers, also ensure that your target server's video card has been set to output standard VGA (H-and-V sync) and not composite sync. 3. Attach the keyboard/mouse connector of your CIM to the corresponding ports on your target server. Using a standard straight-through UTP (Cat5/5e/6) cable, connect the CIM to an available server port on the back of your KSX II device. Note: The DCIM-USB G2 provides a small slide switch on the back of the CIM. Move the switch to P for PC-based USB target servers. Move the switch to S for Sun USB target servers. A new switch position takes effect only after the CIM is power-cycled. To power-cycle the CIM, remove the USB connector from the target server and plug it back in a few seconds later. E. Rack PDU (Power Strip) To connect the Dominion PX to the KSX II: 1. Plug one end of a Cat5 cable into the Serial port on the front of the Dominion PX. 2. Connect the other end of the Cat5 cable to either the Power Ctrl. 1 or Power Ctrl. 2 ports on the back of the KSX II. 3. Attach an AC power cord to the target server and an available rack PDU outlet. 4. Connect the rack PDU to an AC power source. 5. Power on the KSX II device. Important: When using CC-SG, the power ports should be inactive before attaching rack PDUs that were swapped between the power ports. If this is not done, there is a possibility that the number of power outlets will not be correctly detected, especially after swapping 8 and 20 outlet rack PDU models.

KSX II Quick Setup Guide 1 QSG-DKSXII-v2.3.0-0D-E  255-62-5001-00-RoHS Dominion® KSX II Quick Setup Guide Thank you for your purchase of the KSX II, the industry's most full-featured, enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) and serial console switch. This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the KSX II. For additional information on any aspect of KSX II, see the accompanying KSX II User Guide, which can be downloaded from the Firmware and Documentation section (http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation/) of Raritan's website. Step 1: Configure the KVM Target Servers For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, KVM target servers running graphical user interfaces such as Windows ®, Linux ®, X-Windows, Solaris ™, and KDE require configuration. The desktop background need not be completely solid but desktop backgrounds featuring photos or complex gradients might degrade performance. Ensure that the server video resolution and refresh rate are supported by KSX II and that the signal is non-interlaced. The KSX II supports these resolutions: Resolutions 640x350 @70Hz 1024x768 @75Hz 640x350 @85Hz 1024x768 @90Hz 640x400 @56Hz 1024x768 @100Hz 640x400 @84Hz 1152x864 @60Hz 640x400 @85Hz 1152x864 @70Hz 640x480 @60Hz 1152x864 @75Hz 640x480 @66.6Hz 1152x864 @85Hz 640x480 @72Hz 1152x870 @75.1Hz 640x480 @75Hz 1152x900 @66Hz 640x480 @85Hz 1152x900 @76Hz 720x400 @70Hz 1280x720@60Hz 720x400 @84Hz 1280x960 @60Hz 720x400 @85Hz 1280x960 @85Hz 800x600 @56Hz 1280x1024 @60Hz 800x600 @60Hz 1280x1024 @75Hz 800x600 @70Hz 1280x1024 @85Hz 800x600 @72Hz 1360x768@60Hz Resolutions 800x600 @75Hz 1366x768@60Hz 800x600 @85Hz 1368x768@60Hz 800x600 @90Hz 1400x1050@60Hz 800x600 @100Hz 1440x900@60Hz 832x624 @75.1Hz 1600x1200 @60Hz 1024x768 @60Hz 1680x1050@60Hz Mouse Modes The KSX II operates in several mouse modes:  Absolute Mouse Mode ™ (D2CIM-VUSB only)  Intelligent Mouse Mode (do not use an animated mouse)  Standard Mouse Mode Mouse parameters do not have to be altered for Absolute Mouse Synchronization but D2CIM-VUSB or D2CIM-DVUSB is required for this mode. For both the Standard and Intelligent mouse modes, mouse parameters must be set to specific values, which are described here. Mouse configurations will vary on different target operating systems. Consult your OS documentation for additional detail. Windows XP, Windows 2003 and Windows 2008 Settings To configure KVM target servers running Windows XP ®, Windows 2003 ® and Windows 2008 ®: 1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Choose Start > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Click the Pointer Options tab. c. In the Motion group:  Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed. KSX II Quick Setup Guide 2 QSG-DKSXII-v2.3.0-0D-E  255-62-5001-00-RoHS  Disable the "Enhance pointer precision" option.  Disable the Snap To option.  Click OK. 2. Disable transition effects: a. Select the Display option from the Control Panel. b. Click the Appearance tab.  Click the Effects button.  Deselect the "Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips" option. 3. Click OK and close the Control Panel. Note: For KVM target servers running Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows 2008, you may wish to create a user name that will be used only for remote connections through the KSX II. This will enable you to keep the target server's slow mouse pointer motion/acceleration settings exclusive to the KSX II connection. Windows XP, 2000, and 2008 login pages revert to preset mouse parameters that differ from those suggested for optimal KSX II performance. As a result, mouse synchronization may not be optimal for these screens. WARNING! Proceed only if you are comfortable adjusting the registry on Windows KVM target servers. You can obtain better KSX II mouse synchronization at the login pages by using the Windows registry editor to change the following settings: HKey_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Mouse: > MouseSpeed = 0;MouseThreshold 1=0;MouseThreshold 2=0. Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Vista Settings To configure KVM target servers running Windows Vista ® operating system: 1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Choose Start > Settings > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Select "Advanced system settings" from the left navigation panel. The System Properties dialog opens. c. Click the Pointer Options tab. d. In the Motion group:  Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed.  Disable the "Enhanced pointer precision" option.  Click OK. 2. Disable animation and fade effects: a. Select the System option from the Control Panel. b. Select Performance Information then Tools > Advanced Tools > Adjust to adjust the appearance and performance of Windows. c. Click the Advanced tab. d. Click the Settings button in the Performance group to open the Performance Options dialog. e. Under Custom options, deselect the following checkboxes:  Animation options:  Animate controls and elements inside windows  Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing  Fade options:  Fade or slide menus into view  Fade or slide ToolTips into view  Fade out menu items after clicking 3. Click OK and Close the Control Panel. To configure KVM target servers running Windows 7 ® operating system: 1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Choose Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. b. Click the Pointer Options tab. c. In the Motion group:  Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed.  Disable the "Enhanced pointer precision" option.  Click OK. 2. Disable animation and fade effects: a. Select Control Panel > System and Security. b. Select System and then select "Advanced system settings" from the left navigation panel. The System Properties dialog appears. c. Click the Advanced tab. d. Click the Settings button in the Performance group to open the Performance Options dialog. e. Under Custom options, deselect the following checkboxes:  Animation options:  Animate controls and elements inside windows  Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing  Fade options:  Fade or slide menus into view  Fade or slide ToolTips into view  Fade out menu items after clicking 3. Click OK and Close the Control Panel. Windows 2000 Settings To configure KVM target servers running Microsoft Windows 2000 ® operating system: 1. Configure the mouse settings: a. Choose Start > Control Panel > Mouse. b. Click the Motion tab.  Set the acceleration to None.  Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed.  Click OK. 2. Disable transition effects: KSX II Quick Setup Guide 3 QSG-DKSXII-v2.3.0-0D-E  255-62-5001-00-RoHS a. Select the Display option from the Control Panel. b. Click the Effects tab.  Deselect the "Use the following transition effect for menus and tooltips" option. 3. Click OK and close the Control Panel. Linux Settings To configure KVM target servers running Linux ®:  (Standard Mouse Mode only) Set the mouse acceleration to exactly 1 and set the threshold to exactly 1. Enter the following command: xset mouse 1 1. This should be set for execution upon login. Sun Solaris Settings To configure KVM target servers running Sun ® Solaris ™: 1. Set the mouse acceleration value to exactly 1 and the threshold to exactly 1. 2. Ensure that your video card is set to a supported resolution and that its output is VGA, not composite sync. Apple Macintosh Settings To configure KVM target servers running Apple Mac: For KVM target servers running an Apple Macintosh ® operating system, the preferred method is to use the D2CIM-VUSB and Absolute Mouse Synchronization. Note: 'USB Profile 'Mac OS-X, version 10.4.9 and later' must be selected from the USB Profile menu or the Port Configuration page. IBM AIX Settings To configure KVM target servers running IBM AIX ®:  Go to the Style Manager, click on Mouse Settings and set Mouse Acceleration to 1.0 and Threshold to 3.0. QS Rule Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings To enable remote access to the KSX II, your network and firewall must allow communication on TCP Port 5000. You can also configure the KSX II to use a different TCP port, then allow communication on that port. To access the KSX II via a web browser, your firewall must also allow access to TCP Port 443 (Standard HTTPS). Access to TCP Port 80 (Standard HTTP) enables automatic redirection of HTTP requests to HTTPS. QS Rule Step 3: Connect the Equipment Connect the KSX II to the power supply, network, local PC, KVM target servers, and serial targets. A. AC Power To connect the power supply: 1. Attach the included AC power cord to the KSX II and plug into an AC power outlet. B. Network Port The KSX II provides two Ethernet ports for failover purposes (not for load-balancing). By default, only LAN1 is active and the automatic failover is disabled. When enabled, if the KSX II internal network interface or the network switch to which it is connected becomes unavailable, LAN2 will be enabled using the same IP address. Note: Because a failover port is not activated until after a failover has actually occurred, Raritan recommends that you either not monitor the failover port or monitor it only after a failover occurs. To connect the network: 1. Connect a standard Ethernet cable (included) from the network port labeled LAN1 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router. 2. To make use of the optional KSX II Ethernet failover capabilities:  Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port labeled LAN2 to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router.  Enable Automatic Failover on the Network Configuration page. Note: Use both network ports only if you want to use one as a failover port. C. Local User Port (Local PC) and Local Admin Port For convenient access to KVM target servers and serial devices while at the rack, use the KSX II Local Access port. While the local port is required for installation and setup, it is optional for subsequent use. The local port provides the KSX II Local Console graphical user interface for administration and target server access.

Copyright © 2013 Raritan, Inc. DKSXII-v2.5.0-0F-E February 2013 255-62-4030-00 Dominion KSX II User Guide Release 2.5.0 This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without express prior written consent of Raritan, Inc. © Copyright 2013 Raritan, Inc. All third-party software and hardware mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of and are the property of their respective holders. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful interference. VCCI Information (Japan) Raritan is not responsible for damage to this product resulting from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, non-Raritan modification of the product, or other events outside of Raritan's reasonable control or not arising under normal operating conditions. If a power cable is included with this product, it must be used exclusively for this product. In Raritan products which require Rack Mounting, please follow these precautions:  Operation temperature in a closed rack environment may be greater than room temperature. Do not exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the appliances. See Specifications (on page 296).  Ensure sufficient airflow through the rack environment.  Mount equipment in the rack carefully to avoid uneven mechanical loading.  Connect equipment to the supply circuit carefully to avoid overloading circuits.  Ground all equipment properly, especially supply connections, such as power strips (other than direct connections), to the branch circuit. iii Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 KSX II Overview ............................................................................................................................. 2 What's New in Help ........................................................................................................................ 4 KSX II Help .................................................................................................................................... 4 Related Documentation ....................................................................................................... 5 KSX II Client Applications .............................................................................................................. 5 Virtual Media .................................................................................................................................. 6 Product Photos .............................................................................................................................. 6 Product Features ........................................................................................................................... 7 Hardware ............................................................................................................................. 7 Software ............................................................................................................................... 8 External Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 8 Terminology ................................................................................................................................. 11 Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ 13 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 14 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 14 Default Login Information ............................................................................................................. 14 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................. 15 Step 1: Configure KVM Target Servers ............................................................................. 15 Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings ..................................................................... 24 Step 3: Connect the Equipment ......................................................................................... 25 Step 4: Configure the KSX II ............................................................................................. 30 Step 5: Launch the KSX II Remote Console ..................................................................... 37 Step 6: Configure the Keyboard Language (Optional) ...................................................... 38 Chapter 3 Working with Target Servers 40 Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................... 40 KSX II Local Console: KSX II Devices .............................................................................. 41 KSX II Remote Console Interface...................................................................................... 42 Proxy Server Configuration for Use with MPC, VKC and AKC.................................................... 55 Virtual KVM Client (VKC) ............................................................................................................. 56 About the Virtual KVM Client ............................................................................................. 57 Connecting to a KVM Target Server.................................................................................. 57 Toolbar Buttons and Status Bar Icons ............................................................................... 57 Switching Between KVM Target Servers .......................................................................... 60 Power Controlling a Target Server .................................................................................... 60 Disconnecting KVM Target Servers .................................................................................. 61 Choosing USB Profiles ...................................................................................................... 61 Connection Properties ....................................................................................................... 62

Copyright © 2011 Raritan, Inc. DKSXII-v2.3.5-0E-E March 2011 255-62-4030-00 Dominion KSX II User Guide 2.3.5 This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without express prior written consent of Raritan, Inc. © Copyright 2011 Raritan, Inc. All third-party software and hardware mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of and are the property of their respective holders. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful interference. VCCI Information (Japan) Raritan is not responsible for damage to this product resulting from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, non-Raritan modification of the product, or other events outside of Raritan's reasonable control or not arising under normal operating conditions. iii Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 KSX II Overview ............................................................................................................................. 2 KSX II Help .................................................................................................................................... 4 Related Documentation ....................................................................................................... 4 KSX II Client Applications .............................................................................................................. 4 Virtual Media .................................................................................................................................. 5 Product Features ........................................................................................................................... 5 Hardware ............................................................................................................................. 5 Software ............................................................................................................................... 6 External Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 7 Terminology ................................................................................................................................... 9 Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ 11 Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 12 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Default Login Information ............................................................................................................. 12 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................. 13 Step 1: Configure KVM Target Servers ............................................................................. 13 Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings ..................................................................... 22 Step 3: Connect the Equipment ......................................................................................... 23 Step 4: Configure the KSX II ............................................................................................. 28 Valid Special Characters for Target Names ...................................................................... 31 Step 5 (Optional): Configure Keyboard Language ............................................................ 35 Chapter 3 Working with Target Servers 36 Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................... 36 KSX II Local Console: KSX II Devices .............................................................................. 37 KSX II Remote Console Interface...................................................................................... 38 Proxy Server Configuration for use with MPC, VKC and AKC .................................................... 50 Virtual KVM Client (VKC) ............................................................................................................. 51 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 51 Connecting to a KVM Target Server ................................................................................. 51 Toolbar ............................................................................................................................... 51 Switching Between KVM Target Servers .......................................................................... 53 Power Controlling a Target Server .................................................................................... 53 Disconnecting KVM Target Servers .................................................................................. 54 Choosing USB Profiles ...................................................................................................... 54 Connection Properties ....................................................................................................... 55 Connection Information ..................................................................................................... 57 Keyboard Options .............................................................................................................. 57 Contents iv Video Properties ................................................................................................................ 63 Mouse Options................................................................................................................... 68 VKC Virtual Media ............................................................................................................. 73 Smart Cards ....................................................................................................................... 74 Tool Options ...................................................................................................................... 76 View Options ...................................................................................................................... 79 Help Options ...................................................................................................................... 80 Active KVM Client (AKC) ............................................................................................................. 80 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 80 AKC Supported .NET Framework, Operating Systems and Browsers ............................. 81 Prerequisites for Using AKC .............................................................................................. 82 Multi-Platform Client (MPC) ......................................................................................................... 82 Launching MPC from a Web Browser ............................................................................... 82 Raritan Serial Console (RSC) ...................................................................................................... 83 Opening RSC from the Remote Console .......................................................................... 83 Chapter 4 Rack PDU (Power Strip) Outlet Control 86 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 86 Turning Outlets On/Off and Cycling Power ................................................................................. 87 Chapter 5 Virtual Media 90 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 91 Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media .......................................................................................... 94 Using Virtual Media via VKC and AKC in a Windows Environment ............................................ 95 Using Virtual Media ...................................................................................................................... 96 File Server Setup (File Server ISO Images Only) ........................................................................ 98 Connecting to Virtual Media ....................................................................................................... 100 Local Drives ..................................................................................................................... 100 Conditions when Read/Write is Not Available ................................................................. 101 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images .................................................................................... 101 Disconnecting Virtual Media ...................................................................................................... 103 Chapter 6 USB Profiles 104 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 104 CIM Compatibility ....................................................................................................................... 105 Available USB Profiles ............................................................................................................... 105 Selecting Profiles for a KVM Port .............................................................................................. 111 Mouse Modes when Using the Mac OS-X USB Profile with a DCIM-VUSB ................... 112 Chapter 7 User Management 113 User Groups ............................................................................................................................... 113 User Group List................................................................................................................ 114 Relationship Between Users and Groups ....................................................................... 114 Adding a New User Group ............................................................................................... 114 Modifying an Existing User Group ................................................................................... 119