Dominion KX is an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM switch that provides 2, 3, 4, or 5 concurrent users with BIOS-level control of up to 32 servers or other IT devices from a single KVM console--providing the industry's highest port density. It puts secure, server control in the hands of authenticated users whether at the rack, on-site, or off-site without blocking remote users when accessed locally.
Dominion KX is accessible via popular Web browsers running on most major operating systems. A "plug-and-play," 1U appliance, Dominion KX is a completely self-contained system that installs in minutes. It combines bulletproof security, flexibility, integrated remote power control and the highest quality video available. A built-in modem ensures emergency access to mission-critical servers, even when the network or Internet is unavailable. When integrated with Raritan's CommandCenter® centralized device management solution, Dominion KX supports single-view, enterprise-wide control.
The newest member of the Dominion KX Series, Dominion KX101, a 1-Remote user, 1-port KVM-over-IP device, takes the Dominion Series into the next generation of KVM-over-IP. KX101 is engineered to provide the same bulletproof security, feature-rich management functionality and high quality video, over an IP network in a "zero-U" form factor as current KX models. You get all the features of a Dominion KX, even in remote sites that have only 1 or 2 servers. KX 101 integrates with all of Raritan's other building blocks, making it easy to build exactly the solution you need—in addition to offering the option of centralized device management via integration with Raritan's CommandCenter® Secure Gateway.
Dominion KX is available in 6 models, providing one, two or four digital channel access to 16 or 32 servers. Raritan is the only KVM-over-IP vendor with two and four channel 32 port models. Raritan is the only vendor providing a "zero-U", 1-Remote user, 1-port KVM-over-IP device with the ability to integrate with a centralized management device like CommandCenter Secure Gateway, without the need for additional user licenses.
A true data center appliance, Dominion KX provides its entire feature set out-of-the-box: 128-bit encryption, remote power control, dual failover Ethernet, Syslog, as well as LDAP, Radius and Active Directory® integration.
Remote users can easily access Dominion KX from Windows®, Linux®, Sun® or Mac® desktops via most Web browser or via modem.
Dominion® KX consists of two main components: the digital KVM switch and Computer Interface Modules (CIMs).
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The switch connects to each CIM to provide KVM-over-IP capability for remote access along with simultaneous local access for controlling servers at the rack.
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Each CIM connects to the KVM ports of an individual server and converts the video signal for transmission up to 150 feet over UTP (Cat5/5e/6) cabling. The CIMs also deliver Raritans patented "keep-alive" keyboard/mouse emulation.
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Raritan's client software is automatically downloaded via browser; Stand-alone versions of client software can be pre-installed for modem access.
Feature
Benefit
Hardware Features
Multiple Hardware Models
Dominion KX's multiple hardware models enable simultaneous access by 1,
2 or 4 remote users to 16 or 32 servers.
Advanced Video Resolution Detection Hardware
Dominion KX hardware employs Raritan's next generation KVM-over-IP technology
with advanced video resolution detection hardware. When a user switches
between servers, this system automatically transitions to the new video
source quickly and accurately.
Connectivity Features
1, 2 or 4 Concurrent Remote IP Users
Dominion KX provides KVM over IP access to 1, 2, or 4 simultaneous, remote
users depending on the model purchased. This is achieved while allowing
full, unblocked local port access.
16 or 32 Server Ports
Users can connect up to 16 or 32 servers to each Dominion KX via Cat5
cabling. Raritan is the first KVM-over-IP vendor with two and four channel
32 port models.
Remote Network Access / KVM Over IP
Dominion KX extends Raritan's award-winning IP-Reach video compression
circuitry, the industry's highest-performing KVM-over-IP technology. Users
can access Dominion KX from anywhere on the network (LAN, WAN, Internet,
dial-up), allowing administrators to troubleshoot, reconfigure, reboot and
even power cycle servers remotely.
The Dominion KX provides a universal level of KVM access through the industry¡¯s
broadest and most flexible OS, platform, and browser access. Access targets
from multiple computer platforms, through the leading browsers or standalone,
with no client license fees or cumbersome software licensing.
Multi-Platform Access and Control for Windows®, Linux®, Sun/Solaris®and
Macintosh®
In addition to Raritan's Remote Client (RRC) for the Windows platform,
Raritan's Java based Multi-Platform Client (MPC) can be used by Linux, Sun/Solaris
and Macintosh users.
Leading Browser Support Including Firefox and Mozilla
Raritan¡¯s client software supports the major Web browsers including Internet
Explorer, Firefox, Mozilla and Netscape
Raritan Virtual Desktop
Full Screen Video Display
With the Dominion KX's Full Screen Video Display, users appear to be directly
connected to the target server. The user views the full video display from
the target server without window borders or toolbars.
Flexible Video Scaling
In many instances the user would like to "scale," i.e. stretch
or compress the target server's video display to fit the display window
on the client. With the KX's flexible scaling, the customer is not restricted
to fixed sized windows, but can drag the window border to the desired size,
including small thumbnail views.
Fast Video Switching
Once the Dominion KX's advanced video resolution detection has calculated
a target servers video characteristics, connections to the server occur
almost instantaneously. This gives the KX user immediate access in most
cases to all connected servers.
Transparent Keyboard Handling
Transparent Keyboard Handling means that virtually all user keystrokes
are sent to the target server and not processed by the desktop client. This
key feature of the Raritan Virtual Desktop obviates the need for most keyboard
macros and allows the user to directly interact with the target server with
a higher level of connectivity.
Software Features
"Plug and Play" Appliance — Quick and Easy Setup
Dominion KX is a completely self-contained system (i.e. an appliance).
All KX features, including authentication and Web access, are built into
the unit and do not require the use of additional server
Security Features
128-bit SSL Encryption
Dominion KX incorporates an extremely high level of data security to ensure
that customer server environments are protected from malicious hackers.
Video Encryption
Dominion KX securely encrypts the video stream in addition to keyboard
and mouse data.
RADIUS, LDAP and Active Directory® Integration
Dominion KX integrates with industry-standard directory servers, such
as Microsoft's Active Directory, using either the LDAP or RADIUS protocols.
This allows Dominion KX to utilize pre-existing username/password databases
for security.
Management Features
Remote Management and Administration
Administrators can perform all management, administration and configuration
operations using a simple graphical user interface, from the convenience
of their desktop.
Raritan CommandCenter® Integration
Like the rest of the Dominion Series, Dominion KX features complete CommandCenter
integration, allowing enterprise users to consolidate all Dominion devices
into a single logical system, with a single IP address, and a single management
interface.
Firmware Upgrade over Ethernet
Dominion KX firmware upgrades can be downloaded directly from the Raritan
Web site and upgrades can be performed via the network.
