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How many users can remotely access servers on each Dominion KX II?
The Dominion KX II models offer remote connections for up to eight users per channel for simultaneous access and control of a unique target server. For one-channel devices like the DKX2-116, up to eight remote users can access and control a single target server. For two-channel devices, like the DKX2-216, up to eight users can access and control the server on channel one and up to another eight users on channel two. For four-channel devices, up to eight users per channel, for a total of 32 (8 x 4) users, can access and control four servers in a similar fashion.
Can two people look at the same server at the same time?
Yes, actually up to eight people can access and control any single server at the same time.
Can two people access the same server, one remotely and one from the local port?
Yes, the local port is completely independent of the remote "ports." The local port can access the same server using the PC-Share feature.
In order to access the Dominion KX II from a client, what hardware, software or network configuration is required?
Because the Dominion KX II is completely web-accessible, it doesn't require installation of proprietary software on clients used for access. An optional installed client is available on Raritan.com. This is required for access by external modem.
The Dominion KX II can be accessed through major web browsers including Internet Explorer, Mozilla, and Firefox. The Dominion KX II can now be accessed on Windows, Linux, Sun Solaris and Macintosh desktops, via Raritan's Java-based Multi-Platform Client (MPC) and the new Virtual KVM Client.
The Dominion KX II administrators can also perform remote management (set passwords and security, rename servers, change IP address, and so forth.) using a convenient browser-based interface.
How do I access servers connected to the Dominion KX II if the network ever becomes unavailable?
The Dominion KX II offers a dedicated modem port for attaching an external modem, so you can access your servers via modem if the network is unavailable.
What is the file size of the Virtual KVM Client applet that is used to access the Dominion KX II? How long does it take to retrieve?
The Virtual KVM Client applet used to access the Dominion KX II is approximately 500KB in size. The following chart describes the approximate time required to retrieve the Dominion KX II's applet at different network speeds:
Speed |
Description |
Time |
|---|---|---|
100Mbps |
Theoretical 100Mbit network speed |
0.05 seconds |
60Mbps |
Likely practical 100Mbit network speed |
0.08 seconds |
10Mbps |
Theoretical 10Mbit network speed |
.4 seconds |
6Mbps |
Likely practical 10Mbit network speed |
.8 seconds |
512Kbps |
Cable modem download speed (typical) |
8 seconds |
How do I access servers connected to the Dominion KX II if the network ever becomes unavailable?
The Dominion KX II's local ports always allow access to servers from the rack, regardless of the network condition.
Do you have a non-Windows client?
Yes. Both the Virtual KVM Client and the Multi-Platform Client (MPC), allow non-Windows users to connect to KVM target servers through the Dominion KX I and Dominion KX II switches. MPC can be run via web browsers and standalone. Refer to Virtual KVM Client and Raritan Multi-Platform Client (MPC) Supported Operating Systems for more information.
Sometimes during a Virtual KVM Client session, the Alt key appears to get stuck. What should I do?
This usually occurs in situations when the Alt key is held and not released. For instance, continuing to press the Alt key while pressing the space bar might cause the focus to change from the target server to the client PC.
The local operating system then interprets this key combination and consequently triggers the action for this key combination in the active window (the client PC).