Dominion® LX

Raritan’s Dominion LX is the KVM-over-IP switch that provides IT managers in small to midsize business (SMB) environments with local and remote BIOS-level access and control of up to 16 servers, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week no matter where you are. With tiering, multiple Dominion LX switches can be connected together, and up to 256 servers can be accessed.

As the most compatible KVM-over-IP switch in its class, the Dominion LX supports analog VGA, as well as digital DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort video technology, in a single switch.

The Dominion LX modern architecture platform supports High Definition (HD) 1920x1080 remote video resolution for a crisp, clear view into your server infrastructure. Unlike other KVM-over-IP switches for SMBs, the Dominion LX offers economical, remote access and the ability to install OS and software from anywhere using Universal Virtual Media™, efficient reliable server management through a common and modern GUI, and low cost flexible computer interface modules (CIMs) for a minimum initial investment.

With the Dominion LX you will be able to access and manage the servers that store your critical business information, wherever and whenever you need to.

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OVERVIEW

The reliable and secure Dominion LX is Raritan’s newest, KVM-over-IP switch that provides SMBs with:

Need	Dominion LX Feature
Economical, secure remote access from anywhere	Local and Remote User Support for one or two remote users, with an independent local port for non-blocking access. Raritan’s Universal Virtual Media™ - mount media devices on remote servers enabling IT management from anywhere. * Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) - 128-bit and 256-bit encryption for added security. Asian language remote user interfaces
Efficient, reliable server management	Secure, remote BIOS level access and control, for effective server management even if the OS is unresponsive. Modern, easy-to-use, common browser-based GUI simplifies local and remote server access and management. Absolute Mouse Synchronization™ ensures that the remote and target server mouse pointers stay in sync, making server management easy. *
Minimum initial investment*	Multiplatform Computer Interface Modules (CIMs) and MCUTP cable bundles for low cost Dominion LX to server connections. Tiering enables multiple Dominion LX switches to be connected together. Manage up to 256 servers from a single console.

Dominion LX is available in three models. See the ordering tab for ordering information:

DLX-108 (1 local user, 1 remote user; 8 KVM ports)
DLX-116 (1 local user, 1 remote user; 16 KVM ports)
DLX-216 (1 local user, 2 remote users; 16 KVM ports)

* Dominion Virtual Media CIMs are required for the virtual media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization features:

The D2CIM-DVUSB has dual USB connectors and should be purchased by customers who wish to utilize virtual media at the OS and BIOS levels
The D2CIM-VUSB has a single USB connector and is for customers who will use virtual media at the OS level.
LX now supports DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort video with the D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI, D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI and D2CIM-DVUSB-DP CIMs

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FEATURES

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Features	Benefits
Hardware
Next-Generation, Modern Hardware Architecture	Dominion LX is a true next-generation switch with an advanced hardware and software architecture specifically for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). This innovative design, found in three hardware models, enables new levels of KVM-over-IP performance, reliability, usability, compatibility and security.
High Performance, Next-Generation Video Hardware with HD Resolution	Dominion LX’s KVM-over-IP engine uses Raritan’s next-generation technology, providing users with ultra-fast video screen refresh, 1920 x 1080 high-definition, remote video resolution, and advanced color calibration.
Quick and Easy Appliance Setup – “Plug and Play” Mouse Synchronization	Dominion LX is a secure, Linux^®-based hardware appliance. All standard Dominion LX features, including authentication and Web access, are built into the unit and do not require the use of an additional server.
Three USB Ports for Keyboard, Mouse and USB Media	The Dominion LX has three USB 2.0 ports on the back panel, for local keyboard, mouse and USB media.
1U Form Factor	The Dominion LX is only 1U (UST sized) in height, making the Dominion LX an extremely rack-efficient KVM-over-IP solution.
Cat5 Cabling	Dominion LX interconnects with each server via standard, economical Cat5 (UTP) cabling. Servers may be located up to 150 cable feet from the Dominion LX unit. Users can connect up to 8 or 16 servers to each Dominion LX via Cat5 cabling
Multiplatform Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)	Dominion LX supports Dominion CIMs, virtual media CIMs, MCUTP cable CIMs and serial CIMs. Servers and PC’s with analog VGA video, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort digital video are supported. Dominion CIMs operate at distances of up to 150 feet from the Dominion LX switch, depending on server resolution.
Modem Port for Emergency Access	The Dominion LX modem port provides emergency remote access if the data network is unavailable.
KVM-over-IP Connectivity
One or Two Concurrent Remote IP Users	Dominion LX provides KVM-over-IP access to one or two simultaneous, remote users depending on the model purchased. Session sharing provides for full, unblocked local port access.
Remote Network Access – KVM over IP	Users can access Dominion LX from anywhere on the network (LAN, WAN, Internet and dial-up), allowing administrators to troubleshoot, reconfigure, reboot and even reimage servers remotely.
Fully Independent Browser‑Based Local Console Port	The Dominion LX features a common, browser-based interface and full management functionality at the local port, providing a consistent user experience that is easy to learn. In addition, convenient hotkey switching between servers is supported.
Flexible Tiering (Cascading) of up to 256 Servers	Customers can connect (e.g., tier) multiple Dominion LX switches together, and access the attached servers in the data center or from a remote PC. Up to 256 servers can be accessed via a consolidated port list or via search (with wildcards).
Asian Languages – Japanese and Simplified/Traditional Chinese	The Dominion LX’s remote HTML user interface and the KVM clients support the Japanese, simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese languages.
Dual Stack IP Networking – IPv4 and IPv6	The Dominion LX provides dual stack IP networking with simultaneous support of IPv4 and IPv6.
Virtual Media	The benefits of virtual media – mounting of remote drives/media on the target server to support software installation, remote booting and diagnostics – are available in all the Dominion LX models. USB profiles allow virtual media connections to a wider variety of BIOS versions.
KVM Client Access and Control
Next-Generation Common User Interface	The Dominion LX has a next-generation, browser-based user interface that is common across the local port, remote access, management software as well as other Raritan products – enhancing usability and productivity.
Multi-platform support	Raritan’s Windows^® and Java™-based KVM clients provide multiplatform access and control on Windows, Linux, Sun^®/Solaris™ and Macintosh^® desktops.
Firmware Upgrades over Ethernet	Dominion LX firmware upgrades can be downloaded directly from the Raritan website, and upgrades can be performed via the network. Dominion LX D2CIMs connected to the switch will also be upgraded.
Remote Video
Full-Screen Video Display with Flexible Video Scaling	With the Dominion LX’s full-screen video display, users appear to be directly connected to the target server, without window borders or toolbars. With the “pop-up” menu bar, users can run KVM client functions while in full-screen mode. With the Dominion LX’s flexible scaling, the user is not restricted to fixed-size windows, but can drag the window border to the desired size, including small thumbnail views.
Port Scanning and Thumbnail Views	View selected servers as a slide show and/or real-time thumbnail views. The user can select a list of servers, set the scan interval and quickly access a given server. Works remotely and locally.
Fast Video Switching	Once the Dominion LX’s advanced video resolution detection has calculated a target server’s video characteristics, connections to the server occur almost instantaneously. This gives the Dominion LX user immediate access in most cases to all connected servers.
Mouse and Keyboard
Absolute Mouse Synchronization™	The Absolute Mouse Synchronization™ feature is the ultimate mouse synchronization solution. For Windows and Mac^® servers with a compatible USB mouse port, there is no need to adjust the mouse settings on the target server – plug-and-play. This reduces installation time and ensures that the remote and target server mouse pointers never go out of synchronization. This feature is enabled by the D2CIM-VUSB and D2CIM-DVUSB virtual media CIMs.
Intelligent Mouse Synchronization™	Most KVM switches require the customer to manually adjust the mouse motion and mouse acceleration settings for all connected target servers for each KVM user. With the Intelligent Mouse Synchronization option, manual configuration is eliminated for many servers. The system can automatically adjust to the server’s mouse settings, enhancing the plug-and-play operation of the mouse.
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 obviates the need for most keyboard macros and allows the user to interact directly with the target server with a higher level of connectivity.
Security Features
AES Encryption	The Dominion LX utilizes the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption for added security. 128-bit and 256-bit AES encryption is available. AES is a U.S. government–approved cryptographic algorithm that is recommended by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the FIPS Standard 197.
Video and Virtual Media Encryption	Dominion LX securely encrypts the video stream, keyboard and mouse data, and virtual media transmissions.
Local and Remote Authentication	Dominion LX integrates with industry-standard directory servers, such as Microsoft^®Active Directory^®, using either the LDAP or RADIUS protocols. This allows the Dominion LX to use pre-existing username/password databases for security.
Configurable, Strong Password Checking	The Dominion LX has administrator-configurable, strong password checking to ensure that user-created passwords meet corporate and/or government standards and are resistant to brute-force hacking.
Local Authentication with Users, Groups and Permissions	In addition to external authentication, the Dominion LX supports local authentication. Administrators can define users and groups with customizable administration and port access permissions.
Multiple Security Features	Dominion LX offers many additional security features, including password aging, inactivity timers, group permissions, per-port authorization, etc.

FAQ

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Question	Answer
Overview
What is the Dominion LX?	The Dominion LX is a family of economical KVM-over-IP switches with single power, single LAN and virtual media. Targeted towards small and midsize businesses with less than 75 servers under management, they provide BIOS-level, IP control of 8 or 16 servers with one or two user remote access.
Can you describe the typical LX customer?	The typical customer, usually an IT administrator or software developer/tester, works for a small or midsize business that needs full-featured, remote KVM-over-IP access at an economical price. LX customers want productivity-enhancing features such as virtual media, Absolute Mouse Synchronization™ and common remote and local user interfaces.
What’s so special about the Dominion LX?	The LX provides a full-featured, high-quality KVM-over-IP switch at an affordable price. Unlike other products in its price range, it supports productivity-enhancing features such as virtual media, Absolute Mouse Synchronization™ and a common browser-based user interface. It is the only product in its class that can connect to servers and PC’s with VGA, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort!
What types of IT equipment can the LX manage?	LX can manage computer and serially-controlled equipment, including PCs, laptops, servers, telecommunications gear and networking devices.
What types of remote management functions are supported?	Dominion LX provides reliable, out-of-band, remote management. This includes BIOS-level KVM-over-IP control, remote virtual media and optional modem access. LX provides anytime, anywhere remote management, regardless of the target device’s state. You can enter at the BIOS level, run hardware diagnostics, reboot a hung server, install software from DVDs and even reimage a server – all from a remote location.
How does the Dominion LX compare to the competition?	The competition is typically an entry-level KVM-over-IP switch with limited features and an old-school OSD user interface. The competition lacks standard features such as virtual media, Absolute Mouse Synchronization™,1920x1080 remote video resolution and standard security features. Competitors typically only support PC’s and servers with VGA video.
What is the LX’s value proposition?	A high-quality KVM-over-IP switch, at an economy price, for the IT and development staffs of small and midsize businesses. The LX’s value proposition is based on anytime/anywhere, remote access and control of servers and other IT devices. LX customers benefit from: Reduced travel expenses Increased productivity Decreased mean time to repair Higher quality of service
Technical Questions
What LX models are available?	The Dominion LX family includes three KVM-over-IP models. The DLX-108 is an 8-port switch supporting one remote user session and one local user. The DLX-116 is a 16-port switch supporting one remote user session and one local user. The DLX-216 is a 16-port switch supporting two remote user sessions and one local user.
What are the hardware features?	The Dominion LX has a 1U-sized, compact case with 8 or 16 server ports, single power supply, single gigabit LAN, USB-based local port with optional modem access.
How does the Dominion LX compare to the Dominion KX II?	The Dominion KX II is Raritan's, top-of-the line, enterprise-class, secure KVM-over-IP switch. With models supporting up to 64 remote servers and up to 8 remote users, the KX II is targeted at enterprise and midsize customers managing hundreds or even thousands of servers. The Dominion KX II is the industry’s most reliable and secure switch, featuring dual power supplies, dual LAN, FIPS 140-2 encryption module and smart card/CAC authentication. The Dominion LX is a family of economical KVM-over-IP switches targeted towards small and midsize businesses with less than 75 servers to manage. The LX provides BIOS-level, IP control of 8 or 16 servers with one or two user remote access.
What are the standard features of the Dominion LX?	Standard Dominion LX features include: Virtual media Absolute Mouse Synchronization™ Common browser-based remote/local user interface 1920x1080 remote video resolution Local and remote authentication (LDAP/AD/Radius) Port and administrator permissions Dual stack IPv6/IPv4 Port scanning and thumbnail views Tiering (cascading) with other LX switches Modem access Basic security features See the Dominion LX Features and Benefits document for more information.
What KX II features are not available in the LX?	The following KX II features are not available in the LX: CommandCenter^® Secure Gateway (CC-SG) centralized management Mobile access via iPad^® and iPhone^® (CC-SG required) Blade server support Digital audio over IP FIPS 140-2 encryption module Smart card/CAC support Secure login banner Integrated remote power control Dual monitor and KVM client launch options
What CIMs (server dongles) can the LX use?	The Dominion LX can use: (1) the standard and virtual media Dominion CIMs, (2) the new DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort CIMs, (3) economical MCUTP cable-CIMs, and (4) the P2CIM-SER serial CIMs.
What about servers or PCs with DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort?	LX can connect to PCs and servers with digital video outputs using the D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI, D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI and D2CIM-DVUSB-DP CIMs.
What is a MCUTP cable-CIM, and why would I want one?	For customers who don’t plan to use virtual media or Absolute Mouse Synchronization™, MCUTP cable-CIMs provide an economical alternative to the Dominion CIMs. The cable CIM is an integrated CIM and Cat5 cable available in several different lengths.
Is centralized management available for the Dominion LX?	Centralized management is not available as a standard feature for the Dominion LX.
What is virtual media?	Virtual media is a powerful feature that enables a user to mount drives and media from the user’s desktop to remote servers during a KVM connection. This is ideal to install software, run hardware diagnostics, transfer files and even remotely reimage a server.
What types of virtual media does the Dominion LX support?	Dominion LX supports the following types of virtual media: internal and USB-connected CD/DVD drives, USB mass storage devices, PC hard drives and local and remote ISO images.
What is a USB profile?	Certain servers require a specifically configured USB interface for USB-based services such as virtual media. The USB profile tailors the LX’s USB interface to the server to accommodate these server-specific characteristics. The benefit is that the LX can support virtual media to a wider variety of servers and PC’s.
What is Absolute Mouse Synchronization?	This is a technology developed by Raritan in which the local and remote mouse cursors stay in synch right out of the box. It eliminates the cumbersome need to manually change the mouse settings on each target server.

SCREENSHOTS

	Common Browser-Based Local and Remote User Interfaces The Dominion® LX features a common browser-based user interface for both remote IP and local port access. Simplified management, improved productivity!
	The Industry's Best Video The industry’s best video performance – 1920x1080 High Definition (HD) video resolution, automatic color calibration, and configurable bandwidth and color depth for strong video performance over any network. Performance so good, you won’t believe its KVM over IP!
	Absolute Mouse Synchronization™ Dominion® LX features Absolute Mouse Synchronization, which provides for Windows® and MAC® servers perfect mouse synchronization without changing server mouse settings – the ultimate in plug-and-play!
	Virtual Media With virtual media, users can mount drives and media from the user's desktop to servers in the server room during a KVM connection. Management is as easy as being there!
	Enhanced Security SMBs are just as concerned with security as the big guys. The Dominion® LX switch provides enhanced security via the 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), configurable strong passwords and more. Secure switches… peace of mind.
	LDAP, RADIUS, and Active Directory® Integration The Dominion LX integrates with industry-standard directory servers, such as Microsoft® Active Directory, using either the LDAP or RADIUS protocols. This allows the Dominion LX to use pre-existing username/password databases for security. Ensure your servers are secure!
	Event Management and Logging The LX Event Management feature allows you to enable and disable the distribution of system events to SNMP managers, the syslog and the audit log. Know what is happening in your system and manage smarter!
	Local Port The Dominion LX features a common, browser-based interface and full management functionality at the local port. A consistent user experience from anywhere.
	LX Tiering (Cascading) Connect (e.g., tier) multiple Dominion LX switches together for access of up to 256 servers, whether they are in a server room or on a remote PC. Save time with easy access through a consolidated port list or via search (with wild cards).
	Asian Language Support The Dominion® LX’s remote HTML user interface and the KVM clients support the Japanese, simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese languages. KVM access in your local language.
	Full Screen Mode With the Dominion® LX’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. With the “pop-up” menu bar, users can run KVM client functions while in full-screen mode. Full screen, just like being directly connected to the server.
	Virtual KVM Client™ Whenever you access a target server using the Dominion® LX Remote Console, a Virtual KVM Client (VKC) window opens. There is one Virtual KVM Client for each target server connected. Access made simple.