Raritan dominion kx III User manual

Copyright © 2015 Raritan, Inc.
DKX3-v3.1.2.-0F-E
April 2015
255-62-0001-00
Dominion KX III
User Guide
Release 3.1.2

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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.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Overview........................................................................................................................................1
What's New in Help........................................................................................................................1
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................2
KX III Device Photos and Features................................................................................................2
Hardware.............................................................................................................................2
Software...............................................................................................................................3
Dominion KX3-832...............................................................................................................4
Dominion KX3-864...............................................................................................................6
Supported Users and Ports per Model................................................................................7
KX III Remote and Local Console Interfaces.................................................................................7
KX III KVM Client Applications.......................................................................................................8
KX III Online Help ..........................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Getting Started 9
Install and Configure KX III............................................................................................................9
Allow Pop-Ups ...............................................................................................................................9
Security Warnings and Validation Messages ................................................................................9
Java Validation and Access Warning................................................................................10
Additional Security Warnings.............................................................................................10
Installing a Certificate...................................................................................................................10
Example 1: Import the Certificate into the Browser...........................................................11
Example 2: Add the KX III to Trusted Sites and Import the Certificate .............................13
Converting a Binary Certificate to a Base64-Encoded DER Certificate (Optional) .....................15
Logging In to the KX III ................................................................................................................17
Chapter 3 KX III Interface and Navigation 18
Overview......................................................................................................................................18
KX III Remote Console Interface .................................................................................................18
Port Access Page (Remote Console Display)...................................................................19
Port Action Menu...............................................................................................................22
Left Panel...........................................................................................................................26

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KX III Local Console Interface .....................................................................................................27
Chapter 4 Virtual Media 28
Overview......................................................................................................................................28
Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media ..........................................................................................29
KX III Virtual Media Prerequisites......................................................................................29
Remote PC VM Prerequisites............................................................................................29
Target Server VM Prerequisites ........................................................................................29
CIMs Required for Virtual Media .......................................................................................29
Mounting Local Drives .................................................................................................................30
Notes on Mounting Local Drives........................................................................................30
Supported Tasks Via Virtual Media .............................................................................................30
Supported Virtual Media Types ...................................................................................................31
Conditions when Read/Write is Not Available...................................................................31
Supported Virtual Media Operating Systems ..............................................................................31
Number of Supported Virtual Media Drives .................................................................................32
Connecting and Disconnecting from Virtual Media......................................................................32
Access a Virtual Media Drive on a Client Computer .........................................................32
Mounting CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images......................................................................33
Disconnect from Virtual Media Drives ...............................................................................35
Virtual Media in a Windows XP Environment ..............................................................................35
Virtual Media in a Linux Environment..........................................................................................35
Active System Partitions....................................................................................................35
Drive Partitions ..................................................................................................................35
Root User Permission Requirement..................................................................................35
Virtual Media in a Mac Environment............................................................................................36
Active System Partition......................................................................................................36
Drive Partitions ..................................................................................................................36
Virtual Media File Server Setup (File Server ISO Images Only)..................................................36
Chapter 5 Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Help 38
Overview......................................................................................................................................39
Recommended Minimum Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Requirements............................................39
Virtual KVM Client Java Requirements - KX III ...........................................................................40
Proxy Server Configuration for Use with Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client
(AKC) ...........................................................................................................................................40
Connect to a Target from Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active KVM Client (AKC).......................41
Configuring Connection Properties..............................................................................................42
Access Connection Properties ..........................................................................................42
About Connection Properties.............................................................................................42
Default Connection Property Settings - Optimized for Best Performance.........................43
Optimize for: Selections.....................................................................................................44
Video Mode........................................................................................................................44
Noise Filter.........................................................................................................................45
Connection Information................................................................................................................46
Access and Copy Connection Information ........................................................................46

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USB Profiles.................................................................................................................................47
Keyboard......................................................................................................................................48
Send Ctrl+Alt+Del Macro...................................................................................................48
Send LeftAlt+Tab (Switch Between Open Windows on a Target Server).........................48
Setting CIM Keyboard/Mouse Options..............................................................................48
Send Text to Target...........................................................................................................48
Keyboard Macros...............................................................................................................49
Build a New Macro.............................................................................................................49
Import Macros....................................................................................................................50
Export Macros....................................................................................................................51
Video Properties ..........................................................................................................................52
Refreshing the Screen.......................................................................................................52
Auto-Sense Video Settings................................................................................................52
Calibrating Color................................................................................................................53
Adjusting Video Settings....................................................................................................53
Screenshot from Target Command (Target Screenshot)..................................................55
Mouse Options.............................................................................................................................56
Dual Mouse Modes............................................................................................................57
Single Mouse Mode...........................................................................................................60
Tool Options.................................................................................................................................60
General Settings................................................................................................................60
Client Launch Settings.......................................................................................................63
Configuring Port Scan Settings in VKC and AKC..............................................................65
Collecting a Diagnostic Snapshot of the Target ................................................................66
View Options................................................................................................................................69
View Toolbar......................................................................................................................69
View Status Bar.................................................................................................................69
Scaling...............................................................................................................................69
Full Screen Mode...............................................................................................................70
Connect to Virtual Media..............................................................................................................70
Smart Cards.................................................................................................................................71
Smart Card Minimum System Requirements, CIMs and Supported/Unsupported Smart
Card Readers ....................................................................................................................71
Authentication When Accessing a Smart Card Reader.....................................................71
PC Share Mode and Privacy Settings when Using Smart Cards......................................71
Smart Card Reader Detected............................................................................................72
Mount a Smart Card Reader .............................................................................................72
Update a Smart Card Reader............................................................................................73
Send Smart Card Remove and Reinsert Notifications ......................................................73
Unmount (Remove) a Smart Card Reader........................................................................73
Digital Audio.................................................................................................................................74
Supported Audio Device Formats......................................................................................74
Digital Audio VKC and AKC Icons.....................................................................................75
Audio Playback and Capture Recommendations and Requirements...............................75
Audio Level........................................................................................................................75
Recommendations for Audio Connections when PC Share Mode is Enabled..................76
Bandwidth Requirements ..................................................................................................76
Saving Audio Settings .......................................................................................................78
Connecting to Multiple Targets from a Single Remote Client ...........................................78
Connecting and Disconnecting from a Digital Audio Device.............................................79
Adjusting Capture and Playback Buffer Size (Audio Settings)..........................................82

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Remote Power Management via Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active KVM Client (AKC)...........83
Version Information - Virtual KVM Client.....................................................................................83
Chapter 6 Active KVM Client (AKC) Help 84
Overview......................................................................................................................................84
Recommended Minimum Active KVM Client (AKC) Requirements ............................................84
AKC Supported Microsoft .NET Framework................................................................................85
AKC Supported Operating Systems............................................................................................85
AKC Supported Browsers............................................................................................................85
Prerequisites for Using AKC........................................................................................................85
Allow Cookies....................................................................................................................85
Include KX III IP Address in 'Trusted Sites Zone'..............................................................86
Disable 'Protected Mode'...................................................................................................86
Enable AKC Download Server Certificate Validation ........................................................86
Proxy Server Configuration for Use with Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client
(AKC) ...........................................................................................................................................86
Connect to a Target from Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active KVM Client (AKC).......................87
Chapter 7 Mobile KVM Client (MKC) Help 88
Remotely Access Targets Using a Mobile Device.......................................................................88
Connect to a Target Using the Mobile KVM Client......................................................................89
Touch Mouse Functions...............................................................................................................89
Using the MKC Toolbar................................................................................................................90
MKC Toolbar Icons............................................................................................................90
Display Mobile Device Keyboard.................................................................................................92
Display Connection Info...............................................................................................................92
Set Keyboard Type......................................................................................................................93
Keyboard Languages ........................................................................................................93
Manage Mobile Client Keyboard Macros.....................................................................................94
Launch Keyboard Macro..............................................................................................................94
Set Mouse Mode..........................................................................................................................94
Absolute Mouse Mode.......................................................................................................95
Intelligent Mouse Mode .....................................................................................................95
Standard Mouse Mode ......................................................................................................95
Sync Mouse in Intelligent or Standard Mouse Mode...................................................................96
Auto-Sense Video Settings..........................................................................................................96
Set Video Connection Quality......................................................................................................96
View MKC Help............................................................................................................................97
Chapter 8 KX III Remote Console 98
Overview......................................................................................................................................98
Scanning Ports - Remote Console ..............................................................................................99
Scanning Ports Slide Show - Remote Console...............................................................100
Target Status Indicators During Port Scanning - Remote Console.................................101
Using Scan Port Options .................................................................................................102

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Scan for Targets..............................................................................................................103
Changing a Password................................................................................................................104
Managing Favorites ...................................................................................................................105
Enable Favorites..............................................................................................................106
Access and Display Favorites .........................................................................................107
Discovering Devices on the Local Subnet.......................................................................107
Discovering Devices on the KX III Subnet.......................................................................108
Chapter 9 KX III Local Console 109
Overview....................................................................................................................................109
Accessing a Target Server ........................................................................................................109
Local Console Video Resolutions..............................................................................................110
Simultaneous Users...................................................................................................................110
Local Port Hot Keys and Connect Keys.....................................................................................110
Return to the KX III Local Console from a Target Server - Default Hot Key...................111
Local Port Auto-Sense (Video Refresh) - Default Hot Key..............................................111
Connect Key Examples ...................................................................................................111
Special Sun Key Combinations.......................................................................................112
Scanning Ports - Local Console ................................................................................................113
Scanning Port Slide Show - Local Console.....................................................................114
Target Status Indicators During Port Scanning - Local Console.....................................116
Configure Local Console Scan Settings..........................................................................116
Scan for Targets - Local Console....................................................................................117
Local Console Smart Card Access............................................................................................117
Local Console USB Profile Options...........................................................................................119
KX III Local Console Factory Reset...........................................................................................120
Resetting the KX III Using the Reset Button on the Device.......................................................120
Appendix A Connecting a KX III and Cat5 Reach DVI - Provide Extended Local Port
Functionality 122
Overview....................................................................................................................................122
About the Cat5 Reach DVI ........................................................................................................122
Connect a KX III and Cat5 Reach DVI.......................................................................................123
Appendix B Accessing a Paragon II from the KX III 126
Overview....................................................................................................................................126
Supported Paragon II CIMS and Configurations .......................................................................127
KX III-to-KX III Paragon CIM Guidelines .........................................................................129
KX III-to-Paragon II Guidelines........................................................................................130
Supported Connection Distances Between Paragon II and KX III ..................................131

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Connecting the Paragon II to the KX III .....................................................................................132
Appendix C Specifications 133
Hardware ...................................................................................................................................133
KX III Dimensions and Physical Specifications ...............................................................133
KX III Supported Target Server Video Resolutions.........................................................136
KX III Supported Local Port DVI Resolutions..................................................................138
Target Server Video Resolution Supported Connection Distances and Refresh Rates .138
Supported Computer Interface Module (CIMs) Specifications........................................139
Supported Digital Video CIMs for Mac ............................................................................141
Digital CIM Timing Modes ...............................................................................................142
Digital CIM Established and Standard Modes.................................................................142
DVI Compatibility Mode...................................................................................................143
Supported Remote Connections .....................................................................................144
Network Speed Settings..................................................................................................144
Dell Chassis Cable Lengths and Video Resolutions .......................................................145
Smart Card Minimum System Requirements..................................................................145
Supported Smart Card Readers......................................................................................147
Unsupported Smart Card Readers..................................................................................148
Audio Playback and Capture Recommendations and Requirements.............................149
Number of Supported Audio/Virtual Media and Smartcard Connections........................150
Certified Modems.............................................................................................................151
KX III Supported Keyboard Languages...........................................................................151
Mac Mini BIOS Keystroke Commands............................................................................152
Using a Windows Keyboard to Access Mac Targets.......................................................153
TCP and UDP Ports Used...............................................................................................153
Software.....................................................................................................................................155
Supported Operating Systems, Browsers and Java Versions ........................................155
Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) Requirements .........................156
Multi-Language Keyboard JRE Requirement..................................................................157
Events Captured in the Audit Log and Syslog.................................................................158
Appendix D Informational Notes 159
Overview....................................................................................................................................159
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Notes...................................................................................159
Disable Java Caching and Clear the Java Cache...........................................................159
Java Not Loading Properly on Mac .................................................................................160
IPv6 Support Notes....................................................................................................................161
Operating System IPv6 Support Notes ...........................................................................161
AKC Download Server Certification Validation IPv6 Support Notes...............................161
Dual Stack Login Performance Issues.......................................................................................162
CIM Notes..................................................................................................................................162
Windows 3-Button Mouse on Linux Targets....................................................................162
Windows 2000 Composite USB Device Behavior for Virtual Media................................163
Target Server Video Picture Not Centered (Mouse Out of Synch) .................................164
Virtual Media Notes....................................................................................................................164
Cannot Connect to Drives from Linux Clients .................................................................164

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Cannot Write To/From a File from a Mac Client..............................................................164
Virtual Media via VKC and AKC in a Windows Environment ..........................................165
Virtual Media Not Refreshed After Files Added...............................................................166
Virtual Media Linux Drive Listed Twice............................................................................166
Accessing Virtual Media on a Windows 2000 .................................................................166
Disconnecting Mac and Linux Virtual Media USB Drives................................................166
Target BIOS Boot Time with Virtual Media......................................................................166
Virtual Media Connection Failures Using High Speed for Virtual Media Connections....167
USB Port and Profile Notes .......................................................................................................167
VM-CIMs and DL360 USB Ports.....................................................................................167
Help Choosing USB Profiles............................................................................................167
Changing a USB Profile when Using a Smart Card Reader ...........................................169
Video Mode and Resolution Notes............................................................................................169
Video Image Appears Dark when Using a Mac...............................................................169
Video Shrinks after Adjusting Target Clock.....................................................................169
Black Stripe/Bar(s) Displayed on the Local Port .............................................................170
Sun Composite Synch Video...........................................................................................170
SUSE/VESA Video Modes ..............................................................................................170
Keyboard Notes .........................................................................................................................171
French Keyboard.............................................................................................................171
Keyboard Language Preference (Fedora Linux Clients).................................................172
Macros Not Saving on Linux Target Servers...................................................................173
Mac Keyboard Keys Not Supported for Remote Access.................................................174
Mouse Notes..............................................................................................................................174
Mouse Pointer Synchronization (Fedora)........................................................................174
Single Mouse Mode when Connecting to a Target Under CC-SG Control.....................174
Audio..........................................................................................................................................175
Audio Playback and Capture Issues................................................................................175
Audio in a Linux Environment..........................................................................................175
Audio in a Windows Environment....................................................................................176
Smart Card Notes ......................................................................................................................176
Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Smart Card Connections to Fedora Servers..........................176
CC-SG Notes.............................................................................................................................176
Virtual KVM Client Version Not Known from CC-SG Proxy Mode..................................176
Moving Between Ports on a Device.................................................................................176
Browser Notes ...........................................................................................................................176
Resolving Issues with Firefox Freezing when Using Fedora ..........................................176

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Appendix E Frequently Asked Questions 177
General FAQs............................................................................................................................177
Remote Access..........................................................................................................................179
Universal Virtual Media..............................................................................................................182
Bandwidth and KVM-over-IP Performance................................................................................184
IPv6 Networking.........................................................................................................................188
Servers.......................................................................................................................................189
Blade Servers ............................................................................................................................190
Installation..................................................................................................................................192
Local Port - KX IIII......................................................................................................................194
Extended Local Port...................................................................................................................195
Dual Power Supplies..................................................................................................................196
Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Control......................................................................196
Ethernet and IP Networking.......................................................................................................197
Local Port Consolidation, Tiering and Cascading......................................................................199
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)..........................................................................................201
Security......................................................................................................................................202
Smart Cards and CAC Authentication .......................................................................................204
Manageability.............................................................................................................................205
Documentation and Support......................................................................................................206
Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................207
Index 209

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In This Chapter
Overview....................................................................................................1
What's New in Help ...................................................................................1
Package Contents .....................................................................................2
KX III Device Photos and Features ...........................................................2
KX III Remote and Local Console Interfaces ............................................7
KX III KVM Client Applications ..................................................................8
KX III Online Help......................................................................................8
Overview
The Dominion KX III is an enterprise-class, secure, KVM-over-IP switch
that provides 1, 2, 4 or 8 users with remote BIOS-level control of 8 to 64
servers.
KX III comes with standard features such as DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort
digital and analog video, audio, virtual media, smart card/CAC, blade
server support, and mobile access.
Deploy KX III individually, or with Raritan’s CommandCenter Secure
Gateway (CC-SG).
What's New in Help
Remote Power Control in KVM Clients
The ability for remote power operations from the Virtual KVM Client
(VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) - Remote Power Management
via Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active KVM Client (AKC) (on
page 83)
Modem Support
Support for the use of a telephone modem connected to the KX II
modem port - Configuring Modem Settings
Collect Diagnostic Files from the Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active
KVM Client (AKC)
New feature that collects image, video and text files, and then
bundles them in a zip file so it can be sent to Raritan Technical
Support. The ciles are collect by selecting a single menu command
from the Tools menu in either the Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active
KVM Client (AKC) - Collecting a Diagnostic Snapshot of the
Target (on page 66)
Chapter 1
Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Restore KX II Backup File to a KX III
To help customers migrating from the previous generation KX II to
KX III, the KX III can restore (i.e. import) a backup file exported from
the KX II to populate many of the KX III’s settings and options -
Applying KX II Appliance Setting to a KX III Using a Backup/Restore
File
Package Contents
Each KX III ships as a fully-configured stand-alone product in a standard
1U (2U for KX3-864) 19" rackmount chassis. Each KX III device ships
with the following contents:
1 - KX III device
1 - KX III Quick Setup Guide
1 - Rackmount kit
2 - AC power cords
1 - Set of 4 rubber feet (for desktop use)
1 - Application note
1 - Warranty card
KX III Device Photos and Features
Hardware
Integrated KVM-over-IP remote access
1U or 2U rack-mountable (brackets included)
Dual power supplies with failover; autoswitching power supply with
power failure warning
Support for the following CIMs:
For virtual media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization, use one
of the following CIMs:
D2CIM-VUSB
D2CIM-DVUSB
D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI
D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI
D2CIM-DVUSB-DP
Required for PS2 connection:
DCIM-PS2
DVI monitor support from the DVI local port
VGA support via a DVI to VGA converter

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DVI support via a standard DVI cable
Remote access and power management from an iPhone®or iPad®
Support for tiering in which a base KX III device is used to access
multiple other tiered devices
Multiple user capacity (1/2/4/8 remote users; 1 local user)
UTP (Cat5/5e/6) server cabling
Dual Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 LAN) with failover
Field upgradable
Local USB User port for in-rack access
USB Keyboard/mouse ports
One front and three back panel USB ports for supported USB
devices
Fully concurrent local and remote user access
Local graphical user interface (GUI) for administration
Serial port to connect to an external modem
Centralized access security
Integrated power control
LED indicators for dual power status, network activity, and remote
user status
Hardware Reset button
Software
Virtual media support in Windows®, Mac®and Linux®environments*
Absolute Mouse Synchronization*
*Note: Virtual media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization require
use of a D2CIM-VUSB, D2CIM-DVUSB, D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI,
D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI or D2CIM-DVUSB-DP CIM.

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Support for digital audio over USB
Port scanning and thumbnail view of up to 32 targets within a
configurable scan set
Web-based access and management
Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI)
Support for dual port video output
256-bit encryption of complete KVM signal, including video and
virtual media
LDAP, Active Directory®, RADIUS, or internal authentication and
authorization
DHCP or fixed IP addressing
Smart card/CAC authentication
SNMP, SNMP3 and Syslog management
IPv4 and IPv6 support
Power control associated directly with servers to prevent mistakes
Integration with Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC-
SG) management unit
CC Unmanage feature to remove device from CC-SG control
Support of Raritan PX1 and PX2 appliances
Dominion KX3-832
KX3-832 Photos
KX3-832 Features

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Diagram key
Dual Power AC 100V/240V
Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet access
Local USB ports
DVI-D port
32 KVM ports for UTP Cabling (Cat5/5e/6)
Tier port for tiering devices
Modem port for external modems

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Dominion KX3-864
KX3-864 Photos
KX3-864 Features
Diagram key
Dual Power AC 100V/240V
Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet access
Local USB ports
DVI-D port
64 KVM ports for UTP Cabling (Cat5/5e/6)
Tier port for optional tiering devices

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Diagram key
Modem port for optional external modems
Supported Users and Ports per Model
Model
Ports
Remote users
KX3-864
64
8
KX3-832
32
8
KX3-808
8
8
KX3-464
64
4
KX3-432
32
4
KX3-416
16
4
KX3-232
32
2
KX3-216
16
2
KX3-132
32
1
KX3-116
16
1
KX3-108
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KX III Remote and Local Console Interfaces
Use the Remote Console interface to configure and manage the KX III
over a network connection.
The Local Console interface provides access to the KX III while at the
rack.
See KX III Remote Console Interface (on page 18), KX III Local
Console - KX III Administration Functions and KX III Local Console
Interface (on page 27), respectively.

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KX III KVM Client Applications
KX III works with the Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and the Active KVM Client
(AKC).
Java™1.7 is required to use the Java-based Virtual KVM Client (VKC).
Microsoft .NET®3.5 (or later) is required to use KX III with the Microsoft
Windows®-based Active KVM Client (AKC).
For help on using the clients, see Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Help (on
page 38) and Active KVM Client (AKC) Help (on page 84).
KX III Online Help
KX III online help is considered your primary help resource. PDF
versions of help are a secondary resource.
See the KX III Release Notes for important information on the current
release before you begin using the KX III.
KVM Client help is provided as part of KX III online help.
Online help is accompanied by the KX III Quick Setup Guide, which can
be found on the Raritan Firmware, Upgrades and Documentation page of
Raritan's website (http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-
documentation).
The Firmware, Upgrades and Documentation page also contains a PDF
version of the administrator help.
Note: To use online help, Active Content must be enabled in your
browser.

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Install and Configure KX III........................................................................9
Allow Pop-Ups...........................................................................................9
Security Warnings and Validation Messages............................................9
Installing a Certificate..............................................................................10
Converting a Binary Certificate to a Base64-Encoded DER Certificate
(Optional).................................................................................................15
Logging In to the KX III............................................................................17
Install and Configure KX III
If you have not already done so, install and configure KX III.
See the KX III Quick Setup Guide that came with the KX III device or
download it from the Raritan Support website
http://www.raritan.com/support.
Allow Pop-Ups
Regardless of the browser used, you must allow pop-ups from the
device's IP address to launch the KX III Remote Console.
Security Warnings and Validation Messages
When logging in to KX III, security warnings and application validation
message may appear.
These include -
Java™security warnings and requests to validate KX III
See Java Validation and Access Warning (on page 10), and
Installing a Certificate (on page 10)
Additional security warnings based on your browser and security
settings
See Additional Security Warnings (on page 10)
Chapter 2
Getting Started

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Java Validation and Access Warning
When logging in to KX III, Java™1.7 prompts you to validate KX III, and
to allow access to the application.
Raritan recommends installing an SSL certificate in each KX III device in
order to reduce Java warnings, and enhance security. See SSL
Certificates
Additional Security Warnings
Even after an SSL certificate is installed in the KX III, depending on your
browser and security settings, additional security warnings may be
displayed when you log in to KX III.
It is necessary to accept these warnings to launch the KX III Remote
Console.
Reduce the number of warning messages during subsequent log ins by
checking the following options on the security and certificate warning
messages:
In the future, do not show this warning
Always trust content from this publisher
Installing a Certificate
You may be prompted by the browser to accept and validate the KX III's
SSL certificate.
Depending on your browser and security settings, additional security
warnings may be displayed when you log in to KX III.
It is necessary to accept these warnings to launch the KX III Remote
Console. For more information, see Security Warnings and Validation
Messages (on page 9).
Two sample methods on how to install an SSL Certificate in the browser
are provided here, both using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8®and
Windows 7®.
Specific methods and steps depend on your browser and operating
system. See your browser and operating system help for details.