Raritan DOMINION KSX - User manual

User Manual
DKSX440
DKSX880
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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.
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Product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Dominion, CommandCenter, Remote Power Control, and their respective
logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Raritan Computer, Inc. PS/2, RS/6000, and
PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Sun is a
registered trademark of Sun Microsystems. Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape
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Inc. Mozilla is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation. Windows and Internet Explorer
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus
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CONTENTS i
Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1
Dominion KSX Overview............................................................................................. 1
Product Photos............................................................................................................ 2
Product Features......................................................................................................... 3
Terminology ................................................................................................................ 4
Package Contents....................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2: Installation.................................................................... 7
Configuring Target KVM Servers ................................................................................ 7
Server Video Resolution......................................................................................................7
Desktop Background ...........................................................................................................7
Windows XP / Windows 2003 Settings ...............................................................................7
Windows 2000 / ME Settings...............................................................................................8
Windows 95 / 98 / NT Settings ............................................................................................8
Linux Settings ......................................................................................................................8
Sun Solaris Settings ............................................................................................................8
Apple Macintosh Settings ....................................................................................................9
Configuring Target Serial Devices .............................................................................. 9
Configuring Network Firewall Settings ........................................................................ 9
Physical Connections................................................................................................ 10
Initial Configuration ................................................................................................... 13
Connect to Dominion KSX Remotely ........................................................................ 16
Launch Raritan Remote Client (RRC) ...............................................................................16
Establish a Connection......................................................................................................17
Note to CommandCenter Users ........................................................................................17
Chapter 3: Raritan Remote Client ................................................ 19
Invoking Raritan Remote Client (RRC) via Web Browser ......................................... 19
Security Settings................................................................................................................19
Launching Raritan Remote Client .....................................................................................19
Removing RRC from the Browser Cache..........................................................................20
Optional: Installing Raritan Remote Client Software ................................................. 21
RRC Window Layout................................................................................................. 21
RRC Navigator .......................................................................................................... 22
Navigator Options..............................................................................................................23
Creating New Profiles........................................................................................................23
Establishing a New Connection.........................................................................................25
Closing a Remote Connection...........................................................................................26
RRC Toolbar and Shortcuts ...................................................................................... 27
RRC Status Bar......................................................................................................... 28
Remote Desktop: KVM Console Control................................................................... 29
Single Mouse Mode / Dual Mouse Mode ..........................................................................30
Full Screen Mode ..............................................................................................................31
Keyboard Macros ..............................................................................................................32
Connection and Video Properties......................................................................................35
Color Calibration................................................................................................................37
Remote Desktop: Serial Control................................................................................ 38
Remote Connection...........................................................................................................38
Changing Serial Settings ...................................................................................................39
Viewing Serial Console History .........................................................................................40
Serial Console Logging .....................................................................................................40
Cutting and Pasting Serial Data ........................................................................................40
Remote Desktop: Power Control............................................................................... 41
Remote Connection...........................................................................................................41
Remote Dominion KSX Device Administration ......................................................... 44
Configuration Menus .........................................................................................................44

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Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................................44
Device Restart ...................................................................................................................44
Device Configuration Backup and Restore .......................................................................44
Log Files ............................................................................................................................44
Chapter 4: Administrative Functions ........................................... 45
Accessing the Administrative Functions.................................................................... 45
Local Admin Console.........................................................................................................45
Remote Admin Console.....................................................................................................46
Navigating the Administrative Menus........................................................................ 46
Network Configuration............................................................................................... 47
Path Configuration .................................................................................................... 48
Security Configuration............................................................................................... 48
Performance Settings................................................................................................ 51
Remote Authentication: Users, Groups, and Access Permissions........................... 52
Overview............................................................................................................................52
Relationship between Users and Group Entries ...............................................................52
Create or Change Group Accounts ...................................................................................53
Assign Port Access Permissions.......................................................................................54
Delete Group Accounts .....................................................................................................55
Create or Change User Accounts .....................................................................................55
Delete User Accounts........................................................................................................57
Remote Authentication Implementation .................................................................... 58
Introduction........................................................................................................................58
Remote Authentication Implementation ............................................................................58
General Settings for Remote Authentication .....................................................................60
Time and Date........................................................................................................... 64
View Dominion KSX Status....................................................................................... 65
Restart or Shutdown the Dominion KSX ................................................................... 65
Diagnostics................................................................................................................ 65
Appendix A: Specifications .......................................................... 67
Remote Connection .................................................................................................. 67
Raritan Remote Client (RRC) Software..................................................................... 67
KVM Input ................................................................................................................. 67
Appendix B: Serial Port Pin-Out Diagrams ................................... 69
Dominion KSX RJ45 Serial Pin-Out .......................................................................... 69
SCSDB25F Nulling Serial Adapter Pin-Out............................................................... 69
SCSDB25M Nulling Serial Adapter Pin-Out.............................................................. 69
SCSDB9F Nulling Serial Adapter Pin-Out................................................................. 70
SCSDB9M Nulling Serial Adapter Pin-Out................................................................ 70
Custom, Nulling RJ45 Cable ..................................................................................... 71
CRLVR-15 Custom Rollover Cable for Most Sun / Cisco RJ45 Serial Ports............. 71
Appendix C: SNMP Features......................................................... 73
Appendix D: FAQ........................................................................... 75
Appendix E: Troubleshooting ....................................................... 77
Problems and Suggested Solutions .......................................................................... 77
Event Log File and On-Screen Error Codes ............................................................. 83

Important Information
Login
•The default Dominion KSX login user name is admin, with the password raritan. This user
has administrative privileges.
•Passwords are case sensitive and must be entered in the exact case combination in which they
were created.
•The default password raritan must be entered entirely in lowercase letters.
•To ensure security, change the default password as soon as possible.
Default IP Address
•Dominion KSX ships with the default IP address of 192.168.0.192.
Firmware
•This manual applies to Dominion KSX Firmware v3.2 and above.

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Dominion KSX Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of Dominion KSX, the complete solution for remote office
administration. Dominion KSX is the first hardware-based integrated solution to provide remote
KVM access, serial device management and power control in a single unit. With Dominion KSX,
administrators may troubleshoot and control remote office server closets as if physically present
at the branch office. Unlike remote control software solutions, Dominion KSX provides:
•One consolidated view of all IT equipment deployed at branch office locations
•A single, platform-independent solution offering centralized, integrated, and secure control
•Network-independent access via built-in modem for emergency access even when the
network is down
•BIOS-level control of KVM equipment and console level control of serial devices
Raritan's Dominion KSX is designed specifically to make the management of your IT
infrastructure at branch locations easier, faster, and more cost-effective. This innovative device
combines secure console level access and cold-start power control of everything in your server
closets. This means from anywhere you access the Web, you can directly access, troubleshoot,
and even reboot all of your remote equipment including:
•Domain Servers
•File/Print Servers
•Headless Servers
•Network Appliances
•Serial IT Equipment
•Switches
•Routers
•Firewalls
•Security Interfaces
•Application Servers
•Load Balancers
•Environmental Control

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Product Photos
Dominion KSX Stacked View
Dominion KSX Rear View

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 3
Product Features
Access
•Remote access via the Internet, LAN/WAN, or dial-up modem
•Single integrated solution for remote serial console and KVM console access
•Web browser accessible
•Integrated, graphical remote power control interface
•Integrated modem allows remote office devices to be accessible even if network is
unavailable
•Remote access to 4 or 8 KVM ports
•Remote access to 4 or 8 serial console ports
Performance
•Superior compression algorithm for exceptional performance over low-bandwidth
connections
•No impact on target server performance
•Automatic sensing of video resolution for optimum display
•High-performance mouse tracking and synchronization
Security
•SSL 128-bit RSA public key, 128-bit RC4 private key encryption
•Single, configurable TCP port for firewall protection
•Supports RADIUS authentication protocol
•Port-level authorization
Administration
•Remote Administration via Web Browser interface
•SNMP Support
•Firmware upgradeable over Ethernet
•Simplified installation and user interface
•Local user console for direct analog access to KVM devices
•Extensive downloadable user event log
•DHCP or fixed IP addressing

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Terminology
This manual makes use of the following terms to indicate components of a typical Dominion
KSX configuration. While reading the manual, please refer to the diagram below for clarification
when necessary.
Target KVM Servers Servers with graphical video cards and user interfaces, such as
Windows, Linux, Solaris, etc. to be accessed remotely via
Dominion KSX.
Target Serial Devices Serially-controlled (RS-232) devices to be accessed remotely via
Dominion KSX. For example, headless servers, routers, switches,
CSU/DSU, etc.
Remote PC A networked Windows-based computer used to access and
control target devices connected to Dominion KSX.
Local Access Console An optional user console, consisting of a PS/2 keyboard, PS/2
mouse, and multi-sync VGA monitor, directly attached to
Dominion KSX to control Target KVM Servers locally (not
through the network).
Local Admin Console
A PS/2 keyboard and VGA monitor directly attached to
Dominion KSX, used for administration and setup. From this
console, Dominion KSX administration menus can be performed
directly. Target KVM Servers and Target Serial Devices cannot
be viewed using this screen.
While Dominion KSX also allows remote administration via
the network, the local admin console provides the most
convenient means to perform initial setup.

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Note: Please remember that the locations of the Local and the Admin ports depend on the KSX
model. Dominion KSX units have a label on the underside of the chassis identifying the hardware
version. The models that read either: Chassis RX440-F/S-0B or -0D or Chassis RX880-F/S-0B or
-0D have the Local Admin ports on the rear panel and Local Access Console ports on the front
panel (behind the bezel). For those models with labels that read Chassis RX440-F/S-0F or
Chassis RX880-F/S-0F; these locations are reversed: the Local Admin ports are found on the
front panel (behind the bezel) and Local Access Console ports are on the rear panel. Please
consult the labeling on your Dominion KSX unit to determine where the Local and Admin ports
are located.
Package Contents
Dominion KSX ships as a fully configured stand-alone product in a standard 1U 19” rackmount
chassis, along with the following contents:
(1) Dominion KSX unit
(1) Dominion KSX Quick Installation
and Setup Guide
(1) Raritan User Manual CD-ROM
(1) Raritan Remote Client software
CD-ROM
(1) Rackmount Kit
(1) AC Power Cord
(1) RJ11 telephone cord
(1) Cat5 Network cable

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Chapter 2: Installation
Configuring Target KVM Servers
Before installing Dominion KSX, you must first configure any target KVM servers that you wish
to access via Dominion KSX in order to ensure optimum performance, as outlined below. Note
that the following configuration requirements apply only to Target KVM Servers, not to the
computers that you will be using to access Dominion KSX remotely (see Chapter 1:
Introduction, Terminology).
Server Video Resolution
Ensure that each Target KVM Server’s video resolution and refresh rate is supported by
Dominion KSX, and the signal is non-interlaced. Dominion KSX supports the following video
resolutions:
Text Modes
640x480 @ 60Hz
640x480 @ 72Hz
640x480 @ 75Hz
640x480 @ 85Hz
800x600 @ 56Hz
800x600 @ 60Hz
800x600 @ 72Hz
800x600 @ 75Hz
800x600 @ 85Hz
1024x768 @ 60Hz
1024x768 @ 70Hz
1024x768 @ 75Hz
1024x768 @ 85Hz
1152x864 @ 60Hz
1152x864 @ 75Hz
1280x1024 @ 60Hz
Desktop Background
For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, target servers running graphical user
interfaces such as Windows, Linux, X-Windows, Solaris, and KDE should be configured with
desktop backgrounds set to a predominantly solid, plain, light-colored graphic. Backgrounds
featuring photos or complex gradients should be avoided.
Windows XP / Windows 2003 Settings
On target servers running Microsoft Windows XP, disable the “Enhanced Pointer Precision”
option, and set the mouse motion speed to exactly the middle speed setting. These parameters are
found in Control Panel →Mouse →Mouse Pointers.
Note: For Target Servers running Windows NT, 2000, or XP, you may wish to create a username
that is to be used only for remote connections through Dominion KSX. This will enable you to
keep the Target Server’s slow mouse pointer motion/acceleration settings exclusive to the
Dominion KSX connection only, as other users may desire faster mouse speeds.
Disable transition effects in Control Panel →Display →Appearance →Settings.

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Note: Windows XP and 2000 login screens revert to pre-set mouse parameters that differ from
those suggested for optimal Dominion KSX performance. As a result, mouse sync will not be
optimal at these screens. If you are comfortable adjusting the registry on Windows target servers,
you can obtain better Dominion KSX mouse synchronization at login screens by using the
Windows registry editor to change the following settings: Default user mouse motion speed = 0;
mouse threshold 1= 0; mouse threshold 2 = 0.
Windows 2000 / ME Settings
On target servers running Microsoft Windows 2000 / ME, set the mouse pointer acceleration to
“none” and the mouse motion speed exactly to the middle speed setting. These parameters are
found in Control Panel →Mouse.
Disable transition effects in Control Panel →Display →Effects.
Windows 95 / 98 / NT Settings
On target servers running Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 / NT, set the mouse motion speed to the
slowest setting in Control Panel →Mouse →Motion.
Disable window, menu, and list animation in Control Panel →Display →Effects.
Linux Settings
On target servers running Linux graphical interfaces, set the mouse acceleration to exactly 1 and
set threshold to exactly 1.
As mentioned above, please ensure that each target server running Linux is using a resolution
supported by Dominion KSX at a standard VESA resolution and refresh rate. Each Linux target
server should also be set so the blanking times are within +/- 40% of VESA standard values.
To check for these parameters:
•Go to the Xfree86 Configuration file XF86Config
•Using a text editor, disable all non-Dominion KSX supported resolutions
•Disable the virtual desktop feature, which is not supported by Dominion KSX
•Check blanking times (+/- 40% of VESA standard).
•Restart computer
Note: In many Linux graphical environments, the command <Ctrl+Alt+Plus> will change the
video resolution, scrolling through all available resolutions that remain enabled in the
XF86Config file.
Sun Solaris Settings
As mentioned, all target servers must be configured to one of the display resolutions supported by
Dominion KSX, as listed on page 6. The most popular supported resolutions for Sun machines
are:
•1024x768@60Hz
•1024x768@70Hz
•1024x768@75Hz
•1024x768@85Hz
•1152x900@66Hz
•1152x900@76Hz
•1280x1024@60Hz
Target servers running the Solaris operating system must output VGA video (H-and-V sync, not
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VGA output, first issue the Stop+A command to drop to bootprom mode. Then, issue the
command:
setenv output-device screen:r1024x768x70
to change the output resolution. Issue the “boot” command to reboot the server.
Alternatively, you may contact your Raritan representative to purchase a video output adapter.
13W3 Suns with composite sync output require APSSUN II Raritan guardian for use with
Dominion KSX. HD15 Suns with composite sync output require 1396C Raritan converter to
convert from HD15 to 13W3 and an APSSUN II Raritan guardian converter to support composite
sync. HD15 Suns with separate sync output require an APKMSUN Raritan guardian for use with
Dominion KSX.
On target servers running the Solaris operating system, set the mouse acceleration value to
exactly 1 and threshold to exactly 1.
This can be performed from the graphical user interface (as shown below), or with the command
line “xset mouse a t” where “a” is the acceleration and “t” is the threshold.
Apple Macintosh Settings
For target servers running an Apple Macintosh operating system, while no specific mouse setting
is required, please be aware that while using Dominion KSX to access and control your target
server, you must set the Dominion KSX client (Raritan Remote Client) to “single cursor” mode
(see Chapter 3: Raritan Remote Client, Remote KVM Console Control, Single Mouse Mode).
Dual cursor mode is not supported; the two mouse pointers will not appear in sync if you attempt
to control a Macintosh server via Dominion KSX in dual cursor mode.
Configuring Target Serial Devices
For each target serial device that you wish to connect to Dominion KSX for remote access, please:
•Ensure that the serial terminal settings are set to a VT-100 emulation. Dominion KSX
supports only standard VT-100 emulation.
•Either change the serial communication parameters to 9600 baud N-8-1 (Dominion KSX
default), or note the communication parameters for later reference.
Configuring Network Firewall Settings
If you wish to access Dominion KSX through a network firewall, your firewall must allow
communication on TCP Port 5000. Alternatively, Dominion KSX can be configured to use a
different TCP port of your own designation (see Chapter 4: Administrative Functions,
Network Configuration).
Optional: If you wish to take advantage of Dominion KSX's web-access capabilities, the firewall
must also allow inbound communication on TCP Port 443 – the standard TCP port for HTTPS
communication. If you wish to take advantage of Dominion KSX's automatic redirection of
HTTP requests to HTTPS (i.e., so users may type the more common, "http://xxx.xxx.xxxx",
instead of "https://xxx.xxx.xxxx"), then the firewall must also allow inbound communication on
TCP Port 80 – the standard TCP port for HTTP communication.

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Physical Connections
Back Panel of Dominion KSX
AC Power Line
Attach the included AC power cord to Dominion KSX and into an AC Power Outlet.
Network Port
Connect a standard Ethernet cable from the network port to an Ethernet switch, hub, or router.
Power Control Port (optional)
To employ Dominion KSX’s integrated power control graphical interface, connect a standard
Cat5 Ethernet cable from the port labeled “Power Control” to the equivalently labeled port found
on a Raritan Remote Power Control unit (p/n PCR8, PCS12, or PCS20).
Note: This port works only with Raritan brand Remote Power Control units. You may use similar
products from other vendors by connecting them as a standard serial device. However, note that
Dominion KSX does not present a graphical interface to other vendors’ power control products,
only a standard command-line interface; Dominion KSX’s graphical power control interface
applies only to Raritan brand Remote Power Control units.

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Local Admin Console
Attach a PS/2 keyboard and multisync monitor to the appropriate ports (see diagram on previous
page) of the Dominion KSX unit. Depending on your KSX model, the local Admin Console ports
may be on the front or the back panel (remove the front bezel by pulling it horizontally towards
you). The local Admin Console is very useful during initial setup, and may be removed thereafter.
Note: Please remember that the locations of the Local and the Admin ports depend on the KSX
model. Dominion KSX units have a label on the underside of the chassis identifying the hardware
version. The models that read either: Chassis RX440-F/S-0B or -0D or Chassis RX880-F/S-0B or
-0D have the Local Admin ports on the rear panel and Local Access Console ports on the front
panel (behind the bezel). For those models with labels that read Chassis RX440-F/S-0F or
Chassis RX880-F/S-0F; these locations are reversed: the Local Admin ports are found on the
front panel (behind the bezel) and Local Access Console ports are on the rear panel. Please
consult the labeling on your Dominion KSX unit to determine where the Local and Admin ports
are located.
Telephone Line Port (optional)
Dominion KSX features an integrated modem for remote access even when the LAN/WAN is
unavailable. Use the included telephone cable to connect the port labeled “Tel Line” to an analog
telephone jack.
Serial Input Ports
Connect RS-232 serially-controlled devices to Dominion KSX for the ability to remotely access
terminal console ports on devices such as headless servers, routers, switches, and network
appliances. For each serial console port for which you wish to provide remote access via
Dominion KSX, connect the serial interface to Dominion KSX as appropriate to the physical
form factor of your serial console port:
•DB9 Serial Ports: Attach one end of a standard, straight-through Cat5 cable to an
unoccupied RJ45 serial port on the back of your Dominion KSX. Attach the other end of the
Cat5 cable to a Raritan nulling serial adapter: P/N ASCSDB9F for DB9 (M) serial ports; and
P/N ASVSDB9M for DB9 (F) serial ports. Then, attach the Raritan nulling serial adapter
directly to your device’s serial console port.
•DB25 Serial Ports: Attach one end of a standard, straight-through Cat5 cable to an
unoccupied RJ45 serial port on the back of your Dominion KSX. Attach the other end of the
Cat5 cable to a Raritan nulling serial adapter: P/N ASCSDB25F for DB25 (M) serial ports;
and P/N ASVSDB25M for DB25 (F) serial ports. Then, attach the Raritan nulling serial
adapter directly to your device’s serial console port.
•RJ45 Serial Ports (from Sun and Cisco): Most Sun and Cisco RJ45 Serial Ports may be
connected directly to an unoccupied RJ45 serial port on the back of your Dominion KSX,
using a “rollover” cable whose pin-outs are described in Appendix B: Serial Port Pin-Out
Diagrams, “CRLVR-15 Custom Rollover Cable for Most Sun / Cisco RJ45 Serial Ports”.
This cable is often provided by Sun and Cisco in shipments of their products whose serial
ports have the RJ45 form factor. If not, this cable may be purchased directly from Raritan –
order part number CRLVR-15.
•RJ45 Serial Ports (from vendors other than Sun and Cisco): Unfortunately, no widely
accepted standard for RS-232 serial signal transmission through an RJ45 form factor port
currently exists. Therefore, to connect an RJ45 serial port to Dominion KSX, refer to your
vendor’s product manual to obtain a pin-out diagram of its RJ45 serial console port. Then,
using Cat5 cable with RJ45 terminators, crimp a cable in order whose pin-out corresponds
correctly to Dominion KSX specifications as found in Appendix B of this manual.

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For your reference, the following chart can assist you in creating, modifying, or confirming such
a custom cable:
Dominion
KSX Serial
Port Pin
Function
Proper Nulling
Connection to
Your Serial Console*
Port Pin of Your
Serial
Console**
1 RTS CTS
§
2 DTR DSR and DTD §
3 TXD RX (“RXD”)
4 GND GND
5 SGND GND or SGND
6 RXD TX (“TXD”)
7 DSR DTR
§
8 CTS RTS
§
Notes:
* Standard serial nulling signal associations as specified by RS-232.
** Fill in this column with values specified by the device manual provided with your serially-controlled device.
§In most cases, this signal is optional – generally used only if hardware flow control is enabled.
KVM Input Ports
To connect servers with graphical video cards, such as those running Microsoft Windows or
Linux, attach the DB25 end of a Raritan KVM Console Cable (p/n CCPTxxx) to a KVM port
found on the back panel of Dominion KSX. Connect the other end of the cable to corresponding
PS/2 keyboard, mouse, and VGA video ports of the server to which you wish to provide remote
network access.
KVM Output / Local Access Console Ports (optional)
For convenient access to Target KVM Servers while onsite (in the presence of Dominion KSX),
you may choose to take advantage of Dominion KSX’s Local Access Console ports, located on
the front or the rear of the chassis, depending on your model. If the ports are on the front panel,
remove the front bezel by pulling it horizontally towards you. Then, attach a multisync VGA
monitor, PS/2 mouse, and PS/2 keyboard to the ports located on the right hand side.
When accessing the Dominion KSX locally, there will be no graphical user interface. Instead, to
change ports, press the SCROLL LOCK key twice and then press the number key of the port
you wish to view (1 through 4 for DKSX440, 1-8 for DKSX880), and then press ENTER.
Hot Key combinations for local access control:
SCROLL LOCK + SCROLL LOCK + # key
Go to port number #
SCROLL LOCK + SCROLL LOCK + 
Go to previous active port
SCROLL LOCK + SCROLL LOCK + 
Go to next active port
SCROLL LOCK + SCROLL LOCK + Z
Activate autoscan mode (exit autoscan mode by pressing any key except CTRL, ALT, SHIFT,
or Window key.)