Raritan Dominion KX II-101-V2 User manual

Copyright © 2014 Raritan, Inc.
KX2101V2-v3.6.0-D-E
May 2014
255-62-3059-00
Dominion KX II-101-V2
User Guide
Release 3.6.0

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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.
In Raritan products that require Rack Mounting, please follow these precautions:
Operation temperature in a closed rack environment may be greater than room temperature. Do
not exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the appliances. See Specifications (on
page 174) in online help.
Ensure sufficient airflow through the rack environment.
Mount equipment in the rack carefully to avoid uneven mechanical loading.
Connect equipment to the supply circuit carefully to avoid overloading circuits.
Ground all equipment properly, especially supply connections, such as power strips (other than
direct connections), to the branch circuit.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
KX II-101-V2 Overview ..................................................................................................................2
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................3
KX II-101-V2 Help..........................................................................................................................4
Product Photos ..............................................................................................................................4
Product Features ...........................................................................................................................5
Interfaces.............................................................................................................................5
Network Configuration.........................................................................................................5
System Management Features ...........................................................................................5
Administration Features.......................................................................................................6
User Features......................................................................................................................6
Power...................................................................................................................................6
Video Resolution..................................................................................................................6
Mounting..............................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 8
Overview........................................................................................................................................8
Default Login Information...............................................................................................................8
Getting Started...............................................................................................................................9
Step 1: Configure the Target Server....................................................................................9
Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings.....................................................................12
Step 3: Connect the Equipment.........................................................................................13
Step 4: Configure the KX II-101-V2...................................................................................17
Allow Pop-Ups .............................................................................................................................23
Security Warnings and Validation Messages ..............................................................................23
Java Validation and Access Warning................................................................................24
Additional Security Warnings.............................................................................................24
Installing a Certificate...................................................................................................................24
Example 1: Import the Certificate into the Browser...........................................................25
Example 2: Add the KX II-101-V2 to Trusted Sites and Import the Certificate..................27
Chapter 3 Working with Target Servers 29
Interfaces .....................................................................................................................................29
KX II-101-V2 Remote Console Interface...........................................................................29
Multi-Platform Client (MPC)...............................................................................................38
Virtual KVM Client (VKC).............................................................................................................38
Overview............................................................................................................................38
Connect to a Target Server ...............................................................................................39
Virtual KVM Client Java Requirements .............................................................................39
Connecting to a KVM Target Server..................................................................................39

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Toolbar Buttons and Status Bar Icons...............................................................................39
Power Controlling a Target Server....................................................................................41
Disconnecting KVM Target Servers ..................................................................................42
Connection Properties.......................................................................................................42
Connection Information .....................................................................................................44
Keyboard Options..............................................................................................................44
Video Properties................................................................................................................49
Mouse Options...................................................................................................................53
VKC Virtual Media .............................................................................................................57
Tool Options ......................................................................................................................57
View Options......................................................................................................................61
Version Information - Virtual KVM Client...........................................................................63
Chapter 4 Virtual Media 64
Overview......................................................................................................................................64
Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media ..........................................................................................65
KX II-101-V2 Virtual Media Prerequisites..........................................................................65
Remote PC VM Prerequisites............................................................................................65
Target Server VM Prerequisites ........................................................................................65
Mounting Local Drives .................................................................................................................65
Notes on Mounting Local Drives........................................................................................66
Supported Tasks Via Virtual Media .............................................................................................66
Supported Virtual Media Types ...................................................................................................66
Conditions when Read/Write is Not Available...................................................................66
Number of Supported Virtual Media Drives .................................................................................67
Connecting and Disconnecting from Virtual Media......................................................................67
Access a Virtual Media Drive on a Client Computer .........................................................67
Mounting CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images......................................................................68
Disconnect from Virtual Media Drives ...............................................................................69
Virtual Media in a Windows XP Environment ..............................................................................69
Virtual Media in a Linux Environment..........................................................................................70
Active System Partitions....................................................................................................70
Drive Partitions ..................................................................................................................70
Root User Permission Requirement..................................................................................70
Virtual Media in a Mac Environment............................................................................................70
Active System Partition......................................................................................................70
Drive Partitions ..................................................................................................................70
Virtual Media File Server Setup (File Server ISO Images Only)..................................................71
Disconnecting Virtual Media ........................................................................................................72
Chapter 5 User Management 73
User Groups.................................................................................................................................73
User Group List..................................................................................................................74
Relationship Between Users and Groups .........................................................................74
Adding a New User Group.................................................................................................74
Modifying an Existing User Group.....................................................................................78
Users............................................................................................................................................79
View KX II-101-V2 User List..............................................................................................79

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View Users by Port............................................................................................................80
Disconnecting Users from Ports........................................................................................80
Logging Users Off the KX II-101-V2 (Force Logoff)..........................................................81
Adding a New User............................................................................................................81
Modifying an Existing User................................................................................................82
Blocking and Unblocking Users.........................................................................................82
Authentication Settings................................................................................................................83
Implementing LDAP/LDAPS Remote Authentication........................................................84
Returning User Group Information from Active Directory Server......................................88
Implementing RADIUS Remote Authentication.................................................................89
Returning User Group Information via RADIUS................................................................91
RADIUS Communication Exchange Specifications...........................................................92
User Authentication Process .............................................................................................93
Changing a Password..................................................................................................................95
Chapter 6 Device Management 96
Network Settings..........................................................................................................................96
Network Basic Settings......................................................................................................97
Assign the KX II-101-V2 an IP Address ............................................................................97
Configure the IPv4 Settings...............................................................................................97
Configure the IPv6 Settings...............................................................................................98
Configure the DNS Settings ..............................................................................................99
LAN Interface Settings.......................................................................................................99
Device Services .........................................................................................................................100
Enabling Telnet................................................................................................................100
Enabling SSH ..................................................................................................................100
HTTP and HTTPS Port Settings......................................................................................101
Entering the Discovery Port.............................................................................................101
Enabling Direct Port Access via URL..............................................................................102
Configuring SNMP Agents...............................................................................................102
Keyboard/Mouse Setup .............................................................................................................105
Serial Port Settings....................................................................................................................105
Admin Port.......................................................................................................................106
Raritan Power Strip Control.............................................................................................106
Modem.............................................................................................................................106
Configuring Date/Time Settings.................................................................................................107
Event Management....................................................................................................................108
Configuring Event Management - Settings......................................................................108
Configuring Event Management - Destinations...............................................................115
Port Configuration......................................................................................................................115
Managing KVM Target Servers (Port Page)....................................................................117
Power Control..................................................................................................................118

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Analog KVM Switch ...................................................................................................................123
Resetting the KX II-101-V2 Using the Reset Button..................................................................124
Changing the Default GUI Language Setting ............................................................................125
Chapter 7 Managing USB Connections 126
Overview....................................................................................................................................127
USB Connection Settings ..........................................................................................................127
Advanced USB Connection Settings.........................................................................................128
Chapter 8 Security Management 130
Security Settings........................................................................................................................130
Login Limitations..............................................................................................................130
Strong Passwords............................................................................................................132
User Blocking...................................................................................................................133
Encryption & Share..........................................................................................................135
Enabling FIPS 140-2 .......................................................................................................138
Configuring IP Access Control...................................................................................................139
SSL Certificates .........................................................................................................................142
Security Banner .........................................................................................................................145
Chapter 9 Maintenance 146
Audit Log....................................................................................................................................146
Device Information.....................................................................................................................147
Backup and Restore ..................................................................................................................148
Upgrading Firmware ..................................................................................................................150
Upgrade History.........................................................................................................................151
Factory Reset.............................................................................................................................151
Rebooting the KX II-101-V2.......................................................................................................152
Stopping CC-SG Management..................................................................................................153
Chapter 10 Diagnostics 155
Network Interface Page .............................................................................................................155
Network Statistics Page.............................................................................................................155
Ping Host Page..........................................................................................................................158
Trace Route to Host Page .........................................................................................................158
Device Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................160
Chapter 11 Command Line Interface (CLI) 162
Overview....................................................................................................................................162
Accessing the KX II-101-V2 Using the CLI................................................................................163
SSH Connection to the KX II-101-V2.........................................................................................163
SSH Access from a Windows PC....................................................................................163
SSH Access from a UNIX/Linux Workstation..................................................................164

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Logging in ..................................................................................................................................164
Navigation of the CLI .................................................................................................................164
CLI Prompts.....................................................................................................................164
Completion of Commands...............................................................................................165
CLI Syntax -Tips and Shortcuts.......................................................................................165
Common Commands for All Command Line Interface Levels ........................................165
CLI Commands..........................................................................................................................166
Diagnostics......................................................................................................................167
Configuration ...................................................................................................................168
Listports Command..........................................................................................................170
Userlist Command...........................................................................................................170
Chapter 12 CC-SG Management 171
Overview....................................................................................................................................171
Removing a KX II-101-V2 from CC-SG Management...............................................................172
Using CC-SG in Proxy Mode.....................................................................................................173
Appendix A Specifications 174
Physical Specifications ..............................................................................................................174
Supported Operating Systems (Clients) ....................................................................................175
Supported Browsers ..................................................................................................................177
Connectors.................................................................................................................................177
Certified Modems.......................................................................................................................177
Supported Video Resolutions ....................................................................................................178
Supported Keyboard Languages...............................................................................................179
TCP and UDP Ports Used .........................................................................................................180
Network Speed Settings ............................................................................................................181
9 Pin Pinout................................................................................................................................182
Appendix B Updating the LDAP Schema 184
Returning User Group Information.............................................................................................184
From LDAP......................................................................................................................184
From Microsoft Active Directory ......................................................................................184

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Setting the Registry to Permit Write Operations to the Schema ...............................................185
Creating a New Attribute............................................................................................................185
Adding Attributes to the Class ...................................................................................................186
Updating the Schema Cache.....................................................................................................188
Editing rciusergroup Attributes for User Members.....................................................................188
Appendix C Rack Mount 191
Attach the L Bracket to the KX II-101-V2 for a Horizontal Mount..............................................191
Appendix D Informational Notes 193
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) .............................................................................................193
IPv6 Support Notes....................................................................................................................194
Operating System IPv6 Support Notes ...........................................................................194
Keyboard, Video and Mouse Notes...........................................................................................194
Sun Blade Video, Keyboard, and Mouse Support Limitation ..........................................194
BIOS Access Limitation from a Local Keyboard..............................................................195
HP UX RX 1600 Keyboard and Mouse Configuration.....................................................195
Compaq Alpha and IBM P Server Mouse Mode Limitation.............................................196
Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Server Keyboard Limitations...................................196
CC-SG Notes.............................................................................................................................196
Proxy Mode and MPC .....................................................................................................196
Appendix E FAQs 197
General FAQs............................................................................................................................197
IPv6 Networking.........................................................................................................................198
Index 201

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In This Chapter
KX II-101-V2 Overview..............................................................................2
Package Contents .....................................................................................3
KX II-101-V2 Help......................................................................................4
Product Photos..........................................................................................4
Product Features.......................................................................................5
Chapter 1
Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction
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KX II-101-V2 Overview
Thank you for purchasing the Dominion KX II-101-V2. The KX II-101-V2
provides a single keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) port for connection
to a target server, and a single IP port for connection to an IP network.
Within the KX II-101-V2 device, KVM signals from your server are
converted to IP format and compressed for transmission over an IP
network.
The KX II-101-V2 dongle form-factor makes it easy to install near the
target server, and each individual KX II-101-V2 device has its own IP
address. Each device is powered via an external AC-DC power pack.
The KX II-101-V2 can operate as a standalone appliance or integrated
into a single logical solution, along with other Raritan access products,
using Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC-SG) 5.4 or later
management unit.

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Diagram key
KX II-101-V2
LAN
Windows®, Linux®and Sun™servers
TCP/IP
LAN
Remote (network) access
Mobile access via iPhone®and iPad®using CC-SG
Package Contents
Each KX II-101-V2 device ships with:
1 - KX II-101-V2 KVM over IP
1 - KVM cable
1 - Power adapter (AC/DC 5VDC with universal adapter)
1 - Mounting bracket kit
1 - Quick Setup Guide
1 - Release notes (if applicable)

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KX II-101-V2 Help
KX II-101-V2 online help is considered your primary help resource. PDF
versions of help are a secondary resource.
See the KX II-101-V2 Release Notes for important information on the
current release before you begin using the KX II-101-V2.
KVM Client help is provided as part of KX II-101-V2 online help.
Online help is accompanied by the KX II-101-V2 Quick Setup Guide,
which is included with your KX II-101-V2 and can be found on the
Raritan Support page of Raritan's website
(http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation).
Note: To use online help, Active Content must be enabled in your
browser.
Product Photos
KX II-101-V2

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Product Features
Interfaces
Integrated PS/2 KVM connection
USB connection for control and virtual media
Serial Admin port for initial device configuration and diagnostics, as
well as use with an external modem access and Raritan power strip
control
Local port for monitor connection
Ethernet LAN port supporting 10/100-base-T autosensing, full duplex
Network Configuration
DHCP or static IP device address
System Management Features
Firmware upgradable over Ethernet
Failsafe firmware upgrade capability
Clock that can be set manually or via synchronization with Network
Time Protocol (NTP/SNTP)
Local, timestamped, administrator activity log SNMP V2 agent that
can be disabled by the administrator
Support for RADIUS and LDAP/LDAPS authentication protocols

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Administration Features
Web-based management
LDAP, Active Directory®, RADIUS, or internal authentication and
authorization
DHCP or fixed IP addressing
Integration with Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC-
SG) management unit
Mobile access from iPad®and iPhone®to servers connected to a KX
II-101-V2 being managed by CC-SG
Support for FIPS 140-2
Support for a login security banner
SNMPv3 support
Ability to upload your own SSL certificate to the KX II-101-V2
Configurable TCP/IP port numbers (Stealth Mode)
Support for IPv4 and IPv6 in a dual stack environment
Disconnecting users from ports
Forced user log off
User Features
Web-based access through common browsers
Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI)
PC Share mode, which enables more than one remote user to
connect to the target
TCP communication
English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese user
interface and help
Virtual media access
Absolute Mouse Synchronization™
Plug-and-play
256-bit encryption of complete KVM signal, including video and
virtual media
Power
Powered by an external AC/DC adapter
Video Resolution
Up to 1920x1080 at up to 60 Hz and wide screen video resolutions

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Mounting
Rack mounting bracket

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In This Chapter
Overview....................................................................................................8
Default Login Information ..........................................................................8
Getting Started ..........................................................................................9
Allow Pop-Ups.........................................................................................23
Security Warnings and Validation Messages..........................................23
Installing a Certificate..............................................................................24
Overview
This section provides a brief overview of the installation process. Each
step is further detailed in the remaining sections of this chapter.
Before installing the KX II-101-V2, configure the target server you want
to access via the KX II-101-V2 so you ensure optimum performance.
Default Login Information
Default
Value
User name
admin
This user has administrative privileges.
Password
raritan
The first time you start the KX II-101-V2, you are required
to change the default password.
IP address
192.168.0.192.
Important: For backup and business continuity purposes, it is strongly
recommended that you create a backup administrator user name and
password and keep that information in a secure location.
Chapter 2
Installation and Configuration

Chapter 2: Installation and Configuration
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Getting Started
KX II-101-V2 users with Microsoft®Internet Explorer®version 6 or
Windows 2000®must upgrade to Service Pack 4 (SP4) or higher.
The KX II-101-V2 ships with a static default IP address. On a network
without a DHCP server, you must configure a new static IP address, net
mask, and gateway address using either the KX II-101-V2 serial admin
console or the KX II-101-V2 Remote Console.
See Assigning an IP Address for information on assigning an IP address
to the KX II-101-V2 using the Remote Console.
See Configure the KX II-101-V2 Using a Terminal Emulation
Program (Optional) (on page 21) for information on setting an IP
address using the Serial Admin Console.
Note that the following configuration requirements apply only to the
target server, not to the computers that you remotely access the KX II-
101-V2.
Step 1: Configure the Target Server
Target Server Video Resolutions
For optimal bandwidth efficiency and video performance, a target server
running a graphical user interface such as Windows, X-Windows,
Solaris, and KDE should be configured with desktop backgrounds set to
a predominantly solid, light-colored graphic.
Backgrounds featuring photos or complex gradients should be avoided.
Ensure that the server's video resolution and refresh rate are supported
by the KX II-101-V2, and that the signal is non-interlaced.
See KX II-101-V2 Online Help for a list of support target server
resolutions.

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Mouse Modes
The KX II-101-V2 operates in several mouse modes: Absolute Mouse
Synchronization™, Intelligent Mouse mode and Standard Mouse mode.
Note: Do not use an animated mouse while using Intelligent Mouse
mode.
Mouse parameters do not have to be altered for Absolute Mouse
Synchronization.
For both the Standard and Intelligent Mouse modes, mouse parameters
must be set to specific values, which are described in this section.
Mouse configurations will vary on different target operating systems.
Consult your OS documentation for additional details.
Following are the mouse settings for various operating systems.
These settings are configured on your target operating system unless
otherwise indicated.
See the KX II-101-V2 Online Help for details on configuring these
mouse settings.
Windows 7 and Windows Vista Mouse Settings
Configure these mouse settings in Windows 7®and Windows
Vista®:
Configure the motion settings:
Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed
Disable the "Enhanced pointer precision" option
Disable animation and fade effects:
Animate controls and elements inside windows
Animate windows when minimizing and maximizing
Fade or slide menus into view
Fade or slide ToolTips into view
Fade out menu items after clicking

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Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows 2008 Mouse Settings
Configure these mouse settings in Windows XP®, Windows
2003®and Windows 2008®:
Configure the Motion settings:
Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed
Disable the "Enhance pointer precision" option
Disable the Snap To option
Disable transition effects:
Deselect the "Use the following transition effect for menus and
tooltips" option
Windows 2000 Mouse Settings
Configure these Windows 2000®mouse settings:
Configure the Motion settings:
Set the acceleration to None
Set the mouse motion speed setting to exactly the middle speed
Disable transition effects:
Deselect the "Use the following transition effect for menus and
tooltips" option
Apple Mac Mouse Settings
Absolute Mouse Synchronization is required for proper mouse
synchronization on KVM target servers running a Mac®operating system.
To enter Absolute Mouse Synchronization:
Choose Mouse > Absolute in the KVM client.
Linux Mouse Settings
Configure these Linux®mouse settings:
(Standard Mouse Mode only) Set the mouse acceleration to exactly
1 and set the threshold to exactly 1. Enter the following command:
xset mouse 1 1. This should be set for execution upon login.

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Sun Solaris Mouse Settings
Configure these Sun®Solaris™mouse settings:
Set the mouse acceleration value to exactly 1 and the threshold to
exactly 1
Ensure that your video card is set to a supported resolution and that
its output is VGA, not composite sync
IBM AIX Mouse Settings
Configure these IBM AIX®mouse settings:
Go to the Style Manager, click on Mouse Settings and set Mouse
Acceleration to 1.0 and Threshold to 3.0
Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings
TCP Port 5000
Allow network and firewall communication on TCP Port 5000 to enable
remote access to the KX II-101-V2.
Alternatively, configure the KX II-101-V2 to use a different TCP port, then
allow communication on that port.
TCP Port 443
Allow access to TCP Port 443 (Standard HTTPS) so you can access KX
II-101-V2 via a web browser.
TCP Port 80
Allow access to TCP Port 80 (Standard HTTP) to enable automatic
redirection of HTTP requests to HTTPS.