Raritan Dominion KX II-101-V2 User manual

Copyright © 2012 Raritan, Inc.
KX2101V2-v3.5.0-D-E
September 2012
255-62-3059-00
Dominion KX II-101-V2
User Guide
Release 3.5.0

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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 which 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 184).
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
KX II-101-V2 Help..........................................................................................................................3
What's New in the Help .......................................................................................................4
Related Documentation.......................................................................................................4
Product Photos ..............................................................................................................................5
Product Features ...........................................................................................................................5
Interfaces.............................................................................................................................5
Network Configuration.........................................................................................................5
System Management Features ...........................................................................................6
Administration Features.......................................................................................................6
User Features......................................................................................................................7
Power...................................................................................................................................7
Video Resolution..................................................................................................................7
Mounting..............................................................................................................................7
Terminology...................................................................................................................................7
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Installation and Configuration 9
Overview........................................................................................................................................9
Default Login Information...............................................................................................................9
Getting Started.............................................................................................................................10
Step 1: Configure the Target Server..................................................................................10
Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings.....................................................................21
Step 3: Connect the Equipment.........................................................................................22
Step 4: Configure the KX II-101-V2...................................................................................27
Chapter 3 Working with Target Servers 35
Interfaces .....................................................................................................................................35
KX II-101-V2 Remote Console Interface...........................................................................35
Multi-Platform Client (MPC)...............................................................................................43
Virtual KVM Client (VKC).............................................................................................................44
Overview............................................................................................................................44
Connecting to a KVM Target Server..................................................................................44
Toolbar Buttons and Status Bar Icons...............................................................................44
Power Controlling a Target Server....................................................................................46
Disconnecting KVM Target Servers ..................................................................................46
Connection Properties.......................................................................................................47
Connection Information .....................................................................................................49
Keyboard Options..............................................................................................................49

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Video Properties................................................................................................................55
Mouse Options...................................................................................................................60
VKC Virtual Media .............................................................................................................64
Tool Options ......................................................................................................................64
View Options......................................................................................................................68
Help Options......................................................................................................................69
Chapter 4 Virtual Media 71
Overview......................................................................................................................................72
Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media................................................................................74
Virtual Media in a Windows XP Environment....................................................................75
Virtual Media in a Linux Environment................................................................................76
Virtual Media in a Mac Environment..................................................................................78
Conditions when Read/Write is Not Available...................................................................78
Using Virtual Media......................................................................................................................78
Connecting to Virtual Media.........................................................................................................80
Local Drives.......................................................................................................................80
Mounting CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images......................................................................81
Disconnecting Virtual Media ........................................................................................................82
Chapter 5 User Management 83
User Groups.................................................................................................................................83
User Group List..................................................................................................................84
Relationship Between Users and Groups .........................................................................84
Adding a New User Group.................................................................................................84
Modifying an Existing User Group.....................................................................................88
Users............................................................................................................................................89
View KX II-101-V2 User List..............................................................................................89
View Users by Port............................................................................................................90
Disconnecting Users from Ports........................................................................................90
Logging Users Off the KX II-101-V2 (Force Logoff)..........................................................91
Adding a New User............................................................................................................91
Modifying an Existing User................................................................................................92
Blocking and Unblocking Users.........................................................................................92
Authentication Settings................................................................................................................93
Implementing LDAP/LDAPS Remote Authentication........................................................94
Returning User Group Information from Active Directory Server......................................98
Implementing RADIUS Remote Authentication.................................................................99
Returning User Group Information via RADIUS..............................................................101
RADIUS Communication Exchange Specifications.........................................................102
User Authentication Process ...........................................................................................103
Changing a Password................................................................................................................105
Chapter 6 Device Management 106
Network Settings........................................................................................................................106
Network Basic Settings....................................................................................................107
LAN Interface Settings.....................................................................................................110

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Device Services .........................................................................................................................111
Enabling Telnet................................................................................................................111
Enabling SSH ..................................................................................................................111
HTTP and HTTPS Port Settings......................................................................................112
Entering the Discovery Port.............................................................................................112
Enabling Direct Port Access via URL..............................................................................112
Configuring SNMP Agents...............................................................................................113
Keyboard/Mouse Setup .............................................................................................................115
Serial Port Settings....................................................................................................................115
Admin Port.......................................................................................................................116
Raritan Power Strip Control.............................................................................................116
Modem.............................................................................................................................116
Configuring Date/Time Settings.................................................................................................117
Event Management....................................................................................................................118
Configuring Event Management - Settings......................................................................118
Configuring Event Management - Destinations...............................................................125
Port Configuration......................................................................................................................126
Managing KVM Target Servers (Port Page)....................................................................127
Power Control..................................................................................................................128
Analog KVM Switch ...................................................................................................................133
Resetting the KX II-101-V2 Using the Reset Button..................................................................134
Changing the Default GUI Language Setting ............................................................................135
Chapter 7 Managing USB Connections 136
Overview....................................................................................................................................137
USB Connection Settings ..........................................................................................................137
Advanced USB Connection Settings.........................................................................................138
Chapter 8 Security Management 140
Security Settings........................................................................................................................140
Login Limitations..............................................................................................................140
Strong Passwords............................................................................................................142
User Blocking...................................................................................................................143
Encryption & Share..........................................................................................................145
Enabling FIPS 140-2 .......................................................................................................148

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Configuring IP Access Control...................................................................................................149
SSL Certificates .........................................................................................................................152
Security Banner .........................................................................................................................155
Chapter 9 Maintenance 156
Audit Log....................................................................................................................................156
Device Information.....................................................................................................................157
Backup and Restore ..................................................................................................................158
Upgrading Firmware ..................................................................................................................160
Upgrade History.........................................................................................................................161
Factory Reset.............................................................................................................................161
Rebooting the KX II-101-V2.......................................................................................................162
Stopping CC-SG Management..................................................................................................163
Chapter 10 Diagnostics 165
Network Interface Page .............................................................................................................165
Network Statistics Page.............................................................................................................165
Ping Host Page..........................................................................................................................168
Trace Route to Host Page .........................................................................................................168
Device Diagnostics ....................................................................................................................170
Chapter 11 Command Line Interface (CLI) 172
Overview....................................................................................................................................172
Accessing the KX II-101-V2 Using the CLI................................................................................173
SSH Connection to the KX II-101-V2.........................................................................................173
SSH Access from a Windows PC....................................................................................173
SSH Access from a UNIX/Linux Workstation..................................................................174
Logging in ..................................................................................................................................174
Navigation of the CLI .................................................................................................................174
CLI Prompts.....................................................................................................................174
Completion of Commands...............................................................................................175
CLI Syntax -Tips and Shortcuts.......................................................................................175
Common Commands for All Command Line Interface Levels ........................................175
CLI Commands..........................................................................................................................176
Diagnostics......................................................................................................................177
Configuration ...................................................................................................................178
Listports Command..........................................................................................................180
Userlist Command...........................................................................................................180

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Chapter 12 CC-SG Management 181
Overview....................................................................................................................................181
Removing a KX II-101-V2 from CC-SG Management...............................................................182
Using CC-SG in Proxy Mode.....................................................................................................183
Appendix A Specifications 184
Physical Specifications ..............................................................................................................184
Supported Operating Systems (Clients)....................................................................................185
Supported Browsers ..................................................................................................................186
Connectors.................................................................................................................................186
Certified Modems.......................................................................................................................187
Supported Video Resolutions ....................................................................................................187
Supported Keyboard Languages...............................................................................................188
TCP and UDP Ports Used .........................................................................................................189
Network Speed Settings ............................................................................................................191
9 Pin Pinout................................................................................................................................192
Appendix B Updating the LDAP Schema 193
Returning User Group Information.............................................................................................193
From LDAP......................................................................................................................193
From Microsoft Active Directory ......................................................................................193
Setting the Registry to Permit Write Operations to the Schema ...............................................194
Creating a New Attribute............................................................................................................194
Adding Attributes to the Class ...................................................................................................195
Updating the Schema Cache.....................................................................................................197
Editing rciusergroup Attributes for User Members.....................................................................197
Appendix C Rack Mount 201
Attach the L Bracket to the KX II-101-V2 for a Horizontal Mount..............................................201
Appendix D Informational Notes 203
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) .............................................................................................203
IPv6 Support Notes....................................................................................................................204
Operating System IPv6 Support Notes ...........................................................................204
Keyboard, Video and Mouse Notes...........................................................................................204
Sun Blade Video, Keyboard, and Mouse Support Limitation ..........................................205
BIOS Access Limitation from a Local Keyboard..............................................................205
HP UX RX 1600 Keyboard and Mouse Configuration.....................................................206
Compaq Alpha and IBM P Server Mouse Mode Limitation.............................................206
Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 Server Keyboard Limitations...................................206
CC-SG .......................................................................................................................................206
Proxy Mode and MPC .....................................................................................................206

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Appendix E FAQs 207
General FAQs............................................................................................................................207
IPv6 Networking.........................................................................................................................208
Index 211

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In This Chapter
KX II-101-V2 Overview..............................................................................2
KX II-101-V2 Help......................................................................................3
Product Photos..........................................................................................5
Product Features.......................................................................................5
Terminology...............................................................................................7
Package Contents .....................................................................................8
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
KX II-101-V2 Help
The KX II-101-V2 help provides information on how to install, set up, and
configure the KX II-101-V2. It also includes information on accessing
target servers, using virtual media, managing users and security, and
maintaining and diagnosing the KX II-101-V2.
See the KX II-101-V2 release notes for important information on the
current release before you begin using the KX II-101-V2.
A PDF version of the help can be downloaded from the Raritan
Firmware and Documentation page on the Raritan website. Raritan
recommends that you refer to the Raritan website for the most up-to-date
user guides available.
To use online help, Active Content must be enabled in your browser. If
you are using Internet Explorer 7, you must enable Scriplets. Consult
your browser help for information on enabling these features.

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What's New in the Help
The following information has been added based on enhancements and
changes to the equipment and/or user documentation.
Support for FIPS 140-2 encryption
Support for a login security banner
Mobile access from iPad®and iPhone®to servers connected to a KX
II-101-V2 being managed by CC-SG
SNMPv3 support
Ability to upload your own SSL certificate to the KX II-101-V2
Support for 1920x1080 & wide screen video resolutions
Configurable TCP/IP port numbers (Stealth Mode)
Direct access to the KX II-101-V2 while under CC-SG 5.4 or later
management
Virtual media support for Linux®and Mac®
Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese user interface
support
Support for IPv4 and IPv6 in a dual stack environment
Disconnecting users from ports
Forced user log off
Updates to the SNMP trap and SNMP agent user interface in KX II-
101-V2
Please see the KX II-101-V2 Release Notes for a more detailed
explanation of the changes applied to the appliance and this version of
the help.
Related Documentation
The KX II-101-V2 help is accompanied by the KX II-101-V2 Quick Setup
Guide, which can be found on the Raritan Firmware and
Documentation page of Raritan's website
(http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation).
Installation requirements and instructions for client applications used with
the KX II-101-V2 can be found in the KVM and Serial Access Clients
Guide, also found on the Raritan website. Where applicable, specific
client functions used with the KX II-101-V2 are included in the help.

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Product Photos
KX II-101-V2
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

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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
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

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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
Mounting
Rack mounting bracket
Terminology
Term
Description
Target Server
Server to be accessed remotely via the KX II-101-
V2 and its connected KVM configuration.
Remote PC
A Windows®, Linux®, or Apple Macintosh®computer
used to access and control target servers
connected to the KX II-101-V2.
Admin serial
port
Use the Admin serial port to connect to the serial
port on the PC using a male DB9 cable. Then use
a standard emulation software package (for
example, HyperTerminal) to access the Admin
serial port. The Admin serial port is used for
network configuration.
Local User port
Enables a user in immediate proximity to the target
server to use the native monitor without unplugging
the KX II-101-V2.

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Term
Description
Virtual media
Enables a KVM target server to remotely access
media from client PC and network file servers.
Package Contents
Each KX II-101-V2 device ships with:
KX II-101-V2 - KVM over IP
KVM cable
Power adapter - AC/DC 5VDC with universal adapter
Mounting bracket kit
Printed Quick Setup Guide
Printed application release notes (if applicable)
Printed technical notes (if applicable)

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In This Chapter
Overview....................................................................................................9
Default Login Information ..........................................................................9
Getting Started ........................................................................................10
Overview
This chapter describes how to install and configure the KX II-101-V2.
Installation and configuration consists of the following steps:
Step 1: Configure the Target Server (on page 10)
Step 2: Configure Network Firewall Settings (on page 21)
Step 3: Connect the Equipment (on page 22)
Step 4: Configure the KX II-101-V2 (on page 27)
In order to ensure optimum performance, before installing the KX II-101-
V2 configure the target server you want to access via the KX II-101-V2.
Note that the following configuration requirements apply only to the
target server, not to the computers that you will be using to access the
KX II-101-V2 remotely.
Default Login Information
Default
Value
User name
The default user name is admin. This user has
administrative privileges.
Password
The default password is raritan.
Passwords are case sensitive and must be entered in the
exact case combination in which they were created. For
example, the default password raritan must be entered
entirely in lowercase letters.
The first time you start the KX II-101-V2, you are required
to change the default password.
IP address
The KX II-101-V2 ships with the default IP address of
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

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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 (on page 28) 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 32) for information on setting an IP address using
the Serial Admin Console.
Step 1: Configure the Target Server
Before installing the KX II-101-V2, first configure the target server you
want to access via the KX II-101-V2 in order to ensure optimum
performance. Note that the following configuration requirements apply
only to the target server, not to the computers that you will be using to
access the KX II-101-V2 remotely.
Setting the Server Video Resolution
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. The KX II-101-
V2 supports these resolutions:
Resolutions
640x350 @70Hz
1024x768@85
640x350 @85Hz
1024x768 @75Hz
640x400 @56Hz
1024x768 @90Hz
640x400 @84Hz
1024x768 @100Hz
640x400 @85Hz
1152x864 @60Hz

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Resolutions
640x480 @60Hz
1152x864 @70Hz
640x480 @66.6Hz
1152x864 @75Hz
640x480 @72Hz
1152x864 @85Hz
640x480 @75Hz
1152x870 @75.1Hz
640x480 @85Hz
1152x900 @66Hz
720x400 @70Hz
1152x900 @76Hz
720x400 @84Hz
1280x720@60Hz
720x400 @85Hz
1280x960 @60Hz
800x600 @56Hz
1280x960 @85Hz
800x600 @60Hz
1280x1024 @60Hz
800x600 @70Hz
1280x1024 @75Hz
800x600 @72Hz
1280x1024 @85Hz
800x600 @75Hz
1360x768@60Hz
800x600 @85Hz
1366x768@60Hz
800x600 @90Hz
1368x768@60Hz
800x600 @100Hz
1400x1050@60Hz
832x624 @75.1Hz
1440x900@60Hz
1024x768 @60Hz
1600x1200 @60Hz
1024x768@70
1680x1050@60Hz
1024x768@72
1920x1080@60Hz
Sun Video Resolution
Sun™systems have two resolution settings, a command line resolution
and a GUI resolution. For information about the resolutions supported by
the KX II-101-V2, see Setting the Server Video Resolution (on page
10).
Note: If none of the supported resolutions work, make sure the monitor is
multisync. Some monitors will not work with an H&V sync.
Command Line Resolution
To check the command line resolution:
1. Run the following command as the root: # eeprom output-device

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To change the command line resolution:
1. Run the following command: # eeprom output-
device=screen:r1024x768x75 where 1024x768x75 is any resolution
that the KX II-101-V2 supports.
2. Restart the computer.
GUI Resolution/32 Bit
To check the GUI resolution on 32 bit cards:
1. Run the following command: # /usr/sbin/pgxconfig –prconf
To change the GUI resolution on 32 bit cards:
1. Run the following command: # /usr/sbin/pgxconfig –
res1024x768x75 where 1024x768x75 is any resolution that the KX II-
101-V2 supports.
2. Restart the computer.
GUI Resolution/64 Bit
To check the GUI resolution on 64 bit cards:
1. Run the following command: # /usr/sbin/m64config –prconf
To change the resolution on 64 bit cards:
1. Run the following command: # /usr/sbin/m64config –
res1024x768x75 where 1024x768x75 is any resolution that the KX II-
101-V2 supports.
2. Restart the computer.
GUI Resolution/Solaris 8
To check the resolution on Solaris™8 for 32 bit and 64 bit cards:
1. Run the following command: # /usr/sbin/fbconfig –prconf
To change the resolution on Solaris 8 for 32 and 64 bit cards:
1. Run the following command: # /usr/sbin/fbconfig –res1024x768x75
where 1024x768x75 is any resolution that the KX II-101-V2 supports.
2. Restart the computer.