Raritan dominion kx III Use and care manual

Copyright © 2015 Raritan, Inc.
DKX3A-v3.2.0-0G-E
December 2015
255-62-0002-00
Dominion KX III
Administrators Guide
Release 3.2.0

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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 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
What's New in Help........................................................................................................................1
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................2
KX III Device Photos and Features................................................................................................2
Hardware.............................................................................................................................2
Software...............................................................................................................................3
Dominion KX3-832 ..............................................................................................................4
Dominion KX3-864 ..............................................................................................................6
Supported Number of Ports and Remote Users per Model ................................................7
KX III Remote/Local Console Interfaces and User Station............................................................7
KX III KVM Client Applications.......................................................................................................8
KX III Online Help ..........................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Get Started Using KX III 9
Install and Configure KX III............................................................................................................9
Allow Pop-Ups ...............................................................................................................................9
Security Warnings and Validation Messages................................................................................9
Java Validation and Access Warning................................................................................10
Additional Security Warnings.............................................................................................10
Installing a Certificate...................................................................................................................11
Example 1: Import the Certificate into the Browser...........................................................11
Example 2: Add the KX III to Trusted Sites and Import the Certificate .............................13
Converting a Binary Certificate to a Base64-Encoded DER Certificate (Optional).....................15
Logging In to KX III ......................................................................................................................17
Chapter 3 KX III Interface and Navigation 19
Overview......................................................................................................................................19
KX III Remote Console Interface.................................................................................................20
Port Access Page (Remote Console Display)...................................................................21
Port Action Menu...............................................................................................................24
DKX3-808 Fast Switching..................................................................................................27
Left Panel...........................................................................................................................28

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KX III Local Console Interface.....................................................................................................29
Chapter 4 KX III Administration 30
Overview......................................................................................................................................30
KX III Installation and Configuration ............................................................................................31
Rack Mounting...................................................................................................................31
Factory Default Login Information .....................................................................................32
Step 1: Configuring Network Firewall Settings..................................................................33
Step 2: Configuring KVM Target Servers..........................................................................33
Step 3: Connecting the Equipment....................................................................................36
Step 4: Configuring the KX III............................................................................................39
Step 5: Launching the KX III Remote Console..................................................................50
Step 6: Configuring the Keyboard Language (Optional) ...................................................52
Step 7: Create and Install an SSL Certificate....................................................................53
Rack PDU (Power Strip) Outlet Control.......................................................................................54
Overview............................................................................................................................54
Turning Outlets On/Off and Cycling Power.......................................................................55
USB Profiles.................................................................................................................................56
Overview............................................................................................................................56
CIM Compatibility...............................................................................................................57
Available USB Profiles.......................................................................................................57
Selecting Profiles for a KVM Port......................................................................................63
User Management .......................................................................................................................64
User Groups ......................................................................................................................64
Users .................................................................................................................................72
Authentication Settings......................................................................................................76
Changing a Password .......................................................................................................89
Device Management....................................................................................................................90
Network Settings ...............................................................................................................90
View and Edit LAN Interface Settings ...............................................................................97
Reset Network Settings to Factory Defaults......................................................................99
Configuring Ports.............................................................................................................100
Device Services...............................................................................................................147
Power Supply Setup........................................................................................................181
Connect and Disconnect Scripts .....................................................................................183
Port Group Management.................................................................................................188
Changing the Default GUI Language Setting..................................................................192
Security Management................................................................................................................192
Security Settings..............................................................................................................192
Configuring IP Access Control.........................................................................................203
SSL Certificates...............................................................................................................205
Security Banner...............................................................................................................208
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................210
Audit Log..........................................................................................................................210
Device Information...........................................................................................................211
Creating a KX III Backup and Restore File......................................................................212
Applying KX III Appliance Setting to a KX III Using a Backup/Restore File....................215
USB Profile Management................................................................................................216
Upgrading CIMs...............................................................................................................217

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Upgrading the KX III Firmware........................................................................................218
Upgrade History...............................................................................................................219
Rebooting the KX III ........................................................................................................219
Stopping CC-SG Management........................................................................................221
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................222
Network Interface Page...................................................................................................222
Network Statistics Page...................................................................................................222
Ping Host Page................................................................................................................224
Trace Route to Host Page...............................................................................................225
Device Diagnostics..........................................................................................................227
KX III Local Console - Administration Functions.....................................................................227
Security and Authentication.............................................................................................228
Configuring KX III Local Port Settings from the Local Console.......................................228
Command Line Interface (CLI) ..................................................................................................232
Overview..........................................................................................................................232
Accessing the KX III Using CLI........................................................................................233
SSH Connection to the KX III..........................................................................................233
Logging In........................................................................................................................234
Navigating the CLI...........................................................................................................234
Initial Configuration Using CLI.........................................................................................236
CLI Prompts.....................................................................................................................237
CLI Commands................................................................................................................237
Administering the KX III Console Server Configuration Commands...............................238
Configuring Network........................................................................................................238
Dual Video Port Groups.............................................................................................................240
Recommendations for Dual Port Video...........................................................................241
Dual Video Port Group Supported Mouse Modes...........................................................241
CIMs Required for Dual Video Support...........................................................................242
Dual Port Video Group Usability Notes...........................................................................242
Permissions and Dual Video Port Group Access............................................................243
Example Dual Port Video Group Configuration...............................................................244
Dual Port Video Configuration Steps...............................................................................245
Raritan Client Navigation when Using Dual Video Port Groups......................................248
Direct Port Access and Dual Port Video Groups.............................................................249
Dual Port Video Groups Displayed on the Ports Page....................................................249
Updating the LDAP Schema......................................................................................................249
Returning User Group Information ..................................................................................249
Setting the Registry to Permit Write Operations to the Schema.....................................251
Creating a New Attribute .................................................................................................251
Adding Attributes to the Class.........................................................................................252
Updating the Schema Cache...........................................................................................254
Editing rciusergroup Attributes for User Members ..........................................................254
Chapter 5 Virtual Media 257
Overview....................................................................................................................................257
Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media ........................................................................................258
KX III Virtual Media Prerequisites....................................................................................258
Remote PC VM Prerequisites..........................................................................................258
Target Server VM Prerequisites......................................................................................258

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CIMs Required for Virtual Media .....................................................................................258
Mounting Local Drives ...............................................................................................................259
Notes on Mounting Local Drives......................................................................................259
Supported Tasks Via Virtual Media ...........................................................................................259
Supported Virtual Media Types .................................................................................................260
Conditions when Read/Write is Not Available.................................................................260
Supported Virtual Media Operating Systems ............................................................................260
Number of Supported Virtual Media Drives...............................................................................261
Connecting and Disconnecting from Virtual Media....................................................................261
Access a Virtual Media Drive on a Client Computer .......................................................261
Mounting CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images....................................................................262
Disconnect from Virtual Media Drives .............................................................................263
Virtual Media in a Windows XP Environment............................................................................263
Virtual Media in a Linux Environment........................................................................................264
Active System Partitions..................................................................................................264
Drive Partitions ................................................................................................................264
Root User Permission Requirement................................................................................264
Virtual Media in a Mac Environment..........................................................................................264
Active System Partition....................................................................................................264
Drive Partitions ................................................................................................................264
Virtual Media File Server Setup (File Server ISO Images Only) ...............................................265
Chapter 6 Active KVM Client (AKC) Help 266
Overview....................................................................................................................................266
Recommended Minimum Active KVM Client (AKC) Requirements ..........................................266
AKC Supported Microsoft .NET Framework..............................................................................267
AKC Supported Operating Systems..........................................................................................267
AKC Supported Browsers..........................................................................................................267
Prerequisites for Using AKC......................................................................................................267
Allow Cookies..................................................................................................................267
Include KX III IP Address in 'Trusted Sites Zone'............................................................268
Disable 'Protected Mode'.................................................................................................268
Enable AKC Download Server Certificate Validation......................................................268
Proxy Server Configuration for Use with VKC, VKCS, and AKC...............................................268
Connect to a Target from Virtual KVM Client (VKC), Standalone VKC (VKCs), or Active KVM
Client (AKC)...............................................................................................................................269
Chapter 7 Virtual KVM Client (VKC and VKCs) Help 270
Overview....................................................................................................................................271
Recommended Minimum Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Requirements..........................................271
Virtual KVM Client Java Requirements - KX III .........................................................................272
Proxy Server Configuration for Use with VKC, VKCS, and AKC...............................................272
Connect to a Target from Virtual KVM Client (VKC), Standalone VKC (VKCs), or Active KVM
Client (AKC)...............................................................................................................................273
Configuring Connection Properties............................................................................................273
Access Connection Properties ........................................................................................274
Default Connection Property Settings - Optimized for Best Performance.......................274

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Optimize for: Selections...................................................................................................275
Video Mode......................................................................................................................276
Noise Filter.......................................................................................................................277
Connection Information..............................................................................................................278
Access and Copy Connection Information......................................................................278
USB Profiles...............................................................................................................................279
Keyboard....................................................................................................................................280
Send Ctrl+Alt+Del Macro.................................................................................................280
Send LeftAlt+Tab (Switch Between Open Windows on a Target Server).......................280
Setting CIM Keyboard/Mouse Options............................................................................280
Send Text to Target.........................................................................................................280
Keyboard Macros ............................................................................................................281
Build a New Macro ..........................................................................................................281
Import Macros..................................................................................................................282
Export Macros..................................................................................................................283
Video Properties ........................................................................................................................284
Refreshing the Screen.....................................................................................................284
Auto-Sense Video Settings..............................................................................................284
Calibrating Color..............................................................................................................285
Clear Video Settings Cache ............................................................................................285
Adjusting Video Settings..................................................................................................285
Screenshot from Target Command (Target Screenshot)................................................287
Mouse Options...........................................................................................................................288
Dual Mouse Modes..........................................................................................................289
Single Mouse Mode.........................................................................................................292
Tool Options...............................................................................................................................292
General Settings..............................................................................................................292
Client Launch Settings.....................................................................................................295
Configuring Port Scan Settings in VKC/VKCS and AKC.................................................297
Collecting a Diagnostic Snapshot of the Target..............................................................298
View Options..............................................................................................................................301
View Toolbar....................................................................................................................301
View Status Bar...............................................................................................................301
Scaling.............................................................................................................................301
Full Screen Mode ............................................................................................................302
Connect to Virtual Media ...........................................................................................................302
Smart Cards...............................................................................................................................303
Smart Card Minimum System Requirements, CIMs and Supported/Unsupported Smart
Card Readers ..................................................................................................................303
Authentication When Accessing a Smart Card Reader...................................................303
PC Share Mode and Privacy Settings when Using Smart Cards....................................303
Smart Card Reader Detected..........................................................................................304
Mount a Smart Card Reader ...........................................................................................304
Update a Smart Card Reader..........................................................................................305
Send Smart Card Remove and Reinsert Notifications....................................................305
Unmount (Remove) a Smart Card Reader......................................................................305
Digital Audio...............................................................................................................................306
Supported Audio Device Formats....................................................................................306
Digital Audio VKC and AKC Icons...................................................................................307
Audio Playback and Capture Recommendations and Requirements.............................307
Audio Level......................................................................................................................307
Recommendations for Audio Connections when PC Share Mode is Enabled................308

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Bandwidth Requirements ................................................................................................308
Saving Audio Settings .....................................................................................................310
Connecting to Multiple Targets from a Single Remote Client .........................................310
Connecting and Disconnecting from a Digital Audio Device...........................................311
Adjusting Capture and Playback Buffer Size (Audio Settings)........................................313
Power Control Using VKC, VKCS, and AKC.............................................................................314
Version Information - Virtual KVM Client...................................................................................314
Chapter 8 Dominion KX III User Station 315
Overview....................................................................................................................................316
User Station Photo and Features ..............................................................................................317
Operating the User Station........................................................................................................317
Chapter 9 Mobile KVM Client (MKC) Help 319
Remotely Access Targets Using a Mobile Device.....................................................................319
Connect to a Target Using the Mobile KVM Client....................................................................320
Touch Mouse Functions ............................................................................................................320
Using the MKC Toolbar .............................................................................................................321
MKC Toolbar Icons..........................................................................................................321
Display Mobile Device Keyboard...............................................................................................323
Display Connection Info.............................................................................................................323
Set Keyboard Type....................................................................................................................324
Keyboard Languages ......................................................................................................324
Manage Mobile Client Keyboard Macros...................................................................................325
Launch Keyboard Macro............................................................................................................325
Set Mouse Mode........................................................................................................................325
Absolute Mouse Mode.....................................................................................................326
Intelligent Mouse Mode ...................................................................................................326
Standard Mouse Mode....................................................................................................326
Sync Mouse in Intelligent or Standard Mouse Mode.................................................................327
Auto-Sense Video Settings........................................................................................................327
Set Video Connection Quality....................................................................................................327
View MKC Help..........................................................................................................................328
Chapter 10 KX III Remote Console 329
Overview....................................................................................................................................329
Scanning Ports - Remote Console ............................................................................................330
Scanning Ports Slide Show - Remote Console...............................................................331
Target Status Indicators During Port Scanning - Remote Console.................................332
Using Scan Port Options.................................................................................................333
Scan for Targets..............................................................................................................334
Changing a Password................................................................................................................335
Managing Favorites ...................................................................................................................336
Enable Favorites..............................................................................................................337
Access and Display Favorites .........................................................................................338

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Discovering Devices on the Local Subnet.......................................................................338
Discovering Devices on the KX III Subnet.......................................................................339
Chapter 11 KX III Local Console 341
Overview....................................................................................................................................341
Accessing a Target Server ........................................................................................................341
Local Console Video Resolution Behavior.................................................................................342
Simultaneous Users...................................................................................................................342
Local Port Hot Keys and Connect Keys.....................................................................................342
Return to the Local Console from a Target Device - Default Hot Key.............................343
Local Port Auto-Sense (Video Refresh) - Default Hot Key..............................................343
Connect Key Examples...................................................................................................343
Special Sun Key Combinations.......................................................................................344
Scanning Ports - Local Console ................................................................................................345
Scanning Port Slide Show - Local Console.....................................................................346
Target Status Indicators During Port Scanning - Local Console.....................................348
Configure Local Console Scan Settings..........................................................................348
Scan for Targets - Local Console....................................................................................349
Local Console Smart Card Access............................................................................................349
Local Console USB Profile Options...........................................................................................351
KX III Local Console Factory Reset...........................................................................................352
Resetting the KX III Using the Reset Button on the Device.......................................................353
Appendix A Connecting a KX III and Cat5 Reach DVI - Provide Extended Local
Port Functionality 354
Overview....................................................................................................................................354
About the Cat5 Reach DVI ........................................................................................................354
Connect Cat5 Reach DVI and Cat5 Reach DVI ........................................................................355
Appendix B Accessing a Paragon II from the KX III 358
Overview....................................................................................................................................358
Supported Paragon II CIMS and Configurations.......................................................................359
KX III-to-KX III Paragon CIM Guidelines .........................................................................361
KX III-to-Paragon II Guidelines........................................................................................362
Supported Connection Distances Between Paragon II and KX III..................................363
Connecting the Paragon II to the KX III.....................................................................................364
Appendix C Managing KX III in dcTrack 365
Overview....................................................................................................................................365
Locate Space in a Cabinet for the KX III....................................................................................366
Add KX III Devices to dcTrack...................................................................................................367
Manually Add a KX III to dcTrack....................................................................................367

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Import KX III Devices into dcTrack..................................................................................368
Clone Existing KX III Devices..........................................................................................368
Build Data and Power Circuits for the KX III..............................................................................369
Submit an Add Item Request for the KX III................................................................................369
Manage the KX III Work Order ..................................................................................................369
Visualize the KX III in a Cabinet Elevation and on the Floor Map.............................................370
Managing the KX III Lifecycle....................................................................................................371
Move a KX III...................................................................................................................371
Power On or Off a KX III..................................................................................................371
Take a KX III On or Off Site.............................................................................................371
Decommission a KX III to Storage...................................................................................372
Decommission a KX III to Archive...................................................................................372
Appendix D Specifications 373
Hardware ...................................................................................................................................373
KX III Dimensions and Physical Specifications...............................................................373
KX III Supported Target Server Video Resolutions.........................................................376
KX III Supported Local Port DVI Resolutions..................................................................378
Target Server Video Resolution Supported Connection Distances and Refresh Rates.378
Supported Computer Interface Module (CIMs) Specifications........................................379
Supported Digital Video CIMs for Mac............................................................................381
Digital CIM Timing Modes ...............................................................................................382
Digital CIM Established and Standard Modes.................................................................382
DVI Compatibility Mode...................................................................................................383
Supported Remote Connections .....................................................................................384
Network Speed Settings..................................................................................................384
Dell Chassis Cable Lengths and Video Resolutions.......................................................385
Smart Card Minimum System Requirements..................................................................385
Supported Smart Card Readers......................................................................................387
Unsupported Smart Card Readers..................................................................................388
Audio Playback and Capture Recommendations and Requirements.............................389
Number of Supported Audio/Virtual Media and Smartcard Connections........................390
Certified Modems ............................................................................................................391
KX III Supported Keyboard Languages...........................................................................391
Mac Mini BIOS Keystroke Commands............................................................................392
Using a Windows Keyboard to Access Mac Targets.......................................................393
TCP and UDP Ports Used...............................................................................................393
Software.....................................................................................................................................395
Supported Operating Systems, Browsers and Java Versions ........................................395
Virtual KVM Client (VKC), VKCS, and Active KVM Client (AKC) Requirements............397
Multi-Language Keyboard JRE Requirement..................................................................398
Events Captured in the Audit Log and Syslog.................................................................398
Appendix E Informational Notes 399
Overview....................................................................................................................................399
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Notes...................................................................................399
Disable Java Caching and Clear the Java Cache...........................................................399

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Java Not Loading Properly on Mac .................................................................................400
IPv6 Support Notes....................................................................................................................401
Operating System IPv6 Support Notes ...........................................................................401
AKC Download Server Certification Validation IPv6 Support Notes...............................401
Dual Stack Login Performance Issues.......................................................................................402
CIM Notes..................................................................................................................................402
Windows 3-Button Mouse on Linux Targets....................................................................402
Windows 2000 Composite USB Device Behavior for Virtual Media................................403
Target Video Picture Not Centered (Mouse Out of Synch).............................................404
Virtual Media Notes....................................................................................................................404
Cannot Connect to Drives from Linux Clients .................................................................404
Cannot Write To/From a File from a Mac Client..............................................................404
Virtual Media via VKC and AKC in a Windows Environment..........................................405
Virtual Media Not Refreshed After Files Added...............................................................406
Virtual Media Linux Drive Listed Twice ...........................................................................406
Accessing Virtual Media on a Windows 2000 .................................................................406
Disconnecting Mac and Linux Virtual Media USB Drives................................................406
Target BIOS Boot Time with Virtual Media......................................................................406
Virtual Media Connection Failures Using High Speed for Virtual Media Connections....407
USB Port and Profile Notes.......................................................................................................407
VM-CIMs and DL360 USB Ports.....................................................................................407
Help Choosing USB Profiles............................................................................................407
Changing a USB Profile when Using a Smart Card Reader...........................................409
Video Mode and Resolution Notes............................................................................................409
Video Image Appears Dark when Using a Mac...............................................................409
Video Shrinks after Adjusting Target Clock.....................................................................409
Black Stripe/Bar(s) Displayed on the Local Port .............................................................410
Sun Composite Synch Video...........................................................................................410
SUSE/VESA Video Modes..............................................................................................410
Keyboard Notes.........................................................................................................................411
French Keyboard.............................................................................................................411
Keyboard Language Preference (Fedora Linux Clients).................................................412
Macros Not Saving on Linux Targets ..............................................................................413
Mac Keyboard Keys Not Supported for Remote Access ................................................414
Mouse Notes..............................................................................................................................414
Mouse Pointer Synchronization (Fedora)........................................................................414
Single Mouse Mode when Connecting to a Target Under CC-SG Control.....................414
Audio..........................................................................................................................................415
Audio Playback and Capture Issues ...............................................................................415
Audio in a Linux Environment..........................................................................................415
Audio in a Windows Environment....................................................................................416
Smart Card Notes......................................................................................................................416
Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Smart Card Connections to Fedora Servers..........................416
CC-SG Notes.............................................................................................................................416
Virtual KVM Client Version Not Known from CC-SG Proxy Mode..................................416
Moving Between Ports on a Device.................................................................................416
Browser Notes ...........................................................................................................................416
Resolving Issues with Firefox Freezing when Using Fedora ..........................................416

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Appendix F Frequently Asked Questions 417
General FAQs............................................................................................................................417
Remote Access..........................................................................................................................419
Universal Virtual Media..............................................................................................................422
Bandwidth and KVM-over-IP Performance................................................................................424
IPv6 Networking.........................................................................................................................428
Servers.......................................................................................................................................429
Blade Servers ............................................................................................................................430
Installation..................................................................................................................................432
Local Port - KX IIII......................................................................................................................434
Extended Local Port...................................................................................................................435
Dual Power Supplies..................................................................................................................436
Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Control......................................................................436
Ethernet and IP Networking.......................................................................................................437
Local Port Consolidation, Tiering and Cascading......................................................................439
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)..........................................................................................442
Security......................................................................................................................................442
Smart Cards and CAC Authentication.......................................................................................444
Manageability.............................................................................................................................445
Documentation and Support......................................................................................................446
Miscellaneous............................................................................................................................447
Index 449

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The Dominion KX III is an enterprise-class, secure, KVM-over-IP switch
that provides 1, 2, 4 or 8 users with remote BIOS-level control of 8 to 64
servers.
KX III comes with standard features such as DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort
digital and analog video, audio, virtual media, smart card/CAC, blade
server support, and mobile access.
Deploy KX III individually, or with Raritan’s CommandCenter Secure
Gateway (CC-SG).
In This Chapter
What's New in Help ...................................................................................1
Package Contents.....................................................................................2
KX III Device Photos and Features...........................................................2
KX III Remote/Local Console Interfaces and User Station .......................7
KX III KVM Client Applications ..................................................................8
KX III Online Help......................................................................................8
What's New in Help
Faster switching between always-connected DKX3-808 targets:
DKX3-808 Fast Switching (on page 27)
Color calibration caching: Calibrating Color (on page 285)
New default client and Java-free access points: KX III KVM Client
Applications (on page 8)
Dual LAN support: Choose Failover or Isolation Mode
New modem support: Connect and Enable Global Access to an
External Broadband Modem (on page 161)
SMTP support: Enable SMTP Notifications from the Remote
Console (see "Enable Email (SMTP) Notifications from the
Remote Console" on page 176)
SHA-2 certificate support: SSL Certificates (on page 205)
Support of the new Dominion KX III User Station: Dominion KX III
User Station (on page 315).
Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Package Contents
Each KX III ships as a fully-configured stand-alone product in a standard
1U (2U for KX3-864) 19" rackmount chassis. Each KX III device ships
with the following contents:
1 - KX III device
1 - KX III Quick Setup Guide
1 - Rackmount kit
2 - AC power cords
1 - Set of 4 rubber feet (for desktop use)
1 - Application note
1 - Warranty card
KX III Device Photos and Features
Hardware
Integrated KVM-over-IP remote access
1U or 2U rack-mountable (brackets included)
Dual power supplies with failover; autoswitching power supply with
power failure warning
Support for the following CIMs:
For virtual media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization, use one
of the following CIMs:
D2CIM-VUSB
D2CIM-DVUSB
D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI
D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI
D2CIM-DVUSB-DP
Required for PS2 connection:
DCIM-PS2
DVI monitor support from the DVI local port
VGA support via a DVI to VGA converter
DVI support via a standard DVI cable

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

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

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KX3-832 Features
Diagram key
Dual Power AC 100V/240V
Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet access
Local USB ports
DVI-D port
32 KVM ports for UTP Cabling (Cat5/5e/6)
Tier port for tiering devices
Modem port for external modems

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

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Diagram key
Modem port for optional external modems
Supported Number of Ports and Remote Users per Model
Model Ports Remote users
KX3-864 64 8
KX3-832 32 8
KX3-808 8 8
KX3-464 64 4
KX3-432 32 4
KX3-416 16 4
KX3-232 32 2
KX3-216 16 2
KX3-132 32 1
KX3-116 16 1
KX3-108 8 1
KX III Remote/Local Console Interfaces and User Station
Use the Remote Console interface to configure and manage the KX III
over a network connection.
Use the Local Console interface to access the KX III while at the rack.
See KX III Remote Console Interface (on page 20), KX III Local
Console - KX III Administration Functions (see "KX III Local Console
- Administration Functions" on page 227) and KX III Local Console
Interface (on page 29), respectively.
The Dominion User Station provides an alternative interface for IP
access to the KX III's target servers. See Dominion KX III User Station
(on page 315).

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KX III KVM Client Applications
KX III works with -
Active KVM Client (AKC) - Default client. Windows only.
Microsoft .NET®4.0 (or later) is required to use KX III with the
Microsoft Windows®-based Active KVM Client (AKC). See Active
KVM Client (AKC) Help (on page 266)
Virtual KVM Client (VKC) -Java™1.7 or 1.8 is required to use the
Java-based Virtual KVM Client (VKC). Java 1.8.0_40 is required to
use the VKCS. See Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Help (see "Virtual
KVM Client (VKC and VKCs) Help" on page 270)
Standalone Virtual KVM Client - A standalone version of the
Java-based Virtual KVM Client (VKC) for the Chrome browser. Java
1.8.40 or later is required. See Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Help (see
"Virtual KVM Client (VKC and VKCs) Help" on page 270)
Mobile KVM Client (MKC) - Mobile access is provided through
Mobile Access Client, which requires the use of CommandCenter
Secure Gateway (CC-SG). See Mobile KVM Client (MKC) Help (on
page 319)
Dominion User Station - A standalone Raritan appliance dedicated to
remotely access KX III targets. All KX III models support the use of
the User Station. See Dominion KX III User Station (on page 315).
KX III Online Help
KX III online help is considered your primary help resource. PDF
versions of help are a secondary resource.
See the KX III Release Notes for important information on the current
release before you begin using the KX III.
KVM Client help is provided as part of KX III online help.
Online help is accompanied by the KX III Quick Setup Guide, which can
be found on the Raritan Firmware, Upgrades and Documentation page of
Raritan's website
(http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation).
The Firmware, Upgrades and Documentation page also contains a PDF
version of the end user sections of online help, including KVM Client help,
Local Console Help, Remote Console Help (as applicable), specifications
and so on..
Note: To use online help, Active Content must be enabled in your
browser.