Raritan dominion kx III Use and care manual

Copyright © 2015 Raritan, Inc.
DKX3A-v3.1.2-0E-E
April 2015
255-62-0002-00
Dominion KX III
Administrators Guide
Release 3.1.2

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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
environment may cause harmful interference.
VCCI Information (Japan)
Raritan is not responsible for damage to this product resulting from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse,
non-Raritan modification of the product, or other events outside of Raritan's reasonable control or not
arising under normal operating conditions.
If a power cable is included with this product, it must be used exclusively for this product.
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
Overview........................................................................................................................................1
What's New in Help........................................................................................................................1
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................2
KX III Device Photos and Features................................................................................................2
Hardware.............................................................................................................................2
Software...............................................................................................................................3
Dominion KX3-832...............................................................................................................4
Dominion KX3-864...............................................................................................................6
Supported Users and Ports per Model................................................................................7
KX III Remote and Local Console Interfaces.................................................................................7
KX III KVM Client Applications.......................................................................................................8
KX III Online Help ..........................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2 Getting Started 9
Install and Configure KX III............................................................................................................9
Allow Pop-Ups ...............................................................................................................................9
Security Warnings and Validation Messages ................................................................................9
Java Validation and Access Warning................................................................................10
Additional Security Warnings.............................................................................................10
Installing a Certificate...................................................................................................................10
Example 1: Import the Certificate into the Browser...........................................................11
Example 2: Add the KX III to Trusted Sites and Import the Certificate .............................13
Converting a Binary Certificate to a Base64-Encoded DER Certificate (Optional) .....................15
Logging In to the KX III ................................................................................................................17
Chapter 3 KX III Administration 18
Overview......................................................................................................................................18
KX III Installation and Configuration ............................................................................................19
Rack Mounting...................................................................................................................19
Factory Default Login IP Information.................................................................................20
Step 1: Configuring Network Firewall Settings..................................................................21
Step 2: Configuring KVM Target Servers..........................................................................21
Step 3: Connecting the Equipment....................................................................................24
Step 4: Configuring the KX III............................................................................................28
Step 5: Launching the KX III Remote Console..................................................................38
Step 6: Configuring the Keyboard Language (Optional) ...................................................40

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Step 7: Create and Install an SSL Certificate....................................................................41
Rack PDU (Power Strip) Outlet Control.......................................................................................41
Overview............................................................................................................................41
Turning Outlets On/Off and Cycling Power .......................................................................43
USB Profiles.................................................................................................................................44
Overview............................................................................................................................44
CIM Compatibility...............................................................................................................44
Available USB Profiles.......................................................................................................45
Selecting Profiles for a KVM Port......................................................................................51
User Management .......................................................................................................................51
User Groups ......................................................................................................................51
Users .................................................................................................................................60
Authentication Settings......................................................................................................63
Changing a Password .......................................................................................................76
Device Management....................................................................................................................77
Network Settings................................................................................................................77
LAN Interface Settings.......................................................................................................85
Reset Network Settings to Factory Defaults......................................................................88
Configuring Ports...............................................................................................................89
Device Services...............................................................................................................135
Power Supply Setup........................................................................................................164
Connect and Disconnect Scripts .....................................................................................166
Port Group Management.................................................................................................171
Changing the Default GUI Language Setting..................................................................174
Security Management................................................................................................................175
Security Settings..............................................................................................................175
Configuring IP Access Control.........................................................................................185
SSL Certificates...............................................................................................................187
Security Banner...............................................................................................................190
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................192
Audit Log..........................................................................................................................192
Device Information...........................................................................................................193
Creating a KX III Backup and Restore File......................................................................194
Applying KX II Appliance Setting to a KX III Using a Backup/Restore File .....................197
USB Profile Management................................................................................................198
Upgrading CIMs...............................................................................................................199
Upgrading the KX III Firmware ........................................................................................200
Upgrade History...............................................................................................................201
Rebooting the KX III ........................................................................................................201
Stopping CC-SG Management........................................................................................203
Diagnostics ................................................................................................................................204
Network Interface Page...................................................................................................204
Network Statistics Page...................................................................................................204
Ping Host Page................................................................................................................206
Trace Route to Host Page...............................................................................................207
Device Diagnostics..........................................................................................................208
KX III Local Console - KX III Administration Functions..............................................................209
Security and Authentication.............................................................................................210
Configuring KX III Local Port Settings from the Local Console.......................................210
Command Line Interface (CLI) ..................................................................................................214
Overview..........................................................................................................................214
Accessing the KX III Using CLI........................................................................................215

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SSH Connection to the KX III ..........................................................................................215
Logging In........................................................................................................................216
Navigation of the CLI.......................................................................................................216
Initial Configuration Using CLI.........................................................................................218
CLI Prompts.....................................................................................................................219
CLI Commands................................................................................................................219
Administering the KX III Console Server Configuration Commands...............................220
Configuring Network........................................................................................................220
Dual Video Port Groups.............................................................................................................222
Recommendations for Dual Port Video...........................................................................223
Dual Video Port Group Supported Mouse Modes...........................................................223
CIMs Required for Dual Video Support...........................................................................224
Dual Port Video Group Usability Notes ...........................................................................224
Permissions and Dual Video Port Group Access............................................................225
Example Dual Port Video Group Configuration...............................................................226
Dual Port Video Configuration Steps...............................................................................227
Raritan Client Navigation when Using Dual Video Port Groups......................................230
Direct Port Access and Dual Port Video Groups.............................................................231
Dual Port Video Groups Displayed on the Ports Page....................................................231
Updating the LDAP Schema......................................................................................................231
Returning User Group Information ..................................................................................231
Setting the Registry to Permit Write Operations to the Schema .....................................233
Creating a New Attribute .................................................................................................233
Adding Attributes to the Class .........................................................................................234
Updating the Schema Cache...........................................................................................236
Editing rciusergroup Attributes for User Members ..........................................................236
Chapter 4 Virtual Media 239
Overview....................................................................................................................................239
Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media ........................................................................................240
KX III Virtual Media Prerequisites....................................................................................240
Remote PC VM Prerequisites..........................................................................................240
Target Server VM Prerequisites ......................................................................................240
CIMs Required for Virtual Media .....................................................................................240
Mounting Local Drives ...............................................................................................................241
Notes on Mounting Local Drives......................................................................................241
Supported Tasks Via Virtual Media ...........................................................................................241
Supported Virtual Media Types .................................................................................................242
Conditions when Read/Write is Not Available.................................................................242
Supported Virtual Media Operating Systems ............................................................................242
Number of Supported Virtual Media Drives ...............................................................................243
Connecting and Disconnecting from Virtual Media....................................................................243
Access a Virtual Media Drive on a Client Computer .......................................................243
Mounting CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images....................................................................244
Disconnect from Virtual Media Drives .............................................................................245
Virtual Media in a Windows XP Environment ............................................................................245
Virtual Media in a Linux Environment........................................................................................246
Active System Partitions..................................................................................................246
Drive Partitions ................................................................................................................246

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Root User Permission Requirement................................................................................246
Virtual Media in a Mac Environment..........................................................................................246
Active System Partition....................................................................................................246
Drive Partitions ................................................................................................................246
Virtual Media File Server Setup (File Server ISO Images Only)................................................247
Chapter 5 Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Help 248
Overview....................................................................................................................................249
Recommended Minimum Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Requirements..........................................249
Virtual KVM Client Java Requirements - KX III .........................................................................250
Proxy Server Configuration for Use with Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client
(AKC) .........................................................................................................................................250
Connect to a Target from Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active KVM Client (AKC).....................251
Configuring Connection Properties............................................................................................252
Access Connection Properties ........................................................................................252
About Connection Properties...........................................................................................252
Default Connection Property Settings - Optimized for Best Performance.......................253
Optimize for: Selections...................................................................................................254
Video Mode......................................................................................................................254
Noise Filter.......................................................................................................................255
Connection Information..............................................................................................................256
Access and Copy Connection Information ......................................................................256
USB Profiles...............................................................................................................................257
Keyboard....................................................................................................................................258
Send Ctrl+Alt+Del Macro.................................................................................................258
Send LeftAlt+Tab (Switch Between Open Windows on a Target Server).......................258
Setting CIM Keyboard/Mouse Options............................................................................258
Send Text to Target.........................................................................................................258
Keyboard Macros.............................................................................................................259
Build a New Macro...........................................................................................................259
Import Macros..................................................................................................................260
Export Macros..................................................................................................................261
Video Properties ........................................................................................................................262
Refreshing the Screen.....................................................................................................262
Auto-Sense Video Settings..............................................................................................262
Calibrating Color..............................................................................................................263
Adjusting Video Settings..................................................................................................263
Screenshot from Target Command (Target Screenshot)................................................265
Mouse Options...........................................................................................................................266
Dual Mouse Modes..........................................................................................................267
Single Mouse Mode.........................................................................................................270
Tool Options...............................................................................................................................270
General Settings..............................................................................................................270
Client Launch Settings.....................................................................................................273
Configuring Port Scan Settings in VKC and AKC............................................................275
Collecting a Diagnostic Snapshot of the Target ..............................................................276
View Options..............................................................................................................................279
View Toolbar....................................................................................................................279
View Status Bar...............................................................................................................279

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Scaling.............................................................................................................................279
Full Screen Mode.............................................................................................................280
Connect to Virtual Media............................................................................................................280
Smart Cards...............................................................................................................................281
Smart Card Minimum System Requirements, CIMs and Supported/Unsupported Smart
Card Readers ..................................................................................................................281
Authentication When Accessing a Smart Card Reader...................................................281
PC Share Mode and Privacy Settings when Using Smart Cards....................................281
Smart Card Reader Detected..........................................................................................282
Mount a Smart Card Reader ...........................................................................................282
Update a Smart Card Reader..........................................................................................283
Send Smart Card Remove and Reinsert Notifications ....................................................283
Unmount (Remove) a Smart Card Reader......................................................................283
Digital Audio...............................................................................................................................284
Supported Audio Device Formats....................................................................................284
Digital Audio VKC and AKC Icons...................................................................................285
Audio Playback and Capture Recommendations and Requirements.............................285
Audio Level......................................................................................................................285
Recommendations for Audio Connections when PC Share Mode is Enabled................286
Bandwidth Requirements ................................................................................................286
Saving Audio Settings .....................................................................................................288
Connecting to Multiple Targets from a Single Remote Client .........................................288
Connecting and Disconnecting from a Digital Audio Device...........................................289
Adjusting Capture and Playback Buffer Size (Audio Settings)........................................292
Remote Power Management via Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active KVM Client (AKC).........293
Version Information - Virtual KVM Client...................................................................................293
Chapter 6 Active KVM Client (AKC) Help 294
Overview....................................................................................................................................294
Recommended Minimum Active KVM Client (AKC) Requirements ..........................................294
AKC Supported Microsoft .NET Framework..............................................................................295
AKC Supported Operating Systems..........................................................................................295
AKC Supported Browsers..........................................................................................................295
Prerequisites for Using AKC......................................................................................................295
Allow Cookies..................................................................................................................295
Include KX III IP Address in 'Trusted Sites Zone'............................................................296
Disable 'Protected Mode'.................................................................................................296
Enable AKC Download Server Certificate Validation ......................................................296

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Proxy Server Configuration for Use with Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client
(AKC) .........................................................................................................................................296
Connect to a Target from Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active KVM Client (AKC).....................297
Chapter 7 Mobile KVM Client (MKC) Help 298
Remotely Access Targets Using a Mobile Device.....................................................................298
Connect to a Target Using the Mobile KVM Client....................................................................299
Touch Mouse Functions.............................................................................................................299
Using the MKC Toolbar..............................................................................................................300
MKC Toolbar Icons..........................................................................................................300
Display Mobile Device Keyboard...............................................................................................302
Display Connection Info.............................................................................................................302
Set Keyboard Type....................................................................................................................303
Keyboard Languages ......................................................................................................303
Manage Mobile Client Keyboard Macros...................................................................................304
Launch Keyboard Macro............................................................................................................304
Set Mouse Mode........................................................................................................................304
Absolute Mouse Mode.....................................................................................................305
Intelligent Mouse Mode ...................................................................................................305
Standard Mouse Mode ....................................................................................................305
Sync Mouse in Intelligent or Standard Mouse Mode.................................................................306
Auto-Sense Video Settings........................................................................................................306
Set Video Connection Quality....................................................................................................306
View MKC Help..........................................................................................................................307
Chapter 8 KX III Remote Console 308
Overview....................................................................................................................................308
Scanning Ports - Remote Console ............................................................................................309
Scanning Ports Slide Show - Remote Console...............................................................310
Target Status Indicators During Port Scanning - Remote Console.................................311
Using Scan Port Options .................................................................................................312
Scan for Targets..............................................................................................................313
Changing a Password................................................................................................................314
Managing Favorites ...................................................................................................................315
Enable Favorites..............................................................................................................316
Access and Display Favorites .........................................................................................317
Discovering Devices on the Local Subnet.......................................................................317
Discovering Devices on the KX III Subnet.......................................................................318

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Chapter 9 KX III Local Console 319
Overview....................................................................................................................................319
Accessing a Target Server ........................................................................................................319
Local Console Video Resolutions..............................................................................................320
Simultaneous Users...................................................................................................................320
Local Port Hot Keys and Connect Keys.....................................................................................320
Return to the KX III Local Console from a Target Server - Default Hot Key...................321
Local Port Auto-Sense (Video Refresh) - Default Hot Key..............................................321
Connect Key Examples ...................................................................................................321
Special Sun Key Combinations.......................................................................................322
Scanning Ports - Local Console ................................................................................................323
Scanning Port Slide Show - Local Console.....................................................................324
Target Status Indicators During Port Scanning - Local Console.....................................326
Configure Local Console Scan Settings..........................................................................326
Scan for Targets - Local Console....................................................................................327
Local Console Smart Card Access............................................................................................327
Local Console USB Profile Options...........................................................................................329
KX III Local Console Factory Reset...........................................................................................330
Resetting the KX III Using the Reset Button on the Device.......................................................330
Appendix A Connecting a KX III and Cat5 Reach DVI - Provide Extended Local Port
Functionality 332
Overview....................................................................................................................................332
About the Cat5 Reach DVI ........................................................................................................332
Connect a KX III and Cat5 Reach DVI.......................................................................................333
Appendix B Accessing a Paragon II from the KX III 336
Overview....................................................................................................................................336
Supported Paragon II CIMS and Configurations .......................................................................337
KX III-to-KX III Paragon CIM Guidelines .........................................................................339
KX III-to-Paragon II Guidelines........................................................................................340
Supported Connection Distances Between Paragon II and KX III ..................................341
Connecting the Paragon II to the KX III .....................................................................................342
Appendix C Managing KX III in dcTrack 343
Overview....................................................................................................................................343
Locate Space in a Cabinet for the KX III....................................................................................344
Add KX III Devices to dcTrack...................................................................................................345
Manually Add a KX III to dcTrack....................................................................................345
Import KX III Devices into dcTrack..................................................................................346
Clone Existing KX III Devices..........................................................................................346

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Build Data and Power Circuits for the KX III..............................................................................347
Submit an Add Item Request for the KX III................................................................................347
Manage the KX III Work Order ..................................................................................................347
Visualize the KX III in a Cabinet Elevation and on the Floor Map.............................................348
Managing the KX III Lifecycle ....................................................................................................349
Move a KX III...................................................................................................................349
Power On or Off a KX III..................................................................................................349
Take a KX III On or Off Site.............................................................................................349
Decommission a KX III to Storage...................................................................................350
Decommission a KX III to Archive...................................................................................350
Appendix D Specifications 351
Hardware ...................................................................................................................................351
KX III Dimensions and Physical Specifications ...............................................................351
KX III Supported Target Server Video Resolutions.........................................................354
KX III Supported Local Port DVI Resolutions..................................................................356
Target Server Video Resolution Supported Connection Distances and Refresh Rates .356
Supported Computer Interface Module (CIMs) Specifications........................................357
Supported Digital Video CIMs for Mac ............................................................................359
Digital CIM Timing Modes ...............................................................................................360
Digital CIM Established and Standard Modes.................................................................360
DVI Compatibility Mode...................................................................................................361
Supported Remote Connections .....................................................................................362
Network Speed Settings..................................................................................................362
Dell Chassis Cable Lengths and Video Resolutions .......................................................363
Smart Card Minimum System Requirements..................................................................363
Supported Smart Card Readers......................................................................................365
Unsupported Smart Card Readers..................................................................................366
Audio Playback and Capture Recommendations and Requirements.............................367
Number of Supported Audio/Virtual Media and Smartcard Connections........................368
Certified Modems.............................................................................................................369
KX III Supported Keyboard Languages...........................................................................369
Mac Mini BIOS Keystroke Commands............................................................................370
Using a Windows Keyboard to Access Mac Targets.......................................................371
TCP and UDP Ports Used...............................................................................................371
Software.....................................................................................................................................373
Supported Operating Systems, Browsers and Java Versions ........................................373
Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) Requirements .........................374
Multi-Language Keyboard JRE Requirement..................................................................375
Events Captured in the Audit Log and Syslog.................................................................376
Appendix E Informational Notes 377
Overview....................................................................................................................................377
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Notes...................................................................................377
Disable Java Caching and Clear the Java Cache...........................................................377
Java Not Loading Properly on Mac .................................................................................378

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IPv6 Support Notes....................................................................................................................379
Operating System IPv6 Support Notes ...........................................................................379
AKC Download Server Certification Validation IPv6 Support Notes ...............................379
Dual Stack Login Performance Issues.......................................................................................380
CIM Notes..................................................................................................................................380
Windows 3-Button Mouse on Linux Targets....................................................................380
Windows 2000 Composite USB Device Behavior for Virtual Media................................381
Target Server Video Picture Not Centered (Mouse Out of Synch) .................................382
Virtual Media Notes....................................................................................................................382
Cannot Connect to Drives from Linux Clients .................................................................382
Cannot Write To/From a File from a Mac Client..............................................................382
Virtual Media via VKC and AKC in a Windows Environment ..........................................383
Virtual Media Not Refreshed After Files Added...............................................................384
Virtual Media Linux Drive Listed Twice............................................................................384
Accessing Virtual Media on a Windows 2000 .................................................................384
Disconnecting Mac and Linux Virtual Media USB Drives................................................384
Target BIOS Boot Time with Virtual Media......................................................................384
Virtual Media Connection Failures Using High Speed for Virtual Media Connections....385
USB Port and Profile Notes .......................................................................................................385
VM-CIMs and DL360 USB Ports.....................................................................................385
Help Choosing USB Profiles............................................................................................385
Changing a USB Profile when Using a Smart Card Reader ...........................................387
Video Mode and Resolution Notes ............................................................................................387
Video Image Appears Dark when Using a Mac...............................................................387
Video Shrinks after Adjusting Target Clock.....................................................................387
Black Stripe/Bar(s) Displayed on the Local Port .............................................................388
Sun Composite Synch Video...........................................................................................388
SUSE/VESA Video Modes ..............................................................................................388
Keyboard Notes .........................................................................................................................389
French Keyboard.............................................................................................................389
Keyboard Language Preference (Fedora Linux Clients).................................................390
Macros Not Saving on Linux Target Servers...................................................................391
Mac Keyboard Keys Not Supported for Remote Access.................................................392
Mouse Notes..............................................................................................................................392
Mouse Pointer Synchronization (Fedora)........................................................................392
Single Mouse Mode when Connecting to a Target Under CC-SG Control.....................392
Audio..........................................................................................................................................393
Audio Playback and Capture Issues................................................................................393
Audio in a Linux Environment..........................................................................................393
Audio in a Windows Environment....................................................................................394
Smart Card Notes ......................................................................................................................394
Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Smart Card Connections to Fedora Servers..........................394
CC-SG Notes.............................................................................................................................394
Virtual KVM Client Version Not Known from CC-SG Proxy Mode..................................394
Moving Between Ports on a Device.................................................................................394
Browser Notes ...........................................................................................................................394
Resolving Issues with Firefox Freezing when Using Fedora ..........................................394

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Appendix F Frequently Asked Questions 395
General FAQs............................................................................................................................395
Remote Access..........................................................................................................................397
Universal Virtual Media..............................................................................................................400
Bandwidth and KVM-over-IP Performance................................................................................402
IPv6 Networking.........................................................................................................................406
Servers.......................................................................................................................................407
Blade Servers ............................................................................................................................408
Installation..................................................................................................................................410
Local Port - KX IIII......................................................................................................................412
Extended Local Port...................................................................................................................413
Dual Power Supplies..................................................................................................................414
Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Control......................................................................414
Ethernet and IP Networking.......................................................................................................415
Local Port Consolidation, Tiering and Cascading......................................................................417
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)..........................................................................................419
Security......................................................................................................................................420
Smart Cards and CAC Authentication.......................................................................................422
Manageability.............................................................................................................................423
Documentation and Support......................................................................................................424
Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................425
Index 427

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In This Chapter
Overview....................................................................................................1
What's New in Help ...................................................................................1
Package Contents .....................................................................................2
KX III Device Photos and Features ...........................................................2
KX III Remote and Local Console Interfaces ............................................7
KX III KVM Client Applications ..................................................................8
KX III Online Help......................................................................................8
Overview
The Dominion KX III is an enterprise-class, secure, KVM-over-IP switch
that provides 1, 2, 4 or 8 users with remote BIOS-level control of 8 to 64
servers.
KX III comes with standard features such as DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort
digital and analog video, audio, virtual media, smart card/CAC, blade
server support, and mobile access.
Deploy KX III individually, or with Raritan’s CommandCenter Secure
Gateway (CC-SG).
What's New in Help
Remote Power Control in KVM Clients
The ability for remote power operations from the Virtual KVM Client
(VKC) and Active KVM Client (AKC) - Remote Power Management
via Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active KVM Client (AKC) (on
page 293)
Modem Support
Support for the use of a telephone modem connected to the KX II
modem port - Configuring Modem Settings (on page 147)
Collect Diagnostic Files from the Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active
KVM Client (AKC)
New feature that collects image, video and text files, and then
bundles them in a zip file so it can be sent to Raritan Technical
Support. The ciles are collect by selecting a single menu command
from the Tools menu in either the Virtual KVM Client (VKC) or Active
KVM Client (AKC) - Collecting a Diagnostic Snapshot of the
Target (on page 276)
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Introduction

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Restore KX II Backup File to a KX III
To help customers migrating from the previous generation KX II to
KX III, the KX III can restore (i.e. import) a backup file exported from
the KX II to populate many of the KX III’s settings and options -
Applying KX II Appliance Setting to a KX III Using a
Backup/Restore File (on page 197)
Package Contents
Each KX III ships as a fully-configured stand-alone product in a standard
1U (2U for KX3-864) 19" rackmount chassis. Each KX III device ships
with the following contents:
1 - KX III device
1 - KX III Quick Setup Guide
1 - Rackmount kit
2 - AC power cords
1 - Set of 4 rubber feet (for desktop use)
1 - Application note
1 - Warranty card
KX III Device Photos and Features
Hardware
Integrated KVM-over-IP remote access
1U or 2U rack-mountable (brackets included)
Dual power supplies with failover; autoswitching power supply with
power failure warning
Support for the following CIMs:
For virtual media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization, use one
of the following CIMs:
D2CIM-VUSB
D2CIM-DVUSB
D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI
D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI
D2CIM-DVUSB-DP
Required for PS2 connection:
DCIM-PS2
DVI monitor support from the DVI local port
VGA support via a DVI to VGA converter

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

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

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

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

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Diagram key
Modem port for optional external modems
Supported Users and Ports per Model
Model
Ports
Remote users
KX3-864
64
8
KX3-832
32
8
KX3-808
8
8
KX3-464
64
4
KX3-432
32
4
KX3-416
16
4
KX3-232
32
2
KX3-216
16
2
KX3-132
32
1
KX3-116
16
1
KX3-108
8
1
KX III Remote and Local Console Interfaces
Use the Remote Console interface to configure and manage the KX III
over a network connection.
The Local Console interface provides access to the KX III while at the
rack.
See KX III Remote Console Interface, KX III Local Console - KX III
Administration Functions (on page 209) and KX III Local Console
Interface, respectively.

Chapter 1: Introduction
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KX III KVM Client Applications
KX III works with the Virtual KVM Client (VKC) and the Active KVM Client
(AKC).
Java™1.7 is required to use the Java-based Virtual KVM Client (VKC).
Microsoft .NET®3.5 (or later) is required to use KX III with the Microsoft
Windows®-based Active KVM Client (AKC).
For help on using the clients, see Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Help (on
page 248) and Active KVM Client (AKC) Help (on page 294).
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.