Raritan dominion kx III User manual

Copyright © 2016 Raritan, Inc.
KX3UST-0B-v1.0.1-E
March 2016
255-62-0011-00
Dominion KX III User Station
User Guide
Release 1.0.1

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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.

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Contents
What's New in the Dominion User Station User Guide for Release 1.0.1 vii
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Overview........................................................................................................................................1
Package Contents..........................................................................................................................2
Product Photos and Features........................................................................................................2
Product Features.................................................................................................................2
Product Photos....................................................................................................................3
Introduction to the User Station.....................................................................................................4
Front View............................................................................................................................4
Rear View............................................................................................................................5
Side View.............................................................................................................................5
Introduction to the Software...........................................................................................................6
Login Screen........................................................................................................................6
Main Screen and Main Toolbar ...........................................................................................8
Online Help and Hot Keys Help.........................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Getting Started 11
Installation and Configuration......................................................................................................11
Step 1: Connect the Equipment.........................................................................................11
Step 2: Log in to the Dominion User Station.....................................................................12
Step 3: Add KX III KVM Switches......................................................................................13
Step 4: Access KVM Switches and KVM Ports.................................................................15
Step 5: Use the KVM Client...............................................................................................18
Basic Network Settings................................................................................................................21
Logout or Shutdown.....................................................................................................................24
VESA Mount (Optional) ...............................................................................................................24
Rackmount Using L-type Brackets (Optional) .............................................................................26
Chapter 3 Managing KVM Switches and Ports 28
User Station Configuration...........................................................................................................28
Password Change Reminder.............................................................................................30

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Adding KVM Switches .................................................................................................................30
Editing KVM Switches..................................................................................................................32
Deleting KVM Switches ...............................................................................................................33
Configuring KVM Ports ................................................................................................................33
Unavailable Hot Keys for Port Access...............................................................................35
Port Data Retrieval Status.................................................................................................36
Chapter 4 Navigation and Access to KVM Ports 38
Overview......................................................................................................................................39
Port Navigator..............................................................................................................................40
Identifying States of KVM Switches and Ports ............................................................................42
Using Search ...............................................................................................................................44
Using Filters.................................................................................................................................45
Chapter 5 Using the KVM Client 47
Connection Properties .................................................................................................................48
Default Connection Properties...........................................................................................50
Text Readability.................................................................................................................51
Color Accuracy ..................................................................................................................51
Video Mode........................................................................................................................51
Noise Filter.........................................................................................................................52
Keyboard/Hot Key Settings..........................................................................................................52
Mouse Settings............................................................................................................................53
Synchronize Mouse...........................................................................................................54
Single Mouse Cursor.........................................................................................................54
Dual Mouse Modes............................................................................................................55
Mouse Synchronization Tips .............................................................................................57
Video Settings..............................................................................................................................58
Advanced Video Settings ..................................................................................................60
Advanced Color Settings...................................................................................................62
Peripheral Devices and USB Settings.........................................................................................63
Audio Device......................................................................................................................64
Virtual Media......................................................................................................................65
USB Profiles ......................................................................................................................72
Power Control..............................................................................................................................75
View Settings...............................................................................................................................76
Fit window to Target..........................................................................................................76
Scale Video........................................................................................................................76
Show Window Decorations................................................................................................77
Full Screen Mode ..............................................................................................................77
Chapter 6 Setting User Preferences 78
Keyboard Macros.........................................................................................................................78
Executing Macros..............................................................................................................80
Editing or Deleting Macros ................................................................................................81

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Keyboard Macro Example.................................................................................................81
Audio Settings..............................................................................................................................82
KVM Client Settings.....................................................................................................................83
Password Change........................................................................................................................84
Chapter 7 Administration Features 85
Users............................................................................................................................................86
Editing or Deleting Users...................................................................................................88
User Groups.................................................................................................................................89
Privileges...........................................................................................................................91
Editing or Deleting User Groups........................................................................................91
Backup and Restore ....................................................................................................................93
Exporting and Importing Backup Files...............................................................................94
Deleting Backup Files........................................................................................................95
Factory Reset...............................................................................................................................96
Software Update..........................................................................................................................98
Support ........................................................................................................................................99
Support Login ..................................................................................................................100
Diagnostic Log File..........................................................................................................101
About this Device.......................................................................................................................102
Chapter 8 System Settings 104
Date/Time ..................................................................................................................................105
Date and Time.................................................................................................................106
Time Zone........................................................................................................................107
Keyboard....................................................................................................................................108
General............................................................................................................................109
Layouts............................................................................................................................110
Accessibility.....................................................................................................................112
Mouse Keys.....................................................................................................................114
Typing Break....................................................................................................................115
Monitors.....................................................................................................................................115
Network Connections.................................................................................................................117
IPv4 Settings....................................................................................................................119
IPv6 Settings....................................................................................................................123
Sound Preferences....................................................................................................................126
Hardware.........................................................................................................................127
Input.................................................................................................................................128
Output..............................................................................................................................128
Default Shortcut Icons in the Main Toolbar ...............................................................................128
Keyboard Layout Icon......................................................................................................129
Volume Icon.....................................................................................................................129
Network Icon....................................................................................................................129
Clock Icon........................................................................................................................131
Location and Clock Time Format.....................................................................................133

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Screen and Keyboard Settings in the Login Screen..................................................................136
Appendix A Specification 138
Appendix B Authentication of User Stations and KVM Switches 139
Appendix C Available Key Sets 141
Appendix D Hot Keys for Controlling User Station Windows 144
Index 147

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The following sections have changed or information has been added to
the Dominion User Station User Guide based on enhancements and
changes to the equipment and/or user documentation.
Step 2: Log in to the Dominion User Station (on page 12)
Connection Error Message (on page 21)
Password Change Reminder (on page 30)
Configuring KVM Ports (on page 33)
Unavailable Hot Keys for Port Access (on page 35)
Peripheral Devices and USB Settings (on page 63)
Connecting Audio Devices (on page 64)
Mounting Local Drives (on page 67)
Mounting CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images (on page 68)
Disconnecting from a Virtual Media Drive (on page 70)
USB Profiles (on page 72)
Support (on page 99)
Support Login (on page 100)
Diagnostic Log File (on page 101)
What's New in the Dominion User
Station User Guide for Release 1.0.1

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This chapter introduces the Dominion KX III User Station.
In This Chapter
Overview....................................................................................................1
Package Contents.....................................................................................2
Product Photos and Features....................................................................2
Introduction to the User Station.................................................................4
Introduction to the Software.......................................................................6
Overview
The Dominion User Station (DKX3-UST) is designed to access servers
and computer devices connected to Dominion KX III KVM switches from
customer LAN/WAN networks. ALL KX III KVM switches are supported.
Note: For information on KX III KVM switches, access its user
documentation from its application or the Dominion KX III section of the
Raritan website's Support page (http://www.raritan.com/support/).
You can store the IP addresses of multiple KX III KVM switches on the
Dominion User Station so that you can remotely access any IT device
connected to these KVM switches with only one click.
Illustration diagram:
Chapter 1 Introduction

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A A USB Keyboard, USB mouse, and one or two HDMI- or
DisplayPort-interfaced monitors
B Analog or digital audio appliances
C External drives as virtual media, such as CD-ROM
D USB drives for virtual media or User Station software update
Package Contents
The Dominion User Station ships with the following contents.
Dominion User Station
Power adapter
VESA mount kit
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty card
L-type rackmount kit (optional)
Product Photos and Features
Product Features
Support KVM-over-IP connections to target servers
Note: The User Station CANNOT access a KVM port that is
connected to a tiered KVM switch or a blade chassis server.
Support a HDMI- or DisplayPort-interfaced monitor
Support dual monitors
Support dual LAN connections
Support virtual media, including external DVD or USB drives
Note: Virtual media is supported only when the accessed KX III KVM
switch supports it and you have permissions to use virtual media.
See Virtual Media (on page 65).
Support USB audio
Support power control for target servers (with Raritan PX PDUs)

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Product Photos
Dominion User Station
Power adapter and cord

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VESA mount kit
Introduction to the User Station
Front View
1. Microphone input 5. Power button
2. Audio output 6. SD card reader
3. Power LED 7. USB 2.0 ports
4. Hard disk LED

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Rear View
1. RS232/RS422/RS485 7. USB 2.0 ports
2. RS232 8. DisplayPort (DP) video 1
3. Ventilation 9. DisplayPort (DP) video 2
4. DC power input 10. HDMI video
5. Gigabit LAN ports
6. USB 3.0 ports
11. Connector for external
power button
Note: Both RS232 ports are reserved and cannot be used by the user.
The connector for external power button is reserved for future use.
Side View
1. Kensington Lock holes

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Introduction to the Software
After powering on the User Station, the Login Screen is shown.
After successfully logging in to the User Station, the Main Screen
displays.
Login Screen
The following diagram illustrates the Login Screen.
1. Text box for entering user credentials:
For initial login, see Step 2: Log in to the Dominion User Station
(on page 12).
2. Day of the week and system time:
To view the current date, click it to show the calendar.
3. Icons to configure system settings in the Login Screen:

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Click the desired icon to configure its settings. These settings apply
to the Login Screen only. They do NOT impact the Main Screen,
which is shown after login.
Icons Description
Turn on or off any of the following functions:
High Contrast
Zoom
Large Text
Screen Keyboard
Visual Alerts
Sticky Keys
Slow Keys
Bounce Keys
Mouse Keys
By default, all of these settings are turned OFF. For
details, see Screen and Keyboard Settings in the
Login Screen (on page 136).
Note: Screen Reader is NOT supported.
Determine the keyboard layout. Default layouts
include:
English (US) - en
Spanish - es
French - fr
German - de
Adjust the volume.
Perform one of power control operations:
Suspend: Enters the power-saving mode.
Restart: Restarts the User Station.
Power Off: Powers off the User Station.

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Main Screen and Main Toolbar
The screen displayed after login is the Main Screen.
The Main Toolbar is located at the bottom of this screen. This toolbar
shows the Main Menu, shortcut icons and lists any open User Station
and KVM Client windows.
1. Main Menu:
This menu contains the primary User Station commands and system
settings.
2. Open window(s):
If any window is launched, its name is shown in the Main Toolbar. In
the above diagram, only the Port Navigator window is launched.
You can right-click any open window in the Main Toolbar to perform
one of the following commands:
Command Description
Minimize Minimize the window.
After a window is minimized, the Minimize command will be replaced by the
Unminimize command. Select Unminimize to restore the window.

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Command Description
Maximize Maximize the window.
After a window is maximized, the Maximize command will be replaced by the
Unmaximize command. Select Unmaximize to restore the window.
Move After selecting this command, move your mouse to move the window.
Resize After selecting this command, move your mouse to resize the window.
Always On Top When selected, the window is always on top of any open windows.
Close Close the window.
3. Shortcut icons for viewing/configuring system settings:
Hover your mouse pointer over an icon to view information, or click or
right-click it to configure settings.
Note: The above diagram shows factory default icons. More icons
may be available if you change any system settings. For example,
Monitors (on page 115).
Default icons Description
The Keyboard Layout icon indicates the current keyboard layout. The
default is en (American English).
See Keyboard Layout Icon (on page 129).
This icon controls the volume. See Volume Icon (on page 129).
This icon shows or configures the network information. See Network
Icon (on page 129).
The Clock icon indicates the day of the week, date and current time. See
Clock Icon (on page 131).

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Online Help and Hot Keys Help
Both online help for using the Dominion User Station and information on
pre-programmed hot keys are available in the Main Menu.
Online help:
Choose Main Menu > Help > User Manual.
As long as the User Station is connected to the Internet, the User
Manual link directs you to the Dominion User Station's online help.
Information on pre-programmed hot keys:
Choose Main Menu > Help > Help on Hotkeys.
A list of pre-programmed as well as user-configurable hot keys for
the User Station displays onscreen.
Note: Information of most hot keys is also available in this User
Guide. See Configuring KVM Ports (on page 33) and Hot Keys for
Controlling User Station Windows (on page 144).

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This chapter introduces the basic installation and configuration.
In This Chapter
Installation and Configuration..................................................................11
Basic NetworkSettings............................................................................21
Logout or Shutdown ................................................................................24
VESA Mount (Optional)...........................................................................24
Rackmount Using L-type Brackets (Optional).........................................26
Installation and Configuration
Step 1: Connect the Equipment
Only the basic hardware installation is described. For additional
connection information, see Overview (on page 1).
To make a basic connection:
1. Disconnect all devices from power.
2. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the front or rear USB 2.0
ports.
3. Optional. Connect a microphone and speakers to the front panel.
4. Connect the User Station to the network via either or both LAN ports
on the rear panel.
5. Connect one or two monitors via either or both DisplayPort ports, or
the HDMI port.
Chapter 2 Getting Started

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Note 1: DisplayPort and HDMI transmit both video and audio signals.
Your monitor(s) must support the audio transmission if audio is
intended.
Note 2: Only one or two monitors can be connected to the User
Station.
6. Power ON all devices.
Step 2: Log in to the Dominion User Station
Use the factory default user credentials for initial login. User credentials
are case sensitive.
To log in to the User Station:
1. Type the username: admin.

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2. Type the password: raritan.
Note: It is strongly recommended to change the factory default password.
See Password Change (on page 84). A reminder message displays in
the User Station Configuration window if you have not changed your
default password yet. See Password Change Reminder (on page 30).
Step 3: Add KX III KVM Switches
If the User Station is connected to a non-DHCP network, you must
manually configure the network settings prior to adding KX III KVM
switches. See Basic Network Settings (on page 21).
KX III KVM switches are added in the User Station Configuration
window.
To add KX III KVM switches:
1. Launch the User Station Configuration window using either method
below.
Press Ctrl+Alt+C.
Choose Main Menu > User Station Configuration. For the Main
Menu's location, see Main Screen and Main Toolbar (on page
8).