Appendix D: FAQs319ServersDoes the KX II depend on a Windows server to operate?Absolutely not. Because users depend on the KVM infrastructure toalways be available in any scenario whatsoever (as they will likely needto use the KVM infrastructure to fix problems), the KX II is designed to becompletely independent from any external server. For example, shouldthe data center come under attack from a malicious Windows worm orvirus, administrators will need to use the KVM solution to resolve thesituation. Therefore, it is imperative that the KVM solution, in turn, mustnot rely on these same Windows servers (or any server, for that matter)to be operational in order for the KVM solution to function.To this end, the KX II is completely independent. Even if a user choosesto configure the KX II to authenticate against an Active Directory server -if that Active Directory server becomes unavailable, the KX II's ownauthentication will be activated and fully functional.Do I need to install a web server such as Microsoft® InternetInformation Services (IIS) in order to use the KX II's web browsercapability?No. The KX II is a completely self-sufficient device. After assigning an IPaddress to the KX II, it's ready to use since it comes with web browserand authentication capabilities completely built-in.What software do I have to install in order to access the KX II from aparticular workstation?None. The KX II can be accessed completely via a web browser.However, there is an optional installed client provided on Raritan'swebsite (www.raritan.com), which is required for modem connections. AJava-based client is now available for non-Windows users.What should I do to prepare a server for connection to the KX II?Simply set the mouse parameters in order to provide users with the bestmouse synchronization during remote connections, as well as turning offthe power management features that effect screen display. However, ifthe new D2CIM-VUSB adapter is used (supporting Absolute MouseSynchronization™), then manually setting the mouse parameters isn'tnecessary.What about mouse synchronization?For many KVM-over-IP users, mouse synchronization is a frustratingexperience. The KX II‟s Absolute Mouse Synchronization provides for atightly synchronized mouse without requiring server mouse settingchanges on Windows and Apple® Mac® servers. For other servers, theIntelligent Mouse mode or the speedy, single mouse mode can be usedto avoid changing the server mouse settings.
