CHAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 1Chapter 1: IntroductionDominion KX OverviewDominion KX is an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM switch that provides BIOS-level access andcontrol of 32 servers from anywhere in the world via Web browser. At the rack, Dominion KX providesBIOS-level control of up to 32 servers and other IT devices from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.Dominion KX’s integrated remote access capabilities provide the same BIOS-level control of your servers,from anywhere in the world, via Web browser.Dominion KX is easily installed using standard UTP (Cat 5/5e/6) cabling. Its advanced features include128-bit encryption, remote power control, dual Ethernet, LDAP, RADIUS, Active Directory, and syslogintegration, and Web management. These features enable you to deliver higher uptime, better productivity,and bulletproof security – at any time from anywhere.For larger data centers and enterprises, multiple Dominion KX units (along with Dominion SX units forremote serial console access and Dominion KSX for remote/branch office management) can be integratedinto a single logical solution via Raritan’s CommandCenter management appliance.Figure 1 Dominion KX ConfigurationUTP (Cat5/5e/6) Server CablingComputer Interface ModuleExternal Modem(optional)ModemAccessRemote NetworkAccessLocal RackAccessLANPSTNDominion KXWinXPWin2000Linux/UNIXNovellSun SolarisEtc.
