Chapter 13: KX II Local Console267KX II Local Console Interface: KX II DevicesWhen you are located at the server rack, the KX II provides standardKVM management and administration via the KX II Local Console. TheKX II Local Console provides a direct KVM (analog) connection to yourconnected servers; the performance is exactly as if you were directlyconnected to the server's keyboard, mouse, and video ports.There are many similarities among the KX II Local Console and the KX IIRemote Console graphical user interfaces. Where there are differences,they are noted in the help.The KX II Local Console Factory Reset option is available in the KX IILocal Console but not the KX II Remote Console.Security and AuthenticationIn order to use the KX II Local Console, you must first authenticate with avalid username and password. The KX II provides a fully-integratedauthentication and security scheme, whether your access is via thenetwork or the local port. In either case, the KX II allows access only tothose servers to which a user has access permissions. See UserManagement (on page 116) for additional information on specifyingserver access and security settings.If your KX II has been configured for external authentication services(LDAP/LDAPS, RADIUS, or Active Directory), authentication attempts atthe Local Console also are authenticated against the externalauthentication service.Note: You can also specify no authentication for Local Console access;this option is recommended only for secure environments.To use the KX II Local Console:1. Connect a keyboard, mouse, and video display to the local ports atthe back of the KX II.2. Start the KX II. The KX II Local Console interface displays.Available ResolutionsThe KX II Local Console provides the following resolutions to supportvarious monitors: 800x600 1024x768 1280x1024Each of these resolutions supports a refresh rate of 60Hz and 75Hz.
