Appendix F:376Question AnswerHow do I connect a seriallycontrolled (RS-232) device, suchas a Cisco router/switch or aheadless Sun server, to DominionKX II?If there are only a few serially controlleddevices, they may be connected to a DominionKX II using Raritan’s P2CIM-SER serialconverter.Customers can also consider deploying theDominion KSX II, an integrated KVM and serialswitch. The DKSX-144 features fourKVM-over-IP ports and four serial ports.The DKSX-188 features eight KVM-over-IPports and eight serial ports.However, if there are many serially controlleddevices, we recommend the use of Raritan’sDominion SX line of secure console servers.Dominion SX offers more serial functionality ata better price point than Dominion KX II. ThisSX is easy to use, configure and manage, andcan be completely integrated with a Dominionseries deployment.Local PortQuestion AnswerCan I access my servers directlyfrom the rack?Yes. At the rack, Dominion KX II functions justlike a traditional KVM switch – allowing controlof up to 64 servers using a single keyboard,monitor and mouse. You can switch betweenservers by the browser- based user interface orvia a hotkey.Can I consolidate the local ports ofmultiple KX IIs?Yes. You can connect the local ports ofmultiple KX II switches to another KX II usingthe "tiering" feature of the KX II. You can thenaccess the servers connected to your KX IIdevices from a single point in the data centervia a consolidated port list.
