Appendix F: Frequently Asked Questions414Question AnswerWhat is the extended local port? The Dominion KX2-808, KX2-832 and KX2-864featured an extended local port. Thecorresponding Dominion KX III models do nothave an extended local port. Instead all KX IIImodels have a tiering port.To extend the KX III's digital local port, you canuse the Raritan Cat5 Reach DVI product forlocal and remote access up to 500 meters.See Connecting a KX III and Cat5 Reach DVI- Provide Extended Local Port Functionality(on page 332)Dual Power SuppliesQuestion AnswerDoes Dominion KX III have a dualpower option?Yes. All Dominion KX III models come equippedwith dual AC inputs and power supplies withautomatic failover. Should one of the powerinputs or power supplies fail, then the KX III willautomatically switch to the other.Does the power supply used byDominion KX III automaticallydetect voltage settings?Yes. Dominion KX III’s power supply can beused in AC voltage ranges from 100–240 volts,at 50–60 Hz.If a power supply or input fails, willI be notified?The Dominion KX III front panel LED will notifythe user of a power failure. An entry will also besent to the audit log and displayed on the KXremote client user interface. If configured by theadministrator, then SNMP or syslog events willbe generated.Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (PDU) ControlQuestion AnswerWhat type of remote power controlcapabilities does Dominion KX IIIoffer?Raritan’s intelligent PDUs can be connected tothe Dominion KX III to provide power control oftarget servers and other equipment. Forservers, after a simple one-time configurationstep, just click on the server name to power on,off or to recycle a hung server.
