Chapter 6: KX III KVM Clients303Active KVM Client (AKC) HelpOverviewThe Active KVM Client (AKC) is based on Microsoft Windows .NET®technology.This allows you to run the client in a Windows environments withoutusing the Java ® Runtime Environment (JRE), which is required to runRaritan's Virtual KVM Client (VKC).AKC is the default KX III client on Windows platforms with .NETFramework, and it also works with CC-SG.AKC provides the same features as VKC with the exception of thefollowing:• Keyboard macros created in AKC cannot be used in any other client.• Direct port access configuration (seeEnabling Direct Port Accessvia URL (on page 151))• AKC server certification validation configuration (seePrerequisitesfor Using AKC (on page 304))• AKC automatically loads favorites, VKC does not. SeeManagingFavorites (on page 383)For details on using the features, seeVirtual KVM Client (VKC) Help(see "Virtual KVM Client (VKC and VKCs) Help" on page 258).Recommended Minimum Active KVM Client (AKC) RequirementsRaritan recommends the Active KVM Client (AKC) machines meet thefollowing minimum requirements for use with KX III.• Client machine with either a - 'modern' dual-core CPU for a single connections, or 'modern' quad core CPU for two or more simultaneousconnections• 4GB of RAMAKC Supported Microsoft .NET FrameworkThe Active KVM Client (AKC) requires Windows .NET® version 4.0 or 4.5.
