Chapter 4: KX III Administrator Help49Create User Groups and UsersNote to CC-SG UsersWhen the KX III is controlled by CommandCenter Secure Gateway, CC-SGauthenticates users and groups, except for local users requiring Localport access.When CC-SG is controlling the KX III, local port users will beauthenticated against the local user database or the remoteauthentication server (LDAP/LDAPS or RADIUS) configured on the KX III.They will not be authenticated against the CC-SG user database.For additional information about CC-SG authentication, see theCommandCenter Secure Gateway User Guide, Administrator Guide,or Deployment Guide, which can be downloaded from the Supportsection of theRaritan website http://www.raritan.com.Supported ProtocolsTo simplify management of usernames and passwords, the KX IIIprovides the ability to forward authentication requests to an externalauthentication server. Two external authentication protocols aresupported: LDAP/LDAPS and RADIUS.Note on Microsoft Active DirectoryMicrosoft ® Active Directory® uses the LDAP/LDAPS protocol natively, andcan function as an LDAP/LDAPS server and authentication source for theKX III. If it has the IAS (Internet Authorization Server) component, aMicrosoft Active Directory server can also serve as a RADIUSauthentication source.Step 5: Launching the KX III Remote Console1. Launch a supported web browser, and enter the IP address assignedto the KX III.2. A default client is launched based on your pc and browser settings.SeeKX III KVM Clients (on page 257). You can also choose a clientby entering the URL directly. SeeKX III KVM Client Launching (onpage 257).3. Enter your username and password, then click Login.4. Accept the user agreement (if applicable).5. If security warnings appear, click to accept.Tip: If you have a Dominion KX III User Station, you can use it to remotelyaccess the KX III target servers. See Dominion KX III User Station(onpage 362).
