Raritan Dominion KSX II
Raritan IP KVM & Serial Solution

Raritan Dominion KSX2-188

Remote Office Management - KVM and Serial Access In One Box!

The Raritan DKSX2-188 is a Remote management switch with 8 serial ports, 8 KVM ports & 2 power control ports.

Dominion KSX II is an integrated, hardware-based solution that offers you secure, remote KVM (Keyboard, Video and Mouse) access, serial device management and power control across your remote branch locations. With Dominion KSX II, you’ll enjoy improved ROI, ease of use, scalability and security in a single 1U form factor. 

Unlike other remote control software solutions, Dominion KSX II provides:

• One consolidated view of all IT equipment connected to the
  KSX II at branch office locations

• A single, platform-independent, solution offering centralized, integrated and secure control

• BIOS-level control of KVM equipment and console-level control of serial devices

• Virtual Media, giving users the ability to transfer files for patches and upgrades from any location, speeding up the upgrade process and reducing travel costs

• Absolute Mouse Synchronization™, which reduces installation time and sets a new standard for mouse synchronization

• Network-independent access via a built-in modem for emergency access even when the network is unavailable

Raritan's Dominion KSX II is designed specifically to make the management of your IT infrastructure at branch locations faster, easier, simpler and more cost-effective.  This innovative device combines secure console-level access and cold-start power control (when used with the Dominion PX) of everything in your remote server rooms.  This means that from anywhere you access the Web, you can directly access, troubleshoot and even reboot all of your remote equipment including:

• Application Servers	• Serial IT Equipment	• Security Interfaces
• File/Print Servers	• Switches	• Domain Servers
• Headless Servers	• Routers	• Load Balancers
• Network Appliances	• Firewalls	• Environmental Control

Dominion KSX II Features

Comprehensive KVM-over-IP and Serial Solution

• Multiplatform, anytime, anywhere, any media access and control via IP
• BIOS-level control
• Virtual media
• Absolute Mouse Synchronization
• Native serial control, with 256KBytes buffer per port
• Dual gigabit Ethernet ports and built-in modem for reliability

Security

• Up to 256-bit AES Encryption
• Customizable strong password and failed login lockout settings
• Group and port-level permissions
• LDAP and Radius support
• Logging (Syslog, local)
• Modem dial-back

User Experience

• Plug and play appliance with quick and easy setup
• Common browser-based user interface for local and remote access
• CLI Access (SSH, Telnet, local/admin port)
• Remote and local browser-based management and administration
• 1600 x 1200 video resolution
• SNMP traps
• Remote power control

Flexibility

• Desktop compatible and Rack Mountable (1U)
• USB & PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Support
• Two admin/local ports (KVM, serial – RS232)
• All serial ports can be accessed simultaneously
• Direct port access to serial targets
• Remote power control (two ports)
• Connectivity via Cat5 cables

Dominion KSX vs. Dominion KSX II

Features	Dominion KSX	Dominion KSX II
Virtual Media	No	Yes, requires D2CIM-VUSB • CD/DVD-ROM • Hard drive • USB sticks • ISO image files
Absolute Mouse Synchronization	No	Yes, requires D2CIM-VUSB
Security and Encryption	128-bit RC4 SSL	• Up to 256-bit AES or RC4 • Strong passwords • Lockout after failed logins
Dual Gigabit E with failover	No	On all KSX II models
# of USB ports	None	4
Native Serial Access	Yes	Yes
Remote Power Control	1 port, support for RPC unit	2 ports, support for RPC and Dominion PX PDUs
Local Access Ports	KVM only	KVM and Serial
Remote User Interface	Raritan Remote Client, Multiplatform Client	Browser-based, common user interface; Virtual KVM Client; Multiplatform Client
Maximum Video Resolution	1280 x 1024	1600 x 1200
Local Client	On Screen Display (OSD)	Browser-based, common user interface
Multiplatform Client	Yes	Yes
Centralized Management with CC-SG	Yes	Yes, with CC-SG Release 3.2.1 and above
Appliance Size (HxWxD)	1.75"x 17.33" x 21.26" 44mm x 440mm x 540mm	1.75" x 17.3" x 11.4" 44mm x 439mm x 290mm

 

Raritan Dominion KSX II Specifications:

Mechanical
		Dimensions		1.75" H x 17.3" W x 11.4" D (44mm x 439mm x 290mm)
		Weight		8.51 lbs. (3.86 kg.)
		Form Factor		1U, full width, rack mountable (brackets included)
Power				100V/240V 50/60Hz 0.6A
Environmental		Operating Temp		32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C)
Local Access Port		Video Keyboard/Mouse		HD15(F) VGA Mini-DIN6(F) PS/2 and USB (F), 1 USB front, 3 USB rear
Remote Connection		Network		Dual 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet Access (RJ45)
		Modem Port		Integrated 56K V.90 (RJ11 port)
		Protocols		TCP/IP, UDP, RADIUS, LDAP, SNMP, SNTP, DHCP, PAP, CHAP, HTTP, HTTPS