Raritan Dominion KSX II

Raritan Dominion KSX II
KVM over IP + Console

Raritan Dominion KSX II

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

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 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

Flexibility

KVM and serial control on a single unit
Save precious rack space in your remote locations by combining digital KVM and serial access and control in one appliance.

Virtual Media
Mount remote drives/media on the target server to support software installation, bug fixes, and upgrades. The Dominion KSX II supports a wide variety of media options, including CD/DVD drives, local drives, USB drives, and ISO image files.

Availability

Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports with Failover
Provides high availability with dual gigabit Ethernet ports for redundancy. Should one Ethernet switch or interface card fail, Dominion KSX II will automatically failover to the other port and continue operating

Built in modem with dial-back
The Dominion KSX II has a built-in modem for out-of-band access in case the primary network is unavailable. As an added security benefit, dial-back authentication is supported.

Security

256-bit AES Encryption
The Dominion KSX II uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption for added security. AES is a U.S. government approved cryptographic algorithm that is recommended by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the FIPS Standard 197.

Configurable Strong Password Checking
The Dominion KSX II has administrator-configurable, strong password checking to ensure that user created passwords meet corporate standards and are resistant to brute force hacking. The administrator can also enforce password aging and lockout after failed attempts.

Group and port-level permissions
Administrators can ensure that only the right people access remote IT equipment by setting permissions down to the port level. Administrators can also grant or deny virtual media and power cycling privileges.

RADIUS and LDAP and Active Directory Authentication
Dominion KX II integrates with industry-standard directory servers, such as Microsoft's Active Directory, using either the LDAP or RADIUS protocols. This allows Dominion KSX II to use pre-existing username/password databases for security.

Ease of Use

Absolute Mouse Synchronization
The Absolute Mouse Synchronization feature is the ultimate mouse synchronization solution. For servers with a compatible USB mouse port, there is no need to adjust the mouse settings on the target server. This reduces installation time and enhances the Dominion KSX II's plug-and-play nature. In addition, the remote and target server mouse pointers never go out of synchronization. This feature is enabled by the new D2CIM-VUSB Virtual Media CIM.

Next Generation Common User Interface
The Dominion KSX II has a next generation, browser-based user interface for enhanced usability and productivity. This interface is common across the local port, remote access, management software as well as other Raritan products. This reduces training time and increases productivity.

Plug and Play Appliance Offers Quick and Easy Setup
Dominion KSX II is a completely self-contained system (i.e. an appliance). All KSX II features, including authentication and Web access, are built into the unit and do not require the use of an additional server.

Manageability

Remote Power Control
The Dominion KSX II has two dedicated power control ports for Raritan PDUs like the Dominion PX. The enables administrators to remotely power cycle IT devices from the KSX II management interface.

SNMP Management and Syslog
The Dominion KSX II SNMP agent distributes SNMP traps for important system events to SNMP management systems. SNMP traps are fully configurable by the administrator. Syslog also supported.

Centralized management with Raritan CommandCenter Secure Gateway
Like the rest of the Dominion Series, Dominion KSX II features CommandCenter Secure Gateway integration, allowing enterprise users to consolidate all Dominion devices into a single logical system, accessible from a single IP address, and under a single management interface.

Raritan Dominion KSX II Specifications:

Mechanical
		Form Factor		1U, full width, rack mountable (brackets included)
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