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Raritan Dominion KX216

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Raritan Dominion KX216

Raritan Dominion KX216
Dominion KX216 provides KVM over IP
control of 16 servers.

The recommended replacement is the Dominion KX2-216.

Raritan KX216
The 16-port, 2-digital user DKX216 allows KVM over IP BIOS-level access to 16 computers and network devices controlled by a Web Browser from any location. Installation is simple with the KX216 1U KVM over IP solution which also features high-quality video, an industry-leading security gateway for all remote users, and integrated remote power control for total cold-reboot management. Multi-platform browser access to the Dominion KX216 can be established from a number of programs including Windows, Linux, Sun or Mac. Fail-safe right of entry into the KX216 is granted through a built-in Modem which allows remote access whenever your network or the internet is down. Centralized multiple remote computer management is also made simple by integrating Raritan's CommandCenter for a single and secure IP gateway for all KX216 attached devices.

Dominion KX an enterprise-class, secure, digital KVM appliance that combines analog switching with the industry's highest-performing KVM Over IP (remote access) technology.

At the rack, Dominion KX provides BIOS-level control of up to 16 servers and other IT devices from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Plus, Dominion KX's integrated remote access capabilities provide the same BIOS-level control of your servers, from anywhere in the world, via Web browser or modem.

Dominion KX is easily installed in minutes using standard UTP (Cat5/5e/6) cabling. Its advanced features, including 128-bit encryption; remote power control; dual Ethernet ports; LDAP, RADIUS, Active Directory, syslog integration; and Web management, enable you to deliver higher uptime, better productivity, and bulletproof security - at anytime from anywhere.

Features and Benefits

Hardware

• Multiple hardware models enable simultaneous IP access by 1, 2 or 4 remote users.
• Dominion KX provides KVM over IP control of 16 servers.
• Employs Raritan's next generation KVM over IP technology with advanced video resolution detection hardware. When a user switches between servers, this system automatically transitions to the new video source quickly and accurately. 
• Simple deployment - Dominion KX connects to each server via standard, economical Cat5 (UTP) cabling. Servers may be located as far as 50 cable feet from the Dominion KX unit.
• A sophisticated, new product look featuring an ergonomic design and new blue LED indicators for clear, easy-to-see power, network activity and user activity.
• Extremely rack-efficient - only 1U in height.
• New smaller form-factor CIMs, available for PS/2, USB, Sun and Sun USB, allow cabling distances of up to 50 feet.
• All Dominion KX models have an integrated modem port, for emergency remote access if the data network is unavailable.

Connectivity

• Dominion KX provides BIOS-level, IP access to 1, 2, or 4 simultaneous, remote users. This is achieved while allowing full, un-blocked local console access and control.
• Extends Raritan's award-winning IP-Reach video compression technology, the industry's highest-performing KVM Over IP technology. Users can access Dominion KX from anywhere on the network (LAN, WAN, Internet, dial-up), allowing administrators to troubleshoot, reconfigure, reboot and even power cycle servers remotely.
• Features a local port for non-blocking, at-the-rack access. From this console, Dominion KX behaves like a traditional KVM switch, giving users direct access and control of the connected servers. For additional flexibility, Dominion KX provides both PS/2 and USB local ports.
• Users can power up, power down or power cycle servers connected to optional Raritan Remote Power Control units. A system administrator can not only troubleshoot a server remotely, but also power cycle that server with a few clicks of the mouse.
• Provides high-availability with dual Ethernet ports for redundancy. Should one Ethernet switch or interface card fail, Dominion KX will automatically failover to the other port and continue operating.

Software

• Dominion KX is a completely self-contained system (i.e. an appliance). All features, including authentication and Web-access, are built into the unit and do not require the use of additional servers.
• Users can access Dominion KX thru a standard Web browser. This eliminates the need to install a proprietary software "client" on the user's desktop.
• Improves upon Raritan's award-winning KVM Over IP technology with the introduction of 15-bit color support (32,000 colors), enabling higher video quality. Multiple colors modes, as well as greyscale are available to connect via modem or low bandwidth link.
• Up to 4 users can each connect remotely and access the same server. This is very useful for teamed troubleshooting and collaboration.
• Video performance is automatically configured to match the available network bandwidth. With high speed LAN access, more bandwidth is available and higher quality video information can be sent -resulting in better performance. When accessing via dial-up modem, very little bandwidth is available, so Dominion KX adapts to provide effective response. Users can also manually configure if desired.

Security

• Incorporates 128-bit SSL encryption to ensure that customer server environments are protected from malicious hackers.
• Securely encrypts the video stream in addition to keyboard and mouse data.
• Integrates with industry-standard directory servers, such as Active Directory, via LDAP or RADIUS protocols. Allows Dominion KX to integrate with pre-existing username/password databases for security.
• Dominion KX offers many additional security features including strong password checking, access control lists, inactivity timers, private device keys, group permissions, etc.

Management

• Administrators can remotely perform all management, administration and configuration operations using a simple graphical user interface, at the convenience of their desktop.
• Complete integration with Raritan's CommandCenter, allowing enterprise users to consolidate all Dominion devices into a single logical system, with a single IP address, and a single management interface.
• Firmware upgrades can be downloaded directly from the Raritan Web site and upgrades can be performed via the network.
• Event and access logging. Allows logging capabilities to be centralized in one syslog server (a standard event logging system).

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