Raritan KX232 Solutions
Raritan Dominion KX232 KVM over IP

Raritan Dominion KX232

Raritan Dominion KX232
Dominion KX232 provides KVM over IP
control of 32 servers

The recommended replacement is the Dominion KX2-232.

Raritan KX232
The 32-port, 2-digital user DKX232 allows KVM over IP BIOS-level access to 32 computers and network devices controlled by a Web Browser from any location. Installation is simple with the KX232 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 KX232 can be established from a number of programs including Windows, Linux, Sun or Mac. Fail-safe right of entry into the KX232 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 KX232 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 32 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.

Raritan KX232 Features and Benefits

Raritan KX232 Hardware

• Multiple hardware models enable simultaneous IP access by 1 or 2 remote users.

• Dominion KX provides KVM over IP control of 32 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.

Raritan KX232 Connectivity

• Dominion KX provides BIOS-level, IP access to 1 or 2 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.

Raritan KX232 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 2 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.

Raritan KX232 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.

Raritan KX232 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).

Raritan KX232 Specifications
 

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