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The new Dominion KX II-101 V2 provides the secure access and control of a full-featured KVM over IP switch in an inexpensive, portable, nonblocking, palm-size package.
The Raritan Dominion® KX II-101 V2 is a single port, KVM-over-IP switch that gives you secure remote access and control – especially for servers outside the Data Center. Designed as a zero-U, one port, multiuser device, it provides nonblocking, BIOS level, IP access and control – anytime, anywhere.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
A series of enhanced productivity, efficiency and security features come standard in the KX II-101 V2:
- Virtual media to mount drives/media on remote servers to support installation, remote booting and diagnostics
- Absolute Mouse Synchronization™, which reduces installation time and sets a new standard for mouse synchronization
- Secure, 256-bit AES encryption and strong password settings
- At-the-rack access via a local port
- Multifunction serial port for local administration, remote power control or modem access
- Integrated remote power control with the Dominion PX intelligent Rack PDU.
- Centralized access and management through CommandCenter® Secure Gateway
Innovative Customer Applications
Of course the Dominion KX II-101 V2 enables remote access and control in Data Centers. In addition, it provides KVM over IP access for many innovative applications:
- Remote and Branch Offices
- Banks, retail stores, medical, legal and branch offices of all types
- State, county and municipal governments
- Development and Test Labs
- Unblocked server access for critical servers
- Portability for dynamic environments
- IP Enabling of Analog KVM Switches
- KVM over IP without the rip-and-replace
- Hosted Environments and Cloud Computing
- Customer access to hosted and off-premise servers
- Remote troubleshooting
- Closets, Cubes, Desktops and Home Offices
- Remotely access servers and PCs outside the Data Center
- Nontraditional Environments
- Inexpensive, portable with zero-U mounting
- Mobile, temporary, military and tech support use cases
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Features | Benefits |
Flexibility | |
|---|---|
Original and New Lower Priced Models | The Dominion KX II-101 product family consists of two models: the original Dominion KX II-101 and the new, economical Dominion KX II-101 V2. The V2 supports virtually all the features of the existing KX2-101. The V2 version does not have support for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and a PS2 local port. |
Non-blocked KVM-over-IP Access | The KX II-101 is amodels are single port, single user KVM-over-IP devices, so it’sso they are ideal for environments where simultaneous unblocked access to servers might beis required, such as Data Centers, computer rooms and labs. |
“Zero-U” Form Factor | They are palm-sized devices, suitable for applications where space might be limited such as remote/branch locations, closets, desktops and other non-data center applications. |
Virtual Media | Mount remote drives/media on the target servers to support software installation, remote booting and diagnostics. The Dominion KX II-101 models support a wide variety of media options, including CD/DVD drives, local hard-drives, USB drives, and ISO image files. |
Power Options | The original KX II-101 can be powered via PoE or an external adapter. The new KX II-101 V2 is powered by an external adapter and does not support PoE. |
Availability | |
Optional Modem Access | The Dominion KX II-101 models have a multi-function serial port, which can be used to connect to an external modem for out-of-band, emergency access. |
Security | |
256-bit AES Encryption | The Dominion KX II-101 models use 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 KX II-101 models have 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. |
User 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, LDAP and Active Directory® Authentication | The Dominion KX II-101 models integrate with industry-standard directory servers, such as Microsoft®'s Active Directory, using either the LDAP or RADIUS protocols. This allows the Dominion KX II-101 models 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 KX II -101's plug-and-play nature. In addition, the remote and target server mouse pointers never go out of synchronization. |
Next Generation Common User Interface | The Dominion KX II-101 models have 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 | The Dominion KX II-101 models are completely self-contained units. All KX II-101 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 KX II-101 has a multi-function serial port that can be used to connect Raritan’s intelligent PDU, the PX™, to the KX II-101. This enables users to remotely power cycle servers from the KX II-101 management interface. |
SNMP Management and Syslog | The Dominion KX II-101 distributes SNMP traps for important user and system events to SNMP management systems. SNMP traps are fully configurable by the administrator. Syslog logging is also supported. |
Centralized Management with Raritan's CommandCenter® Secure Gateway | Like the rest of the Dominion series, the Dominion KX II-101 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. |
FAQ
Questions | Answers |
What is the difference between the Dominion KX II-101 and the Dominion KX II-101-V2? | The Dominion KX II-101-V2 is a new, economically priced model in the KX II-101 product family. The V2 supports virtually all the features of the existing KX II-101. The V2 version does not have support for Power-over-Ethernet(PoE) nor a PS2 local port. |
How does the Dominion KX II-101 work? | Dominion KX II-101 connects to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of a server. It captures, digitizes, and compresses the video signal before transmitting to a remote client PC using Raritan's powerful frame-grabber and compression technology. Dominion KX II-101 provides a rich set of features through an intuitive user interface. It can also be centrally managed with other management devices via CommandCenter® Secure Gateway. |
What types of computers can be controlled remotely by Dominion KX II-101? | Dominion KX II-101 works independently of a target server's hardware, operating system, or application software, accessing a target server's main input/output devices - keyboard, video, and mouse. Consequently, any hardware that supports standard PC keyboard and mouse interfaces, and standard PC video (VGA) can be used with Dominion KX II-101. |
Are there security features to protect my target servers from an unauthorized remote connection? | Yes. The KX II-101 provides many layers of security – - connection authentication and data transfer security during a remote session. User names, passwords,and private -keys are used to authenticate users. Dominion KX II-101 KX101 can authenticate users against the database locally resided on Dominion KX101, KX101, or against external AAA servers (LDAP, Active Directory®, or RADIUS). All keyboard, video and mouse data are encrypted with up to 256-bit AES. |
What types of Virtual Media does the Dominion KSX II-101 support? | The KX II-101 supports the following types of media: internal and USB-connected CD/DVD drives, USB mass storage devices, PC hard drives and remote drive images.MasterConsole CAT supports USB and PS/2 keyboards and mice interfaces. It does not support Sun. |
Is Virtual Media media secure? | Yes. Virtual Media sessions are secured using 256 bit AES encryption. |
Which KX II-101 model should I purchase? | Customers who require Power over EthernetPoE, require a PS2 local port, or desire compatibility with the original KX II-101 should purchase the original KX II-101. |
TECHNICAL SPECS
Dominion KX II-101 V2 | |
Dominion Model | DKX2-101-V2 |
|---|---|
Form Factor | Zero-U form factor; rack mountable vertically or horizontally (bracket kit included) |
Dimensions (DxWxH) | 3.74" x 2.8" x 0.9"; 95 x 71 x 24mm |
Weight | 0.42 lbs; 0.19 kg |
Power | AC Power Adapter 100–240VAC, 47–63Hz, 0.2A |
Operating Temperature | 0°–40°C (32°–104°F) |
Humidity | 20%–85% RH |
Indicators | |
| Device status | Device status LED indicator |
| Network LEDs | Network activity and connection speed indicator |
| Local Connection | |
Local Admin–DB-9(F) Serial KVM Connector–Raritan KVM Cable Local User Video–HD-15(F) VGA Local Mouse/Keyboard–connect to Server USB | |
| Remote Connection | |
Network protocols | 1 Ethernet (RJ45) port with activity status indicator. TCP/IP, Telnet, SSH, HTTP, HTTPS, secure LDAP, RADIUS, LDAP, DHCP and SNMP |
| Screen Resolutions | |
| PC graphic mode | Up to 1600x1200 @ 60Hz |
Sun® video mode | 640x480 @ 60/72/75/85Hz, 800x600 @ 56/60/72/75/85Hz, 1024x768 @ 60/70/75/85Hz, 1152x864 @ 60/75Hz, 1280x1024 @ 60Hz, 1600x1200 @ 60Hz and 720x400 (for DOS) |
