Security and Authentication

In order to use the Dominion KSX Local Console, you must first authenticate with a valid username and password. The Dominion KSX provides a fully-integrated authentication and security scheme, whether your access is via the network or the local port. In either case, the Dominion KSX allows access only to those servers to which a user has access permissions. See User Management for additional information on specifying server access and security settings.

If your Dominion KSX has been configured for external authentication services (LDAP/LDAPS, RADIUS, or Active Directory), authentication attempts at the Local Console also are authenticated against the external authentication service.

Note: You can also specify no authentication for Local Console access; this option is recommended only for secure environments.

To use the Dominion KSX Local Console:

1. Connect a keyboard, mouse, and video display to the local ports at the back of the Dominion KSX.
2. Start the Dominion KSX. The Dominion KSX Local Console interface displays.