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Can I access my servers directly from the rack?
Yes. At the rack, the Dominion KSX functions just like a traditional KVM switch - allowing control of up to 16 servers using a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
When I am using the local port, do I prevent other users from accessing servers remotely?
No. The Dominion KSX local port has a completely independent access path to the servers. This means a user can access servers locally at the rack without compromising the number of users that access the rack remotely at the same time.
Can I use a USB keyboard or mouse at the local port?
Yes. The Dominion KSX offers both PS/2 and USB keyboard and mouse ports on the local port. Note that the USB ports are USB v1.1, and support keyboards and mice only, not USB devices such as scanners or printers.
Is there an Onscreen Display (OSD) for local, at-the-rack access?
Yes, but the Dominion KSX's at-the-rack access goes way beyond conventional OSDs. Featuring the industry's first browser-based interface for at-the-rack access, the Dominion KSX's local port uses the same interface for local and remote access. Moreover, most administrative functions are available at-the-rack.
How do I select between servers while using the local port?
The local port displays the connected servers using the same user interface as the remote client. Connect to a server with a simple click of the mouse.
How do I ensure that only authorized users can access servers from the local port?
Users attempting to use the local port must pass the same level of authentication as those accessing remotely. This means that:
The Dominion KSX has its own standalone authentication, enabling instant, out-of-the-box installation.
If I use the local port to change the name of a connected server, does this change propagate to remote access clients as well? Does it propagate to the optional CommandCenter device?
Yes. The local port presentation is identical and completely in sync with remote access clients, as well as Raritan's optional CommandCenter Secure Gateway management device. To be clear, if the name of a server via the Dominion KSX onscreen display is changed, this updates all remote clients and external management servers in real-time.
If I use the Dominion KSX's remote administration tools to change the name of a connected server, does that change propagate to the local port as well?
Yes. The local port presentation is identical and completely in sync with remote access clients. To be clear, if the name of a server via the Dominion KSX onscreen display is changed, this updates all remote clients and external management servers in real-time.
Sometimes I see "shadows" on the local port user interface. Why does that occur?
This shadow/ghosting effect may occur with LCD monitors that have been on for long periods. The LCD properties and the electrical/static charge can produce these effects when the screen is on for a long time.