Raritan Dominion KX III User guide

Dominion KX III

User Guide

Release 3.7.0

DKX3

-v3.7.0-0N-E

November 2020

255-62-0001-00

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FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful

interference.

VCCI Information (Japan)

Raritan is not responsible for damage to this product resulting from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse,

non-Raritan modification of the product, or other events outside of Raritan's reasonable control or not arising

under normal operating conditions.

If a power cable is included with this product, it must be used exclusively for this product.

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Contents

Dominion KX III Release 3.7.0 User

Guide

What's New in KX III Release 3.7.0

 Support for disk image files on virtual media: Access a Virtual Media Image File (on page 29)

Support for Smart Card and Client Certificate Authentication:

Local Smart Card Authentication Settings

Remote Smart Card Authentication Overview

Client Certificate Authentication Settings

Storage repository for various certificate types: Certificate Repository

Encrypted backup and restore: Creating a Backup and Restore File

Setting to force HTTPS for web access: Enabling Force HTTPS for Web Access

Protection from host header attacks: Host Allowlist

Encryption option for discovery of devices: Entering the Discovery Port

Support for SSH authentication via certificate:

Enabling SSH

Add SSH Client Certificates for Users

New setting for AIX mouse synch: Configure the CIM Target Settings

Welcome iii

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 1

KX III Device Photos and Features ................................................................................................................ 1

Hardware........................................................................................................................................... 1

Software ............................................................................................................................................ 2

Welcome

Contents

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Photos ............................................................................................................................................... 3

Supported Number of Ports and Remote Users per Model .............................................................. 4

KX III Remote/Local Console Interfaces and User Station ............................................................................ 5

KVM Client Applications ............................................................................................................................... 5

KX III Online Help .......................................................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2 Get Started Using KX III 6

Install and Configure KX III............................................................................................................................ 6

Default Login - Change the Password ........................................................................................................... 6

Allow Pop-Ups .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Security Warnings and Validation Messages ................................................................................................ 7

Java Validation and Access Warning ................................................................................................. 7

Additional Security Warnings ............................................................................................................ 8

Installing a Certificate ................................................................................................................................... 8

Example 1: Import the Certificate into the Browser ......................................................................... 8

Example 2: Add the KX III to Trusted Sites and Import the Certificate ........................................... 10

Converting a Binary Certificate to a Base64-Encoded DER Certificate (Optional) ..................................... 12

Logging In to KX III ...................................................................................................................................... 14

Using a Smart Card at the Client Computer ............................................................................................... 14

Login with a PKI Certificate in the Browser ................................................................................................ 15

Chapter 3 KX III Interface and Navigation 16

KX III Remote Console Interface ................................................................................................................. 16

Port Access Page (Remote Console Display) ................................................................................... 17

Port Action Menu ............................................................................................................................ 20

DKX3-808 Fast Switching ................................................................................................................. 22

Left Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 23

KX III Local Console Interface ..................................................................................................................... 24

Chapter 4 Virtual Media 25

Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 25

Prerequisites for Using Virtual Media ........................................................................................................ 26

KX III Virtual Media Prerequisites .................................................................................................... 26

Remote PC VM Prerequisites .......................................................................................................... 26

Target Server VM Prerequisites ...................................................................................................... 26

CIMs Required for Virtual Media .................................................................................................... 26

Mounting Local Drives ................................................................................................................................ 27

Supported Tasks Via Virtual Media ............................................................................................................ 27

Supported Virtual Media Types .................................................................................................................. 27

Conditions when Read/Write is Not Available ................................................................................ 28

Supported Virtual Media Operating Systems ............................................................................................. 28

Number of Supported Virtual Media Drives ............................................................................................... 28

Virtual Media .............................................................................................................................................. 28

Access a Virtual Media Drive on a Client Computer ....................................................................... 28

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Access a Virtual Media Image File ................................................................................................... 29

Mounting CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/ISO Images .................................................................................... 30

Disconnect from Virtual Media Drives ............................................................................................ 31

Virtual Media in a Linux Environment ........................................................................................................ 31

Active System Partitions ................................................................................................................. 31

Mapped Drives ................................................................................................................................ 31

Drive Partitions................................................................................................................................ 32

Root User Permission Requirement ................................................................................................ 32

Connect Drive Permissions (Linux) .................................................................................................. 32

Virtual Media in a Mac Environment ......................................................................................................... 32

Active System Partition ................................................................................................................... 32

Drive Partitions................................................................................................................................ 32

Connect Drive Permissions (Mac) ................................................................................................... 33

Virtual Media File Server Setup (File Server ISO Images Only) ................................................................... 33

Chapter 5 KVM Clients 34

KVM Client Launching................................................................................................................................. 34

Virtual KVM Client (VKC and VKCs) Help .................................................................................................... 35

Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 35

Recommended Minimum Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Requirements ................................................ 35

Virtual KVM Client Java Requirements............................................................................................ 36

Proxy Server Configuration ............................................................................................................. 38

Connect to a Target from Virtual KVM Client (VKC), Standalone VKC (VKCs), or Active KVM Client

(AKC) ................................................................................................................................................ 38

Configuring Connection Properties ................................................................................................. 39

Connection Information .................................................................................................................. 42

USB Profiles ..................................................................................................................................... 44

Keyboard ......................................................................................................................................... 45

Video Properties.............................................................................................................................. 48

Mouse Options ................................................................................................................................ 52

Tool Options .................................................................................................................................... 55

View Options ................................................................................................................................... 64

Connect to Virtual Media ................................................................................................................ 65

Smart Cards ..................................................................................................................................... 65

Digital Audio .................................................................................................................................... 68

Power Control Using VKC, VKCS, and AKC ....................................................................................... 74

Version Information - Virtual KVM Client ....................................................................................... 75

Active KVM Client (AKC) Help ..................................................................................................................... 75

Recommended Minimum Active KVM Client (AKC) Requirements ................................................ 75

AKC Supported Microsoft .NET Framework .................................................................................... 75

AKC Supported Operating Systems ................................................................................................. 75

AKC Supported Browsers ................................................................................................................ 76

Prerequisites for Using AKC ............................................................................................................ 76

Proxy Server Configuration ............................................................................................................. 76

Connect to a Target from Virtual KVM Client (VKC), Standalone VKC (VKCs), or Active KVM Client

(AKC) ................................................................................................................................................ 77

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HTML KVM Client (HKC) ............................................................................................................................. 78

Connection Properties .................................................................................................................... 80

Connection Info ............................................................................................................................... 83

USB Profile....................................................................................................................................... 84

Input Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 84

Video Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 96

View Menu .................................................................................................................................... 101

Tools Menu ................................................................................................................................... 102

Virtual Media Menu ...................................................................................................................... 103

Audio Menu ................................................................................................................................... 107

Power Control Menu ..................................................................................................................... 109

Using HKC on Apple iOS Devices ................................................................................................... 109

Chapter 6 Serial Access With Dominion Serial Access Module 118

Connect DSAM.......................................................................................................................................... 118

DSAM LED Operation .................................................................................................................... 119

Supported USB Device Combinations ........................................................................................... 121

View DSAM Serial Ports ............................................................................................................................ 122

Configure DSAM Serial Ports .................................................................................................................... 122

Configure Serial Port Keyword List ........................................................................................................... 125

Upgrade DSAM Firmware ......................................................................................................................... 126

Supported CLI Commands ........................................................................................................................ 127

Command Line Interface Shortcuts ............................................................................................... 130

Command Line Interface High-Level Commands .......................................................................... 130

Supported Escape Key Characters ................................................................................................. 131

Browser Tips for HSC ................................................................................................................................ 131

Connect to DSAM Serial Targets in Port Access Page ............................................................................... 131

Connect to DSAM Serial Target with URL Direct Port Access ................................................................... 132

Connect to DSAM Serial Target via SSH .................................................................................................... 133

HTML Serial Console (HSC) Help ............................................................................................................... 133

HSC Functions................................................................................................................................ 134

Chapter 7 Dominion User Station 144

Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 144

User Station Photo and Features ............................................................................................................. 145

Operating the User Station....................................................................................................................... 145

Chapter 8 KX III Remote Console 147

Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 147

Scanning Ports - Remote Console............................................................................................................. 147

Scanning Ports Slide Show - Remote Console ............................................................................... 148

Target Status Indicators During Port Scanning - Remote Console ................................................ 149

Using Scan Port Options ................................................................................................................ 150

Scan for Targets ............................................................................................................................. 151

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Changing a Password ................................................................................................................................ 151

Managing Favorites .................................................................................................................................. 152

Enable Favorites ............................................................................................................................ 152

Access and Display Favorites ......................................................................................................... 153

Discovering Devices on the Local Subnet ...................................................................................... 153

Discovering Devices on the KX III Subnet ...................................................................................... 154

Chapter 9 KX III Local Console 155

Accessing a Target Server ......................................................................................................................... 155

Local Console Video Resolution Behavior ................................................................................................ 156

Simultaneous Users .................................................................................................................................. 156

Local Port Hot Keys and Connect Keys ..................................................................................................... 156

Return to the Local Console from a Target Device - Default Hot Key ........................................... 157

Local Port Auto-Sense (Video Refresh) - Default Hot Key ............................................................. 157

Connect Key Examples .................................................................................................................. 157

Special Sun Key Combinations ...................................................................................................... 158

Scanning Ports - Local Console ................................................................................................................. 158

Scanning Port Slide Show - Local Console ..................................................................................... 159

Target Status Indicators During Port Scanning - Local Console .................................................... 160

Configure Local Console Scan Settings .......................................................................................... 160

Scan for Targets - Local Console .................................................................................................... 161

Local Console Smart Card Access ............................................................................................................. 161

Using a Smart Card at the Local Port............................................................................................. 163

Local Console USB Profile Options ........................................................................................................... 164

KX III Local Console Factory Reset ............................................................................................................ 164

Resetting the KX III Using the Reset Button ............................................................................................. 165

Appendix A Connecting a KX III and Cat5 Reach DVI - Provide Extended Local Port

Functionality 167

About the Cat5 Reach DVI ........................................................................................................................ 167

Connect Cat5 Reach DVI and Cat5 Reach DVI .......................................................................................... 167

Appendix B Accessing a Paragon II from the KX III 170

Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 170

Supported Paragon II CIMS and Configurations ....................................................................................... 171

KX III-to-KX III Paragon CIM Guidelines ......................................................................................... 172

KX III-to-Paragon II Guidelines....................................................................................................... 173

Supported Connection Distances Between Paragon II and KX III .................................................. 174

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Connecting the Paragon II to the KX III ..................................................................................................... 174

Appendix C Updating the LDAP Schema 176

Returning User Group Information .......................................................................................................... 176

From LDAP/LDAPS ......................................................................................................................... 176

From Microsoft Active Directory ................................................................................................... 176

Setting the Registry to Permit Write Operations to the Schema ............................................................. 177

Creating a New Attribute ......................................................................................................................... 177

Adding Attributes to the Class .................................................................................................................. 178

Updating the Schema Cache .................................................................................................................... 180

Editing rciusergroup Attributes for User Members .................................................................................. 180

Appendix D Specifications 183

Hardware .................................................................................................................................................. 183

Dimensions and Physical Specifications ........................................................................................ 183

Supported Target Server Video Resolutions ................................................................................. 186

KX III Supported Local Port DVI Resolutions.................................................................................. 187

Target Server Video Resolution - Supported Connection Distances and Refresh Rates ............... 188

Supported Computer Interface Module (CIMs) Specifications ..................................................... 188

Supported Digital Video CIMs for Mac .......................................................................................... 191

Digital CIM Timing Modes ............................................................................................................. 192

Digital CIM Established and Standard Modes ............................................................................... 192

DVI Compatibility Mode ................................................................................................................ 193

Supported Remote Connections ................................................................................................... 194

Network Speed Settings ................................................................................................................ 194

Dell Chassis Cable Lengths and Video Resolutions ....................................................................... 195

Smart Card Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................ 195

Supported Smart Card Readers ..................................................................................................... 197

Unsupported Smart Card Readers ................................................................................................ 198

Audio Playback and Capture Recommendations and Requirements ............................................ 198

Number of Supported Audio/Virtual Media and Smartcard Connections .................................... 200

Certified Modems ......................................................................................................................... 200

KX III Supported Keyboard Languages ........................................................................................... 200

Mac Mini BIOS Keystroke Commands ........................................................................................... 201

Using a Windows Keyboard to Access Mac Targets ...................................................................... 203

TCP and UDP Ports Used ............................................................................................................... 203

Software ................................................................................................................................................... 204

Supported Operating Systems, Browsers and Java Versions ........................................................ 204

Multi-Language Keyboard JRE Requirement ................................................................................. 205

Events Captured in the Audit Log and Syslog ................................................................................ 206

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BSMI Certification ..................................................................................................................................... 207

Appendix E Informational Notes 208

Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 208

Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Notes ................................................................................................... 208

Disable Java Caching and Clear the Java Cache............................................................................. 208

Java Not Loading Properly on Mac ................................................................................................ 209

AKC Download Server Certification Validation IPv6 Support Notes ......................................................... 209

Dual Stack Login Performance Issues ....................................................................................................... 209

CIM Notes ................................................................................................................................................. 209

Windows 3-Button Mouse on Linux Targets ................................................................................. 209

Target Video Picture Not Centered (Mouse Out of Synch) ........................................................... 210

Powerstrip is not detected ............................................................................................................ 210

Virtual Media Notes ................................................................................................................................. 210

Cannot Connect to Drives from Linux Clients ............................................................................... 210

Cannot Write To/From a File from a Mac Client ........................................................................... 210

Virtual Media via VKC and AKC in a Windows Environment ......................................................... 211

Virtual Media Not Refreshed After Files Added ............................................................................ 211

Virtual Media Linux Drive Listed Twice ......................................................................................... 211

Disconnecting Mac and Linux Virtual Media USB Drives .............................................................. 212

Target BIOS Boot Time with Virtual Media ................................................................................... 212

Virtual Media Connection Failures Using High Speed for Virtual Media Connections.................. 212

USB Port and Profile Notes ....................................................................................................................... 212

VM-CIMs and DL360 USB Ports ..................................................................................................... 212

Help Choosing USB Profiles ........................................................................................................... 213

Changing a USB Profile when Using a Smart Card Reader ............................................................ 214

Video Mode and Resolution Notes .......................................................................................................... 214

Video Image Appears Dark when Using a Mac ............................................................................. 214

Video Shrinks after Adjusting Target Clock ................................................................................... 214

Black Stripe/Bar(s) Displayed on the Local Port ............................................................................ 215

Sun Composite Synch Video .......................................................................................................... 215

SUSE/VESA Video Modes .............................................................................................................. 215

Keyboard Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 216

French Keyboard ........................................................................................................................... 216

Keyboard Language Preference (Fedora Linux Clients) ................................................................. 217

Macros Not Saving on Linux Targets ............................................................................................. 218

Mac Keyboard Keys Not Supported for Remote Access ............................................................... 219

Mouse Notes ............................................................................................................................................ 219

Mouse Pointer Synchronization (Fedora) ..................................................................................... 219

Single Mouse Mode when Connecting to a Target Under CC-SG Control..................................... 219

Mouse Sync Issues in Mac OS 10 .................................................................................................. 219

Audio ........................................................................................................................................................ 220

Audio Playback and Capture Issues ............................................................................................... 220

Audio in a Linux Environment ....................................................................................................... 220

Audio in a Windows Environment ................................................................................................. 220

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Smart Card Notes ..................................................................................................................................... 221

Virtual KVM Client (VKC) Smart Card Connections to Fedora Servers .......................................... 221

CC-SG Notes.............................................................................................................................................. 221

Virtual KVM Client Version Not Known from CC-SG Proxy Mode ................................................. 221

Moving Between Ports on a Device .............................................................................................. 221

Browser Notes .......................................................................................................................................... 221

Resolving Issues with Firefox Freezing when Using Fedora .......................................................... 221

Appendix F Frequently Asked Questions 222

General FAQs ............................................................................................................................................ 222

Remote Access ......................................................................................................................................... 224

Universal Virtual Media ............................................................................................................................ 227

Bandwidth and KVM-over-IP Performance .............................................................................................. 229

IPv6 Networking ....................................................................................................................................... 232

Servers ...................................................................................................................................................... 234

Blade Servers ............................................................................................................................................ 234

Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 236

Local Port - KX IIII ...................................................................................................................................... 238

Extended Local Port .................................................................................................................................. 239

Dual Power Supplies ................................................................................................................................. 239

Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Control ................................................................................... 240

Ethernet and IP Networking ..................................................................................................................... 241

Local Port Consolidation, Tiering and Cascading ...................................................................................... 243

Computer Interface Modules (CIMs) ........................................................................................................ 246

Security ..................................................................................................................................................... 246

Smart Cards and CAC Authentication ....................................................................................................... 248

Manageability ........................................................................................................................................... 249

Documentation and Support .................................................................................................................... 250

Miscellaneous ........................................................................................................................................... 251

Index 253

1

The Dominion KX III is an enterprise-class, secure, KVM-over-IP switch that

provides multiple users with remote BIOS-level control of 8 to 64 servers.

KX III comes with standard features such as DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort digital and

analog video, audio, virtual media, smart card/CAC, blade server support, and

mobile access.

Deploy KX III individually, or with Raritan’s CommandCenter Secure Gateway

(CC-SG).

In This Chapter

Package Contents ................................................................................................. 1

KX III Device Photos and Features ........................................................................ 1

KX III Remote/Local Console Interfaces and User Station .................................... 5

KVM Client Applications ....................................................................................... 5

KX III Online Help .................................................................................................. 5

Package Contents

Each KX III ships as a fully-configured stand-alone product in a standard 1U or

2U form with 19" rackmount chassis.

• 1 - KX III device

• 1 - Quick Setup Guide

• 1 - Rackmount kit

• 2 - AC power cords

• 1 - Set of 4 rubber feet (for desktop use)

• 1 - Application note

• 1 - Warranty card

KX III Device Photos and Features

Hardware

• Integrated KVM-over-IP remote access

• 1U or 2U rack-mountable (brackets included)

• Dual power supplies with failover; autoswitching power supply with power

failure warning

• Support for the following CIMs:

 For virtual media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization, use one of the

following CIMs:

Chapter 1

Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction

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 D2CIM-VUSB

 D2CIM-DVUSB

 D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI

 D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI

 D2CIM-DVUSB-DP

 Required for PS2 connection:

 DCIM-PS2

• DVI monitor support from the DVI local port

 VGA support via a DVI to VGA converter

 DVI support via a standard DVI cable

• Remote access and power management from an iPhone

®

or iPad

®

• Support for tiering in which a base KX III device is used to access multiple

other tiered devices

• Multiple user capacity (1/2/4/8 remote users; 1 local user)

• UTP (Cat5/5e/6) server cabling

• Dual Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 LAN) with failover or isolation mode

support

• Field upgradeable

• Local USB User port for in-rack access

 USB Keyboard/mouse ports, or connect to a cellular modem

 One front and three back panel USB ports for supported USB devices

 Fully concurrent local and remote user access

 Local graphical user interface (GUI) for administration

• Serial port to connect to an external telephone modem

• Centralized access security

• Integrated power control

• LED indicators for dual power status, network activity, and remote user

status

• Hardware Reset button

Software

• Virtual media support in Windows

®

, Mac

®

and Linux

®

environments*

• Absolute Mouse Synchronization*

*Note: Virtual media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization require use of a

D2CIM-VUSB, D2CIM-DVUSB, D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI, D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI or

D2CIM-DVUSB-DP CIM.

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• Support for digital audio over USB

• Port scanning and thumbnail view of up to 32 targets within a configurable

scan set

• Web-based access and management

• Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI)

• Support for dual port video output

• 256-bit encryption of complete KVM signal, including video and virtual

media

• LDAP, Active Directory

®

, RADIUS, or internal authentication and

authorization

• DHCP or fixed IP addressing

• Smart card/CAC authentication

• SNMP, SNMPv3, SMTP, and Syslog management

• IPv4 and IPv6 support

• Power control associated directly with servers to prevent mistakes

• Integration with Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC-SG)

management unit

• CC Unmanage feature to remove device from CC-SG control

• Support of Raritan PDUs

• Support for remote IP access from the new Dominion KX III User Station

• Support for access to serial targets using the Dominion Serial Access

Module (DSAM)

Photos

Front View

Rear View - Features

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Hardware models vary. Newer 2020 models have moved the DVI port to the

bottom position.

Diagram key

Dual Power AC 100V/240V

Dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet access

Local USB ports

DVI-D port

KVM ports for UTP Cabling (Cat5/5e/6)

Tier port for tiering devices

Modem port for external modems

Dominion Serial Access Module USB port

(optional)

Supported Number of Ports and Remote Users per Model

Model

Ports

Remote users

KX3-864 64 8

KX3-832 32 8

KX3-808 8 8

KX3-464 64 4

KX3-432 32 4

KX3-416 16 4

KX3-232 32 2

KX3-216 16 2

KX3-132 32 1

KX3-116 16 1

KX3-108 8 1

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KX III Remote/Local Console Interfaces and User Station

Use the Remote Console interface to configure and manage the KX III over a

network connection.

Use the Local Console interface to access the KX III while at the rack.

See KX III Remote Console Interface (on page 16), KX III Local Console - KX III

Administration Functions and KX III Local Console Interface (on page 24),

respectively.

The Dominion User Station provides an alternative interface for IP access to the

KX III's target servers. See Dominion User Station (on page 144).

KVM Client Applications

KX III works with -

• Active KVM Client (AKC) - Default client, Windows only. Microsoft .NET

®

4.5

or above required to use KX III with the Microsoft Windows

®

-based Active

KVM Client (AKC). See Active KVM Client (AKC) Help (on page 75)

• Virtual KVM Client (VKC) -Java

™

1.8 is required to use the Java-based Virtual

KVM Client (VKC). Java 1.8.0_40 or higher is required to use the VKCS. Also

available in a Standalone version for the Chrome browser. Java is required.

See Virtual KVM Client (VKC and VKCs) Help (on page 35)

• HTML KVM Client (HKC) - Runs on Linux, Mac, and Windows without .NET,

in IE, Edge, Firefox, Chrome and Safari. No Java. Basic KVM features are

supported. See HTML KVM Client (HKC) (on page 78).

KX III Online Help

KX III online help is considered your primary help resource.

KVM Client help is provided as part of KX III online help.

Online help is accompanied by the KX III Quick Setup Guide, which is included

with your KX III and can be found on the Support page of Raritan's website

(http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation).

The Support page also contains a PDF version of the end user help sections of

online help, and a PDF containing the KX III administrator help sections.

See the KX III Release Notes for important information on the current release

before you begin using the KX III.

To use online help, Active Content must be enabled in your browser.

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This section walks you through high-level tasks to start using KX III.

In This Chapter

Install and Configure KX III .................................................................................... 6

Default Login - Change the Password ................................................................... 6

Allow Pop-Ups ...................................................................................................... 6

Security Warnings and Validation Messages ........................................................ 7

Installing a Certificate ........................................................................................... 8

Converting a Binary Certificate to a Base64-Encoded DER Certificate (Optional)12

Logging In to KX III .............................................................................................. 14

Using a Smart Card at the Client Computer ........................................................ 14

Login with a PKI Certificate in the Browser ........................................................ 15

Install and Configure KX III

If you have not already done so, install and configure KX III.

See the KX III Quick Setup Guide that came with the KX III device or download it

from the Raritan Support website http://www.raritan.com/support.

Default Login - Change the Password

The KX III device is shipped with the following default settings. You are forced

to change the password at first login. Up to 64 English alphanumeric and

special characters allowed.

• Username = admin

• Password = raritan

• IP address = 192.168.0.192

Important: For backup and business continuity purposes, it is strongly

recommended you create a backup administrator username and password,

and keep that information in a secure location.

Allow Pop-Ups

Regardless of the browser you are using, you must allow pop-ups in order to

launch the KX III Remote Console.

Chapter 2

Get Started Using KX III

Chapter 2: Get Started Using KX III

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Security Warnings and Validation Messages

When logging in to KX III, security warnings and application validation messages

may appear.

These include -

• Additional security warnings based on your browser and security settings

See Additional Security Warnings (on page 8)

• If you choose to use the Virtual KVM Client (VKC/VKCS), you may see Java

™

security warnings and requests to validate KX III.

See Java Validation and Access Warning (on page 7) and Installing a

Certificate (on page 8).

Note! Use the HTML KVM Client (HKC) instead to avoid Java. The HKC is

Java-Free. See KVM Client Launching (on page 34).

Java Validation and Access Warning

When logging in to KX III using the Java-based client, Java prompts you to

validate KX III, and to allow access to the application.

Installing an SSL certificate in each KX III device is recommended to reduce Java

warnings, and enhance security.

See SSL Certificates

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Additional Security Warnings

Even after an SSL certificate is installed in the KX III, depending on your browser

and security settings, additional security warnings may be displayed when you

log in to KX III.

It is necessary to accept these warnings to launch the KX III Remote Console.

Reduce the number of warning messages during subsequent log ins by checking

the following options on the security and certificate warning messages:

• In the future, do not show this warning

• Always trust content from this publisher

Installing a Certificate

You may be prompted by the browser to accept and validate the KX III's SSL

certificate.

Depending on your browser and security settings, additional security warnings

may be displayed when you log in to KX III.

It is necessary to accept these warnings to launch the KX III Remote Console.

For more information, see Security Warnings and Validation Messages (on

page 7).

Two sample methods on how to install an SSL Certificate in the browser are

provided here. Specific methods and steps depend on your browser and

operating system. See your browser and operating system help for details.

Example 1: Import the Certificate into the Browser

In this example, you import the Certificate into the browser.

1. Open a browser, then log in to KX III.

2. Click More Information on the first warning.

3. Click View Certificate Details on the More Information dialog. You are

prompted to install the certificate. Follow the wizard steps.

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Note: If you are not prompted by the browser, manually select the Settings or

Options for your browser, and import the certificate. The following example

shows the IE > Tools > Internet Options method.

1. Click the Content tab.

2. Click Certificates.

The Certificate Import Wizard opens and walks you through each step.

 File to Import - Browse to locate the Certificate

 Certificate Store - Select the location to store the Certificate

3. Click Finish on the last step of the Wizard.

The Certificate is imported. Close the success message.

4. Click OK on the Internet Options dialog to apply the changes, then close

and reopen the browser.

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Example 2: Add the KX III to Trusted Sites and Import the Certificate

In this example, the KX III's URL is added as a Trusted Site, and the Self Signed

Certificate is added as part of the process.

1. Open an IE browser, then select Tools > Internet Options to open the

Internet Options dialog

2. Click the Security tab.

3. Click on Trusted Sites.

4. Disable Protected Mode, and accept any warnings.

5. Click Sites to open the Trusted Sites dialog.

6. Enter the KX III URL, then click Add.

7. Deselect server verification for the zone (if applicable).

8. Click Close.

9. Click OK on the Internet Options dialog to apply the changes, then close

and reopen the browser.

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