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Dominion KX III
User Guide
Release 3.7.0
Copyright © 2020 Raritan, Inc.
DKX3
-v3.7.0-0N-E
November 2020
255-62-0001-00
This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of
this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without express prior
written consent of Raritan, Inc.
© Copyright 2020 Raritan, Inc. All third-party software and hardware mentioned in this document are
registered trademarks or trademarks of and are the property of their respective holders.
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
2
 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.
Chapter 1: Introduction
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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
Chapter 1: Introduction
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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
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
â„¢
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
â„¢
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
Chapter 2: Get Started Using KX III
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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.
Chapter 2: Get Started Using KX III
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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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