KX101 Quick Installation and Setup Guide
Contents
1. Quick Installation and Setup Guide O gt lt A Cc j yy a Il Connect to Network and Attach to Server cont if ri d f Th i bh a a I a 4 If not using Power over boot up sequence During this m oo k Ethernet PoE connect the m N sequence the blue Raritan light a included AC power adptor kit blinks When boot up has com OSE into the Power Port and plug pleted the blinking stops and the m Raritan Roran the other end into a nearby AC KX101 is operational You may Rariton power outlet want to connect the KVM cable to 5 The LAN LED indicates the appropriate KVM ports of the a ae Bosnion Ethernet activity and blinks target server and proceed to sec KX101 KX101 unit with USB pigtail KX101 unit with PS2 pigtail Prepare Devices and Network for Remote Operation Congratulations on your purchase of Dominion KX101 KX101 provides a single KVM port for connection to a target server and a single IP port for connection to an IP network Control the KX101 via Raritan s CommandCenter v 2 2 and above or independently via Raritan s KX Manager and RRC management soft ware platforms Before installing KX101 configure any target servers that you wish to access with it as outlined below All Servers A For optimal bandwidth efficien cy and video performance set the OS desktop background to a pre dominantly solid plain light col ored graphic B Ensure that the ser2. to a supported resolution and is outputting VGA H and V Sync not composite sync This non default configuration can be set in the bootprom mode by issuing the command setenv output device r1024x768x70 Then issue the boot command to reboot screen Follow the on screen instructions to navi gate the menus Select Network Configuration Figure 1 and configure these settings Figure 2 Figure 1 For more detailed instructions please consult the User Manual found on the enclosed CD ROM or on the web at www raritan com Rev A August 2005 255 62 4004 the LAN difficult since the dynamically assigned IP address must be known in order to initiate a connection 5 If DHCP is set to NO then enter an IP address network mask and gateway your keyboard to restart KX101 11 KX101 will restart and the KX101 Initialization screen appears upon boot up KX101 is now ready for initial connection Figure 2 IV Assign Names to Server Ports VI Remotely Access and Control Connected Servers cont Using Your Web Browser 3 The RRC Toolbar provides easy access 6 When connected to a KVM console port pena 1 On any workstation with network connectivity PNSESTE MCE to RRC s most frequently used features keystrokes and video signals are transmitted z A re to your KX101 and with Java Runtime ae eee an A Double click blish in real time exactly as if you were situated Jy eee Environment 1 4 x or late
3. To launch Multi Platform Client from any 1 Log on to any Windows based com yssscssersesersyseerene Launched as web applet or as a stand puter If you are using Windows Windows Fie Edt view Favorites Tools Help a alone application Multi Platform Client browser except for Internet Explorer run 2000 or XP ensure that you are not a WF coe O allows you to reach target servers via ning on a Windows PC enter http lt IP restricted user a Raritan KX101 Additional Raritan devices address gt into your browser where lt IP 2 Launch Internet Explorer Ensure that your security settings are configured appropriately NOTE The IE default security setting of ee Medium is sufficient 3 In the URL text field of your Web browser type the IP address assigned to your KX101 unit as designated in Step Ill earlier 56 34 358 Raritan Remote Client loading Raritan Remote Client 4 KX101 will redirect you to an HTTPS 128 bit secure web page for launching RRC Depending on your browser s security configuration you may see security dialog boxes confirming access and launch of an exter nally provided program Click Yes to advance through any of these prompts If your KX101 unit is not automat ically detected select Connection gt New Profile in the menu bar to create a new entry 5 Double click on the entry corresponding to your KX101 and log on with the default username password of admin raritan Doubl
4. e click on a port to connect to the connected server with full BIOS level control VI Remotely Access and Control Connected Servers Familiarize yourself with the features of RRC After logging on to your unit with the default username password admin raritan use the RRC Navigator found on the left hand side of the RRC window to select and connect to a port 1 The RRC Navigator dis plays any known KX101 units in a single view Select Connection gt New Profile to create new entries D Say Barston 100 925 24 Mig Deh 10 12 2 17 Al ORM _Appiervert Floh Appiam E _Ditiervert O Dy Ry Meaequaters Rai A 00 123 Fh cnix CAM WebServert E Standard E fiduanced will be supported in future releases All installations of Multi Platform Client require Sun Microsystems Java Runtime Environment JRE version 1 4 2 05 or greater Some configuration may be need ed depending on your OS and browser Instructions for this are provided with the JRE download address gt is the IP address of the Raritan device To launch MPC from a Windows PC run ning Internet Explorer enter http lt IP address gt mpc Vill Maximize Remote KVM Performance KX101 s dynamic video compression algorithms maintain usability of KVM consoles under varying bandwidth environments KX101 can optimize its output not just for the corporate LAN but also for lower bandwidth WAN and dial up connections By adjusting col
5. erge the ARCAM Mebserrert 0 a Headquarters Rack1A 10 12 3 2 g f icantarvar Marking when displayed on a monitor KX101 reduces Be itschange_Harheting Je Berens JAS Marketing JBpPecoetot_Ateiard Ua Peoples Appian mouse pointers displayed in KVM windows Should your mouse pointers fail to con verge be sure to review Section Prepare Devices and Network for Remote Operation above to correctly configure your managed serv er APh Dr A Per ya TA Ahuta 172S n continued above right El Gomenterver_Marketing the bandwidth it consumes by intelligently ignoring extraneous signal noise Setting the noise filter too high can prohibit KX101 from correctly transmitting screen changes On the menu bar select Video gt Video Settings to adjust the Noise Filter level to an appropriate setting for your environment CRM_AppServer1 CRM_AppServer1 S cRM_DBServer1 cRM_DBServer2 CRM_WebServer1 CRM_WebServer2 e DomainServer_Marketing1 ae B DomainServer_Marketing2 MSExchange_Marketing E NAS _Marketing1 NAS_Marketing2 PeonleSoft AnpSvr1 My Computer Recycle Bin 2 On the RRC menu bar select Video gt Calibrate Color to perform the color cali bration
6. mber 2 Enable Ethernet Interface Designate whether KX101 should enable its Ethernet adapter as active default YES 3 Line Speed amp Duplex Enter the visual efficiency for the monitor Auto detect 10 Mbps Full Duplex 10 Mbps Half Duplex 100 Mbps Full Duplex or 100 Mbps Half Duplex 4 Obtain IP address automatically DHCP Recommended to set to NO The default YES enables dynamic IP addressing tion Ill Initial Configuration address Even though KX101 ships with DHCP as factory default it is recommended to assign a fixed IP address to the KX101 unit 6 Enable Web Browser Interface Enables Web browser access to KX101 default YES 7 Use Default TCP Port 5000 YES default Utilizes the default port 5000 NO Enter an alternate port number 8 Press Ctrl S to save entries and return to the Main Menu Graphical Deskto i Text Mode r p p emulation program displays the KX101 for KX101 Each time KX101 boots it 9 On the Main Menu select R Restart or 640x480 60Hz 640x480 72Hz For optimal results set mouse Login screen Enter the default password requests an IP address from the local shutdown the KX101 and press the Enter 640x480 75Hz 640x480 85Hz Disable Enhanced pointer preci acceleration to exactly 1 0 Also raritan and the Main Menu of the KX101 DHCP server Note that this setting can key 800x600 60Hz 800x600 72Hz ion h i i i administrative interface is displayed make remote access t
7. o KX101 from outside l 800x600 75Hz 800x600 85Hz E oe SUNE TAAL YOU VARO CATIE GA pa 10 When prompted press the letter R on 1280x1024 60Hz 1024x768 60Hz 1024x768 70Hz 1024x768 75Hz 1024x768 85Hz 1152x864 60Hz 1152x864 75Hz 1600x1200 60Hz Network Firewall In order to enable remote access to KX101 your network and fire wall must allow communication on TCP Port 5000 Alternatively KX101 can also be configured to use a different TCP port of your own designation see User Manual speed exactly to the middle speed setting These options are located in Control Panel gt Mouse gt Pointer Options Disable transi tion effects in Control Panel gt Display gt Appearance gt Effects Windows 2000 Set mouse pointer acceleration to None and the mouse motion speed exactly to the middle speed setting Disable transition effects in Control Panel gt Display gt Effects If II Connect to Network and Attach to Server Physical Setup 1 Before powering on a KX101 unit align and attach the desired USB or PS2 cable attachment to the Mini DIN 8 connector of the KX101 integrated KVM cable 2 Plug one end of the included RJ11 cable into the ADMIN port and plug the other end into the serial port on your PC using the provided serial to RJ11 adapter 3 If Power over Ethernet PoE is used connect a 10 100BT cable to the LAN port of the KX101 and plug the other end into a PoE provisioned LAN continued above right
8. or depth and limiting video output KX101 offers the optimal balance between video quality and system responsiveness in any bandwidth con straint Familiarize yourself with the following parameters to adjust performance options even further Video Smoothing Setting the video smoothing level too high can prohibit KX101 from correctly transmit ting color gradations On the menu bar select Connection gt Properties to adjust the Smoothing level to an appropriate setting for your environment Noise Filter All video graphics cards generate electrical Color Calibration Some video cards output non standard signal levels Perform a color calibration upon inital setup to optimize transmitted color for accuracy 1 On the remote server desktop that you are controlling with KX101 ensure that a solid white color covers approximately 15 or more of the screen One simple way to accomplish this is to open the Notepad application and maximize its window size fog Raritan Remote Client 40 Connection Keyboard ideo Mouse Tools View Window Help yi ss m Refresh Screen Ctri lt A R Auto sense Video Settings Ctri Alt A Calibrate Color Bry Raritan Devices Video Settings S Untitled Notepad ae _ loi i i ny Dizere k Advanced D a Boston 10 1 nents File Edit Format Help 2 Click on Synchronize BA cRH_Webderveri noise that cannot be seen by the naked eye a a Delhi 10 12 3 17 is Mouse to conv
9. r installed launch a aise Double click on server port to estabils locally iian ieee access to and BlOS level control of the serv er s KVM ports Double clicking another server port on the same KX101 unit will switch your session to that server If your KX101 hardware model supports multiple simultaneous remote serv er connections you can right click on a port to open an additional session Dominion KX Manager Rantan Session User Sehap Wiry Help Web browser and enter the URL Atto P ADDRESS admin where IP ADDRESS is the simm user sem v IP address that you designated in Step IIl earli A15 a 9 5i pea ae F Name Type er Cha Dominion KE l CRM OBServeri kM iN CRM DB Serveri R CRM DBServer2 iE CRM Appsereer ae Ere gt at Available LAW ia qm o 2 The Dominion KX Manager applet will load and launch Log on with the default username password of admin raritan 3 Use Dominion KX Manager to navigate to the server port that you wish to change and assign a name up to 20 characters to identify that server Rieti drive h Accra 5 The RRC Status Bar provides real time information on connection parameters V Launch Raritan Remote Client RRC KX101 provides secure Web browser access from any Windows based computer enabling remote access to your server s without the burden of having software on hand Vil Raritan Multi Platform Client
10. ver s video resolution and refresh rate are supported by KX101 and the sig nal is non interlaced Optional If you wish to access KX101 via web browser your fire wall must also allow access to TCP Port 443 Standard HTTPS You may also wish to allow access to TCP Port 80 Standard HTTP for additional conven ience KX101 will forward all HTTP requests to HTTPS allow ing end users to securely use either http or https as a URL in Intelligent or Absolute USB only Mouse Synchronization Mode acceleration is supported Linux with Desktop For optimal results set mouse acceleration to exactly 1 and threshold to exactly 1 Graphical Sun Solaris with while the KX101 is in use 6 When powered up the KX101 goes through an initial Ill Initial Configuration Initial Configuration of the KX101 is per formed via the local administration port To connect to this port plug one end of the RJ11 cable included in the KX101 kit into the ADMIN port on the unit Plug the other end of the cable into the serial port of a PC using the serial to RJ11 adaptor provided On the PC access the serial port with a ter minal emulation program e g Hyper Terminal using the following settings 9600 baud 8 data bits no parity one stop bit and no flow control Pressing the Enter key in the terminal 1 Name Type a unique name for the KX101 using alphanumeric characters and not starting with a nu
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search