Raritan Computer DKX416 - Manual (Page 258)

Local Console
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Local Console
Question Answer
Can I access my servers
directly from the rack? Yes, at the rack the Dominion KX functions just like a traditional
KVM switch - allowing you to control up to 64 servers using a
single keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
When I am using the
Local Console, do I
prevent other users from
accessing servers
remotely? No. The Dominion KX Local Console has a completely
independent access path to the servers. This means a user can
access servers locally at the rack - without compromising the
number of users that access the rack remotely at the same time.
Can I use a USB
keyboard or mouse at
the Local Console? Yes. The Dominion KX offers both PS/2 and USB keyboard and
mouse ports on the local rack. Note that the USB ports are USB
v1.1, and support keyboards and mice only - not USB devices
such as scanners or printers. The Dominion KX supports select
keyboard drawers, USB combo devices, PS2 to USB adapters and
USB, hub-connected mice, keyboards, and/or hubs (1.4.7 and
above).
How do I select between
servers while using the
Local Console? Is there
an On-Screen Display
(Locale Console)? Yes. The Dominion KX's local access port displays an onscreen
display interface that presents a list of all servers connected to the
Dominion KX unit. Users interact with this convenient onscreen
display interface to select a connected server.
How do I ensure that
only authorized users
can access servers from
the Local Console? The Dominion KX offers the very best Local Console
authentication scheme available on the market: users attempting
to use the Local Console must pass the same level of
authentication as those accessing remotely. This means that:
If you have configured the Dominion KX to interact with an
external RADIUS, LDAP, or Active Directory server, users
attempting to access the Local Console will authenticate against
the same server.
If the external authentication servers are unavailable, the
Dominion KX fails-over to its own internal authentication
database.
The Dominion KX has its own standalone authentication,
enabling instant on out-of-the-box installation.
Note: this function is applicable when the Disable Login Menu
option is set to No.