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Servers, Blade servers – Raritan Computer DKSXII-V2.3.0-0D-E User Manual

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Appendix D: FAQs

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Servers

Does the KSX II depend on a Windows

®

server to operate?

No. The KSX II is completely independent. Even if a user chooses to
configure the KSX II to authenticate against an Active Directory server - if
that Active Directory server becomes unavailable, the KSX II's own
authentication will be activated and fully functional.

Do I need to install a web server such as Microsoft

®

Internet

Information Services (IIS) in order to use the KSX II's web browser
capability?

No. The KSX II is a completely self-sufficient device. After assigning an
IP address to the KSX II, it's ready to use since it comes with web
browser and authentication capabilities completely built-in.

What software do I have to install in order to access the KSX II from
a particular workstation?

None. The KSX II can be accessed completely via a web browser.
However, there is an optional installed client provided on Raritan's
website (www.raritan.com), which is required for modem connections. A
Java-based client is now available for non-Windows users.

Blade Servers

Can I connect blade servers to the KSX II?

Yes. The KSX II supports popular blade server models from the leading
blade server manufacturers: HP

®

, IBM

®

and Dell

®

.

Which blade servers are supported?

The following models are supported:

Dell

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PowerEdge

®

1855, 1955 and M1000e

HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000

IBM

®

BladeCenter

®

H and E

Note: IBM BladeCenter Model S, T, and HT are handled using the
IBM (Other) selection.