Author Archives: Richard Dominach

About Richard Dominach

Manager, KVM & Remote Access Systems Product Management

Non-Blocked IP Access at Last !

A new Dominion KX II model is now available – the Dominion KX2-808.   The DKX2-808 enables 8 simultaneous remote/IP connections to 8 servers or PC’s.  The DKX2-808 is unique among the KX II models since it provides “non-blocked” access, i.e. … Continue reading

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Announcing Dominion LX – Affordable KVM-over-IP for SMB’s

Raritan has just announced the Dominion LX series of KVM-over-IP appliances. The Dominion LX is a family of affordable, high-quality KVM-over-IP switches with single power, single LAN and virtual media. Targeted towards small and midsize businesses (SMB) with less than … Continue reading

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KVM Security Article in Inside Networks

In the October issue of the UK’s Inside Networks magazine, on pages 40 to 43, I discuss remote access for IT Administrators with a focus on the security requirements for secure remote access. Click here to access the article (pages … Continue reading

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Dominion KX II Release 2.4 Available

 Dominion® KX II is Raritan’s enterprise-class, KVM-over-IP switch that provides anytime, anywhere  remote access and control.  Release 2.4 provides many new and exciting features including (1) mobile KVM access via Apple iPad /iPhone and (2) digital audio over IP for … Continue reading

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Dominion KSX II Firmware Update – Release 2.3

The Dominion KSX II combo KVM/IP and secure console server has been upgraded to include all KX II Release 2.3 features, except tiering/cascading.  This includes FIPS 140-2 encryption, Smart Card/CAC and other security features, making it ideal for government, military … Continue reading

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Bandwidth Usage for KX II HD 1080p Resolution?

A customer recently asked how much bandwidth the Dominion KX II KVM-over-IP access uses, specifically for the full HD (1920×1080) resolution.  This is a common user question.  The answer is as follows. There is no fixed bandwidth for the KX … Continue reading

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Data Center Disaster Recovery Tools

There are many types of “disasters” that can occur in a data center.  These can range from an all encompassing failure to the loss of certain critical IT services.  These can happen at any time related to human error, system … Continue reading

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IT Productivity Boosts

IT administrators are the consummate multi-taskers!  Never have I seen a job with more to do, more interruptions, and more #1 priorities.   KVM-over-IP and Access Systems can be a huge benefit giving IT admins instant, remote access to hundreds or … Continue reading

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New Dominion KX II Firmware v2.3 Available

Dominion KX II Release 2.3 is now available on raritan.com for customer download. With this new firmware, the KX II will support “tiering,” two levels of connection supporting the access of up to 1024 servers.   In addition, the the Dominion … Continue reading

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