Category Archives: KVM

Access solutions for the data center

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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Gartner Data Center Conference

Gartner Data Center Conference Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV Monday, December 5-7, 2011 Booth # 42 Come to our booth to see Raritan’s Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solution – dcTrack. dcTrack brings an even stronger asset, capacity and change … 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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When Considering a Centralized Management Solution, Know the Advantages of a Turn-Key Appliance

. . . compared to a more complex hub & spoke approach, which can require significant management overhead of multiple 3rd party servers, constant dB synchronization and complex licensing, appliances enlist a straightforward failover and expansion approach. Licensing is straightforward when compared to the often confusing array of licensing options needed to cover a variety of hub/spoke combinations. As a result, a typical appliance-based solution costs thousands less than a hub & spoke deployment. 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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For Existing CC-SG Customers It’s Easy to Migrate to a Virtual CC

My last few blog posts have focused on the benefits of deploying the CommandCenter Secure Gateway as a virtual appliance (VA). Now, with the release of CC-SG 5.1, it’s time to talk about how CC-SG hardware appliance users are shifting … 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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When Deploying a Centralized IT Management Solution, Leverage the Advantages of a Virtual Appliance

Vendors in the IT and data center space are beginning to make their centralized management systems available as a virtual appliance, enabling them to run on leading virtualization platforms. This is the case with Raritan’s CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC-SG). A new version will be released in November that can be deployed as a VMware virtual machine. Continue reading

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