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Category Archives: Access and 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
Posted in Access and Management, Blade Management, Government Security Compliance, KVM
Tagged blade, KVM, KVM over IP, kx, kx2, non-blocked, paragon
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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
Posted in Access and Management, Data Center, KVM, Remote Office Management
Tagged bios, KVM, KVM over IP, Remote Access, Security, smb, virtual media
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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
Posted in Access and Management, Data Center, Government Security Compliance, KVM
Tagged KVM, KVM over IP, Security
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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
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
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
Posted in Access and Management, Uncategorized, Virtualization
Tagged centralized management, Virtualization
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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
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
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
What to Look for in a Smart Card-Enabled KVM Solution
Using a smart card to access a PC or server that’s within arm’s reach is easy. However, a major challenge is to support this directive in the data center or any application in which users must access multiple servers or PCs that are often located in a separate room, let alone several feet away. Continue reading