Tag Archives: KVM

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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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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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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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

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