Modern hardware architecture

Dominion LX is a true next-generation switch with an advanced hardware and software architecture specifically for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). This innovative design, found in three hardware models, enables new levels of KVM-over-IP performance, reliability, usability, compatibility and security.

High performance, video hardware with HD resolution

Dominion LX’s KVM-over-IP engine uses Raritan’s next-generation technology, providing users with ultra-fast video screen refresh, 1920 x 1080 high definition remote video resolution, and advanced color calibration.

Quick and easy appliance setup – “Plug and Play” mouse synchronization

Dominion LX is a secure, Linux -based hardware appliance. All standard Dominion LX features, including authentication and Web access, are built into the unit and do not require the use of an additional server.

Three USB ports for keyboard, mouse and USB media

The Dominion LX has three USB 2.0 ports on the back panel, for local keyboard, mouse and USB media.

Multiplatform Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)

Dominion LX supports Dominion CIMs, Virtual Media CIMs, MCUTP cable CIMs, and Serial CIMs. Dominion CIMs operate at distances of up to 150 feet from the Dominion LX switch, depending on server resolution.

Modem port for emergency access

The Dominion LX modem port provides emergency remote access if the data network is unavailable.

Fully independent browser based local console port

The Dominion LX features a common, browser-based interface and full management functionality at the local port, providing a consistent user experience that is easy to learn. In addition, convenient hotkey switching between servers is supported.

Flexible tiering (cascading) of up to 256 servers

Customers can connect (e.g. tier) multiple Dominion LX switches together, and access the attached servers in the data center or from a remote PC. Up to 256 servers can be accessed via a consolidated port list or via search.

Dual stack IP networking – IPv4 and IPv6

The Dominion LX provides dual stack IP networking with simultaneous support of IPv4 and IPv6.

Virtual media

The benefits of virtual media – mounting of remote drives/media on the target server to support software installation, remote booting and diagnostics – are available in all the Dominion LX models.

Common user interface

The Dominion LX has a next-generation, browser-based user interface that is common across the local port, remote access, management software as well as other Raritan products – enhancing usability and productivity

Firmware upgrades over Ethernet

Dominion LX firmware upgrades can be downloaded directly from the Raritan website, and upgrades can be performed via the network. Dominion LX D2CIMs connected to the switch will also be upgraded.

Full-screen video display with flexible video scaling

With the Dominion LX’s full-screen video display, users appear to be directly connected to the target server, without window borders or toolbars. With the “pop-up” menu bar, users can run KVM client functions while in full-screen mode. With the Dominion LX’s flexible scaling, the user is not restricted to fixed-size windows, but can drag the window border to the desired size, including small thumbnail views.

Port scanning and thumbnail views

View selected servers as a slide show and/or real-time thumbnail views. The user can select a list of servers, set the scan interval and quickly access a given server.

Fast video switching

Once the Dominion LX’s advanced video resolution detection has calculated a target server’s video characteristics, connections to the server occur almost instantaneously. This gives the Dominion LX user immediate access in most cases to all connected servers.

Absolute mouse synchronization

The Absolute Mouse Synchronization feature is the ultimate mouse synchronization solution. For Windows and Mac servers with a compatible USB mouse port, there is no need to adjust the mouse settings on the target server – plug-and-play. This reduces installation time and ensures that the remote and target server mouse pointers never go out of synchronization. This feature is enabled by the D2CIM-VUSB and D2CIM-DVUSB virtual media CIMs.

Intelligent mouse synchronization

Most KVM switches require the customer to manually adjust the mouse motion and mouse acceleration settings for all connected target servers for each KVM user.

Transparent keyboard handling

Transparent keyboard handling means that virtually all user keystrokes are sent to the target server and not processed by the desktop client. This key feature obviates the need for most keyboard macros and allows the user to directly interact with the target server with a higher level of connectivity.

AES encryption

The Dominion LX utilizes the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption for added security. 128-bit and 256-bit AES encryption is available.

Video and virtual media

Dominion LX securely encrypts the video stream, keyboard and mouse data, and virtual media.

Local and remote authentication

Dominion LX integrates with industry-standard directory servers, such as Microsoft Active Directory, using either the LDAP or RADIUS protocols. This allows the Dominion LX to use pre-existing username/password databases for security.

Configurable strong password checking

The Dominion LX has administrator-configurable, strong password checking to ensure that user-created passwords meet corporate and/or government standards and are resistant to brute force hacking.

Local authentication with users, groups and permissions

In addition to external authentication, the Dominion LX supports local authentication. Administrators can define users and groups with customizable administration and port access permissions.

Multiple security features

Dominion LX offers many additional security features, including password aging, inactivity timers, group permissions, per-port authorization, etc.