Raritan DOMINION KX II DKX2-0E-E, User Manual

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Terminology
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Terminology
This manual uses the following terminology for the components of a
typical Dominion KX II configuration:
Figure 5: Terminology and Topology
Remote PC
(client) Networked computers used to access and control target
servers connected to the Dominion KX II. Refer to
Supported Operating Systems (Clients) (on page 10) for a
list of the Operating Systems supported by Dominion KX
II remotely.
Local Access
Console
(client) An optional user console (consisting of a keyboard,
mouse, and multi-sync VGA monitor) attached directly to
Dominion KX II to control target servers locally (directly
at the rack, not through the network).
CIMs
(Computer Interface
Modules) Dongles that connect to each target server and Raritan
power strip. Available for all of the supported Operating
Systems. Refer to Supported CIMs for information about
the CIMs supported by Dominion KX II.
Target Servers Servers with video cards and user interfaces (e.g.,
Windows, Linux, Solaris, etc.) accessed remotely via
Dominion KX II. Refer to Supported Operating Systems
and CIMs (Target Servers) for a list of the supported
Operating Systems and CIMs.
Power Strips Raritan power strips accessed remotely via the Dominion
KX II.