Appendix E: Frequently Asked Questions
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Question
Answer
Can I use a USB keyboard or
mouse at the local port?
Yes. The Dominion KX III has USB keyboard
and mouse ports on the local port. Dominion KX
III switches do not have PS/2 local ports.
Customers with PS/2 keyboards and mice
should utilize a PS/2 to USB adapter.
Is there an onscreen display
(OSD) for local, at-the-rack
access?
Yes, but Dominion KX III’s at-the-rack access
goes way beyond conventional OSDs. Featuring
the industry’s first browser-based interface for
at-the-
rack access, Dominion KX IIKX IIII’s local
port uses the same interface for local and
remote access. Moreover, most administrative
functions are available at the rack.
How do I select between servers
while using the local port?
The local port displays the connected servers
using the same user interface as the remote
client. Users connect to a server with a simple
click of the mouse or via a hotkey.
How do I ensure that only
authorized users can access
servers from the local port?
Users attempting to use the local port must pass
the same level of authentication as those
accessing remotely. This means that:
If the Dominion KX III is configured to interact
with an external RADIUS, LDAP or Active
Directory
®
server, users attempting to access
the local port will authenticate against the same
server.
If the external authentication servers are
unavailable, Dominion KX III fails over to its own
internal authentication database.
Dominion KX III has its own stand-alone
authentication, enabling instant, out-of-the-box
installation.
Extended Local Port
