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Chapter 1: Introduction
Dominion SX Overview
The Dominion SX Series of Serial over IP Console Servers offers convenient and secure, remote access and
control via LAN/WAN, Internet or Dial-up modem of all networking devices. Dominion SX connects to
any networking device (servers, firewalls, load balancer, etc.) via the serial port and provides the ability to
remotely and securely manage the device using any Web browser. Dominion SX provides a non-intrusive
solution for managing network elements and does not require any software agents to be installed on the
target device.
Product Photos
Dominion SX is a fully configured stand-alone product in a standard 1U high 19” rack mount chassis.
Figure 1 Dominion SX32 Unit
Product Features
Comprehensive Console Management
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Remote Management: Access, monitor, administer, and troubleshoot up to 32 target devices
(depending on model) from any SSH-client Web browser while consuming only one IP address.
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Scripting: Create, store and execute scripts either on demand or on a continuous basis.
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Notification: Create notification messages via email alerts.
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Collaborative Management and Training: Access ports simultaneously; up to 10 users per port (four
users per port on DSX4 and DSX8) at any time.
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SecureChat™: “Instant message” other SSL users securely and collaborate on device management,
troubleshooting, and training activities.
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Get History: Get up to 64 KB of recent console history to assist with debugging.
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VT100 Console Window: View VT100/ANSI terminal emulation including copy/paste and
record/playback functionality.
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Local port access
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Telnet
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SNMP traps
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SYSLOG
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Logging to NFS Server
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Three Levels of User Access:
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Administrator : Has read and write access to the console window; can modify the configuration of
unit.
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Operator : Has read and write access to the console window; cannot modify the configuration of
unit (except own password).