Raritan DKX3-UST Single or Dual Monitor User Guide
- June 3, 2024
- Raritan
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Raritan DKX3-UST Single or Dual Monitor
Thank you for purchasing Dominion User Station. The user station is a high-
performance appliance dedicated to access Raritan’s enterprise-class Dominion
KVM-over-IP switches with anytime, anywhere access.
This Quick Setup Guide explains how to install and configure the Dominion User
Station. For further details on using the Dominion User Station, access online
help from the application or download the user guide from Raritan’s Support
page
(www.raritan.com/support).
Package Contents
- Dominion User Station hardware
- Power adapter
- VESA mount kit
- Quick Setup Guide
- L-type rackmount kit (optional)
Note: To mount the User Station in a 19-inch data center rack, you must purchase the L-type rackmount kit from Raritan. Refer to the online help or user guide for rackmount instructions.
Front View
DKX4-UST:
DKX3-UST Version 2:
DKX3-UST Version 1:
- Microphone input
- Audio output
- Power LED
- Hard disk LED
- Power button
- SD card reader (not available)
- USB 2.0 and 3.1* ports
KX4-UST and KX3-UST Version 2 models only
Rear View
DKX4-UST:
- RS232/RS422/RS485
- RS232
- DC power input
- Gigabit LAN port 1
- Gigabit LAN port 2
- USB Ports KX3-UST and KX3-UST Version 2: USB 2.0, 3.0
- KX4-UST only: USB 3.1
- DisplayPort (DP) video 1
- DisplayPort (DP) video 2
- HDMI video
- Connector for external power button
DKX3-UST Version 2:
DKX3-UST Version 1:
Side View
- Kensington Lock holes
VESA Mount (Optional)
You can mount the Dominion User Station onto the back of a monitor with 75 or 100 mm VESA standards.
- Turn OFF and disconnect all devices from the power sources,including the monitor.
- Attach the VESA mount securely to the back of your monitor using four appropriate screws.
- Align two screw holes on each side of the Dominion User Station with those on the VESA mount.
- Tighten two sides securely using four appropriate screws.
- The Dominion User Station is now securely attached to the monitor.
Step 1: Connect the Equipment
To make a basic connection:
- Disconnect all devices from power.
- Connect a USB keyboard and mouse to the front or rear USB ports.
- Optional. Connect a microphone and speakers to the front panel.
- Connect the User Station to the network using either or both LAN ports on the rear panel.
- Connect one or two or three monitors using either or both DisplayPort ports, or the HDMI port.
DisplayPort and HDMI transmit both video and audio signals. Your monitors must support the audio transmission if audio is intended.
Maximum of 3 monitors supported.
DKX4-UST:
DKX3-UST Version 2:
DKX3-UST Version 1:
- Power ON all devices.
Step 2: Initial Log in to the Dominion User Station
Use the factory default user credentials for initial login. User credentials are case sensitive.
- Username: admin
- Password: raritan
Changing the default password to strong password is enforced at first login. For details on password changes, see Change Password.
Step 3: Add Devices
If the User Station is connected to a non-DHCP network, you must manually configure the network settings prior to adding KX and SX Devices. See Basic Network Settings
When you are not using CC-SG integration, KX and SX Devices are added in the User Station Configuration window.
To add KX/SX Devices:
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Launch the User Station Configuration window using either method below.
- Press Ctrl+Alt+C.
- Choose Main Menu > User Station Configuration. “Main Menu” is located at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
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Click
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Enter the data for the KX/Serial Device (a KX III or KX IV-101 or KVM switch or Serial switch).
Type the KVM/Serial switch’s IPv4/IPv6 address or hostname in this field.
Select the authentication method.
Normal: You must enter login credentials for the KVM switch.
Allow LDAP single sign-on: When users, KVM switches, and the Dominion User Station have the same LDAP environment, single sign-on can be used.
The default Discovery Port and HTPS Port can be customized if needed.
Enter login credentials for the KVM switch when Normal is the chosen authentication method. -
Click Save.
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Click Back to All KX Devices to go back to the list page. Repeat to add more devices.
Important: If “Allow LDAP Single Sign-on” is enabled, LDAP users can omit entering credentials in favor of their LDAP credentials being used. Otherwise, user credentials for a KVM/Serial switch are saved on a per-user basis. Other users must enter and save their own user credentials for the KVM/Serial switches you added. See User Credentials for Querying Port Information.
Step 4: Using the Port Navigator
You access the computer devices connected to a device’s ports and your other targets through the Port Navigator window, which contains 3 panels:
- Favorite Access shows the access you have configured as favorites.
- Devices shows all added devices and their ports.
- Targets shows all added KVM, Serial SSH, RDP and VNC Web ESXi targets
This window is displayed by default. If not, launch it by pressing Ctrl+Alt+N or choosing Main Menu > Port Navigator.
To access a KVM/Serial switch’s ports:
- Click a KVM/Serial switch in the Devices panel.
- Per default, only a list of “up” ports is displayed under the selected KVM/Serial switch. For dual port video, only the primary port must be “up” to be displayed.
- Numbers in parentheses are the physical port numbers on the KVM/Serial switch.
- Dual port video shows the primary then secondary physical port numbers in parentheses.
- Click the desired KVM/Serial port’s ico , and select Open in new KVM/Serial client or or Open in current KVM client. Or, click the port name: single-click opens it in the current KVM Client window, double-click opens it in a new KVM Client window, right-click shows the KVM Client options.
Step 5: Use the KVM Client
The KVM Client window opens after accessing a port. The video of the target server that is connected to the port is displayed in the KVM Client. You can use the attached keyboard and mouse to control the target server.
The right group comprises the following shortcut buttons for frequently-used functions
Step 6: Use the Serial Client
A Serial Client window opens after connecting to a device with a serial target connected. The Raritan HTML Serial client provides tools for viewing and managing serial targets.
Basic Network Settings
The Dominion User Station default network configuration is set to Automatic (DHCP) for both IPv4 and IPv6 settings.
This section describes basic network configuration only. Refer to the online help or user guide for more information.
To configure basic network settings:
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Choose Main Menu > System Settings > Network.
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Two default network connections are available for two LAN ports in the Network Connections dialog. Ethernet 1 is for LAN port 1, and Ethernet 2 is for the other.
Select the desired one and click Edit -
Click the IPv4 Settings tab.
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In the Method field, select one of the following options:
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Automatic (DHCP): The DHCP server automatically assigns an IPv4 address. This is the default.
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Automatic (DHCP) addresses only: The DHCP server automatically assigns the IP address only. DNS comes from manual input.
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Manual: This option configures static addressing. Click Add to specify at least one IPv4 address, netmask and gateway.
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Disabled: IPv4 networking is disabled.
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Click OK.
Logout or Shutdown
To logout, shut down, or restart, click Main Menu > Leave. Restart is an
option under Shutdown.
The shutdown option automatically shuts down in one minute if the Restart
option is not selected. Warning: Do NOT turn the Dominion User Station off by
holding down the Power button or unplugging the power cord because such
operations may damage it. A short press of the Power button initiates a
graceful shutdown that does not save open sessions.
Additional Information
For more information about Dominion User Station and the entire Raritan
product line, see Raritan’s website
(www.raritan.com). For technical issues, contact
Raritan Technical Support. See the Contact Support page in the Support section
on Raritan’s website for technical support contact information worldwide.
Raritan’s products use code licensed under the GPL and LGPL. You can request a
copy of the open-source code. For details, see the Open Source Software
Statement at (http://www.raritan.com/about/legal-statements/open-source-
software-statement/) on Raritan’s website.
References
- Data Center Power Management, DCIM Software, and KVM-over-IP
- Legal - About Us
- Data Center Product Support - Data Center Solutions - Raritan
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