DKX3G2 – Meet Dominion KX III G2 KVM-over-IP
Dominion KX III G2 is the next-generation enterprise KVM-over-IP switch, designed for modern IT infrastructure.
Built on the powerful Xerus platform, it offers unmatched flexibility and interoperability, enabling BIOS-level access from anywhere. With low bandwidth use, high-performance video, and robust encryption, it ensures secure and efficient remote management. No matter if you’re managing 6 or 96 servers, Dominion KX III G2 scales effortlessly to meet your remote access needs.
Flexibility
Flexible Access for Seamless Control
Remotely access and manage infrastructure your way, connecting to KVMs through the broadest array of options and connectivity types available in the IT industry.
Performance
Seamless Performance. No Compromises.
With its latest innovative video processing, which enables high-performance video and audio, Dominion KX III G2 offers an at-the-rack experience from anywhere. With a faster CPU and the lowest available bandwidth use of any KVM, you can run Dominion KX III G2 on your production network, reducing operating costs.
Security
Secure Access, By Design.
Designed with security at its core, Dominion KX III G2’s enterprise-level security stack will keep your assets and organization ahead of evolving threats. With encrypted connections, advanced features such as AES, FIPS, and Smart Card authentication, and firewall-controlled access, Dominion KX III G2 brings remote access with peace of mind.
Scalability
Effortless Scalability
Enabling out-of-band management with BIOS-level access, the Dominion KX III G2 delivers enterprise-grade control for up to 96 devices. With multi-unit linking and automated provisioning, scaling your infrastructure is seamless.
In the diagram below,
Dominion KX III G2 provides:
Dominion KX III KVM-over-IP Clients
| KVM/IP Client | Technology | KVM-over-IP Performance | Virtual Media | Audio | Smart Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active KVM Client (AKC) | Microsoft .NET Framework | High | Full Virtual Media | Input Output | YES |
| HTML KVM Client (HKC) | HTML5 Browser Technologies | Medium | Remote / Local ISO Images | Output | NO |
| Virtual KVM Client (VKC) | Java Applet | High | Full Virtual Media | Input Output | YES |
| KX III User Station (VKC) | Linux Hardware Appliance | Highest | Full Virtual Media | Input Output | YES |
Dominion KX III G2 has three software-based KVM-over-IP Clients: AKC, HKC, and VKC. Users interact with these Clients to access and control remote servers. AKC is a full-featured, Java-free Client, used on Windows. HKC is our Java-free, browser-based Client for Linux, iOS, and Mac platforms. VKC is the original full-featured Java-based KVM Client for all platforms.
The KX III Enhanced User Station provides high-performance, KVM-over-IP access for broadcast, control rooms, and studios. This Linux-based hardware appliance supports two 1080p video sessions at 30FPS with 50ms latency.
How the Dominion KX
Enhanced User Stations work:
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs) for Dominion KX III G2
A CIM is a “server dongle” that connects a PC, server or workstation to the KX III via a Cat5/6 cable. There are multiple types of CIMs to support the different types of computer ports (USB, PS/2, VGA, HDMI, DVI, DisplayPort, serial) and to perform features such as virtual media. Use the table below to locate the appropriate CIM. For more detailed information, consult the KX III G2 CIM Guide.
| Part # | DVI | Display Port | HDMI | USB-C | VGA | Virtual Media | Absolute Mouse | Smart Card | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2CIM-DVUSB-DP | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | ||||
| D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | ||||
| D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | ||||
| D2CIM-DVUSB | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | ||||
| D2CIM-VUSB-USBC | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | ||||||
| D2CIM-VUSB | 🔵 | 🔵 | 🔵 | ||||||
| DCIM-USBG | 🔵 | ||||||||
| DCIM-PS2 | 🔵 |
True Serial Access with Dominion Serial Access Modules (DSAM)
With the Dominion Serial Access Modules (DSAM), users can connect to up to 8 serial devices with Java-free serial access. The 2 and 4-port DSAM modules connect to the KX III G2 switch’s USB ports. They provide “true serial access” with copy-and-paste capability for up to 8 simultaneous connections to serial devices such as LAN switches, routers, and Linux/Unix servers.
CommandCenter Centralized Access & Management
Dominion KVM and Serial appliances, including SX II, KX III, KX III G2, KSX II, and KX4-101, integrate with Raritan’s CommandCenter Secure Gateway. With the CommandCenter management system, administrators can manage multiple Raritan devices. Users can access hundreds or thousands of computers and networking devices from a single, integrated system via PC, laptop, or the KX III Enhanced User Station. If you own five or more Raritan appliances, you should consider CommandCenter for centralized management and access.
All Available KX III G2 Models
| Remote Sessions | 96 Ports | 64 Ports | 32 Ports | 16 Ports | 8 Ports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | DKX3G2-896 | DKX3G2-864 | DKX3G2-832 | DKX3G2-816 | DKX3G2-808 |
| 4 | DKX3G2-464 | DKX3G2-432 | DKX3G2-416 | ||
| 2 | DKX3G2-232 | DKX3G2-216 | |||
| 1 | DKX3G2-132 | DKX3G2-116 | DKX3G2-108 |
1. Users over the network are simultaneous. Up to 8 sessions can view/control a single server with PC Share.
2. All models have dual power supply, dual LAN, and support Virtual Media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization.
3. For more information on required CIMs, please see the KX III G2 CIM Guide