The Dominion SX II is a next-generation serial console server that provides IT and network administrators secure serial-over-IP access and control of devices -- anytime, anywhere. The new SX II is the most powerful, secure, reliable, easy-to-use console server on the market. SX II provides convenient access to servers, networking devices, security appliances, rack PDUs, virtual hosts, and wireless / telecom equipment.

1. The Dominion SX II
Next-Generation Serial Console Server

2. Who Uses Serial Console Servers ?
Data Center, Lab &
Colo Managers
IT Administrators
Engineers & Developers Telecom Engineers Security Managers
Network Admins
Install Configure Manage Monitor Fix
Why? Out-of-Band Serial-over-IP Access

3. What Serial Devices Do They Manage?
Routers
LAN/WAN
Switches
Firewalls
Unix
Linux
Virtual
Hosts
Rack
PDUs
Switching
Wireless
Windows
Servers
Network Computing Security Telecom Facilities
UPS
Security
Appliances
Transmission
Access
Gateways
Appliances
DB9 DB25RJ-45
All Accessed via RS-232 Serial Ports

4. Serial Console Servers in Action
4
LAN
Access
In the
Data Center
Direct Connection to Device’s Serial Port
IP
Modem
SSH
Access
Web-based
IP Access
TELNET
Access
Cat5/6 Cable
Emergency
Modem
Access
Out-of-Band
IP Access

5. Introducing the Dominion SX II
• Over ten years of serial experience built in.
• Powerful & secure enterprise platform.
• Contains virtually all serial features from the current SX.
• Exciting new serial console advances.
• Full CLI-based configuration and auto-configuration.
• Web-based user interfaces and management.
• Scales via Raritan’s CommandCenter management.

6. Powerful New Hardware Platform
• 1GHz CPU, with 8X RAM & up to 8 GB Flash.
• Dual AC or DC power supplies (with failover).
• Dual gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (with failover).
• 4, 8, 16, 32 and 48 port 1U secure appliances.
• Optional telephone modem on all models.
• Connect external cellular 3G/4G modem via USB.
• At-the-rack connections (serial, USB, KVM).

7. The Dominion SX II Up Close
Front Panel USB
LED Port Status
1U Rackmount
Dual Power
Supplies
4, 8, 16, 32 or 48 RJ45 Serial Ports
Dual
Gigabit
Ethernet
Ports
Local
Access
Serial
USB
DVI
Modem
Access
32-Port DSX2-32M Model Shown

8. Dominion SX II AC & DC Models
8
Model Ports Power Modem LAN Local Console Size
DSX2-4 4 Dual AC Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-4M 4 Dual AC  Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-8 8 Dual AC Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-8M 8 Dual AC  Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-16 16 Dual AC Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-16M 16 Dual AC  Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-32 32 Dual AC Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-32M 32 Dual AC  Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-48 48 Dual AC Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-48M 48 Dual AC  Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-8M-DC 8 Dual DC  Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-32M-DC 32 Dual DC  Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount
DSX2-48M-DC 48 Dual DC  Dual GigE Serial/USB/KVM 1U Rackmount

9. Consistent Web-Based User Interface
9
Information
Panel
Common UI
Serial
Client

10. Comprehensive Features & Management
User Management
Security
Maintenance
Diagnostics
Help
Available via CLI and Web User Interface
Device Settings

11. Dominion SX II Command Line Interface
11
Complete
CLI Control
Login Screen
Top Level
Commands

12. Command Line Interface Overview
12
config diagnostic maintenancepowersecurity
COMMANDS MENUS
authentication
autoconfig
autoconfigusb
history
language
localport
log
logout
modem
network
port
services
snmp
time
users
banner
bannerget
certificate
encryption
firewall
history
loginsettings
logout
pcshare
resetmode
associate
cycle
history
logout
off
on
powerdelay
powerstatus
powerstrip
setpowerport
unassociate
unsetpowerport
debug
diaglogput
diagscript
history
logout
netif
netstat
ping
traceroute
auditlog
auditlogftp
backup
deviceinfo
factoryreset
history
logoff
logout
reboot
restore
upgrade
upgradehistory
userlist
help / ?
top
listports
connect
history
userlist
password
scriptget
scriptrun
logout
Script-Based Auto-Configuration Available

13. Multiple Serial Device Access via IP
• Complete CLI Access, control and administration.
• Web browser access.
• Direct Port Access to serial devices.
• At-the-rack access (in data center).
• Emergency modem access:
• External Cellular (3G/4G) modem.
• Internal telephone modem (optional).
SSH Access
Direct Port Access

14. At-the-Rack
Cat5/6 Cable
Routers
LAN
Switch Firewalls
Unix
Linux
Virtual
Hosts
Rack
PDUs Telecom Wireless
Windows
Servers
Cellular
3G / 4G
Modem
LAN
WAN
Internet
SSHTELNETWeb
Browser
Command
Center
HTTPS
Laptop
LCD Drawer
KVM
IPPSTNMobile
Dominion SX II
Modem
A Wide Variety of Serial Devices
Out-of-Band & Emergency Access When You Need it Most

15. Robust Serial-over-IP Device Access
• Automatic DTE/DCE serial port detection:
• Direct Cat5 connect to RJ45 Cisco devices.
• No more rollover cables !
• 1,200 to 230,400 baud serial connections.
• Continuous device monitoring.
• Log data from serial devices.
• Alert administrator of serious errors.
• Remote power control with Raritan PX PDUs.
Serial Port Settings
No more
Rollover
Cables!

16. 3G/4G Wireless Modem Access
• Wireless modem access
available by USB.
• External Sierra Wireless
modem.
• SIM Card & IP address from
wireless carrier.
• Firewall features for secure
emergency access.
SX II Users
Wireless
Network
USB
Serial Devices
Sierra Wireless
GX440
Broadband
Modem
SIM Card
from
Wireless
Carrier

17. Military-Grade Security Features
• Certified FIPS 140-2 encryption module.
• Strong 256 Bit AES encryption.
• Dual-stack IPv4 & IPv6 networking.
• External authentication servers:
• Active Directory, LDAP, Radius, & TACACS.
• Firewall support for secure access.
• Comprehensive events & logging:
• Syslog, Email, SNMP & on-device.
Security Features
FIPS 140-2
AES
IPv6

18. Dominion SX II Customer Benefits
Increase Uptime
‒ Quickly fix problems & restore service.
‒ Remote power control with Raritan PX Rack PDUs.
Avoid Travel
‒ Access equipment anytime / anywhere over IP.
Increase Productivity
‒ Access thousands of serial devices from a single system.
Emergency Access
‒ Out-of-band IP, local & modem access to critical equipment.
Increase Security
‒ Secure, encrypted, logged access to serial devices.

19. For More Information
Check out raritan.com:
• Dominion SX II Product Page
SX II data sheet:
• Dominion SX II Data Sheet
Contact us:
• 1-800-724-8090 (North America)
• sales@raritan.com
Schedule a demo:
• See It In Action