Raritan

Raritan Dominion KX III DKX3-808

Expert rating8.3 / 10

Port Count:: 8 servers
Concurrent Users:: 8
Video Standard:: DVI/HDMI/DP/VGA via CIM
Price:: $5,603.90

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Manufacturer: Raritan Last updated: 2026-09-12

Raritan Dominion KX III DKX3-808 Review

Raritan Dominion KX III DKX3-808 8-port 8-user KVM-over-IP switch, maximum concurrency enterprise remote KVM, DVI HDMI DisplayPort VGA, virtual media, training lab KVM

An unusual pairing, only 8 servers but a full 8 concurrent user sessions. It exists for scenarios where headcount, not server count, is the constraint: training labs, shared demo environments, or a small but very busy support desk.

Why 8 Ports and 8 Users Together

Most Dominion tiers scale ports and users independently in different directions; this one maxes out concurrency at the smallest practical port count, built for environments where many people need eyes on the same small pool of machines.

Training and Lab Use

Instructor-led labs, cybersecurity ranges, and QA teams sharing a small pool of test servers benefit from 8 people being able to hold independent sessions without contention.

Comparison to Alternatives

For the same 8-user concurrency with four times the port count, the DKX3-832 is the direct step up. If 8 concurrent users isn't actually needed, the DKX3G2-108 covers the identical 8 ports for less. No SmartAVI or IOGEAR product in this catalog offers multi-user IP concurrency at all, that capability is unique to the Raritan Dominion line here.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.3 / 10

A niche but well-executed high-concurrency, low-port-count switch for labs and shared training environments.

Best for

Training labs or cyber ranges where many students share few servers
QA/test teams needing simultaneous independent access to a small server pool
Support desks with many staff but a small managed footprint

Not for

Standard data center racks with more than 8 servers (see the DKX3-832)
Single or few-admin environments (a G2 model is far cheaper)
Classified/Tempest-certified environments

Specifications

What these specs mean

Capability Score

7.8/10

How much this device can do compared with other KVM-over-IP devices, rated from its specifications.

Design

Port Count	8
Switching Method	KVM-over-IP appliance, up to 8 concurrent remote/local users (Gen 1 chassis)

Topology

KVM Segment	KVM over IP

Video & Features

Video Standard	DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA (via Raritan D2CIM/DCIM computer interface modules)
Max Resolution	1920x1200 (WUXGA) / 1080p60
USB Hub Ports	2
Audio Support	Yes

In the box and price

Price	5603.90 USD

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Raritan Dominion KX III DKX3-808 (8-User / 8-Port KVM-over-IP Switch)?

The Raritan Dominion KX III DKX3-808 (8-User / 8-Port KVM-over-IP Switch) is a KVM switch from Raritan. Key specs: Port Count 8 target servers, Switching Method KVM-over-IP appliance, up to 8 concurrent remote/local users (Gen 1 chassis), Video Standard DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA (via Raritan D2CIM/DCIM computer interface modules), Max Resolution 1920x1200 (WUXGA) / 1080p60, USB Hub Ports 2 (front-panel USB 2.0, plus per-target virtual media/smart card via CIM).

Who is the Raritan Dominion KX III DKX3-808 (8-User / 8-Port KVM-over-IP Switch) best suited to?

Best suited to: Training labs or cyber ranges where many students share few servers; QA/test teams needing simultaneous independent access to a small server pool; Support desks with many staff but a small managed footprint.

What are the drawbacks of the Raritan Dominion KX III DKX3-808 (8-User / 8-Port KVM-over-IP Switch)?

Not the best fit for: Standard data center racks with more than 8 servers (see the DKX3-832); Single or few-admin environments (a G2 model is far cheaper); Classified/Tempest-certified environments.