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Manufacturer: Raritan Last updated: September 12, 2026
Raritan Dominion KSX II (KSX II) (Up to 8 Servers / Out-of-Band KVM + Serial + Power Control) Review
The Raritan Dominion KSX II is an out-of-band management appliance combining IP KVM access for up to 8 servers with serial console and integrated power/PDU control, priced on request.
Unlike the larger Dominion KX III, the KSX II is built specifically for the branch-office or remote-site scenario where IT needs not just video KVM access but also serial console into network gear and the ability to power-cycle a hung server remotely - all from one small appliance.
Built for the Unstaffed Branch Office
The combination of KVM, serial, and power control in one compact appliance matters most when there's no local IT staff on site - a remote branch or retail location where a single box needs to cover video access, network gear console ports, and the ability to reboot hung equipment remotely.
Smaller Scale Than the KX III by Design
Capping at 8 servers keeps the KSX II sized appropriately for branch deployments rather than data centers, where the 16-64 port Dominion KX III is the better fit.
Comparison to Alternatives
Versus the Raritan Dominion KX III - scales to far more servers but doesn't include serial console or power control, better suited to data-center-scale pure KVM needs. Versus the Raritan Dominion SX 2 Series (DSX2) - a dedicated console server for serial/power management without KVM video at all, appropriate when video access isn't needed. Versus the Adder AdderLink IPEPS - a single-server KVM-only extender lacking the serial and power-control integration of the KSX II.
Specifications
Design
| Port Count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Switching Method | IP-based remote KVM-over-IP plus serial console access |
Video & Features
| Video Standard | VGA, DVI, DisplayPort (via server-side adapters) |
|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 1920x1200 (server-side dependent) |
| USB Hub Ports | 1 |
| Audio Support | No |
| Brand | Raritan |
|---|---|
| Model | Dominion KSX II |
| Remote Access | Web-based access, serial console (RS-232), integrated power/PDU control |
| Enclosure | Compact 1U branch-office appliance |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8 / 10
A well-rounded out-of-band appliance purpose-built for unstaffed branch offices needing KVM, serial, and power control together.
Best for
- Unstaffed branch offices needing combined KVM, serial console, and power-cycle control
- Remote sites where a single appliance must cover multiple management functions
- IT teams needing to reboot hung servers remotely via integrated PDU control
Not for
- Data centers needing more than 8 servers under one appliance (see the Dominion KX III)
- Sites only needing serial/power management without KVM video (see the Dominion SX 2 Series)
- Simple local desk switching with no remote requirement
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Raritan Dominion KSX II (KSX II) (Up to 8 Servers / Out-of-Band KVM + Serial + Power Control)?
The Raritan Dominion KSX II (KSX II) (Up to 8 Servers / Out-of-Band KVM + Serial + Power Control) is a KVM switch from Raritan. Key specs: Port Count Up to 8 servers (KVM), plus serial and power-control channels, Switching Method IP-based remote KVM-over-IP plus serial console access, Video Standard VGA, DVI, DisplayPort (via server-side adapters), Max Resolution 1920x1200 (server-side dependent), USB Hub Ports 1 (virtual media and USB peripheral pass-through per channel).
Who is the Raritan Dominion KSX II (KSX II) (Up to 8 Servers / Out-of-Band KVM + Serial + Power Control) best suited to?
It suits unstaffed branch offices needing combined kvm, serial console, and power-cycle control, remote sites where a single appliance must cover multiple management functions, it teams needing to reboot hung servers remotely via integrated pdu control.
What are the drawbacks of the Raritan Dominion KSX II (KSX II) (Up to 8 Servers / Out-of-Band KVM + Serial + Power Control)?
It is a poor fit for data centers needing more than 8 servers under one appliance (see the dominion kx iii), sites only needing serial/power management without kvm video (see the dominion sx 2 series), simple local desk switching with no remote requirement.
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