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Manufacturer: Raritan Last updated: September 12, 2026
Raritan Dominion SX 2 Series (DSX2) (4-48 Ports / Serial Console Server) Review
The Raritan Dominion SX 2 Series (DSX2) is a serial console server scaling from 4 to 48 ports with SSH/web remote access, session logging, and LDAP/RADIUS authentication - no video KVM switching at all, priced on request.
This is the odd one out among the Raritan Dominion products in this batch - it manages network gear, PDUs, and other RS-232 serial-console devices remotely, but has no video path whatsoever, making it a complement to a KX III or KSX II rather than a replacement for either.
No Video, By Design
The DSX2 exists purely for devices managed over a serial console port - routers, switches, PDUs, UPS units - and has no video KVM function; pairing it with a Dominion KX III covers both server video access and network-gear serial console from Raritan's unified management platform.
Scaling From Small Racks to Full Data Centers
Available from 4 to 48 ports, the DSX2 line covers everything from a single rack of network switches to an entire data center's worth of serial-managed infrastructure under one appliance family.
Comparison to Alternatives
Versus the Raritan Dominion KSX II - combines serial console with actual KVM video access and power control on a smaller 8-server scale, appropriate when video access is also needed. Versus the Raritan Dominion KX III - pure video KVM-over-IP with no serial console function, the complement to the DSX2 rather than a substitute. Versus the SmartAVI SKM-08S - a local video KVM switch, an entirely different function from a remote serial console server.
Specifications
Design
| Port Count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Switching Method | IP-based remote serial console access (no video/KVM switching) |
Video & Features
| Video Standard | N/A (serial console server, no video path) |
|---|---|
| USB Hub Ports | 0 |
| Audio Support | No |
| Brand | Raritan |
|---|---|
| Model | Dominion SX 2 (DSX2) |
| Remote Access | Web-based and SSH access, LDAP/RADIUS authentication, session logging |
| Rack Mount | 1U rack-mount appliance |
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Expert rating8 / 10
A solid, purpose-built serial console server for network and infrastructure gear that doesn't need video KVM access at all.
Best for
- Data centers needing remote serial console access to routers, switches, and PDUs
- Facilities pairing serial console management with a separate Dominion KX III for server video
- IT teams needing SSH/web access with session logging for compliance
Not for
- Anyone needing video KVM switching (this has no video path at all - see the Dominion KX III)
- Small setups with only one or two serial devices
- Local desk switching between co-located computers
FAQs
What are the key specifications of the Raritan Dominion SX 2 Series (DSX2) (4-48 Ports / Serial Console Server)?
The Raritan Dominion SX 2 Series (DSX2) (4-48 Ports / Serial Console Server) is a KVM switch from Raritan. Key specs: Port Count 4 to 48 serial ports (model-dependent), Switching Method IP-based remote serial console access (no video/KVM switching), Video Standard N/A (serial console server, no video path), Max Resolution N/A, USB Hub Ports 0.
Who is the Raritan Dominion SX 2 Series (DSX2) (4-48 Ports / Serial Console Server) best suited to?
It suits data centers needing remote serial console access to routers, switches, and pdus, facilities pairing serial console management with a separate dominion kx iii for server video, it teams needing ssh/web access with session logging for compliance.
What are the drawbacks of the Raritan Dominion SX 2 Series (DSX2) (4-48 Ports / Serial Console Server)?
It is a poor fit for anyone needing video kvm switching (this has no video path at all - see the dominion kx iii), small setups with only one or two serial devices, local desk switching between co-located computers.
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