Raritan Engineering KX2-864 - Manual (Page 305)

Appendix D: FAQs
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Installation
Besides the device itself, what do I need to order from Raritan to
install the Dominion KX II?
Each server that connects to the Dominion KX II requires a Dominion or
Paragon Computer Interface Module (CIM), an adapter that connects
directly to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of the server.
What kind of Cat5 cabling should be used in my installation?
The Dominion KX II can use any standard UTP (unshielded twisted pair)
cabling, whether Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6. Often in our manuals and
marketing literature, Raritan will simply say “Cat5” cabling for short. In
actuality, any brand UTP cable will suffice for the Dominion KX II.
What types of servers can be connected to the Dominion KX II?
The Dominion KX II is completely vendor independent. Any server with
standard-compliant keyboard, video, and mouse ports can be connected.
How do I connect servers to the Dominion KX II?
Servers that connect to the Dominion KX II require a Dominion or
Paragon CIM, which connects directly to the keyboard, video, and mouse
ports of the server. Then, connect each CIM to the Dominion KX II using
standard UTP (twisted pair) cable such as Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6.
How far can my servers be from the Dominion KX II?
In general servers can be up to 150 feet (45 m) away from the Dominion
KX II depending on the type of server. Refer to the Raritan website
(www.raritan.com) or
Target Server Connection Distance and Video
Resolution (on page 245) for more information. For the new
D2CIM-VUSB and D2CIM-DVUSB CIMs that support virtual media and
Absolute Mouse Synchronization, a 100 (30 m) foot range is
recommended.
Some operating systems lock up when I disconnect a keyboard or
mouse during operation. What prevents servers connected to the
Dominion KX II from locking up when I switch away from them?
Each Dominion computer interface module (DCIM) dongle acts as a
virtual keyboard and mouse to the server to which it is connected. This
technology is called KME (keyboard/mouse emulation). Raritan's KME
technology is data center grade, battle-tested, and far more reliable than
that found in lower-end KVM switches: it incorporates more than 15
years of experience and has been deployed to millions of servers
worldwide.
Are there any agents that must be installed on servers connected to
the Dominion KX II?