Raritan Computer KX - Manual (Page 6)

Revision: March 30, 2009 Copyright © 2009 Raritan, Inc Page 6 of 9
Virtual media is also supported on the IBM Blade Center E and H chassis when using the D2CIM-
DVUSB with the gray USB plug connected to the media tray (front panel) and the black plug to the
management module (back panel). The connection to the Media Tray (front panel) will require the use
of an USB extension cable connected to the gray USB plug on the D2CIM-DVUSB. Auto-discovery
must be enabled on the KX II Port Configuration page for virtual media to work.
Please note that the Paragon blade server CIMs (P2CIM-AUSB-B and P2CIM-APS2-B) should not be
used with the Dominion KX II.
See the documentation and release notes for more information on the blade server feature.
„ Smart Card Usage
The Dominion KX II based Smart Card / CAC Solution was announced in March 2009, to be available
in 2Q2009. The D2CIM-DVUSB is required for Smart Card and US government Common
Access Card (CAC) use. No other CIM will support a Smart Card connection to a target server.
„ Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Can I use the KX I DCIMs with KX II?
Æ Yes, you can. But these will not support virtual media and absolute mouse synchronization.
2. Can I use the KX II D2CIMs with KX I?
Æ No, the KX I was not designed to use these new CIMs.
3. The server only has PS2 ports, what should I do for KX II?
Æ Use the DCIM-PS2. Remember the KX I DCIMs will work with KX II.
4. I would like to use virtual media. What CIM do I need?
Æ You need a virtual media CIM, either the D2CIM-DVUSB or D2CIM-VUSB. You also need to
make sure that the target server’s (USB port, OS and BIOS) support Virtual Media. See above.
5. Which virtual media CIM should I purchase?
Æ If you plan to use virtual media at the BIOS level or if you plan to use Smart Cards,
then you should purchase the Dual USB CIM – D2CIM-DVUSB. This CIM will support virtual
media in a wider set of BIOS as well as future Smart Card / CAC use. If you only plan to use
virtual media at the OS level, then you can use the D2CIM-VUSB.
6. When do I need to use a USB Profile?
Two primary uses. First, for Mac and Linux, you should use a USB profile to set the mouse
synchronization mode. Second, when using the D2CIM-VUSB with some servers, you will need
to use a USB Profile when in the BIOS. See the Release 2.0.10 documentation for more info.
7. The customer wants absolute mouse synchronization, but not virtual media. How to
handle this?
Æ You can purchase the D2CIM-VUSB, but disable the virtual media permissions via the KX II’s
management user interface.
8. The customer wants virtual media in KX I. Can I connect the D2CIM-VUSB to a KX I?
Æ No, the D2CIM-DVUSB and D2CIM-VUSB will only work with KX II. KX I switches can never
support virtual media due to hardware differences.
9. The D2CIM-VUSB is too expensive. Is there an alternative?
Æ You can purchase the D2CIM-VUSB (or D2CIM-DVUSB) in the 32 or 64 piece packages for a
reduced price. Or you can purchase the DCIM-USBG2, which doesn’t have virtual media and
absolute mouse synchronization for $99 U.S. List Price.
10. I want to connect a PX to a Dominion KX II. How do I do this?
Æ You should use the D2CIM-PWR to connect a PX (or the existing RPC) to a KX II.
11. I want to connect a PX to a Dominion KX I. How do I do this?
Æ You should use the P2CIM-PWR to connect a PX (or the existing RPC) to a KX I.