Raritan Computer DOMINION KX II DKX2-0E-E - Manual (Page 238)

Installation
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Installation
Question Answer
Besides the unit itself,
what do I need to order
from Raritan to install
Dominion KX II? Each server that connects to 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? 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 Dominion KX II.
What types of servers
can be connected to
Dominion KX II? 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 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 Dominion KX II
using standard UTP (twisted pair) cable such as Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6.
How far can my servers
be from Dominion KX
II? In general servers can be up to 150 feet (45 m) away from Dominion KX
II depending on the type of server. (Please refer to the Raritan Web site
or Target Server Connection Distance (see "Target Server Connection
Distance and Video Resolution" on page 195) for more information.)
For the new D2CIM-VUSB CIM that supports 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 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
Dominion KX II? Servers connected to Dominion KX II do not require any software
agents to be installed, because Dominion KX II connects directly via
hardware to servers' keyboard, video, and mouse ports.