Raritan KX User Manual

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Dominion
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KX & KX II CIM Guide Version 6
This document provides a guide for Computer Interface Module (CIM) usage for Dominion KX I and KX
II, with answers to frequently asked questions. This guide has been updated for Release 2.1 (blade
server feature) and the recently announced Dominion KX II Smart Card / CAC Solution.
 Dominion KX II CIM Compatibility
Dominion KX II was designed to use multiple types of CIMs, including:
• The Dominion KX I CIMs (DCIMs): DCIM-PS2, DCIM-USBG2, DCIM-USB, DCIM-SUSB and
DCIM-SUN can be used with KX I and KX II switches.
• The new Dominion KX II CIMs (D2CIMs): D2CIM-DVUSB, D2CIM-VUSB and D2CIM-PWR
can only be used with KX II switches. They can not be used with KX I switches. These CIMs
have a blue case.
• Select Paragon and Paragon II CIMs: the specific Paragon CIMs supported for Dominion KX
II are listed below.
Dominion KX I Dominion KX II
Dominion KX I CIMs • DCIM-PS2
• DCIM-USBG2*
• DCIM-USB (EOL)
• DCIM-SUSB (EOL)
• DCIM-SUN
• DCIM-PS2
• DCIM-USBG2*
• DCIM-USB (EOL)
• DCIM-SUSB (EOL)
• DCIM-SUN
Dominion KX II CIMs
• D2CIM-VUSB
• D2CIM-PWR
D2CIM-DVUSB
• D2CIM-DVUSB
Paragon I CIMs • UKVMPD
• UUSBPD
• USKVMPD
• USKVMC
• UKVMC
• UKVMPD
• UUSBPD
• UKVMC
• USKVMPD
Paragon II CIMs • P2CIM-PS2
• P2CIM-PS2DUAL
• P2CIM-USB
• P2CIM-USBG2
• P2CIM-AUSB
• P2CIM-SUSB
• P2CIM-SUN
• P2CIM-PWR
• P2CIM-AUSB
• P2CIM-PS2
• P2CIM-USB
• P2CIM-SUSB
• P2CIM-SUN
• P2CIM-SER
• P2CIM-SER-EU

Raritan KX Specifications

General

Product Type	KVM over IP Switch
Local Console	Yes
Weight	Varies by model
Number of Ports	8, 16, 32
Remote Access	Yes
Security	SSL
Connectivity	Ethernet
Power Supply	AC power
Dimensions	Varies by model

Summary

Dominion KX II CIM Compatibility

Virtual Media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization

Dual Virtual Media USB CIM (D2CIM-DVUSB)

Explains the dual USB connector CIM for BIOS/Smart Card use.

New USB Profile Feature

Feature for customizing KX II's USB interface with target servers.

Varying Server Support for Virtual Media

Details server and OS support for virtual media functions.

Virtual Media CIM Pricing

Pricing information for bulk purchases of D2CIM-DVUSB and D2CIM-VUSB.

Power CIMs for KX I and KX II

DCIM-USBG2 Replacement and Usage

Dominion KX II Recommended USB CIM Usage

Dominion KX I DCIM-USBG2 Usage

Recommends DCIM-USBG2 for KX I based on firmware release.

Connecting Serial Devices

CIM Usage for Blade Servers

Smart Card Usage

Frequently Asked Questions

DCIM-USBG2 Setup Menu Configuration