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Dominion 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, DCI
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* - The DCIM-USBG2 is now the recommended USB and Sun USB CIM for KX I and KX II. Virtual Media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization Dominion KX II and a Virtual Media CIM is required. A Dominion KX II virtual media CIM is required for the virtual media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization features. There are two virtual media CIMs: the D2CIM-VUSB and the D2CIM-DVUSB. The D2CIM-DVUSB has dual USB connectors and should be purchased by customers who wish to utilize virtual media at the B
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Packages of 32 and 64 D2CIM-VUSB CIMs provide a discount for buying in volume. The U.S. list price for a single D2CIM-VUSB is $135, but is $125 per CIM when purchased in a pack of 32, and $120 per CIM for a pack of 64. Customers who do not want virtual media and absolute mouse synchronization should use the new DCIM-USBG2, which is less expensive at $99 U.S. list price. Not all servers support Absolute Mouse Synchronization Again, a USB server port is required, and the OS must support thi
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Customer Needs CIM to Use • Advanced features: virtual media, absolute mouse synchronization • Windows, Linux and Mac D2CIM-DVUSB servers • BIOS use of Virtual Media • Required for Smart Card use • Advanced features: virtual media, absolute mouse synchronization D2CIM-VUSB • Windows, Linux and Mac servers • OS use of Virtual Media • SUN USB Servers DCIM-USBG2 • Unix Servers • Basic CIM features DCIM-USBG2 • USB Servers Dominion KX I DCIM-USBG2 Usage For Dominion KX
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CIMs are connected to blade servers in two ways: (1) connect CIMs to each individual blade server or (2) connect a CIM to the blade server chassis’ internal KVM switch or management module. The following table describes the supported methods: Blade Chassis CIM to CIM to Chassis Blade Dell 1855 & 1955 Dell M1000e HP c7000 HP c3000 IBM S, H, E & HT IBM T Generic In general, most blade servers have USB ports, but certain older blade servers have PS2 ports. The
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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 bl
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12. Why did you develop the DCIM-USBG2? The DCIM-USBG2 has a more modern architecture based on the P2CIM-AUSB. It replaces the DCIM-USB and DCIM-SUSB (via switch on the CIM) and supports more server types. It can be used with both KX I and KX II. 13. Does the DCIM-USBG2 support virtual media and absolute mouse synch? No, the D2CIM-DVUSB or D2CIM-VUSB is required for these features. 14. What about Mac target servers? What CIM should be used? For a Mac target server, we recommen
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The DCIM-USBG2 Setup Menu This setup menu allows you to configure the CIM for various settings, such as keyboard and mouse types and keyboard language. To access the menu, press the Left-CTL and Num Lock keys simultaneously when a text editor window (in text input mode) has the focus on the target server. All settings are saved in non-volatile memory so the CIM will “remember” these settings. The setup menu as shown in Microsoft Windows Notepad is as follows: Section 1 Section 2
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the CIM setup menu. It is safe to leave this feature on, even when not required as the only side effect will be unnecessary data sent to the target server. Section 3 defines the mouse type. Standard 3-button wheel mice (m0) and up to 8-button mice and trackballs (m1) are supported currently. The proper driver for the mouse must be installed on the target server. Section 4 displays the current settings. This setup menu information also applies to the Paragon II P2CIM-AUSB. Revision:
