User guide

Only Single Link DVI and HDMI are supported. For HDMI, HDCP (high bandwidth digital copy

protection) is not supported. Digital audio is supported over USB as in previous releases, not

embedded in the HDMI or DisplayPort signals.

At this time, the Dominion KX II models are the only switches supporting these new CIMs.

 DVI Compatibility Mode for HDMI CIMs

Servers may output video using limited range RGB in accordance with HDMI standards. The result is

that the video may be too dark or light. We have seen this with Dell Optiplex servers at 1920x1080.

Also for Apple’s Mac Mini using the HDMI port.

A ‘DVI Compatibility Mode’ check box is available on the GUI for each port. This mode will provide the

DVI E-EDID to the target upon request. The server will output a DVI compatible video signal. This

improves the video quality for some servers.

 Single USB Virtual Media CIM (D2CIM-VUSB)

The D2CIM-VUSB has a single USB connector and is for customers who will use virtual media only at

the OS level. It does not support the enhanced features or digital video.

All virtual media CIMs support virtual media sessions to target servers supporting the USB 2.0

interface. These CIMs support Absolute Mouse Synchronization as well as remote firmware update.

USB Profile Feature

In addition, Raritan has developed the USB Profile feature. A USB Profile customizes the KX II’s

USB interface with the target server for a particular BIOS or OS USB implementation. See the

Dominion KX II Release notes and user documentation for more information.

Varying Server Support for Virtual Media

Not all servers and operating systems support all virtual media options:

• In general, modern Windows® OS’ do, including Windows Vista™, 2003 Server, XP and

Windows 2000 with the latest patches.

• Target Servers running Linux and Mac OS’, when accessed from a Windows client, will

generally mount CD/DVD drives, USB drives and ISO images.

• Mac®, Linux and Solaris™ clients as of Release 2.4, support virtually all media types. Consult

the documentation.

• Other UNIX based OS’ generally do not support virtual media.

 Virtual Media CIM Bulk Pricing

Packages of 32 and 64 D2CIM-DVUSB and D2CIM-VUSB CIMs provide a discount for buying in volume.

Packages of 64 digital CIMs are also available. Consult your authorized reseller for more information.

 Not all servers support Absolute Mouse Synchronization

Again, a USB server port is required, and the OS must support this technology. Microsoft Windows

and Mac servers support this, but not UNIX, SUN and Linux.

 Power CIMs for KX I and KX II

For KX I switches, use the existing P2CIM-PWR CIM for both the existing RPC power strips and the

new Dominion PX power strips

For KX II switches, use the new D2CIM-PWR CIM for both the existing RPC power strips and the

new Dominion PX power strips.