User guide

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4. I would like to use virtual media. What CIM do I need?
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?
 If you plan to use virtual media at the BIOS level or if you plan to use Smart Cards or
audio, then you should purchase the Dual USB CIM – D2CIM-DVUSB. If you need support for
DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort, then you should purchase the D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI, D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI
or D2CIM-DVUSB-DP. These CIMs will support virtual media in a wider set of BIOS as well as
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?
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?
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?
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 a lower price.
10. I want to connect a PX to a Dominion KX II. How do I do this?
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?
You should use the P2CIM-PWR to connect a PX (or the existing RPC) to a KX I.
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 recommend the D2CIM-VUSB and absolute mouse synchronization.
The "MAC OS X (10.4.9 and later)" USB profile should be used when in the OS and the "BIOS
Mac" USB profile when in the Mac BIOS.
15. I have a few serial devices that I want to connect to a KX II. Can I?
Yes, the P2CIM-SER can be used to connect serial devices to a KX II.
16. What CIM should I use with a blade server?
DCIM-PS2, DCIM-USBG2, D2CIM-VUSB or D2CIM-DVUSB. See the section in this guide for
more information.
17. I plan to use Smart Cards in the future. What CIM should I use?
The D2CIM-DVUSB CIM is required for Smart Card or US Government Common Access Card
(CAC) use.
18. Can I use the Paragon II P2CIM-AUSB-C CIM which supports Paragon II Smart Card
use?
No, only the D2CIM-DVUSB will support Smart Card and CAC use for the Dominion KX II.
19. What CIM should I use if a server has a DVI port?