User guide

Appendix D: FAQs
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Smart Cards and CAC Authentication
Does the Dominion KX II support smart card and CAC
authentication?
Yes, smart cards and DoD Common Access Card (CAC) authentication
to target servers is supported in release 2.1.10 and later.
What Dominion KX II models support smart cards/CAC?
All Dominion KX II models are supported. The Dominion KSX2 and
KX2-101 do not currently support smart cards and CAC.
Do enterprise and SMB customers use smart cards, too?
Yes. However, the most aggressive deployment of smart cards is in the
U.S. federal government.
What CIMs support smart cards/CAC?
The D2CIM-DVUSB is required. This CIM must be upgraded with the
release 2.1.10 and later of the firmware.
What firmware version is required?
The Dominion KX II release 2.1.10 and later is required.
What smart card readers are supported?
The required reader standards are USB CCID and PC/SC. Consult the
Dominion KX II 2.1.10 Supported and Unsupported Smart Card
Readers (on page 276) or the Release Notes for a list of certified
readers and more information.
Can smart card/CAC authentication work on the local port and via
Command Center?
Yes. For the local port, connect a compatible smart card reader to the
USB port of the Dominion KX II.
Are the Paragon smart card enabled UST and CIM used?
No, the P2-EUST/C and P2CIM-AUSB-C are not part of the Dominion
KX II solution.