User guide

 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 III’s

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

Dominion KX III 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 7/8, 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 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 III

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

Raritan PX power strips.

Dominion KX III

RPC (Existing)

D2CIM-PWR

Dominion PX (New)

 DCIM-USBG2 – Basic USB CIM

The DCIM-USBG2 is a basic, VGA-based USB CIM for customers not wanting virtual media, absolute

mouse or the other advanced features. The Paragon II equivalent is the P2CIM-AUSB. The

information below also applies to this CIM, which can be used with the Dominion KX III.

The DCIM-USBG2 is the second generation basic USB CIM, with enhanced reliability and performance.

The DCIM-USBG2 supports both USB and SUN USB. A small switch on the unit determines USB or

SUN USB. For Windows targets, the “P” setting should be used. For Sun targets, the “S” setting

should be used. For other OS’, start with the “P” position. If the keyboard and/or mouse do not

operate correctly, switch to the “S” position.