User guide

 P2CIM-APS2DUAL – for PS2 ports

 P2CIM-AUSBDUAL – for USB ports

These can connect servers in the data center to two different Dominion KX III switches. If one KX III

switch is not available, the server can be accessed through the second KX III switch.

There are three major reasons to use these CIMs:

1. Redundancy – should one KX III be inaccessible, then the target server can be accessed

through the other KX III. KX III’s could be inaccessible if (a) the KX III is not operational, (b)

the KX III is inaccessible over the network or (c) the KX III is blocked due to too many IP user

sessions.

2. Higher Level of Remote Access – some customers would like a higher level of remote

access. For example a customer might want 8 simultaneous remote users to access 16

servers. So then the customer can purchase two KX3-416’s, connect each of the 16 servers to

a dual CIM, and each dual CIM to both KX3-416’s.

3. Connect Servers to Paragon II and KX III – in some cases, possibly while migrating from

Paragon to KX III, it may be advantageous to connect a particular server to both KX III and

Paragon II.

Note that since these dual CIMS are Paragon II CIMs, they do not support the advanced Dominion KX

III features such as virtual media, absolute mouse, blade servers, smart cards and tiering. Note that

both switches must be consistently set to PC-Share or Private Mode. Also note that status, availability

and name changes made from one KX III switch is only known by the other KX III switch upon the

first, subsequent connection made by that second switch. Contact the release Notes and User Guide

for more information.

 Tiering (Cascading) Feature

Tiering (also known as cascading) is supported between Dominion KX III and II switches. A “Tiered”

KX II switch can be connected via the D2CIM-DVUSB to the “Base” KX III switch. The D2CIM-

DVUSB is the only CIM certified for this purpose.

KX III to KX III tiering will use the KX III’s Tiering Port and does not require a CIM.

For the generic hot-key based tiering, the D2CIM-DVUSB or D2CIM-VUSB CIMs can be used.

 Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What type of video formats are supported?

Traditional VGA-based video and the more recent digital video standards: DVI, HDMI and

DisplayPort. For digital video, use one of the following CIMS: D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI, D2CIM-

DVUSB-HDMI, or D2CIM-DVUSB-DP.

2. The server only has PS2 ports, what should I do for KX III?

Use the DCIM-PS2.

3. 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.

4. Which virtual media CIM should I purchase?

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