User guide

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.

5. 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.

6. 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 III’s

management user interface.

7. 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.

8. I want to connect a PX to a Dominion KX III. How do I do this?

You should use the D2CIM-PWR to connect a PX (or the existing RPC) to a KX III.

9. Does the DCIM-USBG2 support virtual media and absolute mouse synch?

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No, the D2CIM-DVUSB or D2CIM-VUSB is required for these features.

10. 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.

11. I have a few serial devices that I want to connect to a KX III. Can I?

Yes, the P2CIM-SER can be used to connect serial devices to a KX III.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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 III.