User guide

Dominion KX II – Frequently Asked Questions
© 2012 Raritan Inc. Page 15 of 18 V1098 R6 May 2012
Can I connect an existing
analog KVM switch to
Dominion KX II?
Yes. Analog KVM switches can be connected to one of Dominion KX II’s server
ports. Simply use a PS/2 or USB computer interface module (CIM), and attach it
to the user ports of the existing analog KVM switch.
Analog KVM switches supporting hotkey-based switching on their local ports
can be tiered to a Dominion KX II switch and switched via a consolidated port
list, both remotely and in the data center.
Please note that analog KVM switches vary in their specifications and Raritan
cannot guarantee the interoperability of any particular third-party analog KVM
switch. Contact Raritan technical support for further information.
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)
What type of video is
supported by your CIMs?
Our CIMs have traditionally supported analog VGA video. Three new CIMs
support digital video formats, including DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort. These are
the D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI, D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI and D2CIM-DVUSB-DP.
Can I use computer
interface modules (CIMs)
from Paragon, Raritan’s
analog matrix KVM switch,
with Dominion KX II?
Yes. Certain Paragon computer interface modules (CIMs) may work with
Dominion KX II. (Please check the Raritan Dominion KX II Release Notes on the
website for the latest list of certified CIMs.)
However, because Paragon CIMs cost more than Dominion KX II CIMs (as they
incorporate technology for video transmission of up to 1,000 feet [304 m]), it is
not generally advisable to purchase Paragon CIMs for use with Dominion KX II.
Also note that when connected to Dominion KX II, Paragon CIMs transmit video
at a distance of up to 150 feet (46 m), the same as Dominion KX II CIMs – not at
1,000 feet (304 m), as they do when connected to Paragon.
Can I use Dominion KX II
computer interface modules
(CIMs) with Paragon,
Raritan’s analog matrix
KVM switch?
No. Dominion KX II computer interface modules (CIMs) transmit video at ranges
of 50 feet to 150 feet (15 m to 46 m) and thus do not work with Paragon, which
requires CIMs that transmit video at a range of 1,000 feet (304 m). To ensure
that all Raritan’s customers experience the very best quality video available in
the industry – a consistent Raritan characteristic – Dominion series CIMs do not
interoperate with Paragon.
Does Dominion KX II
support Paragon Dual
CIMs?
Yes. The Dominion KX II now supports Paragon II Dual CIMs (P2CIM-
APS2DUAL and P2CIM-AUSBDUAL), which can connect servers in the data
center to two different Dominion KX II switches.
If one KX II switch is not available, the server can be accessed through the
second KX II switch, providing redundant access and doubling the level of
remote KVM access.
Please note these are Paragon CIMs, so they do not support the KX II advanced
features such as virtual media, absolute mouse, etc.
Security
Is the Dominion KX II FIPS
140-2 Certified?
The Dominion KX II uses an embedded FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic
module running on a Linux platform per FIPS 140-2 implementation guidelines.
This cryptographic module is used for encryption of KVM session traffic
consisting of video, keyboard, mouse, virtual media and smart card data.
What kind of encryption
does Dominion KX II use?
Dominion KX II uses industry-standard (and extremely secure) 256-bit AES,
128-bit AES or 128-bit encryption, both in its SSL communications as well as its
own data stream. Literally no data is transmitted between remote clients and
Dominion KX II that is not completely secured by encryption.