Raritan Computer KX User Manual

Dominion® KX & KX II CIM Guide Version 6  
This document provides a guide for Computer Interface Module (CIM) usage for Dominion KX I and KX  
II, with answers to frequently asked questions. This guide has been updated for Release 2.1 (blade  
server feature) and the recently announced Dominion KX II Smart Card / CAC Solution.  
Dominion KX II CIM Compatibility  
Dominion KX II was designed to use multiple types of CIMs, including:  
The Dominion KX I CIMs (DCIMs): DCIM-PS2, DCIM-USBG2, DCIM-USB, DCIM-SUSB and  
DCIM-SUN can be used with KX I and KX II switches.  
The new Dominion KX II CIMs (D2CIMs): D2CIM-DVUSB, D2CIM-VUSB and D2CIM-PWR  
can only be used with KX II switches. They can not be used with KX I switches. These CIMs  
have a blue case.  
Select Paragon and Paragon II CIMs: the specific Paragon CIMs supported for Dominion KX  
II are listed below.  
Dominion KX I  
DCIM-PS2  
Dominion KX II  
DCIM-PS2  
Dominion KX I CIMs  
Dominion KX II CIMs  
DCIM-USBG2*  
DCIM-USB (EOL)  
DCIM-SUSB (EOL)  
DCIM-SUN  
DCIM-USBG2*  
DCIM-USB (EOL)  
DCIM-SUSB (EOL)  
DCIM-SUN  
D2CIM-VUSB  
D2CIM-PWR  
D2CIM-DVUSB  
Paragon I CIMs  
D2CIM-DVUSB  
UKVMPD  
UKVMPD  
UUSBPD  
UKVMC  
UUSBPD  
USKVMPD  
USKVMC  
USKVMPD  
UKVMC  
Paragon II CIMs  
P2CIM-PS2  
P2CIM-PS2DUAL  
P2CIM-USB  
P2CIM-USBG2  
P2CIM-AUSB  
P2CIM-SUSB  
P2CIM-SUN  
P2CIM-PWR  
P2CIM-AUSB  
P2CIM-PS2  
P2CIM-USB  
P2CIM-SUSB  
P2CIM-SUN  
P2CIM-SER  
P2CIM-SER-EU  
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Packages of 32 and 64 D2CIM-VUSB CIMs provide a discount for buying in volume. The U.S. list price  
for a single D2CIM-VUSB is $135, but is $125 per CIM when purchased in a pack of 32, and $120 per  
CIM for a pack of 64.  
Customers who do not want virtual media and absolute mouse synchronization should use the new  
DCIM-USBG2, which is less expensive at $99 U.S. list price.  
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 I and KX II  
For KX I switches, use the existing P2CIM-PWR CIM for both the existing RPC power strips and the  
new Dominion PX power strips  
For KX II switches, use the new D2CIM-PWR CIM for both the existing RPC power strips and the  
new Dominion PX power strips.  
Dominion KX I  
Dominion KX II  
RPC (Existing)  
P2CIM-PWR  
D2CIM-PWR  
Dominion PX (New)  
DCIM-USBG2 Replaces the DCIM-USB and DCIM-SUSB  
The DCIM-USBG2 replaces the DCIM-USB and DCIM-SUSB CIMs, which are now end-of-life. The  
Paragon II equivalent is the P2CIM-AUSB. The information below also applies to this CIM, which can  
be used with the Dominion KX II.  
The DCIM-USBG2 is the second generation version of these CIMs, 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.  
Important Note: You must power cycle the CIM if you change the switch setting while the CIM is  
connected to the target server.  
Steps to power cycle the CIM:  
1. Remove the USB connector from the target server. The video connector can remain in place.  
2. Wait 5 seconds.  
3. Reconnect the USB connector.  
You can configure the CIM using a setup menu for various operating modes, such as keyboard and  
mouse types and keyboard language. See the appendix at the end of this document for more  
information.  
The DCIM-USBG2 can be used for both KX I and KX II. It is a low cost CIM – US list price of $99 - but  
lacks the virtual media and absolute mouse features of the D2CIM-VUSB and D2CIM-DVUSB..  
Dominion KX II Recommended USB CIM Usage  
For Dominion KX II, the recommended usage depends on the features desired and the type of server  
and is as follows:  
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Customer Needs  
CIM to Use  
Advanced features: virtual  
media, absolute mouse  
synchronization  
Windows, Linux and Mac  
servers  
D2CIM-DVUSB  
BIOS use of Virtual Media  
Required for Smart Card  
use  
Advanced features: virtual  
media, absolute mouse  
synchronization  
D2CIM-VUSB  
Windows, Linux and Mac  
servers  
OS use of Virtual Media  
SUN USB Servers  
Unix Servers  
DCIM-USBG2  
DCIM-USBG2  
Basic CIM features  
USB Servers  
Dominion KX I DCIM-USBG2 Usage  
For Dominion KX I, the recommended usage depends on the firmware release as follows:  
Dominion KX I  
Release  
CIM to Use  
DCIM-USBG2 for USB and  
SUN USB Servers  
KX 1.3, KX 1.4, KX 1.4.x  
DCIM-USB  
KX 1.0.x, KX 1.1 and KX 1.2  
DCIM-SUSB (Sun USB)  
So most KX I customers should purchase the DCIM-USBG2, unless they are running a very old  
firmware release. Of course, customers can upgrade free of charge to new firmware and use the  
DCIM-USBG2 for increased reliability.  
Connect to Serial Devices with P2CIM-SER and Dominion KX II  
The P2CIM-SER (and P2CIM-SER-EU for European market) can be used to connect a serial device  
(networking device, headless server) to a Dominion KX II, Paragon II or Dominion KX.  
The P2CIM-SER converts serial device input to a standard KVM signal for use with Paragon II and  
Dominion KX I and KX II. The US List Price is $149. The CIM is powered via USB from the serial  
device or the PWR-SER-4 four port power adapter.  
CIM Usage for Blade Servers  
Release 2.1 and above supports access, control and management for Dell, HP and IBM Blade Servers.  
The type of CIM to be used for KVM access depends on the KVM ports on the blade chassis or blade  
server the CIM is connected to, and whether advanced features such as virtual media and absolute  
mouse synchronization are wanted and supported by the blade server.  
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CIMs are connected to blade servers in two ways: (1) connect CIMs to each individual blade server or  
(2) connect a CIM to the blade server chassis’ internal KVM switch or management module. The  
following table describes the supported methods:  
Blade Chassis  
CIM to  
Chassis  
CIM to  
Blade  
Dell 1855 & 1955  
Dell M1000e  
HP c7000  
9
9
9
9
9
HP c3000  
IBM S, H, E & HT  
IBM T  
9
9
9
Generic  
In general, most blade servers have USB ports, but certain older blade servers have PS2 ports. The  
following CIMs are used with blade servers:  
DCIM-PS2 –PS2 ports  
DCIM-USBG2 –USB ports, no virtual media  
D2CIM-VUSB – USB, virtual media (if blade server supports it)  
D2CIM-DVUSB – USB, BIOS virtual media (if blade server supports it)  
The supported and recommended CIMS for the different types of blade servers is as follows:  
Blade  
DCIM-PS2  
DCIM-USBG2  
D2CIM-VUSB  
D2CIM-DVUSB  
Chassis  
Dell 1855  
Dell1955  
9
9
9
9
(connected to blade)  
(connected to blade)  
(connected to blade)  
Dell  
9
M1000e  
HP c3000  
HP c7000  
9
9
9
(connected to blade)  
(connected to blade)  
(connected to blade)  
IBM H  
IBM E  
IBM S  
IBM HT  
9
9
9
Haven’t tested and  
certified these for virtual  
media  
IBM T  
9
9
Generic  
9
In the above table, if the check (9) is accompanied by the phrase “(connected to blade)”, then the  
CIM is connected to each individual blade server. Otherwise the CIM connects to the blade chassis’  
internal KVM switch or the management module.  
When connecting to individual Dell 1855/1995 blades, the “USB Front Dongle for Dell PowerEdge  
1855/1955” cable is required; manufacturer part number N8138 and Dell part number 310-6484.  
When connecting to individual HP c3000 and c7000 blades, the “HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable” is used;  
part # is 416003-001. Note: the internal KVM module for the HP c3000 is not supported in this  
release.  
Virtual media and advanced mouse synchronization is supported on blade servers where a CIM is  
connected to each blade server, assuming the operating system on the blade supports these features.  
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Virtual media is also supported on the IBM Blade Center E and H chassis when using the D2CIM-  
DVUSB with the gray USB plug connected to the media tray (front panel) and the black plug to the  
management module (back panel). The connection to the Media Tray (front panel) will require the use  
of an USB extension cable connected to the gray USB plug on the D2CIM-DVUSB. Auto-discovery  
must be enabled on the KX II Port Configuration page for virtual media to work.  
Please note that the Paragon blade server CIMs (P2CIM-AUSB-B and P2CIM-APS2-B) should not be  
used with the Dominion KX II.  
See the documentation and release notes for more information on the blade server feature.  
Smart Card Usage  
The Dominion KX II based Smart Card / CAC Solution was announced in March 2009, to be available  
in 2Q2009. The D2CIM-DVUSB is required for Smart Card and US government Common  
Access Card (CAC) use. No other CIM will support a Smart Card connection to a target server.  
Frequently Asked Questions:  
1. Can I use the KX I DCIMs with KX II?  
Æ Yes, you can. But these will not support virtual media and absolute mouse synchronization.  
2. Can I use the KX II D2CIMs with KX I?  
Æ No, the KX I was not designed to use these new CIMs.  
3. The server only has PS2 ports, what should I do for KX II?  
Æ Use the DCIM-PS2. Remember the KX I DCIMs will work with KX II.  
4. I would like to use virtual media. What CIM do I need?  
Æ 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.  
5. Which virtual media CIM should I purchase?  
Æ If you plan to use virtual media at the BIOS level or if you plan to use Smart Cards,  
then you should purchase the Dual USB CIM – D2CIM-DVUSB. This CIM will support virtual  
media in a wider set of BIOS as well as future Smart Card / CAC use. If you only plan to use  
virtual media at the OS level, then you can use the D2CIM-VUSB.  
6. 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. See the Release 2.0.10 documentation for more info.  
7. The customer wants absolute mouse synchronization, but not virtual media. How to  
handle this?  
Æ You can purchase the D2CIM-VUSB, but disable the virtual media permissions via the KX II’s  
management user interface.  
8. The customer wants virtual media in KX I. Can I connect the D2CIM-VUSB to a KX I?  
Æ No, the D2CIM-DVUSB and D2CIM-VUSB will only work with KX II. KX I switches can never  
support virtual media due to hardware differences.  
9. The D2CIM-VUSB is too expensive. Is there an alternative?  
Æ 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 $99 U.S. List Price.  
10. I want to connect a PX to a Dominion KX II. How do I do this?  
Æ You should use the D2CIM-PWR to connect a PX (or the existing RPC) to a KX II.  
11. I want to connect a PX to a Dominion KX I. How do I do this?  
Æ You should use the P2CIM-PWR to connect a PX (or the existing RPC) to a KX I.  
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12. Why did you develop the DCIM-USBG2?  
Æ The DCIM-USBG2 has a more modern architecture based on the P2CIM-AUSB. It replaces  
the DCIM-USB and DCIM-SUSB (via switch on the CIM) and supports more server types. It can  
be used with both KX I and KX II.  
13. Does the DCIM-USBG2 support virtual media and absolute mouse synch?  
Æ No, the D2CIM-DVUSB or D2CIM-VUSB is required for these features.  
14. What about Mac target servers? What CIM should be used?  
Æ 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.  
15. I have a few serial devices that I want to connect to a KX II. Can I?  
Yes, the P2CIM-SER can be used to connect serial devices to a KX II.  
16. 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.  
17. 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.  
18. 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 II.  
19. Can I use an existing D2CIM-DVUSB for Smart Card/CAC use?  
Yes, but it must be upgraded with the new Smart Card firmware, when available. The CIM will  
be automatically upgraded if it is connected to the Dominion KX II switch when the switch is  
upgraded.  
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The DCIM-USBG2 Setup Menu  
This setup menu allows you to configure the CIM for various settings, such as keyboard and mouse  
types and keyboard language. To access the menu, press the Left-CTL and Num Lock keys  
simultaneously when a text editor window (in text input mode) has the focus on the target server. All  
settings are saved in non-volatile memory so the CIM will “remember” these settings. The setup  
menu as shown in Microsoft Windows Notepad is as follows:  
Section 1  
Section 2  
Section 3  
Section 4  
The first line identifies the CIM FW and HW versions. The FW version is in hexadecimal.  
Section 1 defines the user keyboard language setting. If you are using a German keyboard, for  
example, you will enter 09 at the menu prompt (>).  
Section 2 defines additional keyboard settings:  
Lazy LED Update. When off, the CIM sends all LED status messages from the target server to  
the switch. When on, the CIM sends only status messages that are different from the message  
sent previously. Some target servers send the same status continually, possibly overloading  
the switch. This option prevents the overload.  
Sun Fire Patch. A new option introduced in firmware 0EF handles the non-standard USB  
operation of some Sun Fire target servers. If these servers do not receive a keyboard packet  
periodically, they assume the keyboard and mouse are disconnected and do not respond to  
further input. When the switch is in the 'S' position, and the feature is enabled (default), the  
CIM sends an empty keyboard packet every 500 milliseconds. The feature can be disabled via  
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the CIM setup menu. It is safe to leave this feature on, even when not required as the only  
side effect will be unnecessary data sent to the target server.  
Section 3 defines the mouse type. Standard 3-button wheel mice (m0) and up to 8-button mice and  
trackballs (m1) are supported currently. The proper driver for the mouse must be installed on the  
target server.  
Section 4 displays the current settings.  
This setup menu information also applies to the Paragon II P2CIM-AUSB.  
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