Raritan Computer Computer Accessories DCIM PS2 User Guide

Dominion® KX & KX II CIM Guide Version 3  
This document provides a guide for Computer Interface Module (CIM) usage for Dominion KX I  
and KX II, with answers to frequently asked questions.  
Dominion KX 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-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  
DCIM-USBG2*  
DCIM-USB (EOL)  
DCIM-SUSB (EOL)  
DCIM-SUN  
DCIM-USBG2*  
DCIM-USB (EOL)  
DCIM-SUSB (EOL)  
DCIM-SUN  
Dominion KX II CIMs  
Paragon I CIMs  
D2CIM-VUSB  
D2CIM-PWR  
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  
* - The DCIM-USBG2 is now the recommended USB and Sun USB CIM for KX I and KX II.  
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The New DCIM-USBG2 Replaces the DCIM-USB and DCIM-SUSB  
The new DCIM-USBG2, which replaces the DCIM-USB and DCIM-SUSB, is now available.  
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.  
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.  
End of Life (EOL) will be announced for the DCIM-USB and DCIM-SUSB in early October. The  
last time buy date for these CIMs is December 31, 2007.  
Dominion KX II DCIM-USBG2 Usage  
For Dominion KX II, the recommended usage depends on the features desired and the type of  
server and is as follows:  
Customer Needs  
CIM to Use  
Advanced features such as  
virtual media, absolute  
mouse synchronization and  
CIM firmware update  
D2CIM-VUSB  
Windows, Linux and Mac  
servers  
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 Paragon or Dominion KX. The P2CIM-SER is  
now certified with the Dominion KX II.  
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. It is powered via USB from the serial  
device or the PWR-SER-4 four port power adapter.  
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Frequently Asked Questions:  
1. Can I use the KX I DCIMs with KX II?  
Æ Yes, you can.  
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. Please note  
Virtual Media and Absolute Mouse Synchronization will not be supported in this case.  
4. My customer wants virtual media. What CIM do I need?  
Æ You need the D2CIM-VUSB. You also need to make sure that the target servers (USB  
port, OS and BIOS) support Virtual Media. See above.  
5. My 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  
management user interface.  
6. My customer wants virtual media in KX I. Can I connect the D2CIM-VUSB to a  
KX I?  
Æ No, the D2CIM-VUSB only works with KX II. KX I switches can never support virtual  
media due to hardware differences.  
7. The D2CIM-VUSB is too expensive. Is there an alternative?  
Æ You can purchase the D2CIM-VUSB in the 32 and 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.  
8. 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.  
9. 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.  
10. 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.  
11. Does the DCIM-USBG2 support virtual media and absolute mouse synch?  
Æ No, the D2CIM-VUSB is required for these features.  
12. What about Mac target servers? What CIM should be used?  
Æ For Mac target servers, we recommend the D2CIM-VUSB and absolute mouse mode.  
The “Absolute mouse scaling for MAC server” option must be enabled for the specific port  
on the Port Configurations page.  
13. 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.  
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