Appendix D: FAQs320Blade ServersCan I connect blade servers to the KX II?Yes. The KX II supports popular blade server models from the leadingblade server manufacturers: HP®, IBM® and Dell®.Which blade servers are supported?The following models are supported: Dell® PowerEdge® 1855, 1955 and M1000e HP BladeSystem c3000 and c7000 IBM® BladeCenter® H and ENote: IBM BladeCenter Model S, T, and HT are handled using the IBM(Other) selection.Are the Paragon Blade CIMs used?No, the Paragon II Blade CIM will not work with the KX II.Which CIM should I use?It depends on the type of KVM ports on the specific make and model ofthe blade server you are using. The following CIMs are supported:DCIM-PS2, DCIM-USBG2, D2CIM-VUSB and D2CIM-DVUSB.What types of access and control are available?The KX II provides automated & secure KVM access: (1) at-the-rack, (2)remotely over IP, (3) via CommandCenter and (4) by modem.Do I have to use hotkeys to switch between blades?Some blade servers require you to use hotkeys to switch betweenblades. With the KX II, you don't have to use these hotkeys. Just click onthe name of the blade server and the KX II will automatically switch tothat blade without the explicit use of the hotkey.Can I access the blade server's management module?Yes, you can define the URL of the management module and access itfrom the KX II or from CC-SG. If configured, one-click access isavailable.How many blade servers can I connect to a KX II?For performance and reliability reasons, you can connect up to 8 bladechassis to a KX II (regardless of model) or up to 4 for a KSX II.
