Appendix D: FAQs322InstallationBesides the device itself, what do I need to order from Raritan toinstall the KX II?Each server that connects to the KX II requires a Dominion or ParagonComputer Interface Module (CIM), an adapter that connects directly tothe keyboard, video, and mouse ports of the server.What kind of Cat5 cabling should be used in my installation?The KX II can use any standard UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cabling,whether Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6. Often in our manuals and marketingliterature, Raritan will simply say "Cat5" cabling for short. In actuality, anybrand UTP cable will suffice for the KX II.What types of servers can be connected to the KX II?The KX II is completely vendor independent. Any server withstandard-compliant keyboard, video, and mouse ports can be connected.How do I connect servers to the KX II?Servers that connect to the KX II require a Dominion or Paragon CIM,which connects directly to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of theserver. Then, connect each CIM to the KX II using standard UTP (twistedpair) cable such as Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6.How far can my servers be from the KX II?In general servers can be up to 150 feet (45 m) away from the KX IIdepending on the type of server. Refer to the Raritan website(www.raritan.com) or Target Server Connection Distance and VideoResolution for more information. For the new D2CIM-VUSB andD2CIM-DVUSB CIMs that support virtual media and Absolute MouseSynchronization, a 100 (30 m) foot range is recommended.Some operating systems lock up when I disconnect a keyboard ormouse during operation. What prevents servers connected to theKX II from locking up when I switch away from them?Each Dominion computer interface module (DCIM) dongle acts as avirtual keyboard and mouse to the server to which it is connected. Thistechnology is called KME (keyboard/mouse emulation). Raritan's KMEtechnology is data center grade, battle-tested, and far more reliable thanthat found in lower-end KVM switches: it incorporates more than 15years of experience and has been deployed to millions of serversworldwide.Are there any agents that must be installed on servers connected tothe KX II?
