Appendix D: FAQs302InstallationBesides the device itself, what do I need to order from Raritan toinstall the Dominion KX II?Each server that connects to the Dominion KX II requires a Dominion orParagon Computer Interface Module (CIM), an adapter that connectsdirectly to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of the server.What kind of Cat5 cabling should be used in my installation?The Dominion KX II can use any standard UTP (unshielded twisted pair)cabling, whether Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6. Often in our manuals andmarketing literature, Raritan will simply say “Cat5” cabling for short. Inactuality, any brand UTP cable will suffice for the Dominion KX II.What types of servers can be connected to the Dominion KX II?The Dominion 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 Dominion KX II?Servers that connect to the Dominion KX II require a Dominion orParagon CIM, which connects directly to the keyboard, video, and mouseports of the server. Then, connect each CIM to the Dominion KX II usingstandard UTP (twisted pair) cable such as Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6.How far can my servers be from the Dominion KX II?In general servers can be up to 150 feet (45 m) away from the DominionKX II depending on the type of server. Refer to the Raritan website(www.raritan.com) or Target Server Connection Distance and VideoResolution (on page 249) for more information. For the newD2CIM-VUSB and D2CIM-DVUSB CIMs that support virtual media andAbsolute Mouse Synchronization, a 100 (30 m) foot range isrecommended.Some operating systems lock up when I disconnect a keyboard ormouse during operation. What prevents servers connected to theDominion KX 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 15 yearsof experience and has been deployed to millions of servers worldwide.Are there any agents that must be installed on servers connected tothe Dominion KX II?
