Chapter 6: KX III KVM Clients291Smart CardsUsing the KX III, you are able to mount a smart card reader onto a targetserver to support smart card authentication and related applications.For a list of supported smart cards, smart card readers, and additionalsystem requirements, seeSmart Card Minimum SystemRequirements, CIMs and Supported/Unsupported Smart CardReaders (on page 291).Note: The USB Smart Card token (eToken NG-OTP) is only supportedfrom the remote client.Smart card reader mounting is also supported from the Local Console.SeeLocal Console Smart Card Access (on page 396) in your Dominiondevice help.Smart Card Minimum System Requirements, CIMs andSupported/Unsupported Smart Card ReadersBefore you begin using a smart card reader, review the following:•Smart Card Minimum System Requirements (on page 431)•Supported Computer Interface Module (CIMs) Specifications (onpage 423)• Supported and Unsupported Smart Card ReadersAuthentication When Accessing a Smart Card ReaderWhen accessing a server remotely, you can select an attached smartcard reader and mount it onto the server.Smart card authentication is used with the target server, it is not used tolog into the device. Therefore, changes to smart card PIN andcredentials do not require updates to device accounts.PC Share Mode and Privacy Settings when Using Smart CardsWhen PC-Share mode is enabled on the device, multiple users can shareaccess to a target server.However, when a smart card reader is connected to a target, the devicewill enforce privacy regardless of the PC-Share mode setting.In addition, if you join a shared session on a target server, the smart cardreader mounting will be disabled until exclusive access to the targetserver becomes available.
