Chapter 7: Using the KVM Client83Number of Supported Virtual Media DrivesWith the virtual media feature, you can mount up to two drives (ofdifferent types) that are supported by the USB profile currently applied tothe target server. These drives are accessible for the duration of theKVM session.For example, you can mount a specific CD-ROM, use it, and thenphysically disconnect it when you are done. The CD-ROM virtual media“channel” will remain open, however, so that you can virtually mountanother CD-ROM. These virtual media “channels” remain open until theKVM session is closed as long as the USB profile supports it.To use virtual media, connect/attach the media to the User Station ornetwork file server that you want to access from the target server.This needs not be the first step, but it must be done prior to attemptingto access this media.SmartCard ReaderIf any target server requires a smart card for authentication, then mounta smart card reader onto it.If other virtual devices than the card reader are also required,it isstrongly recommended to connect them prior to the card reader.Otherwise, a USB reconfiguration is triggered, forcing a user logout ofthe target's operating system, which requires the user to log in again.Make sure you meet the following requirements for mounting a cardreader to a target server.CIMs required for mounting a smart card reader:• D2CIM-DVUSB• D2CIM-DVUSB-DVI• D2CIM-DVUSB-HDMI• D2CIM-DVUSB-DPSupported card readers:• Refer to the topic titled "Supported and Unsupported Smart CardReaders" in the KX III KVM switch's user documentation, which isaccessible from its application or the Dominion KX III section of theRaritan website'sSupport page(http://www.raritan.com/support/).Target server requirements:• Refer to the topic titled "Target Server Requirements" in the KX IIIKVM switch's user documentation.
