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Appendix D: FAQs
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Blade Servers
Can I connect blade servers to the KSX II?
Yes. The KSX II supports popular blade server models from the leading
blade 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 E
Note: 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 KSX II.
Which CIM should I use?
It depends on the type of KVM ports on the specific make and model of
the 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 KSX 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 between
blades. With the KSX II, you don't have to use these hotkeys. Just click
on the name of the blade server and the KSX II will automatically switch
to that 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 it
from the KSX II or from CC-SG. If configured, one-click access is
available.
How many blade servers can I connect to a KSX II?
For performance and reliability reasons, you can connect up to 8 blade
chassis to a KX II (regardless of model) or up to 4 for a KSX II.