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USB Profiles
What is a USB profile?
Certain servers require a specifically configured USB interface for USB
based services such as virtual media. The USB Profile tailors the
Dominion KX II’s USB interface to the server to accommodate these
server specific characteristics.
Why would I use a USB profile?
USB Profiles are most often required at the BIOS level where there may
not be full support for the USB specification when accessing virtual
media drives.
However, profiles are sometimes used at the OS level, for example, for
mouse synchronization for Mac and Linux servers.
How is a USB profile used?
Individual or groups of ports can be configured by the administrator to
use a specific USB profile in the Dominion KX II’s Port Configuration
pages.
A USB profile can also be selected in the Dominion KX II client when
required.
What happens if I don't choose the correct USB profile?
Not choosing the right USB profile for a KVM target server can prevent a
mass storage device, mouse, or keyboard from working optimally or
working at all.
Do I always need to set a USB profile when I use virtual media?
No, in many cases, the default USB Profile is sufficient when using
virtual media at the OS level or operating at the BIOS level without
accessing virtual media.
What profiles are available?
See Available USB Profiles (on page 88).
Ho
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do I know which USB profile is best for a given target server?
The Generic profile is best for the vast majority of target servers. If this
profile does not work with a given KVM target server, you can choose the
appropriate USB profile in Available USB Profiles (on page 88). Select
the profile that
best matches your target server.
What is the purpose of a BIOS profile?