Supported CIMs for Blade Chassis

The following CIMs are supported for blade chassis being managed through the KX III:

Following is a table containing supported CIMs for each blade chassis model that the KX III supports.

Blade chassis

Connection method

Recommended CIM(s)

Generic

If a D2CIM-VUSB or D2CIM-DVUSB is used when connecting to a blade-chassis configured as Generic, you will be able to select the USB profiles from the Port Configuration page and the client's USB Profile menu. However, virtual media is not supported for generic blade chassis and the Virtual Media menu is disabled on the client.

  • DCIM-PS2
  • DCIM-USBG2

Cisco® UCS Server Chassis

The Cisco KVM cable (N20-BKVM) enables you to perform server blade administration, configuration, and diagnostic procedures by connecting video and USB devices directly to the server blade.

Source: Cisco UCS 5108 Server Chassis Installation Guide

  • DCIM-USBG2
  • D2CIM-VUSB
  • D2CIM-DVUSB

Dell® PowerEdge 1855

Includes one of the three KVM modules :

  • Analog KVM Ethernet switch module (standard)
  • Digital Access KVM switch module (optional)
  • KVM switch module (standard on systems sold prior to April, 2005)

    These switches provide a custom connector that allows two PS/2 and one video device to be connected to the system.

    Source: Dell PowerEdge 1855 User Guide

  • DCIM-PS2

Dell PowerEdge 1955

One of two types of KVM modules may be installed:

  • Analog KVM switch module
  • Digital Access KVM switch module

    Both modules enable you to connect a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse and video monitor to the system (using a custom cable provided with the system).

    Source: Dell PowerEdge 1955 Owner's Manual

  • DCIM-PS2

Dell PowerEdge M1000e

The KVM Switch Module (iKVM) is Integrated with this chassis.

The iKVM is compatible with the following peripherals:

  • USB keyboards, USB pointing devices
  • VGA monitors with DDC support.

    Source: Dell Chassis Management Controller, Firmware Version 1.0, User Guide

  • DCIM-USBG2

HP® BladeSystem c3000

The HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable enables you to perform blade chassis administration, configuration, and diagnostic procedures by connecting video and USB devices directly to the server blade.

Source: HP Proliant BL480c Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide

  • DCIM-USBG2
  • D2CIM-VUSB
  • D2CIM-DVUSB (for standard KVM port operation without a KVM option)

HP BladeSystem c7000

The HP c-Class Blade SUV Cable enables you to perform server blade administration, configuration, and diagnostic procedures by connecting video and USB devices directly to the server blade.

Source: HP ProLiant BL480c Server Blade Maintenance and Service Guide

  • DCIM-USBG2
  • D2CIM-VUSB
  • D2CIM-DVUSB (for standard KVM port operation)

IBM® BladeCenter® S

The Advanced Management Module (AMM) provides system management functions and keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) multiplexing for all blade chassis.

The AMM connections include: a serial port, video connection, remote management port (Ethernet), and two USB v2.0 ports for a keyboard and mouse.

Source: Implementing the IBM BladeCenter S Chassis

  • DCIM-USBG2

IBM BladeCenter H

The BladeCenter H chassis ships standard with one Advanced Management Module.

Source: IBM BladeCenter Products and Technology

  • DCIM-USBG2
  • D2CIM-DVUSB

IBM BladeCenter E

The current model BladeCenter E chassis (8677-3Rx) ships standard with one Advanced Management Module.

Source: IBM BladeCenter Products and Technology

  • DCIM-USBG2
  • D2CIM-DVUSB

IBM BladeCenter T

The BladeCenter T chassis ships standard with one Advanced Management Module.

In contrast to the standard BladeCenter chassis, the KVM module and the Management Module in the BladeCenter T chassis are separate components. The front of the Management Module only features the LEDs for displaying status. All Ethernet and KVM connections are fed through to the rear to the LAN and KVM modules.

The KVM module is a hot swap module at the rear of the chassis providing two PS/2 connectors for keyboard and mouse, a systems-status panel, and a HD-15 video connector.

Source: IBM BladeCenter Products and Technology

  • DCIM-PS2

IBM BladeCenter HT

The BladeCenter HT chassis ships standard with one Advanced Management Module. This module provides the ability to manage the chassis as well as providing the local KVM function.

Source: IBM BladeCenter Products and Technology

  • DCIM-USBG2

Note: In order to support Auto-discovery, IBM BladeCenter Models H and E must use AMM with firmware version BPET36K or later.

Note: In the case of IBM Blade Center Models E and H, the KX III only supports auto-discovery for AMM[1] as the acting primary management module.

Note: Audio is disabled for all KVM switch targets.

See Also

Configuring Blade Chassis

Generic Blade Chassis Configuration

Blade Chassis Configuration Options

Manual and Auto-Discovery Blade Chassis Configuration

Hot Key Sequences to Access Blade Chassis

Link to a Blade Chassis Interface - Blade Chassis Managed Links

Managing Blade Chassis

Dell Blade Chassis Configuration

IBM Blade Chassis Configuration

Tips for Adding a Web Browser Interface

HP and Cisco UCS Blade Chassis Configuration (Port Group Management)

Supported Blade Chassis Models

Required and Recommended Blade Chassis Configurations

Blade Chassis Sample URL Formats