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Appendix D: FAQs 

 

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 

 (on page 88). 

How 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 

 (on page 88). Select 

the profile that best matches your target server. 

What is the purpose of a    BIOS profile?