The USB 2.0 virtual media SIP (server interface pod) with CAC (common access card) from Dell support is a high-resolution usb2-based SIP that supports virtual media (VM) and Smart cards/CAC. It provides full speed (12 Mbps) throughput that allows the administrator to remotely install/patch software, saving valuable time. In addition, the USB2/VM/CAC SIP also enables the Multi-Factor authentication required in secure environments. Like all Dell sips, it converts the keyboard, monitor, and mouse signals from a server and drives them through a single Cat5 cable, eliminating the typical KVM cable management headaches. The USB2/VM/CAC SIP draws its power from the server and has a "keep alive" capability that is designed to keep your server working properly with or without connectivity to the KVM switch.