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  • Page 1 User Manual Paragon II...
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  • Page 3 Copyright © 2003 Raritan Computer, Inc. PII-0A-E December 2003 255-30-6000 Raritan Computer Inc. Raritan Computer Europe, B.V. 400 Cottontail Lane Eglantierbaan 16 Somerset, NJ 08873 2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel The Netherlands Tel. 1-732-764-8886 Tel. 31-10-284-4040 Fax. 1-732-764-8887 Fax. 31-10-284-4049 E-mail: sales@raritan.com...
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  • Page 5: Fcc Information

    Product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Z-Series, Paragon, MasterConsole MX , MasterConsole MXU2, MasterConsole II, MasterConsole SMX, ConsoleSwitch and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Raritan Computer, Inc. PS/2, RS/6000, and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Package Contents...4 Chapter 2: Installation... 5 Basic Installation ...5 Initial Administrative Testing ...7 Paragon II Front Panel Display and Controls ...8 Initial Configuration ...12 Using the OSUI for Initial Configuration ...12 Installing a Paragon System with a Single Base Unit ...13 Installing a Cascaded Paragon System ...17...
  • Page 8 Appendix B: User Station Direct Mode ... 65 Appendix C: Configuration and Compatibility... 67 Configuration Matrix ...67 Compatibility Matrix...67 Appendix D: Paragon II Rack Mount ... 69 Forward Mount ...69 Rear Mount ...70 Appendix E: Using AUATC for RS-232 Access ... 71 Introduction to the AUATC ...71...
  • Page 9 Figure 40 User Station Profile Screen ...38 Figure 41 Network Settings Menu ...41 Figure 42 Connecting a Z-CIM as a Tier to Paragon II ...46 Figure 43 IBM x330 Tiered from a Paragon II Matrix Switch ...49 Figure 44 Single Base Configuration...52 Figure 45 Multiple Base Configuration ...53...
  • Page 10 II U ARAGON ANUAL Figure 47 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT832M and P2-UMT832S...55 Figure 48 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT832M and P2-UMT832S...55 Figure 49 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT832M and P2-UMT832S...56 Figure 50 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT1664M and P2-UMT832S...56 Figure 51 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT832M and P2-UMT1664S...56...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Raritan’s Paragon II! The Paragon family is about breaking away from the traditional, expensive model of server management – one server, one dedicated monitor, one dedicated keyboard. Paragon allows for a single user station (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) for multiple servers –...

  • Page 12: Product Photos

    II U ARAGON ANUAL Product Photos Figure 1 Paragon II Base Units Figure 2 P2-UMT832, P2-UST, and P2CIM-PS2...

  • Page 13: Product Features

    Flexible, multi-level security for authorized server access Three system operation modes - private, public, and share Flash firmware upgrades via network port Paragon Manager™ Windows application provides streamlined administration of Paragon II infrastructure, including adding, deleting or modifying user profiles, event logging, and database backup/restore OSUI support for IBM x330 with C2T technology Seamless compatibility with Raritan’s MasterConsole MXU2 and Z-Series 4200U...

  • Page 14: Package Contents

    Package Contents Each Paragon Base Unit (P2-UMT242, P2-UMT442, P2-UMT832M, or P2-UMT1664M) ships with: (1) Base Unit (2) 20-ft. (6.1-m) CAT5 test cables (1) Pair of rackmount brackets and associated screws (1) 6-ft. (1.8-m) AC power cord RUMT-1U-LM304 Rackmount kit CAT5 admin cable Raritan’s User’s Manual CD Quick Setup and Installation Guide The Paragon Stacking Units ship with:...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Installation

    HAPTER NSTALLATION Chapter 2: Installation Important! The Paragon and all devices you want to attach to it must be unplugged and powered OFF prior to installation. Basic Installation 1. Connect power cord to the Main Switching Unit. Optional Stacking Support: Connect power cord to a Stacking Unit.

  • Page 16: Figure 3 Installation Diagram

    II U ARAGON ANUAL Optional Figure 3 Installation Diagram...

  • Page 17: Initial Administrative Testing

    HAPTER NSTALLATION Initial Administrative Testing To verify that an attached server can be viewed and controlled through the Paragon system: 1. When you first power ON the Paragon Base Unit, an attached User Station, and the User Station’s attached monitor; a Login Menu will be displayed on the monitor. Type admin (all lowercase) in the User Name field and press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 18: Paragon Ii Front Panel Display And Controls

    5. The [ENT] button is used for confirming and executing selected function. Start-Up Display: When a Paragon II unit is powered ON, it performs a start-up test. It checks each channel and user port to ensure proper operation. Normal Display: After start-up test, LCD panel displays two lines of messages: 1.

  • Page 19: Figure 7 Lcd Normal Display

    Power Up Option: If you hold down the [FUNC] button on the front panel of the Paragon II unit during Power Up, the Paragon II unit will clear its database and reset to factory defaults. Confirm functions by pressing the [ENT] button on the front panel.

  • Page 20: Figure 11 Display Ver. And Sn

    1. Display Ver./SN (Firmware Version and Serial Number): Displays current version of firmware and unit’s serial number. Firmware: 2C1 SN: CPB80347 2. Test User UST1 (User Station): Used by administrator to check if user stations (UST1s) are functioning properly. Press the [ ] or [ ] button to change user port number. Display will read “OK”, “None”, or “Failed.

  • Page 21: Figure 16 Auto Configure

    Factory “Function” Reset: Hold the [ ] and [ ] buttons on the front panel of the Paragon II unit simultaneously while pressing the [FUNC] button. When the front panel stops scrolling, release the [ ] and [ ] buttons, wait an additional three seconds, then release the [FUNC] button.

  • Page 22: Initial Configuration

    Paragon system with a single Base Unit. See Appendix B: User Station Direct Mode, to install a “direct mode” User Station-to-CIM system with no Base Units. See Chapter 5: Paragon II and Z- CIM to install a Z-CIM and a local PC in your system.

  • Page 23: Installing A Paragon System With A Single Base Unit

    HAPTER NSTALLATION Installing a Paragon System with a Single Base Unit If installing a single Paragon Base Unit, keep in mind the maximum numbers of user stations and server CPUs you can connect: 2 user stations and 42 CPUs to a P2-UMT242 4 user stations and 42 CPUs to a P2-UMT442 8 user stations and 32 CPUs to a P2-UMT832M 16 user stations and 64 CPUs to a P2-UMT1664M...

  • Page 24: Figure 19 Login Menu For A P2-Umt832M

    3. Initially configure the User Station. The Login Menu should be displayed on the User Station’s attached monitor. If the [Scroll Lock] LED on the User Station’s attached keyboard is blinking, the Paragon is ready to accept hotkey commands, which can be used with the OSUI to login, select servers, or administer the system. If the monitor instead displays a “...No connection to Paragon...”...

  • Page 25: Figure 21 Administration Menu

    AUATC (serial CPUs, routers, etc.): Please see Appendix E: Using AUATC for RS-232 Access for installation instructions. Z-CIM (local [single-user] IBM PS/2 compatible CPUs): Please see Chapter 5: Paragon II and Z-CIM for installation instructions. b. Plug in and power ON the CPU. If the P2CIM-PS2 is installed and operating properly, the P2CIM-PS2’s green LED will start blinking: once per second while the P2CIM-PS2 is idle, more...

  • Page 26: Figure 22 Channel Configuration Menu Of A P2-Umt832M

    The Channel Configuration menu will appear. Use the up- and down-arrow keys to move the yellow highlight to the Name field for the channel port number where you installed the CPU and press the [Enter] key. The highlight should turn light blue. Figure 22 Channel Configuration Menu of a P2-UMT832M d.

  • Page 27: Installing A Cascaded Paragon System

    Installing a Cascaded Paragon System Paragon II’s channel port capacity can be expanded by installing a cascade of Base Units. In a “two-tiered” cascaded system, one or more subsidiary Base Units are connected to the channel ports of a master Base Unit.

  • Page 28: Figure 24 Selection Menu

    6. Configure the channel ports in your system. (Check the [Scroll Lock] LED on one of your user-station keyboards. If it is blinking, the Paragon is ready to accept hotkey commands from that user station. Hotkey commands can be used with the OSUI to login, select servers, or administer the system.) At the Login Menu, type admin in the User Name field and press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 29: Figure 26 Channel Configuration Menu For A P2-Umt832M

    HAPTER NSTALLATION d. The Channel Configuration menu will appear. Use the up- and down-arrow keys and [PageUp] and [PageDown] keys to approach channel ports to which subsidiary Base Units are connected. These will be shown in white with their default device names in the Name column and their types in the Device column: “P242”...

  • Page 30: Installing A Paragon Stacking Switch

    Base Unit’s configuration as described in steps 6b through 6e of the section Installing a Paragon II with a Single Base Unit, earlier in this chapter. Important! If you rearrange a cascaded system or dismantle one and rebuild it differently later, you must perform a soft reset on each Base Unit in the new cascade.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Operation - User Functions

    User names are not case-sensitive.) When finished, press the [Enter] key. 2. Paragon II will prompt you if a password is necessary. If so, type your password and press the [Enter] key. The default password for the admin user is raritan (all lowercase; passwords are case-sensitive).

  • Page 32: Figure 28 Selection Menu For A P2-Umt832M

    3. The Selection Menu will appear. To view other menus, use the function keys as described in the Help Menu section later in this chapter. Figure 28 Selection Menu for a P2-UMT832M Note: To Log out of the Paragon II system, press the function key [F9] while the OSUI is on-screen.

  • Page 33: Selecting A Server

    Other columns in the channel port-ID view include “No” – the channel port’s “key number” (internally assigned by the Paragon II and not changeable by user) and “Scn” – the individual scan-delay time in seconds (unless the channel port has a subsidiary Base Unit attached to it, in which case the Scn column will show “- -”.)

  • Page 34: Figure 30 Selection Menu In Order By Name

    [PageUp] and [PageDown] keys on your keyboard to move between the pages. Once you have selected a CPU as described on the following pages, Paragon II will switch to that channel port. If “ID Display” is enabled, a display will appear to identify the chosen channel port for the number of seconds set at the top of your screen.
  • Page 35 However, if the Paragon system is in PC Share Mode, another user may currently be accessing the server. Channel port is unavailable, currently being accessed by another user. (This happens only when the Paragon II system is in Private Mode.) Yellow Channel port is unavailable for control (being controlled by another user), but video can be viewed.

  • Page 36: User Customization

    User Customization When the OSUI is active, invoke the User Profile Menu by pressing function key [F4]. This menu displays Paragon II’s configuration and allows you to set preferred operating parameters for individual user accounts. To view or change your user profile: 1.

  • Page 37: User Profile Parameters And How To Change Settings

    User Profile Parameters and How to Change Settings Scan Mode: Indicates how Paragon II determines the length of time to pause at each channel port during autoscanning. Default setting is “Global” – the system pauses at each channel port for the same length of time (length of your choosing).

  • Page 38: Help Menu

    II U ARAGON ANUAL You can change, delete, or reinstate your password (if “Allow Blank Password” is set to “Yes”) while the User Profile Menu is on-screen by pressing [P]. Type your old password at the first prompt. Type a new password up to eight characters long at the next prompt, and press the [Enter] key.

  • Page 39: Keyboard-Controlled Osui Functions

    Administrator only: Toggle autoscan on or off [F7] Administrator only: Toggle autoskip on or off [F8] View the Information Menu to see the version numbers of the Paragon II’s firmware and hardware, the number of accessible Base Units, the total number of accessible servers, etc. [F9]...

  • Page 40: Information Menu

    II U ARAGON ANUAL Information Menu When the OSUI is open, activate the Information Menu by pressing function key [F8]. This menu displays the “vital statistics” of the User Station that your user station is attached to, including its firmware and hardware revisions, its serial number, which console port (user port) on the Base Unit attached to it, and the number of KVM switches and PC CPUs that can be accessed through it.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Operation - Administrator Functions

    The Administration Menu Administrators can use the Administration Menu to set security classes, maintain user names and privileges, and manage the system configuration, including controlling user access to Paragon II and all connected devices. Note: Administrative user IDs assigned to group 00 have complete access to all of the Administration Menu’s submenus.

  • Page 42: Guidelines For System Configuration

    Device ID: Type in the desired name for the single or master Paragon II Base Unit. It is important for Base Units in a cascaded system with multiple Base Units to have distinctive names, so that users can tell them apart.
  • Page 43 HAPTER PERATION DMINISTRATOR zeroes if necessary, type in a two-digit number of minutes from 01 to 99, or use the up- and down- arrow keys to increment and decrement the current value by 1 respectively. The default setting is 05. If Logoff Timeout is set to “Off,” the number in this field will have no effect. Operation Mode: Any of the three ways in which the Paragon system handles requests from multiple users for access to the same channel port.

  • Page 44: User Configuration

    User Configuration As administrator, use the User Configuration Menu to add, delete, and edit user names and security rights, and to display the current connection status for each user. Figure 36 The “left end” of the User Configuration Menu This menu displays one user’s information in each row. There are two “sides” of this menu, indicated by the right-pointing arrow at the top of the menu.

  • Page 45: Figure 37 The "Right End" Of The User Configuration Menu

    “user99” will contain three digits. Delete a user by moving the highlight to a user name and pressing [Delete]. Paragon II will ask for confirmation; if you respond by pressing [Y], that user account will be deleted from the system.

  • Page 46: Channel Configuration

    As administrator, use the Channel Configuration Menu to edit or initialize a P2CIM-PS2. You can change the device name, individual scan rate, device type, and group IDs associated with each server or device. When you save Channel Configuration changes, Paragon II will update each affected P2CIM-PS2 as necessary.

  • Page 47: Figure 39 The "Right End" Of The Channel Configuration Menu

    4: O – A HAPTER PERATION DMINISTRATOR UNCTIONS While the cursor is in the Device column, press [Tab] or the right-arrow key to move to the “right end” of this menu and display devices’ group information: The Group columns display which groups (if any) the device has been assigned to.

  • Page 48: User Station Profile

    If your monitor switches too much between resolutions, or takes too long to sync up when you scan or switch channel ports on Paragon II (if it is an LCD monitor), you can set a video delay for channel port switching at your user station.

  • Page 49: Group Settings (Access Rights)

    HAPTER PERATION DMINISTRATOR Group Settings (Access Rights) To assign access rights to users and security levels to server CPUs in a Paragon system, assign users to user groups with defined rights and CPUs to channel port groups with defined accessibility. Each group can contain multiple users or CPUs.

  • Page 50: Recommendations

    Recommendations Systems Requiring High Security: Raritan Computer recommends assigning IDs of 10 through 99 to computers requiring high protection. This will make them less accessible than computers with IDs of 00 or 01 through 09. Main System Administrator and Assistant Administrators: Although any user may be assigned Administrative Privileges, Raritan recommends the user ID “00”...

  • Page 51: Network Settings

    Use the arrow keys to scroll over to each byte and change the IP as needed. The default IP address is 192.168.0.192. Net Mask: The net mask for the Paragon II unit is set at a default value of 255.255.255.0. Reset this as necessary.

  • Page 52: Autoscanning And Autoskipping

    To force the system to skip over vacant channel ports, an administrator must turn on autoskipping. While logged in to Paragon II, administrators can press [F7] to turn autoskipping on and off. When autoskipping is turned on, the Paragon will automatically skip vacant ports while autoscanning or when a user tries to switch to such a port manually.

  • Page 53: Power Management

    Configuring and Naming the Power Strip Activate the Paragon II OSUI. The new power strip should appear in the appropriate channel port under the name PCR8, PCS12, or PCS20, depending on the model type. The Power Strip will be treated exactly like a second tier device.

  • Page 54: Controlling Power To An Outlet

    Outlets / Access Denied” message will appear and the action will be cancelled. If Paragon II sees that this target is associated with at least one power outlet, it will switch to that target. The OSUI will remain on-screen, displaying a list of power outlets associated with the target. This allows users to see the target before power is cycled to it.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5: Paragon Ii And Z-Cim

    HAPTER ARAGON Chapter 5: Paragon II and Z-CIM If you have a local PC CPU that you want only the user(s) at a certain user station to be able to access, but you want that user station to be able to access the CPUs attached to the Paragon system as well, insert a P2CIM-PS2 dual-access CIM between a User Station and a Base Unit.

  • Page 56: Connecting Z-Cims As Tiers

    CIM chain and all Z4200U components must be powered OFF prior to installation. Connect a Z-CIM as a Tier: 1. Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to the channel port on the Paragon II unit reserved for the Z-CIM chain.
  • Page 57 3. Press [F5] to go the Administration Menu and select the Channel Configuration submenu. 4. Use the [ ] and [ ] or the [Page Up] and [Page Down] keys to highlight the Paragon II channel where the Z-CIM was just added.
  • Page 58 Attach Z-CIM to Computer to be Added: For UKVMSPD Z-CIM: 1. Connect the 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse and HD15 video connectors on the UKVMSPD Z- CIM to computer’s keyboard, mouse, and video ports. For UKVMSC Z-CIM with local port: 1.

  • Page 59: Chapter 6: Ibm X330

    An IBM x330 rack of up to 42 servers can be accommodated for each Paragon II Matrix Switch channel port. This Paragon II feature lets users name each x330 server in the rack and see that name in a Paragon II Selection Menu, instead of utilizing blind x330 shortcut key switching techniques.
  • Page 60 IBM x330 servers to be connected. 2. Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to the reserved channel port on the back of the Paragon II unit. 3. Connect the other end of the category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 port on a Raritan CIM - UKVMP-x330 or UKVMC-x330.

  • Page 61: Chapter 7: Configurations

    HAPTER ONFIGURATIONS Chapter 7: Configurations When implementing complex tiered and stacked architectures for a Paragon system, there are important guidelines describing the legal and illegal configurations among devices in a Paragon system, and the procedures to make the system function in the appropriate manner that you must follow and procedures to make the system function in an appropriate manner.

  • Page 62: Tiered Configurations

    MasterConsole or CompuSwitch, are treated as tier devices. These devices cannot act as base devices in a Paragon II system and can be connected only to a base unit or to a second tier Paragon II. Initialization of a single base configuration with tiered devices from upper to lower tier: After all devices have been connected, power ON the devices from upper tier to lower tier.

  • Page 63: Figure 45 Multiple Base Configuration

    HAPTER ONFIGURATIONS Multiple Base Configuration Definition of Multiple Base configuration: Two or more UMT Matrix Switches serve as base units. The base unit must always be the latest released version, both in hardware and firmware. A maximum of three (3) tiers, including the base unit, is permitted. Upper-tier devices connect to two or more base UMTs.

  • Page 64: Stacked Configurations

    Stacked Configurations Definition of stacking configuration: The P2-UMT Stacking Switch, a new switch device required for stacking configurations, expands the number of available channel ports in a single switch. It does not add user ports. UMT Stacking Switch P2-UMT1664S has four 68-pin expansion ports. Two are input ports and two are output ports.

  • Page 65: Standard Stacking Configurations

    HAPTER ONFIGURATIONS Standard Stacking Configurations Single Base with Stacking Example A: Non-blocked System – P2-UMT1664M Standard configuration – any user can access any channel port in the system. P2-UMT1664M P2-UST P2-UST Figure 46 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT1664M and P2-UMT1664S Example B: Non-blocked System –...

  • Page 66: Figure 49 Stacking - Single Base Configuration With P2-Umt832M And P2-Umt832S

    Example D: P2-UMT832M Stacked and Tiered Standard configuration – any user can access any channel port in the system. UMT 3A UMT 3B UMT 2A UMT 2B I/P O/P P2-UMT832M P2-UST P2-UST Figure 49 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT832M and P2-UMT832S Example E: Illegal Configuration P2-UMT1664M P2-UST...

  • Page 67: Figure 52 Stacking - Single Base Configuration With P2-Umt1664M And P2-Umt832S

    HAPTER ONFIGURATIONS Example G: Illegal Configuration P2-UMT1664M P2-UST P2-UST Figure 52 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT1664M and P2-UMT832S Example H: Illegal Configuration P2-UMT832M P2-UST P2-UST Figure 53 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT832M and P2-UMT1664S P2-UMT832S 1A I/P O/P P2-UMT1664S P2-UMT832S 1B...

  • Page 68: Non-Standard Tier Configuration

    Non-Standard Tier Configuration Guidelines for Existing Firmware Versions Non-Standard tier configurations are those configurations supported by Paragon II, but require special procedures in order to function properly. These include: Triangle Configuration Diamond Configuration Redundant Configuration When a Non-Standard tier configuration is detected, Paragon will do the following: Display the message “Illegal Connect/Check CTxxxxxx”...

  • Page 69: Figure 54 Triangle Configuration

    HAPTER ONFIGURATIONS Triangle Configuration The following procedure must be followed to ensure this configuration functions properly: After re-connection, all UMT Matrix Switches must undergo a FUNC reset to clear the switch database. This procedure should be performed starting from the third tier device down to the base unit.

  • Page 70: Figure 55 Diamond Configuration

    Diamond Configuration The following procedure must be followed to ensure this configuration functions properly: After re-connection, all UMT Matrix Switches should undergo a FUNC reset to clear the switch database. This procedure should be performed starting from the third tier device down to the base unit.

  • Page 71: Figure 56 Redundant Configuration

    HAPTER ONFIGURATIONS Redundant Configuration The procedure outlined below must be followed to ensure this configuration functions properly: After installation, all UMT Matrix Switches should undergo a FUNC reset to clear the switch database. This procedure should be performed starting from the third tier device down to the base unit.

  • Page 72: Illegal Configuration

    In order to make a redundant configuration system operate more efficient, the following connection scheme between tiers is recommended: Assume there are two UMT Base devices, the UMT-Base1 and UMT-Base2 Assume there are three UMT second tier devices, the UMT-2A, UMT-2B, and UMT-2C Channel connection of UMT-Base1 Channel ports 3*N+1 (1, 4, 7….) connect to UMT-2A user ports sequentially, starting from user port 1...

  • Page 73: Appendix A: Specifications

    PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Appendix A: Specifications ARAGON ESCRIPTION P2-UMT1664M 16 users x 64 server ports, expansion slot, stacking port, network port P2-UMT832M 8 users x 32 server ports, expansion slot, stacking port, network port P2-UMT442 4 users x 42 server ports, expansion slot, network port P2-UMT242 2 users x 42 server ports...

  • Page 74: Cat5 Cable Guidelines

    CAT5 Cable Guidelines Use only straight-through-pinned four-pair (eight-wire) Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables, terminated with standard RJ-45 plugs, for the CAT5 cabling links in your Paragon system. If your existing CAT5 site-wiring system meets these requirements, feel free to send the signals through your site’s patch panels, existing wiring, etc., but you should keep the number of patches and splices to a minimum to avoid degrading the video signals.

  • Page 75: Appendix B: User Station Direct Mode

    PPENDIX TATION IRECT Appendix B: User Station Direct Mode A Paragon User Station set to Direct Mode can be directly connected to a Paragon CIM, either temporarily for emergency “crash cart” access or permanently for non-switched extension purposes, without having to go through a Base Unit.
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  • Page 77: Appendix C: Configuration And Compatibility

    PPENDIX ONFIGURATION AND OMPATIBILITY Appendix C: Configuration and Compatibility Configuration Matrix UMT1664/832/4 Paragon II UMT1664 /832 /442 /242 UMT1664S/832S Upper UMTx HW3 w/3.2 FW Tiers UMTx HW3 w/Current FW UMTx HW2 UMTx HW1 Other Current Paragon Ready Devices As a general rule, the very latest hardware and firmware should reside on the lowest tier...
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  • Page 79: Appendix D: Paragon Ii Rack Mount

    Appendix D: Paragon II Rack Mount Paragon II User Stations and most Base Units can be mounted in 1U (1.75", 4.4 cm) of vertical space in a standard 19" equipment rack; P2-UMT1664M Base Units can be mounted in 2U (3.5", 8.9 cm) of space. To rackmount a Base Unit, use the brackets and screws that came with the unit;...

  • Page 80: Rear Mount

    Rear Mount 1. Secure the cable-support bar to the front end of the side brackets, near the side brackets’ “ears,” using two of the included screws. 2. Slide the User Station or Base Unit between the side brackets, with its rear panel facing the cable- support bar, until its front panel is flush with the back edges of the side brackets.

  • Page 81: Appendix E: Using Auatc For Rs-232 Access

    Introduction to the AUATC To use your Paragon II system to access a CPU or other device through an RS-232 port, attach one of our RS-232 serial CIMs (product code AUATC) to the device’s serial port as described in the first section of this Appendix.

  • Page 82: Operating The Auatc

    Operating the AUATC Screen Layout The AUATC produces eight-color video at 800 x 600 resolution, which can accommodate 32 lines of 80 text characters each. A typical ASCII terminal uses 24 lines, so the AUATC uses the eight extra lines to provide system-status and help information.

  • Page 83: On-Line Mode

    Conveniently, you may program any of the PC keyboard’s twelve function keys to trigger your most-often- used data-stream commands. Pressing any key set this way causes Paragon II to send the corresponding command to the device. During the online session, you can also send any of the following key combinations (press and hold [Ctrl] or [Alt], press and release the command key, and release [Ctrl] or [Alt]) to control your communication with the device or to access the AUATC’s help and setup screens:...

  • Page 84: Buffer Edit Mode

    II U ARAGON ANUAL Buffer Edit Mode The AUATC stores the most recent eight pages of data from the attached ASCII device in a circular buffer. After you switch the AUATC from On-Line Mode to Buffer Edit Mode by pressing [Alt] + [F4], you can review the contents of the buffer by moving the cursor with the arrow keys, [PageUp], [PageDown], [Home], and [End].

  • Page 85: Configuring The Auatc

    E: U AUATC RS-232 A PPENDIX SING CCESS Configuring the AUATC Press [Alt] + [F2] to activate the Setup Screen, where you can select your desired serial-communication parameters (baud rate, etc.) and type of local video output. The initial parameters will always start at their factory defaults, so make sure that the serial port or device to which the AUATC is attached is temporarily configured for 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.

  • Page 86: Figure 68 Set Up Programmable Keys Screen

    II U ARAGON ANUAL To program any of your keyboard’s twelve function keys with commands or data items you frequently have to send the device, activate the Set Up Programmable Keys screen by pressing [Alt] + [F3]. Once a string (with a maximum length of sixteen characters) has been assigned to a key, pressing that key while in On- Line Mode will send the entire string to the device.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting The Auatc

    PPENDIX SING Troubleshooting the AUATC If you do not get a device prompt: 1. If the AUATC’s screen is displayed on your monitor with the top and bottom help windows, make sure that it indicates On Line status. If not, press [Esc] to return to On-Line Mode. 2.
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  • Page 89: Appendix F: Emulating Sun Keys With Aps/2 Keyboard

    PPENDIX MULATING EYS WITH A Appendix F: Emulating Sun Keys with a PS/2 Keyboard We recommend that you use a Sun keyboard and mouse at your user stations if there are any Sun CPUs in your Paragon system. If you must use a PS/2 keyboard to control a Sun CPU attached to your Paragon system, the Paragon is able to perform some keyboard emulation.
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  • Page 91: Appendix G: Troubleshooting

    Loose cable from computer to CIM. ERROR” at computer Loose Category 5e UTP cable. power-up. Paragon II components may be out of order. Verify that computer works with a keyboard directly connected. Contact Raritan Technical support for assistance. Keyboard suddenly locks- Loose keyboard cable connection.

  • Page 92: Multi-Tier Installation

    Last tier switches must be powered ON before the intermediate level of tier Intermediate tier switches must be powered ON before the base Paragon II unit can be powered ON. User Stations (UST1s) can be powered ON and OFF at any time as needed.

  • Page 93: Appendix H: Faq

    Administrative Capability UESTION What is the primary difference between Paragon and Paragon II? Will Paragon II work with my current Paragon installation? Paragon II is a stackable switch. Does this mean that I can stack logical units to increase the...
  • Page 94 Power Units via the Paragon II OSD? I have a serially controlled device (i.e. Unix server, hub). Can I use Paragon II to access and control this device? I have Suns and/or Macs in addition to PCs. Can I access and...
  • Page 95 My computer has USB connectors. Can I connect it to a Raritan KVM switch? NSWER Paragon II will work with any Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat 7 cable. Paragon II uses a very sophisticated circuit to automatically adjust signal to ensure the highest quality video and enhance the user experience.

  • Page 96: Paragon Ii User Manual

    II U ARAGON ANUAL 255-30-6000...

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