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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: Japanese Approvals

    FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Installing a Cascaded Paragon System ...17 Installing a Paragon Stacking Switch ...20 Chapter 3: Operation – User Functions ... 21 Login...21 Selecting a Server...23 User Customization...26 User Profile Parameters and How to Change Settings ...27 Help Menu...28 Keyboard-Controlled OSUI Functions...29 Information Menu ...30...
  • Page 8 Illegal Configuration ...62 Loop-Back Configuration...62 Appendix A: Specifications ... 63 CAT5 Cable Guidelines...64 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 ...
  • Page 9 ABLE OF IGURES Table of Figures Figure 1 Paragon II Base Units ...2 Figure 2 P2-UMT832, P2-UST, and P2CIM-PS2 ...2 Figure 3 Installation Diagram...6 Figure 4 Login Menu...7 Figure 5 Selection Menu...7 Figure 6 Paragon II Front Panel Buttons...8 Figure 7 LCD Normal Display...9 Figure 8 Power Up Clear Database...9 Figure 9 LCD Functions...9 Figure 10 Function Selection...9...
  • 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 Figure 52 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT1664M and P2-UMT832S...57 Figure 53 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT832M and P2-UMT1664S...57...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Apple Macintosh, Sun Microsystems, and SGI types among multiple worldwide users with different access levels? Do you have to send video from one server to two different local monitors? Or do you need to send video from multiple servers to dozens of remote monitors?

  • 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

    Stacking switches provide 100% non-blocked expansion with a single cable Enclosed 19” rack mounts with included brackets Simple plug-and-play auto-configure installation Hot-swappable components with no impact on server operation Platform-specific CIMs for PS/2, Sun, USB, Sun USB, ASCII/serial devices Powerful, intuitive on-screen user interface for simple operation...

  • 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

    Unit (or Stacking Unit, if attached). Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ45 port on a Computer Interface Module (P2-CIM). 7. Connect the P2-CIM to server’s keyboard, video, and mouse ports. 8. Power ON server. Repeat steps 3 through 8 for all other CPUs you want to attach.

  • Page 16: Figure 3 Installation Diagram

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

  • Page 17: Initial Administrative Testing

    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

    Normal Display: After start-up test, LCD panel displays two lines of messages: 1. Line 1: Running message: “Raritan Computer Paragon II: Paragon832/1 Ready” For a Paragon II unit model P2-UMT832M, “Paragon832” is the default name of the Matrix Switching Unit (this name may be changed through the System Configuration Menu).

  • Page 19: Figure 7 Lcd Normal Display

    User port status displays a scrolling status of all user ports, one user port per second. The User’s active channel, 1 through 256, is displayed after the user port number. Raritan Computer Paragon II: Paragon832/1 Ready A User (1, 2, 3 … 8)

  • 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

    HAPTER NSTALLATION 7. Re-Configure: Paragon II will automatically configure the system as computers or devices are added or removed. However, the system administrator can use this function to scan and re-configure the system manually. When complete, it will return to normal display. Re-Configure Searching Now…...

  • Page 22: Initial Configuration

    Initial Configuration Note: This section includes full instructions for how to install single Base Units, cascades of multiple base units, or stacking switches. Follow the simplified procedure previously outlined in Basic Installation to install a simple Paragon system with a single Base Unit. See Appendix B: User Station Direct Mode, to install a “direct mode”...

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

    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...

  • 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

    NSTALLATION 5. Connect a P2CIM-PS2 and its server CPU. Connect the cable strands of an appropriate P2CIM-PS2 to the desired ports on a server CPU: P2CIM-PS2 (IBM PS/2 compatible CPUs): Plug the HD15 strand into the CPU’s HD15 VGA video port. Plug the purple 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard strand into the CPU’s 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard port.

  • 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

    HAPTER NSTALLATION 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

    Channel Configuration menu for the subsidiary Base Unit. Edit the names of all server CPUs attached to this subsidiary Base Unit. Each highlight should turn green as you start typing. Press the [Enter] key when finished with each name. Press [S] to save all of the new names.

  • Page 30: Installing A Paragon Stacking Switch

    Repeat steps c through l for all remaining (if any) second-tier Base Units attached to the master Base Unit. n. Edit the names of any server CPUs directly attached to the master Base Unit and verify the master 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.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3: Operation - User Functions

    HAPTER PERATION UNCTIONS Chapter 3: Operation – User Functions User functions for configuration and operation of your Paragon II system are processed through the On- Screen User Interface (OSUI). To activate the OSUI at any time, press the system’s hotkey (the factory default is [Scroll Lock]) twice in quick succession.

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

    II U ARAGON ANUAL 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

    The Selection Menu lists devices sorted either by channel port-ID number (“Ch. ID”) or alphabetically by the name of the server or other device on that channel port (“Name”). You can toggle between these two views by pressing [F12]. Default sorting is by channel port-ID number, but unless the system is re- initialized, the last selected sort order will be shown the next time that the Selection Menu is activated.

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

    3. Press the [Enter] key to select a channel port. If there is a server CPU attached to the channel port that you are permitted to access, Paragon II automatically switches you to that channel port for normal server operation, and the OSUI disappears.
  • Page 35 Paragon II is operating normally. When the system is set to Public View Mode, if one user has already selected a server, another user can also select it, but the second user can only view video output, not control it or input any data with the keyboard and mouse.

  • Page 36: User Customization

    The Connected field displays the name and channel port ID of the currently selected device or server, if you are currently connected to a channel port. b. The User field displays the user name you entered at login.

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

    HAPTER PERATION UNCTIONS 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

    HAPTER PERATION UNCTIONS Keyboard-Controlled OSUI Functions Use the following function keys to access the Paragon’s OSUI functions: … RESS [F1] View the Help Menu [F2] Access the Selection Menu in order to view or select channel ports or view group IDs or scan rates [F3] Access Power Control Menu for associated Channel...

  • 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

    HAPTER PERATION DMINISTRATOR 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.

  • Page 42: Guidelines For System Configuration

    Guidelines for System Configuration Only one user should attempt to modify/update the System Administration Menu at one time (especially the User Configuration and Channel Configuration options). Z-CIMs should be added one at a time to a Z-CIM chain. The Administrator should read from message banner that the database has been completely updated before adding a new Z-CIM.
  • Page 43 However, another user can gain control of the server if the first user’s keyboard and mouse remain idle for the length of this timeout. Using leading zeroes if necessary, type in a two-digit number of seconds from 01 to 99, or use the up- and down-arrow keys to increment and decrement the current value by 1 respectively.

  • 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

    HAPTER PERATION DMINISTRATOR Press the [Tab] key or the right-arrow key to move to the “right end” of the menu and display users’ connection information: The Connection column displays which channel port (if any) each active user is currently connected to. Figure 37 The “right end”...

  • 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

    II U ARAGON ANUAL User Station Profile As administrator, select Option 4 from the Administration Menu to activate the User Station Profile to set the global keyboard type and video delay. Keyboard Type The Paragon’s OSUI supports three types of keyboard mappings: Select either “English” – the default is U.S.

  • Page 49: Group Settings (Access Rights)

    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

    HAPTER PERATION DMINISTRATOR Network Settings Configure the Paragon II’s network settings from the OSUI by pressing [F5] to activate the Administration Menu. Select option 5, Network Settings to adjust the network settings of the device. Current IP Address: This field allows administrators to configure the Paragon II’s address on the network.

  • Page 52: Autoscanning And Autoskipping

    II U ARAGON ANUAL Autoscanning and Autoskipping As administrator, you can press [F6] to turn autoscanning on and off. When autoscanning is turned on, Paragon II switches sequentially and automatically from one channel port to the next, displaying each channel port’s video for the duration of the user’s global scan rate or the channel port’s individual scan rate (see Chapter 3: Operation –...

  • Page 53: Power Management

    PWR: This is the default association type and refers to devices not connected to the Paragon II system (a router or a monitor). b. CPU: Select this type for all devices connected to the Paragon II system (including “non-server” targets such as UMT switches).

  • Page 54: Controlling Power To An Outlet

    A list of outlets (up to 8 per page) will appear. Targets in green are switched ON; targets in black are switched OFF. As with the ”Server Selection” Menu, press [X], [O], or [R] to turn off, turn on, or recycle power to the target respectively. Type “yes” to confirm turning off the power if you select [X] or [R].

  • 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

    Connecting Z-CIMs as Tiers The following diagram shows the final setup when connecting Z-Series Z4200U Z-CIMs as a tier: Z-CIMs Back of P2-UMT832 Figure 42 Connecting a Z-CIM as a Tier to Paragon II Important: Z-Series installation requires that each computer be assigned a channel name as it is added to the Z-CIM chain.
  • Page 57 Name the Computer Channel on the Z-CIM tiered Selection Menu Verify and Save Changes for each server to be added to the chain. Name and test each computer as it is added. Follow the steps below to build the rest of the Z-CIM chain of servers.
  • 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 2. Press [F5] to go to Administration Menu. Select Channel Configuration submenu. Select the IBM x330 channel. Press [G] to bring up a Channel Configuration menu of the IBM x330. Edit names for each IBM x330 server in the rack. 3. Press [S] to save the new configuration.

  • 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

    Tiered Configurations Standard Tiering Configurations Single Base Configuration Definition of Single Base configuration: Only UMT matrix switches can 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. Devices that are not Paragon II Matrix Switches but have two or more channel ports, such as Raritan MasterConsole or CompuSwitch, are treated as tier devices.

  • 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

    Illegal configurations are those that are not currently supported by Paragon. Please use one of the configurations described in this chapter. Loop-Back Configuration This dead-loop setup will cause Server database conflict and should therefore never be used. UMT-2B UMT-Base2 Figure 58 Illegal Loop-Back Configuration...

  • 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,...

  • 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 Compatibility Matrix Feature/Component P2CIMs...
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  • Page 79: Appendix D: Paragon Ii Rack Mount

    PPENDIX ARAGON OUNT 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

    You can directly attach a local PS/2 or Sun user station (keyboard and monitor) if necessary. Installing the AUATC Take these steps to attach an AUATC to the serial port of a server CPU or other device and to your Paragon system: 1.

  • Page 82: Operating The Auatc

    In line 4 of the top pane, the communication status is displayed. This status can be: On Line: The AUATC is communicating with the server and displaying the interactions in its terminal-screen area...

  • Page 83: On-Line Mode

    PPENDIX SING On-Line Mode When you operate the AUATC in On-Line Mode, the main screen area displays your interactions with the ASCII device, as if it were the screen of an ASCII terminal. Simultaneously, the data stream being output by the device is stored in an eight-page circular buffer, so you can not only access and operate the device, but you can also review its historical data as needed.

  • 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

    PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING Appendix G: Troubleshooting YMPTOM No Power. Loose Power Cord. Power switch is off. Paragon II Matrix Switch or User Station (P2-UST) surge protection invoked during a power recycling process. Power off unit, wait 20 seconds, then power unit on. All computers have no Loose Category 5e UTP cable.

  • Page 92: Multi-Tier Installation

    Multi-Tier Installation In a multi-tier configuration, the order of powering ON is critical to proper function. 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

    The maximum length of the stacking cable is 1’. No, you can stack Paragon II units with just a single cable! 100% non-blocked access without sacrificing server or user ports. You can stack 4 P2-UMT832 switches (1 P2-UMT832M + 3 P2-UMT832S) and 2 P2- UMT1664 switches (1 P2- UMT1664M + 1 P2-UMT1664S).
  • Page 94 So I can access and control all my connected 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.
  • Page 95 What are my options? We have some mission critical servers and there are occasions when we may wish to disconnect a server from the Raritan switch and "hot-plug" a physical keyboard and mouse to operate the server. Is that possible?

  • Page 96: Paragon Ii User Manual

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

This manual is also suitable for:

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