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- Page 3 Copyright © 2002 Raritan Computer, Inc. Z4200U-0C April 2002 Raritan Computer Inc. Raritan Computer Europe, B.V. Raritan Computer Japan, Inc. Raritan Computer Taiwan, Inc. 400 Cottontail Lane Eglantierbaan 16 Kuga Building 7F 5F, 121, Lane 235, Somerset, NJ 08873 2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel 11-6, Kuramae 4-chome Pao-Chiao Rd., Hsin Tien The Netherlands...
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Page 4: Fcc Information
FCC Information 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. -
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents FCC I NFORMATION ABLE OF ONTENTS 1. I NTRODUCTION 2. I MPORTANT ABLE NFORMATION 3. I NSTALLATION Quick Start Installing More Computers Installing Local User Console to UKVMSC 4. O Z4200U PERATING A: UTP C PPENDIX ABLING B: P... -
Page 9: Introduction
Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION Z-Series Z4200U Features Innovative Zero-U design supports up to 42 computers Simple plug and play installation Add a computer anywhere in the chain at any time Keep-alive keyboard/mouse emulation for flawless operation Hot connect a user console to any server Hot-swap components with no impact on server operation User Station supports PS/2 or Sun keyboard Select computers by name from on-screen menus... - Page 10 Introduction Product Photos Figure 2. User Station (USTS) – Front & Back Front & Back of UKVMSC UKVMSPD Figure 3. Z-Series Computer Interface Modules (Z-CIMs)
- Page 11 Introduction User Station (USTS) Port and Control Descriptions Front Panel Status LED: Indicates power and operational status of USTS User Station Up / Down Buttons: Physical controls to switch between connected computers, in alphabetical order by computer name. Pressing UP switches to the previous computer by name. Pressing DOWN switches to the next computer by name.
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Page 12: Important Cable Information
Installation 2. IMPORTANT CABLE INFORMATION Raritan certifies the following Category 5e UTP and Category 6 UTP cable products for use with the Z-series Z4200U system: Certified Cables for Use with Raritan Products Category 5e UTP Cable: Belden DataTwist 350 UTP #1700A Solid Belden DataTwist 350 patch... -
Page 13: Installation
Installation 3. INSTALLATION Z-CIM (UKVMSPD) Z-CIM Terminator Back of USTS DC Power Adapter PS/2 Video PS/2 Cat 5 Video Admin Adjustment Last Z-CIM K/B Video Mouse K/B Video Mouse Servers up to 42 User Console Figure 5. Z4200U Installation Quick Start Note: All computers and all Z4200U components must be powered OFF prior to installation. - Page 14 Installation Connect One Computer to USTS using Z-CIM (Figure 5): For UKVMSC Z-CIM (Figure 3) with local port: Connect DB25 male end of CCPxx cable to DB25 female port on back of a Z-CIM (UKVMSC). Connect other end to computer’s keyboard, video, and mouse ports. Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to the UTP OUT port on the Z-CIM (UKVMSC).
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Page 15: Installing More Computers
Installation Installing More Computers Repeat steps 1 through 3 below to add computers to the Z-Series Z4200U chain. Name and test each computer as it is added. Note: Z-Series Z4200U installation requires that each computer be assigned a channel name as it is added to the 4200 chain, adhering to the order of the installation steps that follow. -
Page 16: Installing Local User Console To Ukvmsc
Installation Installing Local User Console to UKVMSC Connect local user console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) to UKVMSC’s local ports (Figure 7) to enable direct access to a computer locally. Connect optional DC power adapter (p/n A10D1-06MP) to UKVMSC, and plug power cord into AC outlet. Plug in and power ON monitor. -
Page 17: Operating Z4200U
Operating Z4200U OPERATING Z4200U On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) Functions The Z2400U On-Screen Interface allows you to control, configure, and operate all facets of Z-series functionality. Press <Scroll Lock> twice rapidly to invoke the OSUI. Press… When you want to… <F1> View the Help Menu (Figure 8) –... - Page 18 Operating Z4200U Selection Menu The Selection Menu (Figure 9) lists channels, serial numbers, scan rates, and the number of servers currently detected by the system, sorted by computer name in alphabetical order. Use the < >, < >, <PageUp> or <PageDown> keys to select a channel.
- Page 19 Operating Z4200U System Profile Menu The System Profile Menu <F4> (Figure 11) can be used to make changes to parameters that effect overall system functionality. Select fields to be edited by pressing <Tab> (moves forward) <Shift-Tab> (moves backward), < >, < >, < >, or <...
- Page 20 Operating Z4200U Green Mode (PowerSave Mode): Blanks the screen if the user console is idle for a pre-specified amount of time. Two fields control it: On/Off: Use < > and < > keys to toggle between on and off. Time: Use < > and < > keys to increment or decrement. Default setting is Off/03 minutes.
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Page 21: Appendix A: Utp Cabling Faqs
Appendix A: UTP Cabling FAQs Appendix A: UTP Cabling FAQs Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 Cabling FAQ Question: Answer: What UTP cable does Raritan Raritan certifies the following Category 5e UTP and Category 6 UTP cable recommend for use with products for use with its family of industry-leading data center solutions: ... - Page 22 Appendix A: UTP Cabling FAQs Question: Answer: Cat 5e is standardized. Why Because the intended application of UTP cabling is the transmission of digital can’t I simply use any Cat 5e data, cable specifications are optimized for that application. However, because cable with Raritan products? video data is by its very nature analog, Raritan’s exclusive technology –...
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Page 23: Appendix B: Paragon Direct Connect
Glossary Appendix B: Paragon Direct Connect Z-Series Z4200U Z-CIMs are Paragon Ready™, for convenient, clustered access and control of high-density rack mounted servers in large-scale data centers. The USTS is not required. Simply connect the first Z-CIM in the chain directly to Raritan’s Paragon with a single Category 5e UTP cable. -
Page 24: Appendix C: Specifications
Appendix B: Paragon Direct Connect Appendix C: Specifications User Station (Receiver) USTS Dimensions 6.9” (W) x 3.6” (D) x 1.04” (H) 177mm (W) x 92.4mm (D) x 26.4mm (H) Weight 1.2 lbs (.54 kg) Power 100V/240V 50/60 Hz 5VA Z-Series Computer Interface Modules (Transmitters) UKVMSC (for PC) with local port Dimensions 4.3”... -
Page 25: Appendix D: Faqs
Appendix C: Specifications Appendix D: FAQs Question: Answer: What is the Z-Series Z4200U? Z-Series replaces the traditional KVM switch box with an innovative chain-like server-to-server arrangement, significantly reducing cable clutter. Small Computer Interface Modules (Z-CIMs) connected to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of each server are linked with standard Category 5e UTP cable and transmit keyboard, video, and mouse signals to a User Station. -
Page 26: Appendix E: Troubleshooting
Appendix D: FAQs Appendix E: Troubleshooting Problems And Suggested Solutions Problem Solution The Z-Series chain is installed, but there is no Be sure the computers are powered ON and that each Z-CIM indication of active computers on the requiring a power supply (UKVMSC with local user console) is also Selection Menu (no green channels). -
Page 27: Glossary
Appendix E: Troubleshooting Glossary Active Channel A channel is active when a connected device is powered on. See also Channel. Channe There are up to 42 “channels” in a Z-series configuration. A channel represents the path to a certain computer on the Selection Menu. See also Active Channel and Inactive Channel. Computer Name A label of up to 12 characters assigned by an administrator for a device connected to a Z-Series (Channel Name) - Page 29 255-34-8350...
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