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Copyright © 2002 Raritan Computer, In c. UMTx-0C-E September 2002 Raritan Computer Inc. 400 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 USA Tel. 1-732-764-8886 Fax. 1-732-764-8887 E-mail: sales@raritan.com http://www.raritan.com Raritan Computer Europe, B.V. Eglantierbaan 16 2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel The Netherlands Tel.
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FCC I NFORMATION FCC I NFORMATION This equipment has been tested a nd found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. These lim its are designed to provide reasonable protectio n against harm ful interferenc e in a commercial inst al lation.
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS I T ABLE OF C ONTENTS C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 1 P ARAGON F EA TURES AND A DVA NTAGES _____________________________________________ 1 P ARAGON S YS TEM C OMPONENTS _______________.
II T ABLE OF C ONTENTS R EFRESH C ONFIGURA TIONS ______________________________________________________ 71 C HAPTER 6: O VERVIEW S OFTWARE 73 H ARDWARE R EQUIREMENTS __________________________________.
C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 1 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION Paragon Features and Advantages • 2U design supports 16 users, 64 computers (model U MT1664) • 1U design supports 8 users, 32 computers (model.
2 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Paragon System Components Paragon consists of three components: the Pa rago n Matrix Switching unit, the Computer In terface Module (CIM), and the User Station (UST1), connecte d with Catego ry 5e UTP cable.
C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 3 A complete Paragon setup ma y be configured as shown: Figure 4 Example of Basic Paragon Configuration (UMT8) Each Paragon switch (UMT2161, UMT242, UM T442, UMT8, or UMT1664.
4 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Paragon Cable Information Paragon will work with an y Category 5e UTP, Catego ry 6 UTP, and Category 7 U TP cable products.
C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 5 Category 5e Unshielded Twiste d Pair (UTP) Cable Mod Plug Requirements for use with Raritan Category 5e UTP Products Figure 5 Cable Pin-out Requirements Cat 5e Cable R J 4 .
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C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 7 C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION Quick Start Important : All computer s and Paragon components mu st be powered OFF prior to installa tion. Physical Connections: 1. Connect power cord to the Paragon Sw itch and power ON the unit. Note: Step 2 applies to models UMT8 and UMT1664 only.
8 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Administrative Setup: 1. At the Login Menu, displayed at the User Console attached to the UST1, type “ admin ” (all lowercase) in the User Name field and press < Enter >. 2.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 9 Administrator User Name and Password Defaults D EFAULT A DMINISTRAT OR ’ S U SER N AME : D EFAULT A DMINISTRAT OR ’ S P ASSWORD : admin raritan (lowercase) User Names :.
10 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Each OSUI menu contains the following sections: â Menu Ti tle OSUI Main Body ã ä ….. Scrolling Messages Banner….. å ScrlLock | Scan | Skip | NCSH æ ç è Figure 6 OSUI Display 1.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 11 Function Keys: <F1>, <F2>, <F4>, and <F8> are used to switch amo ng first-level menus. Pressing <F1> wh ile OSUI is active invokes the Help Screen, which details all availab le options.
12 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Basic Installation A predetermined number of users can access up to a certain number of computers through the following Raritan mod.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 13 Note : The Paragon Matrix Switching Unit’s Expan sion Ports reserv e a location for the future implementation of Ra ritan Banking Technology, an improved KVM configuration des ign that conceivab ly banks or l inks Matrix Sw itching Units direct ly to each other.
14 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE 3. Perform UST1 Admin istrative Setup. a. UST1 will establish comm unication with the Pa ragon Switch.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 15 Note : If user console moni tor displays a message “ ...No Connection to Paragon… , ” UST1 is not properly connected to the switch. Chec k for loose connections and use only the recommended UTP cab les (see “UTP Cab ling FAQs” on p age 93 for further information).
16 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE 6. Perform Administrative Setup f o r CIMS and connected computers. The monitor connected to the UST1 displays an On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) Select ion Menu with the connected computer displayed in green.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 17 c. Use the < Ç > or < È > keys to highlight the Nam e field that corresponds with the Channel ID ( Ch ID ) where the CIM / Computer was just installed, then press <Enter> - the yellow highlight will turn light blu e.
18 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Multi-Tier Installation Paragon’s channel capacity can easily be expanded with a tiered installation. Up to three tiers are possible: a base plus a maximum of two levels of tiered KVM switches.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 19 Installing a Paragon Switch Follow the Basic Installation steps starting on page 12 to set up the base P aragon Switch, making certain to reserve sequential ch annels on the Parago n Switch for cascadin g second-tier KV M or Paragon Switches.
20 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Connecting Tiered Raritan KVM Swit ches to a Base Par agon Switch Connecting a Paragon Switch as a Second Tier or Third Tier Unit 1. Connect one end of Category 5e UT P cable to the User Port of the second-tier Paragon Switch.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 21 Guidelines for Paragon Syst em Configuration 1. Only one user should attempt to modify/update the System Administrati on Menu at a time (this is especially i mportant when changing the User Configur ation and Channel Config uration options).
22 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Connecting Z-Series Z4200U Z-CIMs as a Tier Important : Tiering a Z4200U chain requires User St ation (UST1) firmware version 4L2 or higher and Paragon switch fir mware versions 1P0 ( UMT2161), 2C2 (UMT242, UMT442, and U MT8), or 3A2 (U MT1664).
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 23 Note : When following the inst allation and conf iguration inst ructions below, sort t he Selection Menu by Channel ID Number , not by Name . Display the menu by pressing < F2 > and chan ge the sorting method by pressing < F12 >.
24 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE e. Optional : Connect a local user console to the UKVMSC Z-CIM. Figure 20 Connecting a Local Us er Console to UKVMSC Z-CIM Perform Channel Configuration : 1. At a User St ation Login Menu, t ype “ adm in ” in the User Name field and press < Enter >.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 25 Name the Co mputer Chan nel on the Z 4200U t iered Sel ection Menu : 1. When viewing the Paragon Selection Menu or any OSUI menu, press < F5 > to go to the Administration Menu. 2. Select the Channel Conf iguration submenu.
26 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Important: Repeat th e steps on the pre vious pages: Connect Z- Series Z4200U Z-CIM s as a Tier Perform Channel Configuration Name the Comp uter Channel on th e Z4200U tiered Selection Men u Verify and Save Cha nges for each server to be added to the chain.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 27 6. Optional : Connect a local user console to the UK VMSC Z-CIM. Figure 23 Connecting a Local Us er Console to UKVMSC Z-CIM Name Computer: 1. At the Select ion Menu, press < F5 > to go to the Administration Menu. 2. Select the Channel Conf iguration submenu.
28 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Connecting a MasterConsole MX 4 as a Tier Set MX4 User Port as a Second Tier Port: 1. Hold the MX4’s front panel [FUNC] button down when powering ON the MX4. This will cause the MX4 unit to reset to factory defaults.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 29 12. Repeat t hese channel configurat ion steps for each path. You must name all MX4 paths with the same name. This will notify Paragon that these paths are connected to the same MX4. 13. Press < S > to save the new configuration.
30 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Connecting a MasterConsole MXU2 as a Tier Figure 24 Connecting a MasterConsole MXU2 as a Paragon Seco nd Tier – Sample Configurations Configure th e MasterCo nsole MXU 2 Unit as a Second Tier D evice: 1.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 31 3. Set up the MXU2 as a second tier unit. a. At the Selection Menu, press < F5 > to access the Administration Menu. b. High light selection number 1. System Configuration and press < Enter > to access the Syste m Configu ration Me nu.
32 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE For MXU2 User 2 (Remo te Category 5e UTP Po rt): a. Connect the other end of the Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 User 2 port on the back of the MXU2. Perform Channel Configuration : 1.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 33 Connecting a MasterConsole II (Model MCC only) as a Tier Set MasterCo nsole II as a Tier Device: 1. When powering ON, press and hold the Channel # 2 b utton on the front panel of MasterConsole II for three seconds. This sets the MasterConsole II as a second-tier device.
34 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Verify and Sa ve Change s: 1. Press < F2 > to go the Selection Menu to validate that the second-tier MasterConsole II is properly configured. Select and switch to one of the MasterConso le II channels to ensure proper switching.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 35 Connecting a MasterConsole P as a Tier Note : All tier MasterConsole P models must be MasterView re ady. To determine whether your MasterConsole P model is Master View ready, check the white label on the bottom of the unit.
36 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Verify and Sa ve Change s: 1. Press < F2 > to go to the Selection Menu to valida te that second-tier MasterConsole P is properly configured. S elect and switch t o on e of the MasterConso le P channels to ensure proper switching.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 37 Expanded Installation Options HubPac The Paragon HubPac, part number H UBPAC8-RK, expands use r access capabil ity to a maximum of 32 users. E ach HubPac is cap able of connect ing 8 servers to 4 Paragon Matrix Switch units.
38 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Important : Prior to installation, all Paragon switch uni ts and HubPac units must be powered OFF . Computers and User S tations (UST1s) to be connec ted can be powered ON . Connect one HubPac to a Paragon Sw itch model UMT8, creating a 32 user by 8 server configuration: 1.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 39 Perform Channel Configuration : Paragon recogniz es a HubPac as an extension o f a CIM, rat her than as a devic e. As a res ult, each server connected to the HubPac is configured as a directly connected server would be. 1.
40 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE CIMPac The Paragon CIMPac, part number CIMPAC8-RK, ex pands user access c apability to a maximum of 32 users.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 41 Important : Prior to installat ion all Paragon Matrix S witc h unit s and CIMP ac unit s must be powered OFF . Computers and User Sta tions (UST 1s) to be connected can be power ed ON . Create a Paragon Switch model UMT8 conf iguration with 8 users (UST 1s): 1.
42 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Perform Channel Configuration : Paragon recogniz es a CIMPac as an extension o f a CIM, rath er than as a devic e. As a result , each server connected to the CIMPac can be configured as a directly connected server wou ld be.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 43 Rack Mount Brackets – RUMT and RUST Mounting brackets for Paragon components – Paragon Matrix Switch or User Station (UST1) – can be purchased separately for convenient rack mount installation.
44 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Forward Mount Installation Figure 30 Forward Mount of Para gon Matrix Switch – Rack p/n RUMT-1U Figure 31 Forward Mount of Para gon User Station (UST1) Switch – Rack p/n RUST-1U Forward Mount Installation: 1.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 45 Reverse Mount Ins tallatio n Figure 32 Reverse Mount of Paragon Matrix Switch – Rack p/n RUMT-1U Figure 33 Reverse Mount of User Station (UST1) – Rack p/n RUST-1U Reverse Mount Ins tallatio n: 1. Secure cable support bar to the front of each side bracket near the rack mount tabs.
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C HAPTER 3: O PERATING P ARAGON 47 C HAPTER 3: O PERATING P ARAGON Login Login is required to access computers and devices connected to Paragon. The Login Menu will di splay automatica lly on user stations after P aragon initially powers O N. Press <F9> at the OSUI to display the Login Menu on a user stati on monitor.
48 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE 3. The Selection Menu w ill appear. To navi gate to other menus, use the function k eys. (Please refer to “On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) Functi ons” on page 55 for mo re informatio n).
C HAPTER 3: O PERATING P ARAGON 49 Selection Menu by Name Page 1/4 Name Ch. ID -- ----------- --------- ------------- ------------- ------ --- ------------- ------------ ---- MC2-16.Reg1 07 MX4-Wing.2 05 NT4.0-Mail 02 NT4.0-Fax 06 UMT8 Switch-Wing.4 08 Win95.
50 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Each channel’s avai lability is visua lly indicated on t he Selection M enu by color: C OLOR : C HANNEL A VAILABILITY : Black No computer connected or computer is powered do wn. Green Channel is act ive and available.
C HAPTER 3: O PERATING P ARAGON 51 Public View Mode OSUI Displays in Public View Mode Public View Mode en ables viewing o f another computer’s video, but will not allow mak ing changes to the video being viewed. Selecting another computer’s video to view when in Public View Mode will di splay a viewing message.
52 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE User Customization The User Profile Menu displays Paragon configur ation and allows for sett ing or changing p referred operating parameters. Press <F4> while viewing the OSUI to br ing up the User Profile Men u .
C HAPTER 3: O PERATING P ARAGON 53 Changing Passwords within Us er Profile Menu: 1. To add, delet e, or change a p assword, press < P > while viewing the User Profile Menu. 2. Type the old password at the prompt. 3. Type a new password of up to eight ch aracters at the next prompt.
54 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE 8. Help : Set the help message at the bottom of each On-Scre en User Interface (OSUI) men u. Use the < Ç >, < È >, < Å >, and < Æ > keys to select Single Line (scrolling message banner) or Circ Left (static message banner) .
C HAPTER 3: O PERATING P ARAGON 55 On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) Functions Use the following functio n keys to access Paragon O SUI functions: P RESS : W HEN YOU WANT TO : < F1 > View the Help.
56 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Paragon Switch Front Panel Display and Controls The control buttons and LCD display on the Pa ragon switch provide systems management and technical support functions. For most situations, there is no need to use the front panel be yond viewing status.
C HAPTER 3: O PERATING P ARAGON 57 Normal Display: After start-up test, LCD panel display s two lines of m essages: 1. Line 1 : Running messag e: “Raritan Computer Paragon: UM T8 Switch/1 Re ady” .
58 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Function Selection Screen : Several administrative functions ca n be performed on the Function Selection Screen on the Paragon switch’s front panel. Set LCD Contrast Display Ver./SN Test User UST1 Test Chan.
C HAPTER 3: O PERATING P ARAGON 59 2. Display Ver./ SN (Firmware Ver sion and Ser ial Number) : Displays current ver sion of firmware and unit’s serial number. F IRMWARE : 2C1 SN: CPB80347 Figure 48 Display Ver. and SN 3. Test User UST1 (User Station) : Used by administr ator to check if us er stations (U ST1s) are functioning properly.
60 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Note : Banking exemplifie s Raritan’s dedication to fu ture development. Banking Technology, a potentially improved KVM configurat ion design that conceivably banks or links Matrix Switching Units directly to eac h other, is currently non - functional.
C HAPTER 4: U SER S TATION (UST1) D IRECT M ODE 61 C HAPTER 4: U SER S TATION (UST1) D IRECT M ODE User Stations (UST1s) set in Direct Mode can be connected direct ly to a Paragon CIM for emergency “crash cart access,” without having to co nnect through a Paragon Mat rix Switching Unit.
62 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE CIM models capable of accepting a UST 1 Direct Mode connection include: • UKVMC • UKVMP • UKVMPD • UKVMP2 • USKVMC • USKVMP • USKVMPD • USKVMPA • UUSBPD Setting a UST1 to Direct Mode: 1.
C HAPTER 5: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 63 C HAPTER 5: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS Administrative functions enable System Administrators to control the computers connected to the Paragon system and how users access devices . These functions can be performed from a set of Administration Menus.
64 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE System Configuration The System Configuration Menu is used for setting global parameters. 1. Press the < Ç > and < È > or < Page Up > and < Page Down > keys to highlight a channel for a device or computer and p ress < Enter > to select.
C HAPTER 5: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 65 4. Operation Mode : There are three modes: Use < Ç > and < È > keys to select “Priva te,” “Public View,” or ““PC Share.” Default setting is Private. • Private : A computer can be acce ssed excl usively by o ne user at a time.
66 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE User Configuration The User Configuratio n Menu enables an administrator to add, delete, or edit user names and security rights, and also displays the cur rent connection status for each user.
C HAPTER 5: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 67 Note: Press the < Tab > or the < Æ > key to move to the far right of the User Configuration Menu menu and vi ew C onnection information. 5. Connection : The Connection column shows stat us of each user an d displays the channel to which any active user is currently connected.
68 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Channel Configuration The Channel Configuratio n Menu enables an adm inistrator to ed it or initi alize a CIM. An Administrator can change device names, individual c omputer scan rates, device type, and group IDs associated with each computer or device .
C HAPTER 5: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 69 Note : Pressing the < Tab > or the < Æ > key to move to the far right of the Channel Configuration Menu and view Ch ID and G roup information. 5. Ch. ID : Channel ID n umber. 6. Group : D isplays security g roups that device is asso ciated with.
70 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE User Station Profile The User Station Profile screen enables an administ rator to select a keyboard m apped for a different language and to set the elapsed time of video delay when switching channels.
C HAPTER 5: A DMINISTRATIVE F UNCTIONS 71 Refresh Configurations Select item 5 - Refresh Configuration s on the Administration Men u to refresh the database of all user stations from the Par agon switch dat abase.
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C HAPTER 6: O VERVIEW S OFTWARE 73 C HAPTER 6: O VERVIEW S OFTWARE Paragon Overview is a PC Windows -based program that provide s an interface with Paragon, enabling administrat ors to: • Maintain a.
74 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Operating Overview Software Start Program: 1. Insert Overview software diskette into floppy d isk drive. 2. Using Windows Explorer, locate and double-click on the Overview .exe file on the diskette.
C HAPTER 6: O VERVIEW S OFTWARE 75 Perform Administrator L ogin: This step requires administrator authorization to access UST1. 1. At the Login window, enter Administrator User N ame and Password.
76 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Editing User Profiles Edit a User’s Profile: 1. Click User Profiles on left side of the Overview prog ram w indow to display a User List. 2. Double-click the user nam e that you wish to ed it from the User List that appe ars.
C HAPTER 6: O VERVIEW S OFTWARE 77 Editing Device Profiles This feature is u sed to change computer names and profiles on a base Parag on, a tier Paragon, or second tier Master Console.
78 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Uploading a Configur ation File to Your System After any user prof ile, computer, and/o r other devi ce has been mo dified, th e new configuration file must be uploaded to the UST1 to reconfigure the sy stem.
C HAPTER 6: O VERVIEW S OFTWARE 79 Troubleshooting S YMPTOM : P OSSIBLE C AUSE : Program begins. Af ter clicking on the Activate Port button, a message app ears “UMT8 Switch device is not responding.” • Make sure DB9 c able is plugged in to PC DB9 serial port properly.
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C HAPTER 7: P ARAGON S ECURITY : G ROUP ID S ETTINGS 81 C HAPTER 7: P ARAGON S ECURITY : G ROUP ID S ETTINGS The default group ID setting for all connecte d users and computers is a Group ID of “ 00 ”.
82 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE G ROUP ID FOR C OMPUTERS : C AN BE A CCESSED B Y U SERS W ITH G ROUP IDs: 00 00 through 99 (all users) For IDs 01 through 09: 0X th.
C HAPTER 8: P ERSONAL C OMPUTER A CCESS VIA Z-CIM 83 C HAPTER 8: P ERSONAL C OMPUTER A CCESS VIA Z- CIM Paragon switch firmware versions 1P0 (UMT2161 ), 2C2 (UMT24 2, UMT442, and UMT8), or 3A2 (UMT1664) an d UST1 firmware 4L2 or higher sup ports access to a personal comp uter via a Z -CIM - UKVMSPD or UK VMSC.
84 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE 3. Trace the Category 5e UTP cable from the chosen UST1 to the Paragon Switch and disconnect this cable from the Paragon Sw itch user port. Reserv e this user port for co nnection from the Z-CIM.
C HAPTER 9: S PECIFICATIONS 85 C HAPTER 9: S PECIFICATIONS I TEM D IMENSIONS (W X D X H) W EIGHT P OWER O PERATIN G T EMP . P ARAGON S WITCH UMT2161 17.2” (W) X 10.4” (D) X 1 .75” (H) 437 MM (W) X 265 MM (D) X 44 MM (H) 7.9 LBS . (3.59 KG ) 100V/240V 47/63H Z , 0.
86 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE I TEM D IMENSIONS (W X D X H) W EIGHT P OWER O PERATIN G T EMP . CIM S FOR S UN USKVMC C ONNECT ONE S UN C OMPUTE R - WITH KVM PORT.
C HAPTER 9: S PECIFICATIONS 87 CIM Installation: Connecting CIM and Server CIM M ODEL : C ONNECTION I NSTRUCTIONS : UKVMC • Connect DB25 male end of provided CCPnn cab le to DB25 female port on UKVMC. • Connect other end of cable to 6-pin mini DIN keyboard and mouse ports and female 15-p in video port on the computer.
88 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE CIM M ODEL : C ONNECTION I NSTRUCTIONS : AUPUSBC • Connect DB25 male end of CCUSBnn cable to DB25 female port on AUPUSB. • Connect other end of cable to one of the USB ports and 15-p in video port on the computer.
C HAPTER 9: S PECIFICATIONS 89 Connecting UTP Cables Recommended UTP cables: Category 5e UTP Cables: Belden DataTwist 350 UTP #1700A Solid Belden DataTwist 350 p atch #1752A Stranded Category 6 UTP Ca.
90 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE CIM Cable Kits (For UK VMC): Additional cables available for de sired distances long er than those enabled by the standard length cables are provided w ith each CIM unit ordered. Universal Cable Kits for co nnecting computer to CIM: P ART N O .
C HAPTER 10: T ROUBLESHOOTING 91 C HAPTER 10: T ROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms and Solutions S YMPTOM : P ROBABLE C AUSE : No Power. • Loose Power Cord. • Power switch is off. • Paragon Matrix Sw itch or User Stat ion (UST1) sur ge protection invoked during a powe r recycling process.
92 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE S YMPTOM : P ROBABLE C AUSE : Mouse suddenly locks up when a particular computer is selected, but works normally when other c omputers are selected. • Loose cable from computer to CIM • Loose Category 5e UTP c able • Paragon components may be ou t of order.
C HAPTER 10: T ROUBLESHOOTING 93 UTP Cabling FAQs Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 Cabl ing FAQs: Q UESTION : A NSWER : What UTP cable does Rarita n recommend for use with Paragon , Paragon ReadyTM, and Cat5 R.
94 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Q UESTION : A NSWER : Can I use non-certified Cat 5e cable? Yes, however, you may not get the same performance as you would with Raritan ce rtified Category 5e UTP or Category 6 UTP cables.
C HAPTER 10: T ROUBLESHOOTING 95 Q UESTION : A NSWER : Cat 5e is st andardized . Why can’t I simply use any Cat 5e cable with Raritan products? Because the inte nded application of UTP cabling is t he transmission of digital dat a, cable specif ications are op timized for that application.
96 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Q UESTION : A NSWER : Are there sp ecial pin out requiremen ts that I must u se? Yes, please refer to diagram below.
C HAPTER 11: G LOSSARY 97 C HAPTER 11: G LOSSARY T ERM : D EFINITION : Active Channel A channel is active when a connected device is powered on. See also Channel. Administration Menu For installing and configuring access to the Paragon. This menu is restricted to those with administrator privileges.
98 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE T ERM : D EFINITION : Global Scan Rate Scan rate use d for all chan nels when Scan Mode field in User Profile is set t o Global. See also Scan Rate. Green Mode A field in U ser Profil e Menu for toggling P owerSav e feature on a nd off.
C HAPTER 11: G LOSSARY 99 T ERM : D EFINITION : PowerSave Allows a properly equipped monitor to operate in energy save mode. See also Green Mode. Public View Feature that c ontrols video shar ing of a comp uter that is be ing selected and operated by another use r.
100 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE T ERM : D EFINITION : Sort Order of channels li sted in the Se lection Menu – either by channel ID or by name. Pres sing < F12 > toggles the sort criterion when a Selection Menu is displ ayed.
C HAPTER 11: G LOSSARY 101 T ERM : D EFINITION : User Profile For setting and changing user passwords an d preferences. UST1 Acronym for U ser S tation X Model MasterConsole II models MasterCon sole X-4, MasterConsole X-8, and MasterConsole X-16.
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A PPENDICES 103 A PPENDICES Appendix A: Paragon Update – Firmware Upgrade The Paragon Update Utility is a Win32-based progra m that facilitates the transfer of firmware to Paragon unit s – the Matrix Switching Unit and the User St ation (UST1).
104 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Paragon Configuration Backup: Parago n Update is d esigned to exe cute the fir mwa re uploading process w ithout disturbing P aragon configuration dat a files.
A PPENDICES 105 Update User Station(s) 1. On any active Pa ragon User St ation (p/n UST 1), log in to Paragon, a nd press < F12 > to display the Selection Menu by Name .
106 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Update Paragon Matrix Switching Unit(s) 1. Connect one end of a straight-throu gh serial cable to the port labeled Admin (D B9F) o.
A PPENDICES 107 Appendix B: IBM x330 Paragon switch firmware versions 1P0 (UMT2161 ), 2C2 (UMT24 2, UMT442, and UMT8), or 3A2 (UMT1664) and User Station (UST1) firmwa re 4L2 or higher supports an IBM .
108 P ARAGON A DMINISTRATOR ’ S I NSTALLATION AND O PERATION G UIDE Install an IBM x 330 Rack of S ervers as a Tier to Paragon: 1. Set up Parago n following “Basic Inst allation” instr uctions starting on page 12, but reserve on e channel port for each rack of IBM x330 servers to be c onnected.
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