User guide
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Installation
- Chapter 3: Operation – User Functions
- Chapter 4: Operation – Administrator Functions
- The Administration Menu
- Guidelines for System Configuration
- System Configuration
- Video Redirection (Forced Video)
- Channel Association for Multiple Video
- User Configuration
- Channel Configuration
- User Station Profile
- Group Settings (Access Rights)
- Recommendations
- System Reboot and System Reset
- Network Settings
- Autoscan and Autoskip
- Power Management
- Paragon II Network Port
- Chapter 5: Paragon II and P2ZCIMs/Z-CIMs
- Chapter 6: Managing IBM BladeCenter Servers
- Chapter 7: Configurations
- Chapter 8: Firmware Upgrade
- Appendix A: Specifications
- Appendix B: User Station Direct Mode
- Appendix C: Tiering and Compatibility
- Appendix D: Paragon II Rack Mount
- Appendix E: Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System
- Appendix F: Extra Keyboard/Mouse Information and Settings
- Appendix G: Recommendation for Better Video Quality
- Appendix H: Other Components Working with Paragon II
- Appendix I: Troubleshooting

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 11
Function Selection Screen:
Several administrative functions can be performed on the Function Menu on the Paragon II unit’s
front panel LCD.
Display Ver./SN
Test User UST1
Test Chan. UKVM
Test Stack Unit
Stacking Support
Set LCD Contrast
Re-Configure
Set IP Address
Reset Unit
Figure 11 LCD Functions
Selecting a Function:
Press the FUNC button on the front panel of the Paragon II unit to enter Function Menu mode
and use the U and V buttons to scroll through the Function List. Press the ENT button on the
front panel to select one displayed function and use the instructions below for each specified
function. Press the ESC button on the front panel at any time to return to Normal Display.
Function Menu
Display Ver./SN
Figure 12 Function Selection
1. Display Ver./SN (Firmware Version and Serial Number): Displays current version of
firmware, the firmware loader, the unit’s serial number, and the field programmable gate
array (FPGA).
Firmware: 2C1
SN: CPB80347
Figure 13 Display Ver. and SN
2. Test User UST1 (User Station): Used by an administrator to check if User Stations (UST1s)
are functioning properly. Press the U or V button to change user port number. Display will
read “OK”, “None”, or “Failed.” Press ESC to return to normal display.”
If a “failed” condition is detected, make sure the Category 5e UTP cable is installed properly
and secured, or try using another UST to see if the UST under test has become defective.
Test User UST1
UST1: 3 OK
Figure 14 User Station Test