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
16 PARAGON II USER GUIDE
Installing a Paragon System with a Single Matrix Switch
If installing a single Paragon matrix switch, keep in mind the maximum numbers of User Stations
and server s you can connect:
• 2 User Stations and 42 servers to a P2-UMT242
• 4 User Stations and 42 servers to a P2-UMT442
• 8 User Stations and 32 servers to a P2-UMT832M
• 16 User Stations and 64 servers to a P2-UMT1664M
Important: All Paragon components, servers, and monitors must be turned OFF and
unplugged before installation.
1. Initialize the matrix switch.
A. Run the matrix switch’s included power cord from the IEC 320 inlet on its rear panel to a
working AC outlet.
B. Power on the matrix switch.
2. Connect a User Station and its attached devices.
A. Connect one end of a CAT5 UTP cable to user port # 1 on the back of the matrix switch.
Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ45 CAT5 port on the back of the User Station.
B. Run the User Station’s included power cord from the IEC 320 inlet on its rear panel to a
working AC outlet.
C. Power ON the User Station. It will power up and establish communication with the
matrix switch.
D. Connect a keyboard, a mouse, and a monitor to the User Station. (To control Sun servers
with a PS/2 keyboard, please see Appendix F: Extra Keyboard/Mouse Information
and Settings for additional information.)
E. Plug in and power on the monitor.
3. Perform initial configuration of the User Station.
A. The Login screen 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 hot key commands, which can be used with the OSUI to login, select
servers, or administer the system.
Figure 21 Login Screen for Paragon II
If the monitor instead displays a “.....No connection to Paragon.....” message, the User Station
is not properly connected to the matrix switch. Check for loose connections and make sure
you are using good, intact CAT5 cables.
B. Type admin in the User Name field and press Enter. In the Password field, type the
default password raritan (all lowercase) and press Enter.