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
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Chapter 5: Paragon II and P2ZCIMs/Z-CIMs
Introduction
Many CIMs (Computer Interface Modules), including P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs (UKMSPD and
UKVMSC), enable access and control of multiple servers from a Paragon User Station,
occupying only one channel port on your Paragon II unit. P2ZCIMs or Z-CIMs are set up in a
chain-like server-to-server arrangement, with each P2ZCIM or Z-CIM connected to the keyboard,
video, and mouse ports of each server and linked with standard Cat5 UTP cables. Through this
chained cabling, they transmit keyboard, video, and mouse signals to the system. You can access
and control any server connected in the chain via the OSUI and new servers can be added at any
time without interrupting server operation.
Paragon II operates using P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs (UKVMSPD and UKVMSC). Although all
these CIMs are installed the same way, certain CIMs will not function if used in the same chain
as other CIMs.
P2ZCIMs
• For use with the Paragon II unit
• Can be used on Paragon I unit whose hardware version is HW3 (running Paragon II code)
• Support PS2 (P2ZCIM-PS2), USB (P2ZCIM-USB) and Sun (P2ZCIM-SUN) interfaces
• Support up to 42 units in any mixed arrangement on a Cat5 chain
• Span up to 1,000 feet (304 m.) from the User Station to the last P2ZCIM on a Cat5 chain
• Cannot be mixed on a Cat5 chain with Z-CIM (UKVMSPD or UKVMSC)
• P2ZCIM-USB can be used for either SUN USB and PC USB (controlled by a toggle switch
on the back of the unit)
• “L” models (e.g., P2ZCIM-PS2L) are available, which feature longer cables 36" (91 cm) for
use with cable management arms
Note: The easiest way to determine if the hardware version of your Paragon I unit is HW3 is to
check the number of its stacking ports on the rear side. If there is only one stacking port, then the
hardware version is HW3.
Z-CIMs (UKVMSPD and UKVMSC)
• For use with Paragon and Paragon II units
• Support PS2 interface only
• Support up to 42 units on a single Cat5 chain
• Span up to 1,000 feet (304 m.) from the User Station to the last Z-CIM on a Cat5 chain
• Cannot be mixed on a Cat5 chain with P2ZCIMs
• UKVMSC Z-CIM features local KVM ports
Note: UKVMSPD is supported with Paragon II, but is no longer available for purchase.