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Rack Mount Safety Guidelines In Raritan products which require Rack Mounting, please follow these precautions: • Operation temperature in a closed rack environment may be greater than room temperature. Do not exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the appliances. See Specifications. • Ensure sufficient airflow through the rack environment. • Mount equipment in the rack carefully to avoid uneven mechanical loading.
Contents What's New in the Paragon II User Guide x How-To: Paragon Essentials xi Case 1. Setting the Network Configuration .................................................................................. xi Case 2. Multiple Write Access to the Same Server......................................................................xii Case 3. Controlling a Device's Power ..........................................................................................xii Case 4.
Contents Installing a P2-UMT832S Stacking Unit.......................................................................................29 Installing a P2-UMT1664S Stacking Unit.....................................................................................30 Note for Turning Off the Stacking Unit ..............................................................................31 Installation of the HubPac.......................................................................................................
Contents Blocked Channels Identification in Private Mode ..............................................................66 Manually Selecting the Access Path .................................................................................67 Path Overlapping Constraint .............................................................................................69 Switching between Previous and Next Channels ........................................................................
Contents Associating a Device with a Power Outlet.......................................................................124 Controlling Power to an Outlet.........................................................................................125 Paragon II Network Port ............................................................................................................127 Chapter 8 P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs 128 Introduction ...............................................................................
Contents Failsafe Upgrade Feature ..........................................................................................................170 Main Units........................................................................................................................171 Stacking Units..................................................................................................................172 User Stations .......................................................................................
Contents Dominion KX II Integration...............................................................................................211 Appendix F Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices 214 Using the OmniView Secure KVM Switch .................................................................................214 Special Notice with the P2-EUST/C Card Reader...........................................................216 Supported Keyboards...............................................................
What's New in the Paragon II User Guide The following sections have changed or information has been added to the Paragon II User Guide based on enhancements and changes to the equipment and/or user documentation.
How-To: Paragon Essentials This chapter includes 10 of the most common use cases to help familiarize users quickly with practical utilization of the Paragon system. Please note that this section provides common examples, which could vary according to your actual configuration and operations. Case 1. Setting the Network Configuration Purpose: To set the network configuration of the Paragon switch, such as an IP address, so it can be accessed or upgraded through the network. 1.
How-To: Paragon Essentials Case 2. Multiple Write Access to the Same Server Purpose: To enable various users to view the same server simultaneously and to grant them equal opportunity to compete for the control/operation of the server when the keyboard/mouse activity in the server has become inactive for a preset period of time (1 second by default unless it is customized). Only one person is allowed to control/operate the server at one time. 1. Log in to the Paragon system as an administrator. a.
How-To: Paragon Essentials b. Highlight the channel of the power strip. For example, highlight the channel No. 25 if the power strip is connected to that channel. c. Press G to enter the Outlet Configuration screen of the power strip. d. Change the type of outlet No. 1: press Enter --> press the arrow key to select “CPU” --> press Enter. e. Associate the outlet No.
How-To: Paragon Essentials 3. Press Tab and the message "Force switch to user port" appears on the message bar. 4. Type the port number of the desired user station. For example, if you want to direct the data to the user station connected to the user port No. 3, type 3 and press Enter. See Video Redirection (Forced Video) (on page 104) for details. Case 5.
How-To: Paragon Essentials user name: user02 password: 4. Select the “first” channel of the association group on the On-Screen User Interface (OSUI). In this example, highlight channel number 3 and press Enter. 5. The other video ports of the same server connected to channel numbers 1, 2 and 26 automatically output their video data to three user stations subsequent to the one where user02 is operating, which are connected to user port No. 3, 4 and 5 respectively. 6.
How-To: Paragon Essentials Field Channel Configuration Settings returning to factory defaults All settings or records of the active and inactive channels in the Channel Configuration submenu are cleared, but the data of active channels is rebuilt automatically after the reset 4. Now reset the selected items. Press O (alphabetical character) --> type yes --> press Enter. 5. The system will log out all of logged-in users and return the selected settings to factory defaults.
How-To: Paragon Essentials Case 8. Creating Multiple Paths to the Same Server(s) Purpose: To ensure that there is redundant access to specific servers. In this example, we will create three available paths for access to specific servers using the structure of multiple Base Units. Note: A Base Unit is the “first-tier” Paragon switch. 1. Prepare six Paragon switches, such as P2-UMT1664M and/or P2-UMT832M. 2. Choose three of them as Base Units, two as the 2nd tier, and one as the 3rd tier.
How-To: Paragon Essentials 4. Connect servers to the “3rd Tier” Paragon switch with the Cat5 UTP cables. The connection configuration looks like this: S(1) ~ S(X) Servers 1(A) ~ 1(C) Base Units 2(A) ~ 2(B) Second-tier Paragon switches 3(A) Third-tier Paragon switch 5. Connect user stations to Base Units 1(A), 1(B) and 1(C) with the Cat5 UTP cables. 6. Connect the keyboard, mouse and monitor to each user station. See Basic Installation (on page 11) section for details.
How-To: Paragon Essentials 7. Now three different paths (blue solid lines as illustrated below) are available for users to access any servers connected to the “3rd Tier.” See Configurations (on page 146) for more details. Case 9. Upgrading the Firmware of Paragon Switches Purpose: To upgrade Paragon II switches and benefit from recent enhancements to the Paragon product line.
How-To: Paragon Essentials 3. Download the firmware from the Raritan website (http://www.raritan.com): click Support > Firmware and Documentation > Paragon II, and click the latest version to start the download. 4. Unzip the downloaded file. Among the unzipped files, there are a file named ParagonUpdate_xxx.exe and a firmware file named P2-xxx.hex (xxx represents the version). For example, the firmware file for version 4.2 is named P2-3E5.hex. 5. Double click “ParagonUpdate_xxx.exe” to execute the program.
How-To: Paragon Essentials 3. Unzip the downloaded file. There are a file named ParagonUpdate_xxx.exe (xxx represents the version) and a firmware file for the user station. If using the P2-EUST, the firmware file is named EUST-xxx.hex. If using the P2-UST, the firmware file is named V5-xxx.hex (xxx represents the version). 4. Double click “ParagonUpdate_xxx.exe” to execute the program. 5. Enter the information about the user station in the Paragon Update utility.
Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Raritan's Paragon II. The Paragon family is about breaking away from the traditional, expensive model of server management—one server, one dedicated monitor, one dedicated keyboard. Paragon enables one or more workstations to access multiple servers—even servers of different platforms. No matter how large or small your setup, no matter how simple or how complex, Raritan is confident that there is a Paragon system just right for you.
Chapter 1: Introduction Enhanced User Station with an integrated card reader (P2-EUST/C) functions similar to a P2-EUST, and enables card authentication. IP-Enabled User Stations, including P2-USTIP1 and P2-USTIP2, one- and two-worker user stations, have integrated IP access and provide KVM over IP capability for anytime, anywhere access and control of servers. Key features include a slim design and GUI for point-and-click remote access.
Chapter 1: Introduction Main Units There are a number of Main Units that support a wide range of configurations: • P2-UMT242 supports 2 users and 42 servers • P2-UMT442 supports 4 users and 42 servers • P2-UMT832M supports 8 users and 32 servers • P2-UMT1664M supports 16 users and 64 servers CIMs There are also several different CIMs for different types of servers (all must output VGA video): • • • • • • P2CIM-APS2: Supports servers with IBM PS/2-type keyboard and mouse ports Provides
Chapter 1: Introduction • P2CIM-SER, P2CIM-SER-EU and AUATC • • • • Provides an extra RJ45 port for chaining of Z-CIMs for clustered access Support servers or ASCII serial devices connected to the Paragon II system through their RS-232 serial ports P2CIM-APS2DUAL Supports servers with IBM PS/2-type keyboard and mouse ports Doubles the number of users that have access to a particular server Provides automatic skew compensation when working with P2-EUST or P2-EUST/C P2CIM-AUSBDUAL S
Chapter 1: Introduction User Stations There are three types of user stations: P2-UST, P2-EUST, and P2-EUST/C. You usually should connect the user stations to a Paragon switch, but if you want to connect the user station to one server across a long stretch of Cat5 or higher cable, run such a cable between a “direct mode” user station and a P2CIM-APS2. See User Station Direct Mode (on page 165) for more information.
Chapter 1: Introduction User Station: P2-EUST CIM: P2CIM-APS2 P2-EUST/C (Front and Rear Sides) 6
Chapter 1: Introduction Product Features • 2U design supports 16 users, 64 servers (model: P2-UMT1664M) 1U design supports 8 users, 32 servers (model: P2-UMT832M) 1U design supports 4 users, 42 servers (model: P2-UMT442) 1U design supports 2 users, 42 servers (model: P2-UMT242) • Expand the number of users with Raritan's P2CIM-APS2DUAL, P2CIM-AUSBDUAL, or P2-HubPac • Locates users and servers up to 1000 feet (304 m) apart • Supports 4:3 ratio resolutions up to 1920 x 1440 • Supports 16:10 widescre
Chapter 1: Introduction Power control permissions may be set on a per-outlet basis • Supports the use of Pinnacle FastAction keyboard (when used with P2CIM-APS2 or P2CIM-APS2DUAL) • Supports 10-BaseT, half duplex network speed (not configurable) • Supports IBM BladeCenter® servers.
Chapter 1: Introduction • Remote control by the administrator and authorized users through Paragon Manager Supports authentication with an appropriate smart card when using Paragon II reader-enabled components: P2-EUST/C P2CIM-AUSB-C • Supports using Belkin® OmniView® Secure KVM Switch or Raritan Dominion® KX II as the front end of the Paragon system • Supports multiple audio/video routing through the integration with the NVISION® NV5128 router Special Notes: (1) P2-EUST/C supports Windows,
Chapter 1: Introduction • AC power cord x 1 Paragon user station (P2-UST, P2-EUST or P2-EUST/C): • User-station module x 1 • 6-ft. (1.8-m) AC power cord x 1 • 6-ft. (1.8-m) AC power-extension cord for the connected monitor x 1 • 16.4-ft. (5-m) DB9 male-to-female serial administration cable x 1 Paragon IP-enabled user station (P2-USTIP1/2): 10 • IP-enabled user-station module x 1 • 6-ft. (1.8-m) AC power cord x 1 • 16.4-ft.
Chapter 2 Quick Start The Paragon switch and all devices you want to connect to it must be unplugged and turned OFF prior to installation. In This Chapter Basic Installation......................................................................................11 Initial Verification .....................................................................................15 Basic Installation Ensure that you have turned OFF all servers and Paragon II devices prior to installation.
Chapter 2: Quick Start Plug one end of a stacking cable into the port—Expansion Port Out—on the Stacking Unit. Plug the other end of the cable into the port—Expansion Port—on the Main Unit. b. For connecting P2-UMT1664S to P2-UMT1664M: Plug one end of the stacking cable into "Expansion Port Out A" on the Stacking Unit and the other end of the cable into the lower "Expansion Port In" on the Main Unit.
Chapter 2: Quick Start a. Press the FUNC button to activate the Function Menu. b. Press the c. and buttons to select "Set Stack ID." Press the ENT button to confirm your selection. d. Press the and buttons to assign the numeric ID. The guideline of ID assignment is: Assign 1 as the ID for the first Stacking Unit, which is directly connected the Main Unit. Assign 2 as the ID for the second Stacking Unit, which is connected to the first Stacking Unit.
Chapter 2: Quick Start 3. Connect a PS/2 or USB keyboard, mouse, and a VGA monitor to the user station. Note: P2-EUST/C provides USB ports only for keyboard and mouse. 4. Turn on the monitor. 5. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 for all other user stations you want to connect to remaining User Ports. The user station does not support the use of a VGA-to-DVI converter. Step (C): Connect Servers To connect one or more servers 1. Connect a Paragon II CIM to the Main or Stacking Unit. a.
Chapter 2: Quick Start 2. Depending on the CIM model you purchased, plug the connectors of the CIM into a server's PS/2 or USB keyboard, mouse, and VGA ports. Tip: If the server provides a DVI-D connector instead of a VGA port, Raritan recommends that you connect the CIM to the server using a Smart View DVI-to-VGA (female to female) converter (DV-101). Note that currently only the Smart View DVI-to-VGA converter has been tested and is officially supported by Raritan for use with Paragon II. 3.
Chapter 2: Quick Start Tip: You can also type any user name for regular users. The factory-default user names for regular users are user01 through up to user15, depending on the model of your Main Unit. By default, there are no passwords for these user names. 4. The Selection Menu appears. Channels connecting to servers appear in green. At first there are no names for any servers so all Name fields are blank. Note: The only exception is IBM BladeCenter chassis.
Chapter 3 Rackmount and Installation This chapter includes full instructions for how to rack-mount Paragon II devices, install a single Paragon switch, cascades of multiple Paragon switches, Stacking Units and other devices. In This Chapter Rack-Mounting ........................................................................................17 A KVM System with A Single Paragon Switch ........................................19 A KVM System with Cascaded Paragon Switches .................................
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation Front rackmount of a Paragon switch Front rackmount of a Paragon user station Rear Mount The steps correspond to the numbers shown in the rear rackmount diagrams. 1. Secure the cable-support bar to the front end of the side brackets, near the side brackets' “ears,” using two of the included screws. 2.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation Rear rackmount of a Paragon switch Rear rackmount of a user station A KVM System with A Single Paragon Switch If installing a single Paragon switch, keep in mind the maximum numbers of user stations and servers 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 Prior to installation, all Paragon compo
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation a. Connect the switch's included power cord from the IEC 320 inlet on its rear panel to an appropriate AC outlet. b. Turn on the 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 switch. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ45 Cat5 port on the back of the user station. b.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation c. The OSUI Selection Menu appears, indicating that the user station is correctly installed. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each user station you want to connect to the Paragon switch. 5. Connect a CIM and the desired server. a.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation P2ZCIM and Z-CIM (local single-user IBM PS/2 compatible servers): Please see Paragon II and P2ZCIMs (see "P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs" on page 128) for installation instructions. b. Plug in and turn on the server. If the CIM is installed and operating properly, the CIM’s green LED will start blinking: once per second while the CIM is idle, more quickly while data is transmitted in either direction. c.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation c. The Channel Configuration submenu appears. Use the and keys or Tab to move the yellow highlight to the Name field for the channel port number where you installed the server and press Enter. The highlight turns light blue. d. Edit the name (the highlight turns green when you start typing). Press Enter when finished, and press S to save the new name. e. Press F2 to return to the Selection Menu. Verify that the new name appears in the Selection Menu. 7.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation A KVM System with Cascaded Paragon Switches Paragon II's channel port capacity can be expanded by installing a cascade of Paragon matrix switches (Main Units). In a "two-tiered" cascaded system, one or more subsidiary Paragon switches are connected to the channel ports of a Base Unit ("first-tier" Paragon switch).
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ45 port on the back of the user station. 3. Connect a keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the user station. (Do not plug in or turn on the user stations or monitors yet.) 4. For each subsidiary Paragon switch you want to attach directly to the Base Unit, connect Cat5 UTP cables from consecutive channel ports on the Base Unit to the subsidiary Paragon switch's user ports. 5.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation b. The monitor displays the Selection Menu, indicating that the user station is correctly installed. c. 26 Press F5 to activate the Administration Menu. Use the and keys to move the highlight to the Channel Configuration entry and press Enter to select it.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation d. The Channel Configuration menu appears. Use the and keys and Page Up and Page Down keys to approach channel ports to which subsidiary Paragon switches are connected. The port default device names appear in the Name column and the device type in the Device column. ("P242" for a 2 x 42 switch [P2-UMT242], "P442" for a 4 x 42 switch [P2-UMT442], "P832" for an 8 x 32 switch [P2-UMT832M], or "P1664" for a 16 x 64 switch [P2-UMT1664M]. e.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation g. Press F2 to reopen the Selection Menu; make sure that the channel port(s) of the second-tier Paragon switch are properly established. All paths to that Paragon switch should be displayed in purple. h. Press F5 to return to the Administration Menu. Select Channel Configuration again. Select a channel port that has been configured for the subsidiary Paragon switch you just set up.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation all user and system profiles, and to auto-detect the current status of its channel ports and user ports. Follow the installation steps in this section to install the new cascade, but when you turn on each switch (which must be done in proper tier order, from upper tier to base tier), press FUNC on the unit's front panel until "Clear Database Hit Ent/ESC?" appears on the LCD panel.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation 5. Turn ON all Paragon switches. 6. On the front panel of the Main Unit: a. Press the FUNC button and use the and buttons to select "Stacking Support." Press the ENT button to confirm the selection. b. Select the total number of Stacking Units (3 units maximum) and press the ENT button. 7. On the front panel of each connected Stacking Unit: a. Press the FUNC button and use the and buttons to select "Set Stack ID." Press the ENT button to confirm the selection. b.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation b. Assign the Stacking Unit ID using the and buttons. 7. Press the ENT button to save the setting. 8. Turn OFF all Paragon switches. 9. Turn on the Stacking Unit. 10. Turn on the Main Unit. Note for Turning Off the Stacking Unit After completing the hardware installation of the Paragon system, whenever you want to turn off a Stacking Unit, you must disconnect it from the Main Unit before turning it off.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation Installing a HubPac Please use the basic installation instructions below to create the HubPac configuration that gives users of up to 4 Paragon switches the capability to access the same server(s). P2-HubPac does not support the card reader functionality at this time. Make sure the servers that require the card reader authentication are not connected to the P2-HubPac.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation HubPac Server CIM Cat5 cable Paragon switch (the model illustrated is P2-UMT1664M) User station Monitor, keyboard and mouse connected to the user station To install a HubPac 1. Turn OFF each Paragon switch. Note: Prior to installation all Paragon switches and HubPac devices must be turned OFF. Servers and user stations to be connected can be in a powered ON state. 2. Connect a server, via CIM, to the HubPac: Note: Up to 8 servers can be connected to one HubPac.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation b. Plug one end of a Cat5 UTP cable into the RJ45 port on a CIM. c. Plug the other end of cable into the RJ45 1-IN port on the back of HubPac. d. Turn ON the server. e. Repeat the above steps to connect the remaining servers, connecting the Cat5 UTP cable to the HubPac at the RJ45 2-IN, 3-IN, 4-IN, 5-IN, 6-IN, 7-IN, and 8-IN port for each consecutive server (2 through 8) added. 3.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation Channel Configuration Paragon recognizes a HubPac as an extension of a CIM, rather than as a device. As a result, each server connected to the HubPac is configured as a directly connected server would be. 1. On the Selection Menu (by channel number) each green line indicates an active channel (CIM/server). Highlight the CIM/server to be selected by using the , , or Page Up, Page Down keys. Press Enter. 2. Normal server access indicates successful connection.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation Using the OSUI for Initial Configuration You will use the Paragon II OSUI after you install the Paragon system, so here are some OSUI basics to familiarize yourself before starting your installation. After the user station and the attached equipment are in place and turned on, activate the OSUI by QUICKLY pressing the default hot key (Scroll Lock) twice on an attached keyboard.
Chapter 3: Rackmount and Installation Status line, displays: a. The current OSUI hot key activator (in the illustration, the Scroll Lock key) b. Scan/Skip function status (if yellow, the function is ON; if white, the function is OFF) c. (N) Num Lock, (C) Caps Lock, (S) Scroll Lock, followed by Paragon II Communication Speed Indicator: (L) Low or (H) High. The speed depends on your component versions. Use function keys F1, F2, F3, F4, F8, and F12 to toggle between first-level menus.
Chapter 4 Front Panel Display and Controls The control buttons and LCD display on the Paragon switch provide system management and technical support functions. For most situations, there is no need to use the front panel beyond viewing status. In This Chapter Introduction to Front Panel Components.................................................38 Start-Up Display ......................................................................................38 Normal Display .......................................
Chapter 4: Front Panel Display and Controls Normal Display After the start-up test, LCD panel displays two lines of messages: • Line 1: Running message: "Raritan Computer Paragon II: Paragon832/1 Ready" For a Paragon II model P2-UMT832M, "Paragon832" is the default name (this name may be changed through the OSUI's System Configuration submenu). • Line 2: User port status message: "A/N User (1, 2, 3 ...) -> None" User port status displays a scrolling status of all user ports, one user port per second.
Chapter 4: Front Panel Display and Controls If you press the ENT button, both the channel configuration and the user profile and system settings will be cleared. Function Selection Screen Several administrative functions can be performed on the Function Menu on the Paragon switch'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 Selecting a Function To select a function on the front panel 1.
Chapter 4: Front Panel Display and Controls Press the ESC button on the front panel at any time to return to Normal Display. Test User UST1 This function checks whether user stations (USTs) are functioning properly. 1. Press the or button to change user port number. Display will read "OK", "None", or "Failed.
Chapter 4: Front Panel Display and Controls 2. Press ENT to save the value or ESC to cancel and return to normal display. Test Stack Unit 1. Press the or button to select the corresponding Stacking Unit ID for any connected Stacking Units. If there are no Stacking Units connected, the LCD will display "None." If there are Stacking Units connected, the LCD should read "OK" for each unit. 2. Press the ESC button on the front panel at any time to return to Normal Display.
Chapter 4: Front Panel Display and Controls 3. Press the ENT button after setting the new IP address. 4. Press the ENT button again to save changes and reboot the device when asked to "Save Changes?" The device will restart with the new network address. Note: Stacking Units do not have their own databases, configuration settings, and network addresses. You cannot configure one using its front panel controls.
Chapter 4: Front Panel Display and Controls After resetting the device, a progress indicator appears on the OSUI message bar, indicating the current update percentage. During the database updating, users are unable to operate the OSUI functions.
Chapter 5 Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video In This Chapter Support for 16:10 Widescreen LCD Monitors..........................................45 Compatible USB Combination Keyboards ..............................................47 Changing the Keyboard Layout Settings.................................................48 Kensington Mouse Type Settings............................................................53 Emulating Sun Keys with a PS/2 Keyboard ............................................
Chapter 5: Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video 2. Connect the appropriate DDC2 adapter to the CIM by plugging the adapter into the HD15 video connector of the CIM. Two types of DDC2 adapters are available for use: Supported resolutions DDC2 adapter number Up to 1440 x 900 DDC-1440 Up to 1680 x 1050 DDC-1680 3. Connect the CIM to the server. Plug the DDC2 adapter attached with the CIM into the VGA connector of the server.
Chapter 5: Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video Compatible USB Combination Keyboards The USB chip implemented on the P2-EUST and P2-EUST/C user stations may have compatibility issues with some USB combination (combo) keyboards, which provide USB ports additionally. The section lists the USB combo keyboards which work properly with P2-EUST and P2-EUST/C user stations. However, it is likely that USB combo keyboards not listed in the table are also compatible with Paragon II user stations.
Chapter 5: Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video If you do not follow the procedure described in this section, the keyboard and mouse may function abnormally. When the problem occurs, power cycle the user station to resolve it. Replacing or Reconnecting the USB Mouse It is likely that you need to replace the mouse or swap it to a different USB port after completing the initial connection of the USB Combo keyboard and USB mouse.
Chapter 5: Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video USB Keyboard Layout Settings (P2CIM-AUSB, P2CIM-AUSB-B or P2ZCIM-USB) When you connect a USB CIM to the server and your keyboard is not US English (code 33), you have to change the keyboard layout setting. To do so, you need to enter the setting mode by pressing appropriate hot key combinations based on your CIM type. 1. Highlight the channel of the desired server on the Selection Menu, and press Enter. 2.
Chapter 5: Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video For P2CIM-AUSB-B or P2ZCIM-USB: A Frequently-used keyboard layout codes B Current keyboard layout is US English (code 33) 4. Press the appropriate keyboard layout code (see the following table for codes). 5. Either press Esc to exit the setting mode or close the text editor.
Chapter 5: Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video Language Italian Layout code 14 Language Turkish Layout code 31 Japan 15 UK 32 Korean 16 USA (Default) 33 Latin American 17 Yugoslavia 34 Sun Keyboard Layout Settings (P2CIM-SUN or P2CIM-ASUN) When you connect a Sun keyboard to the user station and access a Sun server which has P2CIM-SUN or P2CIM-ASUN connected, you must change the Sun keyboard's layout setting. 1.
Chapter 5: Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video Country Greece5 Layout code 39 Country Switzer Fr5 Layout code 2C Hungary5 33 Switzer Ge5 2D Italy5 26 Taiwan5 30 Japan5 31 Turkey5 38 Korea5 2F UK5 2E Latvia5 37 US5 21 Lithuania5 3B US5 Unix (Default) 22 Sun Keyboard Layout Settings (P2ZCIM-SUN) When you connect a Sun keyboard to the user station and access a Sun server which has P2ZCIM-SUN connected, you may need to change the Sun keyboard's layout setting. 1.
Chapter 5: Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video Switching between 101 and 102 keys (P2CIM-APS2) In some operating systems, the pipe key ( | ) on the 102-key keyboard cannot be recognized and is not displayed on the screen. To recognize this key, you should change the keyboard setting from 101-key to 102-key type. This function is supported by P2CIM-APS2 with firmware version 3C0 or later. 1. Highlight the channel of the server where the pipe key is unrecognized, such as a Unix server. 2.
Chapter 5: Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video 3. Press Left Ctrl + NumLock to enter the setting mode. A message similar to the following appears in the text editor. A Available mouse setting codes B Current mouse setting is set to standard 3-button wheel mouse (code 0) 4. Type m1 to have the CIM support the use of 4-8 button wheel mouse. 5. Either press Esc to exit the setting mode or close the text editor. 6.
Chapter 5: Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video Emulating Sun Keys with a PS/2 Keyboard We recommend that you use a Sun keyboard and mouse at your user stations if there are any Sun servers in your Paragon system. If you must use a PS/2 keyboard to control a Sun server attached to your Paragon system, Paragon is able to perform some keyboard emulation.
Chapter 5: Information about Keyboard, Mouse and Video Macintosh Key Mapping If you use a Macintosh keyboard, you may want to know which keys are supported or recognized by Paragon II system. This is especially important when you want to use the Command Key combinations. Actually Paragon II system only recognizes regular PC keyboard and therefore all Macintosh keys are mapped with the PC keys based on each key's position.
Chapter 6 Operation - User Functions User functions for configuration and operation of your Paragon II system are processed through the OSUI. To activate the OSUI at any time, press the hot key (default: Scroll Lock) twice in QUICK succession. In This Chapter Login ........................................................................................................58 Video Gain and Skew Compensation......................................................60 Selecting a Server .............................
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Login Log in to Paragon II so you can access servers and other devices connected to the Paragon II system. The Login screen is automatically displayed on every user-station monitor after the single Paragon switch or Base Unit is turned on. To activate the Login screen on a user-station monitor at any other time, press the system's hot key (factory default: Scroll Lock) twice in QUICK succession to activate the OSUI, and then press F9.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions 2. Paragon II will prompt you if a password is necessary. If so, type your password and press Enter. The default password for the admin user is raritan (all lowercase; passwords are case-sensitive). We recommend changing this password right away. See User Profile Customization (on page 76) for additional information. 3. The Selection Menu appears. To view other menus, use the function keys as described in this section later.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Key F11 Action View the Unit Status Menu for connected Raritan Remote Power Control unit (available only from Power Control Menu) F12 Toggle the Selection Menu's sorting way: numerically by port number or alphabetically by name Esc Exit the current OSUI screen Video Gain and Skew Compensation When traveling the distance from the target server to the monitor connected to a user station over different cables, Red, Green, and Blue (RGB) color signals may arrive at d
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions For P2-UST, the video-gain range is -15 to +15. For P2-EUST or P2-EUST/C, the video-gain setting is named "AGC," and its range is 0 to +6. 3. Press Esc or Enter to quit the OSUI and save the video setting. 4. To adjust another channel's video-gain setting, access it and then repeat Steps 1 to 3.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions See Video Display Adjustment for P2-EUST (on page 112) for additional information. Selecting a Server Immediately following user login, the Selection Menu appears. If you already switched to a server, you can activate the Selection Menu by pressing the hot key (default: Scroll Lock) twice QUICKLY. The Selection Menu lists devices sorted either by channel number (“Ch”) or alphabetically by the name of the server or other device connected to that channel port (“Name”).
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Selection Menu Sorted by Channel Name The Selection Menu displays up to eight channel ports per page; total number of pages appears in the upper right-hand corner, for example “Page 2/5” indicates that you are on the second of five pages. Use the Page Up and Page Down keys on your keyboard to move between the pages. Once you have selected a server as described on the following pages, Paragon II will switch to that channel port.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions a. In the channel number view, once all channel ports page are assigned, you can press the desired channel port's key number (1 through 8) to move the highlight to that channel port instantly. b. In the channel name view, you can type the first few characters of the desired channel port's name to move the highlight to the first channel port whose name begins with that character sequence. 4. Press Enter.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Color Channel port status System with Cascaded Paragon Switches (on page 24). White Channel port's current status is unknown. This should not happen if the Paragon II is operating normally. Light Blue Channel port is connected to a device and active, but is unavailable to access due to lack of tier path. It operates in Private mode only as 'Blocked Channels Identification'.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Blocked Channels Identification in Private Mode When the system is set to Private mode, “Blocked Channels Identification” is activated automatically. • When a blocked channel is detected, it will be displayed in light blue on the Selection Menu (whether in order of channel number or name) to distinguish from a channel that is active and available to access (in green).
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Manually Selecting the Access Path When all tiered devices in the Paragon II system are implemented with firmware version later than 3E3, you can manually choose a path to access a target server in the channel number view. For older Paragon I or Paragon II products to support this feature, see the note in the end of this section for more information. 1. Make sure you are in the channel number view in the Selection Menu. If not, press F12 to toggle the view.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions The path information includes “name of the base/tiered device,” “number of the selected user port” and “number of the selected channel port.” If this symbol “- -” is displayed, it indicates the port number is currently unknown, and this port number will be displayed only when you access to the next channel.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Path Overlapping Constraint The path you manually choose may completely or partially overlap a path having been selected by another user in the PC Share or Public View mode. In this case, Paragon either limits your server accessibility to the one accessed by the user with whom you share the path or disallows any server accessibility. To access a different server, you must choose a path not overlapping with anyone's path.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Instance 2: “B” user overlaps the path with “A” user's in the segment between UMT-1 and UMT-2; therefore, all servers connected to UMT-3 become inaccessible to the “B” user.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Instance 3: “B” user overlaps the path with “A” user's in the segment between UMT-2 and UMT-3; therefore, only the server 3-2 connected to UMT-3 is accessible to the “B” user.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Instance 4: “B” user completely overlaps the path with “A” user's; therefore, only the server 3-2 connected to UMT-3 is accessible to the “B” user. Switching between Previous and Next Channels There are two ways for you to switch between active channels: one is through the OSUI operation, and the other is through the “Up/Down Channel” hot key combination, which enables quick access by bypassing the OSUI.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions • The Paragon switch to which your user station connects must be with the firmware version 3EB or later. Note: If your Paragon switch or P2-EUST (or P2-EUST/C) is implemented with old firmware, you can upgrade the firmware to benefit from the feature. See Firmware Upgrade (on page 167) for more information.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions 2. Press F4 to access the User Profile menu. 3. Press Tab until the UpDnChnl field is highlighted. 4. Press Enter and the highlight turns green. 5. Press the arrow keys ( , , , ) to switch between available options, which include LftAlt (Left ALT), LShift (Left SHIFT), CapLck (Caps Lock), NumLck (Num Lock), ScrLck (Scroll Lock), and None (function disabled).
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions For example, if you have assigned the LEFT Shift key as the Up/Down Channel key in the User Profile menu, press the LEFT Shift key twice and then press or . The video of the previous or next channel is immediately displayed on the screen. Each time the use of the Up/Down Channel key changes the Selection Menu from sorting by channel number to sorting by name on the background.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions User Profile Customization Users can change their own profiles and administrators can set blank user profiles or change an individual user profile on the User Profile screen. To access this menu, press F4 when the OSUI is on the screen. This menu displays Paragon II's configuration and allows you to set preferred operating parameters for individual user accounts or for a group of accounts, as the administrator, or change your profile as a logged-in user.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Press Enter to begin editing; the highlighted area will turn green, and the message text changes to the following: See the next section for interpreting specific User Profile entries. When finished, press Enter to retain the changes (the highlighted area will turn yellow) or press the Esc key to cancel the changes.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions • 78 If the ID Display is set to “On,” the number in the second field, Seconds, indicates how many seconds it will remain onscreen. Using leading zeroes if necessary, type a two-digit number of seconds from 01 to 24, or use the and keys to increase and decrease the current value by 1 respectively. If you type a number greater than 24, the second field will be filled with a “- -”, indicating that the ID Display will be shown at all times. The default setting is 03.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions • Hotkey: The keyboard key that, when pressed twice quickly, activates the OSUI. The alternatives are Scroll Lock (the default), Caps Lock, Num Lock, the LEFT ALT key, and the LEFT SHIFT key. Use any of the arrow keys to switch between the choices. You cannot select the key currently being used as the Previous Channel Key (see below). • Display Position: This position indicates where the OSUI menus and ID Display appear on your monitor.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Note: Be careful when you change your password. If you forget or lose it, the administrator has no way of recovering or erasing it; your account will have to be deleted and recreated. Help Menu When the OSUI is open, activate the Help Menu by pressing F1. This menu displays a list of function keys and their functions.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Key F10 Action Toggle the display of all channel ports (including inaccessible ones) on or off F11 View the Unit Status Menu for connected Raritan Remote Power Control unit (available only from Power Control Menu) F12 Toggle the Selection Menu's sorting way: numerically by port number or alphabetically by name Esc Exit the current OSUI screen Note 1: If a user owns administrator privileges but is not the administrator (the Admin account), functions F6 and F7 ar
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Concurrent Multiple Video Outputs You can access one single channel and thus activate the video outputs of another or several other channels at the same time. That is, when a channel is selected in the Selection Menu, the other pre-configured channel(s) automatically output video data to subsequent user stations. This function is called “Multiple Video” or “Port-Following Switch.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Four-Channel Example Four channels (numbers 2, 4, 6 and 7) of Paragon II system are connected to the same server which has four video ports. The Paragon administrator has configured these four channels as an association group in Paragon Manager, and Channel 4 is set as the “first” channel in the association setting. In this example, you use the user station attached to the user port #2 to access the “first” channel—Channel 4.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Name ACTIVATOR channel Meaning The “first” channel specified in the Paragon Manager's channel association setting. Access to this channel causes the other channels of this association group to output their data. FOLLOWER channel The channel(s) other than the ACTIVATOR channel in the association setting. These channels automatically output their data when the ACTIVATOR channel is accessed.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions 3. Connect these CIMs to the channel ports of the desired Paragon switch using the Cat5 cables. Operation Rules This section describes the general concept for operating the Multiple Video function, including the activation and termination of the Multiple Video mode. Activation • Only access to the ACTIVATOR channel can trigger the function. For a 16-channel association, the additional requisite is the ACTIVATOR user port is user port No.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions • Choose a non-ACTIVATOR channel in the Selection Menu. The FOLLOWER user stations' monitors remain showing the FOLLOWER channel videos, while the keyboard and mouse control is back on these user stations. Power cycle the desired user station(s), be it an ACTIVATOR or FOLLOWER user station. Note: If the user station is P2-USTIP, it automatically enters the remote mode when quitting the Multiple Video mode.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions The failure of data output can be caused by one of the following reasons: • Blockage to the FOLLOWER channel port(s). For example, other user(s) may be accessing one or more of the FOLLOWER channels in Private mode and thus block the access. • Mouse/keyboard activity is detected on the FOLLOWER user station(s) when the Multiple Video command is issued. Paragon will NOT execute Multiple Video in order to protect that server's operation.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Authentication with a Smart Card With the use of the P2-EUST/C user station and the P2CIM-AUSB-C CIM, Paragon II enables you to control access to servers that require user authentication with an appropriate smart card. Therefore, data security is further enhanced by only permitting users who pass appropriate login credentials to a target server to view and manage the server's data.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions 3. Select "Yes, this time only" and click Next. 4. Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)” and click Next.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions 5. (Optional) If this dialog appears, select "Yes, connect and search for the software on the Internet" and click Next. 6. Click Finish when the installation is complete.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Note: If one of the following scenarios occurs, you can obtain the Windows driver by downloading the P2-EUST/C update from Raritan's Firmware and Documentation section (http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation/): (1) If your target server cannot be connected to the Internet, connect a PC to the Internet to download the driver, and then install the driver on the target server.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Requisites for Card Reader Functionality In order to enable the card reader functionality, the following Paragon II components must be included in the path you choose to access a specific server. • Reader-enabled user station: P2-EUST/C • Reader-enabled CIM: P2CIM-AUSB-C • Reader-enabled firmware: Paragon II switch (including the Main Unit and the Stacking Unit, if any) with firmware version 4.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions P2CIM-AUSB-C Cat5 cable Paragon II switch (firmware version 4.3 or later) P2-EUST/C The maximum cable length between the reader-enabled CIM and the Paragon switch to which it is directly connected CANNOT exceed 500 feet (152 m). A cable longer than 500 feet may result in the card's data loss during the transmission. If the path runs through the second- or even third-tier Paragon switches, the firmware version of these upper tiers must also be 4.3 or later.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Components / Functions Internal Card Reader P2-EUST/C P2-EUST LED Card reader slot LED Status LED Color Blue (Solid) Status The user station is turned on without any card inserted Blue (Blink) Only keyboard/mouse signals are being transmitted to the Paragon switch or when the keyboard/mouse activity is detected Green (Solid) A card is inserted into the card reader slot when the user station is turned on Green (Blink) Only the card's data is being transmitted
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Paragon II 4.3 or Later Firmware Version As long as the card reader function is intended in the Paragon II system, you must ensure the firmware version of the Paragon switch (or switches) in the chosen path is 4.3 or later. Otherwise, the card reader function is not available even though both of the reader-enabled user station and CIM are present in the path. To upgrade the firmware version of existing Paragon switches to 4.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions 7. Insert your card into the card reader slot on the user station. The LED of the user station turns green. Note: The Paragon II integrated smart card reader may not recognize the insertion of a smart card when there is conflict with an external card reader, including keyboards that consist of a built-in smart card reader.
Chapter 6: Operation - User Functions Note: Paragon does not automatically disconnect you from the server upon the removal of the card, but the server may respond to this based on the configuration of the authentication software and thus deny your access and management of the server. You can insert the card into the reader-enabled user station before accessing the server or turning on the user station.
Chapter 7 Operation - Administrator Functions In This Chapter The Administration Menu.........................................................................98 Guidelines for System Configuration.......................................................99 System Configuration ............................................................................100 Video Redirection (Forced Video) .........................................................104 Channel Association for Multiple Video.......................
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions 2. Press F5. The Administration Menu appears. 3. Press any keyboard number from 1 through 7, or use the and keys to move the highlight to your desired option (submenu), and press Enter. Guidelines for System Configuration • Only one user should attempt to modify/update the system's Administration Menu at one time (especially the User Configuration and Channel Configuration submenus). • Z-CIMs should be added one at a time to a Z-CIM chain.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions 3. Turn ON the base tier (first tier). 4. Perform a partial reset of the database on impacted Paragon switches. For example, if you swap the switches connected to the base tier, perform the partial reset on the base tier. If you swap the switches connected to the second tier, perform the partial reset from the second tier to the base tier. For information on partial reset, see Reset Unit (on page 43).
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Display All Computers: This option can be “Yes” or “No” to respectively allow or disallow users from viewing channel port listings for all connected devices through the OSUI, even if the user doesn’t have the security privileges to access them. The factory-default setting is No.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Hide Admin From Users: When Operation Mode is set to “Public View,” the user in control of a server is normally notified when other users start and stop viewing the channel port’s video. However, when Hide Admin From Users is set to “Yes,” administrators can view other users’ video without activating this viewing-notification message. Use and to toggle between “Yes” and “No.” The default setting is No.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions If Login Sleep is set to Saver or Green, in the Minutes field, type the number of minutes of inactivity before Login Sleep is triggered. Using leading zeroes if necessary, type a two-digit number of minutes from 01 to 99, or use the and keys to increase and decrease the current value by 1 respectively. The default setting is 05. If Login Sleep is set to “Off,” the number in this field has no effect.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Video Redirection (Forced Video) You can have any server send its video/keyboard/mouse data to any user station other than yours. This function is called “Forced Video” and it can be performed using either OSUI or Paragon Manager. As an administrator, you can authorize specific normal users to perform this function. Both of the authorization and operation of these users can only be done through Paragon Manager.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions • Data transmitted from one of the upper-tier servers (from 2-1 to 2-3) TO one of the user stations connected to UMT-1 (B to D) The user station you operate to issue the Forced Video command Operating Forced Video Using OSUI 1. At the Selection Menu, press the and keys to highlight the channel number of the server whose video/keyboard/mouse data output you want to redirect. 2. Press Tab, and the OSUI message bar displays a switch message.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions 3. Type the two-digit number of the user port to which the data output is redirected. 4. Press Enter to have the data output to the assigned user port or press Esc to cancel. The Forced Video function is always performed regardless of the login status or the permissions of that logged-in user on the assigned user station. If it is performed successfully, the following message appears on the screen of the administrator.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions To exit the Forced Video mode: 1. Press the hot key (default: Scroll Lock) twice quickly, this message appears. 2. Press F9 to log out of the system. Note: Pressing Esc will return you to the current forced video mode. Channel Association for Multiple Video “Multiple Video” (or called Port-Following Switch) enables up to four user stations to simultaneously receive the video output of a server that has multiple video ports.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Four-channel association is permitted for P2-UMT442, P2-UMT832M, and P2-UMT1664M. 16-channel association is permitted for P2-UMT1664M alone. Note: To obtain the 16-channel association capability, you must upgrade the Paragon switch to version 4.7 or later, and use Paragon Manager 2.0.4 or later. • The sequence of associated channels can be random. • Each channel port belongs to one association group only.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions This menu displays one user's information in each row. There are two panels of this menu—left and right panels, as indicated by the right-pointing arrow ( ) at the top of the menu. The fields and columns in the left panel of this menu include: • User: Your user name. This field cannot be edited. • Name: The user names assigned to all user accounts.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions You can also perform three other functions at this menu: • Add a new user by pressing the Insert key. A new default user name will be added in the end of the existing list (for example, if users “user01” through “user25” already exist and a new one is added, its default name will be “user26”); you can edit the name as desired. The maximum number of users is 127 (512 with an added memory card).
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions This menu displays one channel port's information in each row. If the Paragon system detects a powered device on that channel port, it will display the text in that row in green; otherwise, it will display it in black. Again, there are two panels in this menu—left and right panels, indicated by the right-pointing arrow ( ) at the top of the menu. The fields and columns on the left panel of this menu: • ChID: The channel port's number.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Video Display Adjustment for P2-EUST The P2-EUST and P2-EUST/C have additional capabilities for allowing adjustment of your video display. Specify skew levels for Automatic Gain Control (AGC), Red (R), Green (G), and Blue (B) to improve video quality. After selecting any channel from P2-EUST or P2-EUST/C, press the hot key twice quickly to activate the OSUI.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions User Station Profile To activate the User Station Profile and set the global keyboard type and video delay, select option 4, User Station Profile, from the Administration Menu. Keyboard Type The OSUI supports three types of keyboard mappings: Select either “English”—the default is U.S. English—“French,” or “German.” If you are using a non-English keyboard, you must temporarily attach an English-language keyboard to change the keyboard type.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Video Delay If channel switching or autoscanning takes too long to sync up on Paragon II, especially when your servers are set with different resolutions, it may create a displaying issue with your monitor. At this time, set a video delay for channel port switching at your user station.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions User Port Timeout Similar to the Logoff Timeout field in the System Configuration submenu (see System Configuration (on page 100) for more details), this field also sets up the amount of time in minutes the user station can remain inactive (no keyboard and mouse activity) before the logged-in user at this user station is logged out of the Paragon II system.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Users and computers communicate according to the following Group ID access rules.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions These user groups... For example: ...can access these channel port groups: 01 can access 00, 01, and 10 through 19 02 can access 00, 02, and 20 through 29 00, 0x, and xy xy (10 through 99) For example: 10 can access 00, 01, and 10 23 can access 00, 02, and 23 97 can access 00, 09, and 97 These channel port groups... 00 ...
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Recommendations Systems Requiring High Security: We recommend assigning IDs of 10 through 99 to computers requiring high protection. This will make them less accessible than computers with IDs of 00 or 01 through 09. Main System Administrator and Assistant Administrators: Although any user may be assigned administrator privileges, we recommend the user ID “00” for the Main System Administrator, and user IDs 01 through 09 for Assistant Administrators.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions A message in the message bar asks you to confirm the System Reboot command. You must type Y-E-S, the complete word 'Yes,' and press Enter to confirm, or press Esc to cancel. A “Reset” message screen appears and remains onscreen while your system reboots. If you have multiple tiers, the reboot will take slightly longer than if you are rebooting only a single Paragon switch.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions After the reset is complete, the Paragon clients can log in again. Network Settings To configure Paragon II's network settings from the OSUI, select option 7, Network Settings, from the Administration Menu. • Current IP: This field allows administrators to configure the Paragon II's address on the network. Use the arrow keys to scroll over to each byte and change the IP as needed. The default IP address is 192.168.0.192.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions • Keys (16-field encryption key): These fields are designed to contain the hexadecimal encryption key used in encrypting network traffic. Only a valid hexadecimal number will be accepted in these fields. Default value of each field is set to 00. After saving the changes, the Paragon II will automatically reboot with the new network settings.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Autoscan and Autoskip As an administrator, you can press F6 to turn autoscanning on and off.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Product family Number of outlets Rack space Corresponding device option in the OSUI DPXR8 series 8 1U rack mount PCR8 DPCS12 series 12 0U vertical mount PCS12 DPXS12 series 12 0U vertical mount PCS12 DPCS16 series 16 0U vertical mount DPX16 DPCR2X8 series 16 2U rack mount DPX16 DPXS16 series 16 0U vertical mount DPX16 DPCS20 series 20 0U vertical mount PCS20 DPXS20 series 20 0U vertical mount PCS20 DPCR20 series 20 2U rack
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions 5. If you want to configure the individual power outlets on the Power Strip, press G to enter the “Outlet Configuration” Menu. 6. When finishing the configuration, press S to save the changes. Associating a Device with a Power Outlet Since Paragon II cannot detect which type of device is connected to which power outlet, associations of devices with individual power outlets must be done manually. 1. Press F5 to activate the “Administration Menu.” 2.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Controlling Power to an Outlet The addition of a Power Strip to the Paragon II system allows administrators to control the power to devices in two ways: To control power from the Channel/Server Selection Menu Normal Paragon II operation involves browsing the list of servers on the OSUI and pressing Enter to switch to that server.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions To control power from the Outlet Selection Menu A connected Power Strip is treated as a tiered device. The Power Strip, therefore, has its own device menu consisting of “ports” for each power outlet with which power can be controlled on a per-outlet basis. • Navigate the Paragon II OSUI Selection Menu, select the Raritan Power Strip and press Enter. You will now be at the “Outlet Selection” menu. • A list of outlets (up to 8 per page) will appear.
Chapter 7: Operation - Administrator Functions Paragon II Network Port Paragon II has a network port and is designed as a network-aware device. This network port is used to communicate with Paragon Manager administrative software, which can be downloaded from Raritan website (http://www.raritan.com). See Paragon Manager User Guide for additional information. This user guide is available on Raritan website's Firmware and Documentation section (http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation/).
Chapter 8 P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs In This Chapter Introduction............................................................................................128 Paragon II and P2ZCIMs .......................................................................129 Paragon II and Z-CIMs (For Paragon Release 4.4 or Earlier)...............
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs • Support PS2 (P2ZCIM-PS2), USB (P2ZCIM-USB) and Sun (P2ZCIM-SUN) interfaces • Support up to 42 P2ZCIMs 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 Paragon I ZCIM—UKVMSPD or UKVMSC • P2ZCIM-USB can be used for either Sun USB or PC USB (controlled by a toggle switch on the back of the P2ZCIM) • “L” models (e.g.
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs Connecting P2ZCIMs as Tiers The following diagram shows the final setup when connecting P2ZCIMs as a tier. Up to 42 P2ZCIMs can be connected in one single chain.
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs Prior to P2ZCIM tier installation, you must: • Turn ON all Paragon II components. • Turn OFF all servers in the P2ZCIM chain. When following the installation and configuration instructions, sort the Selection Menu by channel number, not by name. Display the Selection Menu by pressing the F2 key on your keyboard and change the sorting method by pressing the F12 key. To connect a P2ZCIM as a tier 1.
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs b. Edit the default name and press Enter—the highlight will turn green as you begin to type. c. Press S to save the change, or press Esc to exit without saving. 8. Press F2 to go to the Selection Menu, select the tiered P2ZCIM device, and press Enter to validate that the second-tier P2ZCIM is properly configured. To name the server channel on the Tiered Selection menu of P2ZCIM 1. When the OSUI is on the screen, press F5 to go to the Administration Menu. 2.
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs 5. Select the Channel Configuration submenu and press Enter. 6. Use the and or the Page Up and Page Down keys to select the P2ZCIM chain you wish to resize. 7. Press Enter and type SetPZSize-NN (NN represents the two-digit number for the size of your chain, from 01-42). 8. Press Enter. 9. Press S to save the new chain size. 10. Press F2 to go to the Selection Menu and verify that the chain size has changed.
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs 7. Press Enter and type RefreshPZ. 8. Press Enter again. 9. Press S to refresh the chain. 10. Press F2 to go to the Selection Menu and verify that channel order of the chain has been refreshed. Important: Please follow the guideline here to ensure that there is enough power to support all P2ZCIMs in a chain.
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs • If the LED is blinking on and off but at a regulated, moderate speed, that is, every half second: that P2ZCIM is acting as Manager of the chain. Paragon II and Z-CIMs (For Paragon Release 4.4 or Earlier) Z-CIM installation requires that servers are assigned names when added to the Z-CIM chain. The default name of any Z-CIM is its serial number, which is not meaningful to you.
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs Connecting Z-CIMs as Tiers The following diagram shows setup guidelines for connecting Z-Series Z4200U Z-CIMs (UKVMSPD or UKVMSC). Up to 42 Z-CIMs can be connected in one single chain.
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs All Paragon II components must be turned ON prior to Z-CIM tier installation. All servers and components in the Z-CIM chain must be turned OFF prior to installation. When following the installation and configuration instructions below, sort the Selection Menu by channel number, not by name. Display the menu by pressing the F2 key on your keyboard and change the sorting method by pressing the F12 key. To connect a Z-CIM as a tier 1.
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs b. Edit the default name and press Enter—the highlight will turn green as you begin to type. c. Press S to save the change, or press Esc to exit without saving. 8. Press F2 to go to the Selection Menu, select the tiered Z-CIM device, and press Enter to validate that the second-tier Z-CIM is properly configured. To name the server channel on the Tiered Selection Menu of Z-CIM 1. When the OSUI is on screen, press F5 to go to the Administration Menu. 2.
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs 8. Press F2 to return to the Selection Menu. Go to the Z-CIM channel to verify both of the name change and the server operation are OK. Repeat the steps in the above sections for each server to be added to the chain. Name and test each server as it is added. Follow the steps below to add the rest of the Z-CIM chain of servers.
Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs 6. Plug in and turn ON the server. If the UKVMSPD is installed and operating properly, the UKVMSPD green LED will start blinking (once per second when the UKVMSPD is idle, more quickly while data passes in either direction). After finishing this installation, activate Local PC Mode on the user station. To activate the Local PC mode 1. Log in at the connected user station. 2. Press the hot key (default: Scroll Lock) twice rapidly to activate the OSD. 3.
Chapter 9 Managing IBM BladeCenter Servers Paragon II provides access to the blade servers installed in one IBM BladeCenter® chassis via a single CIM plugged into the chassis' Management Module (MM) or Advanced Management Module (AMM). The CIM specific to IBM BladeCenter is either P2CIM-APS2-B for PS/2 keyboard and mouse, or P2CIM-AUSB-B for USB keyboard and mouse.
Chapter 9: Managing IBM BladeCenter Servers Refreshing Channel Status 1. Log in to the Paragon system as an administrator. a. Type admin in the User Name field and press Enter. b. Type raritan (the default password; all lowercase) in the Password field and press Enter. Note the password is case-sensitive. 2. Make sure the Selection Menu is sorted by the channel number. If not, press F12 to toggle the sorting. 3. Press F5 to enter the Administration Menu. 4.
Chapter 9: Managing IBM BladeCenter Servers Black channels indicate that either there is no blade server installed or the installed blade server is turned off. If any user is accessing a blade server while the refresh command is issued by the administrator, two results are possible: • If the keyboard/mouse activity has been idle for more than 200ms, the user(s) will be disconnected and the refresh command is executed.
Chapter 9: Managing IBM BladeCenter Servers 3. Select the IBM BladeCenter's channel and press Enter. The highlight turns light blue. 4. Type the desired server name—the highlight will turn green as you begin to type. 5. Press Enter—the highlight will turn yellow. 6. Press S to save the new name. 7. Press F2 to verify the new name in the Selection Menu. Renaming a Blade Server By default, each of IBM BladeCenter server is named “IBM-Blade01,” “IBM-Blade02,” and so on. 1.
Chapter 9: Managing IBM BladeCenter Servers 5. Use the and keys to highlight the Name field of any server whose name you want to edit. 6. Press Enter—the highlight will turn light blue. 7. Type the desired server name—the highlight will turn green as you begin to type. 8. Press Enter—the highlight will turn yellow. 9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 if you want to edit other servers' names. 10. Press S to save the new name(s). 11.
Chapter 10 Configurations The aim of the Main Units (such as P2-UMT1664“M”) and Stacking Units (such as P2-UMT1664“S”) is to allow users to build the Paragon system to include additional channel ports and the tiers up to three levels, so that more users and channels can be configured to control more servers. The system does not need to be over-redundant in accessibility, but administrators should consider the configurations illustrated in this chapter.
Chapter 10: Configurations Tiered Configurations Standard Tiered Configurations Common Guidelines for Tiering Configuration • Only Paragon I with hardware version HW3 (running Paragon II code) or Paragon II Main Unit can serve as Base Units (first tier). • The version of Base Unit(s), both hardware and firmware, must always be later than or at least equal to the version of other tiered devices. • A maximum of three tiers, including the Base Unit, is permitted.
Chapter 10: Configurations The operation is the same for tiered devices that are not Paragon switches. A Tiered devices that are not Paragon switches B Paragon switches (UMT-x) C User stations Guidelines for Multiple Base Configuration A multiple base configuration could be two-tier or three-tier configuration. It is composed of more than one Paragon Main Unit, serving as Base Units, and second-tier or even third-tier devices.
Chapter 10: Configurations 2. Recycle the power of all impacted devices. This is recommended to build a clean database for Paragon switches. Sequence of recycling power is from the HIGHEST tier (third tier) to the Base Unit. In our example: UMT-3A --> UMT-2A --> UMT-2B --> UMT-2C --> UMT- 1A --> UMT-1B. Example B: Relocating a second-tier device with multiple base connections (refer to blue line in the diagram): 1.
Chapter 10: Configurations Non-Standard Tiered Configurations Non-Standard tiered configurations are those configurations supported by Paragon II, but require special procedure in order to function properly. These include: • Triangle Configuration • Single Diamond Configuration • Redundant Configuration FUNC Reset Guidelines for Reconnection 150 After any re-connection subsequent to the Non-Standard tiered configuration, all Paragon switches should undergo a FUNC reset to clear the database.
Chapter 10: Configurations Triangle Configuration The following procedure must be followed to ensure this configuration functions properly. After re-connection, all Paragon switches must undergo a FUNC reset to clear the switches' database. See Reset Unit (on page 43) for more information on clearing the database. This procedure should be performed starting from the third-tier device down to the Base Unit. • Execute the FUNC reset in the following order: UMT-3 --> UMT-2 --> UMT-1.
Chapter 10: Configurations Execute the FUNC reset in the following order: UMT-3A --> UMT-2A --> UMT-2B --> UMT-1. Double diamond configuration Officially, the Double Diamond configuration is NOT a Raritan-approved solution if Stacking Units or P2-HubPac is included in the configuration. Therefore, it is highly recommended to avoid this configuration especially when using Paragon II Stacking Units or P2-HubPac.
Chapter 10: Configurations Redundant Configuration These configurations are simply more complex configurations, and might be used to ensure redundancy; every Base Unit is configured to another, in case of individual system failure. The following procedure must be followed to ensure this configuration functions properly. After re-connection, all Paragon switches must undergo a FUNC reset to clear the switches' database. See Reset Unit (on page 43) for more information on clearing the database.
Chapter 10: Configurations In order to make a redundant configuration system operate more efficiently, the following connection scheme between tiers is recommended: • Assume there are two Paragon Base Units: UMT-1A and UMT-1B • Assume there are three second-tier Paragon switches: UMT-2A, UMT-2B, and UMT-2C • Channel connection of UMT-1A • 154 Channel ports 3*N+1 (1, 4, 7….) connect to UMT-2A user ports sequentially, starting from user port 1 Channel ports 3*N+2 (2, 5, 8….
Chapter 10: Configurations Stacked Configurations Definition of Stacked Configuration • The Paragon II Stacking Unit expands the number of available channel ports in a single switching unit. It does not add user ports. • P2-UMT1664S has four 68-pin expansion ports. Two are input ports and two are output ports. P2-UMT832S has only one 68-pin expansion input port and one output port. The Paragon II Main Unit comes with both of user ports and channel ports.
Chapter 10: Configurations • Up to three P2-UMT832S units (Stacking Units) can be connected to one P2-UMT832M unit (Main Unit). • Only one P2-UMT1664S unit (Stacking Unit) can be connected to one P2-1664M unit (Main Unit). • A maximum of 128 channel ports (Main Unit + Stacking Units) is permitted. When a P2-UMT1664M unit acts as the Main Unit, only one P2-UMT1664S Stacking Unit can be in daisy chain with it.
Chapter 10: Configurations Example B: Non-blocked System—P2-UMT832M Standard configuration—any user can access any channel port in the system. Example C: P2-UMT1664M—Stacked and Tiered Standard configuration—any user can access any channel port in the system.
Chapter 10: Configurations Example D: P2-UMT832M—Stacked and Tiered Standard configuration—any user can access any channel port in the system. Example E: Illegal Configuration Illegal configurations are those that are not currently supported by Paragon II.
Chapter 10: Configurations Example G: Illegal Configuration Example H: Illegal Configuration Loop-Back Configuration This dead-loop setup will cause server database conflict and should therefore never be used.
Chapter 10: Configurations Different Cable Length Configuration You may use Cat5 UTP cables of different cable lengths to connect servers and tiered devices to a Paragon switch, but the CABLE LENGTH DIFFERENCE SHALL NOT BE TOO LARGE. Use of both very long and very short cables may result in video issues, especially when the channel connecting a long cable and the channel connecting a short cable are being accessed by adjacent user ports on a P2-UMT1664M model.
Chapter 10: Configurations Example B: Improper cable length difference: P2-HubPac Configuration and Multiple Video Read this section if performing the Multiple Video function in a Paragon II system in which the P2-HubPac is installed. Configuration for Multiple Video In order to perform the Multiple Video function in a system involving the P2-HubPac, each "switch port" of the same five-port cluster of the P2-HubPac must be attached to a Paragon switch connected to a DIFFERENT Base Unit.
Chapter 10: Configurations In the following illustrations, the Paragon Base Units are UMT-1A, UMT-1B, UMT-1C and UMT-1D. You can connect the HubPac's switch ports either to the Base Units or to the “Stacking Units” attached with these Base Units. The Multiple Video function works properly in such a configuration.
Chapter 10: Configurations —OR— You may connect the switch ports to the tiered Paragon switches of different Base Units. The Multiple Video function remains workable in this configuration.
Chapter 10: Configurations The following diagram illustrates a P2-HubPac configuration in which regular channel access will work properly but the Multiple Video function will fail. To use the Multiple Video feature properly, do not connect the P2-HubPac to the Paragon Base Unit and its tiered Paragon switches.
Chapter 11 User Station Direct Mode A Paragon user station set to Direct Mode can be directly connected to a Paragon CIM, either temporarily for emergency “crash cart” access or permanently for non-switched extension purposes, without having to go through a Paragon Base Unit. To create a “Direct Mode” connection 1. If you have not already done so, follow the instructions in steps 5A and 5B of A KVM System with A Single Paragon Switch (on page 19) to attach the CIM to the server. 2.
Chapter 11: User Station Direct Mode 2. Disconnect the opposite end of the Cat5 cabling from the CIM. 3. Connect the opposite end of the Cat5 cabling to a user port of a Paragon Base Unit. 4. Run other Cat5 cabling from the channel port of a Paragon Base Unit to the CIM. 5. Turn ON the user station.
Chapter 12 Firmware Upgrade To incorporate the newest Paragon II features, you can upgrade Paragon II Main Units, Stacking Units, user stations and P2-HubPac with the latest firmware on Raritan’s website. Upgrades can be done via the network or the RS-232 connection. Read the following sections if the device you want to upgrade is a Paragon Main Unit, Stacking Unit or user station. If the device is P2-HubPac, see P2-HubPac Upgrade Operation (on page 176) in this chapter for the upgrade procedure.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade 7. When you see the http hyperlink on the right pane, click it. 8. Click Save to save the file on your computer. 9. Specify the location where you want to save the file, and click Save. Wait until the download completes. 10. Extract the file if it is a ZIP file. The extracted files include the newest Paragon Update utility, .hex files, and so on. The .hex file is a firmware file. 11. (Optional) For some versions, such as version 4.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade STEP (C): (Optional) Verify the Stacking-Related Configuration This step is necessary when any Stacking Unit is connected to the Main Unit and the firmware upgrade of Stacking Units is also desired. For regular firmware upgrade which does not involve the boot loader or failsafe feature, Paragon allows you to update the Main Unit and “all” Stacking Units that are connected to the Main Unit in one single operation.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade For more details of the Paragon Update utility, see Paragon Manager User Guide. This user guide is available on Raritan website's Firmware and Documentation section (http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation/). Note: Usually the .
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade Main Units To update Main Units for the Failsafe Upgrade feature To obtain the failsafe capability for your Paragon II Main Unit, you must follow three major steps. STEP (A): Remove all Stacking Units STEP (B): Upgrade the boot loader STEP (C): Upgrade the firmware code Important: During the boot loader upgrade process, the Main Unit's settings are not accessible. Therefore, please note down your Main Unit's IP address before starting the boot loader upgrade.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade STEP (C): Upgrade the Firmware Code Follow the procedures described in General Update Procedure (on page 167) to upgrade the Main Unit with the latest firmware whose name is “P2-xxx.hex” (xxx represents the version). To verify the firmware version Use the Function Menu on the Front Panel to check the firmware version. See Selecting a Function (on page 40) for more information.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade To update Stacking Units for the Failsafe Upgrade feature The major upgrade procedures may vary depending on the situation of your devices. For example, if the boot loader version of your Main Unit is already 0C4 and the firmware version is 3E5, you can skip STEP (A) below.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade STEP (C): Update the Stacking Unit's Firmware Both of the Stacking Unit's firmware code and boot loader will be updated after the following is done. 1. Make sure the Main Unit is connected, via network, to the PC that will run Paragon Update. 2. Launch the Paragon Update utility: select “R-P2SBL-0C5.hex” as the firmware file, and click the “Send To Paragon” button. See Paragon Manager User Guide for detailed operation. Important: Do NOT interrupt the upgrade process.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade User Stations The failsafe capability is a standard feature of P2-EUST and P2-EUST/C. P2-UST with firmware version earlier than 1F9 does not have this feature. For an older P2-UST, you can upgrade its firmware to get the failsafe feature. To update user stations for Failsafe Upgrade feature (P2-UST Only) The procedures are the same as those outlined in General Update Procedure (on page 167).
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade P2-HubPac Upgrade Operation In order to upgrade your P2-HubPac, it must be running at version 0C6 or later. To upgrade it, you must obtain a USB-to-RS485 cable (model: P2-IAPCIM) from Raritan. If you don’t have the cable, please contact Raritan Technical Support. A special USB-to-RS485 driver is also needed and can be obtained from Raritan Technical Support.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade The download procedure is similar to the procedure described in the section titled STEP 1: Download the Latest Firmware and Release Notes (see "General Update Procedure" on page 167) earlier in this chapter. Therefore, you can refer to that section for details. 3. Obtain the USB-to-RS485 driver from Raritan Technical Support.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade 3. Connect the other end of the same CAT5 UTP cable to the server connection port of one cluster on the HubPac. The server connection port is the leftmost port on a cluster, and it is marked as x IN, where x is the cluster number. Note: Raritan strongly recommends that you disconnect all Paragon switches from the HubPac to avoid any improper transmission of signals from Paragon switches during the firmware upgrade.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade STEP (C): Install the USB-to-RS485 Driver on the PC The USB-to-RS485 cable connects the HubPac and the PC that is used to upgrade the HubPac. Prior to the upgrade, install the USB-to-RS485 driver obtained from Raritan Technical Support on the PC. This driver is supported in both of Windows XP and 2000. To install the driver The Windows operating system (Windows XP or 2000) automatically detects the connected USB-to-RS485 cable, and the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog appears.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade 2. Select "Install from a list of specific location (Advanced)" and click Next. 3. Select "Search for the best driver in their locations." 4. Select "Include this location in the search" and click Browse to navigate to the location where the USB-to-RS485 driver files are stored. Ensure the other option "Search removable media (floppy, CD-ROM...)" is NOT selected.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade 5. Click Next. 6. If a Hardware Installation dialog appears, click Continue Anyway to continue the driver installation. 7. Click Finish to complete the driver installation. To check the COM port number After connecting the USB-to-RS485 cable to the PC and installing the driver, the PC assigns a COM port to it. This port number is indispensable for the firmware upgrade. Therefore, follow the procedure below to retrieve the port information. 1.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade 3. Click Device Manager. The Device Manager window appears. 4. Click the plus (+) symbol beside Ports (COM & LPT) to expand the item. 5. Locate “USB to Serial Bridge (COMx),” where x is the COM port number that your PC assigns to the USB-to-RS485 cable. Write down the COM port number for later use. Note: If you cannot find “USB to-Serial Bridge (COMx),” either the USB-to-RS485 driver has not been installed or the USB-to-RS485 driver installation was not successful.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade STEP (D): Launch the Paragon Update Utility After the hardware connection is completed, you can execute the Paragon Update utility to upgrade the firmware. Note that Paragon Update version 2.4.4 or later supports this firmware upgrade. Earlier versions do not have this capability. Please use the latest version of the Paragon Upgrade utility which you downloaded along with the HubPac firmware to ensure the success of the upgrade.
Chapter 12: Firmware Upgrade STEP (E): Repeat Steps (B) and (D) for the Other Clusters After finishing the upgrade of one cluster, continue to upgrade the remaining clusters. To upgrade the other clusters, repeat the following procedure on each cluster 1. Disconnect the Cat5 cable attached with the USB-to-RS485 cable from the HubPac cluster on which the upgrade has finished. 2.
Appendix A Specifications In This Chapter Specifications of Paragon II Components .............................................185 Cat5 Cable Guidelines...........................................................................189 Specifications of Paragon II Components Paragon II switch P2-UMT1664M P2-UMT832M P2-UMT442 P2-UMT242 Description Dimensions Weight Power 16 users x 64 server ports, expansion slot, stacking port, network port 17.32" (W) x 11.41" (D) x 3.5" 12.52 lbs (H) 5.
Appendix A: Specifications Paragon II Stacking Unit Description Dimensions P2-UMT1664S 64 expansion server ports for stacking with P2-UMT1664M 17.32" (W) x 11.41" (D) x 3.5" 11.99 lbs (H) 5.44 kg 440mm (W) x 290mm (D) x 89mm (H) 100V/240V 32 expansion server ports for stacking with P2-UMT832M unit 17.32" (W) x 11.41" (D) x 1.75" (H) 440mm (W) x 290mm (D) x 44mm (H) 8.99 lbs 100V/240V 4.08 kg 50/60 Hz 0.
Appendix A: Specifications Paragon II CIMS P2CIM-APS2 P2CIM-APS2-B P2CIM-ASUN P2CIM-AUSB P2CIM-AUSB-C P2CIM-AUSB-B Description Dimensions CIM for PS/2., 1.3” (W) x 3.0” (D) x 0.6” (H) provides automatic 32mm (W) x 77.4mm (D) x 15.6mm (H) skew compensation with P2-EUST or P2-EUST/C Weight 0.20 lb CIM for IBM BladeCenter with PS/2, provides automatic skew compensation with P2-EUST or P2-EUST/C 1.3” (W) x 3.0” (D) x 0.6” (H) 0.20 lb 32mm (W) x 77.4mm (D) x 15.6mm (H) 0.07 kg CIM for Sun, 1.
Appendix A: Specifications Paragon II CIMS P2CIM-PWR P2CIM-APS2DUAL P2CIM-AUSBDUAL 188 Description CIM for Integrated Power Control Dimensions 1.3” (W) x 3.0” (D) x 0.6” (H) Weight 0.066 lb 32mm (W) x 77.4mm (D) x 15.6mm (H) 0.03 kg Doubles the 1.42” (W) x 3.39” (D) x 0.65” (H) number of users 36mm (W) x 86mm (D) x 16.5mm (H) that may access a specific PC or server, and provides automatic skew compensation with P2-EUST or P2-EUST/C 0.17 lb Doubles the 1.42” (W) x 3.39” (D) x 0.
Appendix A: Specifications Cat5 Cable Guidelines Use only straight-through-pinned four-pair (eight-wire) Cat5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables, terminated with standard RJ45 plugs, for the Cat5 cabling links in your Paragon system. If your existing Cat5 site-wiring system meets these requirements, feel free to send the signals through your site's patch panels, existing wiring, and so on, but you should keep the number of patches and splices to a minimum to avoid degrading the video signals.
Appendix A: Specifications Component A Cat5 cable Color W White B RJ45 connector G Green C Pin O Orange BL Blue BR Brown Note: Use the configuration for T568A OR the configuration for T568B.
Appendix B Tiering and Compatibility In This Chapter Tiering Matrix.........................................................................................191 Compatibility Matrix ...............................................................................193 Double Diamond Configuration .............................................................195 Tiering Matrix BASE TIER UMT x HW2 UMT x HW3 with 3A3 Firmware UMT x HW3 with 3.
Appendix B: Tiering and Compatibility As a general rule, the very latest hardware and firmware should reside on the lowest tier (that is, Base Unit). 1 Stacking Unit has no user ports so it cannot be cascaded as an upper tier to a lower tier switch. 2 UMT x HW3 has no memory card slot, so maximum servers/expandability will be 1800 servers. 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.
Appendix B: Tiering and Compatibility Compatibility Matrix Paragon I Paragon II HW2/2Z HW3 (3A3 Firmware) HW3 ( P2 Firmware) HW4M or later Y-CIMs Yes Yes Yes Yes C, P, PD CIMs Yes Yes Yes Feature/ Component Yes 1 Yes1 UKVMSPD Z-CIMs Yes Yes Yes P2ZCIMs No No Yes Yes P2-EUST No No Yes Yes (UMT-3E0 and later) (UMT-3E0 and later) Yes Yes (UMT-3EA and later) (UMT-3EA and later) P2-EUST/C No No P2-UST (V5) No No Yes Yes (UMT-3B0K and later/UST-1A7 and later) UST1 (V1
Appendix B: Tiering and Compatibility Paragon I Paragon II HW2/2Z HW3 (3A3 Firmware) HW3 ( P2 Firmware) HW4M or later Maximum Servers 832 1,800 1,800 1,800 10000 with optional memory card Maximum Servers 442 1,800 1,800 1,800 10000 with optional memory card Maximum Servers 242 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,800 Maximum Servers 2161 1,800 1,800 1,800 N/A Maximum User Names 127 127 127 512 with optional memory card PCCI compatibility Yes - as a 2nd tier Yes2 Yes2 Feature/ Component Ye
Appendix B: Tiering and Compatibility Double Diamond Configuration Officially, the Double Diamond configuration is NOT a Raritan-approved solution if Stacking Units or P2-HubPac is included in the configuration. Therefore, it is highly recommended to avoid this configuration especially when using Paragon II Stacking Units or P2-HubPac.
Appendix C Recommendation for Better Video Quality In This Chapter Deployment Recommendations ............................................................196 Supported Resolutions on P2-EUST and P2-EUST/C..........................
Appendix C: Recommendation for Better Video Quality Supported Resolutions on P2-EUST and P2-EUST/C P2-EUST and P2-EUST/C (enhanced user stations) support resolutions that are either 4:3 or 16:10 (widescreen) aspect ratio. 4:3 Aspect Ratio Enhanced user stations support a wide range of 4:3 ratio resolutions. The table lists supported maximum resolutions and refresh rates and cabling length that work with them.
Appendix D Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System In This Chapter Introduction to Serial CIMs ....................................................................198 Installing a Serial CIM............................................................................199 Operating a Serial CIM ..........................................................................
Appendix D: Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System Installing a Serial CIM Take these steps to attach a serial CIM to the serial port of a serial device or server and to your Paragon II system. Installing P2CIM-SER or P2CIM-SER-EU The installation of P2CIM-SER or P2CIM-SER-EU is quite easy. To install a Serial CIM: 1. Connect the CIM to a serial port on the serial device or computer, using its serial DB9 connector. 2. Connect the CIM to the KVM switch, using a standard Cat5 UTP cable. 3.
Appendix D: Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System If the device has some other type of serial port, call Raritan Technical Support. 2. If you need temporary “crash cart” access or permanent local control, you can set up a “local user station” (consisting of a keyboard and VGA monitor only) to AUATC. The keyboard can be either PS/2 or Sun type; a Sun keyboard will require a special setting in the Setup Screen.
Appendix D: Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System Operating a Serial CIM P2CIM-SER or P2CIM-SER-EU These CIMs provide different communication modes for you to operate the ASCII serial device. • On Line—Communicating with an ASCII device. The terminal screen area displays the interactions with the ASCII device. • Help—Help screen displayed (Pressing Alt+F1 displays the Help screen.) • Set Up—Setup screen displayed. (Pressing Alt+F2 or Alt+F3 enters set-up mode.
Appendix D: Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System AUATC Screen Layout AUATC produces eight-color video at 800 x 600 resolution, which can accommodate 32 lines of 80 text characters each. A typical ASCII terminal uses 24 lines, so AUATC uses the eight extra lines to provide system-status and help information. These eight lines are divided so that four are at the top of the screen and four are at the bottom. Cursor position and buffer page number. Communications status.
Appendix D: Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System NO—No port is active. Terminal screen area (24 lines x 80 characters). Command keys that can be used with the screen currently displayed. On Line Mode When you operate AUATC in On Line Mode, the main screen area displays your interactions with the ASCII device, as if it were the screen of an ASCII terminal.
Appendix D: Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System Conveniently, you may program any of the PC keyboard's twelve function keys to trigger your most-often-used data-stream commands. Pressing any key set this way causes Paragon II to send the corresponding command to the device.
Appendix D: Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System Buffer Edit Mode AUATC stores the most recent eight pages of data from the attached ASCII device in a circular buffer. After switching the AUATC from On Line Mode to Buffer Edit Mode by pressing Alt + F4, you can review the contents of the buffer by moving the cursor with the arrow keys, Page Up , Page Down , Home, and End. You can also edit the data in the buffer with Insert, Delete, Backspace, and the other keys listed in the Help screen.
Appendix D: Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System Configuring AUATC Press Alt + F2 to activate the Setup Screen, where you can select your desired serial-communication parameters (such as baud rate.) and local/remote output. The initial parameters will always start at their factory defaults, so make sure that the serial port or device to which AUATC is attached is temporarily configured for 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
Appendix D: Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System To program any of your keyboard's twelve function keys with commands or data items you frequently have to send the device, activate the Set Up Programmable Keys screen by pressing Alt + F3. Once a string (with a maximum length of sixteen characters) has been assigned to a key, pressing that key while in On Line Mode will send the entire string to the device. Troubleshooting AUATC If you do not get a device prompt: 1.
Appendix D: Connecting Serial Devices to Paragon II System 3. If you are at a remote user station's monitor, make sure that you are not running Cat5 cable too far end-to-end. The total length of Cat5 cabling from the serial device to the monitor should not be greater than 1000 feet (304 m).
Appendix E Other Raritan Components Working with Paragon II In This Chapter Paragon Manager Overview..................................................................209 CommandCenter Secure Gateway Integration .....................................210 Paragon Manager Overview Paragon Manager, Raritan's appliance management and configuration application, offers one coordinated graphical user interface that displays Device, User, Log, and Outlet information for your Paragon system.
Appendix E: Other Raritan Components Working with Paragon II When installation is complete, a shortcut to the application has been added to your Start menu. Remotely Refreshing IBM BladeCenter Channel Status You can use Paragon Manager to remotely update the channel status of IBM BladeCenter after connecting and logging in to the Paragon system from Paragon Manager. To refresh IBM BladeCenter Channel Status 1. Verify whether the Device View panel sorts channels by channel numbers.
Appendix E: Other Raritan Components Working with Paragon II To get the P2SC user documentation 1. Use your browser to visit Raritan website's Firmware and Documentation section (http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation/). 2. Scroll down the page and click the END OF LIFE PRODUCTS heading. 3. Click the Paragon II System Controller heading on the left pane. 4. Click the latest version on the right pane to show a list of support documents and files. 5.
Appendix E: Other Raritan Components Working with Paragon II P2-EUST P2-EUST/C 2. Connect a compatible DCIM to this user station. If the system is a twoor three-tier system, ensure the user station is one of those connected to the Base Unit (first tier). Only two types of DCIMs are supported in this integration: If using DCIM-USB-G2, plug its connectors into the USB and video ports on the user station. If using DCIM-PS2, plug its connectors into the PS/2 and video ports on the user station.
Appendix E: Other Raritan Components Working with Paragon II attached KX II When you access the Paragon system from KX II or CC-SG (if the KX II is managed by CC-SG), the Paragon OSUI login screen appears for you to log in. See Login (on page 58) for more information. In this integration, you can perform any OSUI functions implemented with current Paragon firmware or any KX II function implemented with current KX II firmware except for the virtual media feature.
Appendix F Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices The support for non-Raritan switching devices provides flexibility in satisfying special needs when using Paragon II. • Paragon II supports Belkin's OmniView™ Secure KVM Switch as of release 4.4.1. The support allows users to meet stringent desktop security requirements. • Paragon II supports NVISION® NV5128 Multi-format Router as of release 4.6.
Appendix F: Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices You can connect it to any P2-EUST/C user station for taking advantage of its EAL 4 security features. To connect the OmniView Secure KVM Switch 1. Connect the USB keyboard, mouse, and a VGA monitor to the OmniView Secure KVM Switch. For detailed information, see the user documentation shipping with the product. 2. Connect the OmniView Secure KVM Switch to the P2-EUST/C user station via the Belkin All-In-One USB KVM Cable. a.
Appendix F: Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices Now you can access the Paragon system and its servers from the OmniView Secure KVM Switch. For information on the operation of the OmniView Secure KVM Switch, see the user documentation that accompanies the product. Special Notice with the P2-EUST/C Card Reader If you use the OmniView Secure KVM Switch as the front end of the Paragon system and connect it to any P2-EUST/C device, you must obey these rules when using the P2-EUST/C card reader.
Appendix F: Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices Manufacturer Model/part number KU-0316 SiliconGraphics SK-2502U (GYUR58SK) US ACK-260UA Kensington Comfort Type USB/PS2 keyboard (K64338B) Dell RT7D50 SUN TYPE6 USB Using the NVISION NV5128 Multi-format Router NVISION NV5128 Multi-format Router is a router that is commonly used by many broadcast or video production users for dealing with multiple audio and video formats.
Appendix F: Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices NV5128 router Paragon switch Audio/video input devices, such as speakers and DVI monitors User stations with a keyboard, mouse and monitor attached Important: The audio/video routing function is only applicable to a "one-tier" system with up to 16 user ports and 128 channel ports, comprising either a single Main Unit or a Main Unit and Stacking Unit(s). To enable this function, three basic steps are required.
Appendix F: Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices STEP (B): Associate Router Ports with Paragon Ports in Paragon Manager The router directs audio/video signals from specified audio/video sources to specified audio/video destinations according to the router association data in Paragon Manager. The router association data, which is created using Paragon Manager 2.0.3 or later, associates Paragon's channel and user ports with the router's source and destination ports.
Appendix F: Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices STEP (C): Keep Paragon Manager Running and Connected Paragon Manager plays an important role in the Paragon/NV5128 configuration. It can monitor the channel access activity at the connected Paragon system and makes the router route audio/video signals when it detects any channel access. Check these points to ensure the function works properly: • Paragon Manager is running.
Appendix F: Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices Paragon switch NV5128 router User station with a keyboard, mouse and monitor attached Speakers For example, if you wish to hear the sound of the server connected to the channel port labeled 8 when operating the user station connected to the user port labeled 1, follow this procedure. To enable audio switching for a specific server 1. Verify the server is properly connected to the channel port 8 in the Paragon system. 2.
Appendix F: Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices Tip: To keep the association data for use in the future, choose Router > Export Router Configuration to export the data. 6. Keep Paragon Manager running and continuously connected to Paragon. Now when you access the channel port 8 by operating the user station connected to user port 1, you will be able to hear the server's sound via the speakers near your user station.
Appendix F: Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices Tip: You can check the routing results in Paragon Manager. For more information, see Paragon Manager help or the User Guide.
Appendix G Downloading Release 4.4 Firmware As of release 4.4, Paragon II no longer supports Paragon I Z-CIMs, including UKVMSC and UKVMSPD. For users who intend to use Paragon I Z-CIMs in their Paragon system, they can upgrade or downgrade their Paragon switches to the firmware level of release 4.4, that is, version 3EF. To download release 4.4 firmware for the Paragon switch 1. Use your browser to visit Raritan website's Firmware and Documentation section (http://www.raritan.
Appendix H More Resources or Information In This Chapter Powering-On Sequence of Multi-Tier Configuration..............................225 Quick Reference Chart ..........................................................................226 Troubleshooting.....................................................................................229 Paragon II FAQs Online ........................................................................
Appendix H: More Resources or Information Quick Reference Chart The quick reference table provides you another alternative to quickly find the section that contains the information related with some tasks you want to accomplish. Some features may need to refer to the Paragon Manager User Guide for additional information. This user guide is available on Raritan website's Firmware and Documentation section (http://www.raritan.com/support/firmware-and-documentation/). Password To... See...
Appendix H: More Resources or Information To... See... Set up universal logoff timeout settings System Configuration (on page 100) Set up the logoff timeout settings for a specific User Port Timeout (on page 115) user station Set up the server control timeout settings for PC Share mode System Configuration (on page 100) Network Settings To... See... Change the IP address using the front panel controls Set IP Address (on page 42) Change the IP address using the OSUI Case 1.
Appendix H: More Resources or Information To... See...
Appendix H: More Resources or Information Product Information To... See... Check the Paragon switch's firmware version Display Ver./SN (on page 40) and serial number Check the user station's firmware version and Information Menu (on page 81) serial number Reset To... See... Perform a partial or full reset using front panel Reset Unit (on page 43) controls Perform a partial or full reset using the OSUI System Reset (on page 119) Troubleshooting Symptom No Power. All computers have no video display.
Appendix H: More Resources or Information Symptom Repeated “Keyboard ERROR” at computer power-up. Probable cause • Loose cable from the server to the CIM. • Loose Cat5e UTP cable. • Paragon II components may be out of order. Verify that the server recognizes a keyboard that is directly connected. Contact Raritan Technical support for assistance. See the last page for global contact information.
Appendix H: More Resources or Information Symptom Probable cause in the PC Share or Public View mode, or after the occupying user releases the channel in the Private mode. Paragon II FAQs Online Frequently Asked Questions for Paragon II are located online on the Raritan website. 1. Visit the Raritan website (http://www.raritan.com) with your browser. 2. Click Products > Analog KVM > Paragon II. 3. Click any Paragon II switch listed on the webpage, such as P2-UMT1664M or P2-UMT832M. 4. Click the FAQ tab.
Index 1 16 10 Aspect Ratio • 197 4 4 3 Aspect Ratio • 197 A A KVM System with A Single Paragon Switch • 19, 25, 28, 58, 165 A KVM System with Cascaded Paragon Switches • 24, 64 Associating a Device with a Power Outlet • xiii, 124 AUATC • 202 Audio/Video Routing Characteristics • 222 Authentication with a Smart Card • 88 Autoscan and Autoskip • 122, 226 Autoscan Settings • 226 B Basic Installation • xviii, 11, 46, 93, 95 Blocked Channels Identification in Private Mode • 66 Buffer Edit Mode • 205 C Case 1
Index Four-Channel Example • 83 Front Panel Display and Controls • 38 FUNC Reset Guidelines for Reconnection • 150 Function Selection Screen • 40 G Integration with Third-Party Switching Devices • 214 Introduction • 1, 128 Introduction to Front Panel Components • 38 Introduction to P2CIM-AUSB-C • 94 Introduction to P2-EUST/C • 93 Introduction to Serial CIMs • 198 General Update Procedure • xix, xxi, 167, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 177, 224 Getting Power Strip Unit Status from the Outlet Selection Menu • 1
Index P P2CIM-SER or P2CIM-SER-EU • 201 P2-HubPac Configuration and Multiple Video • 34, 161 P2-HubPac Upgrade Operation • 167, 176 P2ZCIM Features • 128 P2ZCIM LED Status • 134 P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs • 22, 128 Package Contents • x, 9 Paragon II 4.3 or Later Firmware Version • 95 Paragon II and P2ZCIMs • 129 Paragon II and Z-CIMs (For Paragon Release 4.
Index (Optional) Verify the Stacking-Related Configuration • 169 Install the USB-to-RS485 Driver on the PC • 179 Keep Paragon Manager Running and Connected • 220 Update the Stacking Unit's Firmware • 174 Upgrade the Firmware Code • 172 STEP (D) Launch the Paragon Update Utility • 169, 183, 184 STEP (E) Repeat Steps (B) and (D) for the Other Clusters • 184 Sun Keyboard Layout Settings (P2CIM-SUN or P2CIM-ASUN) • 51 Sun Keyboard Layout Settings (P2ZCIM-SUN) • 52 Support for 16 10 Widescreen LCD Monitors • x,
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