User guide

Chapter 8: P2ZCIMs and Z-CIMs
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• 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., P2ZCIM-PS2L) are available, which feature longer
cables 36" (91 cm) for use with cable management arms
• P2ZICM-PS2 features local KVM ports
Z-CIMs Features (For Paragon Release 4.4 or Earlier)
• For use with Paragon I and Paragon II switches with firmware release
4.4 or earlier
• Support PS2 interface only
• Support up to 42 units on a single Cat5 chain
• Span up to 1,000 feet (304 m.) from the user station to the last Z-CIM
on a Cat5 chain
• Cannot be mixed on a Cat5 chain with P2ZCIMs
• UKVMSC Z-CIM features local KVM ports
Paragon II and P2ZCIMs
P2ZCIM installation requires that each server be assigned a channel
name as it is added to the P2ZCIM chain. Server channels are organized
alphanumerically by the assigned names or the default names of
P2ZCIMs—their serial numbers, rather than in the order of their placement
within the P2ZCIM chain. We recommend that users assign channel
names before connecting all servers to eliminate any difficulty in locating
the respective channel for each server. When naming or renaming a
P2ZCIM, switch to that P2ZCIM to activate it, thereby ensuring that its new
name is updated in the Paragon switch's database.