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Raritan Paragon II User Station
Description:
Raritan P2-UST Paragon II User Station
( Paragon 2 )
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**This product has been superseeded by the P2-EUST with enhanced video
Original design P2 User Station - Designed to fit conveniently under the user's monitor, the Paragon II User Station includes an intuitive on-screen user interface (OSUI) for easy access to attached servers.
Please note this model does not yet have IP Access built in it must be used with the IP Reach units for this capability.
Howether other versions do have this feature built in if required.
Also available the New User Station with Integrated IP Access -
Includes KVM over IP capability for anytime, anywhere access and control along with a slim design and GUI for point and click remote access.
Proven Paragon Analog Technology with Stacking,
Optional Integrated KVM-Over-IP Access and Superior Management Capabilities
THE RARITAN PARAGON II SYSTEM
Paragon II, the industry's best stackable Cat5 KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) solution, gives IT professionals the power to access and control servers and other network devices anytime, anywhere. With Paragon II,
you can stack up to 128 ports per switch and add up to 10.000 ports via multi-dimensional expansion. Paragon II has superior KVM switch technology that dramatically reduces equipment costs and optimizes space utilization. What’s more, this generation of Paragon provides the highest levels of manageability, security, and superior video quality to simplify the management of business-critical data centers.
Innovative Modular Architecture
Paragon II distributes KVM switching and control functions across modular, intelligent components:
Paragon II Main Switching Unit - A secure, intelligent, non-blocked control unit that connects users to servers. Its stackable architecture provides the industry's highest port density making it ideal for large data centers with densely packed racks.
Paragon II Stacking Unit - A cost-effective, space-saving expansion unit that allows you to easily add up to 128 non-blocked ports per switch with 90% less cable than cascading. Stacking units are compatible with Paragon II models UMT832M and UMT1664M. These units:
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs) - Provide “keep-alive” keyboard/mouse emulation at the server. Just plug the CIM into the server's keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports and connect it to Paragon II with a single Cat5 cable. New smaller and slimmer Paragon II CIMs provide the added
convenience of firmware upgradeability without interrupting the installed configuration.
Performance
Non-Blocked Access - Up to 64 users have a clear path to up to 10.000 servers, dramatically increasing productivity with no user blocked from server access.
Cross-Platform Support - Seamless access to all operating systems, platforms, and connections:
Linux, Windows® NT, UNIX®, Novell, Sun®, IBM® RS/6000 and pSeries™, HP9000, Alpha™, SGI, ASCII/ serial USB or PS/2.
Higher-Quality Video at Greater Distances -
Paragon II’s automatic video tuning delivers the highest possible video quality. And, unlike competitive offerings, it offers the capability of fine tuning a signal for the individual eye.
Scalable
Grow as You Go - Add, relocate, and hot-swap components without disruption as your data center needs change.
Access From Inside and Outside the Data
Center - Flexibility to access servers from inside and outside the data center, and globally over IP.
Enterprise Solution - May be deployed individually or integrated with any of Raritan’s enterprise-wide data center solutions including CommandCenter.
Flexibility
capabilities for remote power recycling.
Features
Applications
Enterprise-class solution - Paragon II is a proven, stackable switch, the perfect infrastructure component for all high-density server environments,
including:
Paragon Manager Software
Integrated Power Management
FAQs
What’s Different
Paragon II is the next generation of KVM switch. While it builds upon the original
Paragon technology, it adds advanced features including stacking, integrated power
management, network firmware upgrade capability and optional IP-access.
Backward Compatibility
Yes. The new Paragon switch is backwards compatible with older Paragon components.
Please consult the Paragon II manual for configuration and compatibility guidelines.
Stacking
the number of ports available?
Yes. Paragon II provides a stacking capability that eliminates the need to run cable between
logical ‘tiers’ and instead uses only a single stacking cable.
Yes, with Paragon II you get exclusive stacking capability that allows you to increase port
density to 128 ports per switch.
Paragon II switches?
Yes, the stacking cable is common to all Paragon II switches.
The maximum length of the stacking cable is 30 centimeter.
No! You can stack Paragon II units with just a single cable! 100% non-blocked access
without sacrificing server or user ports.
You can stack 4 P2-UMT832 switches (1 P2-UMT832M + 3 P2-UMT832S) and
2 P2-UMT1664 switches (1 P2-UMT1664M + 1 P2-UMT1664S).
Yes. Please consult the Paragon II manual for configuration and compatibility guidelines.
Administrative Capability
each Paragon component?
Yes, Paragon Manager allows you to ‘push’ the firmware to any device connected to
Paragon II.
future auditing purposes?
Yes, Paragon Manager will allow you to save and store all system events to an appropriate
text file.
Yes, Paragon Manager can read Paragon Overview files and restore this information into
a Paragon II switch.
All Paragon II switches have a network port for firmware upgrades. Each unit can be
assigned an IP Address and is recognized by the Paragon Manager software via the
network.
Integrated Power Management
Integrated Power Management is a single, consolidated view (and control of) Raritan
Remote Power Control Units connected to Paragon II.
Yes! Paragon II lets you control power to any connected device, set security permissions
on a per-outlet basis, recycle power to multi-power supply servers, and get status
information from each connected strip.
Connecting Serial Devices
and control this device?
Yes. Raritan's ASCII Terminal Converter (AUATC) adapter will convert the
RS-232 connection to PS/2 and VGA video. Connect the AUATC to your serially
controlled device, then connect to your Paragon II switch with UTP Cable for access
up to 300 meters.
Connecting Macs and SUN
Yes. The Paragon II User Station has built-in ports for PS/2, Sun, or USB keyboards
and mice. Use Raritan’s SUN or Mac adapters to convert keyboard and video ports
to PS/2 keyboard/mouse and VGA video.
LK111 or LK461 keyboard. How will that affect operation with my switch?
The Alphas will operate flawlessly. Raritan's emulation incorporates unique functions
to support LK111 or LK461 keyboard running UNIX and OpenVMS.
How will that affect operation with my switch?
Merely connect a Raritan converter (AUKME) to any Alpha running UNIX and
all computers will operate flawlessly with a standard PS/2 keyboard.
Cabling
Paragon II will work with any Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, or Cat7 cable. Paragon II uses a very
sophisticated circuit to automatically adjust signal to ensure the highest quality video and
enhance the user experience. Further, Paragon II has a manual adjustment for finer
granularity in video adjustment that no other KVM manufacturer offers.
No. Standard Ethernet cable does not have the necessary bandwidth characteristics for
transmitting high-quality video over long distances.
Hot-key Functions
What are my options?
The hot-key activator can be easily changed to a variety of different keys. When in
hot-key mode, touch the desired new hot-key activator followed by the enter key.
Hot-plugging
disconnect a server from the Raritan switch and "hot-plug" a physical keyboard and
mouse to operate the server. Is that possible?
Yes. Paragon II CIMs have “keep alive” technology which allows you to disconnect the
switch without losing keyboard and mouse functionality. Simply remove the UTP cable
from the Paragon II switch and connect directly to the User Station for “crash cart” access.
Trackball Keyboard
You can plug any PS/2 keyboard in the keyboard user port of a Raritan KVM switch.
Connecting USB Devices
Yes, with the Paragon II User Station, you can connect a USB keyboard or mouse.
Paragon II also has CIMs that connect to USB servers (P2CIM-USB, P2CIM-SUSB).
Features:
KVM switching
and USB servers – allowing administrators to maintain and control servers, as if they were
actually present at the rack.
High performance Analog technology
management-intensive scenarios such as in a Network Operations Center (NOC).
Stackable expansion unit
switch with a single cable.
a single expansion cable – saving up to 32 cables per switch.
units) giving savings in initial cost, rack space and lower HVAC provisioning costs.
Highly scaleable architecture
logical deployment.
Cat5 Simplicity©
to be used, therefore allowing the use of existing cabling infrastructure or cost-effective,
readily available cabling.
Optional IP Access
to access a Paragon II deployment from anywhere such as HQ, home, or while traveling.
Integrated power management
connected to Paragon II, allowing administrators to monitor status and recycle power to
remote equipment including servers, remote alarm monitoring, HVAC, and other critical
data center equipment.
Paragon Manager administrative software
consolidating administration of attached equipment. With a single view of all connected
equipment via the LAN, Paragon Manager lets you capture and save all system events for
auditing purposes, push firmware upgrades via the network, and maintain system profiles.
Firmware upgradeability via network connection
out over the network and complete installs from the NOC – saving time and money.
Cross-platform and hardware independent
and UNIX-based servers. Also allows serial devices to be connected with the use of
Raritan’s AUATC adaptors.
Backward compatibility
and allowing continued ROI.
Small form factors and rack-mounting
where space is at a premium. Reduced form factors minimize electrical consumption by
lowering HVAC provisioning needs.
AC Power: 110/220V Auto-Switching
Paragon II User Station Top Unit.
Other items pictured not included:
Paragon II CIM ( on top of User Station)
Paragon II Base Switch ( Bottom )
Specification:
Raritan P2-UST Paragon II User Station
KVM Input ports PS/2 Style
HD15M, 6MCC & 6MCC Sockets
UTP Socket - Output to Paragon II Switch
IEC Power Socket