Paragon II ® User Guide Release 4.1 Copyright © 2006 Raritan Computer, Inc.
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Safety Guidelines To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to Raritan equipment: • Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any product configuration. • Test AC outlets at your computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding. • Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When using a backup UPS, power the computer, monitor and appliance off the supply.
CONTENTS i Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1 Paragon II Overview...................................................................................................................1 Product Photos...........................................................................................................................2 Product Features..........................................................................................................
ii CONTENTS Resize or Refresh a P2ZCIM Chain ..................................................................................65 P2ZCIMs............................................................................................................................65 Connecting P2ZCIMs as Tiers...........................................................................................65 P2ZCIM LED Status ..........................................................................................................
FIGURES iii Figures Figure 1 Paragon II Main Units .................................................................................................................... 2 Figure 2 P2-UMT832, P2-UST, and P2CIM-PS2 ......................................................................................... 2 Figure 3 P2-EUST........................................................................................................................................ 3 Figure 4 Installation Diagram .....................
iv FIGURES Figure 52 Network Settings Menu.............................................................................................................. 54 Figure 53 Close-up of CIM Chain between Servers................................................................................... 60 Figure 54 User Profile Menu ...................................................................................................................... 61 Figure 55 Connecting Z-CIMs or P2ZCIMs as Tiers ......................
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 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 allows for a single user station (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) for multiple servers – even servers of different platforms.
2 PARAGON II USER GUIDE • P2CIM-PS2DUAL supports CPUs with IBM PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports; allows one PC to expand to double the number of users. P2CIM-APS2DUAL, as above, and supports automatic skew compensation (with P2-EUST). • One universal User Station (P2-UST) that supports PS/2, Sun, or USB keyboards and mice.
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 3 Figure 3 P2-EUST 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) Expands to 32 users with Raritan’s P2CIM-PS2DUAL or P2-HUBPAC Expands to 32 users with Raritan’s HUBPAC8 Locates users and servers up to 1000 feet (304 m) apart Su
4 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Package Contents Each Paragon Main Unit (P2-UMT242, P2-UMT442, P2-UMT832M, or P2-UMT1664M) ships with: • (1) Base Unit • (2) 20-ft. (6.1-m) CAT5 test cables • (1) Pair of Rackmount brackets and associated screws • (1) 6-ft. (1.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 5 Chapter 2: Installation Important: The Paragon and all devices you want to attach to it must be unplugged and powered OFF prior to installation. Basic Installation S Unit Optional M Unit 7 6 1 2 3 8 P2-UST or P2-EUST 4 5 Figure 4 Installation Diagram 1. Connect power cord to the Main Switching Unit. Optional Stacking Support: − − Connect power cord to a Stacking Unit. Connect one end of a stacking cable to the "Expansion Port Out" on the back of the Stacking Unit.
6 PARAGON II USER GUIDE 3. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to User Port #1 on the back of the Main Switching Unit. Connect the other end of the cable to the “Cat5 Port” on the back of the User Station (P2-UST or P2-EUST). 4. Connect a power cord to the User Station. Power ON the User Station. 5. Connect a PS/2 keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor to the User Station. Power ON the monitor. 6.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 7 2. The On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) Selection Menu appears. The ports of connected CPUs appear in green. At the start, there will be no default name and the Name field will be blank.) Figure 6 Selection Menu 3. Press the Ç and È (up- and down-arrow) keys on the user station keyboard to move the highlight to the green server port and press ENTER. 4. Normal server access and operation indicates a successful connection.
8 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Start-Up Display: When a Paragon II unit is powered ON, it performs a start-up test. It checks each channel and user port to ensure proper operation. Normal Display: After start-up test, LCD panel displays two lines of messages: 1. Line 1: Running message: “Raritan Computer Paragon II: Paragon832/1 Ready” For a Paragon II unit model P2-UMT832M, “Paragon832” is the default name of the Matrix Switching Unit (this name may be changed through the System Configuration Menu). 2.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 9 Function Selection Screen: Several administrative functions can be performed on the Function Selection Screen on the Paragon II unit’s front panel. Display Ver./SN Test User UST1 Test Chan.
10 PARAGON II USER GUIDE 3. Test Channel UKVM (CIM UKVM): Used by administrator to check if CIM is functioning properly. Press the Ç or È button to change channel number. Display will read “OK”, “None”, or “Failed.” Press ESC to return to normal display. If a “failed” condition is detected, make sure Category 5e UTP cable is installed properly and secured, or try using another CIM (UKVM) to see if CIM under test has become defective. Test Chan. UKVM UKVM: 60 OK Figure 14 Channel CIM (UKVM) Test 4.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 11 Note: Stacking units do not have their own databases and configurations settings, and likewise, do not have their own network addresses. You cannot configure one using the front panel controls on UMT S units. 9. Reset Unit (Paragon II Unit Switch): Enables restart of Paragon II unit as if unit’s power had been physically turned off and back on again.
12 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Initial Configuration Note: This section includes full instructions for how to install single Base Units, cascades of multiple base units, or stacking switches. Follow the simplified procedure previously outlined in Basic Installation to install a simple Paragon system with a single Base Unit. See Appendix B: User Station Direct Mode, to install a “direct mode” User Station-to-CIM system with no Base Units.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 13 Below is an abbreviated table of the function keys you will use when working with the OSUI: KEY F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 SHIFT + F9 F10 F11 F12 ESC ACTION Help Menu Selection Menu Power Control Menu for associated Channel User Profile Menu Administrator only: View the Administration Menu Administrator only: Toggle autoscan on or off Administrator only: Toggle autoskip on or off Information Menu Log out Disconnect from the active channel port without logging out Toggle the dis
14 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Installing a Paragon System with a Single Base Unit If installing a single Paragon Base Unit, keep in mind the maximum numbers of user stations and server CPUs you can connect: • 2 user stations and 42 CPUs to a P2-UMT242 • 4 user stations and 42 CPUs to a P2-UMT442 • 8 user stations and 32 CPUs to a P2-UMT832M • 16 user stations and 64 CPUs to a P2-UMT1664M Important: All Paragon components, CPUs, and monitors must be turned OFF and unplugged before installation. 1.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 15 C. The OSUI’s Selection Menu appears, indicating that the User Station is correctly installed. Figure 20 Selection Menu 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each User Station you want to connect to the Base Unit. 5. Connect a P2CIM-PS2 and its server CPU. A. Connect the cable strands of an appropriate P2CIM-PS2 to the desired ports on a server CPU: 1. P2CIM-PS2 (IBM PS/2 compatible CPUs): Plug the HD15 strand into the CPU’s HD15 VGA video port.
16 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Note: If your video image is fuzzy (especially if you are using an LCD flat-panel monitor), you can adjust the video gain to focus the video image. If the OSUI is not already displayed, activate it by pressing the Scroll Lock key twice rapidly, then use the numeric keypad’s + and – (plus and minus) keys to adjust the video image until it appears to be in focus. The P2-EUST provides manual skew compensation, which will also help improve video quality.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 17 Installing a Cascaded Paragon System Paragon II’s channel port capacity can be expanded by installing a cascade of Base Units. In a “two-tiered” cascaded system, one or more subsidiary Base Units are connected to the channel ports of a master Base Unit. If you fully populate a second tier, you can add a third tier by connecting additional subsidiary Base Units to the channel ports of Base Units in the second tier.
18 PARAGON II USER GUIDE plug in and power ON your master Base Unit. Following steps 2B, 2C, and 2E of Installing a Paragon System with a Single Base Unit, plug in and power ON your User Stations and monitors. The master Base Unit should automatically recognize the connected subsidiary Base Units and update its configuration. All monitors should display the Login Menu. If any monitors instead display a “.....No connection to Paragon.....
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 19 C. Press F5 to activate the Administration Menu. Use the Ç and È keys to move the highlight to the Channel Configuration entry and press ENTER to select it. Figure 25 Administration Menu D. The Channel Configuration menu appears. Use the Ç and È keys and PageUp and PageDown keys to approach channel ports to which subsidiary Base Units are connected. The port default device names appear in the Name column and the device type in the Device column.
20 PARAGON II USER GUIDE H. Press F5 to return to the Administration Menu. Select Channel Configuration again. Select a channel port that has been configured for the subsidiary Base Unit you just set up. Press G to activate a dedicated Channel Configuration menu for the subsidiary Base Unit. I. Edit the names of all server CPUs attached to this subsidiary Base Unit. Each highlight should turn green as you start typing. Press ENTER when finished with each name. Press S to save all of the new names. J.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 21 Installing the Paragon P2-UMT832S Stacking Unit 1. Connect power cord to a Stacking Unit. 2. Connect one end of a stacking cable to "Expansion Port Out" on the back of the Stacking Unit. Connect the other end of the cable to "Expansion Port" on the Main Switching Unit. 3. Power ON all Paragon UMT units. 4. On the front panel LCD of the Main Switching Unit: A. Press the FUNC button and use the Ç and È buttons to select "Stacking Support." Press the ENT button. B.
22 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Installing a HubPac The Paragon HubPac (part number HUBPAC8-RK) should be used with the Paragon I unit, and the P2-HubPac should be used for Paragon II deployments. HubPac units expand user access capability to a maximum of 32 users. Each HubPac is capable of connecting 8 servers to 4 Paragon Matrix Switch units.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 23 Installing a HubPac Please use the Basic Installation instructions below to create 32-user Paragon Matrix Switching configuration. On Off AC Power 115V/230V 60Hz/50Hz 5 IN 5-1 5-2 5-3 5-4 6 IN 6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 7 IN 7-1 7-2 7-3 7-4 8 IN 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-4 1 IN 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 2 IN 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 3 IN 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 4 IN 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 AC IN 0.6A/0.
24 PARAGON II USER GUIDE D. Connect the other end of the cable to channel port # N on the back of Paragon Matrix Switch number 2. E. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 X-3 port on back of HubPac. F. Connect the other end of the cable to channel port # N on the back of Paragon Matrix Switch number 3. G. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 X-4 port on back of HubPac. H.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION – USER FUNCTIONS 25 Chapter 3: Operation – User Functions User functions for configuration and operation of your Paragon II system are processed through the On-Screen User Interface (OSUI). To activate the OSUI at any time, press the hotkey (default: Scroll Lock) twice in quick succession. Login Log on to Paragon II in so you can access servers and other devices connected to the Paragon II system.
26 PARAGON II USER GUIDE 3. The Selection Menu appears. To view other menus, use the function keys as described in the Help Menu section later in this chapter. Figure 30 Selection Menu for a P2-UMT832M Note: To Log out of the Paragon II system, press F9 while the OSUI is on-screen.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION – USER FUNCTIONS 27 Manual Video Gain and Automatic Skew Compensation in P2-EUST 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 different times, causing color separation on your monitor; what should appear as a solid white line may instead be separated into three different colored lines: a Red, a Green, and a Blue.
28 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Video Gain Adjustment in P2-UST A video-gain adjustment is available to focus the video image, which can be especially useful if you are using an LCD flat-panel monitor. To make this adjustment, activate the OSUI, if you have not done so already (default: Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock). Use the + and - (plus- and minussign) keys on the keyboard’s numeric keypad to adjust the video image until it appears to be in focus.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION – USER FUNCTIONS 29 Selecting a Server Immediately following user login, the Selection Menu appears. Users who are already switched to a server can activate the Selection Menu by pressing the hotkey (default: Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock) , then pressing F2. The Selection Menu lists devices sorted either by channel port-ID number (“Ch. ID”) or alphabetically by the name of the server or other device on that channel port (“Name”). You can toggle between these two views by pressing F12.
30 PARAGON II USER GUIDE To choose a server from the Selection Menu (default Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock to activate the OSUI, then F2 to activate the Selection Menu): 1. Press F12 to toggle the menu to sort-order view of your choice (by channel port-ID number or alphabetically by device name). The entry for the channel port you currently have selected (if any) will be highlighted and will have a small red arrow to the left of its channel port name.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION – USER FUNCTIONS 31 Once you switch to a different channel port, you can continue switching by pressing the hotkey (default: Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock) twice rapidly to activate the Selection Menu. If you want to return to your previously selected channel port without seeing any OSUI menus, press the “previous channel port” command key (default: Num Lock) twice rapidly. In the Selection Menu, each channel port’s availability is visually indicated by the following text colors.
32 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Blocked Channels/Switch Identification Definition of blocked channel: • Channel that is active and unoccupied by a user. • User is unable to switch to that channel because there is no available path in upper tier. Definition of blocked switch: • All tier paths from lower tier switches to that switch are occupied. • User is unable to switch to servers that are connected to channel ports of the switch.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION – USER FUNCTIONS 33 User Profile Customization Users can change their own profiles and Administrators can set blanket user profiles or change an individual user profile on the User Profile screen. To access this screen, when the OSUI is active, press F4. 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 Administrator, or change your profile as a logged-in User.
34 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Note: When you type in new numeric values, always use the number keys at the top of your keyboard, not the number keys on your keypad. Paragon does not support the keypad number keys. User Profile Parameters and How to Change Settings • • • • • • • Scan Mode: Indicates how Paragon II determines the length of time to pause at each channel port during autoscanning.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION – USER FUNCTIONS • • 35 left SHIFT key, Caps Lock, Num Lock (the default), and “None” (no Previous Channel Key; function disabled). Use any of the arrow keys to switch between the choices. You cannot select the key currently being used as the Hotkey (see above). Help: This parameter determines the format of the help message at the bottom of each OSUI menu. It is always set to “Single Line” and cannot be selected or altered.
36 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Keyboard-Controlled OSUI Functions Use the following function keys to access the Paragon’s OSUI functions: PRESS… F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 SHIFT + F9 F10 F11 F12 ESC WHEN YOU WANT TO… View the Help Menu Access the Selection Menu in order to view or select channel ports or view group IDs or scan rates Access Power Control Menu for associated Channel Access the User Profile Menu in order to view and change user-specific operating parameters Administrator only: View the Administ
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION – USER FUNCTIONS 37 Information Menu When the OSUI is open, activate the Information Menu by pressing F8. This menu displays the “vital statistics” of the User Station that your user station is attached to, including its firmware, hardware, and FPGA revisions, its serial number, which console port (user port) and port number on the Base Unit attached to it, and the number of KVM switches and PC CPUs that can be accessed through it.
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CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 39 Chapter 4: Operation – Administrator Functions The Administration Menu Administrators can use the Administration Menu to set security classes, maintain user names and privileges, and manage the system configuration, including controlling user access to Paragon II and all connected devices. Note: Administrative user IDs assigned to group 00 have complete access to all of the Administration Menu’s submenus.
40 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Guidelines for System Configuration • • • • • Only one user should attempt to modify/update the System Administration Menu at one time (especially the User Configuration and Channel Configuration options). Z-CIMs should be added one at a time to a Z-CIM chain. The Administrator should read from message banner that the database has been completely updated before adding a new Z-CIM. If updating the system is necessary at Installation, make certain all users have logged off.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS • • • • • • • 41 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.
42 PARAGON II USER GUIDE of time. When an Administrator sets this mode, it applies to a UMT unit and its attached configuration; individual users can change this mode in the Login Sleep field of their User Profile screens. Edit this field and the Minutes field that follows to determine how the system handles sleep mode. Possible values are Saver, Green, and Off. Use the Ç and È keys to toggle between these values.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 43 User Configuration To view the current connection status for each user and to add, delete, and edit user names and security rights, select option 2, User Configuration, from the Administration menu. Figure 43 Left panel of the User Configuration Menu This menu displays one user’s information in each row. There are two panels of this menu, as indicated by the right-pointing arrow at the top of the menu.
44 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Press TAB or the right-arrow key to move through the fields to the right panel of the menu and display users’ connection information. The Connection column displays which channel port (if any) each active user is currently connected to. Figure 44 Right panel of the User Configuration Menu You can also perform three other functions at this menu: • Add a new user by pressing the Insert key.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 45 Channel Configuration To edit or initialize a P2CIM, change the device name, individual scan rate, device type, and group IDs associated with each server or device, select option 3, Channel Configuration, from the Administration Menu. When you save Channel Configuration changes, Paragon II will update each affected P2CIM-PS2 as necessary. Figure 45 Left panel of the Channel Configuration Menu This menu displays one channel port’s information in each row.
46 PARAGON II USER GUIDE While the cursor is in the Device column, press TAB or Æ (right-arrow) key to move to the right panel of this menu and display device group information: The Group columns display which groups (if any) the device has been assigned to.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 47 Video Display Adjustment for P2-EUST The P2-EUST has 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 switching to a channel from P2-EUST, press the Hot key to activate the OSUI. The Selection menu will be displayed with an RED arrow on the left side of the name of the server you are accessing.
48 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Once you have specified video values and the video quality is acceptable, the values will be stored on your system until you change them again. 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. Figure 49 User Station Profile Screen Keyboard Type The OSUI supports four types of keyboard mappings: Select either “English” – the default is U.S.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 49 Video Delay If switching between channels with different resolutions or that take too long to sync up when you scan or switch channel ports on Paragon II (if it is an LCD monitor) creates an issue with your monitor, set a video delay for channel port switching at your user station.
50 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Group Settings (Access Rights) To assign access rights to users and security levels to server CPUs in a Paragon system, assign users to user groups with defined rights and CPUs to channel port groups with defined accessibility. Each group can contain multiple users or CPUs. By default, all users start out assigned to user group 00 and all CPUs start out assigned to channel port group 00.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 51 THESE USER GROUPS... ...CAN ACCESS THESE CHANNEL PORT GROUPS: 00 00 through 99 (all CPUs) 0x (01 through 09) 00, 0x, and x0 through x9 For example: 01 can access 00, 01, and 10 through 19; 02 can access 00, 02, and 20 through 29, etc. xy (10 through 99) 00, 0x, and xy For example: 10 can access 00, 01, and 10 23 can access 00, 02, and 23 97 can access 00, 09, and 97, etc. THESE CHANNEL PORT ...CAN BE ACCESSED BY THESE USER GROUPS: GROUPS...
52 PARAGON II USER GUIDE System Reboot and System Reset System Reboot and System Reset commands affect your entire Paragon configuration, that is, if you perform a System Reset on your base UMT, the third-tier UMT(s) will reset, then the secondtier UMT(s) will reset, and finally the base UMT will reset. Each UMT sends a Ready-to-Reset report to Paragon clients (P2SC, Paragon Manager, UST-IP, etc.) as an event log. System Reboot To reboot your Paragon II from the OSUI, select option 5, System Reboot.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 53 System Reset To reset the Device Name, Network Settings, User Profiles, System Configuration, and Channel Configuration, returning them to the original factory default values, without having to physically go to each switch to reset it, select option 6, System Reset Settings, from the Administration Menu. You can reset one, several, or all system settings in any combination. Figure 51 System/Device Reset Screen 1.
54 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Network Settings To configure Paragon II’s network settings from the OSUI, select option 5, Network Settings, from the Administration Menu. Figure 52 Network Settings Menu • • • • • Current IP Address: 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 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 55 Autoscan and Autoskip As administrator, you can press F6 to turn autoscanning on and off.
56 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Associating a Target with a Power Outlet Since Paragon II cannot determine the type of device through a power outlet connection, associations of targets with individual power outlets must be done manually. 1. Press F5 to select the “Administration Menu” and select option 3, “Channel Configuration” 2. Highlight the connected power strip and press G to enter the “Outlet Configuration” Menu. The outlet number corresponds to the number under the “Ch. ID” column. 3.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 57 In the case of a target associated with multiple outlets, such as a server with dual power supplies, pressing A will highlight all the associated outlets, allowing them to be turned on, off, or recycled simultaneously. Controlling Power from the Outlet Selection Menu A connected power strip is treated as a tiered device.
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CHAPTER 5: PARAGON II AND Z-CIMS 59 Chapter 5: Paragon II and Z-CIMs Introduction Many CIMs (Computer Interface Modules), including Z-CIMs (UKMSPD and UKVMSC) and P2ZCIMs, enable access and control of multiple servers from a Paragon User Station, using only one channel port on your Paragon II unit. This can help extend the distances from the main switching unit to the last P2ZCIM on the chain up to 1,000 feet.
60 PARAGON II USER GUIDE P2ZCIMs • • • • • • • • For use with the Paragon II unit Can be used on Paragon I HW3 (running Paragon II code) Support PS2 (P2ZCIM-PS2), USB (P2ZCIM-USB) and Sun (P2ZCIM-SUN) Support up to 42 units in any mixed arrangement on a Cat5 chain Span up to 1,000 feet (304 m.
CHAPTER 5: PARAGON II AND Z-CIMS 61 Paragon II and UKVMSPD Z-CIMs Using a UKVMSPD with a Local PC To grant specific access to a local PC from a certain user station and to access the Paragon system CPUs also, insert a UKVMSPD dual-access CIM between a User Station and a Base Unit. 1. If you have not already done so, install your Paragon system as described in Chapter 2: Installation. 2. Disconnect the cable that connects the User Station to the Base Unit from the Base Unit’s user port. 3.
62 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Connecting Z-CIMs and P2ZCIMs as Tiers The following diagram shows setup guidelines for connecting Z-Series Z4200U Z-CIMs (UKVMSPDs) or Paragon II CIMs (P2ZCIMs): Figure 55 Connecting Z-CIMs or P2ZCIMs as Tiers CIM installation requires that computers are assigned names when added to the CIM chain. The default name of any CIM is its serial number. In order to name the IM, it must be connected, powered on and connected to the UMT to get status and name assignment.
CHAPTER 5: PARAGON II AND Z-CIMS 63 Connect a CIM as a Tier: 1. Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to the channel port on the Paragon II unit reserved for the CIM chain. 2. Connect the other end of this Category 5e UTP cable to the UTP OUT port on a CIM, which will be the first CIM in the chain. 3. Connect a computer to the first CIM. A. Connect the 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse and HD15 video connectors on the CIM to computer’s keyboard, mouse, and video ports. B.
64 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Verify and Save Changes: 1. Press F2 to return to the Selection Menu. 2. The Selection Menu will display with the new computer name highlighted in white. 3. Press Enter to switch to this selected computer. 4. Normal computer access and operation indicates a successful connection. Note: Repeat the steps on the previous pages for each server to be added to the chain. Name and test each computer as it is added. Follow the steps below to add the rest of the CIM chain of servers.
CHAPTER 5: PARAGON II AND Z-CIMS 65 Resize or Refresh a P2ZCIM Chain P2ZCIMs • • • • • • • • For use on Paragon II Can be used on Paragon I HW3 (running Paragon II code) Support PS2 (P2ZCIM-PS2), USB (P2ZCIM-USB) and Sun (P2ZCIM-SUN) Support up to 42 units in any mixed arrangement on a Cat5 chain Span up to 1,000 feet (304 m.
66 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Note: When following the installation and configuration instructions below, sort the Selection Menu by Channel ID 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. All Paragon II components must be powered ON prior to P2ZCIM tier installation. All computers in the P2ZCIM chain must be powered OFF prior to installation.
CHAPTER 5: PARAGON II AND Z-CIMS 67 8. Press ENTER and type SetPZSize-NN (a dash, followed by the two-digit number for the size of your chain, from 01-42). Figure 57 Resize the P2ZCIM Chain 9. Press ENTER. 10. Press S to save the new chain size. 11. Go to the Channel Configuration screen and confirm that the chain size has changed. Refresh a P2ZCIM Chain: The Refresh command resets the Communication Addresses of the P2ZCIMs to factory default.
68 PARAGON II USER GUIDE 9. Press ENTER again. 10. Press S to refresh the chain. 11. Go to the Channel Configuration screen and confirm that communication addresses have been refreshed. Name the Computer Channel on the P2ZCIM Tiered Selection Menu: 1. When viewing the Paragon II Selection Menu or any OSUI menu, press F5 to go to the Administration Menu. 2. Select the Channel Configuration submenu. 3. Select the P2ZCIM device channel. 4.
CHAPTER 6: CONFIGURATIONS 69 Chapter 6: Configurations The aim of the UMTM (Main) and UMTS (Stacking) units 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 targets. The system does not need to be overredundant in accessibility, but administrators should consider the configurations illustrated in this chapter.
70 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Tiered Configurations Standard Tiering Configurations Single Base Configuration Guidelines • • • • Only Paragon I HW3 (running Paragon II code) or Paragon II can serve as base units. The base unit must always be the latest released version, both in hardware and firmware. A maximum of three (3) tiers, including the base unit, is permitted.
CHAPTER 6: CONFIGURATIONS 71 Multiple Base Configuration Guidelines • • • • • Two or more UMT Matrix Switches serve as base units. The base unit must always be the latest released version, both in hardware and firmware. A maximum of three (3) tiers, including the base unit, is permitted. Upper-tier devices connect to two or more lower tier units. Devices that are not UMT Matrix Switches but have two or more channel ports, such as Raritan MasterConsole or CompuSwitch, are treated as tier devices.
72 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Stacked Configurations Definition of stacking configuration: • The P2-UMT Stacking Switch expands the number of available channel ports in a single switch. It does not add user ports. − UMT Stacking Switch P2-UMT1664S has four 68-pin expansion ports. Two are input ports and two are output ports. The P2-UMT832S has only one 68-pin expansion input port and one output port. • The P2-UMT1664M has two 68-pin expansion ports, and P2-UMT832M has one 68-pin expansion port.
CHAPTER 6: CONFIGURATIONS 73 Standard Stacking Configurations Single Base with Stacking Example A: Non-blocked System – P2-UMT1664M Standard configuration – any user can access any channel port in the system. I/P P2-UMT1664M P2-UST O/P P2-UMT1664S P2-UST Figure 61 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT1664M and P2-UMT1664S Example B: Non-blocked System – P2-UMT832M Standard configuration – any user can access any channel port in the system.
74 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Example D: P2-UMT832M Stacked and Tiered Standard configuration – any user can access any channel port in the system.
CHAPTER 6: CONFIGURATIONS 75 Example F: Illegal Configuration I/P I/P O/P O/P P2-UMT1664M P2-UST P2-UMT1664S P2-UMT1664S P2-UST Figure 66 Illegal Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT1664M and P2-UMT1664S Example G: Illegal Configuration P2-UMT1664M I/P O/P P2-UMT832S 1A I/P P2-UST O/P P2-UMT832S 1B P2-UST Figure 67 Illegal Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT1664M and P2-UMT832S Example H: Illegal Configuration I/P O/P P2-UMT1664M P2-UST P2-UST P2-UMT1664S
76 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Non-Standard Tier Configuration Guidelines for Existing Firmware Versions • Non-Standard tier configurations are those configurations supported by Paragon II, but require special procedures in order to function properly. These include: − Triangle Configuration − Diamond Configuration − Redundant Configuration • Recovery: − After any re-connection subsequent to the Non-Standard tier configuration, all UMT Matrix Switches should undergo a FUNC reset to clear the switch database.
CHAPTER 6: CONFIGURATIONS 77 Diamond Configuration The following procedure must be followed to ensure this configuration functions properly: − After re-connection, all UMT Matrix Switches should undergo a FUNC reset to clear the switch 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-3A → UMT-2A → UMT-2B → UMT-Base 1.
78 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Redundant Configuration These configurations are simply more complex Diamond configurations, and might be used to ensure redundancy; every switch is configured to another, in case of individual system failure. The procedure outlined below must be followed to ensure this configuration functions properly: − After installation, all UMT Matrix Switches should undergo a FUNC reset to clear the switch database.
CHAPTER 6: CONFIGURATIONS 79 In order to make a redundant configuration system operate more efficiently, the following connection scheme between tiers is recommended: − Assume there are two UMT Base devices, the UMT-Base 1 and UMT-Base 2 − Assume there are three UMT second tier devices, the UMT-2A, UMT-2B, and UMT-2C − Channel connection of UMT-Base 1 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….
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APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS 81 Appendix A: Specifications PARAGON II UNIT P2-UMT1664M DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS WEIGHT POWER 16 users x 64 server ports, expansion slot, stacking port, network port 8 users x 32 server ports, expansion slot, stacking port, network port 17.32" (W) x 11.41" (D) x 3.5" (H) 440mm (W) x 290mm (D) x 89mm (H) 12.52 lbs 5.68 kg 100V/240V 50/60 Hz 0.6A 17.32" (W) x 11.41" (D) x 1.75" (H) 440mm (W) x 290mm (D) x 44mm (H) 9.83 lbs 4.46 kg 100V/240V 50/60 Hz 0.
82 PARAGON II USER GUIDE PARAGON CIMS DESCRIPTION P2CIM-PS2 CIM for PS/2 P2CIM-SUN CIM for SUN P2CIM-USB CIM for USB P2CIM-SUSB CIM for SUN USB P2CIM-USBG2 CIM for PC, MAC, and SUN USB with P2HUBPAC CIM for Integrated Power Control P2CIM-PWR P2CIM-PS2DUAL CIM that allows IPC to expand in order to double the number of users DIMENSIONS WEIGHT 1.3” (W) x 3.0” (D) x 0.6” (H) 32mm (W) x 77.4mm (D) x 15.6mm (H) 1.3” (W) x 3.0” (D) x 0.6” (H) 32mm (W) x 77.4mm (D) x 15.6mm (H) 1.3” (W) x 3.
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS 83 CAT5 Cable Guidelines Use only straight-through-pinned four-pair (eight-wire) Category 5 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, etc., but you should keep the number of patches and splices to a minimum to avoid degrading the video signals.
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APPENDIX B: USER STATION DIRECT MODE 85 Appendix B: 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 Base Unit. To make this kind of “Direct Mode” connection, take these steps: 1.
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APPENDIX C: TIERING AND COMPATIBILITY 87 Appendix C: Tiering and Compatibility Tiering Matrix BASE TIER UMTx HW2 UMTx HW3 w/3A3 FW UMTx HW3 2 w/3.2 FW X P2-UMT1664M / 832M/442/242 Upper/Lower Tiers P2UMT1664M/ 832M/442/242 Stack P21 UMT1664S/832S UMTx HW3 w/3.
88 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Compatibility Matrix Feature/Component HW2/2Z Paragon I HW3 (3A3 FW) Yes Yes Yes No No HW3 ( P2 FW) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Paragon II HW4M Y-CIMs C, P, PD CIMs UKVMSPD Z-CIMs P2ZCIMs P2-EUST Yes Yes Yes No No UST1-V5 No No Yes (UMT-3B0K and above/UST1A7 and above) Yes UST1-V1 Yes w/ 4L98 FW Yes w/ 4L98 FW Yes w/ 5J0C8 FW/ FPGA0C and above Yes w/ 5J0C8 FW/ FPGA0C and above P2-USTIP1/2 Stacking ready Hubpac8-RK P2-Hubpac Paragon Manager No No Yes No No Yes No Yes No
APPENDIX D: PARAGON II RACK MOUNT 89 Appendix D: Paragon II Rack Mount Paragon II User Stations and most Base Units can be mounted in 1U (1.75", 4.4 cm) of vertical space in a standard 19" equipment rack; P2-UMT1664M Base Units can be mounted in 2U (3.5", 8.9 cm) of space. To rackmount a Base Unit, use the brackets and screws that came with the unit; to rackmount a User Station, use the RMKSMU rackmount kit.
90 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Rear Mount 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. Slide the User Station or Base Unit between the side brackets, with its rear panel facing the cable-support bar, until its front panel is flush with the back edges of the side brackets. 3. Secure the User Station or Base Unit to the side brackets using the remaining included screws (three on each side). 4.
APPENDIX E: USING AUATC FOR RS-232 ACCESS 91 Appendix E: Using AUATC for RS-232 Access Introduction to the AUATC To use your Paragon II system to access a CPU or other device through an RS-232 port, attach one of our RS-232 serial CIMs (product code AUATC) to the device’s serial port as described in the first section of this Appendix. The AUATC is designed to emulate an ASCII terminal, converting keyboard input to RS-232 data input and converting RS-232 data output for display on a VGA monitor.
92 PARAGON II USER GUIDE 5. Connect one end of a CAT5 UTP cable to the RJ45 port on the AUATC. Connect the other end of the cable to RJ45 channel port #1 on the back of one of your Paragon Base Units, or to the RJ45 port on the back of a User Station if you want Direct Mode access (see Appendix B: User Station Direct Mode for additional information).
APPENDIX E: USING AUATC FOR RS-232 ACCESS • • 93 In addition, the access type is shown at the right of line 4 of the top pane. The access type can be LOC (the local keyboard/monitor user station is active), RMT (a remote Paragon user station is active), or NO (there is no current user-station activity – the AUATC is idle and will grant keyboard and mouse control to the first user station that attempts to assert it). The four lines in the bottom pane display command keys specific to the current screen.
94 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Help Mode Figure 80 Help screen
APPENDIX E: USING AUATC FOR RS-232 ACCESS 95 Buffer Edit Mode The AUATC stores the most recent eight pages of data from the attached ASCII device in a circular buffer. After you switch 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, PageUp , PageDown , 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.
96 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Configuring the AUATC Press ALT + F2 to activate the Setup Screen, where you can select your desired serialcommunication parameters (baud rate, etc.) and type of local video output. The initial parameters will always start at their factory defaults, so make sure that the serial port or device to which the AUATC is attached is temporarily configured for 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
APPENDIX E: USING AUATC FOR RS-232 ACCESS 97 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.
98 PARAGON II USER GUIDE Troubleshooting the AUATC If you do not get a device prompt: 1. If the AUATC’s screen is displayed on your monitor with the top and bottom help windows, make sure that it indicates On Line status. If not, press ESC to return to On Line Mode. 2. Make sure that the AUATC and the attached device are both receiving power. The AUATC’s power supply should be securely connected to both the AUATC and a working outlet.
APPENDIX F: EMULATING SUN KEYS WITH A PS/2 KEYBOARD 99 Appendix F: 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 CPUs in your Paragon system. If you must use a PS/2 keyboard to control a Sun CPU attached to your Paragon system, the Paragon is able to perform some keyboard emulation.
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APPENDIX G: PARAGON MANAGER 101 Appendix G: Paragon Manager 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. Standalone Paragon Manager is included with your Paragon II UMT, and allows you to manage a single Paragon II unit, while PIISC Paragon Manager is included with Raritan’s Paragon II System Controller, or PIISC.
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APPENDIX H: TROUBLESHOOTING 103 Appendix H: Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: No Power. All computers have no video display. Monitor video display for some connected computers is distorted. Keyboard nonfunctional, even though there is no keyboard error at power up. Cannot input to any computer. Repeated “Keyboard ERROR” at computer power-up. Keyboard suddenly locks-up when a particular computer is selected, but works normally when other computers are selected.
104 SYMPTOM: Video is “fuzzy” or out of focus. PARAGON II USER GUIDE PROBABLE CAUSE: Video Gain Adjustment is required (especially needed with LCD flat panel monitors). Activate OSUI (by hitting Scroll Lock key twice rapidly. Use numeric keypad + and - keys to adjust video image until in focus. Multi-Tier Installation In a multi-tier configuration, the order of powering ON is critical to proper function. • When powering ON existing stable configurations (i.e.
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