User Manual Paragon II Copyright ©2005 Raritan Computer, Inc. PII-0F-E April 2005 255-30-6000 Raritan Computer Inc. 400 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 USA Tel. 1-732-764-8886 Fax. 1-732-764-8887 E-mail: sales@raritan.com http://www.raritan.com Raritan Computer Europe, B.V. Eglantierbaan 16 2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel The Netherlands Tel. 31-10-284-4040 Fax. 31-10-284-4049 E-mail: sales.europe@raritan.com http://www.raritan.com Raritan Computer Japan, Inc. 4th Flr.
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FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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CONTENTS i Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1 Paragon II Overview...................................................................................................................1 Product Photos...........................................................................................................................2 Product Features..........................................................................................................
ii PARAGON II USER MANUAL Tiered Configurations...............................................................................................................62 Standard Tiering Configurations ......................................................................................................62 Stacked Configurations ............................................................................................................64 Standard Stacking Configurations ............................................
FIGURES iii Figures Figure 1 Paragon II Base Units ........................................................................................................2 Figure 2 P2-UMT832, P2-UST, and P2CIM-PS2 .............................................................................2 Figure 3 Installation Diagram............................................................................................................5 Figure 4 Login Menu..........................................................................
iv PARAGON II USER MANUAL Figure 48 Single Base Configuration..............................................................................................62 Figure 49 Multiple Base Configuration ...........................................................................................63 Figure 50 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT1664M and P2-UMT1664S............65 Figure 51 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT832M and P2-UMT832S................
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of 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.
2 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Product Photos Figure 1 Paragon II Base Units Figure 2 P2-UMT832, P2-UST, and P2CIM-PS2
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 3 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 UKVMP2 or CIMPAC8 Expands to 64 users with Raritan’s HUBPAC8 Locates users and servers up to 1,000 feet apart Supports high-resolution video – up
4 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Package Contents Each Paragon Base 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 Optional 7 6 1 2 3 8 4 5 Figure 3 Installation Diagram 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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 6. 7. 8. 9. PARAGON II USER MANUAL Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to Channel Port #1 on the back of the Main Switching Unit (or Stacking Unit, if attached). Connect the other end of the cable to the RJ45 port on a Computer Interface Module (P2-CIM). Connect the P2-CIM to server’s keyboard, video, and mouse ports. Power ON server. Repeat steps 3 through 8 for all other CPUs you want to attach.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 3. 4. 7 Use the up- and down-arrow keys on the user station’s keyboard to move the highlight to the green server port and press the Enter key. Normal server access and operation indicates a successful connection. 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.
8 2. PARAGON II USER MANUAL 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. The User’s active channel, 1 through 256, is displayed after the user port number.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 1. 9 Display Ver./SN (Firmware Version and Serial Number): Displays current version of firmware and unit’s serial number. Firmware: 2C1 SN: CPB80347 Figure 11 Display Ver. and SN 2. Test User UST1 (User Station): Used by administrator to check if user stations (UST1s) are functioning properly. Press the or button to change user port number. Display will read “OK”, “None”, or “Failed. Press ESC to return to normal display.
10 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 7. Re-Configure: Paragon II will automatically configure the system as computers or devices are added or removed. However, the system administrator can use this function to scan and re-configure the system manually. When complete, it will return to normal display. Re-Configure Searching Now… Figure 16 Auto Configure 8. Set IP Address: As administrator, you may change Paragon II’s IP address directly from the front panel of the device.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 11 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.
12 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 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. 2. 3.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION c. 13 The OSUI’s Selection Menu will appear, indicating that the User Station is correctly installed. Figure 19 Selection Menu for a P2-UMT832M 4. 5. 6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each User Station you want to connect to the Base Unit. 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: i. P2CIM-PS2 (IBM PS/2 compatible CPUs): Plug the HD15 strand into the CPU’s HD15 VGA video port.
14 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 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.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION b. 15 Press F5 to activate the Administration Menu. Use the up- and down-arrow keys to move the highlight to the Port Configuration entry and press the Enter key to select it. Figure 20 Administration Menu c. The Channel Configuration menu will appear. Use the up- and down-arrow keys to move the yellow highlight to the Name field for the channel port number where you installed the CPU and press the Enter key. The highlight should turn light blue.
16 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 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.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 6. 17 Configure the channel ports in your system. (Check the Scroll Lock LED on one of your user-station keyboards. If it is blinking, the Paragon is ready to accept hotkey commands from that user station. Hotkey commands can be used with the OSUI to login, select servers, or administer the system.) a. At the Login Menu, type admin in the User Name field and press the Enter key. In the Password field, type the default password raritan (all lowercase) and press the Enter key. b.
18 PARAGON II USER MANUAL d. The Channel Configuration menu will appear. Use the up- and down-arrow keys and PageUp and PageDown keys to approach channel ports to which subsidiary Base Units are connected. These will be shown in white with their default device names in the Name column and their types in the Device column: “P242” for a 2 x 42 Base Unit (P2-UMT242), “P442” for a 4 x 42 Base Unit (P2UMT442), “P832” for an 8 x 32 Base Unit (P2-UMT832M), or “P1664” for a 16 x 64 Base Unit (P2-UMT1664M).
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 19 the Enter key. If you can properly access and operate the chosen CPU, the second-tier Base Unit is properly installed. m. Repeat steps c through l for all remaining (if any) second-tier Base Units attached to the master Base Unit. n. Edit the names of any server CPUs directly attached to the master Base Unit and verify the master Base Unit’s configuration as described in steps 6b through 6e of the section Installing a Paragon II with a Single Base Unit, earlier in this chapter.
20 6. 7. 8. 9. PARAGON II USER MANUAL b. Assign the Stacking Unit ID using the and keys. Press the ENT button (sequential order is not necessary). Power OFF all units. Power ON the Stacking Unit. Power ON the Main Switching Unit. Installing a HubPac The Paragon HubPac (part number P2HUBPAC) expands user access capability to a maximum of 64 users. Each HubPac is capable of connecting 16 servers to 4 Paragon Matrix Switch units.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 2. 21 Connect one HubPac to 4 Paragon Matrix Switch unit model UMT8, creating an 32 user by 8 server configuration: a. Attach server(s), via CIM, to HubPac: Note: Up to 8 servers can be connected to one HubPac. Each 5-port cluster on the HubPac represents one server connection, with four associated HubPac user ports.
22 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 4. Press to return to Selection Menu (by channel ID number). Verify that new name appears on Selection Menu in green. Repeat for each CIM/server desired (up to 32). e.
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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 OnScreen User Interface (OSUI). To activate the OSUI at any time, press the system’s hotkey (the factory default is Scroll Lock) twice in quick succession. Login Log on to access servers and other devices connected to the Paragon II system.
26 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 3. The Selection Menu will appear. To view other menus, use the function keys as described in the Help Menu section later in this chapter. Figure 29 Selection Menu for a P2-UMT832M Note: To Log out of the Paragon II system, press the function key F9 while the OSUI is on-screen.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION – USER FUNCTIONS 27 Selecting a Server Immediately following user login, the Selection Menu appears. Users who are already logged in can activate the Selection Menu by pressing the hotkey (the factory default is Scroll Lock) twice in quick succession, then pressing function key 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”).
28 PARAGON II USER MANUAL PageUp and PageDown keys on your keyboard to move between the pages. Once you have selected a CPU as described on the following pages, Paragon II will switch to that channel port. If “ID Display” is enabled, a display will appear to identify the chosen channel port for the number of seconds set at the top of your screen. To choose a server from the Selection Menu: 1.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION – USER FUNCTIONS 29 When the system is set to Public View Mode, if one user has already selected a server, another user can also select it, but the second user can only view video output, not control it or input any data with the keyboard and mouse.
30 PARAGON II USER MANUAL When finished, press either the Enter key to retain the changes (the highlighted area will turn yellow) or press the Esc key to cancel the changes. The prompt in the prompt/message bar will change to “Save the changes (Y/N/ESC)” (It will do this before you leave the screen if you pressed a function key.) Press S to save the changes to long-term memory, N to discard your changes, or Esc to discard your changes and exit the menu.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION – USER FUNCTIONS 31 • Local PC: Use any of the arrow keys to toggle Local PC Mode On or Off (the default) for the attached User Station. Turn PC Mode “On” only if you have used a Z-CIM to attach a local PC between the User Station and the Base Unit. You can change, delete, or reinstate your password (if “Allow Blank Password” is set to “Yes”) while the User Profile Menu is on-screen by pressing P. Type your old password at the first prompt.
32 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 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 Adminis
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION – USER FUNCTIONS 33 Information Menu When the OSUI is open, activate the Information Menu by pressing function key F8. This menu displays the “vital statistics” of the User Station that your user station is attached to, including its firmware and hardware revisions, its serial number, which console port (user port) 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 35 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.
36 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 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 − • • • • • • 37 Possible values in the first field are “On” (Logoff Timeout is enabled) and “Off” (Logoff Timeout is disabled – the default value). Use the up- and down-arrow keys to toggle between these values. − If Logoff Timeout is set to “On,” the number in the second field is the number of minutes of inactivity that must elapse before the timeout is triggered and the user is logged out.
38 PARAGON II USER MANUAL User Configuration As administrator, use the User Configuration Menu to add, delete, and edit user names and security rights, and to display the current connection status for each user. Figure 37 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.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 39 Press the Tab key or the right-arrow key to move 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 38 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.
40 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Channel Configuration As administrator, use the Channel Configuration Menu to edit or initialize a P2CIM-PS2. You can change the device name, individual scan rate, device type, and group IDs associated with each server or device. When you save Channel Configuration changes, Paragon II will update each affected P2CIM-PS2 as necessary. Figure 39 Left panel of the Channel Configuration Menu This menu displays one channel port’s information in each row.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 41 While the cursor is in the Device column, press Tab or the 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.
42 PARAGON II USER MANUAL User Station Profile As administrator, select Option 4 from the Administration Menu to activate the User Station Profile to set the global keyboard type and video delay. Keyboard Type The Paragon’s OSUI supports three types of keyboard mappings: Select either “English” – the default is U.S. English, “French,” or “German”.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 43 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.
44 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 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 GROUPS... ...
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 45 Network Settings Configure the Paragon II’s network settings from the OSUI by pressing F5 to activate the Administration Menu. Select option 5, Network Settings to adjust the network settings of the device. Figure 42 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.
46 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Autoscanning and Autoskipping As administrator, you can press F6 to turn autoscanning on and off. When autoscanning is turned on, Paragon II switches sequentially and automatically from one channel port to the next, displaying each channel port’s video for the duration of the user’s global scan rate or the channel port’s individual scan rate (see Chapter 3: Operation – User Functions, User Customization), starting over at port 1 when it reaches the last channel port.
CHAPTER 4: OPERATION – ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS 47 a. 4. 5. 6. PWR: This is the default association type and refers to devices not connected to the Paragon II system (a router or a monitor). b. CPU: Select this type for all devices connected to the Paragon II system (including “non-server” targets such as UMT switches). Press the right arrow to highlight the name field then press Enter to configure the name of a target associated with that outlet. a.
48 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Getting Power Strip Unit Status from the Outlet Selection Menu At any time while navigating the “Outlet Selection” Menu, pressing F11 will provide a status screen showing certain parameters of the connected power strip.
CHAPTER 5: PARAGON II AND Z-CIMS 49 Chapter 5: Paragon II and Z-CIMs Introduction Z-CIMs (Computer Interface Modules) enable access and control of multiple servers from a Paragon User Station. This is achieved using a chain-like server-to-server arrangement with Z-CIMs. Each Z-CIM is connected to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of each server and linked with standard Cat5 UTP cable. Through this cable, they transmit keyboard, video, and mouse signals to the system.
50 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Paragon II and UKVMSPD Z-CIMs Using a UKVMSPD with a Local PC If you have a local PC CPU that you want only the user(s) at a certain user station to be able to access, but you want that user station to be able to access the CPUs attached to the Paragon system as well, insert a UKVMSPD dual-access CIM between a User Station and a Base Unit. To do this for a given user station: 1. If you have not already done so, install your Paragon system as described in Chapter 2: Installation.
CHAPTER 5: PARAGON II AND Z-CIMS 51 Connecting Z-Series Z-CIMs as Tiers The following diagram shows the final setup when connecting Z-Series Z4200U Z-CIMs (UKVMSPDs) as a tier: Cat 5e Cat 5e UKVMSPD UKVMSPD or Z-CIMs UKVMSC UKVMSPD UKVMSPD Ca t5 e Cat 5e Cat 5e Z-CIM Terminator Z-CIMs UKVMSPD Up or to 42 UKVMSC (up to 42) Last Z-CIM IN OUT PC Z-CIM Servers Up to 42 Back of P2-UMT832 Figure 43 Connecting a Z-Series Z-CIM as a Tier to Paragon II Important: Z-Series installation requires th
52 PARAGON II USER MANUAL For UKVMSC Z-CIM with local port: a. Connect DB25 male end of CCPnn cable to DB25 female port on back of a Z-CIM (UKVMSC). b. Connect other end to computer’s keyboard, video, and mouse ports. c. Place the Z-CIM Terminator in the Z-CIM’s UTP IN port. d. Power ON computer. e. Optional: Connect a local user console to the UKVMSC Z-CIM. Perform Channel Configuration: 1. At a User Station Login Menu, type admin in the User Name field and press Enter. 2.
CHAPTER 5: PARAGON II AND Z-CIMS 53 Attach Z-CIM to Computer to be Added: For UKVMSPD Z-CIM: a. Connect the 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse and HD15 video connectors on the UKVMSPD Z-CIM to computer’s keyboard, mouse, and video ports. For UKVMSC Z-CIM with local port: a. Connect CCPnn cable’s 6-pin mini-DIN and HD15 connectors to computer’s keyboard, mouse, and video ports. b. Connect DB25 male end of CCPnn cable to DB25 female port on back of Z-CIM (UKVMSC).
54 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Paragon II and P2ZCIMs 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.
CHAPTER 5: PARAGON II AND Z-CIMS 55 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.
56 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 8. Press Enter, type SetPZSize-## (a dash, followed by the two-digit number for the size of your chain, from 01-42). Figure 45 Resize the P2ZCIM Chain 9. Press Enter again. 10. Press S to save the new chain size. 11. Go to the Channel View and confirm that the chain size has changed. Note: Resizing the P2ZCIM chain does not change the name of the chain, it changes only the size of the chain.
CHAPTER 5: PARAGON II AND Z-CIMS 57 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. Press G to bring up a Channel Configuration menu for the P2ZCIM chain. 5. Use the and keys to highlight the Name field of the computer just connected via P2ZCIM.
58 PARAGON II USER MANUAL LED Status The blue LED on the P2ZCIM indicates the CIM’s operational state: • • • If the LED blinks rapidly: P2ZCIM does not have a confirmed Communication Address. If the LED is primarily off and blinks on every two (2) seconds: P2ZCIM has a confirmed Communication Address but is not switched to that Address. If the LED is on and blinks on/off rapidly when there is KB/MS traffic: CIM has a confirmed Communication Address and is switched to that Address.
CHAPTER 6: IBM X330 59 Chapter 6: IBM x330 Paragon II unit firmware versions 1P0 (UMT2161), 2C2 (UMT242, UMT442, and UMT8), or 3A2 (UMT1664) and User Station (UST1) firmware 4L2 or higher supports an IBM x330 chain of computers as a second tier by utilizing IBM’s Cable Chaining Technology (C2T) and Raritan Computer Interface Modules (CIMs), UKVMP-x330 or UKVMC-x330. An IBM x330 rack of up to 42 servers can be accommodated for each Paragon II Matrix Switch channel port.
60 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Install an IBM x330 Rack of Servers as a Tier to Paragon II: 1. Set up Paragon II following Basic Installation instructions, but reserve one channel port for each rack of IBM x330 servers to be connected. 2. Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to the reserved channel port on the back of the Paragon II unit. 3. Connect the other end of the category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 port on a Raritan CIM UKVMP-x330 or UKVMC-x330. 4. Attach the CIM to IBM Break Out Cable from the x330 rack.
CHAPTER 7: CONFIGURATIONS 61 Chapter 7: Configurations When implementing complex tiered and stacked architectures for a Paragon system, there are important guidelines describing the legal and illegal configurations among devices in a Paragon system, and the procedures to make the system function in the appropriate manner that you must follow and procedures to make the system function in an appropriate manner.
62 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Tiered Configurations Standard Tiering Configurations Single Base Configuration Definition of Single Base configuration: • Only UMT matrix switches 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 7: CONFIGURATIONS 63 Multiple Base Configuration Definition of Multiple Base configuration: • 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 base UMTs.
64 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Stacked Configurations Definition of stacking configuration: • • • • • The P2-UMT Stacking Switch, a new switch device required for stacking configurations, 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.
CHAPTER 7: CONFIGURATIONS 65 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 50 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.
66 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Example D: P2-UMT832M Stacked and Tiered Standard configuration – any user can access any channel port in the system.
CHAPTER 7: CONFIGURATIONS 67 Example G: Illegal Configuration P2-UMT1664M I/P O/P I/P P2-UST P2-UMT832S 1A O/P P2-UMT832S 1B P2-UST Figure 56 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 P2-UMT1664S Figure 57 Stacking - Single Base Configuration with P2-UMT1664M and two P2-UMT1664S
68 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 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.
CHAPTER 7: CONFIGURATIONS 69 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 → UMTBase 1.
70 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Redundant Configuration 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. 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-3B → UMT-2A → UMT-2B → UMT-Base 1 → UMT-Base 2.
CHAPTER 7: CONFIGURATIONS 71 In order to make a redundant configuration system operate more efficient, the following connection scheme between tiers is recommended: − − − − Assume there are two UMT Base devices, the UMT-Base1 and UMT-Base2 Assume there are three UMT second tier devices, the UMT-2A, UMT-2B, and UMT-2C Channel connection of UMT-Base1 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 73 Appendix A: Specifications PARAGON II UNIT P2-UMT1664M P2-UMT832M P2-UMT442 P2-UMT242 PARAGON II STACKING UNITS P2-UMT1664S P2-UMT832S PARAGON II USER STATIONS P2-UST PARAGON CIMS P2CIM-PS2 P2CIM-SUN P2CIM-USB P2CIM-SUSB P2CIM-USBG2 P2CIM-PWR P2CIMPS2DUAL DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS WEIGHT 16 users x 64 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 100V/240V 5.
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APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS 75 CAT5 Cable Guidelines Use only straight-through-pinned four-pair (eight-wire) Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cables, terminated with standard RJ-45 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 77 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: CONFIGURATION AND COMPATIBILITY 79 Appendix C: Configuration and Compatibility Configuration Matrix As a general rule, the very latest hardware and firmware should reside on the lowest tier 1. 2. Stacking Unit has no user ports, so it is can not be cascaded as an upper tier to a lower tier switch. UMTx HW3 has no memory card slot, so the range of targets/expandability will be between 1700 to 1800 targets.
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APPENDIX D: PARAGON II RACK MOUNT 81 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.
82 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Rear Mount 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Secure the cable-support bar to the front end of the side brackets, near the side brackets’ “ears,” using two of the included screws. Slide the User Station or Base Unit between the side brackets, with its rear panel facing the cablesupport bar, until its front panel is flush with the back edges of the side brackets. Secure the User Station or Base Unit to the side brackets using the remaining included screws (three on each side).
APPENDIX E: USING AUATC FOR RS-232 ACCESS 83 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 RS232 data input and converting RS-232 data output for display on a VGA monitor.
84 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Operating the AUATC Screen Layout The 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 the 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.
APPENDIX E: USING AUATC FOR RS-232 ACCESS 85 On-Line Mode When you operate the 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. Simultaneously, the data stream being output by the device is stored in an eight-page circular buffer, so you can not only access and operate the device, but you can also review its historical data as needed.
86 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 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.
APPENDIX E: USING AUATC FOR RS-232 ACCESS 87 Configuring the AUATC Press Alt + F2 to activate the Setup Screen, where you can select your desired serial-communication 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.
88 PARAGON II USER MANUAL 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 OnLine Mode will send the entire string to the device.
APPENDIX E: USING AUATC FOR RS-232 ACCESS 89 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.
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APPENDIX F: EMULATING SUN KEYS WITH A PS/2 KEYBOARD 91 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: TROUBLESHOOTING 93 Appendix G: Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: No Power. All computers have no video display. Monitor video display for some connected computers is distorted. Keyboard non-functional, even though there is no keyboard error at power up. Cannot input to any computer. Repeated “Keyboard ERROR” at computer power-up. Keyboard suddenly locksup when a particular computer is selected, but works normally when other computers are selected.
94 PARAGON II USER MANUAL Multi-Tier Installation In a multi-tier configuration, the order of powering ON is critical to proper function. • • • • Last tier switches must be powered ON before the intermediate level of tier Intermediate tier switches must be powered ON before the base Paragon II unit can be powered ON. User Stations (UST1s) can be powered ON and OFF at any time as needed. There is a five-second ON/OFF down time in the UST1 or Paragon II power cycle.
APPENDIX H: FAQ 95 Appendix H: FAQ SUBJECT: What’s Different between Paragon and Paragon II QUESTION: What is the primary difference between Paragon and Paragon II? Backward Compatibility Will Paragon II work with my current Paragon installation? Stacking Paragon II is a stackable switch. Does this mean that I can stack logical units to increase the number of ports available? I would like to eliminate all the cables between cascaded Paragon units.
96 PARAGON II USER MANUAL SUBJECT: QUESTION: Can I restore my saved Paragon Overview files on Paragon II? Does each unit have a network port for firmware upgrades or just the base? Integrated Power Management What is “Integrated Power Management”? So I can access and control all my connected Power Units via the Paragon II OSD? Connecting Serial Devices I have a serially controlled device (i.e. Unix server, hub).
APPENDIX H: FAQ SUBJECT: Cabling 97 QUESTION: What UTP cable does Raritan recommend for use with Paragon II? Can I use standard Ethernet (10BASE-T) cable? Hot-key Functions Hot-key Functions - I don't want to use the "scroll lock" to activate hot-key. What are my options? Hot-plugging We have some mission critical servers and there are occasions when we may wish to disconnect a server from the Raritan switch and "hot-plug" a physical keyboard and mouse to operate the server.
98 PARAGON II USER MANUAL SUBJECT: CIMs QUESTION: What is the Resize Command? What does it do? Why is it useful? What is the Refresh Command? What does it do? Why is it useful? ANSWER: This command is issued to set the Chain Size. The Chain size is the maximum number of CIMs allowed in the chain. Smaller chains have better power status reporting. The Resize command can also be used to optimize the database memory in Paragon systems. See the Specifications section to see how this command is issued.
APPENDIX H: FAQ SUBJECT: 99 QUESTION: My PZCIM chain disappeared when I turned off a computer and it reappeared 20 seconds later. What happened? I only see some of my P2ZCIMs. What is going on? I can’t see all of the P2CIM names, but the status seems correct. How can I fix this? It took awhile for the P2CIM to be reported as off. Why? ANSWER: The Master CIM may have been turned off. If this is the case then a new CIM became the Master and the database had to be rebuilt. This is normal operation.
100 PARAGON II USER MANUAL SUBJECT: QUESTION: I disconnected a complete P2ZCIM chain from the UMT and added it to the tail of another P2ZCIM chain. I was finally able to see all the CIMs but it took almost a minute. What happened? I took one P2ZCIM and added it to another chain. It now appears towards the end of the list. Why doesn’t it add itself to the first available channel? I can’t change the name of the P2CIM from the ParagonZ/MasterConsole-Z User Station.
APPENDIX H: FAQ SUBJECT: 101 QUESTION: I have a P2ZCIM beeping every 30-40 seconds. Also I noticed that the LED is blinking very rapidly. Why is this happening? The P2ZCIM beeps when it first receives power. Why? I connected a powered-on CIM to another chain and now the chain size is wrong. What happened? What would happen if I attached 4 DZCIMs and 4 P2ZCIMs in the same chain? ANSWER: A P2ZCIM will beep once every minute to notify the user that it did not get a Communication Address.
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