Daxten Z-SERIES User Manual

Raritan Computer Inc.

400 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
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Copyright © 2002 Raritan Computer, Inc.
Z4200U-0C
April 2002

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I FCC Information

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. Operation
of this equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful interference.

Product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Z-Series, Paragon, MasterConsole MX
respective logos are registered trademarks of Raritan Computer, Inc. PS/2, RS/6000, and PC/AT are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems. All
other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Japanese Approvals

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, MasterConsole MXU2, MasterConsole II, MasterConsole SMX, and their

I Table of Contents

Table of Contents II

Table of Contents

FCC INFORMATION I

TABLE OF CONTENTS II

1. INTRODUCTION 1

2. IMPORTANT CABLE INFORMATION 4

3. INSTALLATION 5

Quick Start 5

Installing More Computers 7

Installing Local User Console to UKVMSC 8

4. OPERATING Z4200U 9

APPENDIX A: UTP CABLING FAQS 13

APPENDIX B: PARAGON DIRECT CONNECT 15

APPENDIX C: SPECIFICATIONS 16

APPENDIX D: FAQS 17

APPENDIX E: TROUBLESHOOTING 18

GLOSSARY 19

Introduction 1

1. INTRODUCTION

Z-Series Z4200U Features

 Innovative Zero-U design supports up to 42 computers
 Simple plug and play installation
 Add a computer anywhere in the chain at any time
 Keep-alive keyboard/mouse emulation for flawless operation
 Hot connect a user console to any server
 Hot-swap components with no impact on server operation
 User Station supports PS/2 or Sun keyboard
 Select computers by name from on-screen menus
 Automatic Video Tuning (AVT) adjusts video quality automatically
 Supports high-resolution video—to 1600 x 1200
 Locate user up to 1,000 feet away with Category 5e UTP cable
 Admin. Port for on-site, flash firmware upgrades

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A Z-Series Z4200U “switch less” access system consists of two components – a User Station (USTS) (Figure 2) and
a Z-Series Computer Interface Module (Z-CIM) (Figure 3), - connected with Enhanced Category 5e UTP cable. The
Z-CIMs are linked in a chain via Category 5e UTP cable. Servers are connected to each of the Z-CIMs.

2 Introduction

Product Photos

Figure 2. User Station (USTS) – Front & Back

Front & Back of UKVMSC UKVMSPD

Figure 3. Z-Series Computer Interface Modules (Z-CIMs)

Introduction 3

User Station (USTS) Port and Control Descriptions

Front Panel

• Status LED

• Up / Down Buttons

computer name. Pressing UP switches to the previous computer by name. Pressing DOWN switches to
the next computer by name.
See Section “4. Operating Z4200U” for more information about channel switching and channel
naming procedures.

Back Panel

• 6VDC

• Sun K/B:

• PS/2 K/B:

• Video HD15:

• PS/2 MS:

• Cat5:

interface modules (CIMs).

• Video Adjustment:

configurations employing long distance video runs (250 feet or more), or unusually high refresh rates.

• Admin:

posted on Raritan website http://www.raritan.com.

: Indicates power and operational status of USTS User Station

: Physical controls to switch between connected computers, in alphabetical order by

: For connection of 6V DC power supply (provided).

Not currently supported. For connection of Sun keyboard to operate USTS.

For connection of PS/2 keyboard to operate USTS.

For connection of multisync VGA monitor to view connected computers.

For connection of PS/2 mouse to operate USTS.

For connection of up to 42 computers, using Cat5 UTP cable and a chain of Z-Series computer

Adjusts video gain/amplification, to eliminate video ghosting or shadowing in Z-series

Proprietary serial port used to upgrade USTS firmware. When available, new firmware will be

Installation 4

2. IMPORTANT CABLE INFORMATION

Raritan certifies the following Category 5e UTP and Category 6 UTP cable products for use with the Z-series Z4200U
system:

Certified Cables for Use with Raritan Products

Category 5e UTP Cable: Belden DataTwist 350 UTP #1700A Solid
Belden DataTwist 350 patch #1752A Stranded
Category 6 UTP Cable: Belden MediaTwist #1872A Solid

Use of non-certified cabling can result in video and data degradations that users may find unsatisfactory. Certified
Raritan cable products listed above are widely available and competitively priced. When using certified cable, users
can transmit video signals at distances up to 1,000 feet at 1024x768 @75Hz.

: Raritan does not have any marketing relationship with Belden, nor does Raritan receive any financial incentive

Note

for recommending Belden products.

Figure 4. Cable Pin-out Requirements

See Appendix A: UTP Cabling FAQs for more information on Raritan certified cables.

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3. INSTALLATION

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Figure 5. Z4200U Installation

Quick Start

Note: All computers and all Z4200U components must be powered OFF prior to installation.

Note: Z-Series installation requires that each computer be assigned a channel name as it is added to the Z4200U chain,

adhering to the order of the installation steps that follow. Computer channels are organized alphabetically by assigned
name (or the default name which is the Z-CIM’s serial number), rather than in the order of their placement within the
Z4200U chain. Installers that first connect all computers and then attempt to assign channel names will have difficulty
locating the respective channel for each computer.

1. Install USTS (Figure 5):

• Connect DC power adapter to the User Station (USTS), and plug into AC power source.

• Connect a PS/2 keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor to appropriate User Station (USTS) ports.

• Plug in and power ON monitor

• A blank Selection Menu (Figure 9) will appear on the user console monitor. The message banner across the

bottom will say “Searching.”

Note: Installation requires basic operation of the
On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) menus. Rapidly
pressing the default Hot Key activator <Scroll
Lock> twice activates the OSUI.

Function keys <F1>, <F2>,<F3>, and <F4> are
used to switch among menus. Pressing <F1> while
OSUI is active invokes the Help Menu (Figure 8).
This menu lists all available menu options.
Whenever the OSUI is invoked, the user console
keyboard’s <Scroll Lock> LED indicator blinks.
Section 4. Operating Z4200U gives more detail on
OSUI menus and operations.

Z-Series Menu Title

OSUI
Main Body

….. Scrolling or single-line message banner…..

ScrollLock | Scan | NCS

Figure 6. OSUI Display

6 Installation

2. Connect One Computer to USTS using Z-CIM (Figure 5):

 For UKVMSC Z-CIM (Figure 3) with local port:

• Connect DB25 male end of CCPxx cable to DB25 female port on back of a Z-CIM (UKVMSC). Connect

other end to computer’s keyboard, video, and mouse ports.

• Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to the UTP OUT port on the Z-CIM (UKVMSC).

• Connect the other end of this Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 Cat 5 port on the User Station

(USTS).

• Place the Z-CIM Terminator in the Z-CIM’s UTP IN port.

• Power ON computer.

• A factory name and serial number for the Z-CIM will display on the Selection Menu of the User Console

attached to the USTS. This represents the connected computer.

• Optional: See page 7 to install a local user console.

 For UKVMSPD Z-CIM (Figure 3)

• Attach the Z-CIM to the computer via its HD15 port. Connect the 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse

connectors on the Z-CIM to computer’s keyboard and mouse ports.

• Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to the UTP OUT port on the Z-CIM (UKVMSPD).

• Connect the other end of this Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 Cat 5 port on the User Station (USTS).

• Place the Z-CIM Terminator in the Z-CIM’s UTP IN port.

• Power ON computer.

• A factory name and serial number for the Z-CIM will display on the Selection Menu of the User Console

attached to the USTS. This represents the connected computer.

 For UKVMSP Z-CIM

• Connect the 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse, and HD15 video connectors on the UKVMSP Z-CIM to

computer’s keyboard, mouse, and video ports.

• Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to the UTP OUT port on the Z-CIM (UKVMSP).

• Connect the other end of this Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 Cat 5 port on the User Station (USTS).

• Place the Z-CIM Terminator in the Z-CIM’s UTP IN port.

• Power ON computer.

• A factory name and serial number for the Z-CIM will display on the Selection Menu of the User Console

attached to the USTS. This represents the connected computer.

3. Name Computer & Test Operation

• While viewing the Selection Menu, press <F3> to open the Edit Menu.

• The Edit Menu (Figure 10) will display, with a yellow highlight on the name of the computer just added.

• Press <Enter>. Highlight turns green

• Type in a desired computer name and press <Enter> when completed. Highlight area will turn yellow.

• Press <S> to save the new name.

• Press <F2> to return to the Selection Menu.

• The Selection Menu will display with the new computer name highlighted in white.

• Press <Enter> to switch to this selected computer.

• Normal computer access and operation indicates a successful connection.

4. Congratulations! Quick Start is complete

5. Proceed to the next section, “Installing More Computers,” to add more computers to the Z4200U
chain.

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Installation 7

Installing More Computers

Repeat steps 1 through 3 below to add computers to the Z-Series Z4200U chain. Name and test each computer as it is
added.

Note: Z-Series Z4200U installation requires that each computer be assigned a channel name as it is added
to the 4200 chain, adhering to the order of the installation steps that follow. Computer channels are
organized alphabetically by assigned name (or the default name which is the Z-CIM’s serial number), rather
than in the order of their placement within the Z4200U chain. Installers that first connect all computers and
then attempt to assign channel names will have difficulty locating the respective channel for each computer.

Note: All newly added Z-CIMs and computers must be powered OFF prior to installation.

1. Attach Z-CIM to computer to be added

 For UKVMSC Z-CIM (Figure3) – with local port:

• Connect CCPxx cable’s 6-pin mini-DIN and HD15 connectors to computer’s keyboard, mouse, and

video ports.

• Connect DB25 male end of CCPxx cable to DB25 female port on back of Z-CIM (UKVMSC).

 For UKVMSPD Z-CIM (Figure 3):

• Attach the Z-CIM to the computer via its HD15 video port. Connect the 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and

mouse connectors on the UKVMSPD Z-CIM to computer’s keyboard and mouse ports.

 For UKVMSP Z-CIM:

• Connect the 6-pin mini-DIN keyboard and mouse, and HD15 video connectors on the UKVMSP Z-CIM to

computer’s keyboard, mouse, and video ports.

2. Attach Z-CIM to Z4200U chain

• Remove Z-CIM Terminator from the last Z-CIM’s UTP IN port and set aside.

• Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to the UTP IN port on the Z-CIM that is currently last in the chain.

• Connect the other end of this Category 5e UTP cable to the UTP OUT port on the next Z-CIM/computer

currently being added to the chain.

• Place the Z-CIM Terminator in the added Z-CIM’s UTP IN port.

• Power ON computer.

• Press the default hot key <Scroll Lock> twice rapidly at the USTS User Console to bring up the On-Screen

User Interface (OSUI).

• Press <F2> to bring up the Selection Menu.

• The new computer will appear as a new channel on the Selection Menu at the User Console of the USTS. A

factory name and serial number for the Z-CIM will display.

• Optional: For a UKVMSC see page 7 to install a local user console.

3. Name Computer & Test Operation

• At the Selection Menu, press <F3> to bring up the Edit Menu.

• The Edit Menu will display, with a yellow highlight on the name of the computer just added.

• Press <Enter>. Highlight turns light green

• Type in a desired computer name and press <Enter> when completed. Highlight area will turn yellow.

• Press <S> to save the new name.

• Press <F2> to return to the Selection Menu.

• The Selection Menu will display with the new computer name highlighted in white.

• Press <Enter> to switch to this selected computer.

• Normal computer access and operation indicates a successful connection.

8 Installation

Installing Local User Console to UKVMSC

• Connect local user console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) to UKVMSC’s local ports (Figure 7) to enable direct

access to a computer locally.

• Connect optional DC power adapter (p/n A10D1-06MP) to UKVMSC, and plug power cord into AC outlet.

• Plug in and power ON monitor.

Front of UKVMSC

Figure 7. Connecting A Local User Console to a UKVMSC Z-CIM

Operating Z4200U 9

4. OPERATING Z4200U

On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) Functions

The Z2400U On-Screen Interface allows you to control, configure, and operate all facets of Z-series functionality.

Press <Scroll Lock> twice rapidly to invoke the OSUI.

Press…

<F1> View the Help Menu (Figure 8) – list all function keys.

<F2> View the Selection Menu (Figure 9)—list of available channels, serial numbers, and

<F3> View the Edit Menu (Figure 10) – change computer name or scan rate. Can also be

<F4> View the System Profile Menu (Figure 11)—view and change user-specific

<F6> Toggle scan on/off. The bottom of the OSUI menu indicates that the Scan function

<F11> Reset User Station - Reloads USTS – searches all connected Z-CIMs, updating all

<Esc> Exit the OSUI

When you want to…

scan rates. Selection Menu is used to switch between selected channels to access
computers.

used to designate the <Home> computer/channel.

operating parameters

is ON when the word “Scan” is highlighted in yellow.

user names and IDs

Help Menu

The Help Menu (Figure 8) lists all the functions keys for quick and easy reference.

Figure 8. [F1] Help Menu

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Selection Menu

The Selection Menu (Figure 9) lists channels, serial numbers, scan rates, and the number of servers currently detected

by the system, sorted by computer name in alphabetical order. Use the <↑>, <↓>, <PageUp> or <PageDown> keys

to select a channel. Press <Enter> to switch to the selected computer/channel.

Figure 9. [F2] Selection Menu

Alternatively, you may switch between computers without using the OSUI, by using the UP and DOWN buttons in the
front of the USTS user station. These buttons switch between computers by name in alphabetical order: UP switches to
the previous computer by name in alphabetical order; DOWN switches to the next computer by name in alphabetical
order.

Edit Menu

The Edit Menu <F3> (Figure 10) can be used to make changes to the computer channel name and its scan ratethe

time interval, in seconds, that a channel’s computer is to remain displayed on monitor during scanning. It can also be
used to designate a channel as a <Home> computer.

1. Press <>, <>, <←>, or <→> to highlight (in yellow) the field to be edited

2. Press <Enter>. Highlight turns green.

3. Edit name and/or scan time.

4. Press the <Home> key if you wish to designate this computer/channel as your home computer. An “H” will appear in
the right most column. This designation will enable the user to quickly select or switch directly to the home computer.
At the Selection Menu, pressing the <Home> key once highlights the home channel. With no OSUI displayed, rapidly
pressing the <Home> key twice automatically switches the user to the computer designated as the home computer.

5. Press <Enter> when completed. Highlighted area will turn yellow

6. Press <S> to save changes and exit, or <ESC> and then <N> to exit without saving changes.

7. Press <F2> to return to Selection Menu.

8. Verify that new name appears on Selection Menu in green.

Figure 10. [F3] Edit Menu

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System Profile Menu

The System Profile Menu <F4> (Figure 11) can be used to make changes to parameters that effect overall system
functionality.

Select fields to be edited by pressing <Tab> (moves forward) <Shift-Tab> (moves backward), <>, <>, <>,
or <> keys to move to desired field. Press <Enter> to begin editing. Highlighted area will turn green. Use the
<>, <> keys to select choices in each field or make entries as explained below. Press <Enter> when editing is
done. Highlighted area will turn from green to yellow. Press <S> to save changes, and <ESC> to exit System Profile
Menu. To exit System Profile Menu without saving changes, press <ESC> and then <N> or <ESC> again.

Figure 11. [F4] System Profile Menu

• Scan Mode

− Global

− Individual:

• Global Scan Rate

• ID Display

− On/Off

− Time

: By pressing <F6> to toggle ON scan mode, the user station can scan through all

attached computer channels at a specified time interval. Global or Individual scanning is
available. Default setting is Global. When scan mode is activated the word “Scan” at the
bottom of the OSUI is highlighted in yellow.

: Scans each channel for the same amount of time, as indicated under Global

Scan Rate.

Scans each channel for the specified time set per channel, as shown in

Selection Menu. (Setting each channel’s individual scan rate is a function of

the Edit Menu <F3>, where individual channel scan times can be set
between 03 and 30 seconds. Default is 03 seconds.)

: Sets the time duration for which each channel will be scanned. Use the <> and

<> keys to set between 03 and 30 seconds. Default setting is 03 seconds.

: The ID Display is a small window that shows computer name when switching or

scanning between channels. Two fields control it:

: Use <> and <> keys to toggle between on and off.

: Use <> and <> keys to increment or decrement the desired time period.

A “- -“ indicates the ID window will be shown all the time. Default setting is
On/03 seconds.

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• Green Mode (PowerSave Mode)

− On/Off

− Time

• Display Position

Highlight Menu or ID and hit <Enter>. Use <>, <>, <>, and <> keys to change
position. Press <S> to save.

• Hot Key

• Previous Channel Key

NOTE

: Use <>, <> keys to select <ScrollLock>, <CapsLock>, <NumLock> or <Left-Alt>

: Previous Channel Key and Hot Key cannot share the same key selection.

: Use <> and <> keys to toggle between on and off.

: Use <> and <> keys to increment or decrement. Default setting is Off/03

minutes.

: For changing the position of the On-Screen Menu and ID Display Window.

or <Left-Shift>. Default setting is <ScrollLock>. Rapidly pressing selected Hot Key twice
activates Z4200U’s On-Screen User Interface (OSUI).

: Use <>, <> keys to select <ScrollLock>, <CapsLock>,

<NumLock>, <Left-Alt> or <Left-Shift>.. Default setting is
<NumLock >. Rapidly pressing the selected Previous Channel key twice

enables user to go back to previously selected computer without going
through the OSUI.

: Blanks the screen if the user console is idle for a pre-specified

amount of time. Two fields control it:

• Scrolling Help: Use <> and <> keys to toggle between on and off. The message banner can

be displayed as scrolling (On) or non-scrolling (Off). Default is On (and scrolling).

Appendix A: UTP Cabling FAQs 13

Appendix A: UTP Cabling FAQs

Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 Cabling FAQ

Question:

What UTP cable does Raritan
recommend for use with
Paragon
and Cat5 Reach

Can I use plain Cat 5 cable,
instead of Cat 5e?

Can I use standard Ethernet
(10BASE-T) cable?

Can I use non-certified Cat 5e
cable?

Can I use Cat 6 cable? Yes. Currently only one Category 6 UTP cable product is Raritan certified for

What happens if I do not use
Raritan certified cable?

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, Paragon ReadyTM,

Answer:

Raritan certifies the following Category 5e UTP and Category 6 UTP cable
products for use with its family of industry-leading data center solutions:

TM

products?

Certified Cables for Use with Raritan Products

Category 5e UTP Cables: Belden DataTwist 350 UTP #1700A Solid
Belden DataTwist 350 patch #1752A Stranded
Category 6 UTP Cables: Belden MediaTwist #1872A Solid

Use of non-certified cabling can and will result in video and data degradations
that users may find unsatisfactory. Certified Raritan cable products l i sted above
are widely available and competitively priced. When using certifie d cable, users
can transmit video signals at distances up to 1,000 feet at 1024x768 @75Hz;
and up to 600 feet at 1600x1200 @75Hz.

Note that Raritan does not have any marketing relationship with Belden, nor does Raritan receive
any financial incentive for recommending Belden products.

Yes, however, you may not get the same performance as you would with
Raritan certified Category 5e UTP or Category 6 UTP cables. Standard
Category 5 UTP cable may not have the necessary characteristics for
transmitting high-quality video over long distances.

No. Standard Ethernet cable does not have the necessary bandwidth
characteristics for transmitting high-quality video over long distances.

Yes, however, you may not get the same performance as you would with
Raritan certified Category 5e UTP or Category 6 UTP cables. Using non­certified Category 5e UTP cable with Raritan products results in degraded video
performance ranging from mildly irritating to severely unusable.

The only occasion when a non-certified cable may be used with Raritan
products without negative effects on system usability is when the total cable
distance between any user console and any connected devi ce is less than 300
feet.

Because cable products certified by Raritan do not cost more than competing
cable offerings, Raritan strongly recommends that users utilize Raritan certified
cables for maximum performance with Raritan product applications.

use with Raritan products. Raritan continues to test new Category 6 UTP
cabling products as they are released to the market. However, at the present
time, no Category 6 standard currently exists; all products currently available in
the marketplace claiming to be Category 6 UTP cable actually conform to a
proposed standard, not an established one. As a result, great variation in cable
types and performance exist.

Cable products that are not specifically certified by Raritan will likely cause your
video to look blurry; in particular if the video signal is of high-resolution, or if the
video signal must be transmitted over long distances. Furthermore, LCD
monitors can become unusable

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Question: Answer:

Cat 5e is standardized. Why
can’t I simply use any Cat 5e
cable with Raritan products?

Are there special pin out
requirements that I must use?

Because the intended application of UTP cabling is the transmission of digital
data, cable specifications are optimized for that application. However, because
video data is by its very nature analog, Raritan’s exclusive technology – which
enables such high-bandwidth video information to be transmitted over relatively
thinly-shielded Category 5 UTP and Category 6 UTP cables – requires even
stricter tolerances for certain cable properties.

One particular UTP cable characteristic has a large impact on how well your
Raritan system performs: delay skew. UTP cabling consists of four “twisted
pairs” of wire, each carrying one set of data. In order to minimize cross­interference between the pairs, each pair must be twisted at slightly different
rates (twists/foot). Over long lengths of cable, however, slight differences in
twist rates results in measurably different rates of data transmission among
each twisted pair. The arrival time delta is called “delay skew.”

How does this affect your Raritan solution? Raritan products send red, green,
and blue video information each over a different twisted pair; if that information
does not arrive at the same time, observed video will be blurry. Raritan’s unique
algorithms correct for this behavior, but physical limitations create upper limits
to the success of any algorithm.

The TIA/EIA specification for delay skew tolerance is 45 nanoseconds for
Category 5 UTP and Category 5e UTP cable. However, in analog video
applications, a delay skew longer than 15 nanoseconds usually results in
inadequate video performance at high resolutions (XGA and higher).

Raritan-certified cable products happen to surpass the acceptable tolerances of
the TIA/EIA’s specification for delay skew, and hence are best suited for
connecting Raritan components.

Yes.

Figure 12. Cable Pin-out Requirements

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Appendix B: Paragon Direct Connect

Z-Series Z4200U Z-CIMs are Paragon Ready™, for convenient, clustered access and control of high-density rack
mounted servers in large-scale data centers. The USTS is not required. Simply connect the first Z-CIM in the chain
directly to Raritan’s Paragon with a single Category 5e UTP cable.

NOTE: Support for Paragon Direct Connect of Z-CIM requires Paragon UST1 firmware version 2K10 or higher, and

UMT8 firmware version 2B1 or higher.

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Appendix C: Specifications

User Station (Receiver)

USTS

Dimensions 6.9” (W) x 3.6” (D) x 1.04” (H)
177mm (W) x 92.4mm (D) x 26.4mm (H)
Weight 1.2 lbs (.54 kg)
Power 100V/240V 50/60 Hz 5VA

Z-Series Computer Interface Modules (Transmitters)

UKVMSC (for PC) with local port

Dimensions 4.3” (W) x 3.6” (D) x 1.0” (H)
108mm (W) x 91mm (D) x 25mm (H)
Weight 0.7 lbs (0.3 kg)
Power (optional) 100V/240V 50/60 Hz 5VA
Ports RJ45 in & out, plus local PC KVM ports

UKVMSPD (for PC)

Dimensions 1.625” (W) x 3.5” (D) x 0.75” (H)
41mm (W) x 89mm (D) x 19mm (H)
Weight 0.2 lbs (0.09 kg)
Ports RJ45 in & out

UKVMSP (for PC)

Dimensions 2.44” (W) x 3.5” (D) x 1.0” (H)
62mm (W) x 89mm (D) x 25mm (H)
Weight 0.4 lbs (0.16 kg)
Ports RJ45 in & out

Appendix C: Specifications 17

Appendix D: FAQs

Question: Answer:

What is the Z-Series Z4200U? Z-Series replaces the traditional KVM switch box with an innovative

chain-like server-to-server arrangement, significantly reducing cable
clutter. Small Computer Interface Modules (Z-CIMs) connected to the
keyboard, video, and mouse ports of each server are linked with
standard Category 5e UTP cable and transmit keyboard, video, and
mouse signals to a User Station. A keyboard, monitor, and mouse
plug into the User Station, enabling the user to select and control up
to 42 servers via simple on-screen user interface menus. Since Z­Series components are plug and play, servers can be added at any
time with no interruption of server operation.

How is the Z-Series Z4200U unique?

What are the components of a Z-Series
system?

Can the Z-Series chain be added directly to
Paragon without the USTS?

Raritan’s innovative Z-Series offers a switchless solution that enables
access and control of multiple servers from a single user console
(keyboard, monitor, and mouse), without consuming precious rack
space. Z-Series Z4200U employs Raritan's unique communication
technology to control up to 42 servers and eliminate the traditional
KVM switch box and all hard-to-manage server-to-switch cable. It is
designed to support the most challenging demands of server
management where space is at a premium or where systems to be
accessed are up to 1,000 feet away via Category 5 UTP cable.

A Z-Series system consists of two components: the User Station and
Computer Interface Modules (Z-CIMs).

Computer Interface Module (CIM)—connects to the keyboard, video,
and mouse ports of each computer and provides failsafe computer
access with Raritan’s dedicated keyboard/mouse emulation. Z-CIMs
are linked one to the next with a single Category 5e UTP cable; the
last Z-CIM in the chain is linked to the User Station.

User Station—enables a user console (keyboard, mouse, and
monitor) to select and control up to 42 servers via a simple, on­screen user interface.

Yes. Z-Series is Paragon Ready™, for convenient, clustered access
and control of high-density rack mounted servers in large-scale data
centers. Connect the first Z-CIM in the chain directly to Raritan’s
Paragon with a single Category 5 UTP cable. See Appendix B:
Paragon Direct Connect.

18 Appendix D: FAQs

Appendix E: Troubleshooting

Problems And Suggested Solutions

Problem Solution

The Z-Series chain is installed, but there is no
indication of active computers on the
Selection Menu (no green channels).

A Z-Series chain is directly connected to a
Paragon UMT8, however, there is no
indication of active computers on the
Selection Menu (no green channels).

I have located the second channel on the
Selection Menu, but it is not connecting to the
second computer in the Z-CIM chain.

The mouse and/or keyboard do not respond
properly.

The Z-CIM’s indicator light is flashing rapidly,
rather than blinking steadily, after connection
to the computer and the Z-Series chain. In
addition, there is no indication of an active
computer on the Selection Menu (no green
channel).

The video quality that I see is blurry, or
exhibits color seperation and/or ghosting.

Be sure the computers are powered ON and that each Z-CIM
requiring a power supply (UKVMSC with local user console) is also
plugged in. Be sure the USTS is plugged in.

Ensure that the Z-CIM Terminator is in place in the last Z-CIM’s
UTP IN port.

Ensure that the Z-Series chain has been constructed properly with
regard to the Z-CIM’s IN and OUT UTP ports.

Ensure that the Z-CIM Terminator is in place in the last Z-CIM’s
UTP IN port.

Computer channels are organized alphabetically by assigned
name, rather than in the order of their placement within the Z4200U
chain. The second channel on the Selection Menu represents the
computer or channel name that is second alphabetically, not
second physically in the chain.

Make sure all UTP cables throughout the Z4200U system are
category 5e UTP cable produced by the same cable manufacturer.
See Appendix A: UTP Cabling FAQs for Raritan certified Category
5e UTP cable recommendations.

Ensure that the cables connected the Z-CIM to the computer, and
the cables connecting the Z-CIM to the Z-Series chain, are
connected properly and securely

1. Adjust the “Video Adjustment” control on the back of your
USTS unit.

2. If you are using long cable runs (250 feet or more), or very high
refresh rates, be sure to use Raritan-certified UTP cabling (see
Section 2. Important Cable Information) for more information

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Glossary

Active Channel

Channe

Computer Name
(Channel Name)

Edit Menu

Global Scan Rate

Green Mode

Home Channel

Hot Key

ID Display

Individual Scan Rate

Local Console

Menu

Menu F Keys

PowerSave

Scan

Scan Mode

Scan Rate

Selection Menu

Terminator

User Console

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A channel is active when a connected device is powered on. See also Channel.

There are up to 42 “channels” in a Z-series configuration. A channel represents the path to a certain
computer on the Selection Menu. See also Active Channel and Inactive Channel.

A label of up to 12 characters assigned by an administrator for a device connected to a Z-Series
channel.

For editing computer names, changing channel scan times, and assigning a home channel.

Scan rate used for all channels when Scan Mode field in System Profile Menu is set to Global. See
also Scan Rate.

A field in System Profile Menu for toggling PowerSave feature on and off.

The channel designated as the users Home computer via the Edit Menu <F3>. This designation will
enable the user to quickly select or switch directly to the home computer. At the Selection Menu,
pressing the <Home> key once highlights the home channel. With no OSUI displayed, rapidly
pressing the <Home> key twice automatically switches the user to the computer designated as the
home computer

For activating On-Screen User Interface (OSUI). To activate the OSUI, press the Hot Key twice
rapidly -default <ScrollLock>.

A single-line display shown on monitor to identify a channel that has just been selected.

Scan rate specified for each channel when Scan Mode field in System Profile Menu is set to
Individual. Individual per channel scan rates are set in the Edit Menu. See also Scan Rate.

Keyboard, monitor, and mouse (user console) plugged into local Z-CIM port.
A Z-Series On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) display.
Function keys for On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) menus. (<F1>, <F2>, …)

Allows a properly equipped monitor to operate in energy save mode. See also Green Mode.
Toggle Function key <F6> for activating AutoScan.
Field in System Profile Menu. Can be set to either Global or Individual.
Time interval –in seconds- that a channel’s computer is to remain displayed on monitor when

AutoScan is activated <F6>. See also Global Scan Rate and Channel Specific (Individual) Scan

Rate.

On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) Menu used for selecting and accessing a computer or device.
RJ45 Z-CIM terminating plug. To be inserted in the UTP IN port on the last Z-CIM in the Z4200U

chain.
Keyboard, monitor, and mouse plugged into a user port on USTS back panel.

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