Raritan Computer Paragon switch User Manual

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Raritan Computer Inc.

400 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
USA
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Copyright © 2002 Raritan Computer, Inc.
UMTx-0C-E
September 2002

Raritan Computer Europe, B.V.

Eglantierbaan 16
2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel
The Netherlands
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Taitoo-ku, Tokyo 111-0051, Japan
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5F, 121, Lane 235,
Pao-Chiao Rd., Hsin Tien
Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
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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
II, MasterConsole SMX, ConsoleSwitch and their 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.

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, MasterConsole MXU2, MasterConsole

JAPANESE APPROVALS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS I

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1

PARAGON FEATURES AND ADVANTAGES _____________________________________________ 1
PARAGON SYSTEM COMPONENTS __________________________________________________ 2
PARAGON CABLE INFORMATION____________________________________________________ 4

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 7

QUICK START _________________________________________________________________ 7
ADMINISTRATOR USER NAME AND PASSWORD DEFAULTS _________________________________ 9
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS ________________________________________________________ 9
BASIC INSTALLATION___________________________________________________________ 12
MULTI-TIER INSTALLATION_______________________________________________________ 18

INSTALLING A PARAGON SWITCH _______________________________________________ 19
CONNECTING TIERED RARITAN KVM SWITCHES TO A BASE PARAGON SWITCH______________ 20

Connecting a Paragon Switch as a Second Tier or Third Tier Unit ________________ 20
GUIDELINES FOR PARAGON SYSTEM CONFIGURATION________________________________ 21
CONNECTING Z-SERIES Z4200U Z-CIMS AS A TIER _________________________________ 22

Connecting a MasterConsole MX4 as a Tier__________________________________ 28

Connecting a MasterConsole MXU2 as a Tier________________________________ 30

Connecting a MasterConsole II (Model MCC only) as a Tier_____________________ 33

Connecting a MasterConsole P as a Tier____________________________________ 35

EXPANDED INSTALLATION OPTIONS ________________________________________________ 37

HUBPAC_________________________________________________________________ 37
CIMPAC_________________________________________________________________ 40

RACK MOUNT BRACKETS – RUMT AND RUST _______________________________________ 43

CHAPTER 3: OPERATING PARAGON 47

LOGIN______________________________________________________________________ 47
SELECTING A COMPUTER________________________________________________________ 48
PUBLIC VIEW MODE ___________________________________________________________ 51
USER CUSTOMIZATION _________________________________________________________ 52
ON-SCREEN USER INTERFACE (OSUI) FUNCTIONS _____________________________________ 55
PARAGON SWITCH FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND CONTROLS ______________________________ 56

CHAPTER 4: USER STATION (UST1) DIRECT MODE 61

CHAPTER 5: ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS 63

ADMINISTRATION ______________________________________________________________ 63
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION _______________________________________________________ 64
USER CONFIGURATION _________________________________________________________ 66
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION ______________________________________________________ 68
USER STATION PROFILE ________________________________________________________ 70

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REFRESH CONFIGURATIONS ______________________________________________________ 71

CHAPTER 6: OVERVIEW SOFTWARE 73

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS______________________________________________________ 73
DOWNLOADING OVERVIEW_______________________________________________________ 73

CONNECTING A PC TO UST1__________________________________________________ 73

OPERATING OVERVIEW SOFTWARE_________________________________________________ 74

EDITING USER PROFILES _____________________________________________________ 76
EDITING DEVICE PROFILES____________________________________________________ 77
SAVING A COPY OF THE CONFIGURATION FILE TO A PC DISK FILE _______________________77
UPLOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE TO YOUR SYSTEM _______________________________78
DOWNLOADING A CONFIGURATION FILE FROM UST1_________________________________ 78
OPENING A SAVED CONFIGURATION FILE FROM A PC DISK FILE_________________________ 78

TROUBLESHOOTING ____________________________________________________________ 79

CHAPTER 7: PARAGON SECURITY: GROUP ID SETTINGS 81

RECOMMENDATIONS ___________________________________________________________ 82

CHAPTER 8: PERSONAL COMPUTER ACCESS VIA Z-CIM 83

CHAPTER 9: SPECIFICATIONS 85

CIM INSTALLATION: CONNECTING CIM AND SERVER ___________________________________ 87
CONNECTING UTP CABLES ______________________________________________________ 89

CHAPTER 10: TROUBLESHOOTING 91

SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS______________________________________________________ 91
MULTI-TIER INSTALLATION _______________________________________________________ 92
UTP CABLING FAQS___________________________________________________________ 93

CHAPTER 11: GLOSSARY 97

APPENDICES 103

APPENDIX A: PARAGON UPDATE – FIRMWARE UPGRADE _______________________________ 103

UPDATE USER STATION(S)___________________________________________________105
UPDATE PARAGON MATRIX SWITCHING UNIT(S) ___________________________________ 106

APPENDIX B: IBM X330 _______________________________________________________ 107

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Paragon Features and Advantages

• 2U design supports 16 users, 64 computers (model UMT1664)

• 1U design supports 8 users, 32 computers (model UMT8)

• 1U design supports 4 users, 42 computers (model UMT442)

• 1U design supports 2 users, 42 computers (model UMT242)

• 1U design supports 2 users, 42 computers (model UMT2161)

• Expands to 32 users with Raritan’s UKVMP2 or CIMPAC8

• Expands to 64 users with Raritan’s HUBPAC8

• Locates users and computers up to 1,000 feet apart

• Supports high-resolution video – up to 1600 x 1200

• Supports up to 127 customized user profiles

• Adds remote access over IP or modem with Raritan’s TeleReach™

• Expands to 10,000 servers with Cascade Matrix Switching Units

• Enclosed 19” rack mounts with included brackets

• Simple plug-and-play auto-configure installation

• Hot-swappable components with no impact on server operation

• Platform-specific CIMs for PS/2, Sun, USB, ASCII/serial devices

• Powerful, intuitive on-screen user interface for simple operation

• Flexible, multi-level security for authorized computer access

• Three system operation modes - private, public, and share

• Flash firmware upgrades

• PC Windows program to maintain Paragon database offline

• OSUI support for IBM x330 with C2T technology

• Seamless compatibility with Raritan’s MasterConsole MXU2 and Z-Series 4200U

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Paragon System Components

Paragon consists of three components: the Paragon Matrix Switching unit, the Computer Interface
Module (CIM), and the User Station (UST1), connected with Category 5e UTP cable.

Figure 1 Paragon Matrix Switching Unit

Figure 2 Computer Interface Module (CIM)

• Located at each computer

• Contains transmitter for Category 5e signals and

programmable ID memory for auto-configuration

• Please refer to “Specifications” on page 85 for a complete

description of Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)

Figure 3 UST1 User Station

• Local user console

• Connections for User Console keyboard, monitor, and mouse

• RJ45 connection to Paragon Matrix Switch

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 3

A complete Paragon setup may be configured as shown:

Up to 32 PCs

8 User Consoles

CIMs

UST1s

FUNC

UMT8 Switch

Figure 4 Example of Basic Paragon Configuration (UMT8)

ESC

ENT

Cat5E Cable

Cat5E Cable

Each Paragon switch (UMT2161, UMT242, UMT442, UMT8, or UMT1664) ships with:

• Two 30 foot Category5e UTP test cables (Part # UCC030)

• Administrator’s Installation and Operation Guide

• Quick Setup and Installation Guide

• AC Power Cord

• Admin cable

• Video terminator (Part # VT100) (with models UMT8 and UMT1664 only)

Each Paragon User Station (UST1) ships with:

• User Manual

• AC Power cord

• Monitor AC power extension cord

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Paragon Cable Information

Paragon will work with any Category 5e UTP, Category 6 UTP, and Category 7 UTP cable products.
However, Raritan has extensively tested and recommends the following Category 5e UTP, Category 6
UTP, and Category 7 UTP cable products for optimal results:

Category 5e UTP Cables:

Category 6 UTP Cable:

Category 7 UTP Cable:

Belden DataTwist 350 UTP #1700A Solid

Belden DataTwist 350 patch #1752A Stranded

Belden MediaTwist #1872A Solid

Uninet #7702

When using certified cable, users can transmit video signals at distances up to 1,000 feet at 1024x768
@75Hz; and up to 600 feet at 1600x1200 @75Hz. 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.

Note: Raritan does not have any marketing relationship with Belden, nor does
Raritan receive any financial incentive for recommending Belden products. Please
refer to “UTP Cabling FAQs” on page 93 for more information on Raritan certified
cables.

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Category 5e Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable Mod Plug Requirements

for use with Raritan Category 5e UTP Products

Cat 5e Cable

T568B

White/Orange

R

J

Orange

4
5

White/Green

C

Blue

O
N

White/Blue

N
E
C

Green

T
O

White/Brown

R

Brown

Mod
Plug

Positions

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Cat 5e Cable

T568A

White/Green

R
J

Green

4
5

White/Orange

C

Blue

O
N

White/Blue

N
E
C

Orange

T
O

White/Brown

R

Brown

Mod
Plug

Positions

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

Figure 5 Cable Pin-out Requirements

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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 7

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION

Quick Start

Important: All computers and Paragon components must be powered OFF prior to
installation.

Physical Connections:

1. Connect power cord to the Paragon Switch and power ON the unit.

Note: Step 2 applies to models UMT8 and UMT1664 only. When working with
other units, please skip directly to step 3.

2. Connect VT100 Terminator into top Expansion Port on back of the switch.

3. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to User Port # 1 on back of the Paragon switch.

4. Connect the other end of cable to RJ45 Cat5 Port on back of User Station (UST1).

5. Connect power cord to User Station (UST1).

6. Power ON UST1.

7. Connect a PS/2 keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor to UST1.

8. Power ON monitor.

9. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to Channel Port #1 on back of Paragon Switch.

10. Connect the other end of cable to RJ45 port on a Computer Interface Module (CIM).

11. Connect CIM to server’s keyboard, video, and mouse ports.

12. Power ON Server.

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Administrative Setup:

1. At the Login Menu, displayed at the User Console attached to the UST1, type “admin” (all
lowercase) in the User Name field and press <Enter>.

2. Type “raritan” (all lowercase) in the Password field and press <Enter>. The monitor displays an
On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) Selection Menu with the connected computer displayed in
green.

3. Use the <Ç> or <È> keys to highlight the channel highlighted in green and press <Enter>.

4. Normal computer access and operation indicates a successful connection.

Important: The above steps for a Quick Start can be repeated with all UST1 and CIM units.
For more detailed installation instructions, please refer to the rest of this chapter.

Note: A video gain adjustment is available to focus the video image, which may be
necessary when using LCD flat panel monitors. Activate the OSUI by rapidly hitting
the default Hot Key activator (the <Scroll Lock> key) twice and use the numeric
keypad “+” and “-” keys to adjust the video image until it appears in focus.

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Administrator User Name and Password Defaults

DEFAULT ADMINISTRATOR’S

USER NAME:

admin raritan

User Names: If user names have not been assigned, the default names are “user01” through
“user07” for users, and “admin” for the administrator. User names are not

Passwords: If a password is necessary, you will be prompted to enter one. The administrator’s
password is “raritan” typed in lowercase. Passwords are

DEFAULT ADMINISTRATOR’S

PASSWORD:

(lowercase)

case sensitive.

case sensitive.

Configuration Options

Basic Installation:

Depending on the Raritan model you are working with, you can configure your system for a specific
number of users to access up to a specific number of computers:

MODEL #: USERS: ACCESS:

UMT2161 2 users 16 computers

UMT242 2 users 42 computers

UMT442 4 users 42 computers

UMT8 8 users 32 computers

UMT1664 16 users 64 computers

Multi-Tier Installation:

For expanded access, tier multiple Raritan Paragon switches with other Raritan KVM switches for
expanded access. Your system can be set up with one base and up to two tier levels.

Installation requires basic operation of Paragon’s On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) menus.

Activate the OSUI by rapidly hitting the default Hot

Key activator (the <Scroll Lock> key) twice.

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Each OSUI menu contains the following sections:

1. Title Line

Menu Title

â

OSUI Main Body

ã

….. Scrolling Messages Banner…..

ä

ScrlLock | Scan | Skip | NCSH

å

æ ç è

Figure 6 OSUI Display

2. Menu/Screen Body (for text and fields)

3. Scrolling Messages Banner

4. Status Line, which displays:

5. Current OSUI (On Screen User Interface) hot key activator – in this case, the <Scroll Lock> key
pressed twice rapidly will call the OSUI menu

6. Scan/Skip status - if highlighted in yellow, option is on, if highlighted in white, option is off.

7. <Num Lock> (N), <Caps Lock> (C), and <Scroll Lock> (S) status indicator, followed by Paragon
Communication Speed Indicator for low (L) or high (H).

The Paragon Communication Speed Indicator displays the communication speed between a User
Station (UST1) and a Paragon Switch (UMT2161, UMT242, UMT442, UMT8, or UMT1664).
Communication will be at low speed, indicated by the letter L, or at high speed, indicated by the
letter H. Speed can depend upon the versions of your Paragon components.

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Function Keys:
<F1>, <F2>, <F4>, and <F8> are used to switch among first-level menus. Pressing <F1> while OSUI

is active invokes the Help Screen, which details all available options. Whenever the OSUI is invoked,
the user console keyboard’s <Scroll Lock> LED indicator blinks repeatedly.

Help
F1 Help / ESC Exit

F2 Channel Selection

- F12 Sort by Channel
F4 User Profile
F5 Administrative Functions
F6 Toggle Scan On/Off
F7 Toggle Skip On/Off
F8 Information Screen
F9 Logout

- Shft+F9 Release
F10 Toggle Disp All Ch.

ScrlLock | Scan | Skip | NCSL

….. Scrolling Messages Banner…..

/ Name

Channel
On/Off

Figure 7 Help Menu

Please refer to “Operating Paragon” on page 47 for a more information on Paragon’s OSUI.

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Basic Installation

A predetermined number of users can access up to a certain number of computers through the
following Raritan models:

USERS: COMPUTERS: MODEL #:

2 users 16 computers UMT2161

2 users 42 computers UMT242

4 users 42 computers UMT442

8 users 32 computers UMT8

16 users 64 computers UMT1664

Please use the steps that follow to perform a Basic Installation of a single tier system:

Important: Power OFF all computers and Paragon components prior to installation.

1. Initialize Paragon Switch (UMT2161, UMT242, UMT442, UMT8, or UMT1664).

a. Connect power cord to the Paragon Switch and power ON switch.

Note: Step (b) applies to models UMT8 and UMT1664 only. When working with
other units, please skip directly to step (c).

b. Connect VT100 Terminator into top Expansion Port on back of the Paragon Matrix Switch.

Note: Installing the VT100 adapter into the top Expansion Port on the back panel of
the Paragon Matrix Switch will improve video quality. A VT100 adapter should be
installed on each UMT8 and UMT1664 switch in your configuration. UMT2161,
UMT242, and UMT442 models do not require installation of the VT100 adapter.

c. Wait for self-testing (visible on the front panel LCD of the switch) to complete. Unit is ready

when first line of LCD on front of switch circulates the message shown below.
“/1” refers to the UMT8 switch main unit.

Raritan Computer Paragon: UMT8 Switch
HWII/1Ready

User 1 Chan. 1

Figure 8 LCD Normal Display (UMT8 model)

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 13

Note: The Paragon Matrix Switching Unit’s Expansion Ports reserve a location for
the future implementation of Raritan Banking Technology, an improved KVM
configuration design that conceivably banks or links Matrix Switching Units directly
to each other. UMT2161, UMT242, and UMT442 models do not include Expansion
Ports.

Important: Step 2, below, is optional when installing a UMT2161 unit. The UMT2161 can be
connected to a UST1 OR directly to a keyboard, a monitor, and a mouse OR both a UST1 and
directly to a keyboard, a monitor, and a mouse

. If you are connecting the UMT 2161 to a
UST1, please follow step 2. If you are not installing a UST1, but instead are connecting the
UMT2161 directly to a keyboard, a monitor, and a mouse, please skip to step 3.

2. Connect User Station (UST1).

a. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to User Port # 1 on the back of the switch.
b. Connect the other end of cable to RJ45 Cat5 Port on back of UST1.
c. Connect power cord to User Station (UST1) and power ON UST1.
d. Connect a PS/2 keyboard, mouse, and VGA monitor to UST1 and power ON monitor.

Figure 9 UMT8 Switch Back Panel

Figure 10 UST1 Back Panel

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3. Perform UST1 Administrative Setup.

a. UST1 will establish communication with the Paragon Switch.
b. A Login Menu appears on user console monitor. The <Scroll Lock> LED on the keyboard

blinks to indicate Hot Key mode is operational, which enables keyboard’s communication
with the Paragon OSUI for performing login, computer selection, and administrative
functions.

Please Login Paragon

Device ID : UMT8 Switch HWII

User Port : 1

User Name :

Password :

….. Scrolling Messages Banner…..

Figure 11 Login Menu

c. Type “admin” in the User Name field and press <Enter>.
d. Type the default password “raritan” (all lowercase) in the Password field and press <Enter>.
e. The monitor displays the OSUI Selection Menu, indicating correct installation of UST1.

UMT8 Switch HWII Page
1/4
No Ch. ID Name Scn

--- --------------- -------------------------------------------------- ----------

1 01

2 02

Selection Menu

NT4.0 Mail

03

03

3 03

4 04 X
5 05
6 06
7 07
8 08

ScrlLock | Scan | Skip | NCSL

….. Scrolling Messages Banner…..

Wins95.Bob

Wins98.Jack
MX4-Wing.2
NT4.0-Fax
MC2-16.Reg1
UMT8 Switch-Wing.4

Figure 12 OSUI Selection Menu

03

03

-­03

--

--

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 15

Note: If user console monitor displays a message “...No Connection to Paragon… ,”
UST1 is not properly connected to the switch. Check for loose connections and use
only the recommended UTP cables (see “UTP Cabling FAQs” on page 93 for further
information).

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each UST1 to be connected to the Paragon Switch user ports.

5. Connect CIM / Computer.

a. Connect CIM to server’s keyboard, video, and mouse ports (using part # APSAT for AT-style

PCs if needed) and power ON computer. The blinking green LED on CIM indicates proper
functioning.

b. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to Channel Port #1 on back of switch.
c. Connect the other end of cable to RJ45 port on a Computer Interface Module (CIM).
d. Power ON server.

Figure 13 APSAT – Converts AT style Keyboard and Mouse to PS/2

Note: Please refer to “Specifications” on page 85 for available CIM types, functions,
and any special installation instructions that apply for each CIM unit.

16 PARAGON ADMINISTRATOR’S INSTALLATION AND OPERATION GUIDE

6. Perform Administrative Setup for CIMS and connected computers.

The monitor connected to the UST1 displays an On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) Selection Menu
with the connected computer displayed in green. Use the <Ç> or <È> keys on your keyboard to
highlight the computer you wish to set up, then press the <Enter> key. Normal computer access
and operation indicates a successful connection.

a. Assign a meaningful name for each channel (computer) by pressing <F5> to bring up the

Administration Menu.

Administration Menu

Choose Admin Function

---- ------------------------------------------------------­ 1 System Configuration
2 User Configuration

3 Channel Configuration

4 Keyboard Type -- English
5 Refresh Configurations

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….. Scrolling Messages Banner…..

Figure 14 Administration Menu

b. Use the <Ç> or <È> keys to highlight the Channel Configuration submenu and press

<Enter> to open the menu.

Channel Configuration

UMT8 Switch HWII
Page:
Ch ID Name

---------- ------------------------------------------ 1 ----------

2 NT4.0 Mail 03 CPU
3 Wins95.Bob 03 CPU
4 Wins98.Jack 03 CPU
5 MX4-Wing.2
6 NT4.0-Fax
7 MC2-16.Reg1
8 UMT8 Switch-Wing.4

ScrlLock | Scan | Skip | NCSL

….. Scrolling Messages Banner…..

¾
Scn

03

-­03

--

--

Æ
Device

---------­CPU

CPU

Figure 15 Channel Configuration Menu

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c. Use the <Ç> or <È> keys to highlight the Name field that corresponds with the Channel ID

(Ch ID) where the CIM / Computer was just installed, then press <Enter> - the yellow
highlight will turn light blue.

d. Edit name and press <Enter> when finished - the highlight will turn green as you begin to

type.

e. Press <S> to save the new name.
f. Press <F2> to return to the Selection Menu and verify that the new name appears on the

Selection Menu in green.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each CIM / Computer.

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Multi-Tier Installation

Paragon’s channel capacity can easily be expanded with a tiered installation. Up to three tiers are
possible: a base plus a maximum of two levels of tiered KVM switches. When setting up two tiers,
the base unit must be a Paragon switch and the second tier can be any of the Raritan KVM Switches
listed below. In a three-tier configuration, both the base unit and the second tier must be Paragon
Switches; the third tier can be any of the Raritan KVM Switches listed below.

Raritan KVM switches that can be tiered off of a Paragon Switch unit include: other Paragon
Switches, Z-Series Z4200U, MasterConsole MX

4

, MasterConsole MXU2, and MasterConsole II (Model

MCC).

Up to 2,048 computers can be accommodated with a multi-tier installation. Only computers
connected to channel ports of the final tier KVM switches.

may be

Figure 16 Example of a Multi-Tier Configuration

Important: In multi-tier configurations, 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 switch 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 power cycle.

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Installing a Paragon Switch

Follow the Basic Installation steps starting on page 12 to set up the base Paragon Switch, making
certain to reserve sequential channels on the Paragon Switch for cascading second-tier KVM or
Paragon Switches. Please use the following guidelines for reserving sequential channels:

FOR EACH: RESERVE:

Tiered
UMT8 Switch

Tiered
UMT442 Switch

Tiered
UMT242 Switch

Tiered
UMT2161 Switch

Tiered
Z-Series Z4200U OR
MasterConsole II OR
MasterConsole P

Tiered
MasterConsole MX

Tiered
MasterConsole MXU2

4

Up to 8 channels

Up to 4 channels

Up to 2 channels

1 channel

1 channel

Up to 4 channels

Up to 2 channels

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Connecting Tiered Raritan KVM Switches to a Base Paragon Switch

Connecting a Paragon Switch as a Second Tier or Third Tier Unit

1. Connect one end of Category 5e UTP cable to the User Port of the second-tier Paragon

Switch.

2. Connect other end of cable to a Channel Port on the base Paragon Switch.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect remaining user ports on second-tier Paragon Switch to

channel ports reserved on base Paragon Switch.

4. Follow the same procedure to add a third tier Paragon Switch to a second tier Paragon

Switch.

A base unit Paragon Switch will automatically recognize a second-tier and a third-tier level
unit and will update its configuration as needed.

Note: The Paragon Matrix Switching Unit’s Expansion Ports reserve a location for
the future implementation of Raritan Banking Technology, a potentially improved
KVM configuration design that conceivably banks or links Matrix Switching Units
directly to each other. UMT2161, UMT242, and UMT442 models do not include
Expansion Ports.

Perform Channel Configuration:

1. At a User Station Login Menu, type “admin” in the User Name field and press <Enter>.

2. Type the password “raritan” (all lowercase) in the Password field and press <Enter>.

3. Press <F5> to activate the Administration Menu.

4. Use the <Ç> and <È> keys to highlight the Channel Configuration menu and press <Enter>.

5. Use the <Ç> and <È> or <Page Up> and <Page Down> keys to go to the Paragon switch

tier path to be named and press <Enter> - the yellow highlight will turn blue.

6. Type the desired name for this tier path and press <Enter> - the blue highlight will revert to

yellow.

7. Press <S> to save the name. All tier paths will be automatically named.

8. Press <Esc> to return to the Administration Menu.

Verify and Save Changes:

1. Press <F2> at the Selection Menu to validate that the second-tier Paragon switch is properly

established (all Paragon switch paths should be displayed in purple).

2. Press <F5> to go to the Administration Menu and select the Channel Configuration submenu.

Select a channel that has been configured for the Paragon Switch.

3. Press <G> to bring up the Channel Configuration menu to edit computer names.

4. Press <S> to save the new configuration.

5. Press <F2> to go to the Selection Menu to validate that second-tier Paragon Switch is

properly configured. Select one Paragon Switch channel and press <Enter> to go to selection
menu. Select one Paragon Switch channel and press <Enter> to verify proper access to
selected computer.

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Guidelines for Paragon System Configuration

1. Only one user should attempt to modify/update the System Administration Menu at a time (this

is especially important when changing the User Configuration and Channel Configuration
options).

2. Z-Series chains should be added one at a time. The message banner should read that the DB has

been completely updated before administrator adds a new Z-chain.

3. If using a HUB-PAC, the UMT must be powered ON before the HUB-PAC is powered ON.

4. If system updating is necessary at install, all users must be logged off.

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Connecting Z-Series Z4200U Z-CIMs as a Tier

Important: Tiering a Z4200U chain requires User Station (UST1) firmware version 4L2 or higher
and Paragon switch firmware versions 1P0 (UMT2161), 2C2 (UMT242, UMT442, and UMT8), or
3A2 (UMT1664).

The following diagram shows the final setup when connecting Z-Series Z4200U Z-CIMs as a tier:

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Figure 17 Connecting a Z-Series Z4200U as a Tier to Paragon

Note: All Paragon switches shipped from Raritan after January 1, 2002, are hardware
and firmware enabled to support connection to a chain of Z4200U Z-CIMs.

Important: Z-Series installation requires that each computer be assigned a channel name as
it is added to the Z4200U Z-CIM chain. 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 Z-CIM chain.
It is recommended that installers assign channel names before connecting all computers to
eliminate any difficulty in locating the respective channel for each computer.