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1. g Up to 16 Users Per Server Figure 53 Installing a CIMPac Instaling a CIMPac 1 Follow the Basic Installation instructions to create 2 Paragon UMT8 Matrix Switching unit configurations with 8 users UST1s each Figure 53 2 Power OFF each Matrix Switching Unit UMT8 Appendix F CIMPac 45 Note Prior to installation all UMT8 units and CIMPac units must be powered OFF Computers and User Stations UST1s to be connected can be in a powered ON state Install one CIMPac creating an 16 user by 8 server configuration a Attach server s to CIMPac Note Up to 8 servers can be connected to one CIMPac Each 3 port cluster on the CIMPac represents one DB25 server connection with two associated Cat 5 CIMPac user ports When each CIMPac user port in a cluster is attached to a separate Paragon UMT8 16 users 2 CIMPac user ports x 8 users per UMT8 can have access to each server e Connect one end of a CCPnn cable to server attaching the male HD15 video leg and the male 6 pin mini DIN keyboard and mouse legs to appropriate video keyboard and mouse ports on server e Connect the other end of the CCPnn cable to the CIMPac attaching the male DB25 end of the cable to female DB25 port 1 on the CIMPac e Power ON server e Repeat above steps to connect the remaining servers connecting the CCPnn cable to the CIMPac at the DB25 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8
2. UMTS Name Admin Securty Scan Information Paragon Database User Profiles Farena Serial Port Activate Port Paragon Operations Send het Paragon weload He ton Parent For Help press F1 Figure 55 Paragon Overview Program Started 2 Activate PC Communication and Login Activates PC serial port assigned to communicate with UST1 From the Communication Control Panel right side portion of Figure 55 select COM port to which the DB9 serial cable is installed default is COM1 Click lt Activate Port gt button Program initiates communication with UST1 3 Perform Administrator Login to Proceed Requires administrator authorization to access UST1 At the Login Window Figure 56 enter Administrator user name and password and click lt OK gt Login to Database Login with a valid administrator name on this Paragon Administrator Name fain SCS Password ef Cx Cancel Figure 56 Overview Administrator Login 48 Appendix G Overview Software Connect to UST1 and download configuration Downloads UST1 s config file for offline editing at the PC Serial number from UST1 unit is retrieved and displayed in an information window Click lt OK gt button to continue A copy of configuration file will be downloaded from UST1 to PC Maintenance functions can now be performed A status window displaying loading data from Paragon will disp
3. Part Number Description RUMT 1U 19 Rack Mount Bracket for UMT8 1U for serial numbers that begin with CP RUST 1U 19 Rack Mount Brackets for UST1 1U Each of these rack mount brackets can be mounted as either a forward mount or a reverse mount Forward mount offers access to the front panel of the unit Reverse mount offers access to the back panel ports of the unit where cables are connected Forward Mount Installation 3 Ow 7 ey a a e 4 Sar Static UST Ra uA 4 Figure 61 Forward Mount of UMT8 Rack p n RUMT 1U Figure 62 Forward Mount of UST1 Rack p n RUST 1U Secure cable support bar to rear of side brackets opposite from the rack mount tabs 2 Slide UMT8 or UST1 between the two side brackets at the front end near the rack mount tabs The front of the UMT8 or UST1 should be flush with the front of the side brackets at the rack mount tabs Secure UMT8 or UST1 to side rack mount brackets with 3 screws on each side Secure entire assembly to rack at rack mount tabs Drape cables over cable support bar aro 56 Appendix J Rack Mount Brackets RUMT amp RUST Reverse Mount Installation Figure 63 Reverse Mount of UMT8 Rack p n RUMT 1U Figure 64 Reverse Mount of UST1 Rack p n RUST 1U 1 Secure cable support bar to front of side brackets near rack mount tabs 2 Slide UMT8 or UST1 between the two side brackets at the rear end opposite the rack mount tabs The f
4. Note If necessary press Hot Key default lt ScrollLock gt twice rapidly to bring up OSUI Then press lt F9 gt to go to Login Menu e Press lt F5 gt to activate Administration Menu e Use lt gt and lt gt keys to select Channel Configuration Press lt Enter gt Use lt gt and lt gt or lt PageUp gt and lt PageDown gt keys to go to channels where MX paths are connected Use lt Tab gt to go to Device Column Press lt Enter gt the highlight will turn green Use lt N gt and lt gt keys to set to MX MX4 8 MX4 16 or MX4 32 Press lt Enter gt to save the change Press lt Shift Tab gt to go back to Name column Press lt Enter gt Edit default name to a more meaningful name Press lt Enter gt to retain change e Repeat these channel configuration steps for each path You must name all MX paths with the same name This will notify Paragon that these paths are connected to the same MX e Press lt S gt to save the new configuration Press lt F2 gt to go Selection Menu to validate that the second tier MX is properly established All MX paths should be displayed in purple Press lt F5 gt to go to Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu Select a channel that has been configured for MX Press lt G gt to bring up a Channel Configuration menu for the MX Edit the computer names Press lt S gt to save the new configuration Press lt F2 gt to go to
5. 3 Installation or repeat the above steps with all purchased UST1 and CIM units Default Administrator s User Name and Password Default Administrator s User Name admin Default Administrator s Password raritan typed in lower case Note User Names If user names have not been assigned the default is user01 through user07 for users and admin for the administrator User names are not case sensitive Passwords Ifa password is necessary you will be prompted to enter one The administrator s password is raritan typed in lower case Passwords are case sensitive 3 Installation 5 Configuration Options Basic Installation 8 users access 32 computers Multi Tier Installation Tier multiple Paragon UMTS8s or other Raritan switches for expanded access up to one base and two tier levels Installation requires basic operation of Paragon s On Screen User Interface OSUI menus The OSUI is activated by rapidly hitting the default Hot Key activator the lt ScrollLock gt key twice Each OSUI menu contains the following sections Figure 6 Menu Title OSUI Main Body Scrolling Messages Bannev ScriLock Scan Skip NCSH Figure 6 OSUI Display e Title Line e Menu Screen Body for text and fields e Scrolling Messages Banner e Status Line current OSUI hot key activator Scan Skip status and NumLock CapsLock Sc
6. s UTP IN port and set aside e Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to UTP IN port on the Z CIM that is currently last in the chain e 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 e Place the Z CIM Terminator in the added Z CIM s UTP IN port e Power ON computer e Optional For a UKVMSC see Figure 19 to install a local user console 14 3 Installation c Name Computer and Test Operation At the Selection Menu press lt F5 gt to go to Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu Select the Z4200U device channel Press lt G gt to bring up a Channel Configuration menu of the Z4200U chain Use lt 8 gt and lt gt keys to highlight in yellow the Name field of the computer just connected via Z CIM The channel for this computer will be displayed in green Press lt Enter gt Highlight turns blue Type in a desired computer name highlight turns green as typing starts and press lt Enter gt when completed Highlight area will turn yellow Press lt S gt to save the new name Press lt F2 gt to return to the Selection Menu The Selection Menu will display with the new computer name highlighted in white Press lt Enter gt to switch to this selected computer Normal computer access and operation indicates a successful connection Front of UKVMSC 6VDC Figure 19 Connecting a Local User Conso
7. UKVMP2 Connect keyboard monitor and mouse cable legs attached to UKVMP or UKVMP2 to appropriate 15 pin female video port and 6 pin mini DIN mouse and keyboard ports on the computer UKVMPD Attach the CIM to the computer via its 15 pin male video port connecting it to the15 pin female video port on the computer Connect keyboard and mouse cable legs attached to UKVMPD to appropriate and 6 pin mini DIN keyboard and mouse ports on the computer USKVMC Connect DB25 male end of CCSnn cable to DB25 female port on USKVMC Connect other end of cable to 8 pin mini DIN keyboard mouse port and 13W3 pin video port on the Sun USKVMP Connect keyboard and mouse cable legs attached to USKVMP to appropriate 15 pin female video port and 8 pin mini DIN keyboard mouse port on the Sun USKVMPD Attach the CIM to the computer via its 15 pin male video port connecting it to the15 pin female video port on the computer Connect keyboard and mouse cable legs attached to USKVMPD to appropriate and 8 pin mini DIN keyboard mouse port on the Sun Appendix L Specifications 61 USKVMPA The USKVMPA CIM for Sun Computers with 13W3 composite sync video consists of a USKVMP CIM plus an AVGACS Adapter Take the AVGACS adapter and connect its 13W3 video connector to the 13W3 video port on the Sun Connect the AVGACS s 8 pin mini DIN male keyboard mouse leg to the female keyboard mouse port on the Sun Connect the AVGACS s 8 pin mini DIN female keyboard
8. lt ScrollLock gt lt CapsLock gt or lt NumLock gt Default setting is lt ScrollLock gt Pressing selected Hot Key twice rapidly activates Paragon s On Screen User Interface OSUD Note Hot Key and Previous Channel Key see below may not share the same designation e Display Position For positioning On Screen Menu and ID Display Window Use lt N gt lt V gt lt gt and lt gt keys to physically position selected window e Previous Channel Key Use lt 4 gt lt gt lt gt or lt gt gt keys to select lt ScrollLock gt lt CapsLock gt lt NumLock gt or lt None gt Default setting is lt NumLock gt Pressing the selected Previous Channel key twice rapidly enables user to go back to previously selected device without going through the OSUI provided that device is still accessible to user Note Previous Channel Key and Hot Key see above may not share the same designation e Help For setting the help message at the bottom of each On Screen User Interface OSUTI menu Use lt f gt lt gt lt gt and lt gt gt keys to select Single Line scrolling message banner or Circ Left static message banner Default is Single Line e LocalPC Used to set UST1 in Person Computer Access Mode Default setting is off See Appendix D Personal Computer Access Via Z CIM 4 Changing Password within User Profile Menu To add delete or change a password press lt P gt while viewing
9. 5e UTP cable is installed properly and secured or try using another CIM UKVM to see if CIM under test has become defective 5 Set Bank ID Function Figure 46 Note Banking exemplifies Raritan s dedication to future development Banking Technology a potentially improved KVM configuration design that conceivably banks or links Matrix Switching Units directly to each other is currently non functional As a result all Bank IDs should be set to 1 Press A or Y buttons to ensure that Bank ID is set at 1 Press ESC to return to normal display Set Bank ID Bank 1 Figure 46 Set Bank ID 6 Re Configure Function Paragon 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 Figure 47 When complete it will return to normal display Re Configure Searching Now Figure 47 Auto Configure 7 Reset UMT8 Function Enables restart of UMT8 unit as if units power had been physically turned off and back on again However UMT8 will not perform start up test unless ENT button is held down during restart With UMT8 firmware 2B1 and UST1 firmware 2K10 or higher either a power reset or a factory function reset can be performed from the front panel of the UMT8 using shortcut button combinations Power Reset Simultaneously hold the up and down arrow buttons on the front panel o
10. APPENDIX D PERSONAL COMPUTER ACCESS VIA Z CIM APPENDIX E HUBPAC APPENDIX F CIMPAC APPENDIX G OVERVIEW SOFTWARE APPENDIX H PARAGON UPDATE FIRMWARE UPGRADE APPENDIX I IBM x330 APPENDIX J RACK MOUNT BRACKETS RUMT amp RUST APPENDIX K UTP CABLING FAQs APPENDIX L SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX M TROUBLESHOOTING GLOSSARY 20 27 33 34 38 40 42 44 46 50 53 55 57 59 63 64 1 Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION Paragon Features 1U design supports 8 users 32 computers Expand to 16 users with Raritan s UKVMP2 or CIM PAC8R Expand to 32 users with Raritan s HUBPAC8R Cascade Matrix Switching Units to expand to 2 048 servers Optional 19 rack mounting brackets Locate users and computers up to 1 000 feet apart 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 User Station supports both PS 2 and Sun keyboards Supports high resolution video to 1600 x 1200 Powerful intuitive on screen user interface for simple operation Customized user profiles up to 127 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 Add remote access over IP or modem with Raritan s TeleReach Seamless compat
11. Appendix B UMTS Front Panel Display and Controls 35 e Line 2 User port status User port status displays a scrolling status of all 8 user ports one user port per second User s active channel Ch from 1 to 256 is displayed after user port number Raritan Computer Paragon UMT8 HWII 1 Ready User 1 Chan 001 Figure 38 LCD Normal Display Power Up Option During power up if you hold down lt Func gt button UMT8 will clear database and reset to defaults Figure 39 Confirm function by pressing lt Ent gt button Clear Database Hit Ent ESC Figure 39 Power Up Clear Database Function Selection Screen Several administrative functions Figure 40 can be performed from the UMT8 s front panel Re Configure Reset UMT8 amp Figure 40 LCD Functions To select a function Press FUNC to enter Function selection mode Figure 41 Use or Y buttons to scroll through Function List Press ENT to select displayed function and follow instructions for each specified administrative function as outlined in the next section Press ESC at any time to return to Normal Display Function Menu Display Ver SN Figure 41 Function Selection 36 Appendix B UMTS Front Panel Display and Controls Administrative Function Instructions 1 Set LCD Contrast Function Modifies contrast level of front panel LCD Display Figure 42 Press or Y buttons to increase or decrease contrast and press ESC to return
12. Master Consoles To edit a computer open the device list by clinking the square plus sign on the left of the UMT8 name Double click a computer or a second tier device from the list you want to edit An Edit window will open to allow you to edit the device profile Figure 57 Note Overview only provides the ability to edit existing device profiles Device profiles may not be added or deleted through Overview since the number of device profiles originally downloaded from the UST1 must match the number of device profiles uploaded from the offline configuration file created with Overview If you wish to add or delete device profiles you must do so at the UST1 without the use of Overview Appendix G Overview Software 49 PC Information Editor IKI m PC Information Name Untitled 002 Host Device bme Channel ID 02 Host Channel Individual Scan Time E Security Group Figure 58 Edit Device Profile Save a Copy of Configuration File to a PC Disk Backup You can save backup a copy of the current configuration file to a PC disk file The saved configuration can be opened and uploaded to the system if necessary From the File menu select Save or Save As to backup the active configuration file to a PC disk file Upload Configuration File to System After editing the user profiles computers and or other devices the new configuration file must be uploaded to the UST1 to reconfigure the system Before u
13. MasterConsole II or MasterConsole P reserve one channel gt For each tiered MasterConsole MX reserve up to 4 channels gt For each tiered MasterConsole MXU2 reserve up to 2 channels NOTE For any two tier or three tier configuration The last tier switches must be powered ON before the intermediate level of tier switches and then the base UMT8 is powered ON 2 Connect Tiered Raritan KVM Switches to Base UMTS8 Unit A Connecting UMT8 as Second or Third Tier 1 Connect one end of Category 5e UTP cable to user port of second tier UMT8 2 Connect other end of cable to one of the 8 channels reserved on base UMTS8 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to connect remaining user ports on second tier UMT8 to channel ports reserved on base UMT8 A base unit UMT8 will automatically recognize a second tier connected UMT8 and update the configuration automatically Follow the same procedure to add a third tier The base unit and first level tier will automatically be recognized by the base unit UMT8 Note Installing the VT100 adapter into the top expansion Expansion Port on the back panel of the UMTS will improve video quality A VT100 should be installed on each UMTS in your configuration Note Paragon s Matrix Switching Unit Expansion Ports exemplify Raritan s dedication to future development While these Expansion Ports are currently non functional they reserve a location for the future implementation of Raritan Banking Te
14. Port Inactive Vi Figure 59 Paragon Update Note Before performing a firmware upgrade be certain to read the release notes that are included with the firmware distribution on Raritan s website Note All Paragon components and connected servers can remain powered ON during a firmware upgrade Paragon s modular redundant design ensures that these devices will not be affected during the update process Paragon Configuration Backup Instructions Paragon Update is designed to execute the firmware uploading process without disturbing Paragon configuration data files However as an added precaution many users prefer to backup these configuration files which contain user profile and server name information To backup Paragon Configuration files download the Paragon OverView program available from Raritan s web site at http www raritan com 1 Download the Paragon OverView program available at the Raritan web site http www raritan com 2 On any active Paragon User Station p n UST1 log into Paragon and press lt F12 gt to bring the on screen user display to Selection Menu by Name and not simply Selection Menu Appendix H Paragon Update Firmware Upgrade 51 With the Paragon User Station displaying Selection Menu by Name connect one end of a straight through serial cable to the port labeled Admin on the back of the User Station DB9F Connect the other end of the cable to the seri
15. Selection Menu to validate that second tier MX is properly configured Select one MX channel press lt Enter gt to go to MX selection menu Select one MX channel and press lt Enter gt Verify proper access to selected computer 16 3 Installation CCP Cables MXU28 8 servers D Connecting a MasterConsole MXU2 as a Tier 8 servers 31 servers CCP Cables 30 servers MXU28 UKVMP USTA users 1 8 Figure 20 Connecting a MasterConsole MXU2 as a Paragon Second Tier Configure the MasterConsole MXU2 unit as a second tier device a Attach a user console to the MXU2 unit that will be used as a second tier unit e Connect user console to appropriate ports on back of MXU2 keyboard to port labeled Keyboard 6 pin mini DIN Female mouse to port labeled Mouse 6 pin mini DIN Female and monitor to port labeled Monitor HD15 Female e Plug in monitor power cord and turn on monitor b Power on the MXU2 and login e Connect power cord to back of MXU2 unit and AC power outlet e Power ON the MXU2 via the power switch on the back of the unit e The Login Menu will be displayed on the monitor e Enter admin in the user name field of the Login Menu and press lt Enter gt Enter raman in the password field and press lt Enter gt The Selection Menu will be displayed Figure 4 c Set up the MXU2 as a second tier unit e At the Selection Menu press lt F5 gt The Adm
16. number or alphabetically by device or computer name F12 toggle Default sorting is by channel ID number however unless the system is re initialized the last selected sorting method will be shown when Selection Menu is activated Selection Menu UMT8 HWII Page 1 4 No Ch ID NT4 0 Mail 04 gt Wins98 Jack 05 MX4 Wing 2 06 NT4 0 Fax 07 MC2 16 Reg1 08 UMT8 Wing 4 Scrolling Messages Bannev ScrlLock Scan Skip NCSL Figure 22 Selection Menu by Channel ID Number Selection Menu by Name Page 1 4 MC2 16 Reg1 MX4 Wing 2 NT4 0 Mail UMT8 Wing 4 08 __Win95 Bob 03 EEE EMETA 04 01 Scrolling Messages Banner ScrlLock Scan Skip NCSL Figure 23 Selection Menu by Name 22 4 Operating Paragon 1 Press lt F12 gt to toggle between sorting by channel ID Ch ID number Figure 22 or by device name Figure 23 e Selection Menu displays up to eight channels per page e Ch ID indicates physical channel to which each device or computer is connected e Name lists connected device or computer name e Scan shows each channel s specific scan rate in seconds Note lt F10 gt toggle key will only operate if Selection Menu is sorted by Channel ID or if system is configured with a setting of Yes for Display All Computers If system administrator has set System Configuration Menu Figure 30 option for Display All Computers to Yes pressing lt F10 gt toggles between sho
17. the User Profile Menu Type old password at prompt At next prompt type a new password of up to eight characters Press lt Enter gt and confirm by re entering new password Then either press lt Enter gt again to retain change or press lt Esc gt to cancel it 26 4 Operating Paragon On Screen User Interface OSUI Functions Use the following function keys to access Paragon OSUI functions Press When you want to lt F1 gt View the Help Menu lt F2 gt View the Selection Menu iist of channels group IDs scan rates or select a channel lt F4 gt View the User Profile Menu view and change user specific operating parameters lt F5 gt View the Administration Menu only for users with administrator privileges lt F6 gt Toggle On Off AutoScan only for users with administrator privileges lt F7 gt Toggle On Off AutoSkip only for users with administrator privileges lt F8 gt View Information Menu cisplays firmware and hardware version numbers number of accessible KVM switches and total number of accessible channels PCs lt F9 gt Logout of Paragon logs user out and displays the login screen lt Shift F9 gt With any OSUI displayed Disconnects user from active channel without logging out lt F10 gt Toggle menu to Display all Channels On Off Operational if Selection Menu is sorted by Channel ID and if Display All Computers is set to Yes lt F12 gt Toggle selection menu to sort by name or sort by chann
18. the port labeled Admin DB9F on the back of the User Station Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port of any computer with Paragon Update installed Note To ensure reliable communication use as short a serial cable as possible Do not use a serial cable longer than 50 feet in length Be sure to use a straight through serial cable and not a null modem cable On the attached computer launch Paragon Update by double clicking the icon Select the correct serial port COM1 through COM4 and click lt Activate Port gt to initiate communication with Paragon Click lt Load Hex File gt and select the User Station firmware contained in the Paragon Firmware distribution file e g UST 1 where is a hexadecimal version number The first button found in the Upgrade Information section of the window should change to Paragon User Station Click lt Test Hex File gt to ensure file integrity Click lt Check Device Information gt to confirm successful communication with the Paragon User Station and to confirm that the firmware upgrade is applicable Click lt Paragon User Station gt to begin uploading the firmware Note During the firmware uploading process the User Station and the computer must be powered ON and the serial cable must remain firmly connected Click lt Disable Port gt and exit Paragon Update After successfully receiving the new firmware the User Station will
19. 0 Paragon HubPac Connecting A Paragon UMT8 to a Hub Pac y a 118v 230V 60Hz 50Hz BIN Bi 62 sa aN et e2 ea et a JA ma Fa TA aN a aa ea ma 1 iin f 4 EN hoor hi E er Waah ee ah i og i Oe VO eal a ee TN wom a ma TIN m o n a i BIN 3 a a rT 4 aa AA f Back of Hub Pac Server Cat 5e Cable Cat 5e Cable ust fF 1 8 1 8 z 1 8 f of a Lal Users 1 8 Lil d Users 9 16 d Users 17 24 E Users 25 32 a cL s Up to 32 Users Per Server Figure 51 Installing a HubPac Installing a HubPac 1 Follow the Basic Installation instructions to create 4 Paragon UMT8 Matrix Switching unit configurations with 8 users UST1s each Figure 51 2 Power OFF each Matrix Switching Unit UMT8 Note Prior to installation all UMT8 units and HubPac units must be powered OFF Computers and User Stations UST1s to be connected can be in a powered ON state Appendix E HubPac 43 3 Install one HubPac 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 clus
20. 200 75Hz See Appendix K UTP Cabling FAQs for more information CIM Cable Kits For UKVMC Additional cables available for desired distances longer than those enabled by the standard length cables provided with each CIM unit ordered Universal Cable Kits For connecting computer to CIM Part No Length Connectors CCP20 6 5 2 M DB25 M TO HD15 M 2x mini DIN6 M CCP40 13 4 M DB25 M TO HD15 M 2x mini DIN6 M CCP60 20 6 M DB25 M TO HD15 M 2x mini DIN6 M CCP90 30 9 M DB25 M TO HD15 M 2x mini DIN6 M Universal Cable Kit adapters for AT style keyboard and serial mouse 1 DIN 6F to DIN 5M and 1 DIN 6F to DB9F can be order for any CCPdd cable part number APSAT 62 Appendix L Specifications Accessories RPAR1U 19 Rack Mount Bracket for UMT8 1U for serial numbers beginning with CM RUMT 1U 19 Rack Mount Bracket for UMT8 1U for serial numbers beginning with CP RUST 1U 19 Rack Mount Bracket for UST1 1U ASOGVGA Sync on green converter for HP9000 or SGI with HD15 video ASGIVGA Sync on green converter for SGI with 13W3 video ARSVGA Sync on green converter for RS 6000 with 13W3 video Category 5e Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP Cable Mod Plug Requirements For use with Raritan Category 5e UTP Products T568A T568B Mod Mod Plug Plug Positions Positions R 1 R 1 J J 4 Green 2 4 2 5 5 White Orange 3 3 c c 4 4 o 0 H H H 5 H j E 6 E 6 Cc Cc
21. 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 and 59 For IDs 10 through 99 KO through X9 00 0X and exact same computer ID as the user s ID For example 98 00 09 and 98 GROUP ID FOR COMPUTERS CAN BE ACCESSED BY USERS WITH GROUP IDs OF 00 00 through 99 all users For IDs 01 through 09 OX through OK 00 OX and KO X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 and X9 For example 08 00 08 and 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 and 89 For IDs 10 through 99 XO through X9 00 OX and exact same user ID as the computer s ID For example 12 00 01 and 12 Systems Requiring High Security We recommend assigning IDs of 10 through 99 to computers requiring high protection because they are less accessible than computers with IDs of 00 or 01 through 09 Main System Administrator and Assistant Administrators Although any user may be assigned Administrative Privileges we recommend the user ID 00 for the Main System Administrator and user IDs 01 through 09 for Assistant Administrators because of the broad scope of access that these IDs provide 34 Appendix B UMTS Front Panel Display and Controls Appendix B UMT8 Front Panel Display amp Controls Figure 36 UMTS8 Front Panel Control buttons and LCD display provide systems management and technical support functions For most situations there is no need to use the front panel beyond viewing status Figure 37 UMT8 Front Panel Buttons Fr
22. Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu with lt gt or lt gt keys and press lt Enter gt b Channel Configuration Menu Press lt gt or lt gt to highlight in yellow Name field for channel ID where CIM computer was just installed Press lt Enter gt Highlight turns light blue c Edit name turns green when typing begins Press lt Enter gt when completed Press lt S gt to save new name d Press lt F2 gt 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 44 Appendix F CIMPac Appendix F CIMPac The Paragon CIMPac part number CIM PAC8R expands user access capability to a maximum of 16 users Figure 52 Paragon CIMPac Connecting A Paragon UMT8 to a CIM PAC c S co gt ol Jo o Jo lo ol Jo CIM PAC UCP4 8 R N A ha tear N A Pe A AF ar anA J pF ai Raritan m z Eo poe a P 2 lol JO Q Jo Jo ol fol JL J aX Oe YX D gt ee Tee NG el Yeni A J tee Tt 1 Cat 5 Port re 2 Cat 5 Port 3 Cat 5 Port 4 Cat 5 Port ia sr Back of CIM Pac s id i ja 1 s a DB25F RJ45 Server CCPnn Cat 5 Port Cat 5e Cable UST1
23. Administrator s Installation and Operation Guide lt Raritan Administrator s Installation and Operation Guide c US 1F61 LISTED T E CE Copyright 2002 Raritan Computer Inc UMT8 V2 0D February 2002 Raritan Computer Inc Raritan Computer Europe B V Raritan Computer Japan Inc Raritan Computer Taiwan Inc 400 Cottontail Lane P O Box 566 Kuga Building 7F 5F 121 Lane 235 Somerset NJ 08873 2900 AN Capelle aan den IJssel 11 6 Kuramae 4 chome Pao Chiao Rd Hsin Tien USA The Netherlands Taitoo ku Tokyo 111 0051 Japan Taipei Hsien Taiwan ROC Tel 1 732 764 8886 Tel 31 10 284 4040 Tel 81 3 5833 6360 Tel 886 2 8919 1333 Fax 1 732 764 8887 Fax 31 10 284 4049 Fax 81 3 5833 6336 Fax 886 2 8919 1338 E mail E mail E mail E mail Rackit Technology Corporation www RackitTechnology com 274 Madison Avenue New York NY 10016 Tel 212 679 0050 e Fax 212 679 0040 1 800 636 3434 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 resid
24. Cat 5e Cable Computer Z4200U Z CIM Up to 8 User Consoles Figure 49 Personal Computer Access via Z CIM Installing a Z CIM for Personal Computer Access 1 Setup Paragon as per Basic Installation instructions 2 Choose the UST1 and user console that will access both a local Personal Computer and the Paragon matrix 3 Trace the Category 5e UTP cable from the chosen UST1 to the UMT8 and disconnect this cable from the UMT8 channel port Reserve this channel port for connection from the Z CIM 4 Add the Z CIM UKVMSPD or UKVMSC in between the chosen User Station UST1 and the Paragon Matrix Switching Unit UMT8 Appendix D Personal Computer Access via Z CIM 41 e Connect the Category 5e UTP cable from the chosen UST1 to the UTP OUT port on the Z CIM Connect another Category 5e UTP cable to the UTP IN port on the Z CIM and connect the other end of this UTP cable to the reserved channel port on the UMTS8 5 Connect the Personal Computer to the Z CIM e UKVMSPD Attach the CIM to the computer via its 15 pin male video port connecting it to the 15 pin female video port on the computer Connect keyboard and mouse cable legs attached to the UKVMSPD to appropriate 6 pin mini DIN mouse and keyboard ports on computer e UKVMSC Connect DB26 male end of CCPnn cable to DB25 female port on UKVMSC Z CIM Connect the other end of the CCPnn cable to appropriate 6 pin mini DIN m
25. Computer Name Channel Name Configuration Device Function Selection Screen Global Scan Rate Green Mode Group Security Code Hot Key A channel is active when a connected device is powered on See also Channel For installing and configuring access to the Paragon This menu is restricted to those with administrator privileges When activated UST1 automatically cycles through channels displaying each computer s video for a specified time interval When activated channel selection is restricted to active channels The UMT8 units to which computers and or other MasterConsole units are connected in a two tier configuration The RJ45 connector with which a device is connected to UMT8 There are 32 channels on model UMT8 units See also Active Channel and Inactive Channel For editing computer and device names changing security classes and assigning channel specific scan rates The specific channel number to which a device is connected Scan rate specified for each channel when Scan Mode field in User Profile is set to Individual Channel specific scan rates are set in the Channel Configuration submenu of the Administration Menu See also Scan Rate Refers to the entire security code See also Security Code A label of up to 12 characters assigned by an administrator for a device connected to a Paragon channel See One Tier Configuration and Two Tier Configuration A computer or UMT8 or any MasterConsole unit that is conne
26. If a type other than computer type CPU is selected it is assumed that a Raritan s KVM switch has been connected to the channel according to the installation procedure for Multi Tier Installation A default device name is created when a KVM switch is selected It is highly recommended that you change the name to something meaningful as the name will be programmed to the CIM associated with the device Note Many Raritan KVM Switches are Paragon Ready and as a result require no configuration when connected as a tiered device to Paragon including second or third tier UMT8 units Note If you have more than one path connecting to MX all channels should be named the same to ensure that Paragon will configure the tier channels properly 32 5 Administrative Functions Note While cursor is on Device column pressing lt Tab gt or lt gt gt key will display right half of Channel Configuration Menu Figure 35 Channel Configuration UMT8 HWII Ch ID Group 5 45 Hi oo oo oo oc Scrolling Messages Banner ScrlLock Scan Skip NCSL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 35 Channel Configuration Right Portion e Ch ID Channel ID number e Group Displays security groups that device is associated with See Appendix A Paragon Security Group ID Settings Keyboard Type Paragon s OSUI supports English French or German keyboard mapping When Item 4 on the Administration Menu i
27. KVMP Connect keyboard monitor and mouse cables to MasterConsole P user port e Connect Category 5e UTP cable to RJ45 port on URVM e Connect other end of Category 5e UTP cable to channel port reserved on base UMTS 2 Perform channel configuration e Ata User Station Login Menu type admin in the user name field Press lt Enter gt In the password field type raritan all in lower case Press lt Enter gt e Press lt F5 gt to go to Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu e Use lt PageUp gt lt PageDown gt lt gt and lt W gt keys to select channel where MasterConsole P is connected e lt Tab gt to Device field Change device type to the specific MasterConsole P model e Press lt Shift Tab gt to go back to Name column Press lt Enter gt Edit name field e Press lt S gt to save new configuration 3 Press lt F2 gt to go to Selection Menu to validate that second tier MasterConsole P is properly configured Select and switch to one of the MasterConsole P channels to ensure proper switching 4 Press lt F5 gt to go to Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu Select the MasterConsole P channel Press lt G gt to bring up a Channel Configuration menu for MasterConsole P Edit name fields 5 Press lt S gt to save the new configuration Note All tier MasterConsole P models must be MasterView ready To determine whether your MasterConsole P model is MasterView read
28. Key mode is operational which enables keyboard s communication with Paragon OSUI for performing login computer selection or administrative functions 3 Installation Please Login Paragon DeviceID UMT8 amp HWwII User Port 1 User Name Password Scrolling Messages Bannev Figure 10 Login Menu Note If user console monitor displays a message No Connection to Paragon UST1 is not properly connected to UMT8 Check for loose connections and use only the recommended Category 5e UTP cables see Appendix K UTP Cabling FAQs At the Login Menu Figure 10 Type admin in the user name field Press lt Enter gt In the password field type the default password raritan all in lower case Press lt Enter gt The monitor displays the OSUI Selection Menu Figure 11 indicating correct installation of UST1 4 REPEAT STEPS 2 AND 3 FOR EACH UST1 TO BE CONNECTED MAXIMUM OF 8 Selection Menu UMT8 HWII Page 1 4 No Ch ID Name NT4 0 Mail 04 gt Wins98 Jack 05 MX4 Wing 2 06 __NT4 0 Fax 07 MC2 16 Reg1 08 UMT8 Wing 4 Scrolling Messages Bannev ScrlLock Scan Skip NCSL Figure 11 Selection Menu 5 CONNECT CIM Connect CIM to server s keyboard video and mouse ports Part no APSAT for AT style PCs if needed Figure 12 Power on computer Blinking green LED on CIM indicates proper functioning Note Sce Appendix L Specificati
29. Menu Figure 14 Press lt P gt or lt gt to highlight in yellow Name field for channel ID where CIM computer was just installed Press lt Enter gt Highlight turns light blue 3 Edit name turns green when typing begins Press lt Enter gt when completed Press lt S gt to save new name 4 Press lt F2 gt to return to Selection Menu Verify that new name appears on Selection Menu in green 7 REPEAT STEPS 5 AND 6 FOR EACH CIM COMPUTER DESIRED UP TO 32 Administration Menu Choose Admin Function System Configuration User Configuration Channel Configuration Keyboard Type English Refresh Configurations Scrolling Messages Bannev ScriLock Scan Skip NCSL Figure 13 Administration Menu 3 Installation 9 Channel Configuration UMT8 HWII Page De vice Name NT4 0 Mail Wins95 Bob Wins98 Jack MX4 Wing 2 NT4 0 Fax MC2 16 Reg1 UMT8 Wing 4 Scrolling Messages Bannev ScriLock Scan Skip NCSL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 14 Channel Configuration Multi Tier Installation Paragon s channel capacity can be easily expanded with a tiered installation Figure 15 With two tiers the base unit will be the UMTS8 and the second tier can be any of a multitude of Raritan KVM Switches Up to 3 tiers are possible However in a 3 tier configuration the second and base tier must both be UMT 8s enabling the third tier to be any of a multitude of Raritan KVM Switches
30. Paragon Selection Menu instead of utilizing blind x330 shortcut key switching techniques IBM x330 Rack IBM Break Out Cable Cat 5e Cable UKVMP x330 or UKVMC x330 CIM UMT8 ae ee ie Cable R a p to 8 User Consoles i B ee Figure 60 BM x330 Tiered from a Paragon UMT8 Installing an IBM x330 Rack of Servers as a Tier to Paragon 2 Set up Paragon as per Basic Installation instructions reserving one channel port for each rack of IBM x330 servers to be connected Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to the reserved channel port on the back of the UMT8 Connect the other end of the category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 port on a Raritan CIM UKVMP x330 or UKVMC x330 Attach CIM to IBM Break Out Cable from the x330 rack e UKVMP x330 Connect keyboard monitor and mouse cable legs attached to CIM to appropriate 15 pin female video port and 6 pin mini DIN mouse and keyboard ports on IBM Break Out Cable e UKVMC x330 Connect DB25 male end of CCPnn cable to DB25 female port on UKVMC x330 Connect the other end of the CCPnn cable to appropriate 6 pin mini DIN mouse and keyboard ports and HD15 video port on IBM Break Out Cable 54 Appendix I IBM x330 Channel Configuration 1 Set the IMB x330 rack as a second tier device From a User Station Login as admin or your us
31. Port on back of UMT8 Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to User Port 1 on back of UMT8 Connect the other end of cable to RJ45 Cat5 Port on back of UST1 Connect power cord to User Station UST1 Power ON UST1 Connect a PS 2 keyboard mouse and VGA monitor to UST1 Power ON monitor Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to Channel Port 1 on back of UMT8 1 32 Connect the other end of cable to RJ45 port on a Computer Interface Module CIM Connect CIM to server s keyboard video and mouse ports Power ON Server Administrative Setup 9 10 11 12 A Login Menu is displayed at the User Console attached to the UST1 In the user name field type admin all in lower case Press Enter gt In the password field type raritan all in lower case Press lt Enter gt The monitor displays an On Screen User Interface OSUTI Selection Menu with the connected computer displayed in green Use lt P gt ot lt gt keys to highlight the green channel and press lt Enter gt Normal computer access and operation indicates a successful connection Note A video gain adjustment is available to focus the video image especially when using LCD flat panel monitors Activate the OSUI hit the lt ScrollLock gt key twice rapidly using numeric keypad and keys adjust the video image until it appears in focus For complete installation instructions see the rest of this section
32. Press lt Enter gt Press lt F5 gt to go the Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu Use lt PageUp gt lt PageDown gt lt gt and lt gt keys to select channel where MasterConsole II is connected lt Tab gt to Device field Change device type to a MasterConsole II MasterConsole H 4 8 16 Press lt Shift Tab gt to go back to Name column Press lt Enter gt Edit default name Press lt S gt to save the new configuration 4 Press lt F2 gt to go Selection Menu to validate that second tier MasterConsole II is properly configured Select and switch to one of the MasterConsole II channels to ensure proper switching 5 Press lt F5 gt to go to Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu Select the MasterConsole II channel Press lt G gt to bring up a Channel Configuration menu of the MasterConsole H Edit names 6 Press lt S gt to save the new configuration F Connecting a MasterConsole P as a Tier is Not Recommended This connection should be verified as to the level of user satisfaction prior to continuing Note As a tier device to Paragon MasterConsole P model can be single bank only 1 Connect MasterConsole P to base UMT8 If using a CIM UKVMC Use a CCPnn cable to connect keyboard monitor and mouse connectors of cable into keyboard monitor and mouse ports of MasterConsole P unit Connect DB25 connector into UKVM 3 Installation 19 e If using a CIM U
33. Raritan KVM Switches that can be tiered off a Paragon unit include other Paragon UMT8s Z Series Z4200U MasterConsole MX MasterConsole MXU2 and MasterConsole II Model MCC Only computers may be connected to channel ports of the final tier KVM switches Up to 2 048 computers can be accommodated with a multi tier installation A base plus two levels of tiered KVM is the maximum Note In multi tier configurations the last tier switches must be powered ON before the intermediate level of tier switches and then the base UMT8 is powered ON User Stations UST1s can be powered ON and OFF at any time as needed there is a 5 second ON OFF down time in the power cycle UST1 or UMTS Cat 5e cables_ KWE aba Se Ie Third Tier UMTS ararte izrarasanr J H wn H Second mi 7 227 IA a high Tier UMTS cat 5e CIM RS d 4 CiMs WA Spies di A cat 5e 4 N WA i cables PN Lf ie an Gi tft kal Cat 5e cable KN a tiie Cina N WAH lt lt s e s ee 4 Aid Da eA k KA Cat 5e UTMS 5e cables 4 ed cables me PE A USTI s Figure 15 Multi Tier Configuration 10 3 Installation 1 Install Base Unit First Tier UMT8 Follow Basic Installation page 6 to set up base UMT8 but reserve sequential channels on the base UMTS for cascading second tier KVM switches according to the following guidelines gt For each tiered UMTS8 reserve up to 8 channels gt For each tiered Z Series Z4200U
34. T White Brown 7 T 7 o 0 R 8 R 8 Figure 66 Paragon Category 5e UTP Cable Pin out Requirements Appendix M Troubleshooting 63 Appendix M 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 locks up when a particular computer is selected but works normally when other computers are selected Repeated MOUSE INSTALLATION FAILURE at computer power up Mouse suddenly locks up when a particular computer is selected but works normally when other computers are selected On Screen User Interface OSUI non functional Video is fuzzy or out of focus VV V VV V VV Vv VV Vv VV V VV Vv PROBABLE CAUSE Loose Power Cord Power switch is off UMT8 or UST1 surge protection invoked during a power recycling process Power off unit wait 20 seconds then power unit on Loose Category 5e UTP cable Loose monitor connection UST1 is connected and functioning properly if lt NumLock gt key lights keyboard s Num Lock LED Monitor type does not match video output designation from computer Loose keyboard connection to UST1 Loose Category 5e UTP cable Keyboard broken Hot swap with a new keyboard Loose cable from compute
35. al port of any computer with Paragon OverView installed Note To ensure reliable communication use as short a serial cable as possible Do not use a serial cable longer than 50 feet in length Be sure to use a straight through serial cable and not a null modem cable On the attached computer launch Paragon OverView by double clicking on the icon Select the correct serial port COM1 through COM4 and click lt Activate Port gt to initiate communication with Paragon After the Paragon database is downloaded a prompt will appear for an administrator s username and password Enter an administrator username and password Select Save on the File menu and save the Paragon Configuration database to the hard disk Select Exit on the File menu to exit the Paragon OverView program Paragon Firmware Update Instructions 2 Download the Paragon Firmware distribution file ParagonFirmware zip available at the Raritan web site http Awww raritan com Unzip the downloaded file and read the release notes for any additional or updated instructions Update User Station s 3 10 dil 12 13 On any active Paragon User Station p n UST1 log into Paragon and press lt F12 gt to bring the on screen user display to Selection Menu by Name and not simply Selection Menu With the Paragon User Station displaying Selection Menu by Name connect one end of a straight through serial cable to
36. ategory 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 and up to 600 feet at 1600x1200 75Hz Note Raritan does not have any marketing relationship with Belden nor does Raritan receive any financial incentive for recommending Belden products Category 5e Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP Cable Mod Plug Requirements For use with Raritan Category 5e UTP Products T568A T568B Mod Mod Plug Plug Positions Positions _ lt White Orange White Orange anew anew Cat 5e Cable Cat 5e Cable Green DPOoaom zzon ow Oo YW fF WY WK PeoeAgomMzzon on oO UW F amp F WY N Figure 5 Cable Pin out Requirements See Appendix K UTP Cabling FAQs for more information on Raritan certified cables 3 Installation 3 INSTALLATION Quick Start Note All computers and Paragon components must be powered OFF prior to installation Physical Connections 1 7 8 Connect power cord to the Matrix Switching Unit UMT8 Power ON UMT8 Connect VT100 Terminator into top Expansion
37. ble to channel port X on the back of UMT8 number 2 e Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 X 3 port on back of HubPac e Connect the other end of the cable to channel port X on the back of UMT8 number 3 e Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 X 4 port on back of HubPac e Connect the other end of the cable to channel port X on the back of UMT8 number 4 Connect power cord to back of HubPac Power ON HubPac A HubPac represents 8 servers and utilizes 8 channels on each UMTS Since 32 channels are available on a UMT8 up to 3 more HubPacs 32 8 24 8 3 can be added for a full 32 user by 32 server configuration Follow steps 3 amp 4 above for each additional HubPac to be added Power ON each of the UMT8s Channel Configuration Paragon recognizes a HubPac as an extension of a CIM rather than as a device As a result each server connected to the HubPac can be configured as a directly connected server would be 1 On the Selection Menu by channel ID number each green line indicates an active channel CIM computer Highlight the CIM server to be selected by using the lt gt lt gt or lt PageUp gt lt PageDown gt keys Press lt Enter gt Normal computer access indicates successful connection If necessary adjust the computer s video quality by keying on lt gt or lt gt while in Hot Key mode Enter a meaningful name for each server channel a Press lt F5 gt for
38. chnology a potentially improved KVM configuration design that conceivably banks or links Matrix Switching Units directly to each other 4 Channel configuration At a User Station Login Menu type admin in the user name field Press lt Enter gt In the password field type raritan all in lower case Press lt Enter gt Note If necessary press Hot Key default lt ScrollLock gt twice rapidly to bring up OSUI Then press lt F9 gt to go to Login Menu Press lt F5 gt to activate Administration Menu Use lt gt and lt gt keys to select Channel Configuration Press lt Enter gt Use lt gt and lt gt or lt PageUp gt and lt PageDown gt keys to go to channels where UMT8 paths are con nected Use lt gt and lt gt or lt PageUp gt and lt PageDown gt keys to go to the UMTS tier path to be named Press lt Enter gt The yellow highlight will turn blue Type the desired name for this tier path Press lt Enter gt The highlight will turn yellow Press lt S gt to save the name All tier paths will be automatically named Press lt Esc gt to return to the Administration Menu 3 Installation 11 5 Press lt F2 gt to go Selection Menu to validate that the second tier UMT8 is properly established All UMTS paths should be displayed in purple 6 Press lt F5 gt to go to Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu Select a channel that has been configured for UMT8 Pr
39. cle AC power on user station UST1 to ensure it is properly powered Please Login Paragon DeviceID UMTS HWII User Port 1 UserName Password Figure 21 Login Menu 1 Enter user name which was assigned by system administrator If user names have not been assigned the default is aser07 through user07 for users and admin for the administrator User names are not case sensitive Press lt Enter gt 2 Ifa password is necessary prompting for one will occur Type password and press lt Enter gt The default admin password is rarifan typed in lower case Passwords are case sensitive See Changing Password under section entitled User Customization on page 24 3 Selection Menu will display Figure 22 or Figure 23 To go to other menus use function keys See section entitled On Screen User Interface Functions on page 26 A user can log out of the Paragon system by pressing function key lt F9 gt when the OSUI is displayed 4 Operating Paragon 21 Selecting a Computer Immediately following user log in Paragon s OSUI displays the Selection Menu Users who are already logged in will need to bring up the Selection Menu by activating Paragon s OSUI by pressing the Hot Key default lt ScrollLock gt key twice rapidly and pressing the function key lt F2 gt to bring up Selection Menu Selection Menu Figure 22 or Figure 23 lists devices sorted either by channel ID Ch ID
40. computer s video in Public View Mode will display the message shown below Figure 24 Public View Mode enables only viewing of another computer s video keyboard and mouse will not enable changes to be made to video being viewed This message cannot be removed Pressing lt Esc gt key returns user to Channel Selection Menu Figure 24 PublicView Only Message If another user chooses to view your computer s video in Public View Mode a message displays on your monitor Figure 25 The name of the viewing user is shown When this user stops viewing your video by selecting another channel to view or by logging out of the system lt F9 gt another message is displayed Figure 26 Each message will disappear in 3 seconds P View Active Jayson Figure 25 PublicView Sign On Figure 26 PublicView Sign Off 24 4 Operating Paragon User Customization The User Profile Menu Figure 27 function key lt F4 gt while in the OSUD is for displaying Paragon configuration and for setting changing preferred operating parameters Profile UMT8 HWII User Port 1 User Connected User Susan Admin No Group 45 Scan Mode Global Scan Rate Global 03 Seconds Green Mode Off 05 Minutes Hotkey Scroll Lock Display Position Menu ID Previous Channel Key NumLck Help Single Line LocalPC Off Scrolling Messages Banner ScriLock Scan Skip NCSL ID Display On 03 Seco
41. cted to a UMT8 channel For accessing front panel control functions Scan rate used for all channels when Scan Mode field in User Profile is set to Global See also Scan Rate A field in User Profile Menu for toggling PowerSave feature on and off Refers to how many belong to a code See also Security Code For activating On Screen User Interface OSUI To activate the OSUI press the Hot Key default lt ScrollLock gt twice rapidly Glossary 65 ID Display Inactive Channel Key Number LCD Display Local Console Login Login Screen Logout Menu Menu F Keys Normal Display One Tier Configuration Password PowerSave Public View Reserved Channels S Model Scan Scan Mode Scan Rate Security Code Selection Menu Set LCD Contrast Screen A single line display shown on monitor to identify selected channel A channel is inactive if no device is connected to it or if connected device is powered off See also Channel Located in left hand column of Selection Menu To quickly select a channel press its corresponding key number on keyboard when Selection Menu is displayed Liquid crystal display screen on UMT8 s front panel for displaying statuses and controlling administrative functions Keyboard monitor and mouse user console plugged into local CIM port Entering a user name to gain access to the Paragon system For Login to system as a user or administrator Disconnects a user from sy
42. d in the Upgrade Information section of the window will change to Send to Paragon Click the lt Test Hex File gt button to ensure file integrity Click lt Check Device Information gt to confirm successful communication with the Paragon Matrix Switching unit and to confirm that the firmware upgrade is applicable Click lt Send to Paragon gt to begin uploading the firmware Note During the firmware uploading process the User Station and the computer must be powered ON and the serial cable must remain firmly connected Click lt Disable Port gt and exit Paragon Update Using the power switch located on the back of the unit recycle power to the Paragon Matrix Switching unit The front LCD screen will display the latest firmware version number Repeat steps 14 through 22 for each Paragon Matrix Switching unit to be updated clicking lt Disable Port gt and exiting Paragon Update after updating each Matrix Switching unit UMT8 USTIs L Appendix I IBM x330 53 Appendix I IBM x330 Paragon UMT8 firmware 2B1 and UST1 firmware 2K10 or higher supports an IBM x330 chain of computers as a second tier by utilizing IBM s Cable Chaining Technology C2T technology and Raritan Computer Interface Modules CIMs UKVMP x330 or UKVMC x330 An IBM x330 rack of up to 42 servers can be accommodated per Paragon UMT8 channel port This Paragon feature lets users name each x330 server in the rack and see that name in a
43. egory 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 58 Appendix K UTP Cabling FAQs Question Cat 5e is standardized Why can t simply use any Cat 5e cable with Raritan products Are there special pin out requirements that must use Answer 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 cross interference between the pairs each pair must be t
44. el ID lt Esc gt Exit the OSUI returns user to selection menu or login screen when no channel is selected Note Ifa user does not have administrator privileges then functions lt F5 gt lt F6 gt and lt F7 gt are displayed in red indicating this function is not available to user If system administrator has configured the system by setting Display All Computers to No then lt F10 gt will be displayed in red indicating this function is not available to user Help F1 Help ESC Exit F2 Channel Selection F12 Sortby Channel Name F4 User Profile F5 Administrative Functions F6 Toggle Scan On Off F7 Toggle Skip On Off F8 Information Screen F9 Logout Shft F9 Release Channel F10 Toggle Disp All Ch On Off SCrolling Messages Bannev ScriLock Scan Skip NCSL Figure 28 Help Menu 5 Administrative Functions 27 5 ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS Administrative functions are performed from a set of administration menus and enable system administrators to control how users access devices and computers connected to the Paragon system Administration Menu The Administration Menu is used for setting security classes maintaining user names and privileges and managing the system configuration which enables the administrator to control user access to Paragon and all connected devices 15 Login to the system as admin or your user name if you have administrator privileges The Selec
45. elden 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 non certified 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 device 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 Yes Currently only one Category 6 UTP cable product is Raritan certified for 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 Cat
46. ential 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 MasterConsole MXU2 MasterConsole II MasterConsole SMX 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 Table of Contents Table of Contents FCC INFORMATION TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 2 IMPORTANT CABLE INFORMATION 3 INSTALLATION gt Quick Start Default Administrator s User Name and Password Configuration Options Basic Installation V VV Y Multi Tier Installation e Install Base Unit First Tier UMT8 e Connect Tiered Raritan KVM Switches to Base UMTS8 Unit A Connecting UMT8 as Second or Third Tier Connecting Z Series Z4200U Z CIMs as a Tier Connecting a MasterConsole MX as a Tier Connecting a MasterConsole MXU2 as a Tier Mm O w Connecting a MasterConsole II Model MCC only as a Tier oona AAO 32 32 32 2S ek ooh OOO F Connecting a MasterConsole P as a Tier Not Recommended ___18 4 OPERATING PARAGON 5 ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS APPENDIX A PARAGON SECURITY GROUP ID SETTINGS APPENDIX B UMT8 FRONT PANEL DISPLAY AND CONTROLS APPENDIX C UST1 DIRECT MODE
47. eps At the second beep a message will display on the user console monitor that says DIRECT Mode CIM connected 6 Release the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt keys 7 The DIRECT Mode CIM connected message will disappear from the monitor after it has displayed for a total of 10 seconds 8 Congratulations The UST1 is now set in Direct Mode Note If the Category 5e UTP cable is disconnected from either the CIM or the UST1 in the Direct Mode connection for a time period greater than 3 to 4 seconds then Direct Mode will be cancelled To re establish Direct Mode on the UST1 follow the steps above Returning a UST1 to Normal Paragon Mode aRWN gt Power OFF the UST1 Disconnect the Category 5e UTP cable from the CIM Connect the Category 5e UTP cable from the UST1 into a UMT8 Connect the UMT8 to the CIM via Category 5e UTP cable Power ON the UST1 40 Appendix D Personal Computer Access via Z CIM Appendix D Personal Computer Access via Z CIM Paragon UMT8 firmware 2B1 and UST1 firmware 2K10 or higher supports access to a personal computer via a Z CIM UKVMSPD or UKVMSC Figure 49 This feature gives the User Station and attached User Console control of the local user s PC in addition to the Paragon matrix This consolidated access saves desk space and reduces the cost of additional desktop KVM peripherals Up to 32 Servers CIMs Cat 5e ca UMT8 NT Personal
48. equirements Appendix L Specifications 59 Appendix L Specifications Item Dimensions Weight Power Operating WxDxH Temp UMT8 17 2 W x 10 4 D x 1 75 H 7 3lbs 3 3kg 100V 240V 0 40 437mm W x 265mm D x 44 mm H 50 60Hz 7VA 32 104 F UST1 11 4 W x 10 1 D x 1 75 H 4 3lbs 1 9kg 100V 240V 0 40 290mm W x 255mm D x 44 mm H 50 60Hz 5VA 32 104 F CiMs for PCs UKVMG 4 3 W x 3 6 D x 1 0 H 0 7lbs 0 3kg 6VDC 0 40 C Connect one PC with KVM 108mm W x 91mm D x 23mm H 32 104 F ports for local access UKVMP 2 0 W x 3 125 D x 1 125 H i de N 0 40 C Connect one PC Simm W x 79mm D x 29mm H 049S 0 16kg a 32 105 F UKVMP2 i 5 g _ Connect one PC expand 2AA ONIX 3 97 D x10 H 0 4lbs 0 16kg None A Se 16 76 users 62mm W x 89mm D x 27mm H 32 106 F UKVMPD 5 y Connect one PC with 1 68 W x 3 5 D x 0 75 H 0 4lbs 0 16kg None 4 _ C DirectConnect Technology 43mm W x 89mm D x 19mm H 32 107 F CIMs for Sun USKVMG Connect one Sun 4 3 W x 3 6 D x 1 0 H 0 7lbs 0 3kg 6VDC 0 40 C Computer with KVM port 108mm W x 91mm D x 23mm H 32 108 F for local access P ee 2 0 W x 3 125 D x 1 125 H daha 0 40 C onnect one Sun Computer Albs 0 16kg one E TE Ts all E te ase 51mm W x 79mm D x 29mm H 32 109 F USKVMPD y 5 Connect one Sun Comput
49. er 1 68 W x 3 3 D x 07921 0 4lbs 0 16kg None PE EA with DirectConnect 43mm W x 89mm D x 19mm H 32 110 F Technology USKVMPA 4 f Connect one Sun Computer ___2 0 W x 3 125 D x 1 125 H __ 0 7lbs 0 3kg None 040 _ C with 13W3 composite sync 51mm W x 79mm D x 29mm H 32 111 F video USKVMP Adapter x 2 units USKVMP Adapter 60 Appendix L Specifications CiMs for ASCII Devices AUATC 4 3 W x 3 6 D x 1 0 H 0 7Ibs 0 3kg 6VDC 0 40 C Connect one ASCII device 108mm W x 91mm D x 23mm H 32 112 F with KV ports for local access CiMs for USB AUPUSBC 0 40 GC Connect one USB with 4 3 W x 3 6 D x 1 0 H 0 7lbs 0 3kg 6VDC 32 113 F KVM ports for local access 108mm W x 91mm D x 23mm H 0 40 C UUSBP 2 0 W x 3 125 D x 1 125 H 0 4lbs 0 16kg Nong a24 F Connect one USB Computer ga a 6 Dy Do an 51mm W x 79mm D x 29mm H UUSBPD 6 5 Connect one USB Computer SEW 3 5 D 0 75 0 o 4Ibs 0 16kg None Eo e with DirectConnect 43mm W x 89mm D x 19mm H 32 115 F Technology Specifics for Installation of CIM Connecting CIM amp Server UKVMC Connect DB25 male end of provided CCPnn cable to DB25 female port on UKVMC Connect other end of cable to 6 pin mini DIN keyboard and mouse ports and female 15 pin video port on the computer UKVMP_ amp
50. er name if you have administrator privileges Note The default password for the login admin is raritan all in lower case Press lt F5 gt to go the Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu Use lt PageUp gt lt PageDown gt lt gt and lt gt keys to select channel where the IBM x330 rack is connected lt Tab gt to Device field Highlight will be yellow Hit lt Enter gt and highlight will turn green Use the lt f gt or lt gt keys to change device type to IBM x330 Hit lt Enter gt and highlight turns yellow Press lt Shift Tab gt to go back to Name column Press lt Enter gt Edit default name Press lt S gt to save the new configuration Press lt F2 gt to go Selection Menu to validate that second tier IBM x330 rack is properly configured Select and switch to one of the IBM x330 channels Normal computer access and operation indicates a successful connection Press lt F5 gt to go to Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu Select the IBM x330 channel Press lt G gt to bring up a Channel Configuration menu of the IBM x330 Edit names for each IBM x330 server in the rack Press lt S gt to save the new configuration Appendix J Rack Mount Brackets RUMT amp RUST 55 Appendix J Rack Mount Brackets RUMT amp RUST Mounting brackets for Paragon 1U components UMT8 or UST1 can be purchased separately for convenient rack mount installation
51. es administrator to password protect functions on the LCD For connecting second tier user ports to first tier channels Order of channels listed in the Selection Menu either by channel ID or by name Pressing F12 toggles the sort criterion when a Selection Menu is displayed Displayed on LCD when UMTS8 is powered on system checks for the status of computers and user connections After this start up test system goes to normal display For allowing an disallowing blank passwords turning Time Out on and off changing Time Out interval turning Login Screen on and off and changing Login interval Length of time that a user port can remain idle that is since the previous keyboard mouse or front panel operation before connected console is automatically logged out User must enter an authorized user name to re establish access after Time Out A mix of devices computers other units and MasterConsole units are connected to base UMT8 units Used by administrator for adding deleting and changing user names security codes and administrator privileges Keyboard monitor and mouse plugged into a user port on UST1 back panel Name a user types to login to the system The RJ45 connector by which a user station UST1 is connected to a UMT8 For setting and changing user passwords and preferences MasterConsole models MasterConsole X 4 MasterConsole X 8 and MasterConsole X 16 255 30 5004
52. ess lt G gt to bring up a Channel Configuration menu for the UMT8 Edit the computer names Ts Press lt S gt to save the new configuration 8 Press lt F2 gt to go to Selection Menu to validate that second tier UMTS8 is properly configured Select one UMTS8 channel press lt Enter gt to go to UMTS selection menu Select one UMT8 channel and press lt Enter gt Verify proper access to selected computer B Connecting Z Series Z4200U Z CIMs as a Tier Tiering a Z4200U chain requires UST1 UMTS firmware versions 2K10 2B1 or higher Note All Paragon UMTS switches shipped from Raritan after January 1 2002 can support connection to a chain of Z4200U Z CIMs Z CIM Terminator Cat 5e Cat 5e Q la C oA OUT IN k UKVMSPD 3 Z CIMs Up to 42 Admin Port User Ports Channel Ports Figure 16 Connecting a Z Series Z4200U as a Tier to Paragon 12 3 Installation Note All Paragon components must be powered ON prior to Z Series tier installation Note All computers in the Z chain 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 ZA200U 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 chain Installers that first c
53. f the UMT8 for about 3 seconds When the front panel stops scrolling then release the buttons Factory Function Reset Simultaneously hold the up and down arrow buttons on the front panel of the UMT8 and also hold the FUNC button down After the front panel stops scrolling the continue to hold the FUNC button down but release the up and down arrow buttons then release the FUNC button 38 Appendix C UST1 Direct Mode Appendix C UST1 Direct Mode UST1s set in Direct Mode and their connected user consoles can be connected directly to a Paragon CIM and its connected server for emergency crash cart access without having to connect through a Matrix Switching Unit UMT8 Direct Mode requires UST1 UMTS8 firmware versions 2K10 2B1 or higher Server USTI in Direct Mode Figure 48 UST1 Direct Mode Appendix C UST1 Direct Mode 39 CIM models capable of accepting a UST1 Direct Mode connection include UKVMC UKVMP UKVMPD UKVMP2 USKVMC USKVMP USKVMPD USKVMPA UUSBPD Setting a UST1 to Direct Mode 1 Power OFF the UST1 2 Connect desired CIM directly to the UST1 via Category 5e UTP cable 3 Atthe user console connected to the UST1 simultaneously hold down the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt keys and keep them held down 4 With the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt keys held down power ON the UST1 and continue to hold down the lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt keys 5 There will be two be
54. g Unit Expansion Ports exemplify Raritan s dedication to future development While these Expansion Ports are currently non functional they 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 e Wait for self testing visible on the UMTS front panel LCD to complete Unit is ready when first line of LCD on front of UMTS circulates the message Raritan Computer Paragon UMT8 HWII 1Ready Figure 7 1 refers to the UMT8 main unit Raritan Computer Paragon UMT8 HWII 1Ready User 1 Chan 1 Figure 7 LCD Normal Display 2 CONNECT USER STATION UST1 e Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to User Port 1 on back of UMT8 Figure 9 Connect the other end of cable to RJ45 Cat5 Port on back of UST1 Figure 8 e Connect power cord to User Station UST1 Power ON UST1 e Connect a PS 2 keyboard mouse and VGA monitor to UST1 Power ON monitor fevna Co mn ao 60Hz 50Hz Ps SUN Pse VGA On on lt gt oume AC IN 0 5A 0 25A Admin Mouse KM Keyboard Monitor User Port Admin Port User Ports Channel Ports Figure 9 UMT8 Back Panel 3 PERFORM UST1 ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP e UST1 will establish communication with UMTS8 e A Login Menu Figure 10 displays on user console monitor Blinking lt ScrollLock gt LED on keyboard indicates Hot
55. gt keys to toggle Yes or No Default setting is No 30 5 Administrative Functions 3 Connection Press lt Tab gt or lt gt key to move to right hand menu page A connection page is displayed Figure 33 Connection column shows status of each user and displays channel to which any active user is currently connected 4 Adding A New User To add a new user press lt Insert gt A new default user name will be added Edit default name to user name desired Maximum number of users is 127 5 Deleting A User Move highlight bar to a user line and press lt Delete gt Highlighted user will be removed from system User Configuration ADMIN Page 1 1 gt z User07 ene ae Scrolling Messages Bannev ScrlLock Scan Skip NCSL Figure 32 User Configuration Menu Note Pressing the lt Tab gt or lt gt gt key to move to the far right of the User Configuration Menu will display right portion of the menu Figure 33 User Configuration User John Page Connection Jayson Fax Server Usera None Userb None Userc None Susan WinsNT east John None Scrolling Messages Bannev ScriLock Scan Skip NCSL Figure 33 Connections In User Configuration Right portion of User Configuration Menu 6 Login As A New User Press lt L gt while viewing the User Configuration Menu User ID will appear on login menu prompting login 5 Administrative Functions 31 Channel C
56. he other end of this Category 5e UTP cable to the second tier MXU2 user port s For MXU2 User 1 Local User Console Port gt Connect the other end of the Category 5e UTP cable to UKVMP s RJ45 port gt Connect the UKVMP s 6 pin mini DIN and HD 15 connectors to the appropriate keyboard monitor and mouse ports of the MXU2 User 1 port For MXU2 User 2 Remote Category 5e UTP Port Connect the other end of the Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 User 2 port on the back of the MXU2 Perform channel configuration e Ata User Station Login Menu type admin in the user name field Press lt Enter gt In the password field type raritan all in lower case Press lt Enter gt e Press lt F5 gt to go the Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu e Use lt PageUp gt lt PageDown gt lt A gt and lt W gt keys to select channel where MasterConsole MXU2 is connected e lt Tab gt to Device field Hit lt Enter gt Highlight turns green e Use lt A gt and lt gt keys to change device type to a MasterConsole MXU2 MXU28 or MXU216 e Press lt Shift Tab gt to go back to Name column Press lt Enter gt Edit default name e Press lt S gt to save the new configuration Press lt F2 gt to go Selection Menu to validate that second tier MasterConsole MXU2 is properly configured Select and switch to one of the MasterConsole MXU2 channels to ensure proper switching Press lt F5 gt to go to Admi
57. ibility with Raritan s MasterConsole MXU2 and Z Series 4200U Paragon System Components Paragon consists of 3 components Figures 1 2 amp 3 connected with Category 5e UTP cable Figure 1 UMT8 Matrix Switching Unit Provides 8 X 32 KVM switching Figure 2 Computer Interface Module CIM Figure 3 UST1 User Station Located at each computer Contains transmitter for Local user console Category 5e signals amp programmable ID memory for auto configuration See Appendix L Specifications for a complete description of Computer Interface Modules CIMs Connections for User Console keyboard monitor and mouse and RJ45 connection to UMTS8 2 1 Introduction J 8 User Consoles aii G g Figure 4 Basic Paragon Configuration Each Paragon UMT8 Switch hips with Two 30 feet Category5e UTP test cables Part UCC030 Administrator s Installation and Operation Guide AC Power Cord Video terminator Part VT100 Install on the upper expansion port on back of UMT8 Each UST1 Paragon User Station ships with e 1 User s Manual AC Power cord e Monitor AC power extension cord 2 Important Cable Information 3 2 IMPORTANT CABLE INFORMATION Raritan certifies the following Category 5e UTP and Category 6 UTP cable products for use with Paragon Certified Cables for Use with Raritan Products C
58. inistration Menu will appear e Highlight selection number 1 System Configuration and press lt Enter gt The System Configuration Menu will appear e On the System Configuration menu set each second tier user port to Yes 3 Installation 17 Press the lt Tab gt forward and lt Shift Tab gt backward keys to move to the User 1 2 Tier field The first entry in this field applies to user port 1 and the second entry applies to user port 2 Press lt Enter gt to edit each user tier field The highlighted area will turn green Use the lt gt lt gt lt gt or lt gt gt keys to select Yes for each user port that will be connected as a second tier When the editing is completed press lt Enter gt and the field will turn yellow Press lt S gt to save the changes Note Unblocked access to second tier computers where two users can access second tier computers simultaneously is recommended For unblocked access two vertically consecutive channels should be reserved 1 2 or 3 4 or 5 6 or 7 8 etc for each second tier MXU2 unit to be connected d The MXU2 is now programmed for second tier use e Power off the MXU2 via the power switch in the back of the unit f Disconnect the user console from this MXU2 second tier unit Connect MasterConsole MXU2 to UMTS8 e Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to each of the channels reserved for the MXU2 on the base UMT8 e Connect t
59. lay during download and user station keyboard and mouse operation will be temporarily suspended Edit User Profiles Edit a user s profile Click lt User Profiles gt on left side of main window to display user list Double click the user you want to edit from the list An Edit window will pop up to allow you to edit the profile Figure 57 Modify any field as required Click lt OK gt to close the window Note Overview only provides the ability to edit existing user profiles User profiles may not be added or deleted through Overview since the number of user profiles originally downloaded from the UST1 must match the number of user profiles uploaded from the offline configuration file created with Overview If you wish to add or delete user profiles you must do so at the UST1 without the use of Overview User Information Editor IKI User Profile WP testi mud a sary UMT832 Name fol tS TE User Profiles Pasa ee pana at ADMIN a JoeL Alex Scan Global David Cathy Global Scan a San Ryan i Bill ID Display fon z p Seconds Yee Green Mode OFF E Minutes HotKey ScrollLock Display Position Menu 33 Y 36 ID X 33 Y 36 Previous Channel Numbe k 7 Delete this User Cancel Figure 57 Edit User Profile Edit Device Profiles This feature is used to change computer names and profiles either on base or tier Paragon or second tier
60. le to USKVMC Z CIM Connecting a MasterConsole MX as a Tier While holding the MX s front panel lt FUNC gt button down power on the MX The MX unit will reset to factory defaults Set MX user port as a second tier port From the MK front panel press lt Func gt to invoke Function Menu Use lt f gt and lt gt keys to go to Set Tier function press lt Ent gt Use lt M gt and lt gt keys to select the proper user port number Press lt gt to set user port as a second tier port T press lt Ent gt Repeat above steps for all user ports to be connected to the base UMTS8 3 Installation 15 3 4 10 11 12 Connect an MX tiered user port to base UMT8 e If using CIM UKVMC Use a cascade cable CCPnnF and connect DB25 connector female into one of the user ports designated to be the tier Connect the cable s other DB25 male into the DB25 connector on the UKVMC e If using CIM URVMP Connect the UKVMP keyboard monitor and mouse cables into the MX CCPnnF user cable e Connect a Category 5e UTP cable between the CIM and one of the 4 channels reserved for MX on base UMTS e Repeat above steps to connect remaining tier MX user ports to channels reserved on base UMTS8 Channel configuration e Ata User Station Login Menu type admin in the user name field Press lt Enter gt In the password field type varitan all in lower case Press lt Enter gt
61. mouse leg to the male 8 pin mini DIN keyboard mouse leg on the USKVMP Connect the USKVMP s male HD15 video connector to the female HD15 port on the AVGACS AUATC Connect DB25 male end of provided null modem cable to DB25 female port on AUATC Connect other end of cable to the serial port on the computer Connect DC6500U power adapter to DC power port on AUATC and plug into AC power supply AUPUSBC Connect DB25 male end of CCUSBnn cable to DB25 female port on AUPUSB Connect other end of cable to one of the USB ports and 15 pin video port on the computer UUSBP Connect HD15 video leg attached to UUSBP appropriate 15 pin female video port on the computer Connect the UUSBP s USB leg to appropriate USB port on computer UUSBPD Attach the CIM to the computer via its 15 pin male video port connecting it to the15 pin female video port on the computer Connect the UUSBPD s USB leg to appropriate USB port on computer UTP Cables Recommended UTP cable Category 5e UTP Cables Belden DataTwist 350 UTP 1700A Solid Belden DataTwist 350 patch 1752A Stranded Category 6 UTP Cables Belden MediaTwist 1872A Solid Pin out specifications for RJ45 connectors to Category 5e UTP cable e Paragon supports only T568A or T568B pin outs Figure 66 Maximum distance from user console to computer is 1 000 feet 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 1600x1
62. nds Figure 27 User Profile Menu 1 Activate OSUI by pressing the Hot Key lt ScrollLock gt key twice rapidly 2 Press lt F4 gt to access User Profile screen Connected field displays name and Channel ID number of selected device or computer if user is currently connected to a channel User field displays user name entered at login User Port field displays UMTS8 user port to which user is connected Admin field displays user s administrator privileges if any Group field displays user s group ID s 3 Select field to be edited by pressing lt Tab gt forward lt Shift Tab gt backward lt gt lt gt lt gt or lt gt keys to move to desired field Press lt Enter gt to begin editing Highlighted area will turn green Follow Instructions below For Interpreting and Editing Each Specific User Profile Menu Option When editing is completed either press lt Enter gt highlighted selection will turn yellow to retain changes and then press lt S gt to save changes or press lt Esc gt to cancel changes Note If lt S gt had not been pressed to save changes choosing lt Esc gt or pressing any function key that causes user to exit User Profile Menu prompts user with an opportunity to save any changes Y N before exiting Instructions For Interpreting and Editing Each Specific User Profile Menu Option e Scan Mode Use lt N gt and lt gt or lt gt and lt gt gt keys to t
63. nistration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu Select the MasterConsole MXU2 channel Press lt G gt to bring up a Channel Configuration menu of the MasterConsole MXU2 Edit names Press lt S gt to save the new configuration 18 3 Installation E Connecting a MasterConsole II Model MCC only as a Tier 1 Set MasterConsole II as a tier device While turning on power press and hold Channel 2 button on front panel for 3 seconds This sets the MasterConsole II as a second tier device Observe that LED on far right of unit s front panel 2ND for MasterConsole C models will be lit steadily 2 Connect MasterConsole II to UMTS8 If using a CIM URVMC use a CCPnn cable to connect keyboard monitor and mouse connectors to user ports on MasterConsole II Connect DB25 connector to UKVM If using a CIM URVMP Connect keyboard monitor and mouse cables to MasterConsole I user port If utilizing user port of a MasterConsole X model for second tier connection first connect a RKVM module to the MasterConsole X model with a CVnn cable Then connect a CIM cable to keyboard monitor and mouse ports of RKVM module Connect a Category 5e UTPcable to CIM Connect other end of Category 5e UTP cable to channel port reserved on base UMT8 3 Perform channel configuration At a User Station Login Menu type admin in the user name field Press lt Enter gt In the password field type raritan all in lower case
64. o Default Login Name Blank Yes Scrolling Messages Banner ScrlLock Scan Skip NCSL Operation Mode Private Figure 30 System Configuration Menu Device ID Type desired name of device This gives device a unique and meaningful name which is important with multiple Paragon units Default name is UMT8 HWII Display All Computers By setting this option the system administrator can allow or disallow users to view all devices on the OSUI even if the user doesn t have the security privileges to access them Default setting is No Logoff Time Out Amount of time in minutes before an inactive user is logged out of the Paragon system On Off Use lt gt and lt V gt keys to toggle On Off Time Type a number from 01 to 99 or use lt N gt and lt gt keys to increment or decrement Default setting is Off 05 minutes Operation Mode There are 3 modes Private A computer can be accessed exclusively by one user at a time Public View While a computer is being accessed by one user another user can select and view their video There are messages posted when the Public View mode is being exercised PC Share A computer can be selected and accessed by more than one user but only one user can be in control at any one time If the user in control is idle for a duration specified in the PC Share Timeout field another user can take control of the PC Use lt gt and lt V gt ke
65. o This field controls whether a user may specify a blank password Note If this field is set to No a user may not set a blank password A newly created user has by default no password unless the user or administrator sets one e Default Login Name Blank Use lt gt and lt gt keys to toggle Yes or No Default setting is Yes login name will not appear This field controls whether the default login name appears in the user name field of the Login Menu User Configuration User Configuration Menu Figure 32 amp 33 enables administrator to add delete and edit user names and security rights and displays current connection status for each user 1 Use lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt gt lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt lt PageUp gt lt PageDown gt lt Home gt and lt End gt keys to move within menu Press lt Enter gt to edit field Highlighted area will turn green When editing is complete either press lt Enter gt to save changes or press lt Esc gt to cancel them This menu displays one user s information per line e User Login user name e Name Displays and edits system user names User names are not case sensitive Type up to 8 characters to change a name Note The special user name Admin cannot be changed e Group Displays group IDs of user See Appendix A Paragon Security Group ID Settings e Adm Indicates whether user has administrator privileges Use lt A gt and lt W
66. o bring up a Channel Configuration menu of the Z4200U chain e Use lt gt and lt gt keys to highlight in yellow the Name field of the computer just connected via Z CIM The channel for this computer will be displayed in green e Press lt Enter gt Highlight turns blue Type in a desired computer name highlight turns green as typing starts and press lt Enter gt when completed Highlight area will turn yellow Press lt S gt to save the new name Press lt F2 gt to return to the Selection Menu The Selection Menu will display with the new computer name highlighted in white Press lt Enter gt to switch to this selected computer 6 Normal computer access and operation indicates a successful connection 7 Build the rest of the Z4200U chain of servers repeating steps a b and c below for each server to be added to the chain Name and test each computer as it is added a b Attach Z CIM to computer to be added gt For UKVMSPD Z CIM Figure 17 e 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 gt For UKVMSC Z CIM Figure 18 with local port e Connect CCPnn cable s 6 pin mini DIN and HD15 connectors to computer s keyboard mouse and video ports e Connect DB25 male end of CCPnn cable to DB25 female port on back of Z CIM UKVMSC Attach Z CIM to Z4200U chain e Remove Z CIM Terminator from the last Z CIM
67. oad the Overview Program from Raritan s Web Site to a floppy diskette a Open Internet Explorer and go to Raritan s Web Site at http www raritan com b Click the menu bar link to Tech Support c Select Firmware Upgrades d On the Web page that opens click the hyperlink Firmware Upgrades e Locate the execution file for Paragon Overview and click on the corresponding hyperlink f Save the file to a floppy diskette AC Power g E 5 115V 230V i i ii 60Hz 50Hz PS 2 SUN PS 2 VGA On Off aa oU A Ag AC IN 0 5A 0 25A Admin Mouse K M Keyboard Monitor Cat5 Port Figure 54 UST1 Back Panel DB9 Admin Port Connecting PC to UST1 1 Using a standard DB9 serial cable plug DB9 F into one of the Com ports on your PC 2 Plug the other end DB9 M into the Admin port of any UST1 connected to a base UMTS8 Figure 54 Note All users should be logged out of the Paragon system when making configuration data changes Appendix G Overview Software 47 Operating Software 1 Start Program a Insert Overview Software diskette into floppy disk drive presumably drive A b Using Windows Explorer locate the Overview exe file on the diskette and double click c The Overview program will open Figure 55 Hi ParagonO verview Paragoni D xi File Edit View Window Help EE TF IE H Communication Control Panel WP Paragon Ioj x Communication
68. oggle between Global and Individual Global Scan Mode scans each channel for the same amount of time indicated by the Global Scan Rate Individual Scan Mode scans each channel for the specified time as shown in Selection Menu Default setting is Global Setting the channel s individual scan rate is an administrator function 4 Operating Paragon 25 e Global Scan Rate Type a number from 01 to 24 or use lt gt and lt gt keys to increment or decrement Default setting is 03 seconds e ID Display The ID Display is a small window that shows computer name and Channel ID number when switching or scanning between channels Two fields control it On Off Use lt gt and lt gt or lt gt and lt gt gt keys to toggle between on and off z Time Type a number from 01 to 24 or use lt N gt and lt W gt keys to increment or decrement When a time beyond 24 is chosen a displays indicating the ID window will be shown all the time Default setting is On 03 seconds e Green Mode PowerSave Mode Blanks screen if user console is idle for a pre specified amount of time Two fields control it On Off Use lt gt and lt gt or lt gt and lt gt gt keys to toggle between on and off Time Type a number from 01 to 99 or use lt N gt and lt N gt keys to increment or decrement Default setting is Off 05 minutes e Hot Key Use lt gt lt gt lt gt or lt gt gt keys to select
69. om any other level of Selection Menu press lt Home gt key 3 Channel switching can be repeated by pressing the Hot Key default lt ScrollLock gt key twice rapidly to bring up OSUI Selection Menu or by pressing the Previous Channel default lt NumLock gt key twice rapidly to go back to previously selected channel without seeing OSUI 4 Operating Paragon 23 Note Each channel s availability is visually indicated on Selection Menu by the following text colors e Black no computer connected or computer is powered down e Green channel is active and available However if system is configured in PC Share Mode computer may be currently accessed by another user See bottom of page 28 Operation Mode e Red unavailable currently being accessed by another user System is configured in Private Mode See bottom of page 28 Operation Mode e Yellow unavailable another user is connected but video is available to view System is configured in Public View Mode see below for more information on Additional OSUI Displays That Appear When in Public View Mode See bottom of page 28 Operation Mode e Purple connected to a second tier UMT8 Z Series Z4200U MasterConsole MX MasterConsole MXU2 or MasterConsole II model MCC only White current status unknown Additional OSUI Displays That Appear When in Public View Mode Selecting another computer s video in order to share a view of this
70. onfiguration Channel Configuration Menu Figure 34 enables administrator to edit or initialize a CIM Administrator can change device names individual computer scan rates device type and group IDs associated with each computer or device When Channel Configuration changes are saved Paragon will update each CIM as necessary Channel Configuration UMT8 HWII Page 34 PF Name Scn Device NT4 0 Mail Wins95 Bob Wins98 Jack MX4 Wing 2 NT4 0 Fax MC2 16 Reg1 UMT8 Wing 4 SCrolling Messages Bannev ScrlLock Scan Skip NCSL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 34 Channel Configuration Menu i Use lt gt lt gt lt gt lt gt gt lt Tab gt lt Shift Tab gt lt PageUp gt lt PageDown gt lt Home gt and lt End gt keys to move within menu Press lt Enter gt to edit field Highlighted area will turn green When editing is complete either press lt Enter gt to save changes or press lt Esc gt to cancel them 2 This menu displays channel information one device per line e Ch ID Channel ID number e Name Displays and enables editing of device name Device names are case sensitive and may be up to 12 characters e Scn Displays device s individual scan rate Type a number from 01 to 24 or use lt P gt and lt W gt keys to increment or decrement scan rate Default setting is 03 seconds e Device Displays type of connected device Use lt gt and lt W gt keys to edit a device type
71. onnect all computers and then attempt to assign channel names will have difficulty locating the respective channel for each computer Figure 17 Z CIM UKVMSPD Figure 18 Z CIM UKVMSC with local port Note For installation and configuration instructions that follow the Selection Menu lt F2 gt should always be sorted lt F12 gt by channel ID number rather than by name 1 Connect a Category 5e UTP cable to the channel port on the UMTS reserved for the Z4200U chain 2 Connect the other end of this Category 5e UTP cable to the UTP OUT port on a Z CIM which will be the first Z CIM in the Z4200U chain 3 Connect a computer to the first Z CIM gt For UKVMSPD Z CIM Figure 17 e 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 e Place the Z CIM Terminator in the Z CIM s UTP IN port e Power ON computer gt For URVMSC Z CIM Figure 18 with local port e Connect DB25 male end of CCPnn cable to DB25 female port on back of a Z CIM UKVMSC Connect other end to computet s keyboard video and mouse ports e Place the Z CIM Terminator in the Z CIM s UTP IN port e Power ON computer e Optional See page Figure 19 to install a local user console to the UKVMSC Z CIM 4 Perform Channel Configuration e Ata User Station Login Menu type admin in the user name field Press lt Enter gt In the password field type
72. ons for available CIM types functions and any special installation instructions that apply for each CIM unit 8 3 Installation e Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to Channel Port 1 on back of UMT8 1 32 Connect the other end of cable to RJ45 port on a Computer Interface Module CIM e Power ON server To CM ToK Badapte To K B por CPnnuU or CIM pigtail a ee ee eer ji To Seial Mouse To Seria port adapter Figure 12 APSAT Converts AT style Keyboard and Mouse to PS 2 6 PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE SETUP FOR CIMS amp CONNECTED COMPUTERS e The monitor connected to the UST1 displays an On Screen User Interface OSU Selection Menu with the connected computer displayed in green e Use lt gt or lt gt keys to highlight the green channel and press lt Enter gt e Normal computer access and operation indicates a successful connection Note A video gain adjustment is available to focus the video image especially when using LCD flat panel monitors Activate the OSUI hit the lt ScrollLock gt key twice rapidly using numeric keypad and keys adjust the video image until it appears in focus Note Itis recommended to enter a meaningful name for each channel computer at this time 1 Press lt F5 gt for Administration Menu Figure 13 Select Channel Configuration submenu with lt gt or lt W gt keys and lt Enter gt 2 Channel Configuration
73. ont Panel Components and Functions Figure 37 e LCD A shows status of system and indicates functions that can be selected by pressing front panel control buttons e ESC button B is used for canceling displayed function and returning system to normal state e FUNC button C is used to select various functions e M N GC and gt buttons D E F and G are used for selecting or setting various options depending on function being performed e ENT button H is used for confirming and executing selected function Start Up Display When UMT8 is powered on it performs a start up test It checks each channel and user port to ensure proper operation Normal Display After start up test LCD panel displays 2 lines of messages Figure 33 e Line 1 running message Raritan Computer Paragon UMT8 1 Ready UMTS is default name of Matrix Switching Unit this name may be changed through the System Configuration Menu 1 is the UMT8 s banked expansion unit ID In this example it is the main unit All expansion units will have the same device name as the main unit but with different unit ID numbers Note Banking exemplifies Raritan s dedication to future development Banking Technology a potentially improved KVM configuration design that conceivably banks or links Matrix Switching Units directly to each other is currently non functional As a result all banked expansion unit IDs will be represented by 1
74. ouse and keyboard ports and the HD15 video port on the Personal Computer 6 Power ON the Personal Computer Activate Local PC Mode on UST1 1 Login from the chosen User Station which will have access to both a local Personal Computer and the Paragon matrix Press lt F4 gt to go the User Profile Menu Use the lt gt lt gt Or lt Tab gt to go to the Local PC field Press lt Enter gt The yellow highlight will turn green Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to select On Press lt Enter gt The highlight will turn yellow NOR wD Press lt S gt to save the change and return to the User Profile Menu or press lt Esc gt to return to the User Profile Menu without saving this change Operating Local Personal Computer Access To access the local personal computer rapidly press the lt Home gt key twice while viewing any Paragon On Screen User Interface OSUI menu The user will automatically be switched to the local or home PC To return to Paragon switching simply bring up Paragon s OSUI by rapidly pressing the hot key activator twice Then press lt F2 gt to bring up the Selection Menu showing all servers and devices connected to Paragon 42 Appendix E HubPac Appendix E HubPac The Paragon Hub Pac part number HUBPAC8 Rk expands user access capability to a maximum of 32 users CIM models capable of accepting a HubPac include e UKVMC UKVMP UKVMPD USKVMC USKVMP USKVMPD Figure 5
75. ploading to the UST1 save a copy in a PC disk file for later reference To update the system configuration click the lt Send file to Paragon gt button from the communication panel The program will upload the new configuration file to the UST1 unit during this upload the unit s operation will be temporary suspended To configure other UST1s use Refresh Configurations ltem 5 on the Administration Menu Download Configuration File from UST1 From the communication panel click the lt Reload Configuration file from Paragon gt button to download a copy of the configuration file from the UST1 This will override any currently stored configuration file on the PC This feature allows you to update the configuration file on the PC if maintenance has been performed on the system from a user station Open a Saved Configuration File from a PC Disk File From the File menu select Open to open a copy of a previously saved configuration file from a PC disk file Select the lt Send to Paragon gt button to upload this copy of configuration file to the connected UST1 unit Overview Troubleshooting Program begins After clicking lt Activate Port gt message appears saying UMT8 device is not responding e Make sure DB9 cable is plugged in to PC DB9 serial port properly e Make sure a proper Comm port number is selected e Recycle UST1 AC power This will not affect computers connected to the UMT8 e Serial port on PC may be defective Af
76. port for each consecutive server 2 through 8 added b Connect the CIMPac to each UMTS by repeating all of the following steps for each 3 port cluster on the CIMPac Note There are 8 three port clusters on the CIMPac For each cluster the number under the DB25 port represents the cluster number In the instructions below X represents the cluster number 1 through 8 e Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 Cat 5 Port immediately to the right of DB25 port X e Connect the other end of the cable to channel port X on the back of UMT8 number 1 e Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the second RJ45 Cat 5 Port to the right of DB25 port X e Connect the other end of the cable to channel port X on the back of UMT8 number 2 Connect power cord to back of CIMPac Power ON CIMPac A CIMPac represents 8 servers and utilizes 8 channels on each UMTS Since 32 channels are abailable on each UMT8 up to 3 more CIMPacs can be added for a full 16 user by 32 server configuration Follow steps 3 amp 4 above for each additional CIMPac to be added Power ON each of the UMT8s Channel Configuration Paragon recognizes a CIMPac as an extension of a CIM rather than as a device As a result each server connected to the CIMPac can be configured as a directly connected server would be 1 On the Selection Menu by channel ID number each green line indicates an active channel CIM computer Highlight the ClM
77. r to CIM Loose Category 5e UTP cable Paragon components may be out of order Verify that computer works with a keyboard directly connected Contact Raritan Technical support for assistance Loose keyboard cable connection Voltage spike increase or brown out decrease in power supply to connected UMT8 unit Power down UMT8 wait 20 seconds then power on unit Powering UMT8 from a UPS avoids variation in power supply to UMT8 Loose mouse cable from computer to CIM Loose Category 5e UTP cable If error occurs only with new computers being added to system Contact Raritan Technical Support for assistance mouse emulation firmware may need to be upgraded for compatibility with newer computers Loose cable from computer to CIM Loose Category 5e UTP cable Paragon components may be out of order Verify that computer works with a mouse directly connected Contact Raritan Technical support for assistance Replace keyboard OSUI works only with PS 2 or extended AT style keyboards Video Gain Adjustment is required especially needed with LCD flat panel monitors Activate OSUI by hitting lt ScrollLock gt key twice rapidly Use numeric keypad and keys to adjust video image until in focus 64 Glossary Glossary Active Channel Administration Menu AutoScan AutoSkip Base Unit Channel Channel Configuration Menu Channel ID Number Channel Specific Individual Scan Rate Class Security Code
78. raritan all in lower case Press lt Enter gt e Press lt F5 gt to go the Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu 3 Installation 13 Use lt PageUp gt lt PageDown gt lt gt and lt W gt keys to select the Paragon channel where the Z CIM was just added Ensure that the Device field say ZSeries If the Device field does not say Z Series then lt Tab gt to Device field Hit lt Enter gt Highlight turns green Use lt A gt and lt gt keys to change device type to Z Series Press lt Enter gt Highlight will return to yellow Press lt S gt to save the change or Press lt Esc gt to exit without saving If a more descriptive name is desired Press lt Shift Tab gt to go back to Name column Press lt Enter gt and highlight turns blue Edit default name highlight turns green as typing starts Press lt Enter gt Press lt S gt to save the change or Press lt Esc gt to exit without saving VVVV V Press lt F2 gt to go Selection Menu to validate that second tier Z4200U is properly configured Select the tiered Z4200U device and switch to it by pressing lt Enter gt 5 Name Computer Channel on Z4200U tiered Selection Menu amp Test Operation e While viewing the Paragon Selection Menu or any OSUI menu press lt F5 gt to go to Administration Menu e Select Channel Configuration submenu e Select the Z4200U device channel e Press lt G gt t
79. reset automatically a beep will signal the reset Note f automatic reset of the User Station does not occur then recycling power to the User Station will manually reset the unit No loss of data will occur by resetting power to the user station Repeat steps 3 through 12 for each User Station to be updated clicking lt Disable Port gt and exiting Paragon Update after updating each User Station 52 Appendix H Paragon Update Firmware Upgrade Update Paragon Matrix Switching Unit s 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Connect one end of a straight through serial cable to the port labeled Admin DB9F on the back of the Paragon Matrix Switching Unit UMT8 to be updated Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port of any computer with Paragon Update installed Note To ensure reliable communication use as short a serial cable as possible Do not use a serial cable longer than 50 feet in length Be sure to use a straight through serial cable and not a null modem cable On the attached computer launch Paragon Update by double clicking the icon Select the correct serial port COM1 through COM4 and click lt Activate Port gt to initiate communication with Paragon Click lt Load Hex File gt and select the Matrix Switch firmware contained in the Paragon Firmware distribution file e g UMT8 where is a hexadecimal version number The first button foun
80. rollLock Keys NCS status indicator plus a speed indicator L or H showing the communication speed between UST1 and UMTS Depending upon the version of your Paragon components communication will be at a low speed 10 megabit with the L indicator lit or at high speed 100 megabit with the H indicator lit Function keys lt F1 gt lt F2 gt lt F4 gt and lt F8 gt are used to switch among first level menus Pressing lt F1 gt while OSUI is active invokes the Help Screen which details all available options Whenever the OSUI is invoked the user console keyboard s lt ScrollLock gt LED indicator blinks Section 4 Operating Paragon provides a more detailed explanation of Paragon s OSUI Note Recommended maximum distance from a user console UST1 to computer CIM is 1 000 feet 6 3 Installation Basic Installation 8 users access 32 computers Figure 4 through a single UMT8 Paragon Matrix Switching Unit Note All computers and Paragon components must be powered OFF prior to installation 1 INITIALIZE MATRIX SWITCHING UNIT UMT8 e Connect power cord to the Matrix Switching Unit UMT8 Power ON UMTS e Connect VT100 Terminator into top Expansion Port on back of UMT8 Note Installing the VT100 adapter into the top Expansion Port on the back panel of the UMTS will improve video quality A VI 100 should be installed on each UMTS8 in your configuration Note Paragon s Matrix Switchin
81. ront of the UMT8 or UST1 should be flush with the back of the side brackets Secure UMT8 or UST1 to side rack mount brackets with 3 screws on each side Secure entire assembly to rack at rack mount tabs Drape cables over cable support bar op amp Appendix K UTP Cabling FAQs 57 Appendix K UTP Cabling FAQs Question What UTP cable does Raritan recommend for use with Paragon Paragon Ready and Cat5 Reach products Can I use plain Cat 5 cable instead of Cat 5e Can use standard Ethernet 10BASE T cable Can use non certified Cat 5e cable Can use Cat 6 cable What happens if do not use Raritan certified cable 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 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 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 and up to 600 feet at 1600x1200 75Hz Note that Raritan does not have any marketing relationship with B
82. s selected the keyboard type field will be highlighted After lt Enter gt is pressed the field will turn green Use the lt gt and lt gt keys to select keyboard type When selection is completed press lt Enter gt to save changes Note The keyboard type is only applied to the User Station where this selection has been made Refresh Configurations Select Item 5 Refresh Configurations to refresh the database of all user stations from the UMT 8 database Appendix A Paragon Security Group ID Settings 33 Appendix A Paragon Security Group ID Settings The default group ID setting for all connected users and computers is a group ID of 00 These IDs are called group IDs because each user ID can have one or more users belonging to it and each computer ID can have one or many computers belonging to it Paragon s system security features enable assignment of group IDs from 00 to 99 to both users and computers to limit access throughout the system User Groups Computer Groups Available Group IDs for Assignment 00 99 00 99 Maximum Number of Group IDs Which Can Be Assigned 5 8 Users and computers communicate according to the following Group ID access rules GROUP ID FOR USERS CAN ACCESS COMPUTERS WITH GROUP IDs OF 00 00 through 99 all computers For IDs 01 through 09 OX through OK 00 OX and KO X1 X2 X3 X4 X5 X6 X7 X8 and X9 For example 05 00 05 and 50
83. server to be selected by using the lt gt lt gt or lt PageUp gt lt PageDown gt keys Press lt Enter gt Normal computer access indicates successful connection If necessary adjust the computer s video quality by keying on lt gt or lt gt while in Hot Key mode Enter a meaningful name for each server channel a Press lt F5 gt for Administration Menu Select Channel Configuration submenu with lt gt or lt gt keys and press lt Enter gt b Channel Configuration Menu Press lt gt or lt gt to highlight in yellow Name field for channel ID where ClIM computer was just installed Press lt Enter gt Highlight turns light blue c Edit name turns green when typing begins Press lt Enter gt when completed Press lt S gt to save new name d Press lt F2 gt 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 46 Appendix G Overview Software Appendix G Overview Software Paragon Overview Software is a PC Windows based program that provides an interface with Paragon enabling administrators to 1 Maintain and change configuration data and OSUI settings offline 2 Back up save a copy of the configuration data offline Hardware Requirements System Administrator can install and run the Overview Program from any PC with Internet Explorer installed Download Software i Downl
84. stem A Paragon On Screen User Interface OSUI display Function keys for On Screen User Interface OSUI menus Displayed on LCD Shows operating status of UMT8 Only computers are connected directly to base UMT8 units Used in conjunction with user name to gain access to Paragon Allows a properly equipped monitor to operate in energy save mode See also Green Mode Feature that controls video sharing of a computer that is being selected and operated by another user In a two tier configuration channels on base UMTS8 units allocated to connect second tier non computer devices MasterConsole II models MasterConsole S 4 amp MasterConsole S 8 On Screen User Interface OSUI function for activating AutoScan Field in User Profile 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 See also Global Scan Rate and Channel Specific Individual Scan Rate Number set assigned to each user and computer to establish user access rights See also Class Security Code and Group Security Code For selecting and accessing a computer or device For adjusting contrast of LCD on UMTS front panel 66 Glossary Set Password Screen Set Tier Screen Sort Start Up Display System Configuration Time Out Two Tier Configuration User Configuration User Console User Name User Port User Profile X Model Enabl
85. ter a period of trouble free software operation clicking lt Send to Paragon gt causes Windows status bar to remain on the screen e Loose cable connection between PC and UST1 e Serial communication between PC and UST1 may be broken Press lt Citrl Alt Del gt to bring up Close Program window Select Paragon System Administration Utilities entry If status is Not responding click lt End task gt to terminate program Restart program from Start Menu An alternative status indicates the program is waiting for a slow PC to perform PC has only DB25 serial port not DB9 e Convert a DB25 to DB9 using a standard adapter 50 Appendix H Paragon Update Firmware Upgrade Appendix H Paragon Update Firmware Upgrade The Paragon Update Utility is a Win32 based program that facilitates the transfer of firmware to Paragon units Matrix Switching Unit UMT8 and User Station UST1 The Paragon Update Utility and the latest versions of firmware can be downloaded from Raritan s web site at http www raritan com 3E Untitled ParagonUpdate 1 2 Mim x File View Tools Help Raritan Product Automatic Upgrade Program Raritan Computer Inc File Options r Communication r Upgrade Infomation Hex File Serial Port SIGE comi Activate Port N Update Westereonsale TABAH CHeck Wevice liferation For Help press F1 INUM
86. ter on the HubPac represents one server connection with four associated HubPac user ports When each HubPac user port in a cluster is attached to a separate Paragon UMT8 32 users 4 HubPac user ports x 8 users per UMT8 can have access to each server e Connect CIM to server see Appendix L Specifications for specific instructions on connecting different CIM types to a server e Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to RJ45 port on CIM e Connect the other end of cable to the RJ45 1 IN port on back of HubPac e Power ON server e Repeat above steps to connect the remaining servers connecting the Category 5e UTP cable to the HubPac at the RJ45 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN and 8 IN port for each consecutive server 2 through 8 added b Connect HubPac to each UMTS by repeating all of the following steps for each 5 port cluster on HubPac Note There are 8 five port clusters on the HubPac For each cluster the number in front of the RJ45 IN port represents the cluster number For example cluster 1 s first RU45 port is 1 IN cluster 2 s is 2 IN etc In the instructions below X represents the cluster number 1 through 8 e Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 X 1 port on back of HubPac e Connect the other end of the cable to channel port X on the back of UMT8 number 1 e Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the RJ45 X 2 port on back of HubPac e Connect the other end of the ca
87. tion Menu will be displayed Note The default password for the login admin is raritan all in lower case 2 Press lt F5 gt Administration Menu displays a list of submenu options Figure 29 Administration Menu Choose Admin Function System Configuration User Configuration Channel Configuration Keyboard Type English Refresh Configurations Scrolling Messages Banner ScrlLock Scan Skip NCSL Figure 29 Administration Menu 3 Use the lt P gt and lt W gt keys or 1 5 to select desired submenu and press lt Enter gt System Configuration System Configuration Menu Figure 30 is used for setting global parameters 1 System Configuration Menu displays current settings of global parameters 2 Press lt Tab gt forward or lt Shift Tab gt backward keys to move to a desired field Press lt Enter gt to edit the field Highlighted area will turn green When editing is complete either press lt Enter gt to save changes or press lt Esc gt to cancel them Administrative user IDs that have group ID of 00 have complete access to all submenus Other administrative users have limited access that can not select the top 2 submenus 5 Administrative Functions System Configuration Device ID UMT8 HWII Display All Computers No Logoff Timeout Off 05 Minutes P View Admin Silent No PC Share Timeout 01 Sec Login Blank Off 05 Minutes Allow Blank Password N
88. to normal display Set LCD Contrast Use Up Down Keys Figure 42 Set LCD Contrast Note LCD contrast can also be adjusted by holding button and pressing and W buttons anytime during normal display 2 Display Ver SN Firmware Version and Serial Number Function Displays current version of firmware and unit s serial number Figure 43 Firmware 2B1 SN CPB80347 Figure 43 Display Ver and SN 3 Test User Station Function Used by administrator to check if user stations UST1s are functioning properly Figure 44 Test User UST1 UST1 3 OK Figure 44 User Station Test Press or Y buttons to change user port number Display will read OK None or Failed as appropriate Press ESC to return to normal display If a failed condition is detected make sure Category 5e UTP cable is installed properly and secured or try using another UST1 to see if UST1 under test has become defective 4 Test Channel CIM UKVM Function Used by administrator to check if Computer Interface Module CIM is functioning properly Figure 45 Test Chan UKVM UKVM 60 OK Figure 45 Channel CIM UKVM Test Appendix B UMT8 Front Panel Display and Controls 37 Press or Y buttons to change channel number Display will read OK None or Failed as appropriate Press ESC to return to normal display If a failed condition is detected make sure Category
89. wing and not showing all channels on user OSUI menu When lt F10 gt is toggled to show all channels the channel s scan rate is followed by a red S indicating a group security conflict making that computer non accessible to that user 2 Use highlight bar to select a channel for a device or computer Note A small red triangle on left side of channel name indicates to which channel user is currently connected if currently connected e Press lt PageUp gt and lt PageDown gt or lt gt and lt gt keys to highlight desired channel and press lt Enter gt When Selection Menu is sorted by Channel ID number Figure 22 User can press desired computer s key number 1 8 as shown on that OSUI Selection Menu page shown in the left hand column under No to quickly jump to that channel and press lt Enter gt When Selection Menu is sorted by Name arranged alphabetically Figure 23 User can type the first character s of desired device name to quickly jump to device name that most closely matches the characters typed and press lt Enter gt When user selects a channel by pressing lt Enter gt gt Ifchannel represents a computer user automatically goes to normal computer operation and leaves OSUI gt Ifchannel represents a connected MasterConsole device Two Tier Configuration User displays additional OSUI Selection Menu for that device To return to the base Paragon Selection Menu fr
90. wisted 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 Category 5e Unshielded Twisted Pair UTP Cable Mod Plug Requirements For use with Raritan Category 5e UTP Products T568A T568B Mod Mod Plug Plug Positions Positions _ _ White Orange Green White Orange DH anew Cat 5e Cable Cat 5e Cable POAOMZZoON eon fo UW 2 WO N FOoeAaomMsezon en NAUN Figure 65 Cable Pin out R
91. y check the white label on the bottom of the unit Locate unit s firmware version MDSP nnn If firmware version is MCSP 1AC or higher e g MDSP 1AD the unit is MasterView ready Note Some MasterConsole P models that are not MasterView ready can be upgraded to MasterView Ready Call Raritan Technical Support for details and pricing 20 4 Operating Paragon 4 OPERATING PARAGON Paragon s On Screen User Interface OSUTI menu is used to access the Paragon system Login Login is required to access computers and devices connected to Paragon To display Login Menu Figure 21 on a user station monitor hit the Hot Key default lt ScrollLock gt key twice rapidly to bring up Paragon s OSUI then press function key lt F9 gt to bring up Login Menu within Paragon s OSUI Note Login Menu automatically displays on all user stations after initial Paragon power on In this instance users do not have to bring up OSUI or Login Menu Device ID is the name of UMT 8 User Port is the number 1 through 8 of UMTS8 user port to which this user station is connected Note If user station monitor displays message No Connection to Paragon then user station UST 1 is not connected properly to a UMT 8 unit or UMT8 unit is not functioning properly or UMTS8 is powered off Check UMTS8 LCD for proper operational display Check Category 5e UTP cable to ensure it is secured properly into connectors Try to recy
92. ys to select Private Public View or PC Share Default setting is Private 5 Administrative Functions 29 e P View Admin Silent When Public View mode is being exercised the user in control of a computer is notified that another user is viewing their video Figure 31 However when P View Admin Silent is set to Yes administrators can view other user s video without causing a viewing notification message to appear Use lt 4N gt and lt V gt keys to toggle Yes or No Default setting is No Active Jayson Figure 31 Public View Messages e PC Share Timeout If the Operation Mode is set to PC Share and a computer has been selected by more than one user the first user to operate the console keyboard or mouse will have control of the computer However another user can gain control of the computer after it has been idle for a duration exceeding the Timeout limit Default is 01 seconds e Login Blank Blanks the Login screen after user console is idle for a specified amount of time in minutes This acts as a screen saver to protect the monitor When this screen is blanked press any key to bring back the Login screen On Off Use lt gt and lt gt keys to toggle On Off Time Type a number from 01 to 99 or use lt A gt and lt W gt keys to increment or decrement Default setting is Off 05 minutes e Allow Blank Password Use lt gt and lt gt keys to toggle Yes or No Default setting is N

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