Raritan Paragon II
Raritan Paragon II CAC Reader Solution

Raritan Paragon II with Integrated CAC Reader

HSPD-12, issued by Homeland Security, requires all United States Department of Defense employees and contractors to use a more secure and reliable form of identification when accessing federally controlled information systems.

Click here to read the full HSPD-12 letter

Raritan's Paragon II Common Access Card (CAC) solution enables government users to enforce HSPD-12 security regulations, while maintaining convenient access to IT equipment. Partnering with SCM Microsystems – an industry leader in smart card technology - Raritan redesigned their Paragon II Enhanced User Station (EUST), integrating their standards-compliant reader. The Paragon II User Station now provides operators with a single, universal smart card interface to each connected server.

This Analog KVM CAC Reader solution offers you:

• Highest Security. Paragon II does not store or cache any card data whatsoever; and each server's own authentication requirements are strictly maintained.

• Proven FIPS 201 Technology. CAC card readers from SCM Microsystems are already widely deployed in government installations all over the world.

• Turnkey Solution. Paragon II EUST's 1U form-factor saves space and reduces complexity.

• Easy Upgrade. Our many existing Paragon II users can simply replace user stations and CIMs to upgrade to a CAC-enabled solution.

The Paragon II CAC Reader solution consist of the following components:

• Enhanced User Station with integrated Smart Card Reader:  Provides front-end interface for operators to access the integrated KVM environment.

• Matrix KVM Switch (see models below):  Family of switching units, available in a variety of port densities, which seamlessly interoperate to provide a single logical KVM matrix.

• CIM with Smart Card Reader Emulation: Computer Interface Module or "dongle" with small form factor attach to each server's KVM console and USB ports, integrating them into the matrix via standard Cat5 cabling.

Once deployed, the Paragon II Common Access Card solution provides users with flexibility and convenience, while maintaining strict security.

1. Paragon II User Stations provide up to 64 operators with access to the KVM matrix, only after first authenticating with Paragon II itself.

2. Each administrator selects from a convenient list of servers displayed by Paragon II, enumerating only the equipment to whose KVM consoles he or she has authorization to operate. After a server is selected, Paragon II becomes fully transparent.

3. Selected servers will themselves require an additional layer of authentication. Users simply insert their CAC Smart Cards directly into the Paragon II user station, and servers behave exactly as if a USB Smart Card reader were directly attached.

4. Regardless of what servers are selected, Paragon II does not store or cache any credential data in its system components – ensuring strict security in the entire infrastructure.

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