Raritan Paragon UMT2161
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 KVM Solutions

Raritan Paragon UMT2161

Raritan Paragon UMT2161
Two-User 16-Port Single Cat5 Control for
up to Hundreds of Users & Thousands of CPUs

Raritan Paragon UMT2161 offers the ability to control dozens to thousands of servers / CPU's.  The Raritan Paragon can have either local administrators (up to 1,000' away over CAT5 cabling) or in combination with the Raritan IP-Reach, authorized users can securely access and control your servers over IP from anywhere in the world.

• Requires only 1U of Rack Space

• Single Cat 5 system simplifies cabling

• Computer Interface Modules only 4.3" x 3.6" x 1"

• CIM's don't require any rack space at servers

• Mix any brand PCs, Macs, Suns, Alphas, RS/6000s, HP9000s, SGIs

• Keep-alive design for non-stop computer operation in event of power loss

Raritan Paragon UMT2161 represents a major advancement in KVM switch reliability and performance. Raritan Paragon is a modular, scalable KVM switching system that uses a single Enhanced Category 5 UTP cable for computer and user connectivity. With Paragon up to eight simultaneous users, each with a keyboard, monitor, and mouse, can access and control 32 computers, expandable to 2,048 computers.

Paragon for your business-critical, enterprise applications
Raritan Paragon is designed to eliminate the cost and clutter of unnecessary equipment, reclaim space and improve operational productivity for the most demanding, large-scale KVM applications:

Management of data centers, server farms, ISPs, ASPs, Web hosting facilities
Computer help desk, call centers, and customer service operations
Secure access to a pool of workstations from multiple user stations 

Raritan Paragon UMT2161 simple, secure, seamless multi platform control
Raritan Paragon introduces a host of KVM switch innovations including Raritan’s unique Cat5 cable transmission technology with plug and play, auto configuring installation and hot-swappable components. Keep-alive keyboard/mouse emulation and a failsafe KVM access port for each connected computer ensure maximum system availability. Raritan Paragon’s on screen user interface with flexible security options provide seamless control of multiple computer platforms-PC (PS2, AT), Mac, Sun, Alpha, RS/6000, HP9000, SGI, USB, ASCII devices. Raritan Paragon brings new level of convenience, reliability, and control to data center management.   

Raritan Paragon Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)

A Paragon system consists of three components: Matrix Switching Unit(s), Computer Interface Module(s) and User Station(s). The Matrix Switching Unit (UMT8) is an intelligent, non-blocking control center that connects users to selected computers. It includes RJ45 jacks for connecting up to 8 User Stations and 32 Computer Interface Modules. Each computer is connected with a single CAT5E UTP cable via a Computer Interface Module (UKVM) that provides dedicated, keep-alive keyboard/mouse emulation for that computer. The UKVM also has keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports to be used as a second access point or a fail-safe port to each computer in case of power loss. Authorized users access computers with a console (keyboard, monitor, mouse) plugged into a User Station (UST1), which is also connected to the Matrix Switching Unit with a single Cat5E cable. Raritan Paragon’s advanced on-screen user interface simplifies both user operation and system management. You can assign meaningful names to connected computers, customize user profiles, and assign user/computer access rights. This system configuration database is stored in the Matrix Switching Unit, which auto-configures all Computer Interface Modules and User Stations. Each user’s on-screen menu shows which computers are available to that user for selection. When selected, the computers name and channel ID are displayed for positive identification. For convenience and backup, the system configuration database may be maintained off-line with PC Windows program for uploading to the Matrix Switching Unit.

Raritan Paragon UMT2161 (front & rear view)
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of the Raritan Paragon UMT2161 switching unit

Raritan Paragon UMT2161 Features
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 requires only 1 rack unit
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 single Cat 5 system simplifies cabling
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 can access and control 16 computers by 2 simultaneous users
Expand to control 2,048 computers by adding Paragon switching units or cascading to other Raritan KVM switch products
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 is Plug and Play, auto-configure installation
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 enables you to connect all computers, user consoles, and cascaded units up to 650’ with a single Cat5E UTP cable
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 is Multi-platform—mix any brand PCs, Macs, Suns, Alphas, RS/6000s, HP9000s, SGIs, USB, and ASCII devices.
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 has "Keep-alive" emulation for 100% flawless booting and operation
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 supports high-resolution video-to 1600 x 1200
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 has a powerful, intuitive on screen user interface with simple operation; select computers to be user defined names from pop-up menus
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 can store up to 60 user names with customized profiles
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 provides flexible security to ensure authorized user access to computers
Raritan Paragon UMT2161 has three System operation modes:
   Private mode: exclusive user control of selected computer
   PublicView mode: users can share operation of selected computer
   PC-Share mode: users can share operation of selected computer
Optional 19’’ rack mount brackets
Simplified system maintenance via Raritan Paragon UMT2161's DB9 serial Admin. Port;
OverView-PC Windows program to maintain Raritan Paragon UMT2161 configuration data off-line plus MCUpdate –flash firmware upgrades

Raritan Paragon Configuration with Raritan's Z-Series 4200U
Raritan recently released the Z-Series 4200U single Cat5 distributable KVM Switches.  With the Z-Series 4200U and Raritan Paragon, you can configure the degree of contention your server farm management environment requires.

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Z-Series 4200U with Raritan Paragon

Raritan's Remote Power Control for Paragon
Raritan's Remote power switches offer the ideal complement to Raritan’s Paragon®, IP Reach™ and Dominion™ data center management solutions, enabling remote monitoring, reboot and shutdown of all equipment connected to one of three models: 8-Port, 12-Port, or 20-Port.

Raritan Paragon UMT2161 (2-User, 16-Ports)
Dimensions:
17.2" (W) x 10.4" (D) x 1.75" (H)
437mm (W) x 265mm (D) x 44mm (H)
Weight:
7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg
Power:
100V/240V 47/63 Hz 0.5A

Raritan Paragon Downloads & Manuals

Raritan Paragon KVM Switch Reviews:

• NetworkComputing.com
  Switching Into High Gear by Lee Badman (4/30/01) 

• Windows 2000 Magazine
  Paragon by Michael Schlei (2/01)