Raritan Paragon UMT8 Cat5 KVM
Raritan Paragon II P2-UMT832S KVM Solutions

Raritan Paragon II UMT832S

Raritan Paragon II P2-UMT832S Stacking Unit
32 expansion ports for stacking
with P2-UMT832M unit

Raritan Paragon II P2-UMT832S
The PII-UMT832S Stacking Switch is a dedicated switch designed for the purpose of simply adding additional computer ports to an existing Paragon II solution.
The Raritan Paragon II P2-UMT832S 32-Port analog stacking option allows users to expand upon an existing P2-UMT832M scenario by adding 32 additional computer ports permitting a total of 8 users to maintain and control up to 128 non-blocked computers. A bundled stacking cable links the two Paragon II units together eliminating the need for traditional computer-to-user Cat5 daisy-chain techniques. The Paragon II Cat5 based KVM switch system transmits high-resolution video, keyboard and mouse over end-to-end Cat5 cabling. Multi-user access and control to any computer in your data center is possible up to 1000ft away using the UTP driven cabling architecture. The Paragon II Cat5 based KVM switch solution as a whole includes the PII-UMT matrix KVM switch, multiple P2-CIM Computer Interface Modules, and multi-platform functioning analog or KVM over IP driven P2-UST User Stations. The UTP enabled connectivity and analog KVM switching technology will allow multi-user access and full Keyboard, Video, and Mouse connectivity to any variety of computer platforms in your data center – PS2, USB, SUN or Serial.

Raritan Paragon UMT832S Stacking Unit – A cost-effective, space-saving expansion unit that allows you to easily add up to 128 non-blocked ports per switch with 90% less cable than cascading. Stacking units are compatible with Paragon II models UMT832M and UMT1664M.

Raritan Paragon II’s UMT832M superior KVM switch technology dramatically reduces equipment costs and optimizes space utilization. This generation of Paragon (replaces Raritan Paragon UMT8) provides the levels of manageability, security and superior video quality needed to simplify management of business-critical data centers. The Raritan Paragon UMT832M brings Paragon II power to 8 users and 32 devices. The Raritan Paragon II UMT832M 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. Stacking unit available, see UMT832S.

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Raritan Paragon II UMT832M represents a major advancement in KVM switch reliability and performance. Raritan Paragon II is a modular, scalable KVM switching system that uses a single Enhanced Category 5 UTP cable for computer and user connectivity. With Paragon II 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 II UMT832M 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 II UMT832M, UST1 (User Station - Discontinued),
and UKVMPD (Computer Interface Module)

Raritan Paragon UMT832M simple, secure, seamless multi platform control
Raritan Paragon UMT8 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 II UMT832M (front & rear view)

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Raritan Paragon II UMT832M Features
Raritan Paragon UMT832M requires only 1 rack unit
Raritan Paragon UMT832M single Cat 5 system simplifies cabling
Raritan Paragon UMT832M can access and control 32 computers by 8 simultaneous users
Expand to control 2,048 computers by adding Paragon switching units or cascading to other Raritan KVM switch products
Raritan Paragon UMT832M is Plug and Play, auto-configure installation
Raritan Paragon UMT832M enables you to connect all computers, user consoles, and cascaded units up to 650’ with a single Cat5E UTP cable
Raritan Paragon UMT832M is Multi-platform—mix any brand PCs, Macs, Suns, Alphas, RS/6000s, HP9000s, SGIs, USB, and ASCII devices.
Raritan Paragon UMT832M has "Keep-alive" emulation for 100% flawless booting and operation
Raritan Paragon UMT832M supports high-resolution video-to 1600 x 1200
Raritan Paragon UMT832M has a powerful, intuitive on screen user interface with simple operation; select computers to be user defined names from pop-up menus
Raritan Paragon UMT832M can store up to 60 user names with customized profiles
Raritan Paragon UMT832M provides flexible security to ensure authorized user access to computers
Raritan Paragon UMT832M 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 UMT832M's DB9 serial Admin. Port;
OverView-PC Windows program to maintain Raritan Paragon UMT832M configuration data off-line plus MCUpdate –flash firmware upgrades

Raritan Paragon UMT832M 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 UMT832M, you can configure the degree of contention your server farm management environment requires.

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Z-Series 4200U with Raritan Paragon

Raritan Paragon II UMT832M (8-User, 32-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

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Warranty: One Year

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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)