Raritan Paragon II Z-CIMs - Control Densely
Packed Server Cabinets with Raritan Z-CIM
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March 20, 2005
Raritan Paragon II Z-CIM Product Development
By Robert Pavlakovic
Raritan
Computer has expanded its Raritan Paragon
II CAT5 KVM Computer Interface Module line by introducing three
new Z-CIM models – USB, SUN and PS2.
The Raritan Z-Series CAT5
KVM switch employs compact adapters called Zero U Computer Interface
Modules as a simple way to control densely packed server cabinets.
Small Z-Series Interface Modules attach to the keyboard, mouse,
and video ports of each computer and then are linked to each other
in a chain-like fashion using category 5 UTP cable.
Product enhancement and upgrades to the Raritan
Paragon II Z-Series Computer Interface Module line include:
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Multi-platform chaining support for
USB and SUN devices.
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Paragon II
users can extend the Z-Series CAT5 chain up to 1,000 feet from
first to last Z-CIM.
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Re-engineered
Raritan Paragon II Z-CIM models are reduced in size to help
alleviate cabinet clutter.
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Increase in number of Z-CIMs chained
per Paragon II port to 42 computers
compared to 20 per port using Paragon I Z-CIMs.
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Updated part numbers are as follows:
P2ZCIM-PS2, P2ZCIM-USB and P2ZCIM-SUN.
Further development of the
Paragon II Z-CIM product line includes
an extended host cable to allow for server rack
cable management systems. Long Cable or “L” Z-CIM models are
supplied with a 36-inch long cable compared to the standard 12-inch
cable. L version part numbers should be referenced when ordering:
P2ZCIM-PS2L, P2ZCIM-USBL, and P2ZCIM-SUNL.
Users should be aware that all newly released
Raritan Paragon II Z-CIMs will not work
with the current Raritan USTS
User Station. The purpose for issuing new P2Z-CIM models is simply
to multiply Raritan Paragon II UMT computer
ports beyond the standard one host per port. By utilizing P2Z-CIM
technology, users will have the opportunity to significantly expand
the Paragon II architecture without investing
in additional KVM switches.
Related P2Z-CIM technical information includes:
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Raritan Paragon
II Z-CIMs will operate with Paragon I Hardware Version 3
running Paragon II code.
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Newly released Paragon II Z-CIMs can
not be mixed with older Paragon I
UKVMSPDs.
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Users are required to follow chain length
guidelines concerning power:
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20 computers or less daisy-chained
to one Paragon II port – at least
1 computer in the P2Z-CIM chain must be powered on
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42 to 21 computers daisy-chained
to one Raritan Paragon II port
– at least 15 computers in the P2Z-CIM chain must be powered
on
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Paragon II
USB Z-CIM supports SUN, MAC and PC computers.
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Unfortunately, Paragon II Z-CIMs will
not work with any Dominion
KX model.
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Three separate LED flash patterns are
integrated with new Z-CIM models to correspond with activities
taking place within the CAT5 KVM series.
For pricing or additional information regarding
Raritan Paragon II Z-Series CAT5 KVM switches,
please contact our sales engineers a 1-800-638-2638.
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