Raritan Z-Series 4200U
Raritan Z-Series 4200U CAT5 KVM Switch

Raritan Z-Series Z4200U
The scalable Raritan Z4200U Cat5 KVM solution allows users to add as you grow by implementing Z-CIMs that are designed to string together in a chain-like arrangement through Cat5 cabling. The space-saving feature of the Raritan Zero-U dual-headed Computer Interface Module architecture allows the user to control up to 42 computers from outside the rack enclosure without utilizing bulky COAX cabling. Users manage the switch-less solution by attaching a single user console to a user station which can be separated up to 1000ft away from the target computers.

Raritan Z-Series 4200U The ultimate space saver
Raritan's innovative Z-Series offers a switch less solution that enables access and control of multiple servers from a single user console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse), without consuming precious rack space. Z-Series 4200U employs Raritan's unique communication technology to control up to 42 servers and eliminate the traditional KVM switch box and all hard-to-manage server-to-server cable. It is designed to support the most challenging demands of server management where space is at a premium or where systems to be accessed are up to 1,000 feet away via Category 5 UTP cable.

Z-Series 4200U Basic Configuration

Raritan Z-Series 4200U Simplified installation and operation
Z-Series replaces the traditional KVM switch-to-multiple-server cabling configuration with an innovative chain-like server-to-server arrangement, significantly reducing cable clutter. Small Computer Interface Modules (Z-CIMs) connected to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of each server are linked with standard Category 5 UTP cable and transmit the keyboard, video, and mouse signals to a User Station. A keyboard, monitor, and mouse (PS/2 or Sun) plug into the User Station, enabling the user to select and control up to 42 servers via simple on-screen user interface menus. Since Z-series components are plug and play, servers can be added at any time with no interruption of server operation.

Z-Series 4200U Cascade Connections

Raritan Z-Series 4200U Seamless interface to Raritan's enterprise-class Paragon
Z-Series is Paragon Ready™, for convenient, clustered access and control of high-density rack mounted servers in large-scale data centers. Connect the first Z-CIM in the chain directly to Raritan's Paragon with a single Category 5 UTP cable.

Z-Series 4200U Configuration with Paragon

Raritan Z-Series 4200U Features:

• Raritan Z-Series 4200U has a simple plug and play auto-configure installation
• Add a server anywhere in the 4200U chain at any time
• Raritan Z-Series 4200U's multi-platform Z-CIMs--mix PCs, Sun*, and USB*
• Raritan Z-Series 4200U's Keep-alive keyboard/mouse emulation for flawless operation
• Hot connect a user console to any server
• Hot-swap Z-Series 4200U components with no impact on server operation
• Raritan Z-Series 4200U User Station supports both PS/2 and Sun* user console
• Raritan Z-Series 4200U lets you select computers by name from on-screen menus
• Raritan Z-Series 4200U's Automatic Video Tuning (AVT) adjusts video quality automatically
• Raritan Z-Series 4200U supports high-resolution video--to 1600 x 1200
• Raritan Z-Series 4200U lets you locate your user up to 1,000 feet away from servers via Category 5 UTP cable
• Raritan Z-Series 4200U's seamless interface to Raritan's Paragon for clustered access to high-density servers
• *Raritan Z-Series 4200U Sun and USB support available Q1 2002

Note: The Z-Series User Station, USTS, has been discontinued.  A compatible user station for this system is the Raritan MasterConsole MZUST User Station.

Z-Series Computer Interface Modules (transmitters)

Raritan Z-Series 4200U UKVMS (for PC)
Z-Series 4200U Dimensions::
4.3" (W) x 3.6" (D) x 1.0" (H)
108mm (W) x 91mm (D) x 25mm (H)
Z-Series 4200U Weight:
0.7lbs / 0.3 kg
Z-Series 4200U Power: (optional)
110V/240V 50/60 Hz 5VA
Z-Series 4200U Ports:
RJ45 in and out, plus local PC KVM ports

Raritan Z-Series 4200U UKVMSP (for PC)
Z-Series 4200U Dimensions::
2.44" (W) x 3.5" (D) x 1.0" (H)
62mm (W) x 89mm (D) x 25mm (H)
Z-Series 4200U Weight:
0.4lbs / 0.16 kg
Z-Series 4200U Ports:
RJ45 in and out

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