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P2 Cat5 Matrix Switch — 8-user, 32-port, expansion slot (for memory card), stacking ports, network port
The P2-UMT832M is an enterprise-class, Cat5 analog KVM solution that supports up to eight users and 32 servers. Paragon II's superior KVM switch technology supports the highest video resolution in the industry 1920 x 1440 at distances of up to 300 meters. It combines non-blocked access with optional integrated KVM-over-IP and rich management capabilities. It also provides great flexibility and manageability through access to leading platforms, including IBM BladeCenter®.
When integrated with Paragon II System Controller (P2-SC), users can access and control multiple Paragon II systems from Raritan's CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC-SG) centralized management appliance. CC-SG enables a consolidated view and BIOS-level control of all servers and other IT devices from anywhere, using just a Web Browser.
The P2-UMT832M controls functions across the following modular intelligent components:
Main Switching Unit: A secure, intelligent, non-blocked control unit that connects users to target servers.
Enhanced User Station (P2-EUST): Provides intuitive on-screen user interface for PS/2, USB and Sun servers. P2-EUST features the best video quality and highest video resolution up to 1920x1440 at distances of up to 300 meters. Offers both manual and automatic skew compensation. Video redirection allows administrators to redirect a servers video signal from one user station to another.
User station with integrated IP access (P2-USTIP1 & P2-USTIP2): Includes KVM over IP capability for anytime, anywhere access and control of servers along with a slim design and GUI for point-and-click remote access.
Computer Interface Modules (P2CIM): Provide "keep-alive" keyboard/mouse emulation, and both manual and automatic skew compensation at the server. Just plug the CIM into the server's keyboard, monitor and mouse ports and connect it to Paragon II with a single Cat5 cable.
Paragon II ZCIM (P2ZCIM)
Allows connection for up to 42 mixed platform PS/2®, Sun®, and USB® interfaces on a single Cat5 cable chain, using only one channel port on your Paragon II unit. Enables extended distances of up to 300 meters from the main switching unit to the last P2ZCIM on the chain.
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| Compact form factors | Paragon II Main switches come in 1U to 2U form factors and can be rack mounted. The small form factor saves expensive rack space and makes it perfect for large data centers where space is at a premium. Reduced form factors minimize electrical consumption by lowering HVAC provisioning needs. The Paragon II User Stations double as monitor stands and occupy minimal footprint on the desk. |
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Highly scalable architecture |
Paragon II switches architecture allows up to 10,000 attached devices to be connected in a single logical deployment. |
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Stackable expansion units |
Paragon II switches stacking unit allows expansion of each switch to attach up to 128 devices per switch with a single cable. Stacking architecture simplifies cabling between tiers by replacing pass through cables with a single expansion cable. These units save in rack space and HVAC costs. |
| A combination of two types of User Stations can be connected to a Main Switch | Users can choose any of the two types of user stations while connecting to the Paragon II; the switch simultaneously operates with the Enhanced User Station (P2-EUST) and the User Station with integrated IP access (P2-USTIP). The P2-USTIP provides users with remote access to their Paragon II-connected servers or IT devices. |
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CIM Technology |
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs), with keep-alive technology, allow users to add, remove and hot-swap components without interruption to the live servers. |
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Multiplatform CIMs |
CIMs are available in USB, Sun, PS/2 and Serial for support of various servers and devices in your data center. |
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P2ZCIM |
P2ZCIMs allow users to daisy-chain up to 42 servers on a single chain, occupying only one server port on Paragon II. P2ZCIMs offer a flexible and cost-effective way to expand the Paragon II capability. |
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AC Power: 110/220V Auto-Switching |
Integrated power supply ensures proper power provision and system reliability. |
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Connectivity |
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2, 4, 8 or 16 non-blocked users |
Paragon II provides two, four, eight or 16 users unblocked access to connected servers using the regular User Station or the Enhanced User Station. |
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32, 42 or 64 server ports on Main Switch, expandable to 128 with Stacking Units |
Paragon II comes with 32, 42 or 64 server ports on each Main Switching Unit. Some models can be used with Stacking Units and expand to 128 server ports. |
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| High video resolutions | The P2-EUST provides video resolutions greater than 1920 x 1440 at distances over 300 meters at refresh rates of 60 Hz, and 1600 x 1200 at distances up to 300 meters at refresh rates of 75 Hz and 85 Hz. |
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Manual skew compensation |
Users can manually adjust video clarity per server. Settings are saved in the Paragon database to be used the next time the user logs onto the system. |
| Automatic skew compensation | The new P2CIMs perform automatic skew compensation when used with the enhanced user station (P2-EUST), achieving the best video quality by adjusting for signal loss based on cable distance and varying cable types. Manual skew compensation will continue to be supported by older CIMs, and can be used to override automatic settings in the new CIMs |
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Power Management |
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Integrated power management |
Provides a single, consolidated view and control of Raritans Remote Power Control units connected to Paragon II. It automatically displays power strips and Paragon II targets on the connected ports. Administrators can monitor status and power on/off/recycle power to remote equipment including servers, remote alarm monitoring, HVAC and other critical data center equipment |
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Management |
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Paragon Manager administrative software |
GUI software that drastically simplifies management and monitoring of the data center by consolidating administration of attached equipment. With a single view of all connected equipment via the LAN, Paragon Manager lets you manage users by capturing and saving all system events for auditing purposes, push firmware upgrades via the network, associate power outlets to the connected targets and maintain system profiles. |
| Firmware upgradeability via network connection | Simplifies the upgrading of firmware updates by allowing the administrator to push upgrades out over the network and complete installs from the NOC saving time and money. |
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Event logging |
Paragon Manager will allow you to save and store system events to an appropriate text file. |
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Raritan CommandCenter Secure Gateway integration through the Paragon II System Controller |
Multiple Paragon II switches can be managed centrally and seamlessly through Paragon II System Controller (P2-SC) and CommandCenter Secure Gateway (CC-SG). CommandCenter Secure Gateway provides a single sign-on for a consolidated view, and BIOS-level, click-and-control access to all servers and IT devices in the data center, reducing incident response time. |
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Usability Features |
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System-wide reset from the analog User Station |
Allows users to perform a system-wide reset of an entire matrix or a specific UMT from the analog user station without going to each switch to reset. |
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Screen saver |
In addition to the already supported Green Mode feature, a screen saver feature is provided. |
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Video Redirect |
Allows administrators to redirect a servers video signals from one Paragon II Enhanced User Station (P2-EUST) to another P2-EUST that is connected to stacked and tiered units, or separate Paragon II base units (requires Paragon Manager). Video Redirect is ideal for use in the NOC or training centers. |
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Multiple Video support |
Multiple Video, also known as Port Following Switch, enables multiple user stations to simultaneously view the video output of servers that have multiple video ports (up to four). Channel / port association for using this feature is configured in Paragon Manager™. This feature is great for broadcast, video production, training and other applications where the sharing of video is needed. |
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Pinnacle Fast Action Keyboard support |
Enables the use of Pinnacle FAK in broadcast production and post-production facilities. |
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IBM BladeCenter® Support |
Paragon II is now the premier KVM solution for IBM BladeCenter customers. Two new Paragon II CIMs have been created (USB and PS/2 versions) for connecting to the BladeCenter chassis. |
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Cortron Keyboard Support |
A variety of military and commercial IT operations require rugged equipment to meet the environmental challenges they often face. As a result, military and commercial organizations routinely deploy Cortron keyboards to meet the demands of those environments. Paragon II supports Cortrons rugged keyboards, extending Paragons value to organizations that operate in harsh conditions. |
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Kensington Expert Mouse and Turbo Mouse Trackball Support |
While supported on both Macintosh and Windows platforms, Kensington expert mouse and turbo mouse trackball products are very popular with Mac users, and rank highest among 3rd party peripheral vendors. |
17.32" (W) x 11.41" (D) x 3.5" (H)
440mm (W) x 290mm (D) x 89mm (H)
Weight: 12.52 lbs /5.68 kg
Power: 100V/240V, 50/60 Hz 0.6A
11.4 (W) x 10.1 (D) x 1.75 (H)
290mm (W) x 225mm (D) x 44mm (H)
Weight: 4.3 lbs/1.9 kg
Power: 100V/240V 50/60 Hz 0.6A
17.2"(W) x 11.46" (D) x 1.72" (H)
440mm (W) x 291mm (D) x 44mm (H)
Weight: 8.05 lbs/3.65 kg
Power: 115V/230V 50/60 Hz 0.3A
17.2"(W) x 11.46" (D) x 1.72" (H)
440mm (W) x 291mm (D) x 44mm (H)
Weight: 8.16 lbs/3.70 kg
Power: 115V/230V 50/60 Hz 0.6A
1.26 (W) x 3.03 (D) x 0.63 (H)
32 (W) x 77 (D) x 16mm (H)
Weight: 0.17 lb/0.0795 kg
Power: n/a
1.26 (W) x 3.03 (D) x 0.63 (H)
< 32 (W) x 77 (D) x 16mm (H)
Weight: 0.16 lb/0.0725 kg
Power: n/a
1.26 (W) x 3.03 (D) x 0.63 (H)
32 (W) x 77 (D) x 16mm (H)
Weight: 0.17 lb/0.0767 kg
Power: n/a
1.42 (W) x 3.39 (D) x 0.65 (H)
36 (W) x 86 (D) x 16.5mm (H)
Weight: 0.19 lb/0.0864 kg
Power: n/a
1.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) x 0.6 (H)
32mm (W) x 77.4mm (D) x 15.6mm (H)
Weight: 0.20 lb/0.09 kg
Power: n/a
1.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) x 0.6 (H)
32mm (W) x 77.4mm (D) x 15.6mm (H)
Weight: 0.15 lb/0.07 kg
Power: n/a
1.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) x 0.6 (H)
32mm (W) x 77.4mm (D) x 15.6mm (H)
Weight: 0.20 lb/0.09 kg
Power: TBD
1.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) x 0.6 (H)
32mm (W) x 77.4mm (D) x 15.6mm (H)
Weight: 0.20 lb/0.09 kg
Power: TBD
1.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) x 0.6 (H)
32mm (W) x 77.4mm (D) x 15.6 (H)
Weight: 0.20 lbs /0.09 kg
Power: TBD
1.3 (W) x 3.0 (D) x 0.6 (H)
32mm (W) x 77.4mm (D) x 15.6 (H)
Weight: 0.20 lbs /0.09 kg
Power: TBD
1.41 x 0.64 x 3.22; 36 x 16 x 82mm
Weight: 0.18 lb; 0.08 kg
1.25x 0.61x 3.04; 32 x 15 x 77mm
Weight: 0.15 lb; 0.07 kg
1.41x 0.64x 3.22; 36 x 16 x 82mm
Weight: 0.17 lb; 0.08 kg
4.3" (W) x 3.6" (D) x 1.0" (H)
108mm (W) x 91mm (D) x 23mm (H)
