Paragon II

 Cat5 Stackable, KVM Solution with Integrated IP-Access

 
Enterprise-class solution Paragon II, the industry's best stackable Cat5 KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) solution, gives IT professionals the power to access and control servers and other network devices anytime, anywhere. With Paragon II, you can stack up to 128 ports per switch and add up to 10000 ports via multi-dimensional expansion. Paragon II has superior KVM switch technology that dramatically reduces equipment costs and optimizes space utilization.

What's more, this generation of Paragon provides the highest levels of manageability, security, and superior video quality to simplify the management of business-critical data centers.

Innovative modular KVM architecture

Paragon II distributes KVM switching and control functions across modular, intelligent components:

Paragon II Main Switching Unit

A secure, intelligent, non-blocked control unit that connects users to servers. Its stackable architecture provides the industry's highest port density making it ideal for large data centers with densely packed racks.

Paragon II 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. These units :

• Reduce the burden of multiple cables between tiers. 
• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by more than 30%. 
• Save one-third of rack space and HVAC resources. Benefits of KVM Switches:

 Now, the Industry's Best Cat5 KVM Solution is Even Better 

New User Station.

Designed to fit conveniently under the user's monitor, the Paragon II User Station includes an intuitive on-screen user interface (OSUI) for easy access to attached servers.

• Connects to USB, Sun and PS/2. 

New User Station with Integrated IP Access 

Includes KVM over IP capability for anytime, anywhere access and control along with a slim design and GUI for point and click remote access.

Computer Interface Modules (CIMs)

Provide "keep-alive" keyboard/mouse emulation 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. New smaller and slimmer Paragon II CIMs provide the added convenience of firmware upgradeability without interrupting the installed configuration.

 Performance 

Non-Blocked Access 

Up to 64 users have a clear path to up to 10.000 servers, dramatically increasing productivity with no user blocked from server access.

Cross-Platform Support

Seamless access to all operating systems, platforms, and connections: Linux, Windows® NT, UNIX®, Novell, Sun®, IBM® RS/6000 and pSeriesT, HP9000, AlphaT, SGI, ASCII/ serial USB or PS/2. 

Higher-Quality Video at Greater Distances

Paragon II's automatic video tuning delivers the highest possible video quality. And, unlike competitive offerings, it offers the capability of fine tuning a signal for the individual eye.  

 

 Scalable 

Grow as You Go

Add, relocate, and hot-swap components as your data center needs change.

Access From Inside and Outside the Data Center

Flexibility to access servers from inside and outside the data center, and globally over IP.

Enterprise Solution

May be deployed individually or integrated with any of Raritan 's enterprise-wide data center solutions including CommandCenter. .

 Flexibility   

• Streamlines management capabilities with event logging and audit trails. 
• Distributed architecture lets you physically position servers and users where desired.
• Includes integrated power management capabilities for remote power recycling.

 Features   

• Continuous server availability via "keep alive" technology.
• Simple Plug-and-Play auto-configure installation.
• Industry's broadest range of port devices.
• Multi-platform CIMs for PS/2, Sun, USB, and serial devices.
• Flash firmware upgrades.

 Applications   

Enterprise-class solution

Paragon II is a proven, stackable switch, the perfect infrastructure component for all high-density server environments, including:

• Corporate data centers.
• Server farms.
• Co-location facilities.
• Web-hosting facilities.
• Hardware and software testing labs.