Raritan Paragon 2-user, 16-port Matrix Switching Unit

The Raritan Paragon 2-user, 16-port Matrix Switching Unit (UMT2161-RK) brings Paragon Power and Cat5 Simplicityª to small to mid-sized server rooms, at an entry level price.

Local User Port for Rack Access
The Raritan Paragon UMT2161-RK Matrix Switching Unit is the first Paragon model to feature a local KVM user port for access via PS/2 or Sun keyboard right at the server rack; plus, one Cat5 user port allows convenient access up to 1,000 feet away from the rack. Offering totally non-blocked access, the UMT2161 enables two users to control up to 16 multi-platform servers simultaneously. The new unit also provides server administrators with convenient access points at the rack, in the NOC or at their desktop. The UMT2161 is available in a small, rack-mountable 1U form factor and is easily expandable to support additional servers and users.

Paragon Compatibility
The Raritan Paragon UMT2161-RK Matrix Switching Unit supports the same Paragon User Station, CIMs and on-screen user interface as the current 32, 42 and 64-port models, so that the user can scale up seamlessly using all Paragon models. It also supports all Paragon Readyª products for management of all data center devices via the powerful Paragon user interface, including other Raritan switches including the innovative Z-Seriesª and products of other major vendors such as the IBMx330ª.

Enterprise-class solution

The Raritan Paragon UMT242-RK is a scalable, multi-platform, Cat5-based server management system with an impressive array of innovations that set it apart from traditional KVM switches. A flexible, high performance stand-alone KVM solution, its high port-density, Category 5 UTP connections, multi-platform compatibility and thin form factor also make it ideal for tiered configurations that will enable economical, secure, non-blocked multi-user access to 10,000 servers up to 1,000 feet from up to 64 users.

Innovative modular architecture

The Raritan Paragon UMT242-RK distributes switching and control functions across three modular, intelligent building blocks. Distributing KVM switching functions satisfies the most challenging server management requirements: meeting space, distance and capacity needs; eliminating any single point of failure; supporting scalable growth; and reducing total cost of ownership.

A Paragon system consists of the following components, all connected using enhanced Category 5 UTP cable:

• Matrix Switching Unit--an intelligent, non-blocking control center that connects users to selected computers. It includes RJ45 jacks for connecting up to 2 User Stations and up to 42 Computer Interface Modules (CIMs).
• User Station--connects each user console (PS/2 or Sun keyboard, mouse, and monitor) to the Matrix Switching Unit and provides user interface to computers.
• Computer Interface Module (CIM)--connects each computer to the Matrix Switching Unit and provides dedicated, keep-alive keyboard/mouse emulation and fail-safe KVM access.

Features:

• 1U design supports 2 users, up to 42 servers
• Expand to 16 users with Raritan's UKVMP2 or CIMPAC8R
• Expand to 32 users with Raritan's HUBPAC8R
• Expand to 10,000 servers
• 19" rack mounting brackets
• Locate users and computers up to 1,000 feet apart
• Simple plug and play, auto-configure installation
• Hot-swappable components
• Platform-specific CIMs for PS/2, Sun, USB, serial devices
• User Station supports both PS/2 and Sun keyboards
• Supports high-resolution video--to 1600 x 1200
• Powerful on-screen user interface for simple operation
• Customized user profiles -- up to 512*
• Flexible, multi-level security for authorized server access
• Three system operation modes:
  Private mode--exclusive user control of selected computer
  PublicView mode--users can share video of selected computer
  PC-Share mode--users can share operation of selected computer
• Flash firmware upgrades
• User Station supports access to local PC via UKVMSPD
• Add remote access over IP or modem with Raritan's TeleReach
• Seamless compatibility with Paragon Readyª products such as Raritan's MasterConsole¨ MXU2 and Z-Seriesª Z4200U and IBMx330 with C2T technology