Paragon II The Cat5 Enterprise-class KVM Solution for Centralized Server Management Technology Corporation
Paragon II It s That Easy Paragon is the premier Cat5 KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) solution, providing data center administrators easy and reliable console access to servers for tasks ranging from running GUI applications to BIOS-level troubleshooting maintenance and administration. Today, Paragon systems control more than half a million servers worldwide. Now, with Paragon II, centralized command and control of your data center has never been easier. It s That Flexible If you need to remotely access, manage, troubleshoot and control multi-platform servers down to the BIOS level if you need anytime, anywhere KVM access even if you need to reboot or recycle power, locally or from around the world we ve got your solution... Paragon II, the next-generation Cat5 KVM switch. Why? Because we designed and engineered Paragon II to meet the increasingly complex demands of today s and tomorrow s high-density data centers. Paragon II makes your life easier by giving you the next level of command and control, and meeting your data center needs for space conservation, scalability, security and reliability. And, of course, Paragon II is fully compatible with the original Paragon and other Raritan KVM switches, as well as CommandCenter, Raritan s Dominion Series management device.
The Cat5 Enterprise-class KVM Solution for Centralized Server Management It s That Secure Paragon has been battle-tested for more than four years, controlling more than half a million servers worldwide. Many of the world s most security-conscious, computing-intensive environments put their trust in Paragon, including: bank clearinghouses, stock exchanges, pharmaceutical research and manufacturing facilities and high-security defense installations.
Paragon II Your Solution Should: Provide non-blocked access to all directly connected servers from all user consoles Enable simple expansion to control thousands of multi-platform servers Replace bulky, expensive coaxial cable Be easy to install, easy to maintain Be compatible with earlier Paragon equipment and other existing KVM switches, as well as Raritan s CommandCenter Provide anytime, anywhere integrated IP-access Support extended distances between users and servers for flexible installation and operation Provide ability to manage power remotely Offer security options to ensure authorized server access Eliminate any KVM switch single point of failure Ensure fail-safe server access Surpass all other available solutions We care about what Model #: UMT832 Users: 8 Ports: 32 Model #: UMT242 Users: 2 Ports: 42
The Cat5 Enterprise-class KVM Solution for Centralized Server Management you care about Your ROI: It s Stackable! With stacking, it s easy to add up to 128 ports per switch while reducing the burden of multiple cables so you can reduce your Total Cost of Ownership by up to 30 percent. Your Time: The New Paragon Manager Software, with its graphical user interface, lets you manage all of your Paragon systems from a single PC workstation. Handle routine maintenance, add users dynamically and even perform system-wide firmware upgrades with the click of a mouse. Your Power: Integrated Power Management and Control gives you the ability to monitor and recycle power to reboot remote servers and other IT equipment directly from the Paragon II user interface. Model #: UMT442 Users: 4 Ports: 42 Model #: UMT1664 Users: 16 Ports: 64
Paragon II A View from the Drawing Board Paragon UMT Matrix Switch Stackable units make it uniquely expandable Admin access via Ethernet LAN port Memory card for accessing up to 10,000 ports (2,048 ports without memory card) Stacking Switch Unit Expand up to 128 ports per switch New User Stations with USB keyboard and mouse support in addition to PS/2 and Sun Integrated remote access over IP System Administrators can access servers conveniently via your existing network New Small Form Factor Computer Interface Modules (CIMs) firmware upgradable and available in multi-platform modules. Paragon Z-CIMs give you the ability to daisy-chain up to 42 servers per Paragon port, dramatically reducing cable clutter. The industry s first Enterprise-class stackable KVM switch Stack up to 128 ports using expansion units
The Cat5 Enterprise-class KVM Solution for Centralized Server Management
Paragon II Designed for... Efficiency Cat5 transmission technology Reclaims infrastructure space Performance Non-blocked access. Each user has a clear, non-blocked path to access any server attached directly to Paragon II Cross-platform control High-quality video at greater distances Auto-configuration (plug-and-play) Scalability Modular design grow your infrastructure as you grow your business Hot-swappable components Up to 512 unique user profiles Expansion port designed to maximize scalability New user station with integrated anytime, anywhere IP-access For enterprise deployments multiple Paragon II units can be aggregated into a single consolidated view via Raritan s CommandCenter Compatibility Fully compatible with Paragon and other Raritan KVM switches, as well as Raritan s CommandCenter Manageability Paragon Manager software Remote Power management monitor and reboot or recycle power to servers and equipment from anywhere Multiple levels of security Improved ROI Reduced risk of downtime Savings in rack and co-location space Reduced HVAC requirements Stackable design, saving KVM ports Interoperability The industry s broadest platform support USB Sun PS/2 ASCII (serial devices)
The Cat5 Enterprise-class KVM Solution for Centralized Server Management Paragon Manager Command on Demand With its new, intuitive graphical user interface, Paragon Manager makes managing your Paragon systems as simple as point-and-click Upload, track and distribute system-wide firmware upgrades with a few mouse clicks Dynamically add and remove users and target servers Customize user profiles Robust Security Features Access rights for users or groups 128-bit encryption Dynamic user administration Secure system audit trails with event logging all admin and target usage data is stored in the Paragon II database and backed up in real time System database backup and restore functions Simple Configuration Options Administrators can assign meaningful names to servers, create lists of authorized users and even select from three modes of operation Private, Public View or PC Share. Operating Modes Private: only a single user can access and control a single target Public View: multiple users can access a single target while one user controls it PC Share: multiple users can access and control a single target
Paragon II How easy is it? Easy to deploy Distributing KVM switching functions to intelligent, modular components reduces installation and operation costs, eliminates any single point of failure and supports scalable growth for non-blocked access to more than 10,000 servers. Easy to add server capacity Paragon II s plug-and-play auto-configure design means a simple, fast set-up. With Paragon II system components, it s easy to expand KVM capacity to more than 10,000 servers without disruption to operations. Easy to add users Modular architecture allows you to add up to 64 users with non-blocked access. Easy to operate Access to servers is just a keystroke away. Users log on and select an available server from their list that s it. Easy to add access over IP With optional IP-access, you can access and control all of your servers that are connected to Paragon II over IP via the Internet, LAN/WAN anytime, anywhere. Easy to connect to just about anything Paragon II s Computer Interface Modules (CIMs) provide connections with keep-alive emulation to any server and OS with cross-platform compatibility, operating system independence and fail-safe server access. PS/2, Sun, ASCII (serial devices) and USB are among the many supported. Paragon II is also fully compatible with the original Paragon and other Raritan KVM switches, as well as Raritan s CommandCenter. It s that easy.
The Cat5 Enterprise-class KVM Solution for Centralized Server Management About Raritan Raritan Computer, Inc. is a leading supplier of IT infrastructure management solutions for secure access, monitoring and management of servers and other IT devices in data centers and remote offices. Raritan was founded in 1985, and since then has been making products that are used to control millions of servers at more than 50,000 network data centers, computer test labs and multi-workstation environments around the world. From the small business to the enterprise, Raritan's complete line of compatible and scalable KVM and remote connectivity products offers IT professionals the most reliable, flexible and secure out-of-band solutions to manage data center equipment, while improving operational productivity. More information on the company is available at www.raritan.com. Proven reliability
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