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Copyright © 2002 raritan computer, inc. Z4200u-0c april 2002 raritan computer inc. 400 cottontail lane somerset, nj 08873 usa tel. 1-732-764-8886 fax. 1-732-764-8887 e-mail: sales@raritan.Com http://www.Raritan.Com raritan computer europe, b.V. Eglantierbaan 16 2908 lv capelle aan den ijssel the net...
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I fcc information fcc information this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class a digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipmen...
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I table of contents.
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Table of contents ii table of contents fcc i nformation i t able of c ontents ii 1. I ntroduction 1 2. I mportant c able i nformation 4 3. I nstallation 5 quick start 5 installing more computers 7 installing local user console to ukvmsc 8 4. O perating z4200u 9 a ppendix a: utp c abling faq s 13 a p...
Page 9: 1. Introduction
Introduction 1 1. Introduction z-series z4200u features innovative zero-u design supports up to 42 computers simple plug and play installation add a computer anywhere in the chain at any time keep-alive keyboard/mouse emulation for flawless operation hot connect a user console to any server hot-swap...
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2 introduction product photos figure 2 . User station (usts) – front & back front & back of ukvmsc ukvmspd figure 3. Z-series computer interface modules (z-cims).
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Introduction 3 user station (usts) port and control descriptions front panel • status led: indicates power and operational status of usts user station • up / down buttons: physical controls to switch between connected computers, in alphabetical order by computer name. Pressing up switches to the pre...
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Installation 4 2. Important cable information raritan certifies the following category 5e utp and category 6 utp cable products for use with the z-series z4200u system: certified cables for use with raritan products category 5e utp cable: belden datatwist 350 utp #1700a solid belden datatwist 350 pa...
Page 13: 3. Installation
Installation 5 3. Installation figure 5. Z4200u installation quick start note : all computers and all z4200u components must be powered off prior to installation. Note: z-series installation requires that each computer be assigned a channel name as it is added to the z4200u chain, adhering to the or...
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6 installation 2. Connect one computer to usts using z-cim (figure 5): for ukvmsc z-cim (figure 3) with local port: • connect db25 male end of ccpxx cable to db25 female port on back of a z-cim (ukvmsc). Connect other end to computer’s keyboard, video, and mouse ports. • connect a category 5e utp ca...
Page 15: Installing More Computers
Installation 7 installing more computers repeat steps 1 through 3 below to add computers to the z-series z4200u chain. Name and test each computer as it is added. Note: z-series z4200u installation requires that each computer be assigned a channel name as it is added to the 4200 chain, adhering to t...
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8 installation installing local user console to ukvmsc • connect local user console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) to ukvmsc’s local ports (figure 7) to enable direct access to a computer locally. • connect optional dc power adapter (p/n a10d1-06mp) to ukvmsc, and plug power cord into ac outlet. • p...
Page 17: Operating Z4200U
Operating z4200u 9 4. Operating z4200u on-screen user interface (osui) functions the z2400u on-screen interface allows you to control, configure, and operate all facets of z-series functionality. Press twice rapidly to invoke the osui. Press… when you want to… view the help menu (figure 8) – list al...
Page 18: Selection Menu
10 operating z4200u selection menu the selection menu (figure 9) lists channels, serial numbers, scan rates, and the number of servers currently detected by the system, sorted by computer name in alphabetical order. Use the ↑ >, ↓ >, or keys to select a channel. Press to switch to the selected compu...
Page 19: System Profile Menu
Operating z4200u 11 system profile menu the system profile menu f4> (figure 11) can be used to make changes to parameters that effect overall system functionality. Select fields to be edited by pressing (moves forward) (moves backward), , , , or keys to move to desired field. Press to begin editing....
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12 operating z4200u • green mode (powersave mode): blanks the screen if the user console is idle for a pre-specified amount of time. Two fields control it: − on/off: use and keys to toggle between on and off. − time: use and keys to increment or decrement. Default setting is off/03 minutes. • displa...
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Appendix a: utp cabling faqs 13 appendix a: utp cabling faqs cat5 / cat5e / cat6 cabling faq question: answer: what utp cable does raritan recommend for use with paragon , paragon ready tm , and cat5 reach tm products? Raritan certifies the following category 5e utp and category 6 utp cable products...
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14 appendix a: utp cabling faqs question: answer: cat 5e is standardized. Why can’t i simply use any cat 5e cable with raritan products? Because the intended application of utp cabling is the transmission of digital data, cable specifications are optimized for that application. However, because vide...
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15 glossary appendix b: paragon direct connect z-series z4200u z-cims are paragon ready™, for convenient, clustered access and control of high-density rack mounted servers in large-scale data centers. The usts is not required. Simply connect the first z-cim in the chain directly to raritan’s paragon...
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16 appendix b: paragon direct connect appendix c: specifications user station (receiver) usts dimensions 6.9” (w) x 3.6” (d) x 1.04” (h) 177mm (w) x 92.4mm (d) x 26.4mm (h) weight 1.2 lbs (.54 kg) power 100v/240v 50/60 hz 5va z-series computer interface modules (transmitters) ukvmsc (for pc) with lo...
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Appendix c: specifications 17 appendix d: faqs question: answer: what is the z-series z4200u? Z-series replaces the traditional kvm switch box with an innovative chain-like server-to-server arrangement, significantly reducing cable clutter. Small computer interface modules (z-cims) connected to the ...
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18 appendix d: faqs appendix e: troubleshooting problems and suggested solutions problem solution the z-series chain is installed, but there is no indication of active computers on the selection menu (no green channels). Be sure the computers are powered on and that each z-cim requiring a power supp...
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Appendix e: troubleshooting 19 glossary active channel a channel is active when a connected device is powered on. See also channel. Channe l there are up to 42 “channels” in a z-series configuration. A channel represents the path to a certain computer on the selection menu. See also active channel a...
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