Raritan Computer Paragon II - Manual

Paragon II - Frequently Asked Questions
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General Questions
What is Paragon II? Paragon II is an enterprise-class, Cat5 analog KVM (Keyboard, Video,
Mouse) solution that gives IT professionals the power to securely access
and control servers and other network devices anytime, anywhere.
What are the Enhancements
Included in Paragon II
Release 4.3? Paragon II Release 4.3 offers multifactor authentication access with
smart card technology, which enhances security for both the private
sector and government customers. A Common Access Card
(CAC)/Smart Card reader is built into the Paragon II Enhanced User
Station (model numbers P2-EUST/C and P2-EUST/C-GOV). As a result,
Paragon II enables the United States Department of Defense and their
affiliated agencies to easily comply with HSPD-12, maintaining high
security during convenient KVM access of servers.
What is a CAC or Smart
Card Reader? A smart card (or CAC) reader is a computer peripheral that “reads” a
card’s information, and provides it to an authentication platform for
verification of a user’s credentials. Today’s readers are typically
compact in size and connect to a PC or server via a USB port. Some
computer keyboards and laptop PCs have a built-in card reader.
The Common Access Card (CAC) is a United States Department of
Defense (DoD) smart card issued as standard identification for active
duty military personnel, reserve personnel, civilian employees and
eligible contractor personnel. The CAC is used as a general
identification card as well as for authentication to enable access to DoD
computers, networks and certain DoD facilities. Additionally, many
private sector firms have implemented the use of smart card technology
to enhance the security of their own operations.
What Type of Smart Cards
is Paragon II Compatible
With? Paragon II is compatible with smart cards that follow the ISO 7816 Class
A and AB specifications.