Raritan Computer Paragon II - Manual (Page 5)

Paragon II - Frequently Asked Questions
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Questions Answers
Paragon II has Event-
Logging Capabilities. Is
There a Way I can Save this
to an Offline File for Future
Auditing Purposes?
Yes, Paragon Manager will allow you to save and store all system events
to an appropriate text file.
Can I Restore My Saved
Paragon Overview Files on
Paragon II? Yes, Paragon Manager can read Paragon Overview files and restore this
information into a Paragon II switch.
Does Each Unit have a
Network Port for Firmware
Upgrades or Just the Base? All Paragon II switches have a network port for firmware upgrades. Each
unit can be assigned an IP address and is recognized by the Paragon
Manager software via the network.
Integrated Power
What is “Integrated Power
Management”? Integrated Power Management offers control of Raritan Remote Power
Management units connected to Paragon II through a menu choice on
the same OSD as server management.
So I can Access and
Control All My Connected
Power Units via the
Paragon II OSD?
Yes, Paragon II lets you control power to any connected device, set
security permissions on a per-outlet basis, power on/off and recycle
power to multipower supply servers, and get status information from
each connected strip.
Compatibility
I have a Serially Controlled
Device (e.g. Unix Server,
Hub). Can I use Paragon II
to Access and Control this
Device? Yes. Raritan's ASCII Terminal Converter (AUATC) adapter will convert
the RS-232 connection to PS/2 and VGA video. Connect the AUATC to
your serially controlled device, and then connect to your Paragon II
switch with Cat5 cable for access up to 1000 feet.
I have Suns and/or Macs in
Addition to PCs. Can I
Access and Control them
All with Paragon II?
Yes, the Paragon II User Station has built-in ports for PS/2, Sun or USB
keyboards and mice. Use Raritan’s Sun or Mac adapters to convert
keyboard and video ports to PS/2 keyboard/mouse and VGA video.
I have a Digital Alpha
Running UNIX and Another
Running OpenVMS, Which
use a Special LK111 or
LK461 Keyboard. How will
that Affect Operation with
My Switch? The Alphas will operate flawlessly. Raritan's emulation incorporates
unique functions to support LK111 or LK461 keyboards running UNIX
and OpenVMS.
I have a Digital Alpha
Running UNIX and want to
Use a Standard PS/2
Keyboard. How will that
Affect Operation with My
Switch? Simply connect a Raritan converter (AUKME) to any Alpha running UNIX
and all computers will operate flawlessly with a standard PS/2 keyboard.