Raritan Computer Paragon II Network Card User Manual


 
CHAPTER 5: PARAGON II AND Z-CIMS 65
Resize or Refresh a P2ZCIM Chain
P2ZCIMs
For use on Paragon II
Can be used on Paragon I HW3 (running Paragon II code)
Support PS2 (P2ZCIM-PS2), USB (P2ZCIM-USB) and Sun (P2ZCIM-SUN)
Support up to 42 units in any mixed arrangement on a Cat5 chain
Span up to 1,000 feet (304 m.) from the user station to the last P2ZCIM on a Cat5 chain
Cannot be mixed on a Cat5 chain with UVKMSPD (UKVMSC)
P2ZCIM-USB can be used for either SUN USB and PC USB (controlled by a toggle switch
on the back of the unit)
“L” models (e.g., P2ZCIM-PS2L) are available, which feature longer cables 36" (91 cm.) for
use with cable management arms
Connecting P2ZCIMs as Tiers
The following diagram shows the final setup when connecting Paragon II CIMs (P2ZCIMs) as a
tier:
Figure 56 Connecting P2ZCIMs as Tiers to Paragon II
Important: P2ZCIM installation requires that each computer be assigned a channel
name as it is added to the P2ZCIM chain. Computer channels are organized
alphabetically by assigned name (or the default name, the P2ZCIM’s serial number),
rather than in the order of their placement within the P2ZCIM chain. We recommend
that installers assign channel names before connecting all computers to eliminate any
difficulty in locating the respective channel for each computer. On a related note,
when naming or renaming a P2ZCIM, switch to that P2ZCIM to activate it, thereby
ensuring that its new name is updated in the UMT database.