Raritan Computer Paragon switch - Manual (Page 105)

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Active Channel A channel is active when a connected device is powered on. See
also Channel.
Administration Menu For installing and configuring access to the Paragon. This menu is
restricted to those with administrator privileges.
AutoScan When activated, UST1 automatically cycles through channels,
displaying each computer’s video for a specified time interval.
AutoSkip When activated, channel selection is restricted to active channels.
Base Unit The Paragon Matrix Switch units to which computers and/or other
MasterConsole units are connected in a two-tier configuration.
Channel The RJ45 connector with which a device is connected to Paragon
Matrix Switch. There are 32 channels on model UMT8 Switch
units. See also Active Channel and Inactive Channel.
Channel Configuration
Menu
For editing computer and device names, changing security classes,
and assigning channel-specific scan rates.
Channel ID Number The specific channel number to which a device is connected.
Channel-Specific
(Individual) Scan Rate
Scan rate specified for each channel when Scan Mode field in User
Profile is set to Individual. Channel-specific scan rates are set in
the Channel Configuration submenu of the Administration Menu.
See also Scan Rate.
CIM Acronym for Computer Interface Module
Class Security Code Refers to the entire security code. See also Security Code.
Computer Name (Channel
Name)
A label of up to 12 characters assigned by an administrator for a
device connected to a Paragon channel.
Configuration See One-Tier Configuration and Two-Tier Configuration.
Device A computer, or Paragon Matrix Switch, or any MasterConsole
Switch unit that is connected to a Paragon Matrix Switch channel.
Function Selection Screen For accessing front panel control functions.