Raritan Computer Paragon II User Manual

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Paragon II - Frequently Asked Questions

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v1034R2 August 2007

Questions

Answers

I’m a Paragon II Customer.
How Do I Upgrade to
Release 4.3?

Customers that wish to implement the new card reader solution will need
to purchase a new P2-EUST/C or P2-EUST/C-GOV. A new computer
interface module is also required (P2CIM-AUSB-C or P2CIM-AUSB-C-
GOV). Lastly, a firmware upgrade of the Paragon II UMT switch to
Release 4.3 is required. Paragon Manager should also be updated to
release.

If you simply want to benefit from the Release 4.3 maintenance
enhancements and are not implementing a card reader solution, only the
PII UMT and Paragon Manager require firmware upgrades.

Which Paragon II CIMs are
Compatible with the Card
Reader Solution?

The new Paragon II CIMs (P2CIM-AUSB-C or P2CIM-AUSB-C-GOV)
are compatible with the new card reader solution. In addition to
providing card reader capabilities, these new CIMs provide all the
functionality of the P2CIM-AUSB and may be used with standard USB
and Sun USB servers.

Can the New P2-EUST/C be
used with Other CIMs?

The new CAC Reader User Stations are compatible with standard P2-
CIMs. As a result, the P2-EUST/C is perfect for use in mixed
configurations that consist of servers with and without smart card
authentication requirements.

I have an External CAC
Reader. Can I Plug It into
the User Station?

PII Release 4.3 does not support an external CAC reader. For the
added security of a contained solution – and for the convenience that a
built-in reader provides, Raritan has integrated the smart card reader into
the Paragon II Enhanced User Station.

By integrating the smart card reader into the Paragon II platform, you are
assured that the reader is compatible with Paragon II and is simply a
“plug and play” experience.

Does the PII Card Reader
Adhere to All Industry
Standards and
Specifications?

Raritan has partnered with SCM Microsystems, a leading supplier of
standards-compliant smart card readers, to integrate the SCM reader
into our enhanced user station. SCM has provided more than 2.5 million
GSA-approved readers to the DoD and its agencies. Our partnership
allows Raritan to leverage SCM’s extensive security, technology and
expertise. Customers benefit by knowing that their Paragon II includes a
certified card-reader solution that adheres to all industry standards and
specifications.

What are the New Video
Redirect (Forced Video)
Enhancements?

Video Redirect is a function that allows an administrator to redirect a
server’s video signal from one user station to another. This is
particularly useful in NOC environments, corporate briefings, training
centers and other places where video information must be displayed to
several people. Video Redirect has been enhanced for easy redirection
of video to another P2-EUST that is connected to stacked and tiered
units, or separate Paragon II base units (requires Paragon Manager™).
Use of Video Redirect is

no longer restricted to the same UMT.

Additionally, end users with the assigned privileges may use the updated
Paragon Manager to perform the redirection. This feature is no longer
restricted to the administrator.