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PMG-0B-E
255-30-6100
June 2004
Copyright © 2004 Raritan Computer, Inc.
User Manual
Paragon Manager
Raritan Computer Inc.
400 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
USA
Tel. 1-732-764-8886
Fax. 1-732-764-8887
E-mail: sales@raritan.com
http://www.raritan.com/
Raritan Computer Japan, Inc.
4th Flr. Shinkawa NS Building
1-26-2 Shin-kawa, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 104-0033
Japan
Tel. 81-03-3523-5991
Fax. 81-03-3523-5992
E-mail: sales@raritan.co.jp
http://www.raritan.co.jp
Raritan Computer France
120 Rue Jean Jaures
93200 Levallois-Perret
France
Tel. 33-14-756-2039
Fax. 33-14-756-2061
E-mail: sales.france@raritan.com
http://www.raritan.fr
Raritan Computer U.K. Ltd.
36 Great St. Helen's
London
EC3A 6AP
United Kingdom
Tel. 44-20-7614-7700
Fax. 44-20-7614-7701
E-mail: sales.uk@raritan.com
http://www.raritan.com
Raritan Computer Europe, B.V.
Eglantierbaan 16
2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel
The Netherlands
Tel. 31-10-284-4040
Fax. 31-10-284-4049
E-mail: sales.europe@raritan.com
http://www.raritan.com/
Raritan Computer Taiwan, Inc.
5F, 121, Lane 235,
Pao-Chiao Rd., Hsin Tien
Taipei Hsien
Taiwan, ROC
Tel. 886-2-8919-1333
Fax. 886-2-8919-1338
E-mail: sales.asia@raritan.com
http://www.raritan.com.tw
Raritan Computer Deutschland GmbH
Lichstraße 2
D-45127 Essen
Germany
Tel. 49-201-747-9820
Fax. 49-201-747-9850
E-mail: sales.germany@raritan.com
http://www.raritan.de
Shanghai Representative Office of
Raritan Computer, Inc.
RM 19C-1 Shanghai Shiye Building
18 Caoxi North Road
Shanghai China 2000030
Tel. 86-21-64680475
Fax. 86-21-64627964
E-mail: sales.asia@raritan.com
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  • Page 1 User Manual Paragon Manager Raritan Computer Inc. Raritan Computer Europe, B.V. 400 Cottontail Lane Eglantierbaan 16 2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel Somerset, NJ 08873 The Netherlands Tel. 31-10-284-4040 Tel. 1-732-764-8886 Fax. 31-10-284-4049 Fax. 1-732-764-8887 E-mail: sales.europe@raritan.com E-mail: sales@raritan.com http://www.raritan.com/ http://www.raritan.com/ Raritan Computer Japan, Inc.
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  • Page 3: System Requirements

    Trademark Information Product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Paragon, and its logo is a registered trademark of Raritan Computer, Inc. Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..............1 Paragon Manager Overview ......................1 Log On ............................1 Chapter 2: Operation ..............3 Customize the Paragon Manager Window ................3 Paragon Manager Toolbar.........................4 Device Panel ..........................5 Device View ............................5 View by Channel..........................5 View by Type .............................5 User Panel ..........................6 Create a User ............................6 Delete a User.............................7...
  • Page 6 Table of Figures Figure 1 Paragon Manager Login Window.......................1 Figure 2 UMT Profile Window ..........................1 Figure 3 Paragon Manager Window ........................2 Figure 4 Paragon Manager Window ........................3 Figure 5 View Menu (check marks indicates panels in view) ................3 Figure 6 Device Tree - View by Channel ......................5 Figure 7 Device Tree - View by Type.......................5 Figure 8 User Panel ............................6 Figure 9 Add User Window ..........................6...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: I HAPTER NTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Introduction Paragon Manager Overview Thank you for choosing one of Raritan's Paragon series products! Your Paragon UMT appliance includes Paragon Manager, a management and configuration application that lets you display Device, User, Log, and Outlet information in one coordinated graphical user interface. You can Add, Modify, and Delete Devices, Users, or Groups in your Paragon system from one central location, and specify log events to keep an audit trail of events that are updated in real time.

  • Page 8: Figure 3 Paragon Manager Window

    ARAGON ANAGER ANUAL b. Click [New] to add a new UMT device. Type the name of the device in the UMT field. d. Select the TCP/IP option button if you are using Paragon Manager with a UMT unit that has a network admin (RJ45) port.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Operation

    2: O HAPTER PERATION Chapter 2: Operation Customize the Paragon Manager Window The Paragon Manager window contains the Paragon Manager menu bar and tool bar, the Device panel, User panel, Log panel, and Power Strip View window. You can customize your view by resizing panels or by viewing or hiding any of these components (except for the Device panel).

  • Page 10: Paragon Manager Toolbar

    ARAGON ANAGER ANUAL Paragon Manager Toolbar The Paragon Manager toolbar displays several most commonly used commands as shortcut buttons in order to save you time. UTTON OMMAND Connect: Launches the login dialog for Paragon Manager Disconnect: Disconnects the Paragon Manager session Add User: Adds a new user account in Paragon Manager and the connected Paragon system Delete User: Deletes the user selected in the User View window from Paragon...

  • Page 11: Device Panel

    2: O HAPTER PERATION Device Panel The Device panel displays all devices connected to the Paragon unit to which you are connected. To make control easier, you can view devices by Channel or by Type. Device View View by Channel Click on the View by Channel tab to display devices in a hierarchical tree by channel.

  • Page 12: User Panel

    ARAGON ANAGER ANUAL User Panel The User panel displays users stored on the connected Paragon system and displays each user’s profile. Double-click on a user to display the User Information window. As Administrator, you can change account properties for users selected in this window. Figure 8 User Panel Create a User 1.

  • Page 13: Delete A User

    2: O HAPTER PERATION 4. The Security Groups field is automatically populated, based on the defaults of the Paragon unit to which you are connected. To change the assigned Security Groups, click [Set Security Group] and change the default groups (please consult your Paragon User Guide for more information on Security Groups).

  • Page 14: View User Properties

    ARAGON ANAGER ANUAL View User Properties Administrators can modify user properties from the Paragon Manager interface as needed. 1. In the User panel, click on the user whose properties you want to modify. 2. On the Users menu, click Property. The User Information window appears. Figure 11 User Information Window 3.

  • Page 15: Load Profiles

    2: O HAPTER PERATION Load Profiles Use the Load Profiles command to restore previously backed-up Paragon Overview files. 1. On the Users menu, click Load Profiles. The Confirm Load User Profile window appears. Figure 13 Confirm Load User Profile Window 2.

  • Page 16: Log Panel

    ARAGON ANAGER ANUAL Log Panel Edit Event Log Settings The Log panel located at the base of the Paragon Manager window displays events that occur in your Paragon system. As an Administrator, you can record and configure standard events and message filters, and set severity levels for events, color-coding them for easier identification.

  • Page 17: Power Strip Window

    2: O HAPTER PERATION Power Strip Window The Power Strip window is a mobile display of Raritan Remote Power Control Strips connected to your Paragon unit. Each node in the Power Strip tree represents a power strip; click on the + and – signs to expand and collapse the view of devices plugged into each of the serially-controlled Power Strip outlets.

  • Page 18: Power Strip Outlet Associations

    ARAGON ANAGER ANUAL Power Strip Outlet Associations You can assign specific devices to unassigned Power Strip Outlets from the Paragon Manager interface. 1. Ensure that the Power Strip View window is in view. Expand the Power Strip tree so you can see the outlet to which you plan to assign the selected device.

  • Page 19: System Setup

    2: O HAPTER PERATION System Setup The System Setting command allows you to adjust system settings such system name, operation mode, and others, as described below. 1. On the Setup menu, click System Setting. The System Setting window appears. Figure 19 System Setting Window 2.

  • Page 20: Paragon Manager Help

    ARAGON ANAGER ANUAL Paragon Manager Help On the Help menu, click Index to view an online Paragon Manager help. On the Help menu, click About Paragon Manager to view the Paragon Manager About window, which displays the product name and version information (you may need this information if you call Raritan Technical Support).

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Updating Paragon Ii Firmware

    3: U II F HAPTER PDATING ARAGON IRMWARE Chapter 3: Updating Paragon II Firmware To take advantage of the latest features and ensure the best performance of your Paragon system, upload the newest levels of firmware onto each component of your Paragon configuration. Paragon Manager will facilitate the transfer of firmware to your Paragon II units.

  • Page 22: Update Paragon Matrix Switch(Es) Using A Serial Connection

    ARAGON ANAGER ANUAL Update Paragon Matrix Switch(es) Using a Serial Connection 1. Connect one end of the Paragon Download cable (included with all Paragon units and all User Stations) to the port labeled Admin on the back of the unit (DB9F). Connect the other end of the cable to the serial port of any computer with Paragon Update installed.

  • Page 23: Appendix A: Faqs

    3: U II F HAPTER PDATING ARAGON IRMWARE Appendix A: FAQs UESTION NSWER How do I connect to a Paragon On the Session menu, click Select (or click on the Connect shortcut System / add a Paragon System to button in the toolbar). the Connect List? When the Login window appears, select the Paragon device to which you wish to connect from the drop-down list.
  • Page 24 ARAGON ANAGER ANUAL UESTION NSWER the events for which you want to receive notice and uncheck the events you do not wish to see. The drop down list on the right of the window offers Administrators the ability to set severity levels for events. Select an event in the tree, and then select a severity level from the list.

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