Raritan P2-USTIP1, User Manual

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What is USTIP? USTIP is the easiest, fastest, most reliable way to remotely access
and manage multiple servers connected to a Paragon II - no matter
where you are or where your servers are located.
How does USTIP
work? USTIP connects to the Cat5 Paragon switch. Using Raritan’s
powerful frame-grabber and compression technology, it captures,
digitizes, and compresses the video signal before transmitting to a
remote PC.
What level of control
does a USTIP remote
user have over attached
Target Servers? The remote user has direct access and total control of target servers
for maintenance, administration, and troubleshooting, from running
GUI applications to BIOS-level troubleshooting, and even rebooting.
Remote Access
Software has been
available for a long
time. What makes
USTIP different? With USTIP, the USTIP software runs only on the USTIP unit itself,
not on each individual Target Server. Traditional Remote Access
Software solutions require software to be loaded and running on
each Target Server, which must offer a supporting Operating
System. This can create compatibility, performance, and reliability
issues on mission critical Target Servers.
What remote access
connection methods
can USTIP
accommodate? USTIP provides network administrators with a choice of remote
access via Internet, LAN/WAN, or dial-up modem. That means
servers can be accessed both in and out of band, so remote access to
mission-critical target servers is always available - even if the
network is down.
What types of
computers can USTIP
remotely control? USTIP connects directly to Paragon, and therefore supports SUN,
Mac, Serial, etc.
Is special software
required for the Remote
PC? Use USTIP with Raritan Multi-Platform Client or Raritan Remote
Client; please speak with your Raritan reseller for additional
information.
Which Raritan KVM
Switches will work
with USTIP? Currently, USTIP is supported with the Paragon II line of switches.
Can I continue to
access my KVM
configuration locally? Yes. USTIP features a special Direct Analog User port for direct
access to the KVM configuration. This pass through port provides an
additional local access point, which is especially important for single
user switches or for providing critical access to servers if the
network is down.
Does USTIP support
LDAP/RADIUS? No; it must be part of a Paragon configuration, and requires the
Paragon username and password.