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What is Z-Series technology? Z-Series replaces the traditional KVM switch box with an
innovative chain-like server-to-server arrangement, significantly
reducing cable clutter. Small Computer Interface Modules
(Z-CIMs) connected to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of
each server are linked with standard Category 5e UTP cable and
transmit keyboard, video, and mouse signals to a User Station. A
keyboard, monitor, and mouse plug into the User Station, enabling
the user to select and control up to 42 servers via simple on-screen
user interface menus. Since Z-Series components are plug and
play, servers can be added at any time with no interruption of
server operation.
How is Z-Series unique? Raritan’s innovative Z-Series offers a switchless solution that
enables access and control of multiple servers from a single user
console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse), without consuming
precious rack space. Z-CIMs employ Raritan's unique
communication technology to control up to 42 servers and
eliminate the traditional KVM switch box and all hard-to-manage
server-to-switch cable. It is designed to support the most
challenging demands of server management where space is at a
premium or where systems to be accessed are up to 1,000 feet
away via Category 5 UTP cable.
What are the components of a
Z-Series system? A Z-Series system consists of two components: the KVM Drawer
and Computer Interface Modules (Z-CIMs).
Computer Interface Module (CIM)—connects to the keyboard,
video, and mouse ports of each computer and provides failsafe
computer access with Raritan’s dedicated keyboard/mouse
emulation. Z-CIMs are linked one to the next with a single
Category 5e UTP cable; the last Z-CIM in the chain is linked to the
KVM Drawer.
KVM Drawer – enables a user console (keyboard, mouse, and
monitor) to select and control up to 42 servers via a simple,
on-screen user interface.
Can the Z-Series chain be
added directly to Paragon
without the KVM Drawer? Yes. Z-Series is Paragon Ready™, for convenient, clustered
access and control of high-density rack mounted servers in
large-scale data centers. Connect the first Z-CIM in the chain
directly to Raritan’s Paragon with a single Category 5 UTP cable.