Ports & interfaces
| Audio connections |
N |
| Video port type |
VGA |
| Keyboard port type |
USB |
| Number of computers controlled |
1 |
| DC-in jack |
N |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
1 |
| Mouse port type |
USB |
Power
| USB powered |
N |
| External power adapter |
N |
Networking
| Cabling technology |
10/100Base-T(X) |
Performance
| Number of users |
1 user(s) |
Additionally
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN connection |
Y |
| AC adapter bundled |
N |
To provide an additional level of security for accessing and managing data center equipment, Paragon II 4.3 delivers the first smart card and common access card (CAC) reader solution for a KVM switch. The Paragon II KVM Smart Card Reader solution is compliant with the U.S. Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) standards – is ideal for government, financial and other sectors that require the additional layer of user authentication provided by the use of smart card technology. The reader is built into a user station model, and requires the use of a Paragon II CIM.
The user station includes all the features and capabilities of the original Paragon II Enhanced User Station – including the highest video screen resolutions over the greatest distance. In addition to the user station, Raritan has developed a USB Computer Interface Module (CIM) for use specifically with the new security solution. The user station and CIM work with existing Paragon II KVM switches with a simple software update.
Raritan’s Paragon II Common Access Card (CAC) solution enables government users to enforce HSPD-12 security regulations, while maintaining convenient access to IT equipment. Partnering with SCM Microsystems – an industry leader in smart card technology – the Paragon II Enhanced User Station/C integrates SCM’s standards-compliant reader. As a result, Paragon II now provides IT users and administrators with a single, universal smart card interface to each connected server.
