Raritan Introduces Paragon II, a Game-Changing KVM Management Appliance

Strategic Insights -

Raritan Computer, Inc. has announced the launch of Paragon II, a cutting-edge, enterprise-class KVM management appliance designed to simplify and streamline the management of servers and data center equipment. This innovative solution offers advanced point-and-click administration capabilities, seamless connectivity to servers from inside and outside the data center, and full keyboard and mouse control of servers through direct out-of-band KVM connections and the Internet.

Key Takeaways:

  • Paragon II supports up to 128 servers and devices per appliance, reducing the number of KVM switches required in large data centers by over 50%.
  • The higher-port density of Paragon II enables a single unit to manage more than 1,500 servers and related network equipment.
  • The new stacking architecture of Paragon II simplifies KVM cabling between 'tiers' by replacing multiple pass-through cables with a single expansion cable, saving up to 32 cables per switch.
  • Raritan's CommandCenter can be used to aggregate multiple Paragons, as well as other Raritan products, for one enterprise view and to manage up to 10,000 servers and devices.
  • Paragon II is ideally suited for corporate data centers, server farms, Web-hosting facilities, Internet Service Providers, and hardware and software testing labs.
  • Dell Inc. has chosen Paragon II to manage two data centers that are part of Dell's Enterprise System Test Lab, with over 100 Paragon II switches with IP-Reach remote access capabilities managing over 1,500 servers and related network equipment.
  • Raritan's Paragon II solution provides the performance, security, and flexibility necessary to optimally manage system test labs, enabling collaboration with development teams regardless of their location.

Statistics:

  • Over 50% reduction in the number of KVM switches required due to the higher-port density of Paragon II
  • Up to 32 cables saved per switch due to the new stacking architecture of Paragon II
  • 100+ Paragon II switches with IP-Reach remote access capabilities used by Dell to manage over 1,500 servers and related network equipment
  • 3 years of successful market presence of Raritan's Paragon Cat5-based analog solution

Sources:

  • "Raritan Introduces Paragon II" press release, February 2, 2023, PR Newswire
  • Raritan Computer, Inc., "About Paragon II", http://www.raritan.com/
  • Raritan Computer, Inc., "Paragon Manager Advanced Management and Administration Software", http://www.raritan.com/
  • Dell Inc., "Dell Chooses Raritan's Paragon II for Enterprise System Test Lab", http://www.dell.com/