Z-Series
A Z-Series system consists of two components:
the User Station and
Computer Interface
Modules (Z-CIMs).

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When you're ready
to take control.™

The ultimate space saver
Raritan’s innovative Z-Series enables access and control of multiple servers from a single user console (keyboard, monitor, and mouse), without consuming precious rack space. Z-Series Z4200U employs 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, including:

• Densely packed 1U and 2U rack mount servers
• Corporate data centers, ISPs, co-location, and Web hosting facilities
• Computer test labs, call centers, help desks, and training rooms

Simplified installation with less cable
Z-Series replaces the traditional KVM switch-to-multiple-server cabling configuration 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 via Raritan’s unique DirectConnect technology are linked with standard Category 5 UTP cable and transmit the 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. Servers can be added at any time without interrupting server operation.

Seamless interface to Raritan’s
enterprise-class Paragon®
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 Ver. 2.5 with a single
Category 5 UTP cable.