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Copyright ©2008 Raritan Computer, Inc.
MCC-0F-E
June 2008
255-80-3100
User Manual
MCC4, MCC8, MCC16
MCC4R, MCC8R, MCC16R
MCC8RD, MCC16RD
Raritan Computer Inc.
400 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
USA
Tel. 1-732-764-8886
Fax. 1-732-764-8887
E-mail: sales@raritan.com
http://www.raritan.com/
Raritan Computer Japan, Inc.
4th Flr. Shinkawa NS Building
1-26-2 Shin-kawa, Chuo-ku
Tokyo 104-0033
Japan
Tel. 81-03-3523-5991
Fax. 81-03-3523-5992
E-mail: sales@raritan.co.jp
http://www.raritan.co.jp
Raritan Computer France
120 Rue Jean Jaures
93200 Levallois-Perret
France
Tel. 33-14-756-2039
Fax. 33-14-756-2061
E-mail: sales.france@raritan.com
http://www.raritan.fr
Raritan Computer U.K. Ltd.
36 Great St. Helen's
London
EC3A 6AP
United Kingdom
Tel. 44 20 7614 7700
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Germany
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  • Page 1 User Manual MCC4, MCC8, MCC16 MCC4R, MCC8R, MCC16R MCC8RD, MCC16RD 1F61 I.T.E. LI STED Copyright ©2008 Raritan Computer, Inc. MCC-0F-E June 2008 255-80-3100 Raritan Computer Inc. Raritan Computer Europe, B.V. 400 Cottontail Lane Eglantierbaan 16 2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel...

  • Page 3: Fcc Information

    FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ...1 MasterConsole II Overview ... 1 Product Photos... 1 Product Features ... 2 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION ...1 Getting Started ... 1 Quick-Start Operation: ... 1 One-Tier and Two-Tier Configurations... 2 CHAPTER 3: ONE-TIER CONFIGURATION ...3 Installation... 3 Configuration ...
  • Page 6 MasterConsole II Configuration Diagrams... 30 APPENDIX E: GLOSSARY ...33 APPENDIX F: TROUBLESHOOTING ...35...
  • Page 7 Figure 23 Default MasterConsole II Channel IDs and Names ... 16 Figure 24 Edit Names and Scan Rate Menu (Base MasterConole II)... 16 Figure 25 Edit Names and Scan Rate Menu (Second-Tier MCC8) ... 17 Figure 26 Selection Menu (Two-Tier, Base MasterConsole II) ... 18 Figure 27 Selection Menu (Two-Tier, Second Tier Unit) ...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: I HAPTER NTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Introduction MasterConsole II Overview Raritan's keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switches are engineered to provide reliable, cost-effective, central control of multiple computers. This eliminates the cost and clutter of unnecessary equipment, reclaims space, and improves productivity for a host of applications. MasterConsole II enables control of any mix of 2 to 256 computers from a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

  • Page 10: Product Features

    Product Features • MCC Models available for 4, 8, or 16 computers • “Keep-alive” emulation ensures non-stop computer operation in the event of power loss to the switch • High-resolution video – 1600 x 1200 • Tangle-proof, double-shielded coaxial cable in lengths from 2 to 30 feet •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Installation

    2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Chapter 2: Installation Getting Started MasterConsole II is designed for quick, easy installation and operation. Follow the steps for either one-tier or two-tier configuration to be up and running within minutes: 1. Install MasterConsole II (connect computers). 2.

  • Page 12: One-Tier And Two-Tier Configurations

    One-Tier and Two-Tier Configurations MasterConsole II can be configured in one or two tiers, depending on the number of computers you want to control. In a one-tier configuration, only computers are connected to a single MasterConsole II unit. In a two-tier configuration, either a computer or another MasterConsole unit is connected to each channel of the base MasterConsole II unit.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3: One-Tier Configuration

    3: O HAPTER ONFIGURATION Chapter 3: One-Tier Configuration Installation 1. Shut down and power OFF all computers to be connected to MasterConsole II. 2. Plug a keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the rear panel of the MasterConsole II. Mouse Port Keyboard Port Monitor Port...

  • Page 14: Figure 8 Cable Adapters To Convert Ps/2 To At

    Figure 8 Cable Adapters to Convert PS/2 to AT 6. Power ON the connected computer. 7. Select the connected computer by pressing the corresponding front panel button. Verify that the monitor attached to MasterConsole II displays the video for the connected computer. Use the keyboard and mouse attached to MasterConsole II to verify that they operate the connected computer.

  • Page 15: Configuration

    3: O HAPTER ONFIGURATION Configuration The Configuration Menu is used to specify your MasterConsole II configuration and to set/change operation parameters. 1. Activate on-screen user interface by pressing the hot-key (<Scroll Lock> by default) twice rapidly. 2. Press <F4> to access the Configuration Menu. The Connected field displays the Channel ID and Name of the currently selected computer.

  • Page 16: Assigning Names And Scan Rates

    <¯> keys to select the key, <Caps Lock>, <Scroll Lock>, <Num Lock>, left <Shift>, or left <Alt> to be used. This feature enables the user to switch back to a previous channel by pressing the selected key twice rapidly. There is no need to activate the OSUI.

  • Page 17: Using Masterconsole Ii Security Feature

    3: O HAPTER ONFIGURATION Note: If your MasterConsole II is a 16-channel model, MCC16, use the <Page Up>/<Page Down> keys to view the next or previous group of eight channels. Using MasterConsole II Security Feature You can restrict access to MasterConsole II. The Administration Menu is used to turn security on/OFF and to change the Administrator's Password and the five authorized user passwords.

  • Page 18: Operation: Using On-Screen User Interface (Osui)

    interval. If the system will remains inactive (no keyboard or mouse operation) for this time interval, the next user is required to enter a password to access the MasterConsole II. To change the Administration Password: Move to Change Passwords, where Admin will be highlighted.

  • Page 19: Setting Autoscan

    3: O HAPTER ONFIGURATION 3. To select a computer: Use the <Page Up>/<Page Down> or < >/< > keys to highlight the desired computer and press <Enter> When the Selection Menu is sorted by Channel ID, press the desired computer's Key number (shown in the left-hand column);...
  • Page 20 The light above the selected Channel button turns green, video from the selected computer displays on screen and you may now operate the selected computer. d. The Channel ID and Name will be displayed on the screen for the time interval specified in the Configuration Menu.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Two-Tier Configuration

    4: T HAPTER ONFIGURATION Chapter 4: Two-Tier Configuration You may cascade MasterConsole II units to create a two-tier configuration. In a two-tier configuration, a mix of devices – computers and MasterConsoles – may be connected to the channels of the first tier-referred to as the base MasterConsole II. The second-tier MasterConsole may be any combination of MasterConsole IIs, or MasterConsole P Models, which may be banked.

  • Page 22: Installation

    Installation Install Base Unit (First-Tier) MasterConsole II 1. Plug the keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the MasterConsole II back panel. Mouse Port Keyboard Port Monitor Port Figure 18 MasterConsole II Rear Panel Figure 19 Two-Tier Configuration Cabling Detail 2.

  • Page 23: Connect Second-Tier Masterconsole(S) To The Base Unit

    Channel #1 button on the front panel during a subsequent power ON process. For MasterConsole P Model: Turn the power switch on. 1. Repeat steps 4a through 4c to connect additional second-tier MasterConsole units to the base MasterConsole II.

  • Page 24: Figure 20 Configuration Menu (Two-Tier)

    For example, the y ..c . . Device field indicates the following: an 8-channel MasterConsole II MCC8 model is connected to the first channel on the base MasterConsole II, an 8-channel MasterConsole P Model is connected to the sixth channel, and computers are connected (or to be connected) to all other channels.
  • Page 25 4: T HAPTER ONFIGURATION Note: If you specify a MasterConsole P Model, a pop-up box will prompt for banking information. See One-Tier Configuration for instructions on setting/changing other operational parameters (AutoScan, AutoSkip, ID Display, hot-key, Menu Display, PowerSave).

  • Page 26: Assigning Names And Scan Rates

    II U ASTER ONSOLE ANUAL Assigning Names and Scan Rates When you specify non-computer devices (MasterConsole units) connected to base MasterConsole II channels, these devices are automatically assigned default names in the base MasterConsole II Selection Menu. In addition, since computers can be connected to each channel of a second-tier MasterConsole, a page is automatically created for each second-tier MasterConsole in the Selection Menu, listing Channel IDs with default names for each channel.

  • Page 27: Figure 25 Edit Names And Scan Rate Menu (Second-Tier Mcc8)

    HAPTER ONFIGURATION Figure 25 Edit Names and Scan Rate Menu (Second-Tier MCC8) 3. Use the <Tab>, <Shift-Tab> or < >/< > keys to move the cursor to the line you want to edit. Use < >/< > to move within a line.

  • Page 28: Using Masterconsole Ii Security Features

    Using MasterConsole II Security Features Follow instructions for Security in Using MasterConsole II’s Security Feature (One-Tier). Important: You must use the On-Screen User Interface to operate a two-tier configuration. There is no front panel operation available. Operating MasterConsole II Selecting a Computer 1.
  • Page 29 4: T HAPTER ONFIGURATION the Status column of the second-tier Selection Menu indicates that the status of the computer is undetermined. Snn indicates the individual Scan Rate of nn seconds. As the computer status changes (active/inactive), the MCC updates the Status column periodically.

  • Page 31: Chapter 5: Remote Access Using Cat5 Reach

    5: R HAPTER EMOTE CCESS SING Chapter 5: Remote Access Using Cat5 Reach Raritan's Cat5 Reach can be used to extend the user console up to 650 feet away. Please see the Cat5 Reach manual for installation procedure. The MasterConsole II with Cat5 Reach provides: •...
  • Page 32 II U ASTER ONSOLE ANUAL...

  • Page 33: Appendix A: Specifications

    A: S PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Appendix A: Specifications Main Unit Desktop Model MCC4 (4–channel model) MCC8 (8–channel model) MCC16 (16–channel model) 15.4”(W) x 9”(D) x 3.5”(H) Power 115V/230V (Auto Sensing) 60 Hz / 50 Hz 0.2A/0.1A Rackmount Model MCC4R (4–channel model) 19”(W) x 9”(D) x 1.75”(H)

  • Page 34: Accessories

    0.5 lbs (0.2 kg) Power No external power required User Port (local access) 6 pin k/b & mouse, HD15 Connection to PC/switch Cable kit CCPT06 or CCP10E required URKVM (Receiver for Category 5 UTP cable) Dimensions 4.3" (W) x 3.6"(D) x 1.0" (H)

  • Page 35: Appendix B: System Default Settings

    B: S PPENDIX YSTEM EFAULT ETTINGS Appendix B: System Default Settings UNCTION Administration Password AutoScan AutoScan mode AutoSkip Channel-Specific Scan Rate Device Global Scan Rate Hot Key ID Display Interval MasterConsole II unit configuration PowerSave PowerSave delay time (Green Mode) Remote Time Out interval Security Security activation delay time...
  • Page 36 II U ASTER ONSOLE ANUAL...

  • Page 37: Appendix C: On-Screen User Interface Function Keys

    C: O PPENDIX CREEN NTERFACE Appendix C: On-Screen User Interface Function Keys Use the following Function Keys while using On-Screen User Interface: RESS <F1> Go to the Help Menu; get a list of all the Function keys <F2> Go to the Selection Menu; view the list of channels or select a channel <F3>...
  • Page 38 II U ASTER ONSOLE ANUAL...

  • Page 39: Appendix D: Masterconsole Ii Configurations

    D: M II C PPENDIX ASTER ONSOLE ONFIGURATIONS Appendix D: MasterConsole II Configurations Programming MasterConsole II at Power Up MasterConsole II Product Design Background and Considerations • User connection and operation of MasterConsole II is through the unit's local KVM port (marked Keyboard, Monitor, Mouse - Din 6F,HD15F, Din 6F) on the back panel of each MasterConsole II.

  • Page 40: Figure 30 Basic One-Tier Configurations

    II U ASTER ONSOLE ANUAL MasterConsole II Configuration Diagrams Basic MasterConsole II One-Tier Configurations Figure 30 Basic One-Tier Configurations MasterConsole II Two-Tier Configuration with Remote Access Kit Figure 31 One-Tier with Remote Access Kit...

  • Page 41: Figure 32 Two-Tier Configuration Of Up To 256 Computers

    D: M II C PPENDIX ASTER ONSOLE ONFIGURATIONS MasterConsole II Two-Tier Configuration Figure 32 Two-Tier Configuration of up to 256 Computers MasterConsole II Two-Tier Configuration with MasterConsole P Model Figure 33 Two-Tier Configuration with MasterConsole P Model...

  • Page 42: Figure 34 Two-Tier Configuration With Satellite Unit

    II U ASTER ONSOLE ANUAL MasterConsole II Two-Tier Configuration with Satellite Unit Figure 34 Two-Tier Configuration with Satellite Unit...
  • Page 43 E: G PPENDIX LOSSARY Appendix E: Glossary Administration Menu Used to restrict access to MasterConsole II; toggle Security ON/OFF and to change Administrator’s Password and up to five User Passwords. Administration Password The only Password with access to the Administration Menu, through the Administration password prompt.
  • Page 44 On-Screen User Series of Menus displayed on the monitor that can be used, through Interface (OSUI) keystrokes, to operate MasterConsole II. All keystrokes are captured and interpreted as MasterConsole II commands. PowerSave Allows a properly equipped monitor to operate in low-energy mode. Remote Console Keyboard, monitor, and mouse plugged into the Remote access kit.
  • Page 45 MasterConsole II locks A short-term solution to the problem is to try to recover operation by (unable input turning the MasterConsole II power switch off and on. Then, if keystrokes) when necessary, restart all PCs. The long-term method of avoiding this particular PC is selected, problem is to power MasterConsole from a UPS.
  • Page 46 ROBLEM MasterConsole II locks specific channel, then connect the mouse directly to the PC. If the (unable to control mouse problem persists, then the PC's mouse port is out of order. Otherwise, functions) when contact your dealer or Raritan Computer. particular PC is selected, b.

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