Chapter 6 Kvm Extension; Console Extension - LEGRAND Raritan MasterConsole MCD-104-DUAL User Manual

Chapter 6

Console Extension

KVM Extension
The Cat5 Reach DVI HD KVM extender can locate the user up to 330 feet (100
meters) apart from a PC/server and KVM switch. There are two types of Cat5
Reach DVI HD devices: one is the transmitter (C5R-DVI-HD-TX), and the other is
the receiver (C5R-DVI-HD-RX).
This chapter explains how to connect the Cat5 Reach DVI HD as console or
server extensions for the MCD-DUAL.
In This Chapter
Console Extension ............................................................................................... 25
PC/Server Extension ........................................................................................... 27
Primary Monitor Connection
1. Use a DVI cable to connect the DVI port (Monitor A) of the MCD-DUAL and
DVI-IN port of the first C5R-DVI-HD-TX.
2. Use a USB type A-B cable to connect either USB mouse or keyboard port of
the MCD-DUAL and the USB port of the first C5R-DVI-HD-TX.
3. Connect the speaker port of the MCD-DUAL and the speaker port of the
first C5R-DVI-HD-TX with an audio cable
4. Plug a USB keyboard and a USB mouse into the USB ports of the first
C5R-DVI-HD-TX.
5. Plug the primary DVI monitor (for local console) into the DVI-OUT port of
the first C5R-DVI-HD-TX.
6. Connect the primary DVI monitor (for remote console) to the DVI-OUT port
of the first C5R-DVI-HD- RX.
7. Plug a USB keyboard and a USB mouse into the USB ports of the first
C5R-DVI-HD-RX.
8. Plug a speaker into the USB port of the first C5R-DVI-HD-RX.
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