Chapter 1: Getting Started; Masterconsole Mx4 Overview; Product Features - Raritan MasterConsole MX48 Installation And Operation Manual

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

MasterConsole MX4 Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of Raritan Computer's MasterConsole MX4! MX4 is a matrix KVM switch that
enables up to four simultaneous users to select and operate connected computers. Each user will have exclusive
control of any selected computer. The MX4 can be configured to allow sharing of videos among users.
Each user is provided with an on-screen user interface (OSUI) menu to facilitate operation. A LCD display on the
MX4 front panel continuously displays the status of the system, and front-panel control buttons enable the
administrator to perform maintenance functions and define system operation parameters. The firmware control
program can be upgraded via a built-in communication port.
Raritan's unique emulation technology dedicates a keyboard and mouse emulator for each computer to ensure that
each computer always "sees" its own keyboard and mouse, ensuring flawless boot up and operation.

Product Features

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Models to connect 8, 16, or 32 computers with up to 4 user consoles
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Ability to cascade units to control up to 256 computers
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Locate computers, cascaded units, or user consoles (keyboard, monitor, mouse) up to 325 feet away from the
MX4 or up to 1000 feet away using Cat5 Reach
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Easy to install tangle proof, double-shielded coaxial cable in lengths of 2, 6.5, 13, 20, and 30 feet
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Built in dedicated keyboard and mouse emulators for flawless operation
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Includes Keep-alive design to ensure non-stop computer operation in case of power loss to the switch
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Supports high-resolution video to 1600 x 1280
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Allows a mix PCs, Macs, Suns, Alphas, RS/6000s, HP9000s, USB and SGIs
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Contains a powerful on-screen user interface for simple operation and system management
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Assigns meaningful names to connected computers and select from pop-up, on-screen menus
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Stores up to 128 user names, each with personalized operating profile and optional password for security
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Contains individual user-controlled functions to AutoSkip inactive channels and to AutoScan computers at
variable rates
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Engineered with multilevel security to ensure authorized access to each computer by each user
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Expand capabilities by cascading MX4 units using 1, 2, 3, or 4 ports—unused user ports available for local user
consoles
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Offers PublicView video sharing features with several options for users to share video with follow along and
camp-on actions
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OSUI supports French and German keyboard layouts
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Has a front panel LCD display status of user ports
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Available on-site firmware upgrades via built-in RJ11 administration port
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Is compatible with MasterConsole C Model, S Model, X Model, and P Model
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Add on optional 19" rack mount brackets
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OverView—an optional PC Windows feature—facilitates on-line, real-time monitoring, tracking, system
administration, as well as reporting from an industry standard PC (see Appendix D: OverView Program)
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