LEGRAND Raritan MasterConsole MCD-104-DUAL User manual

MasterConsole® Digital DUAL
Dual Display Cat5 KVM switches
User Guide
v1.0
Copyright © 2020 Raritan, Inc.
MCD
-DUAL-UserGuide-0A-v1.0
November 2020
255-20-0011-00

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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. Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful
interference.
VCCI Information (Japan)
Raritan is not responsible for damage to this product resulting from accident, disaster, misuse, abuse,
non-Raritan modification of the product, or other events outside of Raritan's reasonable control or not arising
under normal operating conditions.
If a power cable is included with this product, it must be used exclusively for this product.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
Features........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Specifications................................................................................................................................................ 2
Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Rear View ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Installation 6
Console Connection...................................................................................................................................... 6
Select Proper MDCIMs or MDUTPs .............................................................................................................. 7
Computer Connection .................................................................................................................................. 8
Chapter 3 Hotkeys 11
Hotkey Summary Table .............................................................................................................................. 11
Chapter 4 On-Screen Display Interface 13
Login Screen ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Selection Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 14
2nd-tier Selection Menu ................................................................................................................. 15
Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
User Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 18
Port Access Setup............................................................................................................................ 19

Contents
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Viewing Firmware Version ......................................................................................................................... 20
Port Configuration...................................................................................................................................... 20
Video Adjustment....................................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 5 Borderless Mouse Switching 21
Setup .......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Enable Borderless Mouse Switching .......................................................................................................... 23
Using Mouse Switching .............................................................................................................................. 24
Chapter 6 KVM Extension 25
Console Extension ...................................................................................................................................... 25
PC/Server Extension ................................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter 7 Maintenance 29
Firmware Upgrade Procedures .................................................................................................................. 29
Resetting to Factory Defaults ..................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix A Disclaimer 34
FCC Statement............................................................................................................................................ 34
Index 35

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In This Chapter
Overview...............................................................................................................1
Features ................................................................................................................2
Package Contents .................................................................................................2
Specifications........................................................................................................2
Front View ............................................................................................................4
Rear View..............................................................................................................4
Overview
MCD-DUAL switch MCD-104-DUAL and MCD-108-DUAL is a series of KVM
(keyboard/video/mouse) switch that enables you to control multiple
computers from a single set of keyboard, mouse, and dual-monitor. Connect
the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and all computers to an MCD-DUAL switch and
you will be able to switch among computers connected to the MCD-DUAL
switch. If cascading MCD-DUAL switches to form a two-tier MCD-DUAL system,
the number of accessible computers can be expanded up to a maximum of 16
(MCD-104-DUAL)/64 (MCD-108-DUAL) computers. MCD-DUAL switch features
the use of standard Category 5 (Cat5) unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables for
connecting computers. In terms of operation, it provides a friendly OSD
(On-Screen Display) interface for simple system configuration.
Chapter 1
Introduction

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Features
•Console : dual DVI-I (analog & digital) + 2x USB Type-A
•Support high video resolution up to 1920 x 1200@60Hz (VGA), 1920 x
1080@60Hz
•Channel select: 4/8 port two colors of LEDs to indicator each port
operation status (Green-PC select/White-Online)
•Support 2 tiers cascade to access max. 16/64 computers
•Borderless Mouse Switching function to easily switch channels by moving
mouse cursor
•User privileges allow one administrator to set different channel access
rights to maximum of 15 user accounts
•Power switch with lighting: Inter socket
•CAT5 Connector: 8/16 RJ45 ports
•Supports MDCIMs: DVI / HDMI / DP (CAT5 distance max. 45 meter/150
feet)
•Supports MDUTP Cables: VGA + Audio (2/4/6/15 meter)
•Operate with hotkeys on-screen-display menus
•Auto-Skip function to bypass inactive channels; Auto-Scan computers at
variable rates
•Firmware upgradeable
•Rack-mountable
•Backward compatibility with all type of CIMs:
MDCIM-DVI/HDMI/DP
MDUTP20-VGA/ MDUTP40-VGA/ MDUTP60-VGA/ MDUTP150-VGA
Note: CAC and USB Touch screen are NOT supported.
Package Contents
•MCD-DUAL KVM Switch x 1
•Power Cord x 1
•Rackmount Kit x 1 (including brackets and associated screws)
•DVI-I to VGA Adapter x 2
•Quick Setup Guide x 1
Specifications
Model Name
MCD-104-DUAL
MCD-108-DUAL
Console Connections 1 1

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Computer Connections (Dual View) 4 8
Console Selection
Hot-Key
OSD menu
Connectors
Console Port
Keyboard 1 x USB Type A Female (White)
Mouse 1 x USB Type A Female (White)
Video 2 x DVI-I Female (White)
Audio 1 x 3.5mm Audio Jack (Black)
Computer Ports
Direct 8 x RJ45 Female (Black) 16 x RJ45 Female (Black)
Maximum 16 (Cascade) 64 (Cascade)
Firmware Upgrade 1 x micro USB Female
Reset button port 1 x Tact Switch
Power 1 x AC Socket with light power switch
LEDs
Operation
Indication
Online 4 (White) 8 (White)
Selected 4 (Green) 8 (Green)
Power Power-On 1 (White)
Video Resolution 1920 x 1200@60Hz (VGA) ,1920 x 1080@60Hz (DVI) , DDC2B
Power
Maximum Input Power Rating AC 100-240V, 1.5A
Power Consumption DC 12V/5.42A (65W)
Environment
Operating Temp. 0-50°C
Storage Temp. -20°C-60°C
Humidity 0-80% RH , Non-condensing
Physical
Housing Metal
Weight 1830g 1860g
Dimension (L x W x H) 440 x 150 x 44mm
Safety CE/FCC/VCCI/UL
MTBF 140,689 hours 105,038 hours

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Front View
1
Power LED White LED lights on after powering on the MCD-DUAL.
2 Channel LEDs
"inactive" channels with LEDs light off.
"active" channels with White LEDs light on.
"being accessed" channels with Green LEDs light on.
Rear View

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1
Power Socket
Connect the power cord.
2
Power Switch
Toggle the power on or off.
3 USB Port (keyboard) Connect a USB keyboard.
4
USB Port (mouse)
Connect a USB mouse.
5 Audio Output Port
Connect audio input devices, such as speakers or
headphone.
6 2 x DVI-I Connector
(Monitor A/ Monitor B)
Connect monitors. OSD will show on Monitor A only.
(If your monitor does not have a DVI connector, an
appropriate video converter or adapter is required.)
7 Firmware Upgrade Connector
Connect a computer for upgrading the MCD-DUAL's
firmware.
8
Reboot Button
Reboot this KVM switch.
9 Channel Ports Connect to computers, each channel with 2x RJ45 ports.
10 Chassis Ground
An easy-to-connect chassis ground to prevent any
electrical shock.

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Note: Please turn off all MCD-DUAL and computers before system installation.
In This Chapter
Console Connection..............................................................................................6
Select Proper MDCIMs or MDUTPs ......................................................................7
Computer Connection ..........................................................................................8
Console Connection
Connect a USB keyboard/mouse, speaker and monitors to the connectors on
the MCD-DUAL. (If using a VGA monitor, a DVI-I to VGA adapter is required.)
Chapter 2
Installation