Raritan MCC4 User manual

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MCC4, MCC8, MCC16
MCC4R, MCC8R, MCC16R
MCC8RD, MCC16RD

Copyright © 1999
Raritan Computer, Inc.
Ver. 0C, AUG, 2000
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MCC4, MCC8, MCC16
MCC4R, MCC8R, MCC16R
MCC8RD, MCC16RD
Raritan CComputer, IInc.
400 Cottontail Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873
U.S.A.
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
http://www.raritan.com
Raritan CComputer EEurope, BB.V.
Eglantierbaan 16
2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel
The Netherlands
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Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
http://www.raritan.com
Raritan CComputer TTaiwan, IInc.
5F,121,Lane 235,Pao-Chiao Rd,
Hsin-Tien City,Taipei Hsien
Taiwan,ROC
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Fax [phone]
E-mail:[email protected]
http://www.raritan.com
Raritan CComputer JJapan, IInc.
Kuga Building 7F, 11-6
Kuramae 4-chome Taitoo-Ku
Tokyo 111-0051, Japan
Tel. [phone]
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Email [email protected]
http://www.raritan.com

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 instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful interference.
Product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of their respective companies. MasterConsole MX4, MasterConsole, and
their respective logos are registered trademarks of Raritan Computer, Inc. PS/2,
RS/6000, and PC/AT are registered trademarks of the International Business
Machines Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems. Alpha is a registered trade-
mark of Digital Equipment Corporation. HP9000 is a registered trademark of
Hewlett Packard. SGI is a registered trademark of Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Japanese Approvals

Table of Contents
FCC INFORMATION I
TABLE OF CONTENTS II
TABLE OF FIGURES III
WELCOME 1
OVERVIEW 1
FEATURES 1
ONE-TIER AND TWO-TIER CONFIGURATIONS 2
GETTING STARTED 3
ONE-TIER CONFIGURATION 4
INSTALLING MASTERCONSOLE II (ONE-TIER) 4
CONFIGURING MASTERCONSOLE II (ONE-TIER) 6
ASSIGNING NAMES AND SCAN RATES (ONE-TIER) 8
USING MASTERCONSOLE II SECURITY FEATURE (ONE-TIER) 10
Passwords 10
Turning Security on/off and Changing Passwords: 10
OPERATING MASTERCONSOLE II
USING ON-SCREEN USER INTERFACE (ONE-TIER) 12
Selecting a Computer 12
Setting AutoScan 14
OPERATING MASTERCONSOLE II
USING FRONT PANEL BUTTONS (ONE-TIER) 14

TWO-TIER CONFIGURATION 16
INSTALLING MASTERCONSOLE II (TWO-TIER) 16
Install Base Unit (First-Tier) MasterConsole II 16
Connect Second-Tier MasterConsole(s) to the Base Unit 17
Connect Computers to Second-Tier MasterConsole(s) 18
CONFIGURING THE BASE MASTERCONSOLE II (TWO-TIER) 19
ASSIGNING NAMES AND SCAN RATES (TWO-TIER) 21
USING THE MASTERCONSOLE II SECURITY FEATURES (TWO-TIER) 23
OPERATING MASTERCONSOLE II (TWO-TIER) 23
Selecting a Computer 23
REMOTE ACCESS USING CAT5 REACH 27
APPENDICES 28
SYSTEM DEFAULT SETTINGS 28
ON-SCREEN USER INTERFACE FUNCTION KEYS 29
MASTERCONSOLE CONFIGURATIONS AND
PROGRAMMING MASTERCONSOLE II AT POWER UP 30
MasterConsole II product Design Background and Considerations 30
Programming MasterConsole II 30
MASTERCONSOLE II CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS 31
GLOSSARY 34
TROUBLESHOOTING 38
SPECIFICATIONS 41
Main Unit 41
Universal Cable Kits 42
Accessories 42
Remote Access Kit 42

TABLE OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1. ONE-TIER CONFIGURATION 2
FIGURE 2. TWO-TIER CONFIGURATION (WITH OPTIONAL REMOTE ACCESS) 2
FIGURE 3. MASTERCONSOLE II BACK PANEL 4
FIGURE 4. ONE-TIER CONFIGURATION CABLING DETAILS 5
FIGURE 5. CABLE ADAPTERS TO CONVERT PS/2 TO AT 5
FIGURE 6. MASTERCONSOLE II FRONT PANEL 6
FIGURE 7. MASTERCONSOLE II FRONT PANEL (CHANNEL LIGHTS) 6
FIGURE 8. CONFIGURATION MENU 6
FIGURE 9. EDIT NAMES AND SCAN RATE MENU (ONE-TIER) 9
FIGURE 10. ADMINISTRATION MENU 11
FIGURE 11. SELECTION MENU (ONE-TIER, SORTED BY CHANNEL ID) 12
FIGURE 12. TWO-TIER CONFIGURATION (WITH OPTIONAL REMOTE ACCESS KIT) 16
FIGURE 13. TWO-TIER CONFIGURATION CABLING DETAILS 17
FIGURE 14. CONFIGURATION MENU (TWO-TIER) 19
FIGURE 15. DEVICE TYPES 20
FIGURE 16. DEVICE FIELD 20
FIGURE 17. DEFAULT MASTERCONSOLE II CHANNEL IDS AND NAMES 21
FIGURE 18. EDIT NAMES AND SCAN RATE MENU (BASE MASTERCONSOLE II) 22
FIGURE 19. EDIT NAMES AND SCAN RATE MENU (SECOND-TIER MCC8) 23
FIGURE 20. SELECTION MENU (TWO-TIER, BASE MASTERCONSOLE II) 25
FIGURE 21. SELECTION MENU (TWO-TIER, SECOND TIER) 26
FIGURE 22. REMOTE ACCESS WITH CAT5 REACH 27
FIGURE 23. TWO-TIER CONFIGURATION WITH SATELLITE UNIT 27
FIGURE 24. BASIC ONE-TIER CONFIGURATIONS 31
FIGURE 25. ONE-TIER WITH REMOTE ACCESS KIT 31
FIGURE 26. TWO-TIER CONFIGURATION OF UP TO 256 COMPUTERS 32
FIGURE 27. TWO-TIER CONFIGURATION WITH MASTERCONSOLE P MODEL 32
FIGURE 28. TWO-TIER CONFIGURATION WITH SATELLITE UNIT 33

Welcome
Overview
Raritan's keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switches are engineered to pro-
vide 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. MasterConsole II user
interface provides simple on-screen control and system management.
Raritan's unique emulation technology dedicates a keyboard/mouse
emulator for each computer to ensure that each computer always 'sees'
its own keyboard and mouse. This means smooth, flawless switching
and operation, even when computers are running the most demanding
operating systems.
Features
·Models for 4, 8, or 16 computers
·Mix any brand PCs, Macs, Suns, Alphas, RS/6000s, HP9000s, SGIs
·“Keep-alive” emulation ensures non-stop computer operation in the
event of power loss to the switch
·High resolution video-1600x1280
·Tangle-proof, double-shielded coaxial cable from 6.5, to 30 feet
·On-screen user interface for simple control and system management
·Assign meaningful names to computers for quick identification and
selection
·Operate with front panel buttons or hot-keys with on-screen menus
·AutoSkip function to bypass inactive channels
·AutoScan computers at variable rates
·Password Security to ensure authorized access to computers
·Optional Dual Remote access capability with Cat5 Reach
·Compatible with MasterView ready MasterConsole P Models (MCPn)
·Cascade from a multi-user MasterConsole MX4
·One year warranty for parts and labor
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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. See
Figure 1. In a two-tier configuration, either a computer or another
MasterConsole unit is connected to each channel of the base
MasterConsole II unit. See Figure 2.
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Figure 1. One-Tier Configuration
Figure 2. Two-Tier Configuration (With optional Remote Access)

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. Configure MasterConsole II.
3. Assign computer names and set channel-specific Scan
Rates for attached computers.
4. Turn ON security and change passwords if you want to
restrict access to computers connected to MasterConsole II.
5. Operate using On-Screen User Interface or front panel buttons.
6. Install optional Cat5 Reach for remote console or satellite unit.
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Quick-Start Operation
After you connect computers to your MasterConsole II
you may wish to explore MasterConsole II operation
with the default names and parameters.
You may operate using the front panel buttons and/or
the On-Screen User Interface. To activate On-Screen
User Interface, press the <ScrollLock>> key twice
rapidly. The Selection Menu will appear. To select a
computer, use the <Ï>/<Ð>keys to highlight the
desired channel (computer) and press <Enter>or
press the desired computer's Key number (located in
the left-hand column). To select another computer,
use front panel buttons or re-activate the On-Screen
User Interface.

One-Tier Configuration
Installing MasterConsole II (One-Tier)
1. Shut down and power off all computers to be connected to
MasterConsole II.
2. Plug a keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the keyboard, moni-
tor, and mouse ports on the MasterConsole II back panel. See
Figure 3 and Figure 4.
3. Power ON the MasterConsole II unit.
4. Using a universal cable kit (CCPnnU), plug the 25-pin connector
into one of the numbered channels on the MasterConsole II back
panel.
5. Plug the cable's other connectors into the computer's keyboard,
monitor, and mouse ports. Use supplied adapters for AT style
PCs. See Figure 5.
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.
8. Repeat Steps 4through 7to connect the remaining computers to
MasterConsole II.
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Figure 3. MasterConsole II Back Panel
Note: An amber channel light above a numbered channel button on
the MasterConsole II front panel indicates that the channel is
active; that is, a computer is connected and powered on. A
green light above a numbered channel button indicates the cur
rently displayed channel. See Figure 6 and Figure 7.