Raritan MCC8, User Manual

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Page 3: ...rademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies MasterConsole and its 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 trademark of Digital E...

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Page 5: ...all Base Unit First Tier MasterConsole II 12 Connect Second Tier MasterConsole s to the Base Unit 13 Connect Computers to Second Tier MasterConsole s 13 Configuration 13 Assigning Names and Scan Rates 16 Using MasterConsole II Security Features 18 Operating MasterConsole II 18 Selecting a Computer 18 CHAPTER 5 REMOTE ACCESS USING CAT5 REACH 21 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 23 Main Unit 23 Desktop Mode...

Page 6: ...MasterConsole II Configuration Diagrams 30 APPENDIX E GLOSSARY 33 APPENDIX F TROUBLESHOOTING 35 ...

Page 7: ...hts 9 Figure 17 Two Tier Configuration with optional Remote Access Kit 11 Figure 18 MasterConsole II Rear Panel 12 Figure 19 Two Tier Configuration Cabling Detail 12 Figure 20 Configuration Menu Two Tier 14 Figure 21 Device Types 14 Figure 22 Device Field 14 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 Na...

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Page 9: ...e II enables control of any mix of 2 to 256 computers from a single keyboard monitor and mouse The 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 ev...

Page 10: ...ement Provision to mix any brand PCs Macs Suns Alphas RS 6000s HP9000s SGIs Name assignment availability for quick identification and selection Operation from either front panel buttons or hot keys with on screen menus AutoScan function to view other computers at variable rates Cascading from a multi user MasterConsole MX4 AutoSkip function provided to bypass inactive channels Password Security to...

Page 11: ...ce or front panel buttons 6 Install optional Cat5 Reach for remote console or satellite unit 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 Scroll Lock ke...

Page 12: ...nly 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 Figure 4 One Tier Configuration 7 30 Second Tier Second Tier Base Tier Remote Console Cat 5 Remote KVM Model Cat 5 Cable up to 650 7 30 7 30 7 30 7 30 Figure 5 Two Tier Configuration with optional Re...

Page 13: ...panel of the MasterConsole II Mouse Port Monitor Port Keyboard Port Figure 6 MasterConsole II Rear Panel 3 Power ON the MasterConsole II 4 Using a universal cable kit CCPTnn 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 using the supplied adapters for AT style P...

Page 14: ...ttached to MasterConsole II to verify that they operate the connected computer 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 currently displayed channel Figure 9 MasterConsole II Front Panel Figure 10 Maste...

Page 15: ...toggle If you exit On Screen User Interface with AutoScan ON MasterConsole II will scan according to the currently set mode Individual Global and scan rate To change the Global Scan Rate default is 3 seconds Move to Set and type a number from 01 to 99 or press the Ç È keys to specify the Scan Rate in seconds for Global AutoScan To change AutoScan mode default setting is Global Move to Mode and pre...

Page 16: ...nnel key that is not being used as the current hot key activator 4 To exit the Configuration Menu Press an appropriate Menu F key to go to another menu or press Esc to exit on screen user interface and return to normal computer operation Any changes made to the Configuration Menu are automatically saved Assigning Names and Scan Rates You may assign meaningful names to quickly and easily identify a...

Page 17: ...stration Menu which is accessed to turn security on off and to change passwords If you use the security feature be sure to record and store passwords where they will be handy to you and other authorized users MasterConsole II is delivered with system default passwords They are USER PASSWORD Admin Raritan User 1 111 User 2 222 User 3 333 User 4 444 User 5 555 Turning Security on OFF and Changing Pa...

Page 18: ...mputer 1 Activate on screen user interface by pressing the hot key twice rapidly a AutoScan is suspended if set b MasterConsole II front panel buttons are disabled c The Selection Menu is displayed Figure 14 Selection Menu One Tier sorted by Channel ID 2 The Selection Menu lists channels sorted either by Channel ID or alphabetically by Name Default sorting is by Channel ID Press F12 to toggle betw...

Page 19: ... be displayed on the monitor for the time interval specified in the Configuration Menu d Press Home at any time to return to the first page of the Configuration Menu for 16 channel or two tier systems Note See Appendix X for a list of other Function Keys and how to use them Setting AutoScan AutoScan activation shortcut Activate the On Screen User Interface and press the F6 Key The green light next...

Page 20: ...ers set in the Configuration Menu If the AutoScan Mode is set to Individual AutoScan will occur at the Channel Specific Scan Rates as defined in the Edit Names and Scan Rate Menu 3 To change the scan rate while AutoScan is ON press the numbered button corresponding to the desired Scan Rate located above the front panel channel light to set the Global Scan Rate If the Scan Mode in the Configuration...

Page 21: ...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 Only computers may be connected to the channels of the any second tier MasterConsole Figure 17 Two Tier Configuration with optional Remote Access Kit ...

Page 22: ...e base MasterConsole II b Using a Universal cable kit CCPTnn plug the 25 pin connector into one of the numbered Channels on the base MasterConsole II back panel c Plug the cable s other connectors into the computer s keyboard monitor and mouse ports Use supplied adapters for AT style PCs d Power ON the connected computer e Select the connected computer by pressing the corresponding front panel but...

Page 23: ...s a second tier unit power ON while pressing the Channel 2 button on the front panel and hold for 3 seconds When the unit is programmed as a second tier unit the LED on the far right of the unit s front panel 2ND will be lit continuously Note Any unit can be re programmed to be a first tier unit by pressing the Channel 1 button on the front panel during a subsequent power ON process For MasterCons...

Page 24: ...e MasterConsole II unit Tab to the Device field You must specify the device for each channel The Device field consists of a sequence of characters equal to the channel capacity of the base unit The leftmost character corresponds to the unit s channel 1 while the rightmost character corresponds to the highest channel number dot computer default For non computers define the Device as follows a MCP2 ...

Page 25: ... 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: ...tically created for each second tier MasterConsole in the Selection Menu listing Channel IDs with default names for each channel These names may be changed using the Edit Names and Scan Rate Menu The following are the MasterConsole II default Channel ID and Names for connected devices in a two tier configuration Figure 23 Default MasterConsole II Channel IDs and Names To change Names and or Channe...

Page 27: ... cannot be changed b To change the Name of any computer connected to either the base unit or second tier MasterConsole type up to eight alphanumeric characters no spaces c To change the Channel Specific scan Rate for any highlighted channel default is 3 seconds Type a number from 00 to 99 in seconds When the AutoScan Mode in the Configuration Menu is set to Individual these Channel Specific Scan R...

Page 28: ...ont panel buttons are disabled c The Selection Menu is displayed Figure 26 Selection Menu Two Tier Base MasterConsole II Figure 27 Selection Menu Two Tier Second Tier Unit 2 The Selection Menu lists channels sorted either by Channel ID or alphabetically by Name Default sorting is by Channel ID Press F12 to toggle a The Selection Menu displays a maximum of eight channels at a time b The Status colu...

Page 29: ...e the Page Up Page Down or Ç È keys to scroll to the desired computer and press Enter OR When the Selection Menu is sorted by Channel ID press the desired computer s Key number in the left hand column OR a When the Selection Menu is sorted by name use the Page Up Page Down or Ç È keys or type the first character s of the desired Name to quickly jump to a Name that most closely matches what you typ...

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Page 31: ...ee the Cat5 Reach manual for installation procedure The MasterConsole II with Cat5 Reach provides Dual Remote User Console Remote access point to a base MasterConsole II plus a local user console Figure 28 Remote Access with Cat5 Reach Satellite Unit Second tier MasterConsole located more than 30 feet from the base unit Figure 29 Two Tier Configuration with Satellite Unit ...

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Page 33: ...2A 0 1A Rackmount 48 Volt DC Model MCC8RD 8 channel model 19 W x 9 D x 1 75 H 2 97 kg 6 6 lbs MCC16RD 16 channel model 19 W x 9 D x 3 5 H 4 52 kg 10 05 lbs Power 48Volt DC 0 3A 3W3 male connector Pin out A1 G A2 A3 Operating Temp 0 50 C 32 122 F Universal Cable Kits For each PS 2 Computer VGA Video PS 2 K B PS 2 Mouse and AT Computer VGA Video AT K B Serial Mouse Part No Length Connectors CCPT06 2...

Page 34: ...Dimensions 4 3 W x 3 6 D x 1 0 H 108mm W x 91mm D x 23mm H Weight 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 108mm W x 91mm D x 23mm H Weight 0 5 lbs 0 2 kg Power 6V DC input Adapter included User Port remote access 6 ...

Page 35: ...te 3 seconds Device computer devices Global Scan Rate 3 seconds Hot Key ScrollLock ScrollLock ID Display Interval 3 seconds MasterConsole II unit configuration First tier PowerSave OFF PowerSave delay time Green Mode 15 minutes Remote Time Out interval 3 seconds Security OFF Security activation delay time 15 minutes Selection Menu sorting Channel ID User password User 1 111 User 2 222 User 3 333 U...

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Page 37: ...interface Menu position ID position Global Individual Scanning AutoScan OFF ON scan rate AutoSkip OFF ON Hot Key duration of ID display F5 Go to the Administration Menu turn Security ON OFF change User Passwords F6 Exit On Screen User Interface and turn ON AutoScan Alt F6 Exit On Screen User Interface and turn OFF AutoScan F7 Exit On Screen User Interface and turn ON AutoSkip Alt F7 Exit On Screen...

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Page 39: ...ond tier units are cascaded from the base unit This is accomplished by connecting MasterConsole II computer cable from the base unit to the KVM port of the second tier unit The base unit s local KVM port and remote access port are first tier ports with an active On Screen User Interface and the base unit s on screen menus include the names of all the computers accessible from the base unit s conso...

Page 40: ... 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: ...GURATIONS 31 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: ...32 MASTERCONSOLE II USER MANUAL MasterConsole II Two Tier Configuration with Satellite Unit Figure 34 Two Tier Configuration with Satellite Unit ...

Page 43: ...ts is connected to a base MasterConsole unit Configuration Menu Used to specify MasterConsole II configuration and operation parameters Device A computer or a MasterConsole unit connected to a MasterConsole II channel Device Field In the Configuration Menu specifies the type of device connected to each channel of a base MasterConsole II unit Edit Names and Scan Rate Menu Channel Specific Scan Rate...

Page 44: ...r Interface function used to activate AutoScan Scan Rate The duration in seconds a channel s computer is to remain displayed on the monitor when AutoScan is activated Global Scan Rate Scan rate is the same for all computers if the Mode field in the Configuration Menu is set to Global Channel Specific Individual Scan Rate Scan rate specified for each computer during the Scan cycle if the Mode field...

Page 45: ... with the keyboard connected is the base unit Repeated KB ERROR at power up of PC a The keyboard cable from the PC to MasterConsole II is loose Secure the connection and power up the PC again b If the problem occurs after MasterConsole II has been installed for a period of time and occurs on PCs that have previously worked with MasterConsole II then some components are out of order Verify that the...

Page 46: ...ter b If the problem occurs after MasterConsole II has been installed for a period of time and occurs to PCs that have previously worked with MasterConsole II then some components are out of order Contact your dealer or Raritan Computer for service Unit does not operate in On Screen User Interface Replace keyboard On Screen User Interface works only with PS 2 or extended AT style keyboards Unable ...