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Page 5 - Contents

Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................................................................ 1 MasterConsole II Overview ........................................................................................................1 Product Photos.................................

Page 6 - Table of Figures

Table of Figures Figure 1 MCC4 – Front and Rear Views ...................................................................................................... 1 Figure 2 MC8 – Front and Rear Views ............................................................................................................

Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; MasterConsole II Overview

C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1: Introduction MasterConsole II Overview Raritan's keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switches are engineered to provide reliable, cost-effective, central control of multiple computers. This eliminates the cost and clutter of unnecessary equipment, reclaims space, and im...

Page 8 - Product Features

2 M ASTER C ONSOLE II U SER M ANUAL Figure 3 MCC16 – Front and Rear Views Product Features • MCC Models available for 4, 8, or 16 computers • “Keep-alive” emulation ensures non-stop computer operation in the event of power loss to the switch • High-resolution video – 1600 x 1200 • Tangle-proof, doub...

Page 9 - Chapter 2: Installation; Getting Started; Configure MasterConsole II.; Scroll Lock; > key twice rapidly. The Selection Menu will appear. To select a; Enter

C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 1 Chapter 2: Installation 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. Configu...

Page 11 - Installation; Power ON the MasterConsole II.

C HAPTER 3: O NE -T IER C ONFIGURATION 3 Chapter 3: One-Tier Configuration Installation 1. Shut down and power OFF all computers to be connected to MasterConsole II. 2. Plug a keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the rear panel of the MasterConsole II. Figure 6...

Page 12 - Power ON the connected computer.

4 M ASTER C ONSOLE II U SER M ANUAL Figure 8 Cable Adapters to Convert PS/2 to AT 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....

Page 13 - Configuration; your changes as follows:

C HAPTER 3: O NE -T IER C ONFIGURATION 5 Configuration The Configuration Menu is used to specify your MasterConsole II configuration and to set/change operation parameters. 1. Activate on-screen user interface by pressing the hot-key (< Scroll Lock > by default) twice rapidly. 2. Press < F4...

Page 14 - To select Previous Channel Toggle (default is <; Assigning Names and Scan Rates; is the channel ID number) and the Channel-Specific Scan

6 M ASTER C ONSOLE II U SER M ANUAL h. To change the channel ID display position: Move to ID and press <Enter>. Then press the < >, < >, <  >, and < > keys to move the menu vertically and horizontally to the desired position. Then press < Esc > or < Enter >...

Page 15 - Using MasterConsole II Security Feature; Note; Passwords; Tab

C HAPTER 3: O NE -T IER C ONFIGURATION 7 Note : If your MasterConsole II is a 16-channel model, MCC16, use the < Page Up >/< Page Down > keys to view the next or previous group of eight channels. Using MasterConsole II Security Feature You can restrict access to MasterConsole II. The Adm...

Page 16 - Selecting a Computer

8 M ASTER C ONSOLE II U SER M ANUAL c. To change the Administration Password: Move to Change Passwords, where Admin will be highlighted. Press the < Enter > key and type a new password (up to eight alphanumeric characters, no spaces). Press < Enter >. Confirm the password by typing it ag...

Page 17 - To select a computer:; Setting AutoScan; Operation: Using Front Panel Buttons; ] button, and a series of numbered buttons used to select; Be sure the green light next to the [

C HAPTER 3: O NE -T IER C ONFIGURATION 9 3. To select a computer: Use the < Page Up >/< Page Down > or < >/< > keys to highlight the desired computer and press < Enter > OR When the Selection Menu is sorted by Channel ID, press the desired computer's Key number (shown i...

Page 18 - Scan; button will be ON and only active channels will be selected.

10 M ASTER C ONSOLE II U SER M ANUAL d. The Channel ID and Name will be displayed on the screen for the time interval specified in the Configuration Menu. 2. To activate AutoScan, press the [ Scan ] button (toggle ON/OFF) The green light next to the [ Scan ] button will be ON and the unit will scan ...

Page 20 - Power on the MasterConsole II base unit.

12 M ASTER C ONSOLE II U SER M ANUAL Installation Install Base Unit (First-Tier) MasterConsole II 1. Plug the keyboard, monitor, and mouse into the keyboard, monitor, and mouse ports on the MasterConsole II back panel. Figure 18 MasterConsole II Rear Panel Figure 19 Two-Tier Configuration Cabling De...

Page 22 - > to the Device field. You must specify the

14 M ASTER C ONSOLE II U SER M ANUAL a. The Connected field displays the Channel ID and Name of the currently selected computer. b. The Model field displays the model number of this MasterConsole unit (MCCn). 3. Use the < Tab > (forward)/< Shift-Tab > (backward) keys to select the desire...

Page 23 - > to access the Edit Names and Scan Rate Menu.

C HAPTER 4: T WO -T IER C ONFIGURATION 15 Assigning Names and Scan Rates When you specify non-computer devices (MasterConsole units) connected to base MasterConsole II channels, these devices are automatically assigned default names in the base MasterConsole II Selection Menu. In addition, since com...

Page 24 - Esc

16 M ASTER C ONSOLE II U SER M ANUAL Figure 25 Edit Names and Scan Rate Menu (Second-Tier MCC8) 3. Use the < Tab >, < Shift-Tab > or < >/< > keys to move the cursor to the line you want to edit. Use <  >/< > to move within a line. Note : Because you have specifie...

Page 25 - Using MasterConsole II Security Features; MasterConsole II front panel buttons are disabled.

C HAPTER 4: T WO -T IER C ONFIGURATION 17 Using MasterConsole II Security Features Follow instructions for Security in Using MasterConsole II’s Security Feature (One-Tier). Important: You must use the On-Screen User Interface to operate a two-tier configuration. There is no front panel operation ava...

Page 27 - Chapter 5: Remote Access Using Cat5 Reach

C HAPTER 5: R EMOTE A CCESS U SING C AT 5 R EACH 19 Chapter 5: Remote Access Using Cat5 Reach Raritan's Cat5 Reach can be used to extend the user console up to 650 feet away. Please see the Cat5 Reach manual for installation procedure. The MasterConsole II with Cat5 Reach provides: • Dual Remote Use...

Page 29 - Appendix A: Specifications; Main Unit; Desktop Model; Universal Cable Kits

A PPENDIX A: S PECIFICATIONS 21 Appendix A: Specifications Main Unit Desktop Model MCC4 (4–channel model) 10.55”(W) x 9”(D) x 1.75”(H) 2.0 kg (4.5 lbs.) MCC8 (8–channel model) 15.4”(W) x 9”(D) x 1.75”(H) 2.8 kg (6.1 lbs.) MCC16 (16–channel model) 15.4”(W) x 9”(D) x 3.5”(H) 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs.) Power 11...

Page 30 - Accessories

22 M ASTER C ONSOLE II U SER M ANUAL Accessories RMCS4 (for 4–channel model) 19” Rack Mount Bracket – 1U RMCS8 (for 8–channel model) 19” Rack Mount Bracket – 1U RMCS16 (for 16–channel model) 19” Rack Mount Bracket – 2U PCE60 20’ (6 M) Extension Cable for Keyboard, Video, and Mouse PCE110 35’ (11 M) ...

Page 31 - Appendix B: System Default Settings

A PPENDIX B: S YSTEM D EFAULT S ETTINGS 23 Appendix B: System Default Settings F UNCTION S ETTING Administration Password raritan (case sensitive) AutoScan OFF AutoScan mode Global AutoSkip OFF Channel-Specific Scan Rate 3 seconds Device “.” (computer devices) Global Scan Rate 3 seconds Hot Key <...

Page 33 - Go to the Help Menu get a list of all the Function keys

A PPENDIX C: O N -S CREEN U SER I NTERFACE F UNCTION K EYS 25 Appendix C: On-Screen User Interface Function Keys Use the following Function Keys while using On-Screen User Interface: P RESS ... WHEN YOU WANT TO ... <F1> Go to the Help Menu; get a list of all the Function keys <F2> Go to ...

Page 35 - Appendix D: MasterConsole II Configurations; Programming MasterConsole II at Power Up; MasterConsole II Product Design Background and Considerations

A PPENDIX D: M ASTER C ONSOLE II C ONFIGURATIONS 27 Appendix D: MasterConsole II Configurations Programming MasterConsole II at Power Up MasterConsole II Product Design Background and Considerations • User connection and operation of MasterConsole II is through the unit's local KVM port (marked Keyb...

Page 36 - MasterConsole II Configuration Diagrams

28 M ASTER C ONSOLE II U SER M ANUAL 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 39 - Appendix E: Glossary

A PPENDIX E: G LOSSARY 31 Appendix E: Glossary T ERM D EFINITION Administration Menu Used to restrict access to MasterConsole II; toggle Security ON/OFF and to change Administrator’s Password and up to five User Passwords. Administration Password The only Password with access to the Administration M...

Page 41 - Appendix F: Troubleshooting

Appendix F: Troubleshooting P ROBLEM S OLUTION No power. a. Check power cord. b. Make sure power switch is turned ON. c. Check cable connection from PC to MasterConsole II. No video display for one or all computers. a. Check video cable’s connection to the PC. b. Check the monitor and PC: Turn off p...