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Copyright © 2001 Raritan Computer, Inc. MXU2-0B September 2001 Raritan Computer Inc. 400 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 USA Tel. 1-732-764-8886 Fax. 1-732-764-8887 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.raritan.com Raritan Computer Europe, B.V. P.O. Box 566 2900 AN Capelle aan den IJssel The Nethe...
Page 3 - Manual; FCC Information; Japanese Approvals
FCC Information MXU2 Manual I 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. T...
Page 4 - III; Table of Contents
Table of Contents MXU2 Manual III Table of Contents FCC INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................I TABLE OF CONTENTS .....................................................................................
Page 5 - Chapter 1. Getting Started; Models to connect up to 8 or 16 computers
Chapter 1. Getting Started MXU2 Manual 1 Chapter 1. Getting Started Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of Raritan Computer’s MasterConsole MXU2 . Introduction Raritan's keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switches are engineered to provide reliable, cost-effective, central control of multiple computers...
Page 6 - Quick Installation and Test; ADMIN; On-Screen User Interface; The MXU2; The symbol
2 MXU2 Manual Chapter 1. Getting Started • Contains individual user-controlled functions to AutoSkip inactive channels and to AutoScan computers at variable rates • Engineered with multilevel security to ensure authorized access to each computer by each user • Expand capabilities by cascading MXU2 u...
Page 7 - Pressing; Status Line; Figure 2 OSUI Menu Structure
Chapter 1. Getting Started MXU2 Manual 3 # Pressing <F1> while the on-screen user interface is active invokes the Help Screen. The Help Screen lists all menu options available to the user. # Whenever the on-screen user interface is activated on a user console, that console keyboard’s <Scrol...
Page 8 - Chapter 2. Operating The MXU2; Chapter 2. Operating The; Help Messages; Figure 3 Log-in Menu; userd; Passwords are case sensitive.
4 MXU2 Manual Chapter 2. Operating The MXU2 Chapter 2. Operating The MXU2 This section describes how a user operates MXU2 functions to access computers. Logging In # You must first login to access the computers connected to the MXU2 . When the system is first powered on, the Log-in Menu is displayed...
Page 9 - Figure 4 Selection Menu; Figure 5 Selection Menu by Name; Activate the on-screen user interface by pressing the; Selection Menu; The Selection Menu lists channels sorted either by channel ID (
Chapter 2. Operating The MXU2 MXU2 Manual 5 Status Line Help Messages Selection Menu MC: Base MXU2 Page 1/ 1 Ch.ID Name Stat - ------- ------------ ----- 1 01 Untitled-001 A0 03 2 02 NT4.0-Mail A0 03 3 03 Wins95.Bob B0 03 4 04 Wins98.Jack A0 03 5 05 Untitled-005 A0 03 6 06 NT4.0-Susan A0 03 7 07 Unt...
Page 10 - User Customization
6 MXU2 Manual Chapter 2. Operating The MXU2 • The Ch. ID column indicates the physical channel to which each computer is connected. • The Name column lists the computer name. • The Stat column shows each channel's security class on the left side of the column, and the channel-specific scan rate—in s...
Page 12 - On-Screen User Interface Functions; Figure 7 Help Menu
8 MXU2 Manual Chapter 2. Operating The MXU2 Multi-Line: Help messages display across the bottom of the On-Screen User Interface, with changing messages in a blinking fashion. Single Line: : Help message is static across the bottom of the On-Screen User Interface. Circ Left: Help messages scrol...
Page 13 - Chapter 3. Administrator Functions; admin; raritan; Figure 8 Administration Menu
Chapter 3. Administrator Functions MXU2 Manual 9 Chapter 3. Administrator Functions This section describes the functions that enable the administrator to configure the MXU2 system so the user can access the computers connected to the MXU2 . The functions are performed from a set of administration me...
Page 14 - Figure 9 System Configuration Menu; Appendix A: Security Access; Allow Blank Password:
10 MXU2 Manual Chapter 3. Administrator Functions Status Line Help Messages System Configuration Device ID: Base MXU2 Security: Timeout: On Logout 05 Min Access Mode: Free Access Allow Blank Password: Yes KB Language Type: English Login Blank: Off 05 Minutes Login Help Mode: Multi-Line User 1-2 Tier...
Page 15 - User Configuration
Chapter 3. Administrator Functions MXU2 Manual 11 On/Off: Use the < ! > and < " > keys to toggle On/Off. Logout/Disc.: Use the < ! > and < " > keys to toggle Logout/Disc. Time: Type a number from 01 to 99, or use the < ! > and < " > keys to incre...
Page 16 - Admin; Adding a new user; Figure 11 Channel Configuration Menu
12 MXU2 Manual Chapter 3. Administrator Functions • Name: The Name column displays and enables editing of system user names. The user names are not case sensitive. Type up to 8 characters to change a name. # The special user name Admin cannot be changed. • SC: The SC column displays the security cla...
Page 18 - Chapter 4. Installing MXU2; Chapter 4. Installing; MasterConsole; Figure 12 One-Tier Configuration; Power Supply; Cat 5 cable to Cat5 Receiver; Admin Serial Port
14 MXU2 Manual Chapter 4. Installing MXU2 Chapter 4. Installing MXU2 Installations MasterConsole MXU2 can be installed to control 8 or 16 computers in a one-tier installation with 2 simultaneous users. To expand computer capacity, the MXU2 can be cascaded with other MXU2 units to create a two-tier i...
Page 19 - One-Tier Installation; In a one-tier installation, computers are connected to a single; Figure 14 Install Local User Console 1 to MXU2; Plug in monitor power cord and turn on monitor.; Figure 15 Install Remote User Console 2 to MXU2; Connect Local User Console 1 to MXU2
Chapter 4. Installing MXU2 MXU2 Manual 15 One-Tier Installation In a one-tier installation, computers are connected to a single MXU2 unit (Figure 12). Complete the following steps for a one-tier installation: 1. Shut down and power off all computers and monitors to be connected to the MXU2 . 2. Inst...
Page 20 - usera; Two-Tier Installation
16 MXU2 Manual Chapter 4. Installing MXU2 • Plug the DC Adapter (Part # A10D1-06MP) into the URKVMG and the other end into an AC power outlet. • Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse (user console) to appropriate 6-pin mini-DIN Female keyboard and mouse ports, and HD15 Female ports on Cat5 Receiver...
Page 21 - Figure 16 Two-Tier Configuration; Follow the One-Tier installation procedure to set up the base
Chapter 4. Installing MXU2 MXU2 Manual 17 1. Install base unit – first tier – MasterConsole MXU2, reserving channel(s) for each second tier MXU2 to be connected. 2. Prepare second tier MasterConsole MXU2 unit(s). 3. Connect MXU2 unit(s) for second tier operation. 4. Configure base MXU2 reserved chan...
Page 22 - Prepare Second-Tier MasterConsole MXU2; Yes
18 MXU2 Manual Chapter 4. Installing MXU2 Prepare Second-Tier MasterConsole MXU2 Each MXU2 that will be used as a second tier unit must first be separately programmed for tier mode: 1. Attach a user console to the MXU2 unit that will be used as a second tier unit. • Connect user console to appropria...
Page 23 - Connect MXU2 Unit for Second-Tier Operation:; Power off the base; Connect Second Tier MXU2 to Base MXU2
Chapter 4. Installing MXU2 MXU2 Manual 19 Connect MXU2 Unit for Second-Tier Operation: Figure 17 Connect Second Tier MXU2 Unit to Base MXU2 # Each MXU2 that will be used as a second tier unit must first be separately programmed for tier mode. See prior steps under Prepare Second Tier MasterConsole M...
Page 24 - MXU2 units; Enter
20 MXU2 Manual Chapter 4. Installing MXU2 On the other end of the CCPnn cable, plug the DB25 connector (male) into the DB25 (female) reserved channel on the base MXU2 unit. Connect the Category 5 cable into the RJ45 port on the URKVMG. Connect the other end of the Category 5 cable into the RJ45 ...
Page 28 - Appendix B: Glossary
255-27-0001 Appendix B: Glossary • Administration Menu For installing and configuring access to the MXU2 . Use is restricted to those with administrator privileges. • AutoScan When activated, the MXU2 automatically cycles through channels, displaying each computer's video for a specified time interv...
Page 29 - Green Mode
Appendix B: Glossary MXU2 Manual 25 • Login Screen For logging in to the system as a user or administrator. • Logout Logs a user out of the system. • Menu An MXU2 on-screen user interfaces display. • Menu F Keys Function keys used for accessing on-screen user interface menus. • Password Used in conj...
Page 31 - Appendix C: Troubleshooting
Appendix C: Troubleshooting MXU2 Manual 27 Appendix C: Troubleshooting 1. No power. (a) Check power cord and make sure power switch is turned on. (b) Check cable connection from computer to MXU2 . (c) MXU2 power supply has built-in surge protection. If you cannot regain power during a power recyclin...
Page 32 - locks—; has been installed for a period of time and occurs to; Unit does not operate in on-screen user interface mode.
255-27-0001 version to be compatible with newer computers. Contact your dealer or Raritan Computer Technical Support for service. 8. After a period of trouble-free operation, the mouse attached to the MXU2 locks— unable to control mouse functions—when a particular computer is selected, but works nor...
Page 33 - Appendix D: Specifications; For connecting computer to MXU2 or connecting a base MXU2 to a; Accessories; Sync on green converter for HP9000 or SGI with HD15 video
Appendix D: Specifications MXU2 Manual 29 Appendix D: Specifications MXU2 Models MXU2 8-channel model MXU2 16-channel model Dimensions 15.4"(W) x 8.0"(D) x 1.7"(H) 15.4"(W) x 8.0"(D) x 3.5"(H) Weight 2.4 kg (5.3 lb.) 3.2 kg (7.2 lb.) Power 100V/240V Auto Sensing 47 Hz / 63 Hz...
Page 34 - Appendix E: MXU2 and Paragon; Figure 19 Connect MXU2 Directly to Paragon UMT8
255-27-0001 Appendix E: MXU2 and Paragon The MXU2 can be connected directly to a Paragon (UMT8) channel from the RJ45 user port. This will enable clustered access to all servers connected to the MXU2 from any user logged into the Paragon system. If a second user access path is required, the local KV...
