Page 2 - Power Safety Guidelines; Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any product configuration.
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Page 3 - Ensure sufficient airflow through the rack environment.
In Raritan products which require Rack Mounting, please follow these precautions: Operation temperature in a closed rack environment may be greater than room temperature. Do not exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the appliances. See Specifications. Ensure sufficient airflow through ...
Page 4 - iv; Contents; Chapter 1 Introduction
iv Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Product Overview........................................................................................................................... 1 TMCAT17 Switch..............................................................................................................
Page 5 - Chapter 4 Advanced Operation
Contents v Activating the OSD....................................................................................................................... 29 Deactivating the OSD .................................................................................................................. 29 Variation...
Page 7 - vii; Appendix D Two-Tier System
Contents vii Appendix D Two-Tier System 85 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 86 Limitations of the Two-Tier System ..............................................................................
Page 8 - You need these components to set up one TMCAT17 system:; TMCAT17 Switch; Chapter 1
1 Congratulations on purchasing Raritan's TMCAT17 LCD KVM switch, and/or a MasterConsole CAT (MCCAT) user station. This user guide explains how to use these devices to access and control multiple computers or servers. In This Chapter Product Overview ....................................................
Page 9 - not; Model
Chapter 1: Introduction 2 MCCAT User Station An MCCAT user station connects a set of keyboard, mouse and monitor to a compatible KVM switch. After connecting the user station to the TMCAT17 switch, two users can access the system at a time. There is only one MCCAT user station model: MCCAT-UST. MCCA...
Page 10 - Sun USB type; Product Photos
Chapter 1: Introduction 3 Model Cable length MCUTP06-PS2 0.6 meter (2 feet) MCUTP20-PS2 2 meters (6.5 feet) MCUTP40-PS2 4 meters (13 feet) MCUTP60-PS2 6 meters (20 feet) Sun USB type This type comes with an HD15 VGA connector, a Sun USB connector and an RJ-45 connector. Model Cable length MCUTP06-...
Page 12 - Product Features
Chapter 1: Introduction 5 Product Features TMCAT17 Switch A user can control multiple computers per unit. The number of computers that can be controlled varies depending on the model you purchased: TMCAT1728 can control a maximum of 8 computers TMCAT17216 can control a maximum of 16 computers ...
Page 13 - MCCAT User Station; Package Contents; Structure Diagrams
Chapter 1: Introduction 6 MCCAT User Station Interconnect with a compatible KVM switch via a standard Cat5 UTP cable Support a standard USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse Easy firmware upgrade via a standard RS-232 serial cable Package Contents You may purchase the TMCAT17 switch alone or both of ...
Page 14 - Front View
Chapter 1: Introduction 7 TMCAT17 Switch Front View Handle Allows you to carry the TMCAT17 device or pull it out of the rack. Latches Lock or unlock the LCD panel and keyboard assembly. LCD display Displays the video. LCD controls Activate and navigate through the LCD OSD interface. Support brackets...
Page 15 - User Station Direct Mode
Chapter 1: Introduction 8 Power switch Toggles the power on or off. Ground screw Connects a grounding wire. User 2 port Connects an optional MCCAT user station. Admin port Connects a computer for upgrading the firmware. Channel ports Connect computers. Depending on the model you purchased, the devic...
Page 16 - Connect a USB keyboard and mouse.
Chapter 1: Introduction 9 USB K/M ports Connect a USB keyboard and mouse. PS/2 keyboard port Connects a PS/2 keyboard. PS/2 mouse port Connects a PS/2 mouse. Power jack Connects a power adapter. Warning: Do NOT connect both PS/2 and USB keyboards or both PS/2 and USB mice simultaneously. If you do s...
Page 17 - Chapter 2
10 In This Chapter Before Installation ....................................................................................10 Rackmount Installation ............................................................................11 Installing a Basic System..................................................
Page 18 - Rackmount Installation; Rackmount Kit; Mounting brackets
Chapter 2: Quick Start 11 Rackmount Installation Rackmount Kit Component list Mounting brackets M6 cage nuts M6 washers M6 screws
Page 19 - Rack-Mounting the TMCAT17 Device
Chapter 2: Quick Start 12 Rack-Mounting the TMCAT17 Device Before rack-mounting the device, make sure M6 cage nuts have been inserted into the holes of vertical rails where you intend to mount TMCAT17. To rack-mount the device: Adjust the mounting brackets to fit the depth of your rack. Attach t...
Page 20 - Tighten all screws on both sides.
Chapter 2: Quick Start 13 Pick up TMCAT17. Line up the rear of support brackets on the TMCAT17 with the front of mounting brackets installed in the rack. Push TMCAT17 to make the support brackets slide into the slots of mounting brackets. Continue pushing TMCAT17 until the mounting ears cont...
Page 21 - Installing a Basic System; Preparing Requisite Items; Connecting the Equipment; If using MCIM-USB or USB MCUTP cable
Chapter 2: Quick Start 14 Installing a Basic System Preparing Requisite Items Collect these components or devices before connecting computers. MCIMs or MCUTP cables (one per computer) If using MCIMs, Cat5 UTP cables are required The MCUTP cable is not compatible with Windows 98 operating system....
Page 22 - b. Plug the MCIM or MCUTP's PS/2 keyboard connector into the
Chapter 2: Quick Start 15 - OR - If using MCIM-PS2 or PS/2 MCUTP cable : a. Plug the MCIM or MCUTP's PS/2 mouse connector into the computer's PS/2 mouse port. b. Plug the MCIM or MCUTP's PS/2 keyboard connector into the computer's PS/2 keyboard port. c. Plug the MCIM or MCUTP's video connector int...
Page 23 - If using the Sun USB MCUTP cable; Supporting Sun Servers; for more information.
Chapter 2: Quick Start 16 - OR - If using the Sun USB MCUTP cable : a. Plug the MCUTP's Sun USB connector into one of the available USB ports on the Sun server. b. Plug the MCUTP's video connector into the VGA port on the Sun server. Note: See Supporting Sun Servers (on page 39) in the User Guide ...
Page 24 - Quick Setup Guide
Chapter 2: Quick Start 17 Plug the MCUTP cable's RJ-45 connector into one of the channel ports on the TMCAT17 switch. 4. Repeat Steps 2 to 3 to connect more computers. 5. (Optional) Connect the MCCAT user station to the User 2 port on the TMCAT17 switch via a standard Cat5 UTP cable. For more info...
Page 25 - Cat5 Port; of the user
Chapter 2: Quick Start 18 b. Plug the keyboard's connector into the PS/2 or USB port on the user station. Warning: Do NOT connect both PS/2 and USB keyboards or both PS/2 and USB mice simultaneously. If you do so, only the USB keyboard and/or mouse work properly. 2. Connect the VGA monitor to the us...
Page 26 - b. Plug the other end of the cable into the
Chapter 2: Quick Start 19 b. Plug the other end of the cable into the User 2 port of the KVM switch. 4. Connect the power adapter to the user station. a. Plug one end of the power adapter into the power jack of the user station. b. Plug the other end of the power adapter into the appropriate power o...
Page 27 - Using the TMCAT17 Switch; Opening TMCAT17; panel and keyboard tray.
Chapter 2: Quick Start 20 Using the TMCAT17 Switch Opening TMCAT17 This section describes how to physically open the LCD KVM switch when it is installed in a rack. Note: The diagrams are for illustration, and may not look exactly the same as the LCD KVM switch you purchased or the rack in your workp...
Page 28 - Login; admin
Chapter 2: Quick Start 21 3. Flip up the LCD panel to a suitable angle. 4. Turn on the LCD KVM switch by pressing the power switch on the rear panel. 5. Verify if the LCD's power LED is lit blue. If not, turn on the LCD display by pressing the LCD's power switch at the bottom of the LCD panel. Login...
Page 29 - Changing Passwords
Chapter 2: Quick Start 22 b. Type raritan in the Password field, and press Enter. The password is case sensitive. 3. The Selection Menu appears, indicating your login is successful. Important: It is strongly recommended to change the default password for the security of your TMCAT17 system. For more...
Page 30 - Accessing a Computer or Channel
Chapter 2: Quick Start 23 Accessing a Computer or Channel Use the Selection Menu to access any computer connected to the TMCAT17 switch. The first OSD menu that appears after login is the Selection Menu, which does not show any channel name by default until you assign them. To select a channel on th...
Page 31 - Logout; If you do not see the OSD on the screen, press the hot key twice; Closing TMCAT17; Press down the LCD panel until it contacts the keyboard tray.
Chapter 2: Quick Start 24 For more information on the Selection Menu, see Selection Menu (on page 28) in the User Guide. Logout After completing your tasks in the TMCAT17 system, you should log out to prevent unauthorized people from accessing the system. To log out of the TMCAT17 system: 1. If you ...
Page 32 - Push the assembly of the LCD panel and keyboard tray back into the
Chapter 2: Quick Start 25 2. Push the assembly of the LCD panel and keyboard tray back into the rack until you hear the click sound of latches. Note: If the assembly is stuck and cannot be pushed back, then push the black arrows on both sides while pushing back the assembly.
Page 33 - Login Box; Renaming the TMCAT17 Switch; Chapter 3
26 The OSD interface offers these functions: Channel selection System configuration Displaying product information In This Chapter OSD Layout............................................................................................. 26 Activating the OSD ........................................
Page 34 - OSD Menu
Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 27 Message bar The location that displays messages or prompts relevant with current OSD screen. * Input/output devices refer to the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. OSD Menu Menu title The title of the current menu or submenu. Data display area The area that...
Page 35 - Selection Menu; Switching the Channel Sorting
Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 28 Selection Menu In addition to the OSD menu's main layout, the Selection Menu provides additional elements, which are helpful for locating and selecting channels. Current page number The number of current page. Total of pages The total number of pages. ...
Page 36 - Activating the OSD; To activate the OSD:; Changing the Hot; Deactivating the OSD; after selecting a channel for access; To deactivate the OSD:; Variations of Highlight Colors; cannot; can; yellow; cannot
Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 29 Activating the OSD The OSD disappears after you access any channel. To access a different channel or change the system settings, you must activate the OSD. To activate the OSD: Press the hot key (default: Scroll Lock) twice QUICKLY. You can assign a ...
Page 37 - Channel Colors; The channels are active or inactive. See; Refreshing Channel Statuses; Active Channels; A CIM or MCUTP cable always receives power in this scenario:
Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 30 Channel Colors Different channel colors on the Selection Menu represent different channel statuses. Channel colors vary according to these criteria: The channels are active or inactive. See What are Active and Inactive Channels (on page 30). The ch...
Page 38 - Inactive Channels; Channel Colors and Statuses
Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 31 Inactive Channels The TMCAT17 switch recognizes a channel as being inactive when it does not detect that the channel port is connected to a powered CIM or MCUTP cable, which involves these scenarios: No CIM or MCUTP cable is connected to the channel ...
Page 39 - OSD Operation Keys; To switch between menus:; Administration; To switch between pages:
Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 32 OSD Operation Keys When you have logged in to the system, and the OSD is displayed on the screen, you can use these keys to navigate through the OSD menus, change settings, and so on. To switch between menus: Key Function F1 Switches to the Help menu F...
Page 40 - To exit from the menu or system:
Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 33 Key Function make Esc Cancels the current selection or the changes you make To exit from the menu or system: Key Function Esc Exits from the current menu or submenu F9 Logs you out of the TMCAT17 system Others: Key Function F6 Toggles the Scan function...
Page 41 - Switch as a Second-Tier Device; In This Chapter; Chapter 4
34 This chapter introduces more features about the operation of the product. If your TMCAT17 system is a two-tier system, make sure you follow these guidelines: All of the second-tier MCCAT switches have been programmed as the second-tier devices. If not, the operation or configuration you perform...
Page 42 - To switch the channel sorting:; Press F12 when the Selection Menu is displayed.; Sorting by channel number
Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 35 Switching the Channel Sorting The Selection Menu is sorted by channel number by default, but you can sort it based on channel names. To switch the channel sorting: Press F12 when the Selection Menu is displayed. The Selection Menu switches from the current sorting ...
Page 43 - Cycling Through Channels; Tip: You can customize the scan rate. See; Changing the Scan Rate; Accessing Active Channels Only; When the Scan function is ON; What are Active and Inactive Channels
Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 36 Cycling Through Channels You can turn on the Scan function to have the TMCAT17 system automatically display the video of every computer one by one on the screen. If the system scans a channel port where a second-tier device is connected, it will scan all channels of ...
Page 44 - When the Scan function is OFF; Sharing the Computer; PC Share mode; To share the computer:
Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 37 When the Scan function is OFF The system allows you to select active channels only, which are displayed in green on the Selection Menu. To turn on the Skip function: 1. If you do not see the OSD on the screen, press the hot key twice QUICKLY to activate it. The def...
Page 45 - To release the computer control:; Note: It is normal that; Activating the Help Menu; To access the Help menu:
Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 38 To release the computer control: If you are the controlling user, you can release the computer control by doing one of these: Exit from the channel by selecting another channel or logging out Both of you and the other user who accesses the same channel stop using...
Page 46 - To connect Sun servers via the MCUTPxx-SUSB cables:; Emulating Special Sun Keys
Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 39 Supporting Sun Servers The product supports Sun servers. To connect Sun servers, you must use the CIM or MCUTP cable designed for Sun servers, that is, DCIM-USB G2 or MCUTPxx-SUSB, where xx represents the cable length. To connect Sun servers via the MCUTPxx-SUSB cabl...
Page 47 - Combination Keys Table; Sun key
Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 40 Combination Keys Table This table lists special Sun keys and corresponding combination keys. Sun key Combination keys Again Ctrl + Alt + F2 Props Ctrl + Alt + F3 Undo Ctrl + Alt + F4 Front Ctrl + Alt + F5 Copy Ctrl + Alt + F6 Open Ctrl + Alt + F7 Paste Ctrl + Alt + F...
Page 48 - Accessing a Computer
Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 41 If few channels are impacted, you can access impacted channels one by one to update their channel statuses. See Accessing a Computer or Channel (on page 23).
Page 49 - Chapter 5
42 You can adjust the TMCAT17 system settings on the Administration Menu. Only the administrator has the permission to access this menu so you must log in using the administrator account, which comprises the following user name and password by default. User name: admin Password: raritan If your ...
Page 50 - Assigning or Modifying Channel Names; To specify or change channel names:
Chapter 5: System Settings 43 Assigning or Modifying Channel Names By default there are no channel names assigned to any connected devices on the Selection Menu. Only channel port numbers are available. It is not easy to identify the computers or devices without appropriate channel names, so you sho...
Page 51 - To change scan rates:; To change the name of the TMCAT17 switch:
Chapter 5: System Settings 44 Changing the Scan Rate When the Scan function is ON, the system scans each channel for 5 seconds by default. You can change the scan rate of each channel. Valid range is 5 to 24 seconds. To change scan rates: 1. If you do not see the OSD on the screen, press the hot key...
Page 52 - Assigning or; To change passwords:
Chapter 5: System Settings 45 3. Select the first submenu, System Configuration. To select the submenu, either press 1, or press or to highlight it and then press Enter. 4. Press Tab or Shift+Tab to highlight the Device ID field, and press Enter. The highlight color turns green. 5. Type the new name...
Page 53 - Changing the Hot Key; To change the hot key setting:; Important: In a two-tier system, you must log in to the base switch and
Chapter 5: System Settings 46 8. The message "Confirm password" appears on the message bar. Re-type the new password, and press Enter. When the message "Password Changed" appears on the message bar, the password is changed successfully. 9. Repeat Steps 4 to 8 to change the password...
Page 54 - Changing the Operation Mode; To change the operation mode:; Important: Even though you have turned on the PC Share mode at the; Limitations of the Two-Tier System
Chapter 5: System Settings 47 Changing the Operation Mode There are two operation modes in the TMCAT17 system: Private and PC Share modes. Private mode: When a user is accessing any channel, the other user cannot access the same channel unless the first user exits from that channel. PC Share mod...
Page 55 - Setting Up the Green Mode; To turn on the Green Mode and adjust the timing:
Chapter 5: System Settings 48 Setting Up the Green Mode Green Mode is the power-saving mode for the monitor. When the TMCAT17 system does NOT detect any keystrokes or mouse activities for a preset period of time after you access a channel, the system enters the Green Mode, and the screen becomes bla...
Page 56 - Setting Up the Logoff Timeout Function; To turn on the Logoff Timeout function and adjust the timing:
Chapter 5: System Settings 49 If pressing Esc, the message “Save the changes [Y/N/ESC]” appears on the message bar. Press Y to save the changes, N to abort the changes, or Esc to return to the current menu or submenu. Setting Up the Logoff Timeout Function You can turn on the Logoff Timeout featur...
Page 57 - Hiding the Login Box; To turn on the Login Blank function and adjust the timing:
Chapter 5: System Settings 50 If pressing Esc, the message “Save the changes [Y/N/ESC]” appears on the message bar. Press Y to save the changes, N to abort the changes, or Esc to return to the current menu or submenu. Hiding the Login Box The Login box is continuously displayed on the screen by de...
Page 58 - Managing User Accounts; Renaming User Accounts
Chapter 5: System Settings 51 3. Press S to save the changes or Esc to quit the current menu or submenu. If pressing Esc, the message “Save the changes [Y/N/ESC]” appears on the message bar. Press Y to save the changes, N to abort the changes, or Esc to return to the current menu or submenu. Manag...
Page 59 - Deleting User Accounts
Chapter 5: System Settings 52 3. Select the second submenu, User Configuration. To select the submenu, either press 2, or press or to highlight it and then press Enter. The User Configuration submenu appears. 4. Press Insert. The system creates a new user account with the name syntax—User<xx>,...
Page 60 - Setting Up the Channel ID Display Function; Setting Up the ID Display Function
Chapter 5: System Settings 53 Setting Up the Channel ID Display Function Whenever you access any channel to which a computer or any non-KVM-switch device is connected, a line of text comprising the device name, channel number and name appears on the screen for seconds. The line is the "ID" o...
Page 62 - Adjusting the OSD Menu Position; To adjust the OSD menu position:; Resetting System Settings; To reset system settings:
Chapter 5: System Settings 55 Adjusting the OSD Menu Position You may move the OSD menu to the position you prefer on the screen. To adjust the OSD menu position: 1. If you do not see the OSD on the screen, press the hot key twice QUICKLY to activate it. The default hot key is Scroll Lock. 2. Press ...
Page 64 - Button; Chapter 6
57 You can customize visual display properties of the built-in LCD display, such as colors and image position, by changing the settings on the LCD OSD menu. In This Chapter LCD Controls ...........................................................................................57 LCD OSD Layout ........
Page 65 - LCD OSD Layout; Number Information; OSD title; OSD Submenus
Chapter 6: LCD Panel Operation 58 LCD OSD Layout You can view the LCD information, and adjust the visual images displayed and the LCD OSD properties through LCD OSD menus. Number Information Description OSD title The bar shows the LCD version, and the resolution and refresh rate applied to current v...
Page 66 - Image; This submenu determines how the screen image is displayed.; Geometry; The submenu controls geometry, clock and phase settings.
Chapter 6: LCD Panel Operation 59 Image This submenu determines how the screen image is displayed. Brightness: Adjust background black level of the screen image. Contrast: Adjust the difference between the image background (black level) and the foreground (white level). Color Temp: The screen ...
Page 67 - Misc; OSD Position: Determine the position of the LCD OSD on the screen.; Changing LCD OSD Settings; Follow this procedure to change the settings on the LCD OSD menu.; To change the OSD settings:
Chapter 6: LCD Panel Operation 60 Auto Adjust: Fine tune the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion. The "Auto Adjusting" message is displayed during the process. H Position: Align the screen image left or right. V Position: Align the screen image up or down. Phase: Adjust...
Page 68 - Auto-Adjusting Display Settings; To auto-adjust visual display settings using a button:
Chapter 6: LCD Panel Operation 61 2. Press or to select the submenu (icon) you want, and press to confirm. When a submenu is selected, it is highlighted in orange. 3. Press or to select the field whose value or option you want to change. When a field is selected, it is highlighted in blue. 4. Press ...
Page 69 - Resetting LCD OSD Settings; To reset OSD settings:; Important: You must press; Quitting the LCD OSD Menu; To exit from the OSD manually:
Chapter 6: LCD Panel Operation 62 4. Press or to select the option, Yes, and then press to confirm. A message "Auto Adjusting" is displayed on the screen, and the screen flickers momentarily until it finds the ideal profile. Resetting LCD OSD Settings You can restore all of LCD OSD settings ...
Page 70 - layout setting by entering the keyboard setting mode.; To change the keyboard layout setting:; Activate a text editor on the server.; Chapter 7
63 Different language versions of keyboards are provided for use in different countries. For example, the layout of a French keyboard is different from that of a US English keyboard. With the Sun USB MCUTP cable, you can change the keyboard's layout setting to match your keyboard type if you are not...
Page 72 - Newly-changed keyboard code; Keyboard Layout Codes; Language
Chapter 7: Keyboard Layout Settings (for Sun USB MCUTP Cable) 65 C Newly-changed keyboard code 5. Press Esc to exit the setting mode. 6. Log out of the server. If a message appears, asking whether you want to save the text file, you can ignore it. 7. Log in to the server. Important: You must log o...
Page 73 - To connect the MCCAT user station to the computer:; Chapter 8
66 Sometimes when you have to cope with an emergency, such as the crash cart operation, you may need to connect the MCCAT user station to the computer directly. This is called Direct Mode. To connect the MCCAT user station to the computer: 1. Ensure that the MCIM or MCUTP cable remains connected to ...
Page 74 - If using the MCUTP cable:
Chapter 8: User Station Direct Mode 67 If using the MCUTP cable: Plug the RJ-45 connector of the cable into the Cat5 Port of the user station. Note: If any abnormal video issues occur, power cycle the MCCAT user station by unplugging and re-plugging its power adapter to resolve the problem.
Page 75 - Raritan website; Chapter 9
68 You can upgrade the firmware to benefit from the latest enhancements and features whenever new firmware is released on the Raritan website. The upgrade procedure for the TMCAT17 switch and MCCAT user station is the same, but the required firmware file is different. The upgrade process involves th...
Page 76 - Plug the other end into the; Admin; port of the TMCAT17 switch or; MCCAT User Station Connection
Chapter 9: Firmware Upgrade 69 STEP (B): Connect the Desired Device to the Computer Running the Upgrade Utility Prepare one DB9 male-to-female serial (RS-232) cable, and use it to connect the TMCAT17 switch or MCCAT user station to the computer where the upgrade utility is installed. Note: If you do...
Page 78 - e. Ensure is selected in the Encryption Key; Device; KVM switch
Chapter 9: Firmware Upgrade 71 e. Ensure <Default No Encryption> is selected in the Encryption Key field. f. (Optional) Click Save to save the device information so that next time you don't have to specify the same information again. 3. Select the checkbox next to the device that you want to u...
Page 80 - Generic; 0 / 80 degrees from center; KVM; Appendix A Specifications
73 In This Chapter TMCAT17 Specifications .........................................................................73 Supported Video Resolutions ..................................................................74 TMCAT17 Specifications Generic TMCAT1728 TMCAT17216 Form factor 1U 19" rackmounta...
Page 81 - Supported Video Resolutions; Resolutions for the Built-in LCD Display
Appendix A: Specifications 74 Storage temperature -5° to 60° C Humidity 5~90% RH, non-condensing Power AC, 110-240V, 50~60Hz, auto-switching Certification FCC, CE, UL, RoHS Supported Video Resolutions Note: The integrated LCD display supports the video resolution up to 1280x1024 only, but the extern...
Page 82 - Screen resolution
Appendix A: Specifications 75 Screen resolution Refresh rate (HZ) 1280x1024 60, 75, 85 1600x1200 60
Page 83 - Supported length; Maximum Distance between Users and Computers; Resolution; Maximum Distance between Users and; Appendix B Cable Length Limitations
76 You should limit the Cat5 cable length between TMCAT17 system components and connected computers for keeping optimal video quality. This section lists the maximum cable length or distance supported in different scenarios. In This Chapter Maximum Distance between Users and TMCAT17 Switches ..........
Page 84 - Maximum Distance for User Station Direct Mode
Appendix B: Cable Length Limitations 77 Maximum Distance for User Station Direct Mode When you connect the MCCAT user station to a computer directly, that is, the Direct Mode, you should also limit the cable length for video quality. For information on the Direct Mode, see User Station Direct Mode (...
Page 85 - Firmware and Documentation section; Digital KVM Switches; To connect Dominion KX II to the TMCAT17 switch:; Appendix C Compatibility with Other Raritan
78 TMCAT1728 and TMCAT17216 switches can work in conjunction with other Raritan devices, including: Analog KVM switches, such as MCCAT18 and MCCAT116 Most of Paragon, Dominion and Serial CIMs. Paragon II enhanced user station -- P2-EUST Digital KVM switches, that is, Dominion KX II In This C...
Page 86 - LOCAL USER; Note: For a list of CIMs compatible with TMCAT17, see; Compatible
Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 79 Plug the MCIM or CIM's VGA and PS/2 or USB connectors into the appropriate ports labeled LOCAL USER on the Dominion KX II device. Note: For a list of CIMs compatible with TMCAT17, see Compatible CIMs (on page 80). 2. Connect the Dominion KX ...
Page 87 - Compatible CIMs; CIM
Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 80 Then you can access the Dominion KX II device as well as the servers connected to it by selecting the channel where the Dominion KX II is connected on the TMCAT17's Selection Menu. To access Dominion KX II, you must log in twice -- the first t...
Page 88 - Connecting a Serial Device via the Serial CIM
Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 81 Connecting a Serial Device via the Serial CIM To connect an ASCII serial device, LAN/WAN component or a computer through an RS-232 serial port to the TMCAT17 system, use one of Raritan's serial CIMs: P2CIM-SER or P2CIM-SER-EU . These CIMs can ...
Page 89 - To download the Paragon and Dominion KX Serial Device CIM; Firmware and Documentation
Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 82 2. Connect the CIM to the KVM switch, using a standard Cat5 UTP cable. 3. Plug the CIM's USB connector into a powered USB port, or into a separately available Raritan PWR-SER-4 power adapter, to obtain power. For detailed information on the CI...
Page 90 - P2-EUST User Station; with the firmware version; Connect the PS/2 or USB keyboard and mouse to the user station.
Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 83 P2-EUST User Station The TMCAT1728 and TMCAT17216 switches are compatible with the Paragon II enhanced user station (P2-EUST) with the firmware version 3F0 or earlier . If you have this device, you can use it in place of the MCCAT user station...
Page 91 - Supported Maximum Cable Length
Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 84 3. Connect the user station to the KVM switch via a standard Cat5 UTP cable. 4. Connect the power cord to the user station. 5. Turn on the user station and the monitor. Note: Although the TMCAT17 switch supports the P2-EUST device, it does not...
Page 93 - Overview; Computers
Appendix D: Two-Tier System 86 Overview When you connect one MCCAT switch or more to a TMCAT17 switch, you are organizing a "two-tier" system. All MCCAT switches connected to the same TMCAT17 switch are the SECOND-TIER devices, and the TMCAT17 switch that connects these second-tier devices i...
Page 94 - The two-tier system has several limitations.; Establishing a Two-Tier System; How to Connect; Press and hold down the channel number 2 button on the front panel,
Appendix D: Two-Tier System 87 Limitations of the Two-Tier System The two-tier system has several limitations. There is only one path (Cat5 UTP cable) between the base switch and each second-tier device. When a user from the base switch is accessing any channel of a second-tier device, there are n...
Page 97 - One-User MCCAT Switches; Follow the major steps described in
Appendix D: Two-Tier System 90 If pressing Esc, the message “Save the changes [Y/N/ESC]” appears on the message bar. Press Y to save the changes, N to abort the changes, or Esc to return to the current menu or submenu. STEP (D): Connect Computers to the TMCAT17 System You can connect computers to ...
Page 98 - How to Connect MCCAT18/116 Switches to the Base Switch; Connect one MCIM-PS2 to the MCCAT18 or MCCAT116 switch that
Appendix D: Two-Tier System 91 How to Connect MCCAT18/116 Switches to the Base Switch A "one-user" MCCAT switch requires one MCIM-PS2 for connecting to the base switch. Do NOT use MCUTP cables or any CIM other than MCIM-PS2 to connect "one-user" MCCAT switches to the base switch. To ...
Page 99 - Setting Up the Second-Tier Channels; To activate the Channel Configuration submenu of the
Appendix D: Two-Tier System 92 b. Plug the other end of the Cat5 UTP cable into one of the channel ports on the base switch. 4. Repeat previous step(s) to connect other second-tier MCCAT switches to the base switch. 5. Turn ON all second-tier devices. 6. After hearing the beep sound from the second-...
Page 100 - Accessing the Second-Tier Channels
Appendix D: Two-Tier System 93 4. If you do not find the channel on the current page, press Page Down or Page Up to go to the next or previous page. 5. Press or to highlight the channel where a second-tier MCCAT switch is connected, and press G. The Channel Configuration submenu of the selected seco...
Page 101 - Returning to the Base Switch's OSD; To return to the Selection Menu of the base switch:
Appendix D: Two-Tier System 94 4. If you do not find the channel on the current page, press Page Down or Page Up to go to the next or previous page. 5. Press or to highlight the channel you want. 6. Press Enter. The video of the accessed computer appears on the screen. You can control the computer w...
Page 102 - To prevent any potential shock hazard:; Connect the ground screw to a wiring system or wiring device.; Appendix E Ground Screw
95 If you want to prevent any electrical shock, you can use the ground screw on the rear panel to provide a safe electrical path to the ground. To prevent any potential shock hazard: Connect the ground screw to a wiring system or wiring device. Appendix E Ground Screw
Page 103 - To reset to factory defaults:; Default Settings; Field or function; Appendix F Resetting to Factory Defaults
96 You can reset the TMCAT17 device to restore all settings to factory defaults. In This Chapter Resetting the TMCAT17 device ..............................................................96 Default Settings .......................................................................................96 Re...
Page 105 - No power; Appendix G Troubleshooting
98 Problem Solution No power Check the power cord. Make sure the power switch is turned ON. Check the cable connection from the computer to the TMCAT17 switch. No video display for one or all computers Check the CIM's video connection to the computer. Check the monitor and computer connect...
Page 106 - Problem; Check the keyboard connection.
Appendix G: Troubleshooting 99 Problem Solution locks (unable to input keystrokes) when a particular computer is selected, but works normally when other computers are selected operation by turning the TMCAT17 switch off and on. Then, if necessary, restart all computers. The long-term method of avoid...
Page 107 - Index
101 A Accessing a Computer or Channel • 23, 41 Accessing Active Channels Only • 36 Accessing the Second-Tier Channels • 93 Activating the Help Menu • 38 Activating the OSD • 29 Active Channels • 30 Adding User Accounts • 51 Adjusting the ID Display Position • 54 Adjusting the OSD Menu Position • 55 ...
Page 108 - System Settings
Index 102 Maximum Distance between Users and Computers • 76 Maximum Distance between Users and TMCAT17 Switches • 76 Maximum Distance for User Station Direct Mode • 77 MCCAT Computer Interface Module (MCIM) • 2 MCCAT User Station • 2, 6, 8 MCCAT User Station (Optional) • 6 MCUTP Cable • 2 Misc • 60 ...
Page 109 - What are Active and Inactive Channels • 5, 30,
Index 103 W What are Active and Inactive Channels • 5, 30, 36