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Page 4 - Safety Guidelines; Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any product configuration.; Rack Mount Safety Guidelines; Specifications; Ensure sufficient airflow through the rack environment.
Safety Guidelines To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to Raritan equipment: • Do not use a 2-wire power cord in any product configuration. • Test AC outlets at your computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding. • Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer a...
Page 5 - Contents
C ONTENTS i Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1 MasterConsole Z Overview ......................................................................................... 1 Product Photos..........................................................
Page 6 - Figures
ii F IGURES Figures Figure 1 MasterConsole Z User Station (MZUST) ....................................................................................... 1 Figure 2 MasterConsole Z Computer Interface Module (MZCIM-PS2) ........................................................ 1 Figure 3 MZCIM-USB ......
Page 7 - Chapter 1: Introduction; MasterConsole Z Overview; Add a computer anywhere in the chain at any time
C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1: Introduction MasterConsole Z Overview The MasterConsole Z switchless access system consists of two components – a User Station (MZUST) and an MZ-Computer Interface Module (MZCIM), connected with Enhanced Category 5e UTP cable. The MZCIMs are linked in a chain v...
Page 9 - Front Panel; On/Off Switch: for powering ON or OFF the MZUST User Station
C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 3 User Station (MZUST) Features Front Panel • Status LED: Indicates power and operational status of MZUST User Station Rear Panel • AC Power: − Connector: for AC power cable (100V – 240 VAC, 47 Hz – 63 Hz) − On/Off Switch: for powering ON or OFF the MZUST User Station • PS/...
Page 11 - Chapter 2: Installation; Pre-configuration Notes; Important: MZUST must be powered OFF prior to installation.; Plug in and power ON the VGA monitor.; Connect Computers to MZUST using MZCIMs
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 5 Chapter 2: Installation Pre-configuration Notes MasterConsole Z installation requires that a Port Name is assigned to each computer as it is added to the MZCIM chain during installation. Ports are organized alphabetically by assigned name or by the default name (the MZCIM...
Page 12 - Scroll Lock
6 M ASTER C ONSOLE Z U SER G UIDE C. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the O (Out) Cat5 port on the MZCIM-PS2. Connect the other end of the cable to the In Cat 5 Port on the rear panel of the MZUST. D. If you are not adding more computers to the User Station, insert a TER-ZCIM terminator...
Page 13 - To connect additional computers:; ) twice rapidly at the MZUST User Console to
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 7 2.3. For MZCIM-SUN: A. Attach the MZCIM-SUN video (HD15) connector to the computer’s video port. B. Connect the MZCIM-SUN keyboard/mouse connector (8-pin mini-DIN) to the SUN computer’s keyboard/mouse port. C. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the O (OUT) Cat5...
Page 15 - Chapter 3: Operation; OSD Functions; RESS; Scan
C HAPTER 3: O PERATION 9 Chapter 3: Operation The Selection Menu appears automatically upon boot-up. Press the F1 key to view the help menu, or refer to the OSD Function table below for other commands. Figure 7 MZUST Selection Menu Screen OSD Functions The OSD allows you to control, configure, and o...
Page 16 - Help Menu; Selection Menu; PageUp
10 M ASTER C ONSOLE Z U SER G UIDE Help Menu Press F1 to view the Help Menu, which lists all functions keys in a quick and easy reference. Figure 8 F1 Help Menu Selection Menu Press F2 to view the Selection Menu, which lists all port names currently detected by the system, sorted by computer name in...
Page 17 - Configuration Menu; ENTER
C HAPTER 3: O PERATION 11 Configuration Menu When you select a port and press ENTER , that port’s Configuration Menu appears. Use this menu to make changes to the computer channel name, scan rate, and the time interval (in seconds) that a channel’s computer remains displayed on the monitor during sc...
Page 18 - Administration Menu; User Station Information; User Station
12 M ASTER C ONSOLE Z U SER G UIDE Administration Menu Press F5 to view the Administrative Menu, where you can set User Station Information, Security Profile, and Preferences. Figure 11 Administrative Menu User Station Information On the Administration Menu, press the Ç or È key to highlight option ...
Page 19 - User Security Profile; User Preferences
C HAPTER 3: O PERATION 13 User Security Profile On the Administration Menu, press the Ç or È key to highlight option 2 User Security Profile and press ENTER. Note: This feature is currently disabled. Figure 13 User Security Profile Menu User Preferences On the Administration Menu, press the Ç or È k...
Page 21 - Appendix A: Specifications; MZCIM for USB
A PPENDIX A: S PECIFICATIONS 15 Appendix A: Specifications M ODELS D ESCRIPTION P RODUCT W EIGHT ( LBS ; KG ) P RODUCT D IMENSIONS (W X D X H) MZCIM-PS2 MZCIM for P/S2 .5 lbs; .22 kg 2"x 4"x 1"; 50 x 101 x 25mm MZCIM-USB MZCIM for USB .5 lbs; .22 kg 2"x 4"x 1"; 50 x 101 x 25m...
Page 23 - Appendix B: Troubleshooting; ROBLEM
A PPENDIX B: T ROUBLESHOOTING 17 Appendix B: Troubleshooting P ROBLEM S OLUTION The MasterConsole Z chain is installed, but there is no indication of active computers on the Selection Menu (no green channels). Be sure the computers are powered ON and that the MZUST is plugged in. Ensure that the MZC...
Page 25 - Appendix C: Glossary
A PPENDIX C: G LOSSARY 19 Appendix C: Glossary Active Port A port is active when a connected device is powered on. See also Port. Port There are up to 64 “ports” in a MasterConsole Z configuration. A port represents the path to a certain computer on the Selection Menu. See also Active Port and Inact...
Page 27 - UESTION; What is the MasterConsole Z?
A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 21 Appendix D: FAQs Q UESTION A NSWER What is the MasterConsole Z? MasterConsole Z, the next generation Z-Series, replaces the traditional KVM switch box with an innovative chain-like server-to-server arrangement, significantly reducing cable clutter. Small Computer Interface Modu...
Page 29 - Can ZU42 CIMs work with MZCIMs?
A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 23 Q UESTION : A NSWER : Can ZU42 CIMs work with MZCIMs? No. MZCIMs use a different protocol, which is not compatible with ZU42. Can MZCIMs be used with ZU42 USTS? No. MZCIMs use a different protocol, which is not compatible with ZU42. I don't want to use the Scroll Lock key as my...
Page 31 - UTP Cabling FAQs; Can I use Cat 6 cable?
A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 25 UTP Cabling FAQs Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 Cabling FAQ Q UESTION : A NSWER : What UTP cable does Raritan recommend for use with Paragon, Paragon Ready, MasterConsole II, and Cat5 Reach products? Raritan certifies the following Category 5e UTP and Category 6 UTP cable products for use...
