Raritan MasterConsole CAT Quick Installation And Setup Manual

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Package ContentsThe MasterConsole CAT (MCCAT) package contains the following items. If youfind anything missing, contact the local dealer or Raritan technical support for help.MCCAT unitPower cordRackmount kit (including brackets and associated screws)Quick Installation and Setup GuideWarranty CardOverviewThere are two models for one-user MCCAT units: MCCAT116 and MCCAT18.These models share the same features. The only difference is that MCCAT116comes with 16 channel ports while MCCAT18 comes with 8 channel ports.MCCAT116TIER LEDSKIP button SCAN button Channel buttonsPowerswitchPower jack PS/2 keyboard portPS/2 mouse port ADMIN portVideo port Channel portsMCCAT18MCCAT18 provides 8channel ports onlyWhat to ReadThe product allows you to establish either a one-tier MCCAT system, which com-prises of one single MCCAT unit only, or a two-tier MCCAT system, which com-prises of multiple MCCAT units. Depending on whether you want to establish aone-tier or two-tier system, the sections that you should read in this guide vary.For a one-tier system, read:Connecting ComputersSelecting a Channel•••••••For a two-tier system, read:Building a Two-tier SystemConnecting ComputersSelecting a ChannelFor more information about the features and operation, download the MCCATUser Guide from Raritan's website. See "Downloading the User Guide" for down-load instructions.Connecting ComputersMake sure all devices are NOT powered, including computers (or servers),MCCAT unit and the monitor.Connect an MCIM (either MCIM-USB or MCIM-PS2) to one of the computers.If using the MCIM-USB:Connect MCIM's USB connector to one of the USB ports of the com-puter.Connect MCIM's video connector to the video port of the computer.ComputerMCIM-USBIf using the MCIM-PS2:Connect MCIM's PS/2 mouse connector to the PS/2 mouse port of thecomputer.Connect MCIM's PS/2 keyboard connector to the PS/2 keyboard portof the computer.Connect MCIM's video connector to the video port of the computer.ComputerMCIM-PS2Connect the computer to one of the channel ports on your MCCAT unit via astandard Category 5 (Cat 5) cable.Connect one end of the Cat 5 cable to the RJ45 port of the MCIM beingattached to the computer.Connect the other end of the Cat 5 cable to one of the RJ45 channel portsof the MCCAT unit.MCIMCat 5 cableMCCAT unit•••1.2.•a.b.•a.b.c.3.a.b.Repeat Steps 2 to 3 if you want to connect more computers to the MCCATunit.Connect the PS/2 keyboard, mouse and VGA monitor to the MCCAT unit.Connect the PS/2 keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard port of the MCCAT unit.Connect the PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 mouse port of the MCCAT unit.Connect the VGA connector of the monitor to the video port of the MCCATunit.MCCAT unitMouse Keyboard VGA monitorConnect the appropriate power cords to all devices, including the MCCAT unit,attached computers and monitor; connect the other end of these power cordsto working power outlets.MCCAT unitPower cordSwitch ON the attached computers and monitor.Switch ON the MCCAT unit.ONE-TIER MCCAT SYSTEM4.5.a.b.c.6.6.7.MasterConsole®CATQuick Installation and Setup GuideRev. B June 2008 255-20-0003-00 RoHSFor more detailed instructions, please consult the User Guide found on the Raritan website (www.raritan.com)

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