CHAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 35Connecting a MasterConsole P as a TierNote: All tier MasterConsole P models must be MasterView ready. To determinewhether your MasterConsole P model is MasterView ready, check the white label onthe bottom of the unit. Locate unit’s firmware version: MDSP-nnn. If firmwareversion is MCSP–1AC or higher (e.g., MDSP-1AD), the unit is MasterView ready.Some MasterConsole P models that are not MasterView ready can be upgraded toMasterView Ready. Please contact Raritan Technical Support for details and pricing.Important: Connecting a MasterConsole P as a Tier is Not Recommended. Thisconnection should be verified as to the level of user satisfaction prior to continuing.Note: As a tier device to Paragon, MasterConsole P model can be single bank only.Connect MasterConsole P to a Base Paragon Switch:If using a CIM UKVMC:1. Use a CCPnn cable to connect keyboard, monitor, and mouse connectors of cable intokeyboard, monitor, and mouse ports of MasterConsole P unit.2. Connect DB25 connector into UKVMC.If using a CIM UKVMP:1. Connect keyboard, monitor, and mouse cables to MasterConsole P user port.2. Connect Category 5e UTP cable to RJ45 port on UKVMP.3. Connect other end of Category 5e UTP cable to channel port reserved on base Paragonswitch.Perform Channel Configuration:1. At the User Station Login Menu type “admin” in the User Name field and press <Enter>.2. Type “raritan” (all lowercase) in the Password field and press <Enter>.3. Press <F5> to go to the Administration Menu, then select the Channel Configurationsubmenu.4. Use the <Ç> and <È> or <Page Up> and <Page Down> keys to select a channel in whichMasterConsole P is connected.5. Press <Tab> to advance to the Device field and change the Device Type to the specificMasterConsole P model.6. Hold the <Shift> key and press <Tab> to go back to the Name column.7. Press <Enter> and edit the Name field.8. Press <S> to save new configuration.