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In Raritan products that 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 (on page 73) in online help.
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to MasterConsole Digital Series Products Product Photos ..........................1 Before Installation..........................4 Chapter 2 MasterConsole Digital KVM Switches MCD Product Overview........................5 One-User Models ........................6 Dual-User Models ........................6 ...
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Contents Using the MCD-LED........................24 Initial OSD Operation ........................25 Login............................. 25 Accessing a Server....................... 26 Logout ..........................28 Chapter 5 Using the On-Screen Display Interface OSD Layout ............................. 29 Login Screen ........................30 ...
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Step 2A: Launch the Upgrade Utility and Connect MDCIM/MDUTP ..........67 Appendix A Specifications One-User MCD Models........................73 Dual-User MCD Models........................75 One-User MCD-LED Models ......................77 Appendix B Ground Screw Appendix C Integration with Other Raritan Products Index ...
Chapter 1 Introduction to MasterConsole Digital Series Products There are two types of MasterConsole Digital (MCD) KVM product models, which are functionally similar. MCD KVM switches MCD-LED KVM combination switch and KVM drawer The major difference between the two products is MCD is a normal KVM switch without a built-in keyboard, mouse and display, and MCD-LED is a KVM switch with a built-in keyboard, touchpad and LCD display.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to MasterConsole Digital Series Products MCD-LED KVM combination switch and KVM drawer MDCIM-DVI...
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Chapter 1: Introduction to MasterConsole Digital Series Products MDCIM-HDMI MDCIM-DP...
Chapter 1: Introduction to MasterConsole Digital Series Products MDUTP cables Before Installation It is very important to locate this product in a suitable environment. The surface for placing and fixing this product should be stable and level or mounted into a suitable cabinet. ...
MCD Computer Interface Modules (MDCIMs) and/or MDUTP cables Tip: To access MCD switches and connected servers from anywhere over the Internet, connect MCD switches to Raritan's Dominion KX III or KX2-101-V2. For details, see Integration with Other Raritan Products...
Chapter 2: MasterConsole Digital KVM Switches One-User Models The one-user model allows only "one" user to access connected servers at a time. These models include MCD-108 and MCD-116. MCD-108 has 8 channel ports, and MCD-116 has 16. Dual-User Models The dual-user model allows up to "two" users to access connected servers at a time.
Chapter 2: MasterConsole Digital KVM Switches Support the video resolution up to 1920x1200@75Hz (analog) or 1920x1080@60Hz (digital) Multi-platform support, including MS-DOS, Windows® 7/8/8.1/10, Linux® (Red Hat, Novell® Suse), Macintosh® OS9, OSX and SCO UNIX® With the “keep-alive” technology, you can add, remove, and hot-swap components without interruption to servers ...
Chapter 2: MasterConsole Digital KVM Switches Front View Turn on after powering on the MCD Power LED Turn off for "inactive" channels. Channel LEDs Turn on for "active" channels. The color is white, and will turn green when any channel is being accessed. Note: For the definition of inactive and active channels, see Active and (on page 45).
Chapter 2: MasterConsole Digital KVM Switches Connect the data input/output devices. For details, refer to a, b 'Console 2' connectors and c listed below. 'Console 2' is available on dual-user models only. See Dual-User Models (on page 6). Connect a USB keyboard and mouse. Two USB-A ports Connect audio input devices, such as speakers or headphone.
MDCIM. Raritan provides various MDUTP cables of different lengths. Each MDUTP cable comes with an HD15 VGA connector, a USB connector and an analog audio connector. Therefore, this cable can transmit analog audio in addition to keyboard, mouse and video signals.
Chapter 2: MasterConsole Digital KVM Switches Step 1: Attach the Cable-Support Bar You can install the cable-support bar onto the rackmount brackets to bear all cables connected to the MCD switch. The proper position to attach this bar depends on the switch's front panel position in the rack. ...
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Chapter 2: MasterConsole Digital KVM Switches 2. Align two little holes of the bracket with two threaded holes on one side of the MCD. 3. Secure the bracket to the MCD with two of the included screws. 4. Repeat the same steps for attaching the other bracket. 5.
Chapter 3 MasterConsole Digital-LED KVM Drawer MasterConsole Digital-LED (MCD-LED) series is a KVM drawer which is functionally similar to MCD KVM switches. For information on MCD KVM MasterConsole Digital KVM Switches switches, see (on page 5). Important: MCD-LED KVM drawers do NOT support audio transmission even though an audio-capable MDCIM or MDUTP cable is used.
MCD-LED switch MCD Computer Interface Modules (MDCIMs) and/or MDUTP cables Note: You CANNOT connect a MCD-LED KVM drawer to Raritan's Dominion KX III or KX2-101-V2 because it does not have a 'console' port. MCD-LED Product Features MCD-LED KVM drawers come with a 17" LED LCD display, built-in keyboard and touchpad ...
Chapter 3: MasterConsole Digital-LED KVM Drawer Users can be located away from the servers at a distance up to 150 feet (45.72 meters) Support the video resolution up to 1920x1200@75Hz (analog) or 1920x1080@60Hz (digital) Multi-platform support, including MS-DOS, Windows® 7/8/8.1/10, Linux®...
Chapter 3: MasterConsole Digital-LED KVM Drawer Operate the MCD-LED KVM drawer Touchpad and keyboard This USB port is used to connect an additional wired or USB port wireless USB keyboard and/or mouse. This USB port does not support a USB storage drive. Corresponding indicators are lit to indicate which Lock Indicators for Num functionality is turned on.
Chapter 3: MasterConsole Digital-LED KVM Drawer Connect a computer for upgrading the MCD-LED firmware. Firmware upgrade connector Connect servers. Channel ports Total of channels depends on your model. Tip: To reset this product, you can press the power switch. MDCIMs and MDTUP Cables All MDCIMs and MDUTP cables work with either MCD or MCD-LED KVM products.
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Chapter 3: MasterConsole Digital-LED KVM Drawer 2. Fasten the brackets to the rack rails securely with your own fasteners. 3. Slide the MCD-LED between the brackets. 4. Fasten the MCD-LED to the rack.
Chapter 4 Quick Start This section provides instructions on setting up a basic MCD or MCD-LED system and accessing connected servers. MCD Rackmount For instructions on rack-mounting each product, see Procedure MCD-LED Rackmount Procedure (on page 10) or (on page 18).
Chapter 4: Quick Start Step A: Select Proper MDCIMs or MDUTPs Choose appropriate MDCIMs or MDUTP cables according to the server's video port and your audio requirements. MCD CIM type Video type Audio transmission MDUTP cables Support analog audio NO support MDCIM-DVI HDMI Support digital audio...
Chapter 4: Quick Start If your MCD is a dual-user model, you can connect an additional keyboard, mouse and monitor to the other 'Console' connectors. Step C: Connect Servers 1. Connect one MDCIM or MDUTP cable to the server. a.
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Chapter 4: Quick Start c. Optionally, plug the MDUTP's audio connector into the server's audio output port. 2. Connect the server to the MCD switch. The distance can be up to 45 meters (147.6 feet). MDCIM: Use a standard network patch cable (Cat5e/6 UTP) to connect the MDCIM attached with the server to the MCD channel ports.
Chapter 4: Quick Start Using the MCD-LED 1. Pull out the MCD-LED. 2. Push the locking latches toward the center. 3. Flip up the LCD display, and press the power button on the LCD display. 4. To fine tune the video quality after accessing a server, do either below: ...
To log in: 1. Type the default user credentials and press Enter. User credentials are case sensitive. User Name: admin Default Password: raritan 2. The Selection Menu displays, indicating the login is successful.
Chapter 4: Quick Start Using the Channel Selection Menu To select a channel, see page 27). Important: It is strongly recommended to change the default password for the security of your MCD system. For details, refer to User Management "...
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Chapter 4: Quick Start Using the Channel Selection Menu You must use the OSD hot key to trigger the OSD. The default hot key is 'Scroll Lock.' System Settings To change the hot key, see (on page 38). To select a channel via the Selection Menu: 1.
Chapter 4: Quick Start Using Hot Keys You can switch between channels without triggering the OSD. The default hot key for the first procedure below is 'Scroll Lock,' but you System Settings can change the hot key. See (on page 38). The hot keys for the second procedure is NOT configurable.
Chapter 5 Using the On-Screen Display Interface In this chapter, the name 'MCD' refers to both MCD switches and MCD-LED KVM drawers unless otherwise specified. The On-Screen Display (OSD) interface offers these functions: Channel selection System configuration Channel scan Note: The OSD settings described in this chapter are different from those for the MCD-LED's LCD display, which are described in the chapter titled...
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface Login Screen The model name of your MCD switch. Device ID The ID number of your console. User Port 01 refers to Console 1. 02 refers to Console 2, which is only available on dual-user models.
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface 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. Your MCD's model name. Model name The number of the channel that is being accessed. Selected channel 8 channel numbers of current page.
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Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface 2nd-tier Selection Menu: After selecting any channel with a 2nd-tier MCD switch connected, the Selection Menu of that switch appears. Your 1st-tier MCD's model name. Base switch's model name The number of the 1st-tier channel where the 2nd-tier MCD switch is 1st-tier channel connected.
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface Channel ID Whenever you access a channel, a channel ID is displayed onscreen. By default, it displays for only 5 seconds. To extend the display time, see System Settings (on page 38). If you turn on the channel scan function, the channel IDs are also displayed to indicate the channel that is being scanned.
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface Specifying Channel Names Default channel names for active channels are 'PC'. You have to assign unique channel names to identify each connected server. Note that channel names are stored on each connected MDCIM or MDUTP.
User Management The product provides one administrator and 127 user accounts. Administrator account: Default name: admin Default password: raritan User accounts: Default names: user001 through user127 Default passwords are NOT available. You CANNOT remove the built-in administrator and user accounts, but you can change their passwords or rename any user accounts.
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Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface 3. On the SETUP page, press F5. The User Configuration page displays. 4. Press to select the desired user. Press Page Up or Page Down if the desired user is not shown on the current page.
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Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface To abort the changes, press Esc instead. To rename a user account and/or change the password: 1. To rename it, type the new name in the User Name field, and press Enter. The name can comprise up to 16 characters. ...
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface System Settings You can adjust the MCD system settings, such as changing the hot key or scan rate. Only the administrator has the permission to change system settings. To change system settings: admin Login 1.
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Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface Field Options/values Function PC SHARE, or The operation mode determines whether two users of a Oper Mode PRIVATE "dual-user" model can access the same channel or not. PC SHARE : Both users can access the same channel (for simultaneously, but only the user who first presses the dual-user...
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface Field Options/values Function ON or OFF Turn on or off the audio support. Audio ON: Turn on the audio. This is the default. OFF: Mute the audio. Note: If you turn off the audio functionality, no audio is available even though you use an audio-capable MDCIM or MDUTP.
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface Menu: 5. Now move it to the position you prefer by pressing the arrow keys. 6. To confirm the new position, press Esc. Then the OSD returns to the SETUP page shown in step 2. 7.
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface A channel ID including the word 'SCAN' will be displayed for each scanned channel. The following illustrates the channel IDs during scanning. Generic channel ID comprising the word 'SCAN', channel number and name ...
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface : Brightness : Contrast 5. Press to adjust the value after the cursor is located in the desired video property. 6. Press Esc to save the changes and exit. Viewing Firmware Version You can check the current versions of OSD and USB driver implemented on the MCD to determine whether it is necessary to update your MCD.
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface Resetting to Factory Defaults You may clear current system settings and have all settings return to factory defaults. These settings include: All settings on the SETUP page. All user accounts on the User Configuration page. Restoring factory defaults does NOT require the administrator permission.
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface Active and Inactive Channels An active channel shows its channel name, while an inactive channel does not show any channel name. Active channels: The MCD switch recognizes a channel as being active when it detects that the channel port is connected to a "powered"...
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface Channel Colors Colors of active channels' names on a dual-user model may change. See Dual-User Models (on page 6). Color Channel status This is an active channel that you can access. Green In the Private mode, active channels are green as long as the other user is NOT accessing them.
Chapter 5: Using the On-Screen Display Interface Releasing a Channel in the PC Shard Mode This section applies to dual-user models only. The product provides two operation modes: Private and PC Share mode. Private mode allows only one user to access a channel at a time, but PC Share mode allows two users to access the same channel simultaneously.
Chapter 6 Two-Tier System You can connect multiple MCD KVM switches to organize a two-tier system, expanding the number of available channels. Different MCD models can be mixed in the system. If the system completely comprises MCD-232 models, the number of connected servers can be expanded to 1024.
Chapter 6: Two-Tier System Servers or computers Cat5 UTP cables 2nd-tier MCD switches MCD KVM switch (or MCD-LED KVM drawer) as the base switch Keyboard, mouse, and monitor Limitations of the Two-Tier System The two-tier system has several limitations. There is only one path (Cat5e/6 UTP cable) between the base switch and each 2nd-tier switch.
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Chapter 6: Two-Tier System Note: If support for audio transmission with the 2nd-tier switch is required, you must use the MDUTP cable and a Raritan's DVI-I to VGA adapter to connect the 2nd tier. a. Plug the connectors of the MDCIM or MDUTP into the 'Console 1' connectors of the 2nd-tier switch.
Chapter 6: Two-Tier System Step (b): Connect Keyboards, Mice, Monitors and Audio Devices You must connect one or two sets of keyboards, mice and monitors to the base switch. For details on connecting keyboards, mice, monitors and optional audio Step B: Connect the Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor input devices, see page 21).
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Chapter 6: Two-Tier System Warning: If any 2nd-tier switch is a dual-user MCD model, DO NOT connect a keyboard, mouse and monitor to Console 2 because Console 2 is disabled.
Chapter 6: Two-Tier System Step (c): Connect Servers You can connect servers to any channel ports in the two-tier system, including those on the base and second-tier switches. Basic Installation For details on server connections, see (on page 20). Accessing or Exiting 2nd-Tier Channels The only method to access the 2nd-tier channels is the OSD's Selection Menu.
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Chapter 6: Two-Tier System If the desired 2nd-tier switch is not listed on the current page, press Page Down or Page Up. 3. Press Enter. The Selection Menu of the selected 2nd-tier switch appears, showing a list of 2nd-tier channels. ...
Chapter 7 MCD-LED Display's OSD Menu You can customize the video properties of the LED display of a MCD-LED KVM drawer by configuring the OSD menu for the LED LCD display. In the following context, the name 'LED OSD' refers to the OSD menu for the LED display, not the OSD for channel selection and system settings.
Chapter 7: MCD-LED Display's OSD Menu Buttons Function Power on/off the built-in LED display. The LED POWER indicator lamp indicates the current power on/off status. Light off = LED display power off Light on = LED display power on This button has two functions: UP/AUTO ...
Chapter 7: MCD-LED Display's OSD Menu Auto Adjust Auto Adjust: Fine tune the video signals to eliminate waviness and distortion. An "Auto Adjusting" message is displayed during the process. Luminance Brightness: Make the screen image brighter or darker. ...
Chapter 7: MCD-LED Display's OSD Menu Management H. Position: Move the screen image left or right. V. Position: Move the screen image up or down. Pixel Clock: Adjust the clock/pitch to synchronize the sampling clock of the LED display with the pixel clock of the connected equipment.
Chapter 7: MCD-LED Display's OSD Menu 6500: Add red to the screen image, making the white warmer. 5400: Add green to the screen image, making the white cooler. User Preset: Adjust red, green and blue colors respectively. ...
Chapter 7: MCD-LED Display's OSD Menu Select the language in which the 'LED OSD' menu is displayed. Available options include English, Chinese, Japanese, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, Korean, Portuguese and Russian. Recall Recall Color: Reset all colors to factory defaults. ...
Chapter 7: MCD-LED Display's OSD Menu Selecting the Preferred Video Output The MCD-LED converts the video input signals to both VGA and DVI video signals. By default all video is displayed with VGA signals on the LCD display. You can switch to DVI signals if higher video quality is preferred. To switch between VGA or DVI signals: 1.
You can upgrade the firmware of the MCD switch, MCD-LED KVM drawer, or MDCIM/MDUTP to benefit from the latest enhancements and features whenever new firmware is released on the Raritan website. Note that the firmware upgrade utilities and firmware files for the KVM switch and MDCIM/MDUTP are different.
Chapter 8: Firmware Upgrade Step 1: Download the Latest Firmware and Upgrade Utility The latest firmware and upgrade utilities for both the MCD switch and Support MDCIM/MDUTP can be downloaded from the Raritan website's page http://www.raritan.com/support/ To download the firmware and upgrade utilities: 1.
Chapter 8: Firmware Upgrade Step 3: Launch the Upgrade Utility for the Switch The following procedure applies to MCD switches and MCD-LED KVM drawers, but NOT to MDCIM/MDUTP. To ensure the success of the upgrade, always use the latest upgrade utility downloaded along with the MCD firmware.
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Chapter 8: Firmware Upgrade 3. To upgrade the USB functionality, click in the row of the "USB Host" to select the appropriate MCD USB file. 4. To upgrade the OSD functionality, click in the row of the "OSD" to select the appropriate MCD OSD file. 5.
Chapter 8: Firmware Upgrade If the upgrade fails, the top-left bullet does not turn green, and red text is displayed on the top instead. 8. If there are more MCD switches to upgrade, keep the utility open, remove the currently-connected switch, and reconnect a new one to the computer.
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Chapter 8: Firmware Upgrade To perform firmware upgrade for MDCIM/MDUTP: 1. Double-click the CIM upgrade utility — NuvoISP.exe. The upgrade utility opens.
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Chapter 8: Firmware Upgrade 2. If the USB radio button is NOT selected yet in the 'Connection type' section, select it. A window similar to the following then appears. Simply close this window. 3. Perform all actions of this step within 5 seconds since the utility is launched.
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Chapter 8: Firmware Upgrade 4. The utility indicates that it detects the connected MDCIM/MDUTP by showing the green message 'Connected'.
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Chapter 8: Firmware Upgrade 5. Click APROM to select the appropriate MDCIM/MDUTP firmware file. 6. Click Start to start the firmware upgrade.
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Chapter 8: Firmware Upgrade 7. When the firmware upgrade is completed successfully, a green message 'PASS' is displayed at the bottom. 8. If there are more MDCIMs or MDUTP cables to upgrade, keep the utility open, remove the currently-connected MDCIM/MDUTP and reconnect a new one to the computer.
Appendix A Specifications In This Chapter One-User MCD Models................73 Dual-User MCD Models................74 One-User MCD-LED Models ..............76 One-User MCD Models Items MCD-108 MCD-116 Supported console users Channel ports (female RJ-45) Female USB-A ports (for keyboard/mouse) Female DVI-I ports (for video output) Female 3.5mm audio jack (for audio output) Female Micro USB (for firmware upgrade) Reset button (for power cycle)
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Appendix A: Specifications Items MCD-108 MCD-116 1920 x 1200@75Hz (VGA) Video support 1920 x 1080@60Hz (DVI) DDC2B AC100-240V/1.5A, DC12V/5.42A Max. power input DC 12V/5.42A (65W) Power consumption 0 to 50°C Operating temperature -20°C to 60°C Storage temperature 0-80% RH , Non-condensing Humidity 440 x 150 x 44 mm Dimension (L x W x H)
Appendix A: Specifications Dual-User MCD Models Items MCD-216 MCD-232 Supported console users Channel ports (female RJ-45) Female USB-A ports (for keyboard/mouse) Female DVI-I ports (for video output) Female 3.5mm audio jack (for audio output) Female Micro USB (for firmware upgrade) Reset button (for power cycle) AC socket Power switch...
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Appendix A: Specifications Items MCD-216 MCD-232 -20°C to 60°C Storage temperature 0-80% RH , Non-condensing Humidity 440 x 150 x 44 mm Dimension (L x W x H) 2009 2276 Weight (g) CE/FCC/VCCI/UL Safety > 300,000 Hours MTBF...
Appendix B Ground Screw 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. Note: Currently only MCD-LED KVM drawers have the ground screw while MCD switches do NOT have it.
Raritan products because it does not have the console connector. This section briefly introduces the connection methods and benefits of integration with other Raritan products. For detailed information, refer to each product's user documentation, which is available on the Raritan website's Support page http://www.raritan.com/support/...
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Turn the console of the MCD switch into a KVM drawer, which can be put inside the cabinet or rack. Connection: Connect the MCD switch to the LED KVM console. A Raritan's KVM combo cable and DVI cable (shipped with the LED KVM console) are required.
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OSD Buttons on the LED Display • 55 Information • 60 OSD Layout • 29 Initial OSD Operation • 20, 25 Overview • 48 Integration with Other Raritan Products • 5, 81 P Introduction to MasterConsole Digital Series Products • 1 Product Photos • 1...