MASTERCONSOLE® DIGITAL
Features and Benefits
FeaturesBenefits

MasterConsole Digital KVM Switch (MCD)
Next Generation Cat5 KVM switches
support digital video interfaces and audio

MasterConsole Digital KVM Switch (MCD) is the next generation of Raritan Cat5KVM switches.
It supports single or dual user control of up to 32 servers with the following
models: MCD-108, MCD-116, MCD-216 and MCD-232.

Connect to VGA, DVI, HDMI, andDisplayPort

MCD provides three brand new cabling options.
MDUTP cables are an integrated computer interface module and UTP cable foreasier cabling management. MDUTP cables provide VGA, USB and stereo audio
support.
Also, Raritan’s Master Console Digital Computer Interface Modules — (MDCIMs)
provides up to 150 feet between the target servers and switch with HDMI, DVI,and DisplayPort video interfaces.

Space-Saving Design

All MCD units are only 1U in height

HD Video Resolutions

Supports the highest video resolution of up to 1920 x 1200 @75Hz (via MDUTPcables) and 1920x1080 @ 60Hz (via MDCIMs).

MasterConsole Digital Computer Interface
Module (MDCIM) Technology

MDCIMs with “keep-alive” technology allow users to add, remove and hot-swap
CIMs without interruption to the live servers. MDCIMs also support DDC, DDC2,and DDC2B.

Multi-platform MDCIMs

MDCIMs are available for USB keyboard and mouse control of multiplatform
servers.

AC Power: 110/220VAuto-Switching

Integrated auto-sensing power supply.

MasterConsole Digital KVM Switch Connectivity
Single and Dual-User Models

MCD is available in one and two-user models. Two users can have simultaneous
KVM sessions without blocking.

Cross-Platform and Hardware
Independent

Works with a mixture of servers having USB keyboard/mouse interfaces and with
HDMI/DVI/DP digital video interfaces and VGA.

Cat5 Simplicity™

Utilizes Cat5e/6/6e cabling to carry the KVM signaling from the server (viaMDCIMs) to a KVM switch.

Servers can be labeled with server’ names

Allows easier server selection from the on-screen menu.

Scalability/Cascading

Users can control 8 to 32 servers. With the MCD-232 model, users can control
up to 1,024 servers by cascading the units.

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MasterConsole Digital KVM Switch Management
Simple Installation

Plug-and-play installation, configuration along with easy-to-use, on-screen
displays.

AutoScan and AutoSkip

AutoScan allows users to scan servers at variable rates. AutoSkip bypasses
inactive channels.

MasterConsole® Digital Computer
Interface Module (MDCIM) Technology andMultiplatform Support

MDCIMs with “keep-alive” technology allow users to add, remove and hot-swap
components without interruption to the live servers.
MDCIMs are also available for support of various servers and devices in your data
center and supports MS-DOS, Windows® 7/8/8.1/10, Linux® (Red Hat, Novell®
Suse), Macintosh® OS9, OSX and SCO UNIX®

Password Authentication

Support of one administrator and 127 user profiles for secure access and simplemanagement.

Simply the best — with Raritan’s Next
generation MDUTP cable

MDUTP cables are an integrated computer interface module and UTP cable foreasier cabling management. MDUTP cables offer flexible cabling lengths of 6, 12,18 and 45 feet between the servers and the MCD KVM Switch.

KVM Switch and LCD Console Drawer Combo (MCD-LED)
Next Generation LCD console drawers andintegrated LCD/KVM switch

MasterConsole Digital 17’’ LED backlit LCD KVM Switch and Console Drawer
Combo (MCD) is the next generation of Raritan LCD console drawers andintegrated LCD/KVM switch.
Two models included,
MCD-LED17108 (1-user, 8-port)
MCD-LED17116 (1-user, 16-port)
The MCD-LED can be cascaded 2 levels to support up to 512 connections at
distances up to 150 feet.

1U Rack-Mount Unit

Saves space at the rack. 1U design takes up to 85% less space than a full-size
keyboard, monitor and mouse.

17” LCD Display with up to 1920x1080
Resolution

MCD-LED has a large display so data is clear and easy to view with high definition
video quality.

Side Rails with Fixed Position Feature

Stable working surface prevents unwanted drawer movement.

Multi-Language Keyboard Support

Supports US English, UK English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Traditional
Chinese and Japanese.

Video Display

MCD-LED supports the latest digital video interfaces — DVI, HDMI, andDisplayPort. Maximum video resolution can be supported up to 1920x1080 thru
UTP cable connections.

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Features and Benefits
KVM Switch and LCD Console Drawer Combo Connectivity
Scalability/Cascading

Users can control up to eight or 16 servers. With the MCD-LED17108 and MCDLED17116 models, users can control up to 512 servers by cascading MCD-232
units.

KVM Switch and LCD Console Drawer Combo Management
Simple Installation

Plug-and-play installation, auto-configuration along with easy-to-use, on-screen
displays. With the one-man installation kit, you can easily install MCD-LED in therack.

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