MASTERCONSOLE® DIGITAL
Frequently Asked Questions
Question

AnswerMasterConsole Digital KVM Switch (MCD)
What is the MasterConsole Digital KVM
switch (MCD)?

Raritan’s MasterConsole® Digital KVM switch (MCD) consolidates access andcontrol of multiple servers with a single or dual console. It features KVM ports
for 8, 16, or 32 servers and can be cascaded two levels to support up to 1,024
connections. MCD switches use standard Category 5/6/6e unshielded twistedpair (UTP) cables for connecting computers.
The MCD is available as a single-user switch (MCD-108/MCD-116) and a dualuser switch (MCD-216/MCD-232). The two-user models provide additional USB
ports for connecting a second USB keyboard and mouse, and a second DVI-I port
for connecting another monitor. MCD is also supports stereo audio by using MCD
VGA combo cables or MCD HDMI CIMs.
MCD KVM switches support the latest digital video user interfaces — DVI, HDMI,and DP video inputs. Maximum video resolution is supported up to 1920x1200@75Hz (via MDUTP cables), 1920x1080 (via MDCIMs) in 150 feet thru UTP cableconnection by MasterConsole Digital CIMs (MDCIMs) or MasterConsole KVM
combo cables(MDUTP).
MCD KVM switches provide a friendly OSD (On-Screen Display) interface andhotkeys to access to connected computers.

What is the size of the MasterConsoleDigital?

The MCD is only 1U in height and fits in a standard 19" rack.

What are the MasterConsole DigitalComponents?

MasterConsole Digital consists of three components: the matrix switch (MCD108/116 or MCD-216/232), Computer Interface Modules (MDCIMs), and VGA KVM
Combo cables (MDUTPs). Both connect to the keyboard, video (DVI/HDMI/DP)
and mouse ports of each server and provide fail-safe server access with Raritan’s
dedicated keyboard/mouse emulation.

What interfaces does the MasterConsoleDigital support?

MasterConsole Digital supports audio, USB keyboards and mouse interfaces,
HDMI/DVI/DP digital video inputs via MDCIMs and analog VGA video via MDUTP
cables.

How to extend the user console ofMasterConsole Digital?

You can connect MasterConsole Digital’s user console thru Raritan’s Cat5 Reach
DVI to extend the user console up to 500 feet with 1080P video resolution.
This is beneficial to anyone who would like “lights-out” access to the serverroom.

How to support audio on MasterConsoleDigital

You can connect an earphone or a speaker to the 3.5mm audio jack atMasterConsole Digital’s user console. Connect the MDCIM-HDMI or MDTUP
cables to the server.

What types of servers does MasterConsole
Digital support?

MS-DOS, Windows® 7/8/8.1/10, Linux® (Red Hat, Novell® Suse), Macintosh® OS9,
OSX and SCO UNIX®.

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Can Dominion® CIMs, MCIMs, or MCUTP
cables work with MasterConsole Digital?

No, these accessories are not compatible with MasterConsole Digital.

Does MasterConsole Digital support USB
keyboards with USB hub function such as
Sun type 7 keyboard or Mac wired
keyboard?

MasterConsole Digital does not support USB keyboards with USB hub functions.

Does MasterConsole Digital KVM switches
work with Raritan’s T1700-LED andT1900-LED?

Yes, we recommend the use of Raritan’s T1700-LED and T1900-LED LED backlit
KVM consoles for at-the-rack access or you can purchase our 17’’ LED backlit
LCD KVM switch (MCD-LED) which integrate 17-inch LED backlit LCD rackconsole with MCD CAT5 KVM switches.

KVM Switch and LCD Console Drawer Combo (MCD-LED)
What is the 17’’ LED backlit LCD KVM
switch and console drawer combo (MCDLED)?

The 17’’ LED backlit LCD KVM switch and console drawer combination (MCDLED) is a 17-inch LED backlit LCD rack console and CAT5 KVM switch integrated
into a single rack access solution for SMB and server room environments.
MCD-LED is available in two models: MCD-LED17108 (8-port) and MCDLED17116 (16-port). Both models allow one user access servers via independent
KVM sessions at the rack. User can employ MasterConsole Digital Computer
Interface Modules (MDCIMs) connectors for distances up to 150 feet in 1080P
video resolution. If servers are local, users can employ MDUTP cable — the next
generation UTP combo cable available from Raritan’s mature CAT5 technology.
MCD-LED supports Windows®, Linux®, and Mac® Operating Systems.
MCD-LED also supports cascading, with MCD KVM switches as the second tier tocontrol up to 512 servers.

What is the size of the MCD-LED LCD KVMswitch?

MCD-LED is only 1U in height and fits in a standard 19" rack.

What type of display is used with theMCD-LED?

It’s a 17 inch Grade A TFT panel display.

What interfaces does the MCD-LEDsupport?

MCD-LED supports USB keyboards and mice interfaces and VGA, DVI, HDMI,
Display Port video interfaces.

What types of servers does MCD-LEDsupport?

MS-DOS, Windows® 7/8/8.1/10, Linux® (Red Hat, Novell® Suse), Macintosh® OS9,
OSX and SCO UNIX®.

Can MCD-LED use MDUTP cables toconnect servers at the rack?

Yes, MCD-LED is fully compatible with MDUTP cables. We recommend using
MDUTP cables to connect to servers at the same rack. For longer distances, youcan also use Raritan MDCIMs.

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What is an MDUTP cable?

The MDUTP cable is the new generation UTP KVM combo cable for MCD models.
It integrates Raritan’s VGA CIM and UTP cables together as one single cable andwith stereo audio support.
The installation is much easier than using CIMs. It is also easy for cabling andmaintenance purposes.

How many types of interfaces does an
MDUTP cable have?

MDUTP cable only supports VGA video interface. There are four different lengths(6 feet, 12 feet, 18 feet and 45 feet) of cables to choose.

I don't want to use the Scroll Lock key as
my hot key. What are my options?

The hot key can be easily changed to the Num Lock or Caps Lock, or Scroll Lock.
When in hot-key mode, touch the desired new hot-key activator followed by theEnter key.

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