The Raritan MasterConsole CAT Cat5 KVM is a solution for consolidating your
equipment if your small- to midsize server room or data center is getting too
cluttered. Individual models control up to eight or 16 servers, and switches can
be cascaded to control up to 256 servers at distances of up to 150 feet.
The MasterConsole CAT Switches works with every leading server (Microsoft
Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista,
Novell NetWare, UNIX and Linux) and use Cat5/6 cables, saving you space and
allowing easier cabling.
MasterConsole CAT provides reliability and performance including a dedicated,
intelligent processor at each port so each connected server "sees" its own
keyboard and mouse, a unique "keep-alive" design which ensures nonstop server
operation in case of power loss to the switch and the support of high-resolution
video – up to 1600 x 1200. In combination with leading-edge technology and
scalability such as server selection from the front panel channel buttons and by
name from pop-up, on-screen menus, the MasterConsole CAT is designed for
flexibility.
MasterConsole CAT KVM Application Diagram
Raritan MasterConsole Features & Benefits
Hardware
Space-saving design
Only 1U in height for the CAT5 KVM switch. Raritan’s MCCAT18 (1 x 8) and
MCCAT116 (1 x 16) are extremely rack-efficient.
Video Display
Supports the highest video resolution of up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz in 100
feet and 1280 x 1024 in 150 feet.
MasterConsole Computer Interface Module (MCIM) Technology
MCIMs with “keep-alive” technology allow users to add, remove and hot-swap
components without interruption to the live servers.
Multiplatform MCIMs
MCIMs are available in USB and PS/2® for support of various servers and
devices in your data center.
AC Power: 110/220V Auto-Switching
Integrated power supply ensures proper power provision and system
reliability.
Connectivity
Simple installation
Plug-and-play installation, auto-configuration along with easy-to-use,
on-screen displays.
Cross-platform and hardware independent
Works with a mixture of servers having PS/2 and USB interfaces.
Cat5 Simplicity
Utilizes Cat5e cabling to carry the KVM signaling from the modules (MCIMs)
to a single user console.
Targets can be labelled with devices' names
Allows easier server selection from the on-screen menu.
Management
Password authentication
Support of one administrator and five user profiles for basic management.
AutoScan and AutoSkip
AutoScan allows users to scan servers at variable rates. AutoSkip bypasses
inactive channels.
Scalability
A single user can control up to eight or 16 servers. With the MCCAT116
model, a user can control up to 256 servers by cascading the units.
Raritan MasterConsole CAT Specifications:
