User guide

Introduction
Chapter 1
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Congratulations on purchasing a Raritan "one-user" MasterConsole CAT
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Product Overview
KVM (keybo
ard/video/mouse) switch—MCCAT18 or MCCAT116. This
User Guide explains how to use these KVM switches to access and
control multiple computers (or servers).
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MCCAT switch is a KVM (keyboard/video/mouse) switch that enables you
form a
ry 5 (Cat5) unshielded
for
You need these components to set up one MCCAT system:
ter Interface Modules (MCIMs)
Note: MCIMs are compatible with MCCAT18/116 switches, but MCUTP
to control multiple computers from a single set of keyboard, mouse, and
monitor. Connect the keyboard, mouse, monitor and all computers to an
MCCAT switch, and you will be able to switch among computers
connected to the MCCAT switch. If cascading MCCAT switches to
two-tier MCCAT system, the number of accessible computers can be
expanded up to a maximum of 256 computers.
MCCAT switch features the use of standard Catego
twisted-pair (UTP) cables for connecting computers. In terms of operation,
it provides front panel buttons for easy and fast access to connected
computers in addition to a friendly OSD (On-Screen Display) interface
simple system configuration.
 MCCAT switch
 MCCAT Compu
cables are NOT. Do NOT use MCUTP cables to connect computers to
MCCAT18/116 switches. For information on MCUTP cables, see the
MCCAT28/216 User Guide, which can be downloaded from the Rarita
website (
n
http://www.raritan.com).