User`s manual

Figure 13. Two-Tier Configuration Cabling Details

Connect Second-Tier MasterConsole(s) to the Base Unit

1. Connect MasterConsole(s) to any Channel(s) of the base MasterConsole II.

a. Using a Universal cable kit (CCPnnU), plug the 25-pin connector into one of the

numbered Channels on the base MasterConsole II back panel.

b. Plug the cable's other connectors into the Keyboard, Monitor, and Mouse ports of

the second-tier MasterConsole II or MasterConsole P Model.

c. Power on the MasterConsole unit according to the following instructions:

• IMPORTANT: For MasterConsole II, the unit must be programmed as a second-

tier unit. (The default setting is first-tier) To program any MasterConsole II as a

second-tier unit, power ON while pressing the Channel #2 button on the front

panel and hold for 3 seconds. When the unit is programmed as a second-tier unit,

the LED on the far right of the unit's front panel (2ND) will be lit continuously.

Note: Any unit can be re-programmed to be a first-tier unit by pressing the

Channel #1 button on the front panel during a subsequent power ON process.

• For MasterConsole P Model: Turn the power switch on.

Note: All second-tier MasterConsole P Models must be MasterView ready. To

determine if your P Model does have this feature, check the white label on the

bottom of the unit*. This label shows the unit's level and style of firmware:

MDSP-nnn. If it is MDSP-1AC or higher (MDSP-1AD, etc.), the unit is

MasterView ready. If not, you need to upgrade. Call Raritan Technical

Support for details.