Raritan MasterConsole Digital Quick Setup Manual
QUICK SETUP GUIDE
MasterConsole Digital®
Thank you for purchasing the MasterConsole Digital (MCD) KVM switch or MCD-LED KVM combination switch and
drawer. MCD is the most user-friendly 1U KVM switch for accessing 8 to 32 servers, and MCD-LED is a 1U KVM
combination switch and drawer for accessing 8 to 16 servers.
Four MCD models are available: MCD-108/116 for one-user operation, and MCD-216/232 for dual-user operation. If
establishing a
two-tier
Two MCD-LED models are available: MCD-LED17108 and MCD-LED17116 for one-user operation.
MCD system, you can even access a maximum of 1024 servers.
This Quick Setup Guide explains how to quickly install and use either product. For further details on using this product,
access its Online Help or User Guide on the
Support page (http://www.raritan.com/support/
Package Contents
The MCD or MCD-LED comes with standard parts shown
below. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Raritan
Technical Support or the local vendor immediately.
MCD KVM switch or MCD-LED KVM drawer x 1
Power cord x 1
Rackmount kit x 1 (including brackets and associated
screws)
DVI-I to VGA adapter x 1
Note: This adapter can be used for connecting a VGA
monitor or for connecting a 2nd-tier MCD switch via
"MDUTP". For details, see
Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor
Two-Tier System
(on page 6).
Step B: Connect the
(on page 4) or
Establishing a
Quick Setup Guide x 1
Warranty card x 1
MCD Structure Diagrams
The following diagrams illustrate the dual-user model
MCD-232.
Front View
1. Power LED
2. Channel LEDs
Rear View
1. Power socket and power switch
2. 'Console 2' connectors (available on dual-user models
only):
a. Two USB-A ports
b. One audio output
c. One DVI-I connector
3. 'Console 1' connectors:
a. Two USB-A ports
b. One audio output
c. One DVI-I connector
4. Reset button
5. Firmware upgrade connector
6. Channel ports
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MCD Rackmount Procedure
MCD switches can be mounted in 1U (1.75", 4.4cm) of vertical
space in a standard 19" equipment rack. To rack-mount it,
use the brackets and screws that come with the device.
Step 1: Attach the Cable-Support Bar
You can install the cable-support bar onto the rackmount
brackets to bear all cables connected to the MCD switch. The
proper position to attach this bar depends on the switch's
front panel position in the rack.
If the front panel will face the front of the rack, fasten the
bar to the L-shaped holes
rackmount brackets.
If the front panel will face the rear of the rack, fasten the
bar to the L-shaped holes
rackmount brackets.
far from
close to
the ears of the
the ears of the
2. Align two little holes of the bracket with two threaded
holes on one side of the MCD.
3. Secure the bracket to the MCD with two of the included
screws.
To attach the cable-support bar:
1. Insert either end of the cable-support bar into one of the
L-shaped holes on a rackmount bracket.
2. Align the bar's threaded hole with the threaded hole at the
end of the rackmount bracket. Then secure the bar with
one of the included cap screws.
3. Repeat the above steps for attaching the other bracket.
4. Repeat the same steps for attaching the other bracket.
5. Mount the MCD in the rack by securing the brackets' ears
to the rack's front rails with your own fasteners.
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MCD-LED Structure Diagrams
The following diagrams illustrate MCD-LED17116.
Front View
Step 2: Rack Mount the MCD
When rack-mounting the MCD switch, you can let it face
either the front or the rear of the rack to meet your needs.
To rack-mount the MCD:
1. Slide the MCD between the two rackmount brackets.
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1. Touchpad and keyboard
2. USB port for connecting a USB HID-compliant
keyboard/mouse -- wired or wireless
Note: This USB port does not support a USB storage
drive.
3. Indicators for Num Lock, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock
4. TFT LCD display
5. Locking latches
6. OSD buttons, power button and indicator lamp
7. Adjustable mounting brackets
Rear View
1. Power socket and power switch
2. Firmware upgrade connector
3. Channel ports
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MCD-LED Rackmount Procedure
MCD-LED KVM drawers can be mounted in 1U (1.75", 4.4cm)
of vertical space in a standard 19" equipment rack. To
rack-mount it, use the brackets and screws that come with
the device.
1. Adjust the length of both brackets to match the mounting
depth of your rack.
2. Fasten the brackets to the rack rails securely with your
own fasteners.
3. Slide the MCD-LED between the brackets.
4. Fasten the MCD-LED to the rack.
QS Rule
Basic Installation
For MCD, follow steps A, B, and C. For MCD-LED, follow steps
A and C.
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