Raritan Computer MXU2, MXU28 User Manual

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FCC Information MXU2 Manual

FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential environment may cause harmful interference.

Product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Z-Series, Paragon, MasterConsole MX
MasterConsole II, MasterConsole SMX, and their respective logos are registered trademarks of
Raritan Computer, Inc. PS/2, RS/6000, and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Sun is a
registered trademark of Sun Microsystems. Alpha is a registered trademark of Compaq
Corporation. HP9000 is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard. SGI is a registered trademark
of Silicon Graphics, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

Japanese Approvals

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Table of Contents MXU2 Manual

Table of Contents

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FCC INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................I

TABLE OF CONTENTS ...........................................................................................................................III

CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................... 1

Welcome................................................................................................................................................ 1

Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 1

Features ................................................................................................................................................ 1

Quick Installation and Test ................................................................................................................... 2

MXU2 On-Screen User Interface.......................................................................................................... 2

CHAPTER 2. OPERATING THE MXU2 .................................................................................................. 4

Logging In.............................................................................................................................................4

Selecting a Computer ............................................................................................................................ 5

User Customization...............................................................................................................................6

On-Screen User Interface Functions..................................................................................................... 8

CHAPTER 3. ADMINISTRATOR FUNCTIONS..................................................................................... 9

Administration Menu............................................................................................................................. 9

System Configuration............................................................................................................................ 9

User Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 11

Channel Configuration........................................................................................................................ 12

CHAPTER 4. INSTALLING MXU2 ........................................................................................................ 14

Installations......................................................................................................................................... 14

One-Tier Installation........................................................................................................................... 15

Two-Tier Installation .......................................................................................................................... 16

Prepare Second-Tier MasterConsole MXU2 ...................................................................................... 18

Connect MXU2 Unit for Second-Tier Operation: ............................................................................... 19

Configure Base MXU2 Reserved Channels As Second Tier MXU2 Devices....................................... 20

Connecting Computers to Second-Tier MXU2 Unit(s)........................................................................ 21

APPENDIX A: SECURITY ACCESS ...................................................................................................... 22

Security Access Mode.......................................................................................................................... 22

APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................... 24

APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................. 27

APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................... 29

MXU2 Models ..................................................................................................................................... 29

Universal Cable Kits: For connecting computer to MXU2 or connecting a base MXU2 to a second

tier MXU2 ........................................................................................................................................... 29

Accessories.......................................................................................................................................... 29

APPENDIX E: MXU2 AND PARAGON.................................................................................................. 30

Chapter 1. Getting Started MXU2 Manual

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Welcome

Congratulations on your purchase of Raritan Computer’s MasterConsole MXU2.

Introduction

Raritan's keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) switches are engineered to provide reliable, cost­effective, central control of multiple computers. This eliminates the cost and clutter of
unnecessary equipment, reclaims space, and improves productivity for a host of applications.

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MXU2 is a 2 user KVM switch that enables up to two simultaneous users to select and operate

connected computers. Each user will have exclusive control of any selected computer.

Raritan's unique emulation technology dedicates a keyboard and mouse emulator for each
computer to ensure that each computer always “sees” its own keyboard and mouse.

Each user is provided with an on-screen user interface (OSUI) menu to facilitate operation. The
firmware control program can be upgraded via a built-in communication port.

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Features

• Models to connect up to 8 or 16 computers

• Direct connect MXU2 to Raritan’s Paragon

• Ability to cascade units to control up to 128 computers from 2 user stations.

• Locate computers or cascaded units up to 1,000 feet away from the MXU2 using Cat5 Reach

• Locate one user station up to 1,000 feet away from the MXU2 with Raritan’s Cat5 receiver—

URKVMG receiver included with optional kit (Part number MXU28G orMXU216G).

• Tangle proof, double-shielded coaxial cable in lengths of 2, 6.5, 13, 20, and 30 feet

• Built in dedicated keyboard and mouse emulators for flawless operation

• Includes Keep-alive design to ensure non-stop computer operation in case of power loss to

the switch

• Supports high-resolution video to 1600 x 1200

• Allows a mix PCs, Macs, Suns, Alphas, RS/6000s, HP9000s, and SGIs with Raritan

Guardian converters

• Contains a powerful On-Screen User Interface (OSUI) for simple operation and system

management

• Assign meaningful names to connected computers and select from pop-up, on-screen menus

• Stores up to 120 user names, each with personalized operating profile and optional password

for security

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• Contains individual user-controlled functions to AutoSkip inactive channels and to

AutoScan computers at variable rates

• Engineered with multilevel security to ensure authorized access to each computer by

each user

• Expand capabilities by cascading MXU2

• OSUI supports English, French, and German keyboard layouts

• Available firmware upgrades via built-in DB9 administration port

Quick Installation and Test

Chapter 4 specifies a detailed installation procedure. For a quick installation and test of MXU2,
perform the following:

1. Unwrap the MXU2 unit from the packing box.

2. Plug the power cord into the MXU2 and turn the power switch to ON.

3. Plug a user console-keyboard, monitor, and mouse-into the connectors marked keyboard,
monitor, and mouse on the back panel of the MXU2.

4. Plug in monitor’s power cord and power on monitor.

5. Login Menu will now be displayed on the monitor. The keyboard’s <Scroll Lock> LED will
be blinking.

6. Enter ADMIN as user name, and press <Enter>. Enter ”raritan” (case sensitive) and press
<Enter>. The Selection Menu will be displayed on the monitor.

7. Unwrap a universal cable, CCPnn. Plug the DB25 connector into a channel on the back panel
of the MXU2 unit.

8. Plug the other end of the cable into a PC’s keyboard/mouse/VGA ports.

9. Power on the PC.

10. The PC channel on the Selection Menu will turn green.

11. Use the keyboard <> and <> keys to select the green line, and press <Enter>.

12. You will now be able to operate the PC connected to MXU2.

Congratulations! This quick test is complete.

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To go back to the MXU2 selection menu, press the <Scroll Lock> key twice rapidly. This
activates the on-screen user interface. The <Scroll Lock> LED on the user console
keyboard blinks, indicating the on-screen user interface has been activated.

units using 1 or 2 ports.

MXU2 On-Screen User Interface

The MXU2 on-screen user interface (OSUI) consists of a simple hierarchy of menus and screens.

Each menu (except Login Menu) contains the following sections (Figure 2):

• Title Line

• Menu/Screen Body (for text and fields)

• Help Messages

• Status Line (displays Skip/Scan status and OSUI activator)

Function keys F1, F2, F4, and F5 switch between different first-level menus.

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The symbol  provides hints and tips.