Raritan MasterConsole CAT – 16 Port CAT5 KVM Switch

The MCCAT116 is an 16 port CAT5 based KVM switch which allows IT professionals to access, monitor and control all their servers from a single location.

If your small to midsize server room or data center is getting too cluttered, consolidate your equipment with a Raritan MasterConsole CAT Cat5 KVM switch. This 8 port switch lets you eliminate costly, redundant equipment by giving one user centralized control from a single workstation. Server selection is via front panel selection switches, hot-key or on-screen-display.

Bulletproof reliability and performance

• MasterConsole CAT is engineered for dependability:

• It features a dedicated, intelligent processor at each port so each connected server "sees" its own keyboard and mouse, preventing lockups

• Our unique "keep-alive" design ensures nonstop server operation in case of power loss to the switch

• It supports high-resolution video – up to 1600 x 1200

• It ensures authorized access via password security

What is the MasterConsole^® CAT?

• An economical and easy way to manage the mid-size server room 

• Provides BIOS-level and OS-independent access to servers 

• Connects to target servers with CIMs and standard Cat5 cables 

• Supports single-user KVM access in 8 and 16-port models 

• Cascade units for access and control of up to 256 servers 

Key benefits and features include:

• Single user control of 8 servers

• Cascade up to 256 servers 

• On-screen user interface (OSUI) for simple control and system management 

• MCIMs, with “keep-alive” technology, supports add, remove and hot-swapping of components without interruption to the live servers. 

• MasterConsole CAT connects to each MCIM via standard, economical Cat5e UTP cable. Servers may be located up to 45 meters from the MC CAT unit 

• High resolution video – up to 1600x1200@60Hz 

• LEDs on front panel displays the status of servers

• Multiplatform support - PS/2 or USB 

• Assign meaningful names to servers for quick identification and selection

• Operates with hotkeys and on screen menus 

• AutoSkip and AutoScan features 

• Password Security - Ensures authorized access to MasterConsole CAT (One administrator, 5 users)

• Multi-platform support, including MS-DOS, Windows2000/2003/NT/Me/XP/Vista, Linux (Red Hat, Novell Suse) and SCO Unix 

• Supports IBM, Dell and HP servers