Raritan MasterConsole CAT – 8 Port CAT5 KVM Switch

MasterConsole CAT FAQ

Model: MCCAT18

£299.00 inc VAT £358.80

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Description

The MCCAT18 is an 8 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

Technical Data

Technical Data
Power Supply	100V – 240V Auto-sensing 20 Watts

Unit Dimensions	440(W) x 167(D) x 43mm(H)

Server Connections	RJ45 x 8

Local Access Ports	VGA HDB-15 (F) x 1 (Blue);Keyboard PS/2 mini-din 6-pin x 1;Mouse PS/2 mini-din 6-pin x 1 FW Upgrade DB9(F) x 1

Network	10/100 Ethernet (RJ45) port — one or two

Operating Temperature	32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C)

Protocols	TCP/IP, PPP, PAP, HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, SSH, TACACS+, LDAP(S), RADIUS, SNMP

Admin Port	RS232 115.2Kps

Category	CAT5 KVM

Computer Ports	8 Ports

Type	PS/2

Unit Weight	2.45Kg

Security	Radius; LDAP; Up to 256 bit SSL v3, TLS v1 encryption of console data

Brand	Raritan

Accessories

Computer Interface Modules

A Computer Interface Module is required to connect the KVM switch to your target server. It converts the RJ45 (CAT5) cabling from the KVM Switch to keyboard, monitor and mouse so that it can connect to the target server.