Description:
MasterConsole CAT Great KVM performance – MCCAT18 for up to eight servers

Simple yet full featured Cat5 KVM switch.

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 switch lets you eliminate costly, redundant equipment by giving one user centralized control from a single workstation. Individual models control up to eight servers, and switches can be cascaded to control up to 256 servers at distances of up to 45 meters.

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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 Cascade units for access and control of up to 256 severs

Features:
Single user control of 8 or 16 servers (MCCAT18 and MCCAT116)
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

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Works with every leading server – Microsoft Windows NT, Windows Me,
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Novell NetWare,
UNIX and Linux
Uses Cat5/6 cables, saving you space and allowing easier cabling
With these features and more, MasterConsole CAT is the ideal solution for
maintenance, administration, running GUI applications, troubleshooting – even
rebooting your mission-critical servers.

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

Leading-edge technology and scalability
MasterConsole CAT is designed for flexibility:
MasterConsole CAT allows server selection from the front panel channel buttons
and by name from pop-up, on-screen menus
Provides on-site, flash firmware upgrades
Can be cascaded to control up to 256 servers at distances of up to 45 meters
Plus AutoSkip bypasses inactive channels and AutoScan scans servers
at variable rates

Specification:
Main Unit

Part Numbers MCCAT18 / MCCAT116
Dimensions - (WxDxH) 440 x 167 x 43mm
Weight 2.45Kg / 2.46Kg
Power 100V – 240V auto sensing 20 Watts
User port VGA HDB-15 (F) x 1 (Blue)
Keyboard PS/2 min-din 6-pin x 1
Mouse PS/2 mini-din 6-pin x 1
FW Upgrade DB9(F) x 1
Channel Ports MCCAT8: RJ45 x 8; MCCAT16: RJ45 x 16
Video Resolution 1600 x 1280 @60Hz up to 30 meters
1280 x 1024 @75Hz up to 45 meters
Platform supports Microsoft Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows 2000,
Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista,
Novell NetWare, UNIX and Linux
Warranty Two Years.
In addition, Raritan offers two years extended warranty.


Computer Interface Module (CIM)

MCIM-PS/2 HDB15x 1, PS/2 mini-din 6-pin x 2
MCIM-USB HDB 15 x 1, USB Type A x 1
Dimensions 33 x 76 x 15mm

Dominion and Paragon PS2 or Standard USB range cims can also be used with this unit.