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TMCAT17 Series
User Guide
Release 1.0
Copyright © 2013 Raritan, Inc.
TMCAT-0D-v1.0-E
March 2013
255-37-0121-00
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This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated into another language without express prior written consent of Raritan, Inc. © Copyright 2013 Raritan, Inc. All third-party software and hardware mentioned in this document are registered trademarks or trademarks of and are the property of their respective holders. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found
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In Raritan products which require Rack Mounting, please follow these precautions: Operation temperature in a closed rack environment may be greater than room temperature. Do not exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the appliances. See Specifications. Ensure sufficient airflow through the rack environment. Mount equipment in the rack carefully to avoid uneven mechanical loading. Connect equipment to the supply circuit carefully to avoid overloading circuits. Ground all
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Product Overview...........................................................................................................................1 TMCAT17 Switch.................................................................................................................1 MCCAT User Station ...........................................................................................................2 MCCAT Computer Interface Module (MCIM)......................
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Contents Activating the OSD.......................................................................................................................29 Deactivating the OSD ..................................................................................................................29 Variations of Highlight Colors ......................................................................................................29 Channel Colors ........................................................
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Contents Changing LCD OSD Settings ......................................................................................................60 Auto-Adjusting Display Settings...................................................................................................61 Resetting LCD OSD Settings.......................................................................................................62 Quitting the LCD OSD Menu ................................................................
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Contents Appendix D Two-Tier System 85 Overview ......................................................................................................................................86 Limitations of the Two-Tier System .............................................................................................87 Establishing a Two-Tier System ..................................................................................................87 STEP (A): Programme an MCCAT Switch as a Sec
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Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing Raritan's TMCAT17 LCD KVM switch, and/or a MasterConsole CAT (MCCAT) user station. This user guide explains how to use these devices to access and control multiple computers or servers. In This Chapter Product Overview ......................................................................................1 Product Photos ..........................................................................................3 Product Features ......
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Chapter 1: Introduction MCCAT User Station An MCCAT user station connects a set of keyboard, mouse and monitor to a compatible KVM switch. After connecting the user station to the TMCAT17 switch, two users can access the system at a time. There is only one MCCAT user station model: MCCAT-UST. MCCAT Computer Interface Module (MCIM) The MCIM transmits keyboard, mouse and video signals between the connected computer and the TMCAT17 switch. One computer requires one MCIM only. There are
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Chapter 1: Introduction Model Cable length MCUTP06-PS2 0.6 meter (2 feet) MCUTP20-PS2 2 meters (6.5 feet) MCUTP40-PS2 4 meters (13 feet) MCUTP60-PS2 6 meters (20 feet) Sun USB type This type comes with an HD15 VGA connector, a Sun USB connector and an RJ-45 connector. Model Cable length MCUTP06-SUSB 0.6 meter (2 feet) MCUTP20-SUSB 2 meters (6.5 feet) MCUTP40-SUSB 4 meters (13 feet) MCUTP60-SUSB 6 meters (20 feet) Product Photos TMCAT1728 or TMCAT17216 (Front View) 3
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Chapter 1: Introduction MCCAT-UST (Front and Rear View) MCUTP20-PS2 Cable MCUTP20-USB or MCUTP20-SUSB Cable 4
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Chapter 1: Introduction Product Features TMCAT17 Switch A user can control multiple computers per unit. The number of computers that can be controlled varies depending on the model you purchased: TMCAT1728 can control a maximum of 8 computers TMCAT17216 can control a maximum of 16 computers Support a maximum of 256 computers if cascading MCCAT switches Support two-user operation Support the PC Share mode Multi-platform support, including MS-DOS, Windows 2000/2003/NT/X
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Chapter 1: Introduction MCCAT User Station Interconnect with a compatible KVM switch via a standard Cat5 UTP cable Support a standard USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse Easy firmware upgrade via a standard RS-232 serial cable Package Contents You may purchase the TMCAT17 switch alone or both of the TMCAT17 switch and MCCAT user station. TMCAT17 Switch TMCAT17 switch x 1 Power cord x 1 Rackmount kit x 1 (including brackets and associated screws) * Mounting depth adjusta
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Chapter 1: Introduction TMCAT17 Switch Front View Handle Allows you to carry the TMCAT17 device or pull it out of the rack. Latches Lock or unlock the LCD panel and keyboard assembly. LCD display Displays the video. LCD controls Activate and navigate through the LCD OSD interface. Support brackets Support the TMCAT17 device when the brackets are inserted into the mounting brackets installed in the rack. LCD power switch The LCD power switch toggles the LCD display's powe
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Chapter 1: Introduction Power switch Toggles the power on or off. Ground screw Connects a grounding wire. User 2 port Connects an optional MCCAT user station. Admin port Connects a computer for upgrading the firmware. Channel ports Connect computers. Depending on the model you purchased, the device may have 8 or 16 channel ports. Reset button Resets all settings to factory defaults. MCCAT User Station One MCCAT user station can connect a set of keyboard, mouse and
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Chapter 1: Introduction USB K/M ports Connect a USB keyboard and mouse. PS/2 keyboard port Connects a PS/2 keyboard. PS/2 mouse port Connects a PS/2 mouse. Power jack Connects a power adapter. Warning: Do NOT connect both PS/2 and USB keyboards or both PS/2 and USB mice simultaneously. If you do so, only the USB keyboard and/or mouse work properly. 9
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Chapter 2 Quick Start In This Chapter Before Installation....................................................................................10 Rackmount Installation ............................................................................11 Installing a Basic System.........................................................................14 Using the TMCAT17 Switch ....................................................................20 Before Installation It is very important t
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Chapter 2: Quick Start Rackmount Installation Rackmount Kit Component list Mounting brackets M6 cage nuts M6 washers M6 screws 11
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Chapter 2: Quick Start Rack-Mounting the TMCAT17 Device Before rack-mounting the device, make sure M6 cage nuts have been inserted into the holes of vertical rails where you intend to mount TMCAT17. To rack-mount the device: Adjust the mounting brackets to fit the depth of your rack. Attach them to vertical rails, using M6 screws and washers. Leave all M6 screws slightly loose until you finish the installation in Step 4. 12
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Chapter 2: Quick Start Pick up TMCAT17. Line up the rear of support brackets on the TMCAT17 with the front of mounting brackets installed in the rack. Push TMCAT17 to make the support brackets slide into the slots of mounting brackets. Continue pushing TMCAT17 until the mounting ears contact vertical rails. Secure both mounting ears to vertical rails, using M6 screws and washers. This step must be finished, or failure to complete it may cause damage to the device.
