Raritan TMCAT17 series Betriebsanweisung

Copyright © 2013 Raritan, Inc. TMCAT-0D-v1.0-E March 2013 255-37-0121-00 TMCAT17 SeriesUser Guide Release 1.0

Chapter 1: Introduction 3 Model Cable length MCUTP06-PS2 0.6 meter (2 feet) MCUTP20-PS2 2 meters (6.5 feet) MCUTP40-PS2 4 meters (13 feet) MCU

Appendix D: Two-Tier System 93 4. If you do not find the channel on the current page, press Page Down or Page Up to go to the next or previous pa

Appendix D: Two-Tier System 94 4. If you do not find the channel on the current page, press Page Down or Page Up to go to the next or previous page

95 If you want to prevent any electrical shock, you can use the ground screw on the rear panel to provide a safe electrical path to the ground. To

96 You can reset the TMCAT17 device to restore all settings to factory defaults. In This Chapter Resetting the TMCAT17 device ...

Appendix F: Resetting to Factory Defaults 97 Field or function Factory default Login Blank Off  Timing 5 minutes Logoff Timeout On  Timing

98 Problem Solution No power  Check the power cord.  Make sure the power switch is turned ON.  Check the cable connection from the computer

Appendix G: Troubleshooting 99 Problem Solution locks (unable to input keystrokes) when a particular computer is selected, but works normally whe

101 A Accessing a Computer or Channel • 23, 41 Accessing Active Channels Only • 36 Accessing the Second-Tier Channels • 93 Activating the Help Menu

Index 102 Maximum Distance between Users and Computers • 76 Maximum Distance between Users and TMCAT17 Switches • 76 Maximum Distance for User Stati

Index 103 W What are Active and Inactive Channels • 5, 30, 36

Chapter 1: Introduction 4 MCCAT-UST (Front and Rear View) MCUTP20-PS2 Cable MCUTP20-USB or MCUTP20-SUSB Cable

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Chapter 1: Introduction 5 Product Features TMCAT17 Switch  A user can control multiple computers per unit. The number of computers that can be c

Chapter 1: Introduction 6 MCCAT User Station  Interconnect with a compatible KVM switch via a standard Cat5 UTP cable  Support a standard USB or

Chapter 1: Introduction 7 TMCAT17 Switch Front View Handle Allows you to carry the TMCAT17 device or pull it out of the rack. Latches Lock o

Chapter 1: Introduction 8 Power switch Toggles the power on or off. Ground screw Connects a grounding wire. User 2 port Connects an optional MC

Chapter 1: Introduction 9 USB K/M ports Connect a USB keyboard and mouse. PS/2 keyboard port Connects a PS/2 keyboard. PS/2 mouse port Conne

10 In This Chapter Before Installation...10 Rackmount Installation

Chapter 2: Quick Start 11 Rackmount Installation Rackmount Kit Component list Mounting brackets M6 cage nuts M6 washers M6 screws

Chapter 2: Quick Start 12 Rack-Mounting the TMCAT17 Device Before rack-mounting the device, make sure M6 cage nuts have been inserted into the holes

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Chapter 2: Quick Start 13  Pick up TMCAT17.  Line up the rear of support brackets on the TMCAT17 with the front of mounting brackets installe

Chapter 2: Quick Start 14 Installing a Basic System Preparing Requisite Items Collect these components or devices before connecting computers.  MC

Chapter 2: Quick Start 15 - OR -  If using MCIM-PS2 or PS/2 MCUTP cable: a. Plug the MCIM or MCUTP's PS/2 mouse connector into the comput

Chapter 2: Quick Start 16 - OR -  If using the Sun USB MCUTP cable: a. Plug the MCUTP's Sun USB connector into one of the available USB por

Chapter 2: Quick Start 17  Plug the MCUTP cable's RJ-45 connector into one of the channel ports on the TMCAT17 switch. 4. Repeat Steps 2

Chapter 2: Quick Start 18 b. Plug the keyboard's connector into the PS/2 or USB port on the user station. Warning: Do NOT connect both PS/2 a

Chapter 2: Quick Start 19 b. Plug the other end of the cable into the User 2 port of the KVM switch. 4. Connect the power adapter to the user s

Chapter 2: Quick Start 20 Using the TMCAT17 Switch Opening TMCAT17 This section describes how to physically open the LCD KVM switch when it is insta

Chapter 2: Quick Start 21 3. Flip up the LCD panel to a suitable angle. 4. Turn on the LCD KVM switch by pressing the power switch on the rear

Chapter 2: Quick Start 22 b. Type raritan in the Password field, and press Enter. The password is case sensitive. 3. The Selection Menu appears, i

In Raritan products which require Rack Mounting, please follow these precautions:  Operation temperature in a closed rack environment may be greater

Chapter 2: Quick Start 23 Accessing a Computer or Channel Use the Selection Menu to access any computer connected to the TMCAT17 switch. The first

Chapter 2: Quick Start 24 For more information on the Selection Menu, see Selection Menu (on page 28) in the User Guide. Logout After completing yo

Chapter 2: Quick Start 25 2. Push the assembly of the LCD panel and keyboard tray back into the rack until you hear the click sound of latches.

26 The OSD interface offers these functions:  Channel selection  System configuration  Displaying product information In This Chapter OSD Layo

Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 27 Message bar The location that displays messages or prompts relevant with current OSD screen. * I

Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 28 Selection Menu In addition to the OSD menu's main layout, the Selection Menu provides additiona

Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 29 Activating the OSD The OSD disappears after you access any channel. To access a different channel

Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 30 Channel Colors Different channel colors on the Selection Menu represent different channel statuses.

Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 31 Inactive Channels The TMCAT17 switch recognizes a channel as being inactive when it does not detec

Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 32 OSD Operation Keys When you have logged in to the system, and the OSD is displayed on the screen, yo

iv Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Product Overview...

Chapter 3: Introduction to the OSD Interface 33 Key Function make Esc Cancels the current selection or the changes you make To exit from the m

34 This chapter introduces more features about the operation of the product. If your TMCAT17 system is a two-tier system, make sure you follow these

Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 35 Switching the Channel Sorting The Selection Menu is sorted by channel number by default, but you can sort it base

Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 36 Cycling Through Channels You can turn on the Scan function to have the TMCAT17 system automatically display the vid

Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 37  When the Scan function is OFF The system allows you to select active channels only, which are displayed in gre

Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 38 To release the computer control: If you are the controlling user, you can release the computer control by doing o

Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 39 Supporting Sun Servers The product supports Sun servers. To connect Sun servers, you must use the CIM or MCUTP ca

Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 40 Combination Keys Table This table lists special Sun keys and corresponding combination keys. Sun key Combination k

Chapter 4: Advanced Operation 41  If few channels are impacted, you can access impacted channels one by one to update their channel statuses. Se

42 You can adjust the TMCAT17 system settings on the Administration Menu. Only the administrator has the permission to access this menu so you must

Contents v Activating the OSD...

Chapter 5: System Settings 43 Assigning or Modifying Channel Names By default there are no channel names assigned to any connected devices on the

Chapter 5: System Settings 44 Changing the Scan Rate When the Scan function is ON, the system scans each channel for 5 seconds by default. You can c

Chapter 5: System Settings 45 3. Select the first submenu, System Configuration. To select the submenu, either press 1, or press or to highlig

Chapter 5: System Settings 46 8. The message "Confirm password" appears on the message bar. Re-type the new password, and press Enter. 

Chapter 5: System Settings 47 Changing the Operation Mode There are two operation modes in the TMCAT17 system: Private and PC Share modes.  Priv

Chapter 5: System Settings 48 Setting Up the Green Mode Green Mode is the power-saving mode for the monitor. When the TMCAT17 system does NOT detect

Chapter 5: System Settings 49  If pressing Esc, the message “Save the changes [Y/N/ESC]” appears on the message bar. Press Y to save the changes

Chapter 5: System Settings 50  If pressing Esc, the message “Save the changes [Y/N/ESC]” appears on the message bar. Press Y to save the changes,

Chapter 5: System Settings 51 3. Press S to save the changes or Esc to quit the current menu or submenu.  If pressing Esc, the message “Save t

Chapter 5: System Settings 52 3. Select the second submenu, User Configuration. To select the submenu, either press 2, or press or to highlight

Contents vi Changing LCD OSD Settings ...60 Auto-

Chapter 5: System Settings 53 Setting Up the Channel ID Display Function Whenever you access any channel to which a computer or any non-KVM-switch

Chapter 5: System Settings 54  To display the ID continuously on the screen, select "- -" (dashes). 7. Press S to save the changes or E

Chapter 5: System Settings 55 Adjusting the OSD Menu Position You may move the OSD menu to the position you prefer on the screen. To adjust the

Chapter 5: System Settings 56 4. The message "Reset To Default [Y/N/ESC]" appears on the message bar. Press Y to reset the system, or N o

57 You can customize visual display properties of the built-in LCD display, such as colors and image position, by changing the settings on the LCD O

Chapter 6: LCD Panel Operation 58 LCD OSD Layout You can view the LCD information, and adjust the visual images displayed and the LCD OSD properties

Chapter 6: LCD Panel Operation 59 Image This submenu determines how the screen image is displayed.  Brightness: Adjust background black level o

Chapter 6: LCD Panel Operation 60  Auto Adjust: Fine tune the video signal to eliminate waviness and distortion. The "Auto Adjusting" me

Chapter 6: LCD Panel Operation 61 2. Press or to select the submenu (icon) you want, and press to confirm. When a submenu is selected, it is

Chapter 6: LCD Panel Operation 62 4. Press or to select the option, Yes, and then press to confirm. A message "Auto Adjusting" is di

Contents vii Appendix D Two-Tier System 85 Overview...

63 Different language versions of keyboards are provided for use in different countries. For example, the layout of a French keyboard is different f

Chapter 7: Keyboard Layout Settings (for Sun USB MCUTP Cable) 64 3. Press Left Ctrl + NumLock to enter the setting mode. A message similar to the f

Chapter 7: Keyboard Layout Settings (for Sun USB MCUTP Cable) 65 C Newly-changed keyboard code 5. Press Esc to exit the setting mode. 6. Log ou

66 Sometimes when you have to cope with an emergency, such as the crash cart operation, you may need to connect the MCCAT user station to the comput

Chapter 8: User Station Direct Mode 67  If using the MCUTP cable:  Plug the RJ-45 connector of the cable into the Cat5 Port of the user stati

68 You can upgrade the firmware to benefit from the latest enhancements and features whenever new firmware is released on the Raritan website. The u

Chapter 9: Firmware Upgrade 69 STEP (B): Connect the Desired Device to the Computer Running the Upgrade Utility Prepare one DB9 male-to-female ser

Chapter 9: Firmware Upgrade 70 STEP (C): Launch the Upgrade Utility The upgrade utility for TMCAT17 switch and MCCAT user station is the same one fo

Chapter 9: Firmware Upgrade 71 e. Ensure <Default No Encryption> is selected in the Encryption Key field. f. (Optional) Click Save to save

Chapter 9: Firmware Upgrade 72 6. (Optional) If you want to view the current hardware and firmware version of the device, click Check Device Inform

1 Congratulations on purchasing Raritan's TMCAT17 LCD KVM switch, and/or a MasterConsole CAT (MCCAT) user station. This user guide explains how

73 In This Chapter TMCAT17 Specifications...73 Supported Video Resolutions...

Appendix A: Specifications 74 Storage temperature -5° to 60° C Humidity 5~90% RH, non-condensing Power AC, 110-240V, 50~60Hz, auto-switching Certifi

Appendix A: Specifications 75 Screen resolution Refresh rate (HZ) 1280x1024 60, 75, 85 1600x1200 60

76 You should limit the Cat5 cable length between TMCAT17 system components and connected computers for keeping optimal video quality. This section

Appendix B: Cable Length Limitations 77 Maximum Distance for User Station Direct Mode When you connect the MCCAT user station to a computer direct

78 TMCAT1728 and TMCAT17216 switches can work in conjunction with other Raritan devices, including:  Analog KVM switches, such as MCCAT18 and MCCA

Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 79  Plug the MCIM or CIM's VGA and PS/2 or USB connectors into the appropriate ports

Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 80 Then you can access the Dominion KX II device as well as the servers connected to it by sel

Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 81 Connecting a Serial Device via the Serial CIM To connect an ASCII serial device, LAN/WAN

Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 82 2. Connect the CIM to the KVM switch, using a standard Cat5 UTP cable. 3. Plug the CIM&ap

Chapter 1: Introduction 2 MCCAT User Station An MCCAT user station connects a set of keyboard, mouse and monitor to a compatible KVM switch. After c

Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 83 P2-EUST User Station The TMCAT1728 and TMCAT17216 switches are compatible with the Parago

Appendix C: Compatibility with Other Raritan Products 84 3. Connect the user station to the KVM switch via a standard Cat5 UTP cable. 4. Connect

85 You can connect multiple MCCAT switches to organize a two-tier system, expanding the number of available channels. Different models can be mixed

Appendix D: Two-Tier System 86 Overview When you connect one MCCAT switch or more to a TMCAT17 switch, you are organizing a "two-tier" sys

Appendix D: Two-Tier System 87 Limitations of the Two-Tier System The two-tier system has several limitations.  There is only one path (Cat5 UTP

Appendix D: Two-Tier System 88  The TIER LED will be lit continuously, indicating that the MCCAT switch has been programmed as a second-tier devic

Appendix D: Two-Tier System 89 4. Turn ON all second-tier devices. 5. After hearing the beep sound from the second-tier devices, turn ON the bas

Appendix D: Two-Tier System 90  If pressing Esc, the message “Save the changes [Y/N/ESC]” appears on the message bar. Press Y to save the changes,

Appendix D: Two-Tier System 91 How to Connect MCCAT18/116 Switches to the Base Switch A "one-user" MCCAT switch requires one MCIM-PS2 fo

Appendix D: Two-Tier System 92 b. Plug the other end of the Cat5 UTP cable into one of the channel ports on the base switch. 4. Repeat previous s