Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MXU2 Raritan Computer
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Copyright © 2001 Raritan Computer, In c. MXU2-0B September 2001 Raritan Computer Inc. 400 Cottontail Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 USA Tel. 1-732-764-8886 Fax. 1-732-764-8887 E-mail: sales@raritan.com http://www.raritan.com Raritan Computer Europe, B.V. Eglantierbaan 16 2908 LV Capelle aan den IJssel The Netherlands Tel.
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FCC Information MXU2 Manual I FCC Information This equipment has been tested a nd found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim its are designe d to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation.
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Chapter 1. Getting Started MXU2 Manual 1 Chapter 1. Getting Started Welcome Congratulations on your pu rchase of Raritan Computer’s MasterConsole MXU2 . Introduction Raritan's keyboard/video/ mouse (KVM) switches are engineered to provide reliable, cost- effective, central control of multiple com put ers.
2 MXU2 Manual Chapter 1. Getting Started • Contains individual user-controlled functions to AutoSkip inactive channel s and to AutoScan computers at variable rates • Engineered with multilevel security to ensu re authori zed access to each computer by each user • Expand capabilities by cascading MXU2 units using 1 or 2 ports.
Chapter 1. Getting Started MXU2 Manual 3 Pressing <F1> while the on-screen user interface is a c tive invoke s the Help Screen. The Help Screen lists all menu options available to the use r. Whenever the on-screen user interfa ce is ac tivated on a use r console, that console keyboard’s <Scroll Lock> LED indicator blinks.
4 MXU2 Manual Chapter 2. Operating The MX U2 Chapter 2. Operating The MXU2 This section describes ho w a user operates MXU2 functions to access computers. Logging In You must first login to access the comput ers connected to the MXU2 . When the system is first powered on, the Log-in Menu is displayed on the monitor of each user console.
Chapter 2. Operating The MX U2 MXU2 Manual 5 Status Line Help Messages Selection Menu MC: Base MXU2 Page 1/ 1 Ch.ID Name Stat - ------- ------------ ----- 1 01 Untitled-001 A0 03 2 02 NT4.0-Mail A0 03 3 03 Wins95.Bob B0 03 4 04 Wins98.Jack A0 03 5 05 Untitled-005 A0 03 6 06 NT4.
6 MXU2 Manual Chapter 2. Operating The MX U2 • The Ch. ID column indicates the phy sical channel to which each computer is connecte d. • The Name column lists the computer n ame.
Chapter 2. Operating The MX U2 MXU2 Manual 7 Figure 6 User Profile Menu 3. Select the field you want to edit by pressing the <Tab> (forward ) <Shift-Tab> (backward) keys to move to the desired field. Press <E nter> to begin the edit.
8 MXU2 Manual Chapter 2. Operating The MX U2 Multi-Line: Help messages display across the botto m of the On-Screen User Interface, with changing messages in a bl inking fashion. Single Line: : Help message is static across the bo ttom of the On-Screen User Interface.
Chapter 3. Administrator Functions MXU2 Manual 9 Chapter 3. Administrator Functions This section describes the functions that enable the administrator to configure th e MXU2 system so the user can access the computers con nected to the MXU2 . The functions are performed from a set of administration menus.
10 MXU2 Manual Chapter 3. Administrator Functions Status Line Help Messages System Configuration Device ID: Base MXU2 Security: Timeout: On Logout 05 Min Access Mode: Free Access Allow Blank Password:.
Chapter 3. Administrator Functions MXU2 Manual 11 On/Off: Use the < > and < > keys to toggle On/Off. Logout/Disc.: Use the < > and < > keys to toggle Logout/Disc.
12 MXU2 Manual Chapter 3. Administrator Functions • Name: The Name column displays and enables editing of system user names. The user names are not case sensitive. Type up to 8 cha racters to change a name. The special user name Ad min cannot be changed.
Chapter 3. Administrator Functions MXU2 Manual 13 area will turn green. When the editing is completed, ei ther press <Enter> to retain the changes or press <E sc> to cancel them. 2. This menu displays chann el information—one computer per line.
14 MXU2 Manual Chapter 4. Installing M XU2 Chapter 4. Installing MXU2 Installations MasterCons ole MXU2 can be install ed to control 8 or 16 computers in a one-tier installation with 2 simultaneous users.
Chapter 4. Installing M XU2 MXU2 Manual 15 One-Tier Installation In a one-tier installation, com puters are connected to a single MX U2 unit (Figure 12). Complete the following steps for a one-tier installat ion: 1. Shut down and power off all computers and monito rs to be connected to the MXU2 .
16 MXU2 Manual Chapter 4. Installing M XU2 • Plug the DC Adapter (Part # A10D1 -06MP) into t he URKVMG and the other end into an AC power outlet. • Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse (user console) to appropriate 6-pin mini-DIN Female keyboard and mouse port s, and HD15 Female ports on Cat5 Receiver (URKVMG).
Chapter 4. Installing M XU2 MXU2 Manual 17 1. Install base unit – first tier – MasterConsole MXU2 , reserving cha nnel(s) for each second tier MXU2 to be connec ted. 2. Prepare second tier MasterConsole MXU2 unit(s). 3. Connect MXU2 unit(s) for second tier o peration.
18 MXU2 Manual Chapter 4. Installing M XU2 Prepare Second-Tier MasterCon sole MXU2 Each MXU2 that will be used as a second tier uni t must first be separately programmed for tier mode: 1. Attach a user console to the MXU2 unit that will be used as a second tier unit.
Chapter 4. Installing M XU2 MXU2 Manual 19 Connect MXU2 Unit for S econd-Tier Operation: Figure 17 Connect Second Tier MXU2 Unit to Base MXU2 Each MXU2 that will be used as a second ti er unit must first be separately programmed for tier mode. See prior steps un der Pre pare Second Tier MasterConsole MXU2 for instructions.
20 MXU2 Manual Chapter 4. Installing M XU2 On the other end of the CCPnn c able, plug the DB25 conne ctor (male) into the DB25 (female) reserved channel on the base MXU2 unit.
Chapter 4. Installing M XU2 MXU2 Manual 21 Connecting Computers to Second-Tier MXU2 Unit(s ) 1. Plug the DB25 male end of a CCPnn ca ble into one o f the numbered DB25 female ports on the second tier MXU2 back panel. Each numbered DB25 female port on the back of the MXU2 represents a channel on the Selection Men u.
22 MXU2 Manual Appendix A: Security Access Appendix A: Security Access Security Access Mode The MXU2 provides administrato rs with four modes of security access (s et in the System Configuration menu) in addition to the login security.
Appendix A: Security Access MXU2 Manual 23 1. Free Access: All users have free access to all cha nnels. The only security is the login user name and password—if used. Setting se curity classes have no effect when this mode is invoked. Free Access is the default setti ng.
255-27-0001 Appendix B: Glossary • Administration Menu For installing and configuring acce ss to the MXU2 . Use is res tricted to those wit h administrator privileges. • AutoScan When activated, the MXU2 automatically cycle s through channels, displaying each computer's video for a specified time interval.
Appendix B: Glossary MXU2 Manual 25 • Login Screen For logging in to the system as a user or administrator. • Logout Logs a user out of the system. • Menu An MXU2 on-screen user interfaces display. • Menu F Keys Function keys used for acce ssing on-screen user interface menus.
255-27-0001 before the connected cons ole is automatically logged out. User must enter an authorized user name and password to re-est ablish access after Time Out. • User Configuration Used by the administrator for adding, deleting, and changing user n ames, security codes, and administrator privilege s.
Appendix C: Troubleshootin g MXU2 Manual 27 Appendix C: Troubleshooting 1. No power. (a) Check power cord and make sure power switch is tu rned on. (b) Check cable connection from computer to MXU2 . (c) MXU2 power supply has built-in su rge protection.
255-27-0001 version to be compatible with newer co mputer s. Contact your dealer or Raritan Computer Technical Support for service. 8. After a period of trouble-free op eration, the mous e attached to.
Appendix D: Specifications MXU2 Manual 29 Appendix D: Specifications MXU2 Models MXU2 8-channel model MXU2 16-channel model Dimensions 15.4"(W) x 8.0"(D) x 1.7"(H) 15.4"(W) x 8.0"(D) x 3.5"(H) Weight 2.4 kg (5.3 lb.) 3.2 kg (7.
255-27-0001 Appendix E: MXU2 and Paragon The MXU2 can be connect ed directly to a Paragon (U MT8) channel from the RJ45 use r port. This will enable clustered access to all serve rs connecte d to the MXU2 from any user logged into the Paragon system.
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