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MasterConsole Digital QSG 

1

QSG-MCD-0A-v1.0.0-E

 255-20-0008-00 RoHS 

 
 
 
 
 

 

MasterConsole Digital® 

Thank you for purchasing the MasterConsole Digital (MCD) KVM switch or MCD-LED KVM combination switch and 
drawer. MCD is the most user-friendly 1U KVM switch for accessing 8 to 32 servers, and MCD-LED is a 1U KVM 
combination switch and drawer for accessing 8 to 16 servers. 

Four MCD models are available: MCD-108/116 for one-user operation, and MCD-216/232 for dual-user operation. If 
establishing a 

two-tier MCD system, you can even access a maximum of 1024 servers. 

Two MCD-LED models are available: MCD-LED17108 and MCD-LED17116 for one-user operation. 

This Quick Setup Guide explains how to quickly install and use either product. For further details on using this product, 
access its Online Help or User Guide on the 

Support page (http://www.raritan.com/support/). 

 

 

Package Contents 

The MCD or MCD-LED comes with standard parts shown 
below. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Raritan 
Technical Support or the local vendor immediately. 

 

MCD KVM switch or MCD-LED KVM drawer x 1 

 

Power cord x 1 

 

Rackmount kit x 1 (including brackets and associated 
screws) 

 

DVI-I to VGA adapter x 1 

Note: This adapter can be used for connecting a VGA 
monitor or for connecting a 2nd-tier MCD switch via 
"MDUTP". For details, see 

Step B: Connect the 

Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor

 (on page 

4

) or 

Establishing a 

Two-Tier System

 (on page 

6

). 

 

Quick Setup Guide x 1 

 

Warranty card x 1 

 

MCD Structure Diagrams 

The following diagrams illustrate the dual-user model 
MCD-232. 

 

Front View 

 

1.

 

Power LED 

2.

 

Channel LEDs 

 

Rear View 

 

1.

 

Power socket and power switch 

2.

 

'Console 2' connectors (available on dual-user models 
only): 

a.

 

Two USB-A ports 

b.

 

One audio output 

c.

 

One DVI-I connector 

3.

 

'Console 1' connectors: 

a.

 

Two USB-A ports 

b.

 

One audio output 

c.

 

One DVI-I connector 

4.

 

Reset button 

5.

 

Firmware upgrade connector 

6.

 

Channel ports 

 

QS Rule 

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

Summary of Contents for MasterConsole Digital

Page 1: ...support Package Contents The MCD or MCD LED comes with standard parts shown below If anything is missing or damaged contact Raritan Technical Support or the local vendor immediately MCD KVM switch or...

Page 2: ...r end of the cable support bar into one of the L shaped holes on a rackmount bracket 2 Align the bar s threaded hole with the threaded hole at the end of the rackmount bracket Then secure the bar with...

Page 3: ...connector 3 Channel ports QS Rule MCD LED Rackmount Procedure MCD LED KVM drawers can be mounted in 1U 1 75 4 4cm of vertical space in a standard 19 equipment rack To rack mount it use the brackets an...

Page 4: ...DVI I to VGA adapter is required The headphone or speakers are optional If your MCD is a dual user model you can connect an additional keyboard mouse and monitor to the other Console connectors Step C...

Page 5: ...onfirm Note For instructions on accessing a server see Accessing a Server on page 6 5 To close and lock the LCD display push the locking latches toward the edges Warning When closing the MCD LED keep...

Page 6: ...ll Lock 15 Enter Important If you do not press Enter no channel switching occurs 3 The video of the accessed server displays onscreen Now you can control the server with the keyboard and mouse To acce...

Page 7: ...d network patch cable Cat5e 6 UTP to connect the 2nd tier MDCIM to any channel port of the base switch 3 Repeat the above step to connect more 2nd tier switches to the base switch 4 Turn on all 2nd ti...

Page 8: ...ystem including those on the base and second tier switches For details on server connections see Basic Installation on page 3 QS Rule Additional Information For more information about the MCD and the...

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