Raritan Engineering Water System MCCAT116 User Guide
MasterConsole  
CAT  
MCCAT18/MCCAT116  
User Guide  
Release 1.1  
Copyright © 2007 Raritan, Inc.  
MCCAT‐0B‐E  
December 2007  
255‐20‐0002‐00  
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Power Safety Guidelines  
To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to Raritan equipment:  
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Do not use a 2‐wire power cord in any product configuration.  
Test AC outlets at your computer and monitor for proper polarity and grounding.  
Use only with grounded outlets at both the computer and monitor. When using a backup UPS,  
power the computer, monitor and appliance off the supply.  
Rack Mount Safety Guidelines  
In Raritan products which require Rack Mounting, please follow these precautions:  
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Operation temperature in a closed rack environment may be greater than room temperature. Do  
not exceed the rated maximum ambient temperature of the appliances.  
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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 equipment properly, especially supply connections, such as power strips (other than  
direct connections), to the branch circuit.  
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Contents  
Chapter 1 Introduction  
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Product Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 1  
Product Photos........................................................................................................................................... 1  
Product Features........................................................................................................................................ 2  
Package Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 3  
Chapter 2 Quick Start  
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A Glance at the Product............................................................................................................................ 4  
Front View....................................................................................................................................... 4  
Rear View........................................................................................................................................ 5  
Connecting Computers............................................................................................................................. 6  
Selecting a Channel ................................................................................................................................... 9  
Front Panel Operation ................................................................................................................... 9  
OSD Operation ............................................................................................................................. 10  
Changing Channel Names ..................................................................................................................... 11  
Chapter 3 Introduction to the On-Screen Display (OSD)  
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Activating the OSD ................................................................................................................................. 13  
OSD Layout.............................................................................................................................................. 13  
Frequently Used Keys............................................................................................................................. 14  
OSD Menus .............................................................................................................................................. 14  
Introduction to the Selection Menu ...................................................................................................... 15  
Switching between Pages............................................................................................................ 16  
Chapter 4 Advanced Operation and System Configuration  
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Toggling the Channel Sorting................................................................................................................ 17  
Cycling Through Channels .................................................................................................................... 19  
Front Panel Operation ................................................................................................................. 19  
OSD Operation ............................................................................................................................. 20  
Returning to the Previous Channel....................................................................................................... 21  
Refreshing the Channel Status............................................................................................................... 22  
Using the F8 Function Key.......................................................................................................... 22  
Using the AutoScan Function..................................................................................................... 22  
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Accessing Active Channels Only .......................................................................................................... 22  
The Security Feature ............................................................................................................................... 23  
Activating the Security Feature.................................................................................................. 23  
Accessing the System in the Security Mode ............................................................................. 24  
Changing Passwords ................................................................................................................... 24  
Changing the Keyboard Layout Setting............................................................................................... 25  
System Configuration ............................................................................................................................. 26  
Setting the Scan Time for Individual Scan Mode..................................................................... 29  
Accessing the Help Menu....................................................................................................................... 30  
Functions Keys.............................................................................................................................. 30  
Resetting the System............................................................................................................................... 31  
Chapter 5 Two-Tier System  
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Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 32  
Setting Up a Two‐Tier System............................................................................................................... 33  
STEP 1: Programme an MCCAT Unit as a Second‐Tier Device............................................. 33  
STEP 2: Connect the Second‐Tier MCCAT Unit ...................................................................... 34  
STEP 3: Connect the Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor to the First‐Tier Device..................... 36  
STEP 4: Specify the Type of the Connected Second‐Tier Device in the OSD....................... 36  
STEP 5: Connect Computers to the MCCAT System .............................................................. 38  
Accessing the Second‐Tier Channels .................................................................................................... 38  
Chapter 6 Firmware Upgrade  
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STEP 1: Download the Latest Firmware and Upgrade Utility.......................................................... 40  
STEP 2: Connect the MCCAT Unit to the Computer Running the Upgrade Utility...................... 41  
STEP 3: Launch the Upgrade Utility..................................................................................................... 42  
STEP 4: Power Cycle the Upgraded MCCAT Unit............................................................................. 44  
Appendix A Specifications  
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Measurement ........................................................................................................................................... 45  
Supported Resolutions............................................................................................................................ 45  
Appendix B MCCAT Default Settings  
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Appendix C Compatibility with Other Raritan Products  
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Compatible CIMs..................................................................................................................................... 47  
Connecting a Serial Device via the Serial CIM......................................................................... 48  
Compatibility with MasterConsole II................................................................................................... 49  
STEP 1: Programme a MasterConsole II Unit as a Second‐Tier Device................................ 49  
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STEP 2: Connect the Second‐Tier MasterConsole II Units...................................................... 50  
STEP 3: Specify the Type of the Connected Second‐Tier Device in the OSD....................... 50  
Appendix D Troubleshooting  
Index  
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Chapter 1 Introduction  
Congratulations on purchasing a Raritan MasterConsole CAT KVM  
(keyboard/video/mouse) switch. This User Guide explains how to use  
these KVM switches to access and control multiple computers (or  
servers).  
In This Chapter  
Product Overview..............................................................................................1  
Product Photos...................................................................................................1  
Product Features................................................................................................2  
Package Contents...............................................................................................3  
Product Overview  
MasterConsole CAT (MCCAT) is a product that allows control of  
multiple computers from a single keyboard, mouse and monitor. All you  
need to do is simply connect the keyboard, mouse, monitor and multiple  
computers to an MCCAT unit, and you will be able to switch between  
various computers. The product features the use of the standard  
Category 5 (Cat5) unshielded twisted‐pair (UTP) cabling, and the number  
of the accessible computers can be expanded to a maximum of 256  
computers with a two‐tier cascaded system.  
In terms of operation, the product provides front panel buttons for easy  
and fast access to the attached computers in addition to a friendly OSD  
interface for simple system configuration.  
Product Photos  
Model: MCCAT18 (Front and Rear View)  
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Product Features  
Model: MCCAT116 (Front and Rear View)  
Product Features  
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One user can control up to 16 computers per unit. The number of  
computers that can be controlled varies depending on the model  
purchased:  
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MCCAT18: allows control of 8 computers  
MCCAT116: allows control of 16 computers  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
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A maximum of 256 computers can be controlled in a two‐tier  
cascaded MCCAT system  
The unit interconnects with each computer via the standard Cat5  
UTP cables  
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The units can be cascaded to form a two‐tier KVM switch system  
The OSD interface features simple system control and management  
Support the video resolution up to 1600x1200  
The user can be located at a distance up to 100 feet (30.4 meters) from  
the attached computers  
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With the “keep‐alive” technology, users can add, remove and  
hot‐swap components without interruption to the computers.  
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LEDs in the front panel indicate the status of computers  
Buttons in the front panel provides fast access to computers  
Multi‐platform support, including MS‐DOS, Windows  
2000/2003/NT/Me/XP/Vista, Linux (Red Hat, Novell Suse) and SCO  
Unix  
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Support IBM, Dell and HP servers  
The Scan function allows the system to automatically cycle through  
all of the channels at the default or user‐customized rates  
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The Skip function allows the system to bypass inactive channels  
during the channel scanning  
The Password Security function, providing one administrator and 5  
user passwords, prevents unauthorized access to the attached  
computers  
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Support the use of a standard keyboard and a standard 2‐wheel  
mouse  
Package Contents  
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MasterConsole CAT Unit x 1  
Power cord x 1  
Rackmount Kit x 1 (including brackets and associated screws)  
“User Manuals & Quick Setup Guides” CD x 1  
Warranty Card x 1  
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Chapter 2 Quick Start  
This chapter addresses only the basic connections for setting up an  
MCCAT system and basic operations for interacting with the computers  
being connected to the system. For advanced hardware installation or  
OSD operations, refer to Chapter 4: Advanced Operation and System  
Configuration (on page 17) and Chapter 5: Two‐Tier System (on page 32)  
for details.  
In This Chapter  
A Glance at the Product....................................................................................4  
Connecting Computers.....................................................................................6  
Selecting a Channel ...........................................................................................9  
Changing Channel Names..............................................................................11  
A Glance at the Product  
This section briefly introduces the components on the front and rear sides  
of the MCCAT unit and the initial OSD menu that you will see after the  
product starts to work.  
Front View  
The front panel provides the model number for identification and push  
buttons for convenient operation of frequently used functions.  
No. Component  
Description  
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CAT18 indicates the unit is MCCAT18.  
CAT116 indicates the unit is MCCAT116.  
Model name  
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SKIP button  
Toggles AutoSkip on/off.  
When the AutoSkip function is on, the system skips inactive  
channels and accesses active ones only.  
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SCAN button  
Toggles AutoScan on/off.  
When the AutoScan function is on, the system automatically  
cycles through all channels until the function is turned off.  
Channel buttons  
These buttons enable immediate access to the computer  
connected to the corresponding channel. In addition, each  
channel button can show each channelʹs status through its LED  
color change.  
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Off: Either no device is connected to the channel, or the  
connected device is NOT powered.  
Orange: A device, which is powered, is connected to the  
channel.  
Green: The channel is being selected and accessed.  
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TIER LED  
Shows the unitʹs tier status.  
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Off: The MCCAT unit is programmed as the first‐tier device.  
This is the factory default.  
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On: The unit is programmed as the second‐tier device. For  
details about setting the unit as the second‐tier device, see  
Setting Up a Two‐Tier System (on page 33).  
Rear View  
The rear side comes with a number of connectors for attaching various  
devices or cables, such as the monitor.  
No. Component  
Description  
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Power switch  
Toggles power on/off.  
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Power jack  
Connects to a power cord.  
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PS/2 mouse port  
Connects to a PS/2 mouse for computer operation.  
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PS/2 keyboard port Connects to a PS/2 keyboard for both of the computer operation  
and system management.  
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Admin port  
Connects to a computer via a serial cable for upgrading the  
MCCATʹs firmware.  
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HD15 video port  
Connects to a monitor for displaying the MCCAT OSD and the  
video of the accessed computer.  
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Channel ports  
Connect to computers via standard Cat5 UTP cables. The number  
of available channels varies depending on the model you  
purchased.  
Connecting Computers  
Prepare the following components or devices before connecting  
computers to the MCCAT unit:  
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Cat5 UTP cables (one cable per computer)  
Computer Interface Modules (CIMs): MCIM‐PS2 or MCIM‐USB  
(one CIM per computer)  
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A standard keyboard  
A standard 2‐wheel mouse  
A standard monitor  
Note: For better video quality, the use of “Belden” Cat5 UTP cable is strongly  
recommended.  
1. Make sure the MCCAT unit and all devices are powered OFF,  
including the monitor and computer(s) that you want to connect.  
2. Attach a PS/2 or USB CIM to the computer:  
If the CIM is a PS/2 CIM:  
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Connect the PS/2 mouse connector of the CIM to the PS/2 mouse  
port of the computer.  
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Connect the PS/2 keyboard connector of the CIM to the PS/2  
keyboard port of the computer.  
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Connect the HD15 video connector of the CIM to the HD15 video  
port of the computer.  
If the CIM is a USB CIM:  
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Connect the USB connector of the CIM to one of the USB ports of  
the computer.  
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Connect the HD15 video connector of the CIM to the HD15 video  
port of the computer.  
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Connecting Computers  
3. Use a Cat5 UTP cable to connect from one of the channels ports of the  
MCCAT to the RJ45 port of the CIM being connected to the computer.  
4. Repeat Steps 2 to 3 if you want to connect more computers.  
5. Connect a keyboard, mouse and monitor to the MCCAT unit.  
a. Connect the mouseʹs connector to the PS/2 mouse port of the  
MCCAT unit.  
b. Connect the keyboardʹs connector to the PS/2 keyboard port of  
the MCCAT unit.  
c. Connect the monitorʹs connector to the HD15 video port of the  
MCCAT unit.  
d. Connect the monitorʹs power cord to the appropriate power  
outlet.  
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6. Connect one end of the MCCATʹs power cord to its power jack and  
the other end to the appropriate power outlet.  
7. Power on the monitor, connected computer(s) and the MCCAT unit.  
Selecting a Channel  
After finishing the hardware installation, try to access one or more  
channels to verify the connections. Use one of the following to access  
channels:  
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Front panel buttons  
OSD  
Note: If you establish a two‐tier MCCAT system, the only way to access the  
second‐tier channels is through the OSD. For more information, see Chapter 5:  
Two‐Tier System (on page 32).  
Front Panel Operation  
Press the channel button whose number corresponds to the channel you  
want to access. The video of the accessed channel appears on the screen  
and you can control the computer with the keyboard and mouse attached  
to the MCCAT unit.  
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Selecting a Channel  
Note: The front panel operation becomes invalid if the OSD remains displayed on  
the screen. Therefore, make sure the OSD is NOT onscreen when operating with  
the front panel buttons.  
OSD Operation  
1. Press the hot key twice QUICKLY (default: Scroll Lock) to activate  
the OSD.  
2. The Selection Menu similar to the following image appears, with eight  
channels shown on one page. Note that the default name PC<XXXX>  
(<XXXX> indicates the channel number) appears only when the  
MCCAT unit detects that a device is being connected to the channel.  
3. (Optional) Press Page Down or Page Up to switch between pages if  
your MCCAT contains more than eight channels and the desired  
channel is not on the current page.  
4. Press Ð or Ï to move the yellow highlight bar to the desired channel,  
or simply press the corresponding “Key” number of that channel to  
immediately access it.  
5. Press Enter and the video of the accessed channel appears on the  
screen.  
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Chapter 2: Quick Start  
Now you can control the computer with the keyboard and mouse  
attached to the MCCAT unit.  
Warning!! MCCAT does not support real‐time channel detection when  
channel changes occur. Therefore, if you disconnect the computer from  
the channel you are accessing now and reconnect another computer to  
that channel, you must activate the OSD to select the same channel  
again. Otherwise, you may have mouse or keyboard input issues with  
the channel being accessed.  
Changing Channel Names  
By default, the connected device or computerʹs name is shown  
“PC<XXXX>,” and a second‐tier MCCAT unitʹs name is shown  
“/MCCAT<XX>” in the On‐Screen Display (OSD). <XXXX> or <XX>  
indicates the channel number but may not be meaningful for you to  
identify the connected device. Therefore, it is recommended to change the  
default channel name(s) for better identification.  
1. (Optional) If the OSD is not onscreen, press the hot key twice  
QUICKLY (default: Scroll Lock) to activate it. The Selection Menu  
appears.  
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Changing Channel Names  
2. Press F3 to go to the Edit Names and Scan Rate menu.  
3. Press the arrow keys (Ï, Ð, Í, Î), Tab or Shift+Tab to select the  
desired channel name. The selected character blinks, indicating  
where the selection is.  
4. Type the new name up to eight characters and each blinking  
character is replaced. However, a second‐tier device does not allow you  
to change its first character “/” so you can only type up to seven  
characters for such a device name.  
5. If there are more than one device or computerʹs name to modify,  
repeat Steps 3 to 4.  
6. Press Esc to exit the current OSD menu.  
7. The message “Save the changes: [Y/N]” appears on the message bar.  
Press Y to save the new name(s) or N to abort the name(s).  
The OSD returns to the Selection Menu. Verify if the names have been  
changed successfully.  
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Chapter 3 Introduction to the On-Screen  
Display (OSD)  
The product provides a simple OSD user interface for both of the channel  
selection and system configuration. In addition, the OSD shows  
information relevant to the MCCAT unit or the channel being accessed.  
In This Chapter  
Activating the OSD..........................................................................................13  
OSD Layout ......................................................................................................13  
Frequently Used Keys.....................................................................................14  
OSD Menus.......................................................................................................14  
Introduction to the Selection Menu...............................................................15  
Activating the OSD  
To activate the OSD, press the systemʹs hot key twice QUICKLY. The  
default hot key is Scroll Lock. You can change it in the Configuration  
Menu. For more information, see System Configuration (on page 26).  
OSD Layout  
The OSD interface usually has a layout like this:  
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Current menuʹs title  
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The area of system data or configuration fields  
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Function keys that can be used while the OSD is onscreen  
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Frequently Used Keys  
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Message bar, which shows the options or keys that are applicable to the selected field, or  
shows prompt messages for the action being performed  
Frequently Used Keys  
The following keys are frequently used with the OSD operation.  
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Tab and Shift+Tab: These keys allow you to move between fields.  
Arrow keys (Ï, Ð, Í, Î): These keys, usually the Up and Down  
arrow keys, are mainly used to change the numeric values or to  
switch between available options of the selected field. However,  
sometimes they can also be used to move between fields or  
alphanumeric characters, such as the Edit Names and Scan Rate menu.  
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Esc: Press this key when quitting the current OSD.  
OSD Menus  
The OSD interface provides five menus in total. You can go to any of  
them by pressing a specific function key when the OSD is onscreen.  
Function Menu  
Key  
Description  
F1  
F2  
F3  
F4  
F5  
Help Menu  
Shows all available function keys and the productʹs  
firmware version  
Selection Menu  
Lists all channels for channel selection and shows each  
channelʹs scan time for ʺIndividual scan modeʺ  
Edit Names and Scan Allows you to change each channelʹs name and scan time  
Rate  
for ʺIndividual scan modeʺ  
Configuration Menu  
Allows you to set up a number of system configurations,  
such as the power‐saving mode, etc.  
Administration Menu Allows you to set up the security settings for preventing  
unauthorized access to the system  
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Chapter 3: Introduction to the On-Screen Display (OSD)  
Introduction to the Selection Menu  
The Selection Menu, showing all channels of the system, allows you to  
access channels. Besides, it displays the scan time setting for ʺIndividual  
scan modeʺ of each channel . Every time when you activate the OSD, the  
system always displays the Selection Menu similar to the image below.  
Field  
Meaning  
Description  
MC  
Name of the MCCAT The default is the model name: MCCAT18 or MCCAT116. This  
unit  
name can be customized and it helps you identify the current  
MCCAT unit if more than one unit exist in the system. For more  
information, see System Configuration (on page 26).  
Page  
Page information  
Page information comprises two parts: ʺcurrent pageʺ and ʺtotal  
number of pages.ʺ Each page displays a maximum of eight  
channels.  
Key  
Selection number for  
the channel  
Pressing this number in the keyboard allows you to access the  
desired channel immediately.  
Ch. ID  
Channel port number This is the number of the channel where the computer or device  
is connected.  
If the channel number contains four numeric digits with a dot in  
between, like 01.03, the digits prior to the dot is the channel  
number of the first tier, where the second‐tier MCCAT unit is  
connected, and the digits following the dot is the channel  
number of the second tier, where the computer or device is  
attached.  
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Field  
Meaning  
Description  
Name  
Name of the device or If there is any computer or device connected to the channel, the  
computer connected to default name is PC<XXXX>, where <XXXX> indicates the  
the channel  
channel number. For example, the computer connected to  
channel number 3 is shown PC0003. The name can be changed.  
For more information, see Changing Channel Names (on page  
11).  
Status  
Channel status  
It is always shown +S<XX> and has two meanings:  
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The appearance of this channel status indicates the channel  
is active while its absence indicates the channel is inactive.  
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<XX> indicates the scan time setting of the single channel  
for “Individual” scan mode and the unit of the scan time is  
in seconds.  
Switching between Pages  
If there are more than one page of channels, use the following keys to  
change pages:  
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Press Page Up or Page Down to go to previous or next page.  
Press Home or End to go to the first or the last page.  
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Chapter 4 Advanced Operation and  
System Configuration  
In this chapter, you will learn more about the OSD or front panel  
operations for advanced features, such as updating the channel status,  
setting up the security feature, etc.  
If your MCCAT is a two‐tier system, you must perform these operations  
on the first‐tier MCCAT unit. Make sure you have programmed all of the  
second‐tier MCCAT units as the second‐tier devices; otherwise, any  
operation or setting you have done will apply to the first‐tier MCCAT  
unit only instead of the whole system. For information on how to  
programme an MCCAT unit as a second‐tier device, see STEP 1:  
Programme an MCCAT Unit as a Second‐Tier Device (on page 33).  
Note: In a two‐tier system, SCAN, SKIP and channel buttons of all second‐tier  
devices are disabled. However, these buttons work properly on the first‐tier  
MCCAT unit.  
In This Chapter  
Toggling the Channel Sorting........................................................................17  
Cycling Through Channels.............................................................................19  
Returning to the Previous Channel...............................................................21  
Refreshing the Channel Status.......................................................................22  
Accessing Active Channels Only...................................................................22  
The Security Feature........................................................................................23  
Changing the Keyboard Layout Setting .......................................................25  
System Configuration .....................................................................................26  
Accessing the Help Menu...............................................................................30  
Resetting the System .......................................................................................31  
Toggling the Channel Sorting  
The OSD Selection Menu can sort channels by two ways: channel numbers  
and names. The default sorting is by channel numbers.  
1. (Optional) If the OSD is not onscreen, press the hot key twice  
QUICKLY (default: Scroll Lock) to activate it.  
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Toggling the Channel Sorting  
2. If the current OSD menu is not the Selection Menu, press F2 to have  
the Selection Menu displayed.  
3. Press F12 to toggle the sorting.  
TIP: When the channels are sorted by channel name, you can type the first  
character of the name of the desired channel, the system will jump to the channel  
whose name begins with the same character.  
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Cycling Through Channels  
Instead of manually selecting the desired channel to view its video, you  
can activate the AutoScan function to make the MCCAT system  
automatically display the video of all channels one after another.  
There are two types of AutoScan modes: Global and Individual. The  
default AutoScan mode is Global. Their differences are described below:  
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Global scan mode:  
The scan time for each channel is the same and it is based on the  
setting configured in the Configuration Menu.  
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Individual scan mode:  
The scan time for each channel can be different and it is based on the  
settings configured for each channel in the Edit Names and Scan Rate  
menu.  
For instructions on changing the scan mode and time, see System  
Configuration (on page 26) later in this chapter.  
You can activate the AutoScan function with one of the following ways:  
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Front panel buttons  
OSD  
Front Panel Operation  
1. (Optional) If the OSD remains displayed on the screen, quit it by  
pressing the Esc button.  
2. Press the SCAN button on the front panel. The LED under the button  
is lit.  
Starting from the currently selected channel, the system displays the  
video of each channel one after another. Each channelʹs number and  
name (if available) will pop up temporarily on the screen when accessed.  
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Cycling Through Channels  
Turn off AutoScan  
Press the SCAN button so the LED light is off. The system will stop at the  
last scanned channel.  
Cycling Through Active Channels Only  
When AutoScan is on, the system cycles through all channels, including  
ʹactiveʹ and ʹinactiveʹ ones. To shorten the scanning time, you can have the  
system skip inactive channels by activating the AutoSkip function.  
Activate the AutoSkip Function:  
Press the SKIP button on the front panel. The LED under the button is lit.  
Turn off AutoSkip  
Press the SKIP button and the LED light is off.  
OSD Operation  
1. (Optional) If the OSD is not onscreen, press the hot key twice  
QUICKLY (default: Scroll Lock) to activate it.  
2. Press F6 to activate the AutoScan function.  
3. The OSD disappears, indicating the system enters the AutoScan  
mode.  
Starting from the currently selected channel, the system displays the  
video of each channel one after another. Each channelʹs number and  
name (if available) will pop up temporarily on the screen when the  
channel is accessed.  
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Turn off AutoScan  
Activate the OSD again and press Alt+F6.  
Cycling Through Active Channels Only  
You can choose to skip inactive channels through the OSD after the  
AutoScan function is activated. Therefore, only active channels are  
scanned.  
1. (Optional) If the OSD is not onscreen, press the hot key twice  
QUICKLY (default: Scroll Lock) to activate it.  
2. Press F7 to activate the AutoSkip function.  
3. The OSD disappears, indicating the system enters the AutoSkip  
mode.  
Turn off AutoSkip  
Activate the OSD again and press Alt+F7.  
Returning to the Previous Channel  
MCCAT allows you to quickly return to the previously selected channel,  
if any, by using a hot key without triggering the OSD or looking for the  
corresponding button on the front panel.  
Requisite for performing this function:  
You must have activated the “Previous Channel” function in the  
Configuration Menu. Otherwise, the hot key will not work. See System  
Configuration (on page 26) for details.  
Operation:  
1. You accessed a specific channel (computer).  
2. Then select a different channel by using the OSD or pressing the  
channel button.  
3. To switch back to the channel selected in Step 1, press the hot key  
twice quickly (the hot key is the one you specified for the Previous  
Channel Key field in the Configuration Menu).  
Now you are switched to the previously selected channel again.  
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Refreshing the Channel Status  
Refreshing the Channel Status  
From the OSD or LED status, you can tell which channel is connected to a  
powered device and which is not. However, MCCAT does not support  
real‐time channel detection. Besides, the OSD remembers and shows the  
last second‐tier channel status instead of re‐detecting the second‐tier  
channel status after the MCCAT unit is power cycled. Therefore, you  
need to refresh the channel status shown in the OSD or LED if you have  
made any changes to the hardware configuration, such as channel  
swapping or disconnection and reconnection of computers. MCCAT  
provides two methods to update the channel status:  
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•
Use the F8 function key  
Use the AutoScan function  
Using the F8 Function Key  
1. (Optional) If the OSD is not onscreen, press the hot key twice  
QUICKLY (default: Scroll Lock) to activate it.  
2. Press F8 to upgrade the status. The system starts to check each  
channel one by one and displays “Upgrade PC Status....” on the  
screen.  
3. Once the status checking is complete, both of the OSD and LED status  
is updated.  
Using the AutoScan Function  
The MCCAT unit checks all of the channels one by one and updates both  
of the OSD and LED status after the AutoScan function is performed. For  
instructions on activating the AutoScan funciton, see Cycling Through  
Channels (on page 19).  
Accessing Active Channels Only  
To avoid accessing inactive channels by accident when selecting channels,  
you can turn on the Autoskip function without turning on the Autoscan  
function.  
1. Turn on the Autoskip function by either pressing the SKIP button on  
the front panel, or pressing F7 when the OSD is onscreen.  
2. Select any channel, and the system automatically accesses the next  
active channel if the channel you select is not an active one.  
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The Security Feature  
You can prevent unauthorized access to the system and the attached  
computers by activating the security feature. When the security feature is  
ON, the system will enter the security mode after the mouse and  
keyboard activity is not detected for a preset period of time. Users have to  
enter a password in order to access the system in the security mode.  
Activating the Security Feature  
1. (Optional) If the OSD is not onscreen, press the hot key twice  
QUICKLY (default: Scroll Lock) to activate it.  
2. Press F5 and the prompt message “Admin. Password” appears on the  
screen.  
3. Type the Admin password (default: raritan) and press Enter. Note  
that the password is case sensitive. The Administration Menu appears.  
4. Make sure the Security field is already highlighted. If not, press Tab  
or Shift+Tab to highlight the field.  
5. Press Ï or Ð to change the option to On.  
6. Press Tab to highlight the Time Out field. This field determines the  
length of time for which keyboard and mouse activity can remain  
inactive before the system enters the security mode.  
7. Type two numeric digits or press Ï or Ð to adjust the time.  
8. Press Esc to quit the current menu.  
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The Security Feature  
Accessing the System in the Security Mode  
After the system or the MCCAT unit enters the security mode, a message  
“Security Mode Protected”appears on the screen. Do the following to  
access the system:  
1. Press any key and the prompt message “Password:” appears.  
2. Type either the administrator (Admin) or user password and press  
Enter. Unless changed, type one of the default passwords shown  
below.  
User Type  
Default Password  
(case sensitive)  
Administrator (Admin)  
raritan  
User1  
User2  
User3  
User4  
User5  
111  
222  
333  
444  
555  
Video of the currently selected channel appears on the screen if the  
password is entered correctly. Now you can activate the OSD or press the  
channel button to access any channel in the system.  
Changing Passwords  
MCCAT provides one administrator (Admin) password and five user  
passwords by default. These passwords allow you to access the system  
after it enters the security mode. It is strongly recommended to change  
the default passwords before turning on the security feature.  
1. (Optional) If the OSD is not onscreen, press the hot key twice  
QUICKLY (default: Scroll Lock) to activate it.  
2. Press F5 and the prompt message “Admin. Password” appears on the  
screen.  
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3. Type raritanand press Enter. Note that the password is case  
sensitive. The Administration Menu appears.  
4. Press Tab or Shift+Tab to highlight the field of which you want to  
change the password; for example, if you want to change the  
administrator password, highlight Admin.  
5. Press Enter and the following fields appear.  
6. Type the new password in the Enter New Passwd field and press  
Enter. The maximum length of the password is eight characters.  
7. Type the same password in the Confirm New Passwd field and press  
Enter.  
Now the password has been changed. In case you will forget new  
passwords, it is suggested to note down new passwords and keep them  
in a safe place.  
Changing the Keyboard Layout Setting  
If you are using a non‐English keyboard, such as a French or German  
keyboard, change the keyboard language setting to match the one you are  
using.  
1. (Optional) If the OSD is not onscreen, press the hot key twice  
QUICKLY (default: Scroll Lock) to activate it.  
2. Press F5 and the text “Admin. Password” appears on the screen.  
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3. Type the Admin password (default: raritan) and press Enter. Note  
that the password is case sensitive. The Administration Menu appears.  
4. Press Tab to highlight the Language Mode field. There are three  
options available: English, German and French.  
5. Press Ï or Ð to select the appropriate option.  
6. Press Esc to quit the OSD menu.  
System Configuration  
Many system settings are available in the Configuration Menu. Press F4 to  
go to this menu when the OSD is onscreen.  
Most of the settings can be adjusted by following this procedure:  
1. Press Tab or Shift+Tab to move between fields.  
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2. Press Ï or Ð to change the value or switch between options of the  
selected field.  
Exception: You need to type a letter or symbol in the Device field to change its  
values, instead of using the arrow keys.  
The table below explains the functions and available options of each field  
in the menu.  
Field  
Available options  
Description  
Connected  
No options  
The field CANNOT be configured. It shows the  
number and name of the channel being accessed  
now.  
Model  
Name  
No options  
No options  
The field CANNOT be configured. It shows the  
model name of the MCCAT unit.  
Allows you to assign a name to the current  
MCCAT unit for identification. The default is its  
model name.  
Device  
x, y, z, . (dot)  
Specifies the type of the device connected to each  
channel of current MCCAT unit. If you connect a  
second‐tier KVM switch, it is a must to specify the  
type of this switch. The characters of this field  
represent channel numbers 1, 2, 3, and so on from  
left to right. The default value is ʺ.ʺ (dot).  
The following lists the characters representing  
different types of devices:  
. (dot) = computer  
x
y
z
= MCC4  
= MCCAT18, MCC8  
= MCCAT116, MCC16  
Scan  
Set  
On, Off  
Toggles the AutoScan mode on or off.  
If it is ON, after you exit the OSD, the system  
enters the scan mode (Global or Individual scan  
mode) and cycles through all channels.  
05 ~ 99 (seconds)  
Determines the length of time for which the  
system scans each channel in the “Global”scan  
mode.  
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Mode  
Global, Individual  
Determines which scan mode is applied once the  
AutoScan function is activated. There are two  
scan modes: Global and Individual.  
•
Global scan mode: The scan time for each  
channel is the same.  
•
Individual scan mode: The scan time for each  
channel varies depending on the settings you  
have set for each channel in the Edit Names  
and Scan Rate menu.  
Skip  
On, Off  
Toggles the AutoSkip mode on or off.  
If it is ON, after you exit the OSD, only active  
channels can be accessed.  
ID Display  
Hotkey  
01 ~ 99 (seconds)  
Determines the length of time for which the  
accessed channelʹs number (ID) appears on the  
screen when the channel is selected.  
ScrollLock, LftAlt (left Alt), Determines which hot key can activate the OSD.  
LftSht (left Shift),  
The default is Scroll Lock.  
CapsLock, NumLock  
Note that if you have set any hot key in the  
Previous Channel Key field, the same key will  
not be available in the Hotkey field.  
Display Position Menu, ID  
Determines the horizontal/vertical position where  
the Menu (OSD menu) and/or the ID (channel  
number) are displayed. To change the position,  
do the following:  
a. Highlight the option of which you want  
to change the position.  
b. Press Enter and the image of the selected  
option (Menu or ID) appears on the  
screen.  
c. Use arrow keys (Ï, Ð, Í, Î) to move  
the Menu or ID image until it reaches the  
position you prefer.  
d. Press Esc or Enter to save the changes.  
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On, Off  
Toggles the power‐saving function on or off. If  
setting the mode to On, the MCCAT unit will  
enter the power‐saving mode after no  
keyboard/mouse activity is detected for a period  
of time specified in the Minutes field.  
Green Mode  
Minutes  
01~99 (minutes)  
Determines the length of time for which no  
keyboard/mouse activity is detected before the  
MCCAT unit enters the power‐saving mode.  
Previous Channel None, LftAlt (left Alt),  
Key  
LftSht (left Shift), Caplck  
Determines which hot key is used for returning to  
the previously selected channel. The default is  
None.  
(CapsLock), Numlck  
(NumLock), Scrlck (Scroll  
Lock)  
Note that the hot key which you have set in the  
Hotkey field will not be available in the Previous  
Channel Key field.  
Setting the Scan Time for Individual Scan Mode  
The scan time setting in the Configuration Menu is for “Global” scan mode.  
To set the scan time for “Individual” scan mode, go to the Edit Names and  
Scan Rate menu. Unlike the universal scan time for “Global” scan mode,  
you can specify different scan time in different channels for “Individual”  
scan mode.  
1. If the OSD is not onscreen, press the hot key twice QUICKLY (default:  
Scroll Lock) to activate it.  
2. Press F3 and the Edit Names and Scan Rate menu appears.  
3. Press Tab, Shift+Tab or arrow keys (Ï, Ð, Í, Î) to select the Scan  
Rate column of the desired channel. The selected character blinks.  
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4. Type numeric digits to change the scan time. The scan time is  
measured in seconds.  
5. Press Esc to quit the current menu.  
6. The message “Save the changes [Y/N]” appears on the message bar.  
Click Y to save the changes or N to abort them.  
Accessing the Help Menu  
While the OSD is onscreen, you can view the OSD help at any time by  
pressing F1. This displays the Help Menu, which lists all function keys  
available and the current version of the firmware.  
Functions Keys  
You can use any of the functions keys to go to any specific menu or  
perform certain functions as long as the OSD remains onscreen:  
Function Key Description  
F1  
F2  
F3  
Displays the Help Menu.  
Displays the Selection Menu.  
Displays the Edit Names and Scan Rate menu.  
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Function Key Description  
F4  
Displays the Configuration Menu.  
F5  
Displays the Administration Menu.  
F6  
Turns on the AutoScan function.  
Alt+F6  
F7  
Turns off the AutoScan function.  
Turns on the AutoSkip function.  
Alt+F7  
F8  
Turns off the AutoSkip function.  
Checks channels one by one and updates the channel status accordingly.  
F12  
Toggles the channel sorting between sorting by “channel number” and  
sorting by “name” in the Selection Menu.  
Esc  
Quits the current menu or the OSD interface.  
Resetting the System  
To restore all MCCAT settings back to factory defaults, follow the  
procedure below. Note that this function should be performed on the  
first‐tier MCCAT unit alone f yours is a two‐tier system.  
1. Power OFF the MCCAT unit.  
2. Press the channel number 3 button on the front panel, and then  
power ON the MCCAT unit.  
3. Continue to hold down the channel number 3 button until you hear  
the beep sound.  
Warning!! If you perform the reset function on a two‐tier system, all of  
the second‐tier units will be programmed back as the first‐tier units.  
Therefore, you need to programme them as the second‐tier devices  
once again. For instructions on programming an MCCAT unit as a  
second‐tier device, see STEP 1: Programme an MCCAT Unit as a  
Second‐Tier Device (on page 33).  
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Chapter 5 Two-Tier System  
You can cascade various MCCAT units to organize a two‐tier KVM  
switch system and expand the number of available channels accordingly.  
A mix of different MCCAT models is permitted. If the two‐tier system  
completely comprises the MCCAT116 models, the number of connected  
computers can even be expanded up to 256 computers.  
In This Chapter  
Overview...........................................................................................................32  
Setting Up a Two‐Tier System .......................................................................33  
Accessing the Second‐Tier Channels ............................................................38  
Overview  
When one or multiple MCCAT units are connected to the channel ports of  
a single MCCAT unit, this KVM switch system is the so‐called ʺtwo‐tier  
system.ʺ The former MCCAT units belong to the second tier, and the  
latter is the first tier. You can connect computers to all channel ports  
available in such a system, including those of the first tier and those of the  
second tier.  
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Computers with CIMs attached  
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Cat5 UTP cables  
p
Second‐tier MCCAT units  
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First‐tier MCCAT unit  
Keyboard, mouse and monitor (attached to the  
first‐tier unit only)  
Setting Up a Two-Tier System  
Basically, there are five major steps to set up a two‐tier system:  
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STEP 1: Programme an MCCAT unit as a second‐tier device  
STEP 2: Connect the second‐tier MCCAT unit to the first‐tier  
MCCAT unit  
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STEP 3: Connect the keyboard, mouse and monitor to the first‐tier  
MCCAT unit  
STEP 4: Specify the type of the second‐tier device in the  
Configuration Menu  
STEP 5: Connect computers to any MCCAT unit in the system  
STEP 1: Programme an MCCAT Unit as a Second-Tier  
Device  
Each MCCAT unit is programmed as a first‐tier device when shipped out  
of the factory. To set up a two‐tier MCCAT system, you have to  
programme some MCCAT units as the second‐tier devices before  
proceeding with the hardware installation.  
1. Turn OFF the MCCAT unit.  
2. Press the channel number 2 button on the front panel, and then  
power ON the MCCAT unit.  
3. Continue to hold down the channel number 2 button until you hear  
the beep sound.  
4. The TIER LED (the top‐right one) on the front panel is lit  
continuously, indicating the device is now programmed as a  
second‐tier device.  
5. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 if more MCCAT units are to be programmed as  
second‐tier devices.  
Note: To programme a second‐tier device back as the first‐tier device, follow the  
same procedure described above, but press the channel number 1 button instead  
while the MCCAT unit is being powered ON. The TIER LED turns off,  
indicating it is now programmed as a first‐tier device.  
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STEP 2: Connect the Second-Tier MCCAT Unit  
Now you need to connect the second‐tier MCCAT units to the first‐tier  
MCCAT unit. A mix of different MCCAT models is permitted in such a  
system. For example, you can connect the MCCAT18 to the MCCAT116  
unit.  
Important: Use only MCIM‐PS2 to connect the second‐tier KVM  
switches. Do NOT use other CIMs for connecting the second‐tier  
switches.  
1. Make sure all of the MCCAT units are turned OFF.  
2. Attach an MCIM‐PS2 to an MCCAT unit that is programmed as a  
second‐tier device:  
a. Connect the PS/2 keyboard connector of the CIM to the PS/2  
keyboard port of the MCCAT unit.  
b. Connect the PS/2 mouse connector of the CIM to the PS/2 mouse  
port of the MCCAT unit.  
c. Connect the HD15 video connector of the CIM to the HD15 video  
port of the MCCAT unit.  
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3. Connect one end of the Cat5 UTP cable to the RJ45 port of the CIM  
being attached to the second‐tier MCCAT unit; connect the other end  
of the cable to one of the channel ports of the first‐tier MCCAT unit.  
4. Connect one end of the power cord to the power jack of the MCCAT  
unit and the other end to the appropriate power outlet.  
5. If you want to connect more second‐tier MCCAT units to the first‐tier  
MCCAT unit, repeat Steps 1 to 4.  
6. Power ON the second‐tier devices first. After hearing the beep  
sounds of the second‐tier devices, power ON the first‐tier device.  
Note: Make sure you follow the above power‐on sequence; otherwise, the first‐tier  
device may show incorrect channel status.  
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STEP 3: Connect the Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor to the  
First-Tier Device  
Connect a keyboard, mouse and monitor to the first‐tier MCCAT unit.  
For details, refer to Step 5 in Connecting Computers (on page 6).  
STEP 4: Specify the Type of the Connected Second-Tier  
Device in the OSD  
MCCAT cannot detect which type of the second‐tier device is connected.  
Therefore, you must specify the type(s) by yourself. Otherwise, you  
cannot properly access the second‐tier channels.  
To specify the type:  
1. (Optional) If the OSD is not onscreen, press the hot key twice  
QUICKLY (default: Scroll Lock) to activate it.  
2. Press F4 and the Configuration Menu appears.  
3. Press Tab or Shift+Tab to select the Device field. The first character  
(usually a dot) blinks when the field is selected.  
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4. The characters or dots (see the figure below), from left to right,  
represent channel numbers 1, 2, 3, and so on of the first‐tier unit. If  
the first‐tier unit contains 16 channels, you will see 16 characters or 16  
dots in the field. Press Í or Î to select the character representing the  
channel where the second‐tier device is connected.  
5. Type the appropriate code that corresponds to the type of the  
connected second‐tier device. For example, if you connect an  
MCCAT18 unit to the channel number 3 of the first‐tier unit, type y in  
the third character.  
See the following table for all codes representing different types of  
devices.  
Code Type of device  
.
computer (or server)  
x
y
z
MCC4  
MCCAT18, MCC8  
MCCAT116, MCC16  
Note: For detailed information on other types of MasterConsole products, please  
refer to MasterConsole II User Manual on the “User Manuals & Quick Setup  
Guides” CD or on Raritanʹs Product Documentation webpage  
(http://www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation).  
Default Name of the Second-Tier Device  
The following default names of the second‐tier devices appear in the  
channel list after assigning the device type. Note that <XX> represents the  
number of the channel where the device is connected.  
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/MCC<XX> ‐‐ This device is a MasterConsole II unit.  
/MCCAT<XX> ‐‐ This device is an MasterConsole CAT (MCCAT)  
unit.  
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STEP 5: Connect Computers to the MCCAT System  
You can connect computers to available channel ports of any MCCAT  
units in the two‐tier system, including those of the first‐tier and  
second‐tier MCCAT units. For details, see Steps 2 to 4 in Connecting  
Computers (on page 6).  
Accessing the Second-Tier Channels  
Unlike the first‐tier channels, there is only one way to access the  
second‐tier channels, that is, through the OSD. If you have properly  
followed the procedure described in Setting Up a Two‐Tier System (on  
page 33), the second‐tier channels will be displayed in the OSD, following  
the page(s) of the first‐tier channels. To access these channels, do the  
following:  
1. (Optional) If the OSD is not onscreen, press the hot key twice  
QUICKLY (default: Scroll Lock) to activate it. The Selection Menu  
appears. Note that the names of all second‐tier devices start with “/”  
like channel number 3 and 6 illustrated below.  
2. There are several methods to go to the second‐tier channels. Do one  
of the following:  
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Press Ð or Ï to highlight the first‐tier channel where the desired  
second‐tier device connects, and press Enter. The channel list of  
the selected second‐tier device appears.  
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Press the “Key” number of the first‐tier channel where the desired  
second‐tier device connects. The channel list of the selected  
second‐tier device appears.  
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Press Page Down or Page Up until you see the page where the  
desired second‐tier channel is available.  
Note: A second‐tier channel is always shown with two channel  
numbers: the first one is the number of the first‐tier channel where  
the second‐tier device connects, and the second one is the number of  
the second‐tier channel where the computer connects.  
3. Press Ð or Ï to highlight the desired channel among the second‐tier  
channels.  
4. Press Enter to select the channel.  
Now you can control the accessed computer with the keyboard and  
mouse attached to the first‐tier MCCAT unit.  
Important: If you have made physical changes to channels, such as  
disconnection or swapping of connected computers, it is strongly  
recommended to refresh the channel status before accessing the  
channels through OSD. This is because MCCAT does not  
automatically update its channel status when the changes occur. For  
instructions on refreshing the channel status, see Refreshing the Channel  
Status (on page 22).  
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Chapter 6 Firmware Upgrade  
You can upgrade MCCAT’s firmware to benefit from the latest  
enhancements and features whenever new MCCAT firmware is released  
on Raritan’s website. The upgrade process mainly incorporates four  
steps:  
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STEP 1: Download the latest firmware and upgrade utility  
STEP 2: Connect the MCCAT unit to the computer running the  
upgrade utility  
•
•
STEP 3: Launch the upgrade utility  
STEP 4: Power cycle the upgraded MCCAT unit  
Note: If your system consists of two or more MCCAT units, you should upgrade  
each of them, starting from the first tier to the second tier.  
In This Chapter  
STEP 1: Download the Latest Firmware and Upgrade Utility ..................40  
STEP 2: Connect the MCCAT Unit to the Computer Running the Upgrade  
Utility.................................................................................................................41  
STEP 3: Launch the Upgrade Utility .............................................................42  
STEP 4: Power Cycle the Upgraded MCCAT Unit .....................................44  
STEP 1: Download the Latest Firmware and Upgrade Utility  
1. Use your browser to visit Raritanʹs Firmware Upgrades webpage  
(http://www.raritan.com/support/sup_upgrades.aspx).  
2. Click MasterConsole to locate the latest firmware version for  
MCCAT.  
3. Click the firmware (*.hex).  
4. Click Save and specify the location to save the file.  
5. Wait until the download completes. The downloaded file contains the  
*.hex firmware file and the upgrade utility.  
6. (Optional) If associated release notes are NOT included in the  
downloaded file, locate the release notes on the same Frimware  
Upgrades page, and double click it to either open or download it.  
7. Read the release notes for any necessary information  
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STEP 2: Connect the MCCAT Unit to the Computer Running the  
Upgrade Utility  
1. Prepare one DB9 male‐to‐female serial (RS‐232) cable.  
Note: If you donʹt have this cable, contact Raritan technical support  
for details.  
2. Connect one end of the serial cable to one of the serial ports of the  
computer; connect the other end to the Admin port of the MCCAT  
unit.  
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STEP 3: Launch the Upgrade Utility  
STEP 3: Launch the Upgrade Utility  
The upgrade utility for MCCAT is the same one for Raritanʹs Paragon  
products, that is, the ParagonUpdate utility. However, the  
ParagonUpdate utility which is implemented with the capability to  
upgrade the MCCAT units starts from version 2.4.3. To ensure the success  
of the upgrade, it is strongly recommended to use the upgrade utility  
downloaded along with the MCCAT firmware when upgrading MCCAT  
units.  
1. Double click the downloaded upgrade utility ‐‐  
ParagonUpdate_XXX.exe, where XXX represents the version number.  
The firmware upgrade utility appears.  
2. If the MCCAT unit intended to upgrade is already listed in the dialog,  
go to Step 3. If not, do the following to specify the device that you  
want to upgrade:  
a. Click New to start adding the device information.  
b. Click the Name field and type the appropriate name for the  
MCCAT unit you want to upgrade.  
c. Ensure <Default Serial> is selected in the IP address/Serial field  
for the serial connection between the MCCAT unit and the  
computer you are operating.  
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d. Click the Port field and type the appropriate number of the serial  
port. For example, if the MCCAT unit connects to the computer  
via COM 1, type 1.  
e. Ensure <Default No Encryption> is selected in the Encryption  
Key field.  
f. (Optional) Click Save to save the device information so next time  
you donʹt have to specify the same information again.  
3. Select the checkbox next to the MCCAT unit.  
4. Click Load Hex File . The Open dialog appears.  
5. Navigate to where the desired firmware file (*.hex) is located, select it  
and click Open.  
6. Click Raritan MasterConsole to perform the upgrade.  
Note: The “Check Device Information” button is disabled with the  
MCCAT unit. Therefore, never click it when the device intended to  
upgrade is MCCAT.  
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STEP 4: Power Cycle the Upgraded MCCAT Unit  
7. Click Yes when the following message box appears.  
8. A progress indicator is shown on the bottom of the dialog, displaying  
the upgrade status. The upgrade may last for several minutes.  
9. The “Device Update Successful” message appears when the upgrade  
completes successfully. Click OK.  
For more information on the ParagonUpdate utility, see Paragon  
Manager User Guide on the “User Manuals & Quick Setup Guides” CD  
or on Raritanʹs Product Documentation webpage  
(http://www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation).  
STEP 4: Power Cycle the Upgraded MCCAT Unit  
After completing the firmware upgrade, you must power OFF and then  
power ON the upgraded unit to ensure the upgrade success.  
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Appendix A Specifications  
In This Chapter  
Measurement....................................................................................................45  
Supported Resolutions....................................................................................45  
Measurement  
MCCAT18  
1U  
Dimension:  
Weight:  
(8‐channel model)  
rackmountable  
17.32”(W) x 7.20”(D) x 1.73”(H) or  
44 cm (W) x 18.3 cm (D) x 4.4 cm (H)  
5.30 lb or 2.40 kg  
MCCAT116  
(16‐channel model)  
1U  
Dimension:  
Weight:  
rackmountable  
17.32”(W) x 7.20”(D) x 1.73”(H) or  
44 cm (W) x 18.3 cm (D) x 4.4 cm (H)  
5.35 lb or 2.42 kg  
Supported Resolutions  
Screen Resolution Refresh Rate (HZ)  
640x350  
640x400  
640x480  
720x400  
800x600  
1024x768  
1152x864  
1280x960  
1280x1024  
1600x1200  
70, 85  
85  
60, 67, 72  
70, 85  
56, 60, 70, 75, 85, 100  
60, 70, 75, 85, 100  
75  
60, 85  
60, 75, 85  
60  
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Appendix B MCCAT Default Settings  
Field or Function  
Factory Default Setting  
Administration password  
raritan (note the password is case sensitive)  
AutoScan  
OFF  
AutoScan mode  
AutoSkip  
Global  
OFF  
Scan time per channel in the Individual scan 5 seconds  
mode  
Device  
“.” (a dot represents the device is a computer)  
Scan time per channel in the Global scan  
mode  
5 seconds  
Hot Key  
Scroll Lock  
3 seconds  
First tier  
ID Display Interval  
MCCAT tier configuration  
Power‐saving mode (Green Mode)  
Power‐saving delay time  
Security  
OFF  
15 minutes  
OFF  
Security activation delay time  
Selection Menu sorting  
User password  
15 minutes  
Channel number (ID)  
User 1: 111  
User 2: 222  
User 3: 333  
User 4: 444  
User 5: 555  
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Appendix C Compatibility with Other  
Raritan Products  
You can connect other Raritan products to the MCCAT unit, such as  
MasterConsole II, which can work as the second tier, or P2CIM‐SER,  
which enables the connection of an ASCII serial device to the MCCAT  
unit.  
In This Chapter  
Compatible CIMs.............................................................................................47  
Compatibility with MasterConsole II ...........................................................49  
Compatible CIMs  
In addition to MCIM‐PS2 and MCIM‐USB, MCCAT is also compatible  
with other Raritan CIMs (see the table below).  
The procedure of connecting these CIMs is the same as that of connecting  
MCIM. For details, see Connecting Computers (on page 6).  
CIM  
Connector Type  
P2CIM‐APS2  
PS‐2 and HD15 (video) connectors  
P2CIM‐AUSB  
P2CIM‐PS2  
USB and HD15 (video) connectors  
PS‐2 and HD15 (video) connectors  
USB and HD15 (video) connectors  
PS‐2 and HD15 (video) connectors  
USB and HD15 (video) connectors  
USB and HD15 (video) connectors  
RS‐232 (serial) and USB connectors  
RS‐232 (serial) and USB connectors  
P2CIM‐USB  
DCIM‐APS2  
DCIM‐USB  
DCIM‐USB G2 **  
P2CIM‐SER  
P2CIM‐SER‐EU  
** When connecting a DCIM‐USB G2 to the computer, ensure the slide switch on  
the back of the CIM is moved to P for PC‐based servers, instead of S for SUN  
servers.  
Important: Although MCCAT supports the use of P2CIM‐APS2, it does  
NOT support the use of Pinnacle FastAction keyboard.  
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Connecting a Serial Device via the Serial CIM  
To connect an ASCII serial device, LAN/WAN component or a computer  
through a serial port (RS‐232) to the MCCAT system, use one of Raritanʹs  
serial CIMs: P2CIM‐SER or P2CIM‐SER‐EU. These CIMs can emulate an  
ASCII terminal and convert the serial data from the ASCII device to VGA  
video (800x600x60) and PS/2 keyboard signals. This conversion allows  
users to access and operate any ASCII serial device connected to the  
MCCAT system.  
Here are some useful features of the serial CIMs:  
•
Interoperates with an ASCII device in the On Line Mode as if the  
device were attached to a text terminal  
•
Edits, copies, marks, and/or resends data to the ASCII serial device or  
computer in the Buffer Edit Mode  
•
•
Maintains eight pages of data in a circular buffer  
Provides 12 programmable keys for frequently‐used character strings  
or commands  
Note: The P2CIM‐SER and P2CIM‐SER‐EU are functionally identical. The only  
difference between the two is that the P2CIM‐SER‐EU supports a wider variety  
of non‐English language keyboards and character sets.  
n
DB9 connector  
o
USB connector  
p
RJ45 connector  
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Installing a Serial CIM  
Take these steps to attach a serial CIM to the serial port of a serial device  
or computer and to your MCCAT system.  
1. Connect the CIM to a serial port on the serial device or computer,  
using its serial DB9 connector.  
2. Connect the CIM to the MCCAT system using a standard Cat5 UTP  
cable.  
3. Connect the CIMʹs USB connector to a powered USB port, or to a  
separately available Raritan PWR‐SER‐4 power adapter, to obtain  
power.  
For detailed information on the CIMs, see Paragon and Dominion KX  
Serial Device CIM User Guide (see Serial Device CIM User Guide ‐  
http://www.raritan.com/_downloads/pdfs/products/P2CIM‐SER%20User  
%20Guide.pdf). This user guide can be downloaded from Raritanʹs  
website.  
Compatibility with MasterConsole II  
MCCAT is able to work in conjunction with MasterConsole II products,  
including MCC4, MCC8 and MCC16. These MasterConsole II units can  
function as the second‐tier devices of the MCCAT system.  
The procedure of connecting MasterConsole II products is the same as  
that of connecting MCCAT units.  
•
•
STEP 1: Programme a MasterConsole II unit as a second‐tier device  
STEP 2: Connect the second‐tier MasterConsole II unit to the first‐tier  
MCCAT unit  
•
STEP 3: Specify the type of the second‐tier device in the  
Configuration Menu  
For more information on the MasterConsole II products, see  
MasterConsole II User Manual provided on the “User Manuals & Quick  
Setup Guides” CD or on Raritanʹs Product Documentation webpage  
(http://www.raritan.com/support/productdocumentation)..  
STEP 1: Programme a MasterConsole II Unit as a  
Second-Tier Device  
1. Turn OFF the MasterConsole II unit.  
2. Press the channel number 2 button on the front panel for 2 to 3  
seconds while powering ON the MasterConsole II unit.  
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3. The rightmost LED on the front panel is lit, indicating the device is  
now programmed as a second‐tier device.  
4. Repeat Steps 1 to 3 if more MasterConsole II units are to be  
programmed as the second‐tier devices.  
STEP 2: Connect the Second-Tier MasterConsole II Units  
1. Attach a PS/2 CIM to a MasterConsole II unit that is programmed as a  
second‐tier device.  
2. Connect one end of the Cat5 UTP cable to the RJ45 port of the CIM  
being attached to the second‐tier MasterConsole II unit; connect the  
other end of the cable to one of the channel ports of the first‐tier  
MCCAT unit.  
3. Connect one end of the power cord to the power jack of the  
MasterConsole II unit and the other end to the appropriate power  
outlet.  
4. If you want to connect more second‐tier MasterConsole II units to the  
first‐tier MCCAT unit, repeat Steps 1 to 3.  
5. Power ON the second‐tier devices first. Then power ON the first‐tier  
MCCAT unit.  
STEP 3: Specify the Type of the Connected Second-Tier  
Device in the OSD  
You must specify the type of the connected device in the Configuration  
Menu. Otherwise, you may not be able to access the second‐tier channels.  
For instructions on specifying the type, see STEP 4: Specify the Type of  
the Connected Second‐Tier Device in the OSD (on page 36).  
Note: The second‐tier MasterConsole II unit is shown “/MCC<XXXX>” in the  
OSD, where <XXXX> represents the channel number.  
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Appendix D Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Solution  
•
•
•
•
•
Check the power cord.  
No power  
Make sure the power switch is turned ON.  
Check the cable connection from the computer to MCCAT.  
Check video cableʹs connection to the computer.  
No video display for one  
or all computers  
Check the monitor and computer: Power off MCCAT and the  
computers. Connect the monitor to the computer directly, boot the  
computer, and make sure the monitor has the proper display. If it  
does not, the problem is either with your computer, or the monitor  
is not compatible with your computer. If it does display, continue to  
the troubleshooting below.  
•
•
The monitor probably does not match the video outputs. If the  
monitor is a single mode type VGA, all computers must have the  
same type of video output.  
The monitor cannot  
correctly display the  
video output from some  
of the computers  
(Note: this problem occurs most often with some IBM PS/2s and IBM 63xx,  
85xx, and 95xx monitors.) The intelligent type display card outputs  
video signals based on the monitor ID‐pin setting in the connector of  
the monitor cable. If the ID‐pin setting is incorrect, the monitor  
attached to the MCCAT may have no display, become monochrome  
instead of color, or become unstable. If this is the case, you will need  
to provide a proper ID‐pattern to the display card. Call Raritan  
technical support (see the last page) for help if necessary.  
•
•
•
•
•
Make sure the keyboard is connected firmly to MCCAT. Disconnect  
and reconnect the keyboard.  
All computers powered  
up without keyboard  
error, but the keyboard  
attached to MCCAT has  
no control (cannot input  
to any computer)  
Replace the keyboard. (MCCAT allows hot re‐connection of the  
keyboard at its Keyboard port.)  
In a two‐tier configuration, check that the MCCAT with the  
keyboard connected is the first tier.  
The keyboard cable from the CIM to the computer is loose. Secure  
the connection and power on the computer again.  
Repeated “KB ERRORʺ  
at power‐up of computer  
If the problem occurs after MCCAT has been installed for a period  
of time, and occurs on computers that have previously worked with  
MCCAT, then some components are out of order. Verify that the  
computer works with the keyboard when connected directly. Then  
contact your dealer or Raritan for service.  
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Problem  
Solution  
•
The most likely cause of the problem is either a voltage ʺspikeʺ  
After a period of  
(increase) or a ʺbrown outʺ (decrease) in the power supply, which  
would cause the microprocessors in the MCCAT to malfunction. A  
short‐term solution to the problem is to try to recover operation by  
turning the MCCAT power switch off and on. Then, if necessary,  
restart all computers. The long‐term method of avoiding this  
problem is to power MCCAT from a UPS.  
trouble‐free operation,  
the keyboard attached to  
MCCAT locks (unable to  
input keystrokes) when  
a particular computer is  
selected, but works  
normally when other  
computers are selected  
•
•
Check the keyboard connection.  
The mouse cable from the CIM to the computer is loose. Secure the  
connection and power on the computer again.  
Repeated ʺMOUSE  
INSTALLATION  
FAILUREʺ at power‐up  
of computer.  
•
If the problem only occurs to new computers which are just added  
to the system, the firmware in the KVM (MCCAT internal mouse  
emulator) may need to be upgraded to a later version to be  
compatible with newer computers. Contact your dealer or Raritan  
for service.  
•
Try to identify if the problem is originating from the computer by  
reconnecting the computer to a different channel with a different  
cable. Then power on the computer. If the problem is not with the  
cable or with a specific channel, connect the mouse directly to the  
computer. If the problem persists, then the computerʹs mouse port is  
out of order. Otherwise, contact your dealer or Raritan for service.  
After a period of  
trouble‐free operation,  
the mouse attached to  
MCCAT locks (unable to  
control mouse functions)  
when a particular  
computer is selected, but  
works normally when  
other computers are  
selected.  
•
If the problem occurs after MCCAT has been installed for a period  
of time, and occurs to computers that have previously worked with  
MCCAT, then some components are out of order. Contact your  
dealer or Raritan for service.  
Unit does not operate in Replace the keyboard. OSD interface works only with PS/2 or extended  
the OSD interface. AT style keyboards.  
Unable to select channel Scan function is active; press the Scan button once to toggle Scan OFF so  
the light below the button is off.  
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Index  
A
O
A Glance at the Product • 4  
OSD Layout • 13  
OSD Menus • 14  
OSD Operation • 10, 20  
Overview • 32  
Accessing Active Channels Only • 22  
Accessing the Help Menu • 30  
Accessing the Second‐Tier Channels • 38  
Accessing the System in the Security Mode •  
24  
P
Activating the OSD • 13  
Package Contents • 3  
Product Features • 2  
Product Overview • 1  
Product Photos • 1  
Activating the Security Feature • 23  
Advanced Operation and System  
Configuration • 4, 17  
C
Q
Changing Channel Names • 11, 16  
Changing Passwords • 24  
Changing the Keyboard Layout Setting • 25  
Compatibility with MasterConsole II • 49  
Compatibility with Other Raritan Products •  
47  
Compatible CIMs • 47  
Connecting a Serial Device via the Serial  
CIM • 48  
Quick Start • 4  
R
Rear View • 5  
Refreshing the Channel Status • 22, 39  
Resetting the System • 31  
Returning to the Previous Channel • 21  
S
Connecting Computers • 6, 36, 38, 47  
Cycling Through Channels • 19, 22  
Selecting a Channel • 9  
Setting the Scan Time for Individual Scan  
Mode • 29  
Setting Up a Two‐Tier System • 5, 33, 38  
Specifications • 45  
STEP 1  
F
Firmware Upgrade • 40  
Frequently Used Keys • 14  
Front Panel Operation • 9, 19  
Front View • 4  
Download the Latest Firmware and  
Upgrade Utility • 40  
Programme a MasterConsole II Unit as a  
Second-Tier Device • 49  
Functions Keys • 30  
I
Programme an MCCAT Unit as a  
Second-Tier Device • 17, 31, 33  
STEP 2  
Introduction • 1  
Introduction to the On‐Screen Display (OSD) •  
13  
Connect the MCCAT Unit to the Computer  
Running the Upgrade Utility • 41  
Connect the Second-Tier MasterConsole II  
Units • 50  
Introduction to the Selection Menu • 15  
M
Connect the Second-Tier MCCAT Unit • 34  
MCCAT Default Settings • 46  
Measurement • 45  
STEP 3  
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Index  
Connect the Keyboard, Mouse and Monitor  
to the First-Tier Device • 36  
Launch the Upgrade Utility • 42  
Specify the Type of the Connected  
Second-Tier Device in the OSD • 50  
STEP 4  
Power Cycle the Upgraded MCCAT Unit •  
44  
Specify the Type of the Connected  
Second-Tier Device in the OSD • 36, 50  
STEP 5  
Connect Computers to the MCCAT  
System • 38  
Supported Resolutions • 45  
Switching between Pages • 16  
System Configuration • 13, 15, 19, 21, 26  
T
The Security Feature • 23  
Toggling the Channel Sorting • 17  
Troubleshooting • 51  
Two‐Tier System • 4, 9, 32  
U
Using the AutoScan Function • 22  
Using the F8 Function Key • 22  
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Monday ‐ Friday  
8 a.m. ‐ 8 p.m. ET  
Phone: 800‐724‐8090 or 732‐764‐8886  
For CommandCenter NOC: Press 6, then Press 1  
For CommandCenter Secure Gateway: Press 6, then Press 2  
Fax: 732‐764‐8887  
Email for CommandCenter NOC: tech‐[email protected]  
Email for all other products: [email protected]  
¾ China  
¾ Europe  
Beijing, China  
Europe  
Monday ‐ Friday  
Monday ‐ Friday  
9 a.m. ‐ 6 p.m. local time  
Phone: +86‐10‐88091890  
8:30 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. GMT+1 CET  
Phone: +31‐10‐2844040  
Email: [email protected]  
Shanghai, China  
United Kingdom  
Monday ‐ Friday  
9 a.m. ‐ 6 p.m. local time  
Phone: +86‐21‐5425‐2499  
Monday ‐ Friday  
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. GMT+1 CET  
Phone +44‐20‐7614‐77‐00  
GuangZhou, China  
France  
Monday ‐ Friday  
9 a.m. ‐ 6 p.m. local time  
Phone: +86‐20‐8755‐5561  
Monday ‐ Friday  
8:30 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. GMT+1 CET  
Phone: +33‐1‐47‐56‐20‐39  
Germany  
Monday ‐ Friday  
8:30 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. GMT+1 CET  
Phone: +49‐20‐17‐47‐98‐0  
¾ India  
¾ Japan  
Monday ‐ Friday  
Monday ‐ Friday  
9 a.m. ‐ 6 p.m. local time  
Phone: +91‐124‐410‐7881  
9:30 a.m. ‐ 5:30 p.m. local time  
Phone: +81‐3‐3523‐5994  
Email: [email protected]  
¾ Korea  
¾ Melbourne, Australia  
Monday ‐ Friday  
Monday ‐ Friday  
9 a.m. ‐ 6 p.m. local time  
Phone: +82‐2‐5578730  
9:00 a.m. ‐ 6 p.m. local time  
Phone: +61‐3‐9866‐6887  
¾ Taiwan  
Monday ‐ Friday  
9 a.m. ‐ 6 p.m. GMT ‐5 Standard ‐4 Daylight  
Phone: +886‐2‐8919‐1333  
Email: [email protected]  
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