MasterConsole Z ™ User Manual Copyright © 2007 Raritan Computer, Inc.
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Power Safety Guidelines To avoid potentially fatal shock hazard and possible damage to Raritan equipment: • 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.
CONTENTS i Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................................. 1 MasterConsole Z Overview ......................................................................................... 1 Product Photos............................................................................................................ 1 Product Features......................................................................................................... 2 User Station (MZUST) Features .
ii FIGURES Figures Figure 1 MasterConsole Z User Station (MZUST) ....................................................................................... 1 Figure 2 MasterConsole Z Computer Interface Module (MZCIM-PS2) ........................................................ 1 Figure 3 MZCIM-USB .................................................................................................................................. 2 Figure 4 MZCIM-SUN ..............................................................
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1: Introduction MasterConsole Z Overview The MasterConsole Z switchless access system consists of two components – a User Station (MZUST) and an MZ-Computer Interface Module (MZCIM), connected with Enhanced Category 5e UTP cable. The MZCIMs are linked in a chain via Category 5e UTP cable, and servers are connected to each of the MZCIMs. Please note that these MZCIMs are not compatible with P2ZCIMs or ZU4200 CIMs.
2 MASTERCONSOLE Z USER GUIDE Figure 3 MZCIM-USB Figure 4 MZCIM-SUN Product Features • • • • • • • • • • Innovative zero-U design supports up to 64 computers, any combination of PS/2, USB, and SUN, on a single Cat5 chain Simple Plug and Play installation Keep-alive keyboard/mouse emulation for flawless operation Password authorization PC share/video share capability User Station supports PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice Automatic Video Tuning (AVT) adjusts video quality automatically Supports high-resolut
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 3 User Station (MZUST) Features Front Panel • Status LED: Indicates power and operational status of MZUST User Station Rear Panel • AC Power: − Connector: for AC power cable (100V – 240 VAC, 47 Hz – 63 Hz) − On/Off Switch: for powering ON or OFF the MZUST User Station • PS/2 Keyboard: Connect PS/2 keyboard to operate MZUST. • PS/2 Mouse: Connect PS/2 Mouse to operate MZUST. • VGA Monitor: Connect multisync VGA monitor to view connected computers.
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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 5 Chapter 2: Installation Pre-configuration Notes MasterConsole Z installation requires that a Port Name is assigned to each computer as it is added to the MZCIM chain during installation. Ports are organized alphabetically by assigned name or by the default name (the MZCIM’s serial number), not by order of placement in the MasterConsole Z chain.
6 MASTERCONSOLE Z USER GUIDE C. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the O (Out) Cat5 port on the MZCIMPS2. Connect the other end of the cable to the In Cat 5 Port on the rear panel of the MZUST. D. If you are not adding more computers to the User Station, insert a TER-ZCIM terminator in the MZCIM-PS2 I (In) port. E. The MZCIM-PS2 factory name and serial number appears on the User Console attached to the MZUST; this represents the connected computer. F.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 7 2.3. For MZCIM-SUN: A. Attach the MZCIM-SUN video (HD15) connector to the computer’s video port. B. Connect the MZCIM-SUN keyboard/mouse connector (8-pin mini-DIN) to the SUN computer’s keyboard/mouse port. C. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the O (OUT) Cat5 port on the MZCIMSUN. Connect the other end to the Cat 5 Ports In on the User Station (MZUST). D.
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CHAPTER 3: OPERATION 9 Chapter 3: Operation The Selection Menu appears automatically upon boot-up. Press the F1 key to view the help menu, or refer to the OSD Function table below for other commands. Figure 6 MZUST Selection Menu Screen OSD Functions The OSD allows you to control, configure, and operate all facets of MasterConsole Z functionality. Press the Scroll Lock key on your keyboard twice rapidly to activate the OSD.
10 MASTERCONSOLE Z USER GUIDE Help Menu Press F1 to view the Help Menu, which lists all function keys in a quick and easy reference. Figure 7 F1 Help Menu Selection Menu Press F2 to view the Selection Menu, which lists all port names currently detected by the system, sorted by computer name in alphabetical order. Press the Ç, È, PageUp or PageDown keys on your keyboard to select a channel, and then press ENTER to switch to the selected port.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION 11 Configuration Menu When you select a port and press Ctrl + C, that port’s Configuration Menu appears. Use this menu to make changes to the computer channel name, scan rate, and the time interval (in seconds) that a channel’s computer remains displayed on the monitor during scanning, as well as to designate a channel as a Home computer. 1. Press the Ç, È, Å, or Æ keys to highlight the field to be edited in yellow. 2. Press ENTER to edit the field; the highlight turns green. 3.
12 MASTERCONSOLE Z USER GUIDE Administration Menu Press F5 to view the Administrative Menu, where you can set User Station Information, Security Profile, and Preferences. Figure 10 Administrative Menu User Station Information On the Administration Menu, press the Ç or È key to highlight option 1 User Station Information and press ENTER. The User Station Information menu lists critical firmware and hardware data about the User Station.
CHAPTER 3: OPERATION 13 User Security Profile On the Administration Menu, press the Ç or È key to highlight option 2 User Security Profile and press ENTER. Note: This feature is currently disabled. Figure 12 User Security Profile Menu User Preferences On the Administration Menu, press the Ç or È key to highlight option 3 User Preferences and press ENTER. The User Preferences Menu lets you set your personal preferences for MasterConsole Z operation. Figure 13 User Preferences Screen 1.
14 • • • • • • • MASTERCONSOLE Z USER GUIDE Scan Mode: Press the F6 key to toggle ON scan mode. The user station can scan through all attached computer channels at a specified time interval. Global or Individual scanning is available; default scan setting is Global. When Scan Mode is activated, the word “Scan” at the bottom of the OSUI is highlighted in yellow. − Global: Scans each channel for the same amount of time, as indicated under Global Scan Rate.
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS 15 Appendix A: Specifications MODELS DESCRIPTION MZCIM-PS2 MZCIM-USB MZCIM-SUN TER-ZCIM MODELS MZUST MZCIM for P/S2 MZCIM for USB MZCIM for SUN PRODUCT WEIGHT (LBS; KG) .5 lbs; .22 kg .5 lbs; .22 kg .5 lbs; .22 kg PRODUCT DIMENSIONS (WXDXH) 2"x 4"x 1"; 50 x 101 x 25mm 2"x 4"x 1"; 50 x 101 x 25mm 2"x 4"x 1"; 50 x 101 x 25mm ZCIM Terminator .2 lbs; .12 kg 1"x 1"x .5"; 25 x 25 x 13mm DESCRIPTION MasterConsole Z User Station PRODUCT WEIGHT (LBS; KG) 5 lbs; 2.
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APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING 17 Appendix B: Troubleshooting PROBLEM The MasterConsole Z chain is installed, but there is no indication of active computers on the Selection Menu (no green channels). SOLUTION Be sure the computers are powered ON and that the MZUST is plugged in. Ensure that the MZCIM Terminator is in place in the last MZCIM’s UTP I (IN) port. Ensure that the MasterConsole Z chain has been constructed properly with regard to the MZCIM’s I (IN) and O (OUT) UTP ports.
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APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY 19 Appendix C: Glossary Active Port Port Computer Name (Port Name) Edit Menu Global Scan Rate Green Mode Hot Key ID Display Individual Scan Rate Menu Menu F Keys PowerSave Scan Scan Mode Scan Rate Selection Menu Terminator User Console A port is active when a connected device is powered on. See also Port. There are up to 64 “ports” in a MasterConsole Z configuration. A port represents the path to a certain computer on the Selection Menu. See also Active Port and Inactive Port.
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APPENDIX D: FAQS 21 Appendix D: FAQs QUESTION What is the MasterConsole Z? ANSWER MasterConsole Z, the next generation Z-Series, replaces the traditional KVM switch box with an innovative chainlike server-to-server arrangement, significantly reducing cable clutter. Small Computer Interface Modules (MZCIMs) connected to the keyboard, video, and mouse ports of each server are linked with standard Category 5e UTP cable and transmit keyboard, video, and mouse signals to a User Station.
22 QUESTION: How do MZCIMs work? How are MZCIMs designed to grow with a business? How easy is it to add servers with MZCIMs? What interfaces does the MZCIMs support? How can I find out the firmware version of my MZCIM? I connected a powered-on MZCIM to another chain and now the chain size is wrong. What happened? Keyboard and Mouse is sometimes erratic when powering up a computer.
APPENDIX D: FAQS 23 QUESTION: Can ZU42 CIMs work with MZCIMs? ANSWER: No. MZCIMs use a different protocol, which is not compatible with ZU42. Can MZCIMs be used with ZU42 USTS? No. MZCIMs use a different protocol, which is not compatible with ZU42. I don't want to use the Scroll Lock key as my The hot key can be easily changed to the hot key. What are my options? Num Lock or Caps Lock, or other keys. When in hot-key mode, touch the desired new hot-key activator followed by the enter key.
24 QUESTION: I disconnected a complete MZCIM chain from the UMT and added it to the tail of another MZCIM chain. I was finally able to see all the MZCIMs but it took almost a minute. What happened? I have a MZZCIM that is beeping every 30-40 seconds. Also, I noticed that the LED is blinking very rapidly. Why is this happening? The MZCIM beeps when it first receives power. Why? My mouse seems to be erratic and jumps around opening windows.
APPENDIX D: FAQS 25 UTP Cabling FAQs Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 Cabling FAQ QUESTION: ANSWER: What UTP cable does Raritan certifies the following Category 5e UTP and Category 6 Raritan recommend for use UTP cable products for use with its family of industry-leading data with Paragon, Paragon center solutions Ready, MasterConsole II, Use of non-certified cabling can and will result in video and data and Cat5 Reach products? degradations that users may find unsatisfactory.
26 QUESTION: Cat 5e is standardized. Why can’t I simply use any Cat 5e cable with Raritan products? MASTERCONSOLE Z USER GUIDE ANSWER: Because the intended application of UTP cabling is the transmission of digital data, cable specifications are optimized for that application.
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