Other features
| Ports quantity |
8 |
| Maximum supported servers |
256 |
| Number of simultaneous users (local + network) |
2 user(s) |
Ports & interfaces
| Keyboard port type |
USB, PS/2 |
| Video port type |
VGA |
| Mouse port type |
USB, PS/2 |
Additionally
| Wireless technologies |
Wired |
Switch w/ 8 MCUTP06-USB cables, 1600 x 1200, 2 users, 30.48 m distance (198m max), PS/2, USB, 1U
Raritan’s MasterConsole CAT analog Cat5 KVM switch consolidates access and control of multiple servers to a single workstation. Ideal for reducing clutter and expenses in the server room, this compact KVM features ports for 8 or 16 servers and can be cascaded to support up to 256 connections.
With the MCCAT 28 and 216, the second user work station can be located up to 100 ft (30m) away from the main unit, so the second work station can be placed outside of the server room for “lights-out” access. MasterConsole CAT works with Windows, Linux, UNIX and Novell servers. Dual-user switch models also support Macintosh and Sun servers.
MasterConsole CAT provides bulletproof reliability and performance, with:
- A dedicated, intelligent processor at each port, so each connected server "sees" its own keyboard and mouse
- A unique "keep-alive" design, which ensures nonstop server operation in case of power loss to the switch
- Support of high-resolution video – up to 1600 x 1200
- Support of MCUTP Cat5 Simplicity cables – the industry’s first and only fixed length Cat5 UTP cable with CIMs (Computer Interface Modules) for fast, easy connections to servers within 20 feet (6m) of the switch (for MCCAT28/MCCAT216 only)
By combining leading-edge technology and scalability — including server selection from the front panel channel buttons or by name from pop-up, on-screen menus — MasterConsole CAT is also designed for flexibility.
Space-Saving Design. All MasterConsole CAT (MCCAT) units are only 1U in height, taking up little space in the server room.
Video Display. Supports the highest video resolution of up to 1600 x 1200 @ 60Hz at 100 feet and 1280 x 1024 at 150 feet.
MasterConsole Computer Interface Module (MCIM) Technology. MCIMs with “keep-alive” technology allow users to add, remove and hot-swap components without interruption to the live servers.
Multiplatform MCIMs,MCIMs are available in USB and PS/2 for support of various servers and devices in your data center.
The single-user models (MCCAT18/116) support MS-DOS, Windows 2000/2003/NT/XP/Vista/7/2008R2 64-bit, Linux (Red Hat, Novell Suse) and SCO UNIX. The two-user models (MCCAT28/216) support the above platforms as well as Macintosh OS9, OSX and Sun Solaris.
