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Raritan MCD-232 - MasterConsole Digital - Next Generation Cat5 KVM switch

Raritan MCD-232 MasterConsole Digital KVM is a dual-user switch to used to control multiple servers. It features KVM ports for 32 servers and can be cascaded 2 levels to support up to 1024 connections at distances up to 150 feet (45 meters). Connecting to a computer is made easier with the use of standard Category 5/6/6e cables. MCD-232 provides a friendly OSD (On-Screen Display) interface and hotkeys for quick and easy access connected computers.

Raritan's MCD-232 is ideal for small to midsized businesses (SMB) who need to have a centralized point of access to multiple servers without the expense and clutter of a dedicated keyboard, mouse, and monitor for each computer or server. MCD-232 supports the highest HD video resolution of up to 1920x1080 via standard Category 5/6/6e cabling. The multi-format video interface supports both Analog - VGA and Digital - DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort. Stereo audio is also supported by using VGA combo cables or MCD-232's HDMI Computer Interface Modules (CIMs).

Supports HDMI/DVI/DP/VGA video and stereo audio

MCD-232 MasterConsole Digital supports severs with both analog (VGA) and digital video: HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort (DP). Audio is supported by Raritan's MDCIM-HDMI or MDUTP VGA KVM combo cables.

High-definition video support up to 1920x1080

MCD-232 supports 1920 x 1080 video resolutions at 150 feet.

Two Users can manage 32 servers

Dual users user can manage 32 servers connected to MCD-232. Users can also expand up to 1024 servers by cascading the units.

Intuitive On-Screen Display

Plug-and-play installation, auto-configuration, and easy-to-use on-screen displays. Targets can be labeled with device names for easier server selection from the OSD.

AutoScan / AutoSkip

AutoScan allows users to scan servers at variable rates for effortless monitoring. AutoSkip allows users to bypass inactive channels.

Cascading for Expansion

MCD-232 can be cascaded 2 levels, by using Raritan's MDCIM-DVI or MDUTP cables, to control up to 1024 servers

Integrated Switch & Console Drawer

Raritan MasterConsole Digital series is also available as a space-saving 17" Console Drawer with an Integrated KVM Switch (MCD-LED)

Additional Features

• Next generation Cat5 interface supports digital & analog video interfaces and audio: MCD-232 MasterConsole Digital KVM Switch is the next generation of Raritan Cat5 KVM switches. It supports dual user control of up to 32 servers.
• Space-Saving Design: MCD-232 is only 1U of rack space in height
• Cross-Platform and Hardware Independent: MCD-232 works with a mixture of servers that have USB keyboard/mouse interfaces and HDMI/DVI/DP digital video interfaces or analog VGA.,MDCIMs are available for support of various servers and devices in your data center including MS-DOS, Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Linux (Red Hat, Novell Suse), Macintosh OS9, OSX and SCO UNIX.
• "keep-alive" technology: MCD-232 server interface cables (MDCIMs) with "keep-alive" technology allow users to add, remove and hot-swap CIMs without interruption to the live servers. MDCIMs also support DDC, DDC2, and DDC2B.
• Cat5 Simplicity:Utilizes Cat5e/6/6e cabling to carry the KVM signaling from the server (via MDCIMs) to a KVM switch.

CAT5 ANALOG/DIGITAL KVM SWITCH FOR SMALL TO MIDSIZED IT ENVIRONMENTS

Employing state-of-the-art technologies in a compact device, Raritan's MasterConsole Digital KVM switch (MCD) and 17'' LED Console Drawer with integrated KVM switch (MCD-LED) provides reliability, ease of use, and convenience that you need in your data center, lab or server room.

The MCD supports the highest HD video resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 via standard Category 5/6/6e. The digital video interface supports both Analog - VGA and Digital - DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort. Stereo audio is also supported by using VGA combo cables or Raritan's HDMI CIMs.

Building upon Raritan's history of success with KVM switches, the MasterConsole Digital Series is ideal for performing system maintenance, administration, running applications, and troubleshooting.

CONVENIENT KVM ACCESS AT-THE-RACK OR AT YOUR DESK

CONSOLIDATED ACCESS AND CONTROL OF MULTIPLE SERVERS

The MasterConsole Digital Series efficiently consolidates access and control of multiple servers for one or two users. Models are available for KVM connections to 8, 16, or 32 servers.

CASCADE TO ACCESS AND CONTROL UP TO 1024 COMPUTERS

Using standard Category 5/6/6e unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables, MasterConsole Digital Series can be cascaded two levels to access up to 1024 computers.

EASY OPERATION AND POWERFUL FUNCTIONALITY

POWERFUL LCD KVM DRAWER FUNCTIONALITY

With a touchpad mouse, simple on-screen user interface and automatic screen power off, the MCD-LED combination LCD Drawer and KVM switch provides complete system management in an intuitive, simple device. Providing an enhanced visual display with 300 nit brightness, and a typical 650:1 contrast ratio, these switches are an investment in high-performing, user-friendly management of your server environment.

A SINGLE SWITCH FOR DIGITAL AND ANALOG VIDEO

MasterConsole Digital switches and consoles support the latest digital video formats (DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort), as well as servers with analog VGA video. In a single switch! Connect to both new and legacy servers with the MasterConsole Digital CIMs and VGA CIM cables. Stereo audio is available for servers with VGA and HDMI video.

EASIER AND MORE INTUITIVE OPERATION

Operation is easier than ever with intuitive, user-friendly features, including:

• Own-screen user interfaces and the front panel of the switch allow for simple set-up, control, and management
• Front panel LEDs allow for instant monitoring of server statuses
• On-screen display (OSD) interface enables fast and easy switching
• Computers can be labeled with meaningful names for quick identification and selection
• OSD menus can be operated with keyboard hot keys
• Password security ensures only authorized access to computers

• KVM switches can be cascaded to control up to 1024 servers at distances up to 150 feet
• AutoSkip function bypasses inactive channels, while AutoScan function previews servers at variable rates
• "Keep-alive" technology maintains non-stop server operation, even in the event of power loss
• MCD KVM switches are firmware upgradeable and rack mountable

CAT5 ANALOG/DIGITAL KVM SWITCH FOR SMALL TO MIDSIZED IT ENVIRONMENTS

Employing state-of-the-art technologies in a compact device, Raritan's MasterConsole Digital KVM switch (MCD) and 17'' LED Console Drawer with integrated KVM switch (MCD-LED) provides reliability, ease of use, and convenience that you need in your data center, lab or server room.

The MCD supports the highest HD video resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 via standard Category 5/6/6e. The digital video interface supports both Analog - VGA and Digital - DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort. Stereo audio is also supported by using VGA combo cables or Raritan's HDMI CIMs.

Building upon Raritan's history of success with KVM switches, the MasterConsole Digital Series is ideal for performing system maintenance, administration, running applications, and troubleshooting.

CONVENIENT KVM ACCESS AT-THE-RACK OR AT YOUR DESK

CONSOLIDATED ACCESS AND CONTROL OF MULTIPLE SERVERS

The MasterConsole Digital Series efficiently consolidates access and control of multiple servers for one or two users. Models are available for KVM connections to 8, 16, or 32 servers.

CASCADE TO ACCESS AND CONTROL UP TO 1024 COMPUTERS

Using standard Category 5/6/6e unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables, MasterConsole Digital Series can be cascaded two levels to access up to 1024 computers.

EASY OPERATION AND POWERFUL FUNCTIONALITY

POWERFUL LCD KVM DRAWER FUNCTIONALITY

With a touchpad mouse, simple on-screen user interface and automatic screen power off, the MCD-LED combination LCD Drawer and KVM switch provides complete system management in an intuitive, simple device. Providing an enhanced visual display with 300 nit brightness, and a typical 650:1 contrast ratio, these switches are an investment in high-performing, user-friendly management of your server environment.

A SINGLE SWITCH FOR DIGITAL AND ANALOG VIDEO

MasterConsole Digital switches and consoles support the latest digital video formats (DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort), as well as servers with analog VGA video. In a single switch! Connect to both new and legacy servers with the MasterConsole Digital CIMs and VGA CIM cables. Stereo audio is available for servers with VGA and HDMI video.

EASIER AND MORE INTUITIVE OPERATION

Operation is easier than ever with intuitive, user-friendly features, including:

• Own-screen user interfaces and the front panel of the switch allow for simple set-up, control, and management
• Front panel LEDs allow for instant monitoring of server statuses
• On-screen display (OSD) interface enables fast and easy switching
• Computers can be labeled with meaningful names for quick identification and selection
• OSD menus can be operated with keyboard hot keys
• Password security ensures only authorized access to computers

• KVM switches can be cascaded to control up to 1024 servers at distances up to 150 feet
• AutoSkip function bypasses inactive channels, while AutoScan function previews servers at variable rates
• "Keep-alive" technology maintains non-stop server operation, even in the event of power loss
• MCD KVM switches are firmware upgradeable and rack mountable

Cat5 KVM Switch With Analog/Digital Video and Stereo Audio

Raritan's MasterConsole® Digital KVM switch (MCD) is ideal for small to midsized businesses (SMB) who need to have a centralized point of access to multiple servers without the expense and clutter of a dedicated keyboard, mouse, and monitor for each computer or server. The MCD supports the highest HD video resolution of up to 1920x1080 via standard Category 5/6/6e cabling. The multi-format video interface supports both Analog - VGA and Digital - DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort. Stereo audio is also supported by using VGA combo cables or MCD's HDMI adaptors.

MasterConsole® Digital KVM is available as a single-user switch and a dual-user switch to control multiple servers. It features KVM ports for 8, 16, or 32 servers and can be cascaded 2 levels to support up to 1024 connections at distances up to 150 feet (45 meters). Connecting to a computer is made easier with the use of standard Category 5/6/6e cables. MCD provides a friendly OSD (On-Screen Display) interface and hotkeys for quick and easy access connected computers. It is ideal for performing system maintenance, administration, running applications, and troubleshooting.

If you are interested in access and control of multiple dual-head PCs and servers, check out the MasterConsole Digital DUAL KVM Switch.

Features | Video resolutions support up to 1920x1080

Supports 1920 x 1080 video resolutions at 150 feet.

Support HDMI/DVI/DP/VGA video interfaces and stereo audio

MasterConsole Digital series supports severs with both analog (VGA) and digital video: HDMI, DVI, and DisplayPort (DP). Audio is supported by Raritan's MDCIM-HDMI or MDUTP VGA KVM combo cables.

Integrated Switch & Console Drawer

Also available as a space-saving 17" Console Drawer and Integrated KVM Switch (MCD-LED)

Single and Dual User can manage 8, 16, and 32 servers

Single and dual user models can manage 8 to 32 servers. By cascading with Raritan's MDCIM-DVI or MDUTP cables, up to 1024 servers can be managed.

Additional Features | AutoScan / AutoSkip

AutoScan allows users to scan servers at variable rates for effortless monitoring. AutoSkip allows users to bypass inactive channels.

Cascading for Expansion

Users can control up to 32 servers. With the MCD-232 models, users can expand up to 1024 servers by cascading the units.

Intuitive On-Screen Display

Plug-and-play installation, auto-configuration, and easy-to-use on-screen displays. Targets can be labeled with device names for easier server selection from the OSD.

17'' AND 19'' LED-BACKLIT LCD DRAWERS

IT or lab administrators often need fast and reliable at-the-rack access to their servers for deployment, administration, and maintenance activities. Raritan's 1U modular LED drawers, with LED-backlit LCD displays provide both energy savings and consolidated access to multiple servers from a single location.

ONE WORKSTATION FOR SERVER ACCESS AND CONTROL

When connecting to your existing analog or digital KVM switches, Raritan's LED consoles combine video, keyboard, and touchpad functionality to manage a rack, or multiple racks of servers from a single workstation.

They also include built-in USB 2.0 ports for convenient, front-of-the-rack media connections to keyboard, mouse, and smart card readers to manage Raritan KVM switches directly from the racks in which they are installed.