Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit MasterConsole Z du fabricant Raritan
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MasterConsole ™ Z User Manual Copyright © 2006 Raritan Computer, Inc. MCZ-0B-E May 2006 255-33-1200.
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C ONTENTS i Content s Chapter 1: In troduction .................................................................. 1 MasterConsole Z Overview ......................................................................................... 1 Product Photos ...
ii F IGURES Figur es Figure 1 MasterConsole Z User Stati on (MZUS T) ....................................................................................... 1 Figure 2 MasterConsole Z Computer Interface Module (MZCIM-PS2) .............................
C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 1 Chapter 1: Introduction MasterConsole Z Overview The MasterConsole Z switchless access system consists of two co mponents – a User Station (MZUST) and an MZ-Computer Interface Module (MZCIM), connected with Enhanced Category 5e UTP cable.
2 M ASTER C ONSOLE Z U SER G UIDE 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 Ca.
C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION 3 User Station (MZUST) Features Front Panel • Status LED: Indicates power and operati onal status of MZUST User Station Rear Panel • AC Power: − Connector: for AC power.
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C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 5 Chapter 2: Installation Pre-configuration Notes MasterConsole Z installation requires that a Port Name is assigned to each co mputer as it is added to the MZCIM chain during installation.
6 M ASTER C ONSOLE Z U SER G UIDE C. Connect one end of a Category 5e UTP cable to the O (Out) Cat5 port on the MZCIM- PS2. Connect the other end of the cable to the In Cat 5 Port on the rear p anel 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.
C HAPTER 2: I NSTALLATION 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 conn ector (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 MZCIM- SUN.
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C HAPTER 3: O PERATIO N 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.
10 M ASTER C ONSOLE Z U SER G UIDE Help Menu Press F1 to view the Help Menu, which lists all f unctions keys in a quick and easy reference. Figure 8 F1 Help Menu Selection Menu Press F2 to view the Selection Menu, which lists all port names c urrently detected by the syste m, sorted by computer name in alphabetical order.
C HAPTER 3: O PERATIO N 11 Configuration Menu When you select a port and press ENTER , that port’s Configuration Menu appears. Use this menu to make changes to the computer channel name, scan rate, .
12 M ASTER C ONSOLE Z U SER G UIDE Administration Menu Press F5 to view the Administrative Menu, where you can set User Station Information, Security Profile, and Preferences. Figure 11 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.
C HAPTER 3: O PERATIO N 13 User Security Profile On the Administration Menu, press the Ç or È key to highlight option 2 User Security Profile and press ENTER.
14 M ASTER C ONSOLE Z U SER G UIDE • Scan Mode : Press the F6 key to toggle ON scan mode. The user station can sca n through all attached computer channels at a specified time interval. Global or Individual scanning is available; default scan setting is Global.
A PPENDIX A: S PECI FICATIONS 15 Appendix A: Specifications M ODELS D ESCRIPTION P RODUCT W EIGHT ( LBS ; KG ) P RODUCT D IMENSIONS (W X D X H) MZCIM-PS2 MZCIM for P/S2 .5 lbs; .22 kg 2"x 4"x 1"; 50 x 101 x 25 mm MZCIM-USB MZCIM for USB .
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A PPENDIX B: T ROUBLESHOOTING 17 Appendix B: Troubleshooting P ROBLEM S OLUTION The MasterConsole Z chain is installed, but there is no indication of active computers on the Selection Menu (no green channels). Be sure the computers are powered ON and that the MZUST is plugged in.
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A PPENDIX C: G LOSSARY 19 Appendix C: Glossary Active Port A port is active when a connected device is powered on. See also Port. 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.
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A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 21 Appendix D: FAQs Q UESTION A NSWER What is the MasterConsole Z? MasterConsole Z, the next generation Z-Series, replaces the traditional KVM switch box with an innovative chain- like server-to-server arrange ment, significantly reducing cable clutter.
22 M ASTER C ONSOLE Z U SER G UIDE Q UESTION : A NSWER : How do MZCIMs work? Using MZCIMs in conjunction with MZUST, you can connect up to 64 MZCIMs in a ‘daisy-chain’ to your server's keyboard, video and mouse ports. These signals are compressed and sent securely over a UTP Cat5 cable.
A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 23 Q UESTION : A NSWER : Can ZU42 CIMs work with MZCIMs? No. MZ CIMs 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.
24 M ASTER C ONSOLE Z U SER G UIDE Q UESTION : A NSWER : 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? Prior to connecting the chains, you had one Master per chain.
A PPENDIX D: FAQ S 25 UTP Cabling FAQs Cat5 / Cat5e / Cat6 Cabling FAQ Q UESTION : A NSWER : What UTP cable does Raritan recommend for use with Paragon, Paragon Ready, MasterConsole II, and Cat5 Reach.
26 M ASTER C ONSOLE Z U SER G UIDE Q UESTION : A NSWER : Cat 5e is standardized. Why can’t I simply use any Cat 5e cable with Raritan products? Because the intended application of UTP cabling is the transmission of digital data, cable specifications are optimized for that application.
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Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Raritan MasterConsole Z c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Raritan MasterConsole Z - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Raritan MasterConsole Z, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Raritan MasterConsole Z va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Raritan MasterConsole Z, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Raritan MasterConsole Z.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Raritan MasterConsole Z. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Raritan MasterConsole Z ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
