Raritan MasterConsole 8 Port KVM Switch

Multi-user access and control simplified

Raritan MasterConsole MX⁴ is a full-featured, multi-platform, multi-user KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) switch with models to enable each of four simultaneous users to access and operate 8 computers. You can expand to control up to 1,024 computers by cascading Raritan MasterConsole MX⁴ units.

Secure, Flawless Operation of Business Critical Systems

The advanced on-screen user interface with multi-level security makes operation with the Raritan MasterConsole MX⁴ simple and secure. Raritan's unique emulation technology, which dedicates an individual, intelligent processor to each channel, means smooth, flawless boot-up and operation to any mix of computers running the most demanding operating systems. Just connect computers, plug in one to four user consoles (keyboard, monitor, and mouse), and operate.

Features:

• Raritan MasterConsole MX⁴ connects 8 computers and 4 user consoles
• Optional 19" rack mounting brackets
• Cascade Raritan MasterConsole MX⁴s for access and control of up to 1,024 computers
• Multi-platform - mix any brand PCs, Macs, Suns, Alphas, RS/6000s, HP9000s, SGIs, ASCII devices; also USB support
• Any mix of computers running - Windows NT, Windows 2000, Novell 4.x, UNIX, Linux, or OpenVMS
• The Raritan MasterConsole MX⁴ has dedicated emulators to prevent keyboard/mouse lockup
• "Keep-alive" design ensures non-stop computer operation in case of power loss to the switch
• Supports high-resolution video - to 1600 x 1200
• Connect computers, user consoles, and cascaded units with tangle-proof, coaxial cable in lengths of 2 to 30 feet
• Use Cat5 Reach/Fiber Reach to connect computers, user consoles, and cascaded units up to 3,300 feet apart
• On-screen user interface for simple operation
• Assign meaningful names to connected computers and select by name from pop-up, on-screen menus
• Store up to 60 user names, each with personalized operating profile
• Multi-level security to ensure authorized access to each computer by each user; PublicView feature for video sharing
• On-site firmware upgrades from a PC
• PC Windows program to maintain configuration data and track real-time user activity