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MC5-IP KVM Switch
User Guide
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Contents - page 2
Contents
Introduction
MC5 features - front and rear ....................................................5
What’s in the box ........................................................................6
What you may additionally need ...............................................6
Installation
Mounting .....................................................................................7
Connections .................................................................................8
Local user.................................................................................9
Remote user (via User Station).............................................10
Global user (IP network port) ..............................................11
Computer system (via CAM).................................................12
Modem/ISDN port .................................................................13
Power in connection.............................................................14
Power control port ...............................................................15
Cascading multiple units ......................................................16
How cascade connections operate..................................17
Addressing computers in a cascade ................................18
Connecting MC5 units in cascade....................................19
Using cascaded computers...............................................20
Testing specic links to cascaded computers..................20
Multiple video head connections ........................................21
Conguration
Overall initial conguration ....................................................22
Conguration menus ................................................................23
Conguration menus layout ................................................24
General security and conguration steps ................................24
Registering users (edit user list)................................................25
Registering computers (edit computer list) .............................26
Video compensation..................................................................27
Computer video compensation............................................28
Remote user video compensation .......................................29
Remote user skew adjustment.............................................30
Autoscanning.............................................................................32
Saving and restoring conguration settings ...........................33
What to do if the ADMIN password has been forgotten...34
Hot plugging and mouse restoration..................................35
Initial IP conguration ..............................................................36
IP conguration by global user ................................................37
Encryption settings....................................................................38
Networking issues .....................................................................39
Positioning the MC5-IP in the network ...............................39
Placing the MC5-IP behind a router or rewall .............40
Placing the MC5-IP alongside the rewall......................42
Power switching conguration ................................................43
The KVMADMIN utility .............................................................44
Performing upgrades ................................................................45
Upgrading MC5 models and CAMs......................................45
Upgrading MC5-IP models ...................................................47
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Operation
The front panel controls ...........................................................48
MC5 models ......................................................................48
MC5-IP models..................................................................48
Accessing the MC5.....................................................................48
Local and remote user access....................................................49
Selecting a computer............................................................49
Logging in and out ...............................................................52
Selecting cascaded computers .............................................52
The conrmation box ...........................................................52
The reminder banner............................................................53
Routing status .......................................................................53
Power switching (via conguration menu).........................54
User preferences and functions ...........................................54
Global user access......................................................................55
Global user access via VNC viewer .......................................56
Global user access via web browser.....................................57
Using the viewer window ....................................................58
The menu bar ...................................................................58
When using the viewer window .....................................58
Mouse pointers.................................................................59
Congure..........................................................................59
Auto calibrate ............................................................60
Re-synchronise mouse ................................................60
Access mode - shared/private .........................................60
Power switching (via viewer)...........................................60
Controls.............................................................................61
Access via dial up (modem or ISDN) link.........................64
If you need to enter a port number................................64
Viewer encryption settings..............................................65
Supported web browsers.................................................65
Further information
Troubleshooting ........................................................................66
Getting assistance......................................................................66
Appendix 1 – Conguration menus .........................................67
Functions ...............................................................................68
User Preferences ...................................................................69
Global Preferences................................................................70
Setup Options .......................................................................72
Advanced Options ................................................................74
Congure IP port ..................................................................75
Unit Conguration...........................................................75
Network Conguration ...................................................76
Modem Conguration .....................................................77
Reset Conguration .........................................................77
Clearing IP access control .....................................................78
Appendix 2 - Conguration pages via viewer .........................79
User accounts ........................................................................80
Unit conguration ................................................................81
Advanced unit conguration ..........................................82
Time & date conguration ...................................................83
Network conguration.........................................................84
Setting IP access control...................................................85
Serial port conguration......................................................86
Host conguration................................................................87
Port Direct .............................................................................88
Logging and status ...............................................................89
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Appendix 3 - VNC viewer connection options.........................90
Colour/Encoding ...................................................................90
Inputs.....................................................................................91
Scaling ...................................................................................92
Misc........................................................................................92
Identities................................................................................93
Load / Save ............................................................................93
Appendix 4 - VNC viewer window options..............................94
Appendix 5 - Browser viewer options ......................................95
Encoding and colour level....................................................95
Inputs.....................................................................................95
Security ..................................................................................95
Misc........................................................................................95
Appendix 6 – Addresses, masks and ports ...............................96
IP addresses ...........................................................................96
Net masks ..............................................................................96
Net masks - the binary explanation ................................97
Calculating the mask for IP access control......................98
Ports.......................................................................................99
Security issues with ports.................................................99
Appendix 7 – Cable and connector specications.................100
RS232 serial mouse to PS/2 converter cable .....................100
RS232 serial ash upgrade cable...................................100
MC5 to power switch cable ...............................................100
Power switch to power switch daisy chain cable..............100
Multi-head synchronisation cable .................................101
Appendix 8 – Hotkey sequence codes....................................102
Permissible key presses .......................................................102
Creating macro sequences .................................................102
Appendix 9 – Supported video modes ...................................103
Warranty ..................................................................................104
Safety information ..................................................................104
End user licence agreement....................................................105
Radio Frequency Energy .........................................................106
Index
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Introduction
Thank you for choosing the MC5 series from LINDY.
Each of the four models have been designed to take full
advantage of CATx structured cabling (where x means
category 5, 5e or 6) to provide high quality linking plus
ultimate exibility for installers and operators alike.
At its heart the MC5 is a tried and trusted digital KVM
+ audio switch with 24 ports. In its simplest form, the
MC5 allows up to four users to maintain full control
over multiple host systems.
This description, however, is far from sufcient to tell
you that those four users can easily be situated up to
300m (980 feet) from the unit, using User Station (U S)
extenders. It also does not tell you that, thanks to our
unique CAM (Computer Access Module) technology,
the host systems can themselves be up to 50m (160
feet) from the unit. In both cases CATx structured
cabling provides neat, easy-to-manage and cost
effective linking. The 24 ports of the standard units are
by no means the limit. By cascading one or more MC5
units you can easily control up to 512 host computers.
The MC5-IP variants introduce true global control for
the multiple host systems. Up to four global users can
share access to a computer from anywhere via an IP
network/internet connection using a Real VNC client
application. A modem/ISDN port provides an alternative
backup connection should the network link suffer a
failure. Optional power switch control allows you to
remotely perform a hard reset on any host system, no
matter how badly it has locked up. Finally, to ensure
that only authorised operators are given such power,
the MC5-IP units feature enterprise grade security.
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IP network/
Internet
Power switch
Modem
or ISDN
Modem
or ISDN
U S
CAM CAM CAM CAM CAM CAM
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Many computers
MC5 units can directly support 24 computer
systems. Multiple MC5 units can also be
cascaded to support a maximum of 512
computers.
Each system is linked using a Computer
Access Module (CAM) and category 5, 5e
or 6 cabling to a maximum distance of 50m
(160 ft) from the MC5 unit.
Optional power control
The IP models provide the
opportunity to attach one or
more power switches. These
control the supply to the
system(s) and allow the global
user to hard reset any system
that has suffered a failure.
Local user
One user can
be connected
directly to the
MC5.
Modem/ISDN port
This port offers a
connection option
that can be used
alongside, or instead
of, the IP network
link. It also offers a
backup route should
the network fail.
Global users
The IP models can support
up to four global users
at any one time. All of
these may be connected
via the IP network port or
one may be linked via the
modem/ISDN channel.
Remote users
Up to four* users can be
linked, via User Station
extenders and category 5, 5e
or 6 cabling, to a maximum
distance of 300m (980 ft).
* The IP models allow two
remote (extended) users.
CAM formats
The CAMs are available in
different formats to support all
common types of systems, which
can easily be mixed within a
multi-format conguration.
Represents KVM &
audio connections
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MC5 features - front and rear
The MC5 units pack a great deal of functionality into a compact space. All
models occupy a single 1U rack space and provide most of their connectors
at the rear face. The smart front face features the IP network port and the
operation indicators.
Power control port
Optionally use this port to control one or more
power switches. These allow the remote user
to take full control of the computer system(s).
Local user port
Connect a keyboard and mouse (either PS/2-style
or USB), plus a video monitor and optional speakers
to these connectors. These allow you to perform
the initial conguration of the MC5. Additionally,
you can use these to locally control the connected
computer(s).
Computer ports
Each computer connects to one of these ports
via standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling. At the
other end of the cabling a CAM (Computer Access
Module) is used to provide the necessary keyboard,
video, mouse and optional speaker connections.
Modem port (IP models only)
Optionally use this port to attach either a
standard modem or an ISDN adapter. This
feature provides an alternative, direct-dial,
remote link into the MC5-IP models.
Dual power inputs
The primary and
optional auxilliary
power supplies
connect here.
Remote user ports
Up to four remote users can be connected,
using optional User Station extenders and
standard category 5, 5e or 6 cabling, a
maximum distance of 300m (1000ft) from
the MC5 unit. MC5-IP models provide two
remote user ports.
IP network port (MC5-IP only)
The port by which global users
are linked to the MC5 unit.This
intelligent Ethernet port can
automatically sense whether it is
attached to a 10Mb or 100Mb
network.
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4
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WARNING
!
RJ45 CONNECTORS ON THIS
PANEL ARE FOR CONNECTION
TO KVM EQUIPMENT ONLY.
DO NOT CONNECT TO NETWORK OR
TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
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POWER CONTROL COM1 / UPGRADE COM2 / MODEM
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USER PORT 1
CATx USER PORTS COMPUTER CONNECTIONS COMPUTER CONNECTIONS COMPUTER CONNECTIONS
Made in
the U.K.
Indoor use only
Upgrade port
This port is used to update (when
necessary) the internal rmware of
the MC5 unit.
Indicators
The front panel indicators clearly show key aspects of operation (MC5 and MC5-IP models differ):
• VNC Indicates that a global user is connected and active.
• 100 Indicates the Ethernet network speed (10/100Mbs).
• DAT Network activity indication.
• LNK Network link present.
• PWR Power input indicator.
• AUX Auxilliary power input indicator.
• 1-4 Indicates activity on the four user ports.
Note: The VNC, 100, DAT & LNK indicators are
present on MC5-IP models only.
On non-IP models each user port has an upper
(mouse activity) and lower (keyboard activity)
indicator.
Front panel buttons
The COMPUTER and USER buttons allow
the local user to select the required
combination. Adjacent numeric displays
show the current selection. Keyboard,
mouse and menu-based switching
techniques are also available.
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What’s in the box
MC5
or
MC5-IP
30W power
adapter and
country- specic
power lead
What you may additionally need
CD-ROM
Slave power switches for connection to MC5-IP or
master power switch
Call LINDY for details
Master power switch for connection to MC5-IP or
standalone Ethernet operation
Call LINDY for details
Remote User Stations
One required per remote user. Three different versions
are available - the User Station C5 Pro has audio
and video skew circuitry to overcome extreme video
degradation problems. The User Station C5 Audio lacks
the skew circuitry and the User Station C5 Junior does
not have skew circuitry or audio. Each User Station
module is supplied with its own power adapter and
country-specic power lead.
User Station C5 Junior
Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and
PS/2-style mouse.
Part number: 32357
User Station C5 Audio
Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and PS/2-
style mouse and 3.5mm audio jack.
Part number: 32359
User Station C5 Pro
Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and PS/2-
style mouse and 3.5mm audio jack.
Includes additional skew compensation features.
Part number: 32358
Two 19” rack-
mount brackets
and four screws
Four self-adhesive
rubber feet
User Station
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Computer Access Modules
One required per connected computer. There are ve
different formats, depending on the required computer
connections:
PS/2-style
Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard and
PS/2-style mouse.
Part number: 39351
PS/2-style with audio
Connectors:Analog video, PS/2-style keyboard, PS/2-
style mouse and 3.5mm audio jack.
Part number: 39353
USB
Connectors:Analog video and USB keyboard/mouse.
Part number: 39352
USB with audio
Connectors:Analog video, USB keyboard/mouse and
3.5mm audio jack.
Part number: 39354
Sun with audio
Connectors:Analog video, Sun keyboard/mouse and
3.5mm audio jack.
Part number: 39355
Optional auxiliary power adapter
(supplied with country-specic power lead)
Call LINDY for details
MC5
32367 – 24 computer connections, 1 local console connection, 4 remote user connections
MC5-IP
32368 – 24 computer connections, 1 local console connection, 1 IP connection, 2 remote user connections
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Installation
Mounting
The MC5 units offer two main mounting methods:
• Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet
• Supplied rack brackets
Connections
Rack brackets
The two supplied brackets (plus four screws), allow
the MC5 unit to be secured within a standard 1U
rack slot.
Note: Both the MC5 and its power supply
generate heat when in operation and
will become warm to the touch. Do not
enclose them or place them in locations
where air cannot circulate to cool the
equipment. Do not operate the equipment
in ambient temperatures exceeding 40
degrees Centigrade. Do not place the
products in contact with equipment
whose surface temperature exceeds 40
degrees Centigrade.
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Connections
The MC5 and MC5-IP units provide a great deal of exibility in their congurations. This chapter
details the various connections that can be made to achieve the required installation.
LOCAL
USER
REMOTE
USER
U S
MODEM
/ISDN
POWER
IN
GLOBAL
USER
POWER
SWITCH
COMPUTER
SYSTEM
IP
CAM
Global user
(IP network port)
page 11
Remote user
(via User Station)
page 10
Local
user
page 9
Modem/
ISDN port
page 13
Power
in
page 14
Computer power
control switching
page 15
Computer system
(via CAM)
page 12
Connections do not need to be carried out in the order given within this guide,
however, where possible connect the power in as a nal step.
U S
MODEM
/ISDN
POWER
IN
IP
CAM
Cascading
multiple units
page 16
REMOTE
USER
U S
HOST
COMPUTER
CAM CAM
REMOTE
USER
U S
Multiple video
head connections
page 21
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Local user
A locally connected video monitor,
keyboard (and mouse) are required
during the initial conguration.
These are also useful during normal
use to allow quick local control of
any connected computer systems.
The MC5 unit can directly support
either PS/2 or USB style keyboards
and mice. An audio port is also
provided for locally connected
speakers, if required.
From PS/2-style mouse
From PS/2-style keyboard
From video monitor
From speakers
From USB keyboard and mouse
To connect the local user port
1 Position a suitable video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and speakers, if
required) in the vicinity of the MC5 unit such that their cables will easily
reach.
2 Attach the video monitor, keyboard, mouse (and speaker) connectors to the
sockets, collectively labelled as USER PORT 1, at the rear of the MC5 unit.
MC5 rear panel
Note: The keyboard and mouse can be either PS/2-style or USB respectively, as
required. The two different connection types can even be mixed. Recognition
of the type used is automatic and requires no extra settings to be made.
POWER
SWITCH
COMPUTER
SYSTEM
CAM
LOCAL
USER
REMOTE
USER
U S
MODEM
/ISDN
POWER
IN
GLOBAL
USER
IP
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