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Expert Solutions for the LAN Environment
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MRS-815
Rack-Mount 15" Flat Panel Console w/KVM Switch
Installer/User Guide
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Rackit
Technology Corporation
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274 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016
Technology Corporation
Tel: (212) 679-0050 • Fax: (212) 679-0040
www.RackitTechnology.com
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- Page 1 ® Technology Corporation Expert Solutions for the LAN Environment ™ MRS-815 Rack-Mount 15" Flat Panel Console w/KVM Switch Installer/User Guide ® Rackit Technology Corporation ® 274 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Technology Corporation Tel: (212) 679-0050 • Fax: (212) 679-0040 www.RackitTechnology.com...
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Page 2: Legal Information
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Rackit Technology Corporation is not liable for any injury or loss that results from the use of this equipment. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the Control Panel ............ 12 Installation ................13 About the Power Supply............ 14 Making the Connection............15 Working with the MRS-815 ..........16 Touchpad Driver Installation ..........17 Using the Monitor ..............17 OSD Menu Items............... 18 Troubleshooting..............21... -
Page 4: Packing List
Packing List This product ships with the following items: • One 1U rack mount console • Two keys • Two rear L-brackets (Pre-installed) • KVM cables (if purchased). [8 cables included as of October 1, 2003] (3-in-1 cable for PS/2 mouse, PS/2 keyboard, and VGA DB15) •... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Unplug equipment before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or spray detergent; use a moist cloth. Keep equipment away from excessive humidity and heat. Preferably, keep it in an air-conditioned environment with temperatures not exceeding 40º Celsius (104º Fahrenheit). When installing, place the equipment on a sturdy, level surface to prevent it from accidentally falling and damag- ing other equipment or injuring persons nearby. -
Page 6: Product Overview
Product Overview The MRS-815 Rack-Mount Flat Panel Console w/KVM Switch is the network administrator’s tool of choice when working in space-restricted server farms, crowded industrial and factory environments, and facili- ties where it isn’t convenient or cost-effective to install a full-sized computer in order to interface with and manipulate a multi-server net- work. -
Page 7: Specifications
Specifications The MRS-815’s technical specifications are as follows: ISPLAY OWER UTTON • 12.125 (W) x 9.125 (H) On/Off button & indicator • 15.0 inch diagonal UTTON Speaker on/off button & indicator ESOLUTION 1024 x 768 pixels PS/2 C ONNECTORS Eight keyboard/mouse 6-pin Mini... -
Page 8: Hardware Requirements
If you don't use the KVM cables that shipped with the MRS-815, we strongly recommend ones that possess optimum signal integrity and which are of sufficient length to connect the unit with the interfacing computer. - Page 9 The external lock consists of two parts: a sliding lock and a key lock. Both locks must be disengaged before you can release the unit and open it. To unlock the unit: Insert the key into the lock. Turn the key to the left (counterclockwise – A). Press the sliding lock outward in the direction of the arrow (B).
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Page 10: About The Rear Ports
About the Rear Ports The rear of the MRS-815 Rack-Mount Flat Panel Console w/KVM Switch has eight port arrays (System 1 ~ System 8): A. Power — Receives a power cord validated for 100 ~ 240V AC, 50 ~ 60Hz. Don’t use any other cords with the unit; inconsistent current may damage the unit. -
Page 11: About The Keyboard
About the Keyboard This is a standard sized keyboard. Once the console has been con- nected to the interfacing computer, it functions according to all the rules of the operating system driving it. About the Touchpad This is a standard touchpad pointing device. -
Page 12: Using The Control Panel
E. Ports — Press the button corresponding to the port array at the rear of the MRS-815 to access and control the attached computer. F. Auto Scan — Press this button to scan the port array and auto- matically detect which computers are attached. -
Page 13: Installation
MRS-815 uses only 1 rack-unit space (1U) when folded. MRS-815 supports mounting depth of 23½ to 36 inches. To mount the MRS-815, use the screws that came with your server rack to mount the brackets onto the rack -- on all four corners -- adjusting the rear brackets to fit the rack's depth. -
Page 14: About The Power Supply
Flat Panel Console w/KVM Switch utilizes a built-in 40-watt AC power adapter. Plug the female end of the MRS-815 cable into the AC jack at the rear of the case (A). Plug the male end of the cable into an available power socket (B). -
Page 15: Making The Connection
Making the Connection Once you’ve installed the unit, connect the MRS-815 to the com- puters you want to control. Turn off the computers to which you want to connect the MRS-815. Connect the green pointing device PS/2 connector to the green PS/2 port on the back of the console. -
Page 16: Working With The Mrs-815
Working with the MRS-815 The MRS-815 is quite simple to use. After unlocking the unit (for information on doing this, See “Securing the Unit” on page 8), open it by pulling up on the handle. The monitor, keyboard and touch- pad are immediately accessible. -
Page 17: Touchpad Driver Installation
Microsoft® Windows® ME, 2000, NT and XP will detect the device and install generic drivers for it the first time MRS-815 is connected to a computer with one of these operating systems. However, if you encounter problems with the touchpad drivers, you can go to the Windows®... -
Page 18: Osd Menu Items
OSD Menu Items Press the menu button on the keyboard to open the OSD menu. The following are the OSD menu options: Brightness Adjusts monitor brightness. Press plus (+) to increase the bright- ness. Press minus (–) to decrease it. Press menu to exit. Contrast Adjusts monitor contrast. -
Page 19: Osd Adjust
Color Temperature Adjusts the monitor’s color temperature level. Adjust the color temperature to compensate for ambient light. The three default temperatures are: 9300 K, 7500 K, and 6500 K. Select User Preset to set a defined color temperature. Select Recall to load the factory default settings. -
Page 20: Audio Control
Audio Control Adjust the volume of the onboard speakers. • Mute: turns the sound off. Selecting this option a second time restores the volume. • Volume: raises and lowers the audio volume. Press plus (+) to increase the volume. Press minus (–) to decrease the volume. •... -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Q: The equipment won’t turn on. A: Check to make sure the power cord is plugged in completely and that your power supply matches the MRS-815 device requirements. Q: The equipment powers up normally but the monitor displays nothing and neither the keyboard nor the touchpad respond. -
Page 22: Regulatory Notices
Regulatory Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to pro- vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is oper- ated in a commercial environment. - Page 23 CE Notice (European Union) The symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. These markings indicate that this sys- tem meets the following technical standards: • EN 55022 — “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.”...