Raritan MCD-232 KVM Switchbox

Part No. MCD-232

by Legrand Group

Raritan MCD-232 KVM Switchbox

32 Computer(s) - 2 Local User(s) - 1920 x 1080 - 32 x Network (RJ-45) - 5 x USB - 2 x DVI - 1U - Rack-mountable

Part No. MCD-232

by Legrand Group

$2915.99
General Information
ManufacturerLegrand Group
Manufacturer Part NumberMCD-232
Brand NameRaritan
Product ModelMCD-232
Product NameMCD-232 KVM Switchbox
Marketing Information

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.
Product TypeKVM Switchbox
Technical Information
Number of Computers Supported32
Number of Local Users Supported2
Video
Maximum Video Resolution1920 x 1080
Interfaces/Ports
Network (RJ-45)Yes
USBYes
DVIYes
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports32
Number of USB Ports5
Number of DVI Ports2
Power Description
Input Voltage
  • 120 V AC
  • 230 V AC
Input Voltage Range100V AC to 240V AC
Physical Characteristics
Form FactorRack-mountable
Rack Height1U
Height1.73" (43.94 mm)
Width17.33" (440.18 mm)
Depth5.91" (150.11 mm)
Weight (Approximate)5.02 lb (2277.03 g)
connector cables (6)

Part No. MDCIM-DVI

Raritan KVM cable - KVM Cable for KVM Switch, Server, PC, Keyboard, Mouse - First End: 1 x RJ-45 Network - Female - Second End: 1 x DVI Digital Video - Male, 1 x 4-pin USB Type A - Male

RARITAN MDCIM-DVI - System Cable - DVI,USB Left Connector - Male Left Gender - RJ-45 Right Connector - Female Right Gender - For MasterConsole Digital Dual KVMswitch

Part No. MDUTP20-VGA

Raritan KVM Cable - 6.6 ft (2 m) KVM Cable for KVM Switch - First End: 15-pin HD-15 - Male, 4-pin USB Type A, Mini-phone Audio - Male - Second End: RJ-45 Network - Male - Supports up to 1920 x 1200

Legrand-Raritan Integrated KVM Cable for VGA, USB and Audio, 2 meters (6 ft), ACIM is a server dongle that connects a PC, server or workstation to the MasterConsole Digital via a Cat5/6 cable

Part No. MDUTP40-VGA

Raritan RJ-45/USB/VGA Server Interface Module - 12 ft (3.66 m) RJ-45/USB/VGA Server Interface Module for Keyboard/Mouse, Audio/Video Device - First End: 1 x RJ-45 Network - Male - Second End: 1 x 4-pin USB Type A - Male, 1 x 15-pin HD-15 - Male, 1 x Mini-phone Stereo Audio - Male - Supports up to 1920 x 1200

Legrand-Raritan Integrated KVM Cable for VGA, USB and Audio, 4 meters (12 ft), ACIM is a server dongle that connects a PC, server or workstation to the MasterConsole Digital via a Cat5/6 cable

Part No. MDCIM-HDMI

Raritan Service Interface Module - Server Interface Module - First End: RJ-45 Network - Female - Second End: USB, HDMI Digital Audio/Video - Male

Raritan MDCIM-HDMI - MCD CIM for HDMI (with audio) and USB keyboard/mouse - RJ-45 Left Connector - USB,HDMI Right Connector - 150feet Length