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Rackit MRS-815 Installer/user Manual

Manual is about: Rack-Mount 15" Flat Panel Console w/KVM Switch

Summary of MRS-815

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    Mr s-815 rack-mount 15" flat panel console w/kvm switch technology corporation ® expert solutions for the lan environment ™ rackit ® technology corporation 274 madison avenue, new york, ny 10016 tel: (212) 679-0050 • fax: (212) 679-0040 1 . 8 0 0 . 6 3 6 . 3 4 3 4 www.Rackittechnology.Com technology...

  • Page 2: Legal Information

    2 legal information information in this document has been carefully checked for accu- racy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the con- tents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Rackit technology corporation is not liable for any injury or loss th...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    3 table of contents legal information................................................................... 2 packing list............................................................................ 4 safety instructions................................................................. 5 product overvie...

  • Page 4: Packing List

    4 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) • eight audio cables • one power ...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    5 safety instructions 1. Unplug equipment before cleaning. Don’t use liquid or spray detergent; use a moist cloth. 2. Keep equipment away from excessive humidity and heat. Preferably, keep it in an air-conditioned environment with temperatures not exceeding 40º celsius (104º fahrenheit). 3. When ins...

  • Page 6: Product Overview

    6 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 com...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    7 specifications the mrs-815’s technical specifications are as follows: d isplay a rea • 12.125 (w) x 9.125 (h) • 15.0 inch diagonal r esolution 1024 x 768 pixels n umber of c olors true color 16.7m (24-bit color) b rightness 250 (cd/m 2 ) b acklight u nit 2 replaceable ccfls o peration t emperature...

  • Page 8: Hardware Requirements

    8 hardware requirements the computers to which you connect the console must have either a vga, svga or multisync video card in order for the mrs-815 lcd monitor to function properly. The video card drivers should already be installed (if you must install new drivers, refer to the oper- ating system’...

  • Page 9: To Unlock The Unit:

    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: 1. Insert the key into the lock. 2. Turn the key to the left (counterclockwise – a). 3. Press the sliding lock outward in the direc...

  • Page 10: About The Rear Ports

    10 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. B. Poi...

  • Page 11: About The Keyboard

    11 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. Once the unit has been con- nected t...

  • Page 12: Using The Control Panel

    12 using the control panel the control panel enables you to adjust monitor parameters; raise, lower, and mute the volume; and select a connected computer in order to access and control it through the built-in kvm switch. A. Up — increases the volume. However, after pressing the menu key, it may be u...

  • Page 13: Installation

    13 installation the mrs-815 unit is designed designed to fit in a standard 19 inch server rack or cabinet. 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 brac...

  • Page 14: About The Power Supply

    14 about the power supply the mrs-815 rack-mount 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). Warning! To reduce ...

  • Page 15: Making The Connection

    15 making the connection once you’ve installed the unit, connect the mrs-815 to the com- puters you want to control. 1. Turn off the computers to which you want to connect the mrs-815. 2. Connect the green pointing device ps/2 connector to the green ps/2 port on the back of the console. Connect the ...

  • Page 16: Working With The Mrs-815

    16 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. If the mrs-815 is blocked from above by o...

  • Page 17: Touchpad Driver Installation

    17 touchpad driver installation on most systems, the mrs-815 touchpad pointing device should work automatically. 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. Ho...

  • Page 18: Osd Menu Items

    18 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. Press plus ...

  • Page 19: Color Temperature

    19 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

    20 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. • recall: resets audio settin...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    21 troubleshooting the following are answers to some commonly asked questions regarding problems operating the mrs-815 device. Q: i can’t open the unit even though i’ve turned the key all the way to the left. A: you must press the sliding lock toward the left with your other hand after you’ve unlock...

  • Page 22: Regulatory Notices

    22 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 equi...

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    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 inter...

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