Raritan MCPS16 16-Channel Master Console Auto-Scan Auto-Skip PS/2 VGA KVM

Raritan MCPS16 16-Channel Master Console Auto-Scan Auto-Skip PS/2 VGA KVM

The Raritan MCPS16 is a 16-channel KVM master console designed to provide centralized keyboard, video, and mouse control over up to 16 servers or systems from a single operator station. It connects to compatible Raritan KVM switch banks via DB25 channel ports and supports daisy-chaining through Bank IN and Bank OUT cascade connectors, making it suitable for larger multi-rack server environments. The front panel features illuminated push buttons for Auto-Scan and Auto-Skip functions along with dual red LED numeric displays showing the current bank and channel selection.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Raritan MCPS16
• Type: 16-Channel KVM Master Console
• Number of channels: 16
• Front panel controls: Auto-Scan button, Auto-Skip button, Bank select button, Channel select button, plus additional illuminated buttons
• Front panel displays: Dual red 7-segment LED displays (Bank and Channel indicators)
• Rear channel connectors: 8 paired DB25 ports covering CH1–CH16 (two channels per DB25 connector)
• Cascade ports: Bank OUT (DB25) and Bank IN (DB25) for multi-unit expansion
• Mouse interface: PS/2 Mini-DIN port on rear panel
• AC power: 115V/230V AC, 60Hz/50Hz, 2.5A/1.25A (auto-switching or jumper-selectable)
• Certifications: UL Listed, CE, TÜV (GS mark)
• Form factor: Desktop
• Included: Unit only — no cables included

Applications

The Raritan MCPS16 master console is part of Raritan's legacy MasterConsole KVM product line, designed for data centers and server rooms where administrators need to manage multiple servers from a single console without switching individual cables. Master console units like the MCPS16 sit at the operator's desk and communicate with slave KVM switch units located at the rack, keeping cabling organized and reducing the footprint at the server end. The Auto-Scan function cycles through connected servers automatically for monitoring, while Auto-Skip bypasses inactive or powered-off channels. The Bank IN/OUT cascade ports allow multiple MCPS16 or compatible Raritan KVM units to be linked, extending control to more than 16 systems in larger installations. This type of equipment was common in late 1990s and early 2000s enterprise IT environments and continues to be used for maintaining legacy server infrastructure, lab environments, and facilities that still run older PS/2-interface servers.