The Raritan MasterConsole CAT MCCAT18 is an 8 port Cat5 KVM switch which can control up to eight servers, and switches can be cascaded to control up to 256 servers at distances of up to 150 feet.  The MasterConsole CAT5 Switch works with every leading server (Microsoft Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Novell NetWare, UNIX and Linux) and uses Cat5/6 cables.

MasterConsole CAT provides a dedicated, intelligent processor at each port so each connected server "sees" its own keyboard and mouse, a unique "keep-alive" design which ensures nonstop server operation in case of power loss to the switch and the support of high-resolution video - up to 1600 x 1200. In combination with leading-edge technology and scalability such as server

 selection from the front panel channel buttons and by name from pop-up, on-screen menu

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