APC AP5616 Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 26
Managing Target Device Tasks Using The OSD
From the Commands window, you can manage the switching system and user connections, enable
the Scan and Broadcast modes, and update the firmware.
To access the Commands window:
1. Press Print Screen. The Main window opens.
2. Click Commands. The Commands window opens.
Displaying version information
You can use the OSD to view the versions of the KVM switch and the KVM server module
firmware.
To view version information:
1. Press Print Screen. The Main window opens.
2. Click Commands — Display Versions. The Version window opens. The top pane of the window
lists the subsystem versions in the KVM switch.
3. Click the KVM server module button to view individual KVM server module version
information. The KVM server module Select window opens.
4. Select a KVM server module to view and click the Version button. The KVM server module
Version window opens.
5. Click X to close the KVM server module Version window.
Table 3.5: Commands to manage routine tasks for the target device
Feature Purpose
KVM server
module Status
View the version and upgrade status of the KVM server module.
Display Config View current display settings.
Run Diagnostics Configure and begin diagnostics on target devices.
Broadcast Enable Begin broadcasting to the target devices. Configure a target device list for broadcasting
under the Setup window.
Scan Enable Begin scanning the target devices. In the Setup window, set up a target device list for
scanning.
User Status View and disconnect users.
Display Versions View version information for the KVM switch as well as view and upgrade firmware for
individual KVM server modules.
Device Reset Re-establish operation of the keyboard and mouse.