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Appendix B: Glossary
• Administration Menu
For installing and configuring access to the MXU2. Use is restricted to those with
administrator privileges.
• AutoScan
When activated, the MXU2 automatically cycles through channels, displaying each
computer's video for a specified time interval.
• AutoSkip
When activated, channel selection is restricted to active channels.
• Base Unit
The MXU2 unit to which computers and/or other MasterConsole units are connected in a two-
tier configuration.
• C Model
MasterConsole II models MCC4, MCC8, and MCC16.
• Channel
The 25-pin connector identifying where a device is connected to the MXU2. There are 8
channels on model MXU28 units, and 16 channels on model MXU216 units.
• Active: A channel is active when a connected device is powered on.
• Inactive: A channel is inactive if no device is connected to it or if the connected device is
powered off.
• Channel Configuration Menu
For editing computer and device names, changing security classes, and assigning channel-
specific scan rates.
• Channel ID Number
The specific channel number to which a device is connected.
• Computer Name
A label of up to 12 characters assigned by an administrator for a device connected to an
MXU2 channel.
• Configuration
One-Tier: Only computers are connected directly to a single MXU2 unit
Two-Tier: A mix of devices—computers and MasterConsole units—are connected to a base
MasterConsole unit.
• Device
A computer or any MasterConsole unit connected to an MXU2 channel.
• Green Mode
A field in the User Profile Menu for toggling the PowerSave feature on and off at a specified
time interval.
• Hot-key
For activating the on-screen user interface. To activate the on-screen user interface, press
the hot-key—default <ScrollLock>—twice rapidly.
• ID Display
A single-line display shown on the monitor to identify the currently selected channel.
• Key Number
Located in the left-hand column of the Selection Menu in red. To quickly select a channel,
press the corresponding key number on the keyboard when the Selection Menu is displayed.
• Logging In
Entering a user name to gain access to the MXU2 system.