Raritan Computer MXU216 Switch User Manual


 
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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.