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6. KVM Operation
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6.4.6 Local Console OSD F6 Broadcast Mode (BRC)
6.4.7 Local Console OSD F7 Auto Scan Function
6.4.8 Local Console OSD F8 Logout Function
6.4.9 Local Console Pushbuttons
6.4.10 Local Console Hotkey Commands
Broadcast ModeisanAdministrator-ONLYfunction.ClickingtheF6atthetopoftheOSDorpressingthe[F6] key invokes Broadcast Mode.Whenthis
function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation. This function is particularly useful for
operationsthatneedtobeperformedonmultiplecomputers,suchasperformingasystem-wideshutdown,installingorupgradingsoftware,etc.Broadcast
Mode works in conjunction with the F2 LIST function. The F2 LIST function (see page 27 for details) lets you select which ports will be displayed on the
OSDmainscreen.Whenacommandisbroadcast,itisdoneonlytotheportscurrentlydisplayedontheOSDmainscreen.
• AspeakersymbolappearsbeforethePortIDDisplaytoindicateBroadcast Mode is in effect.
• ThemousewillnotfunctionwhileBroadcast Mode is in effect. You must exit Broadcast Mode in order to regain control of the mouse.
• ToexitBroadcast Mode,invoketheOSD(withtheOSDhotkey),andthenclickF6atthetopoftheOSDorpressthe[F6] key.
Auto Scan Mode allows connected computers to be accessed automatically at set time intervals. To invoke Auto Scan ModeviathelocalconsoleOSD,
click F7atthetopoftheOSDorpressthe[F7]key.Wheninvoked,theKVMbeginsscanningaccordingtotheScan Select and Scan Duration settings in
the F3 SetpageofthelocalconsoleOSD(seepage28fordetails).Duringanautoscan,normalkeyboardandmousefunctionalityissuspended.Keyboard
functionality is limited to the [Spacebar] key (exits auto scan at the currently selected port), [Esc] key (exits auto scan at the currently selected port) and
the [P]key(pausesautoscanatthecurrentlyselectedport).Mousefunctionalityissuspendedaltogether.
TologoutoftheKVMswitch,clickontheF8 at the top of the page or press the [F8] key. You will be prompted to confirm that you wish to logout. Press
the [Y] key if yes, or the [N]keyifno.Whenloggedout,theusername and password screen will appear, requiring a username and password to be entered
toaccesstheKVM.
InadditiontousingthelocalconsoleOSDtoaccessconnectedcomputers,youcanaccessthemusingthePort and Station pushbuttons located on the
keyboardpanelofthebuilt-inconsole.NexttoeachsetofpushbuttonsisanLEDthatindicateswhichPort and Station currently has the focus of the
KVM.
• TotogglebetweentheportsontheselectedKVM,pressthePort up/down buttons.
• TotogglebetweentheKVMsintheinstallation,presstheStation up/down buttons.
Whenaccessingaconnectedcomputerviathelocalconsole,youcanuse
hotkeycommandstooperatetheKVMswitchinsteadofgoingbackinto
theOSD.Thischapterdiscussestheavailablehotkeysandtheirfunctions.
Below is a list of the various hotkeys, broken up into those for port control
and those that perform other functions.
Port Control Hotkeys
• Selectingtheactiveport
• AutoScanModeportswitching
• SkipModeportswitching
Other Hotkeys
• Computerkeyboardandmousereset
• SettingtheBeeper
• SettingtheQuickHotkey
• SettingtheOSDHotkey
• SettingthePortOperatingSystem
• RestoringtheOSDdefaultvalues
Invoking the Hotkey Mode
All hotkey operations begin by invoking Hotkey Mode. In order for Hotkey
Modetowork,itmustbeactivatedintheKVM’sOSD(seepage28for
detailsonOSDhotkeyactivation).Bydefault,Hotkey Mode is enabled.
There are two sequences that can be used to invoke Hotkey Mode, both of
which are explained below. You can toggle between these two sequences
usingtheOSD.(Seepage28fordetailsonswitchingtheHotkey Mode
invocation sequence.) The [Num Lock] and [-]Minuskeysarethedefault
invocation keys.
Num Lock and Minus (-) keys
1. Press and hold down the [Num Lock] key.
2. Whilethe[Num Lock] key is held down, press and release the [-]
Minuskey.
3. Afterreleasingthe[-]Minuskey,releasethe[Num Lock] key.
Control and F12 keys
1. Press and hold down the [Ctrl] key.
2. Whilethe[Ctrl] key is held down, press and release the [F12] key.
3. Afterreleasingthe[F12] key, release the [Ctrl] key.
When Hotkey Mode has been invoked:
• Themonitorgoesblankandthehotkeycommandlineisdisplayed.
This is where you will enter in the hotkey commands described in this
chapter.
• The[Caps Lock] and [Scroll Lock]keyboardLEDswillblinkin
succession.
• OrdinarykeystrokeswillbesuspendeduntilHotkey Mode is exited.
Hotkey Mode is exited once a hotkey command is performed, or by
pressing the [Esc] or [Spacebar] keys.
Port ID Numbering
• EachCPUportinaninstallationisassignedauniquePortID.ThePort
IDismadeupoftwoparts,aStation Number and a Port Number.
• TheStation Numberisatwo-digitnumberthatidentiestheswitch’s
position in the daisy chain installation. This corresponds to the number
displayedontheStationIDLED.
• ThePort Numberisatwo-digitnumberwhichidentiestheport
numberoftheKVMswitchthatthecomputerisconnectedto.
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