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14
6. KVM Operation
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continued
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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 26 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 27 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 27 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 27
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 identifies 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 identifies the port
number of the KVM switch that the computer is connected to.
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