Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
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Basic Operations
Hot Plugging
The KM0216 / KM0432 supports
hot plugging
– components can be removed
and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports
without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work
properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed:
Switching Station Positions
On daisy-chained installations, you can switch station positions by simply
unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one.
Hot Plugging Console Ports
Keyboard, monitor, and mouse can all be hot plugged. If you experience a
problem after you plug in a new mouse, do a system reset by pressing the reset
button on the KM0216 / KM0432's front panel (see
details). If this doesn't resolve the problem, restart the computers that have the
problem.
Powering Off and Restarting
Powering off the KM0216 / KM0432 does not affect the computers attached to
it. When you restart the KM0216 / KM0432, you will regain control
immediately. To replace a KM0216 / KM0432, simply power it down; unplug
the cables; plug them into the new unit; and power the new unit on.
Note:
If any of the computers behave strangely after powering off and
restarting, or changing a switch, simply restart the computer.
Port Selection
Port selection is accomplished either by means of the KM0216 / KM0432's
OSD (On Screen Display), or by entering Hotkey combinations from the
keyboard.
OSD Operation
is discussed in detail in the next chapter;
Hotkey
Port Selection
Although hotkeys are handy for a single stage installation, we strongly
recommend you use the more powerful and versatile OSD – especially for
daisy-chained, cascaded, and combined installations.
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