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Chapter 1: Product Overview
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OSD Configuration Utility
The OSD Configuration Utility allows the administrator to easily configure and
download a channel list with defined users and access privileges to the entire system.
This utility will also read and save your current configuration for extra security.
Expansion for up to 64 computers
Your AutoView unit will support from one to eight attached computers, or
channels. If more than eight channels are needed, multiple units can be
cascaded together for expansion. Up to two tiers of units can be connected for a
total of 64 attached computers in one system.
Built-in scanning capability
A built-in scanning feature allows you to automatically monitor, or scan,
connected computers without intervention. When keyboard activity is
detected, scanning is suspended until all activity stops. Scanning then resumes
with the next channel in sequence.
Keep Alive feature
The AutoView Keep Alive feature allows attached servers to power the unit in
the event of an AutoView power failure. This prevents attached computers
from locking up and keeps you from losing valuable time and data.
AutoBoot technology
The AutoBoot feature boots all attached servers during initial power up or after
a power failure. Computers are booted transparently without operator
intervention, and may be powered up one at a time or all at once. When the
power stabilizes, a channel may be selected.
Push-button and keyboard switching
In addition to using the on-screen menus, you can switch computer channels
in one of three easy ways: via the AutoView channel push-buttons, with the
Scan button or with a simple keyboard sequence.
Status indicator LEDs
Indicator LEDs give you constant readings on the status of your AutoView unit.
Status, scanning and channel LEDs take the guesswork out of system
operation and diagnostics.
Multiplatform (AutoView 400 only)
The AutoView 400 adds multiplatform capabilities to your switching system by
simultaneously supporting any combination of PS/2, Sun or USB computers in the
same system. Switch easily across platforms with our On-Screen Display.