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USING YOUR SWITCH
Powering Up the Systems
Once all cables have been connected, power up the connected computers. All
computers can be powered on simultaneously. The Switch emulates both a mouse
and keyboard on each port and allows your computer to boot normally.
The computer connected to port “01” of the Primary Switch will be displayed on the
monitor. Check to see that the Switch is working normally by use of mouse, keyboard,
hot keys, and/or IntelliView. Proceed to do this with all occupied ports to verify that
all computers are connected and responding correctly. If you encounter an error,
check your cable connections for that computer and reboot, if necessary. If the
problem persists, please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of this User Manual.
Now that you have connected your computers to your Switch, it is
ready for use. You can select connected computers by key commands or the
On-Screen Display. It takes approximately 1–2 seconds for the video signal to
refresh (depending on monitor and graphics card used) after switching computers.
Note: For hot keys (e.g. up and down arrows) and AutoScan, the order of progression,
when switching from one computer to the next, is dictated by the order of the
computers in the list box (on the main page of IntelliView).
USING YOUR SWITCH
INSTALLATION
Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands
Command the Switch to switch ports through simple keyboard key sequences. To
initiate a keyboard command to the Switch, press the “Scroll Lock” key twice within
one second (you will hear a beep), then input the key sequence for the specific
command. Below is a list of the different keyboard commands:
Note: You will have approximately two seconds after the beep to complete each hot
key sequence.
For hot keys (e.g. up and down arrows) and AutoScan, the order of progression from
one computer to the next is dictated by the order of the computers in the list box
(in the main view of IntelliView).
Note: Alternatively, the control keys can be used to enter commands (usage is identical
to the Scroll Lock key); this provides compatibility for keyboards that don’t have Scroll
Lock keys.
Using the AutoScan Function
In AutoScan mode, the Switch remains on one port for a configured interval
(1–99 seconds) before switching to the next computer. The time interval is
configured in IntelliView.
To enter AutoScan mode, press the AutoScan button in IntelliView:
• AutoScan mode will continue indefinitely until terminated by pressing any valid
hot key sequence.
• When the Switch is in AutoScan mode, it is also in View-Only mode. This means
that input from the console will not be transmitted to the server in focus. Cancel
AutoScan to regain control of the computer.
• The AutoScan time varies by computer, and is configured in IntelliView.
• AutoScan will skip any servers that the user does not have permission to view.
Using the MultiView Feature
This Switch is capable of allowing multiple users to view the same server
simultaneously; however, only the first console to focus on that server will have
control (be capable of input). When a second console focuses on the same server,
the View-Only console’s banner will display “View-Only”. If the banner is enabled on
the viewing console, then the “View-Only” banner will be displayed as long as that
console is focused on a computer it can’t control. If the banner is disabled on the
viewing console, then the “View-Only” banner will be displayed for five seconds.
If the controlling console switches focus to another computer, then control will be
granted to another console.