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ServSwitch Brand PS/2 and USB KVM Extender Kits
5. Operation
A keyboard and mouse must be connected to the console (station) unit. The
system then emulates the remote computer so that it can be controlled locally. Or,
you can also control the computer remotely.
5.1 LED Indicators
LEDs on the KVM Extender indicate the linking, communication, and control
between the computer unit and the console (station) unit.
When the console unit’s and the computer unit’s Status LEDs are both ON, the
console unit remotely controls the computer unit.
5.2 Hotkeys Control (Console Units Only)
Hotkey command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer, to activate
computer scan, and so forth. The KVM Extender interprets keystrokes for hotkeys
all the time. A hotkey sequence starts with two left [Ctrl] keystrokes followed by
one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitched beep for
correct hotkey command, while one short and one long beep are sounded for
incorrect commands. Thus, the bad key commands will not be forwarded to the
selected modes.
There is a unique hotkey command of [Ctrl ] + [Ctrl] + [Alt] + [E] you should
be aware of when the KVM Extenders are connected to other KVM Switches.
To switch to this mode, press left Ctrl twice, hold Alt and press E key (press
both keys simultaneously). You can choose either the control mode of the KVM
Extender or the number of the computer connected to the KVM Switches.
NOTE: Hotkeys do not apply to the ACU075A-USB computer unit or to the
ACU075A-PS2 computer unit.
Figure 5-1. Hotkey locations on a keyboard.
