SM500A—Automatic Switching System
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Figure 8.10. Advanced GUI Based Management, Group Definition window.
8.5 Connecting to Chassis (Rack)
To CONNECT to a specified chassis:
1.
Click the ‘Select Rack’ drop down list in the main window to select a chassis.
2.
Click the ‘Connect Rack’ button. The connection status box in the main window shows
the connection status and IP address. The box is illuminated green when a chassis
connection has been properly established.
To DISCONNECT a chassis:
1.
Click the ‘Disconnect Rack’ button in the main window. A window appears asking to
verify disconnecting the chassis.
2.
Click ‘OK’ to disconnect the chassis.
8.6 Switching (Individual, Gang, System Gang)
To PERFORM Individual, Gang Switch or System Gang Switching:
1.
Click the ‘Select Rack’ drop down list in the main window to select a chassis.
2.
Click the ‘Connect Rack’ button to establish communication with the chassis.
3.
Click the ‘View Rack’ status. The ‘Status for Rack xxx’ window appears.
4.
For
Individual Switching
, click on the desired A or B LED. The LED will illuminate to
indicate the switch has been performed.
5.
For
Gang Switching
, click the A or B button at the top right of the window. All LEDs on
the chassis will illuminate on the switched position.
6.
For
System Gang Switching
across several chassis, select the ‘System Gang’ checkbox
and click the A or B button. All LEDs on the chassis will illuminate on the switched
position.
