Cyclades AlterPath KVM 16, Manual

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5: AlterPath KVM Operation
5-2 AlterPath KVM Manual
Default Key Sequences
A key sequence (also known as escape sequence ) is a sequence of special
characters used to send a command to a device or program, in this case the
KVM application.
Aside from the navigation keys, you can use the following key sequences to
perform a specific action:
NOTE: The default key sequence ^KP is also used for controlling the power
outlet in cascading. By typing <Ctrl-K><P>, while connected to a server in a
KVM port, an OSD menu opens which allows you to switch on/off or cycle
Key Sequence Action
<Ctrl-K>, and then <Q> Quit command - closes the session to a port and
takes you back to the KVM Main Menu.
<Ctrl-K>, and then <P> Port command - initiates a power control session.
<Scroll Lock> twice,
and then <L> RP Switch to Local command - switches the
AlterPath KVM RP video display to the local
computer.
<Scroll Lock> twice,
and then <R> RP Switch to Remote command - switches the
AlterPath KVM RP video display to the remote
computer.
<Scroll Lock> twice,
and then <N> or <F> RP Beep On/Off - switches the beeper on or off
when switching between devices (local-remote).
Use <N> for ON and <F> for OFF.
<Ctrl-K>, and then < . > Move to the next port - switches from the currently
connected server to your next authorized server.
<Ctrl-K>, and then < , > Move to the previous port - switches from the
currently connected server to the previous server.
<Ctrl-K>, and then <V> Video command - controls screen brightness and
contrast.
<Ctrl-K>, and then <S> Keyboard and Mouse Synchronization command -
resets the keyboard and mouse synchronization if
either one becomes unavailable after adding a new
server to the KVM.