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5. Installation
5.6 Hot Plugging
All KVM switches support hot plugging—components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from
the ports without having to shut the switch down. However, in order for hot plugging to work properly, these procedures must be followed:
Switching Station Positions
Switch station positions by simply unplugging the daisy-chain cable from the old parent and plugging into a new one. After you do, in order
for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, you must reset the Station IDs via the OSD. See page 17 for details.
Hot Plugging CPU Ports
Switch CPU ports by unplugging the KVM cable kit and replugging into the desired port. In order for the OSD menus to correspond to the
change made, you must manually reconfigure the OSD information for the new port. See the
F3 SET
(page 15) and
F4 ADM
(page 16)
functions for details.
Note:
If the computer’s Operating System does not support hot plugging, this function may not work properly.
Hot Plugging Console Ports
Keyboard, monitor, and mouse can all be hot plugged. When hot plugging the mouse:
1. You may unplug the mouse and plug it back in again (to reset the mouse, for example), as long as you use the same mouse.
2. If you plug in a different mouse, all the stations and all the computers on the installation must be shut down for 10 seconds then
restarted using the Power Up Sequence described on page 8.
6.1 Opening the NetDirector Console KVM
The console is located under the top cover. To access the console, slide
the console module out and raise the cover.
Note:
As a safety precaution, to keep the console from accidentally sliding out, the console
is locked into the “in” position. Before you can pull the console module out, first release it by
pushing the catches on the unit’s front panel toward the center of the switch.
6.2 Closing the NetDirector Console KVM
To slide the console module back in, close the cover and do the
following:
1. Pull the safety catches on the unit’s side rails toward you and push
the module in until it stops.
2. Release the catches; pull the module slightly toward you; then push
it all the way in.
Note:
The purpose of the two-step procedure is to minimize the chances of pinching
your fingers when sliding the module in.
6. Basic Operation
