IBM 09N4290, User Manual

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Chapter 3: Basic Operations 23
NOTE: If the server list changes, the mouse cursor will turn into an hourglass as the list is automatically updated. No
mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete.
Assigning names to servers
1. In the Names window, select a server name or port number and click Modify . The Name
Modify window opens.
Figure 3.4: Name Modify Window
2. Type a name in the New Name field. Names of servers can be up to 15 characters long. Valid
characters include: A to Z, a to z, 0 to 9, space, and hyphen.
3. Click OK to transfer the new name to the Names window. The selection is not saved until you
click OK in the Names window.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for each server in the system.
5. Click OK in the Names window to save the changes.
-or-
Click
X or press Esc to exit the window without saving changes.
NOTE: If a switch cable has not been assigned a name, “PS/2 cable” or “USB cable” is used as the
default name.
Assigning device types
The console switch automatically discovers tiered switches, but you will need to specify the number
of ports on the tiered switch through the Devices window. You will see an abbreviation of the switch
type displayed in the Type category for the tiered switch. Select the switch from the list and the
Modify button displays, enabling you to assign it the appropriate number of ports.
NOTE: The Modify button will only be available if a configurable switch is selected.