IBM 17353LX - 1x8 Console Switch, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 3: Using the OSCAR Interface
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Figure 3.23: Broadcast window
NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes: T he keyboard state must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to
interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all keyboards.
While the rack console switch attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously, some servers can
block and thereby delay the transmission.
NOTE: Broadcasting Mouse Movements: For the mouse to work accurately, all systems must have identical
mouse drivers, desktops (such as identically placed icons) and video resolutions. In addition, the mouse must be
in exactly the same place on all screens. Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve,
broadcasting mouse movements to multiple systems can have unpredictable results.
Configuring broadcasting to selected servers
1. Access the Broadcast window. If needed, see “Accessing the Broadcast window” on page 48.
2. Select either one or both of the keyboard and mouse check boxes for the servers that are to
receive the broadcast commands.
-or-
Press the Up or Down Arrow keys to move the cursor to the target server. Then press Alt+K to
select the keyboard check box and Alt+M to select the mouse check box. Repeat for additional
servers.
3. Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup window.
-or-
Click X or press Esc to exit without saving the settings.
4. Click X or press Esc to return to the Main window.
5. Click Commands . The Commands window opens.
6. Click the
Broadcast Enable
check box. The Broadcast Enable window opens.