Orion X Installation and Operations Manual
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To switch the console to any available CPU, proceed as follows:
1. Select a CPU device from the
CPU Devices
list on the left side to connect to the CON device.
2. Confirm the desired connection type with the appropriate keyboard command.
Switching operations by a CON device can only be made to the devices in the
CPU Devices
list.
Note:
Listed CPU Devices highlighted in red are currently connected in Private Mode and are blocked by the
connected CON Device.
Switching through the Selection List for CPU Devices
It is also possible to switch CPU devices by means of a selection list next to the OSD in full screen.
In order to use the selection list for CPU Devices, proceed as follows.
1. Activate the
Enable CPU Selection
option in the
Configuration > EXT Units
menu for those consoles
where the selection list for CPU Devices should be available.
2. Execute the key sequence for opening the OSD. The selection list immediately appears in the preset
position of the extender OSD.
Note:
Pressing <F8> hides inactive CPU Devices for a simpler overview.
3. Execute the desired switching operation by pressing the respective key, as described in the following
topic.
To exit from the Selection List to the full OSD menus, press <F7>. To close the selection list, press <Esc>.
Figure 80. CPU Selection List in OSD for KVM Switching
Activating automatic Scan Mode for CPU Devices
The matrix offers an automatic scan mode based on the favorites list of each console or user. Scan mode
allows the matrix to switch sequentially between the CPU Devices in the favorites list at a specified time
interval. Automatic scan mode operates in video only mode. Scan Mode configuration was described in the
Configuration section. Scan Mode activation is only available from the OSD.
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