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6. KVM Operation
(continued)
6.4.6 Local Console OSD F6 Broadcast Mode (BRC)
6.4.7 Local Console OSD F7 Auto Scan Function
6.4.8 Local Console OSD F8 Logout Function
6.4.9 Local Console Pushbuttons
6.4.10 Local Console Hotkey Commands
Broadcast Mode
is an Administrator-ONLY function. Clicking the
F6
at the top of the OSD or pressing the [
F6
] key invokes
Broadcast Mode
. When
this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation. This function is particularly
useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system-wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software,
etc.
Broadcast Mode
works in conjunction with the
F2 LIST
function. The
F2 LIST
function lets you select which ports will be displayed on the OSD
main screen. When a command is broadcast, it is done only to the ports currently displayed on the OSD main screen.
• A speaker symbol appears before the Port ID Display to indicate
Broadcast Mode
is in effect.
• The mouse will not function while
Broadcast Mode
is in effect. You must exit
Broadcast Mode
in order to regain control of the mouse.
• To exit
Broadcast Mode
, invoke the OSD (with the OSD hotkey), and then click
F6
at the top of the OSD or press the [
F6
] key.
Auto Scan Mode
allows connected computers to be accessed automatically at set time intervals. To invoke
Auto Scan Mode
via the local console
OSD, click
F7
at the top of the OSD or press the [
F7
] key. When invoked, the KVM begins scanning according to the
Scan Select
and
Scan Duration
settings in the
F3 Set
page of the local console OSD. During an auto scan, normal keyboard and mouse functionality is suspended. Keyboard
functionality is limited to the [
Spacebar
] key (exits auto scan at the currently selected port), [
Esc
] key (exits auto scan at the currently selected port)
and the [
P
] key (pauses auto scan at the currently selected port). Mouse functionality is suspended altogether.
To logout of the KVM switch, click on the
F8
at the top of the page or press the [
F8
] key. You will be prompted to confirm that you wish to logout.
Press the [
Y
] key if yes, or the [
N
] key if no. When logged out, the
username
and
password
screen will appear, requiring a username and password to
be entered to access the KVM.
In addition to using the local console OSD to access connected computers, you can access them using the KVM’s pushbuttons. The B022-U08-IP
front panel includes pushbuttons for its ports only. Press a pushbutton to bring the KVM’s focus to the corresponding port.
When accessing a connected computer via the local console, you can
use hotkey commands to operate the KVM switch instead of going back
into the OSD. This chapter discusses the available hotkeys and their
functions. Below is a list of the various hotkeys, broken up into those
for port control and those that perform other functions.
Port Control Hotkeys
• Selecting the active port
• Auto Scan Mode port switching
• Skip Mode port switching
Other Hotkeys
• Computer keyboard and mouse reset
• Setting the Beeper
• Setting the Mode Invocation Sequence Hotkey
• Setting the OSD Hotkey
• Setting the Port Operating System
• Restoring the OSD default values
Invoking the Hotkey Mode
All hotkey operations begin by invoking
Hotkey Mode
. In order for
Hotkey Mode
to work, it must be activated in the KVM’s OSD. By
default,
Hotkey Mode
is enabled. There are two sequences that can be
used to invoke
Hotkey Mode
, both of which are explained below. You
can toggle between these two sequences using the OSD. The
[Num
Lock
] and
[-]
Minus keys are the default invocation keys.
Num Lock and Minus (-) keys
1. Press and hold down the [
Num Lock
] key.
2. While the
[Num Lock
] key is held down, press and release the
[-]
Minus key.
3. After releasing the
[-]
Minus key, release the [
Num Lock
] key.
Control and F12 keys
1. Press and hold down the [
Ctrl
] key.
2. While the [
Ctrl
] key is held down, press and release the [
F12
] key.
3. After releasing the [
F12
] key, release the [
Ctrl
] key.
When Hotkey Mode has been invoked:
• The monitor goes blank and the hotkey command line is displayed.
This is where you will enter in the hotkey commands described in
this chapter.
• The [
Caps Lock
] and [
Scroll Lock
] keyboard LEDs will blink in
succession.
• Ordinary keystrokes will be suspended until
Hotkey Mode
is exited.
Hotkey Mode
is exited once a hotkey command is performed, or by
pressing the [
Esc
] or [
Spacebar
] keys.
Port ID Numbering
• Each CPU port in an installation is assigned a unique Port ID.
The Port ID is made up of two parts, a
Station Number
and a
Port
Number
.
• The
Station Number
is a two-digit number that identifies the switch’s
position in the daisy chain installation. This corresponds to the
number displayed on the Station ID LED.
