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9. KVM Operation
9.1.3 OSD Main Menu
9.1.3.1 OSD Main Menu Headings
PN
This column lists the port ID numbers for all the KVM ports on the installation. The simplest method to
access a particular computer is move the highlight bar to it, then press Enter.
QV
If a port has been selected for quick-view scanning, an arrowhead displays in this column.
The computers that are powered on and are online have a sun symbol in this column
NAME
If a port has been given a name, its name appears in this column.
9.1.3.2 OSD Navigation
• To dismiss the menu, and deactivate OSD, click the
X
at the upper right corner of the OSD window or press [Esc].
• To log out, click F8 at the top of the main screen, or press [F8].
• To move up or down through the list one line at a time, click the up and down triangle symbols (
) or use the up and
down arrow keys. If there are more list entries than what can appear on the main screen, the screen will scroll.
• To move up or down through the list one screen at a time, click the up and down arrow symbols (
), or use the [Pg Up]
and [Pg Dn] keys. If there are more list entries than what can appear on the main screen, the screen will scroll.
• To activate a port, double-click it, or move the highlight bar to it and press [Enter].
• After executing any action, you automatically go back to the menu one level above.
9.1.3.3 OSD Functions
OSD functions are used to configure and control the OSD. For example, you can rapidly switch to any port, scan selected
ports, limit the list you wish to view, designate a port as a quick-view port, create or edit a port name, or make OSD setting
adjustments.
To access an OSD function:
1. Click a function key field at the top of the main screen or press a function key on the keyboard.
2. In the submenus that appear, either double-click on your selection or move the highlight bar to its location, then press
[Enter].
3. Press [Esc] to return to the previous menu level.
