KN9108 / KN9116 User Manual
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Hot Plugging
The KN9108 / KN9116 supports
hot plugging
- components can be removed
and added back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables
from the ports without the need to shut the unit down.
If you change computer positions, however, in order for the OSD menus to
correspond to the CPU port changes, you must manually edit the Port Names
for the OSD to reflect the new Port information. See
, page 20, for
details.
Note:
If the computer's operating system does not support hot plugging, this
function may not work properly.
Port ID Numbering
Each CPU port on the installation is assigned a unique Port ID. The Port ID is
a two digit number which reflects the CPU Port on the KN9108 / KN9116 that
the computer is connected to. Port numbers from 1 - 9 are padded with a
preceding zero, so they become 01 - 09.
For example, a computer attached to
Port 6
would have a Port ID of:
06
.
Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to power off the KN9108 / KN9116, or if the switch
loses power and needs to be restarted, wait 10 seconds before powering it back
on. The computers should not be affected by this, but if any of them should fail,
simply restart the affected computers.
Port Selection
Port Selection is accomplished either by entering Hotkey combinations from
the keyboard, or by means of the OSD (On Screen Display).
Hotkey Port
Selection
is discussed in the next chapter;
OSD Operation
is discussed in detail
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