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Chapter 5: Operation
To switch the console to any available CPU, follow these steps:
1. Select the CPU device you want to connect to the CON device from the “CPU
Devices” list.
2. Confirm with the respective keyboard command according to the desired
connection type.
You can only switch the CON device to CPU devices that are available in the “CPU
Devices” list.
NOTE: Listed CPU devices highlighted in red color are currently connected in
Private Mode and are blocked by the connected CON device.
Switching via Selection List for CPU Devices
You can use a selection list for KVM switching CPU devices. Proceed as follows:
1. Activate the option “Enable CPU Selection” in the Configuration 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: Press the <F8> key to hide inactive CPU Devices for a better overview.
3. Execute the desired switching operation by pressing the respective key.
To not execute a switching operation and access OSD, press the <F7> key.
To close the selection list, press the <Esc> key.