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CHAPTER 5: OPERATION
5.9 SERIAL INTERFACE
Predefined macros to switch the matrix without loading a new configuration can be created and activated in this menu.
You have the following option to access the menu.
RS232
The Compact KVM Matrix Switch offers the option to switch via a serial interface (RS-232).
Detailed information for the serial interface and the corresponding switching commands are available in form of an API (application
programming interface) at blackbox.com or ftp://ftp.blackbox.com/manuals/A/acx048_API_rev2.pdf.
5.10 POWER ON AND POWER DOWN FUNCTIONS
5.10.1 RESTART
You have the following options to perform a restart.
OSD
OSD
1. Select Configuration > Restart Matrix or Restart IO Board in the main menu to restart either the matrix or the I/O boards.
2. Confirm the selection with Okay button.
The matrix and the I/O boards will be restarted with the current settings.
JAVA TOOL
Select Matrix > Restart Matrix in the menu bar.
The matrix will be restarted with the current settings.
NOTE: The boot process of the matrix might take longer if there is no physical network connection available.