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SECT 4
Operation
In operation, the ServSwitch TDX allows you to quickly switch between up to
four systems. One system can be accessed at a time, whereupon the common
keyboard and mouse are linked to that system. The ServSwitch TDX deceives the
other systems that they still have a keyboard and mouse connected to them in
order that they respond quickly and correctly once they are again selected.
The
SYSTEM
readout
On the front panel of the ServSwitch TDX unit, the
SYSTEM
readout indicates
either:
• The computer system to which the keyboard and mouse are connected, or
• An alternative mode of operation, such as password protected mode,
configuration mode, upgrade mode, etc.
Typical
SYSTEM
readout displays are:
, , or
Indicates the currently selected system. The selected channel
will also be indicated on the remote control.
The ServSwitch TDX is disabled, no system is currently selected.
The remote control will not show any channel indication.
The ServSwitch TDX is password protected. You must enter the
current password to gain access. See
for details. The remote control will not show any
channel indication.
Configuration mode is currently active. Press
to exit. See
for details. The remote control will not
show any channel indication.
Upgrade mode is currently active. See
The remote control will not show any channel indication.
The upgrade process is complete. Set mini switch 7 to OFF to
exit upgrade mode.
Main digit indicates currently selected system
or other modes - see below for details.
Flashing dot indicates keyboard
and/or mouse activity.
Selecting systems
There are five ways to select a system:
• The ServSwitch TDX unit
SELECT
button
• The optional Remote control selector
• Keyboard hotkey combinations
• Mouse button combinations
• Automatic switching using the optional Synchrony utility
To use the ServSwitch TDX unit
SELECT
button
Note: You can determine whether the ServSwitch TDX visits every port in turn
(regardless of whether active systems are connected to them) or only those with
active systems connected. See
All channel/active channel cycling
for details.
• Press the
SELECT
button repeatedly until the
SYSTEM
readout shows the
required system number.
To use the remote control selector
• Press the remote control button that corresponds to the required system. The
adjacent indicator will illuminate to show that the chosen system is selected.
To use keyboard hotkey combinations
Note: The standard hotkeys can be changed to avoid clashes with software
applications, see
for details.
•
To.select.a.particular.system:
Press and hold the hotkeys (usually
and
), then also press the number of the required system and release all three
keys.
•
To.select.the.next/previous.system:
Press and hold the hotkeys (usually
and
), then press and release the
key until the required system is
selected. Release the hotkeys.
Note: You can determine whether the ServSwitch TDX visits every port in turn
(regardless of whether active systems are connected to them) or only those with
active systems connected. See
All channel/active channel cycling
for details.
To use mouse button combinations
Note: The mouse button arrangements can be changed, see
• Press and hold the mouse scroll wheel (or centre mouse button) and then
press either the left mouse button to change to the next system or the right
mouse button to change to the previous system.
To use automatic switching (optional Synchrony utility required)
Simply move the mouse cursor beyond the edge of the current screen in the
direction of the next screen. Control should switch to a new screen/system.