5
Operation
Components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables
from the unit’s ports without shutting the switch down. The following procedures must be
performed in order for hot plugging to work:
Hot Plugging CPU Ports:
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When hot plugging cables from the CPU ports:
The cable must be plugged back into the same port it was removed from.
A.
The mouse cable must be plugged in before the keyboard cable.
B.
Hot Plugging Console Ports:
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Simply unplug the Keyboard, Mouse or Monitor and plug in a new one.
NOTE: When hot plugging the mouse from the KVM Switch’s console mouse port:
The mouse may be removed and replaced (to reset the mouse, for example), as long as
1.
it is the same mouse.
If you plug in a different mouse, all the computers must be shut down for 10 seconds,
2.
then restarted.
If it is necessary to Power Off the KVM Switch, do the following before restarting it:
Shut down all the computers.
1.
NOTE: A. Unplug the power cord of any PC (connected to the KVM) that has the
Keyboard Power On function.
B. If the unit is operating on external power, unplug the power adapter cable.
Wait 10 seconds, then restart the KVM Switch.
2.
After the Switch is up, power ON the PCs.
3.
The following methods can be used to access the B004-008 KVM Switch ports:
Manual Push Buttons
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Simply press the appropriate port selection switch on the unit’s front panel. The Selected
LED will light to indicate that the port is selected.
Hot Plugging
Powering Off and Restarting
Port Selection
