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Selecting the Active Port

When Hotkey Mode is active:

MThe Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession to indicate so. They stop flashing and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey Mode.

MA Command Line appears on the monitor screen. The command line prompt is the word Hotkey: in yellow text on a blue background, and displays the subsequent Hotkey information that you key in.

MOrdinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described in the sections that follow), can be input.

Pressing [Esc] exits Hotkey Mode.

Each CPU port is assigned a unique Port ID (see Port ID Numbering, p. 2-6). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a Hotkey combination that specifies the Port ID of the CPU Port that the computer is connected to. The steps involved are:

1.Invoke Hotkey Mode (see p. 3-1).

2.Key in the Port ID

The Port ID numbers display on the Command Line as you key them in. If you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.

3.Press [Enter]

After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode.

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Contents ACS-1208AL ACS-1216AL 2003-01-27 Packing List Table of Contents Firmware Upgrade Utility Appendix A, Technical InformationAppendix B, Module Removal Appendix C, Rack MountingAbout This Manual OverviewKey information Viii 2003-01-27 Introduction Overview2003-01-27 Features Hardware Requirements Function CS Part Number2L-1700 / 2L-1701 2L-5201P / 5202P / 5203P ACS-1208AL / ACS1216AL Front View CoverKeyboard Power LED ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL Rear View Cable Tie SlotFirmware Upgrade Port LCD OSD Configuration LCD OSDSingle Stage Installation InstallationBefore you Begin Daisy Chaining Installation ACS-1216AL Switching Station Positions Hot PluggingPort ID Numbering Powering Off and Restarting Port Selection2003-01-27 Invoking Hotkey Mode Hotkey Port AccessHotkey Operation Selecting the Active Port Press EnterSetting the Scan Interval Invoking Auto Scan Hotkey Operation Control Hotkey SummaryOSD Operation OSD OperationWEB Server OSD Navigation OSD Main Screen HeadingsHeading Explanation SN-PNOSD Functions F1 GotoF2 List Choice MeaningF3 SET Setting FunctionScroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl Quick View + Powered on Only those Ports which F4 ADM + / . and Space Accessible SET QuickView Ports PortsReset UpgradeStation IDS FirmwareF5 SKP F6 BRC F7 Scan F8 Lout 2003-01-27 Firmware Upgrade Utility IntroductionBegin Performing the Upgrade Upgrade2003-01-27 Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery 2003-01-27 Technical Information ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL Connection TablesACS-1208AL MVsSetting Default OSD Factory Default SettingsACS-1216AL Specifications Function ACS-1208AL ACS-1216ALClear Login Information Limited Warranty TroubleshootingSymptom Possible Cause Action 2003-01-27 Module Removal Removing the KVM ModuleRemoving the Keyboard and Touchpad Module Removal 2003-01-27 Rack Mounting Standard Rack MountingOptional Rack Mounting Rack Mounting 2003-01-27 Index ACS-1216LLCD