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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 For additional information 2003-01-27 Packing List Table of Contents Appendix A, Technical Information Firmware Upgrade UtilityAppendix B, Module Removal Appendix C, Rack MountingOverview About This ManualKey information Viii 2003-01-27 Overview Introduction2003-01-27 Features Function CS Part Number Hardware Requirements2L-1700 / 2L-1701 2L-5201P / 5202P / 5203P Cover ACS-1208AL / ACS1216AL Front ViewKeyboard Power LED Cable Tie Slot ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL Rear ViewFirmware Upgrade Port LCD OSD LCD OSD ConfigurationBefore you Begin InstallationSingle Stage Installation Daisy Chaining Installation ACS-1216AL Hot Plugging Switching Station PositionsPort ID Numbering Port Selection Powering Off and Restarting2003-01-27 Hotkey Operation Hotkey Port AccessInvoking Hotkey Mode Press Enter Selecting the Active PortSetting the Scan Interval Invoking Auto Scan Hotkey Operation Hotkey Summary ControlOSD Operation OSD OperationWEB Server OSD Main Screen Headings OSD NavigationHeading Explanation SN-PNF1 Goto OSD FunctionsChoice Meaning F2 ListScroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl Setting FunctionF3 SET Quick View + Powered on Only those Ports which F4 ADM + / . and Space SET Quick AccessibleView Ports PortsUpgrade ResetStation IDS FirmwareF5 SKP F6 BRC F7 Scan F8 Lout 2003-01-27 Introduction Firmware Upgrade UtilityBegin Upgrade Performing the Upgrade2003-01-27 Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery 2003-01-27 ACS-1208AL / ACS-1216AL Connection Tables Technical InformationACS-1208AL MVsACS-1216AL OSD Factory Default SettingsSetting Default Function ACS-1208AL ACS-1216AL SpecificationsClear Login Information Symptom Possible Cause Action TroubleshootingLimited Warranty 2003-01-27 Removing the KVM Module Module RemovalRemoving the Keyboard and Touchpad Module Removal 2003-01-27 Standard Rack Mounting Rack MountingOptional Rack Mounting Rack Mounting 2003-01-27 ACS-1216L IndexLCD