ATEN Technology ACS-1216AL, ACS-1208AL user manual F6 BRC

OSD Operation

F6 BRC:

F6 is an Administrator only function. Clicking the F6 field, or pressing [F6], invokes Broadcast (BRC) Mode. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to to all available computers on the installation.

This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software, etc.

BRC works in conjunction with the F2 LIST function. The LIST function (see p. 4-5), is used to broaden or narrow the focus of which Ports appear on the OSD Main Screen. When you Broadcast a command, it only goes to the Ports currently selected to be listed on the OSD Main Screen.

wWhile BRC Mode is in effect, a Speaker symbol appears before the Port ID Display of the port that currently has the console focus.

wWhile BRC Mode is in effect, the mouse will not function normally. You must exit BRC Mode in order to regain control of the mouse.

wTo exit BRC Mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD Hotkey), then Click the F6 field, or press [F6], to turn BRC Mode off.

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