Black Box KV4116E manual Basic operations, Controlling the switching system from the analog Port

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4.Basic operations

4.1Controlling the switching system from the analog

port

The appliance includes ports on the rear panel that you can use to connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the appliance for direct analog access. The appliance uses the OSD interface, which has intuitive menus to configure the switching system and select target devices. Devices can be identified by customizable names.

4.2 Starting the OSD interface

You can view, configure, and control target devices in the switching system from the OSD interface from a KVM connection to the analog port.

To start the OSD interface, press Print Screen. Alternatively, you can press the Control, Alt, or Shift key twice within 1 second to start the OSD interface. You can use any of these key sequences instead of pressing Print Screen in any procedure in this document. To specify which key sequences can be used to start the OSD interface, click Setup > Menu.

The following illustration is an example of the Main window of the OSD interface.

Figure 4-1. Example of a Main window

The Main window lists the target devices in the switching system. You can order the list by target device names, eID numbers, or port numbers by clicking the Name, eID, or Port button.

The Port column indicates the target device interface port to which each target device is connected. If an earlier-model appliance is connected to a ServSelect IP VM appliance, the target device interface port number is shown first, followed by the number of the appliance port to which the target device is connected. For example, in Figure 3.1, the target device named Acton is connected to target device interface port 06 and appliance port 01.

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Contents KV2116A KV2116E KV4116A KV4116E MAYPage Welcome to the ServSelect Family KV2116A KV2116E KV4116A KV4116EServselect IP VM INSTALLER/USER Guide Compliance Statements Japanese Compliance Statement Other Agency ApprovalsBasic operations Product Specification Product overviewInstallation Computer terminal operationsLocal Port Product SpecificationSerial Port ServSelect IP VM appliance product specifications User ConsolesGlossary Features and benefitsProduct overview Intelligent cablesVirtual Media OSD graphical user interfaceVideo Accessing the appliance through network connectionAccessing target devices Flash upgradabilityExample ServSelect IP VM appliance configuration Device Local user Digital userInstallation overview InstallationSetting up the network Cord Digital User ServSelect IP VM Required itemsPeripherals SAM module Servers Connecting the appliance hardware Safety PrecautionsRack mount safety considerations Verifying Ethernet connections Connecting a SAM to each target deviceConnecting local peripheral devices To connect local virtual media, complete the following stepTiering multiple appliances Local user a ServSelect IP VM appliance To tier multiple appliances, complete the following stepsServSelect III VM appliance tiered ACI port Adjusting mouse settings Configuring ServSelect IP VM SoftwareAdding earlier-model appliances Appliance configuration with an earlier-model appliance Local user ServSelect IP VM Tiered applianceSetting up the appliance Basic operations Controlling the switching system from the analog PortStarting the OSD interface OSD interface status symbols Connecting a user to a target deviceSymbol Description OSD interface navigation basics Using the OSD interfaceClick Setup Menu Key, key combination, or Result Mouse actionConnecting local virtual media Configuring the appliance and the OSD interface Option PurposeTo access the Names window, complete the following steps Assigning target device namesNames window Assigning device types To access the Devices window, complete the following stepsTo assign a device type, complete the following steps To access the Menu window, complete the following steps Changing the display behaviorControlling the status flag Selecting display languageTo select a language for the OSD interface OSD interface status flags FlagDescriptionSetting the keyboard country code 10. Set Position windowTo disable the screen saver, complete the following steps Setting appliance securityTo enable the screen saver, complete the following steps To set or change a password, complete the following stepsSetting the preemption warning 12. Preempt windowTo access the Commands window, complete the following steps Managing target device tasks using the OSD interfaceCommands to manage routine tasks for the target device Feature PurposeUpgrading the firmware Displaying version informationTo view version information, complete the following steps Viewing and disconnecting user connections Viewing the display configurationTo upgrade firmware, complete the following steps Resetting the keyboard and mouse To disconnect a user, complete the following stepsScanning the switching system 18. Scan windowTo cancel scan mode, complete one of the following steps Running switching system diagnosticsTo start the Scan mode, complete the following steps Diagnostic test details To run diagnostic tests, complete the following stepsBroadcasting to target devices 21. Broadcast windowServselect IP VM INSTALLER/USER Guide Console menu Network configurationComputer terminal operations Other Console Main menu optionsTo change the password Enable Debug MessagesSet/Change Password Restore Factory DefaultsAppendix a Flash upgrades Repairing damaged firmwareTo repair damaged firmware, complete the following steps Appendix B Virtual media Booting a computer using virtual memoryVirtual media and USB 2.0 constraints Virtual media restrictions Table C.1 UTP wiring standards Pin Wiring standardsCabling installation, maintenance, and safety tips Appendix C UTP cablingServselect IP VM INSTALLER/USER Guide Before you call Appendix D Getting help and technical AssistanceGetting help and information from the World Wide Web Page Page Page Page Page Page Customer Support Information Doc. No -620-501A

KV4116A, KV2116E, KV2116A, KV4116E specifications

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