Black Box KV1106A, ServSwitch Panther, KV1116A manual Users settings window

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4. Operating the system

To set the above periods:

1.On the desired line press Tab to jump to the desired column.

2.Place the cursor over one of the 3 digits and type a new number. Enter a leading zero where necessary. For example, type 040 for 40 seconds.

Typing 999 in the LBL column displays the label continuously. Typing 000 – the label will not appear.

Typing 999 in the T/O column disables the Timeout function. Typing 000 – the Timeout function works immediately.

Typing 999 in the SCN column displays the screen for 999 seconds. Typing 000 – the computer screen is skipped.

4.20 Users

In the Settings window navigate to the Users line and press Enter. The Users settings window appears see Figure 14.

Figure 14 The Users settings window

There are 3 different access levels. These are:

•Y – Full access to a particular computer. Plus access to the F4, F5 and F6 OSD functions

•V –Viewing access only, to a particular computer (No keyboard/mouse functionality)

•N – No access to a particular computer – A TIMEOUT label appears if access is attempted

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Contents ServSwitch Panther Page Servswitch TM Family Trademarks Instrucciones DE Seguridad Normas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety StatementServswitch Panther Japanese Compliance Statement European Union Declaration of ConformityContents Troubleshooting Introduction FeaturesCompatibility Complete package ServSwitch Panther system configuration InstallationServSwitch Panther models Connecting the ServSwitch Panther system Pre-installation guidelinesConnecting a USB SAM Connecting a PS/2 SAMSAMs Connecting the KVM console Connecting the CAT5 cablesConnecting the power supply Resetting the SwitchRack mounting the ServSwitch Panther Avoiding general rack mounting problemsKVM Cascading ServSwitch PanthersKeyboard hotkeys Operating the systemOSD General settings OSD settings F2Navigating the OSD Selecting a computerSecurity Administrator Status a The Administrator canSupervisor Status S User Status UChanging the OSD hotkey Activating password protectionAutoskip 13 F7 Defaults Editing the Switch nameSerial port Changing the Keyboard languageEditing the computer name Ports settingsKeyboard KB Adding/changing a hotkey Hkey Time settingsScan SCN Label LBL Time out T/O Users Users settings windowOSD Help window F1 Security settings windowScanning computers- F4 Tuning F5Moving the label F6 Calling Black Box TroubleshootingShipping and Packaging Installing the software Connect the ServSwitch Panther SystemConnecting the Flash Upgrade cable Upgrading the firmwareUpgrading the firmware Starting and configuring the ServSwitch Panther UpdateButton or Box Function Verifying the version numbersOSD version number Updating the firmwareVerifying the SAM version number Open box Communication ErrorElectricity failure ResetOperating Systems Technical specificationsVGA Country WEB Site / E-MAIL Phone FAX Black Box Technical Support
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ServSwitch Panther, KV1116A, KV1106A specifications

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