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-or-

Double-click on a server’s name or port. -or-

Press Alt and the number of the server you wish to scan. You can select up to 16 servers from the entire list.

4.In the Scan Time box, type the number of seconds (from 3 to 99) of desired time before the scan moves to the next server in the sequence.

5.Click OK.

To remove a server from the scan list:

1.In the Scan dialog box, deselect the checkbox next to the server to be removed. -or-

Double-click on the server’s name or port. -or-

Click the Clear button to remove all servers from the scan list.

2.Click OK.

To start the scan mode:

1.If the OSD interface is not open, press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

2.Click Commands. The Commands dialog box displays.

Figure 4-15. Commands Dialog Box

NOTE:

Figure 4-15 shows the Commands screen for the administrator and local user when the Enable User Accounts feature is turned off. The restricted user will only have access to the Display Versions, Device Reset and Log Out buttons.

3.Select Scan Enable in the Commands dialog box.

4.Click X to close the Commands dialog box.

NOTE:

Scanning will begin when the Main dialog box or flag is displayed. Scanning is inhibited in any other OSD

interface dialog box.

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Contents KV21008A KV22008A KV22016A KV21008E KV22008E KV22016E Page ServSelect III cables SAMs Welcome to the ServSwitch FamilyKV21008A KV21008E KV22008A KV22008E KV22016A KV22016E European Union Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statements Japanese Compliance Statement Other Agency ApprovalsNormas Oficiales Mexicanas NOM Electrical Safety Statement Instrucciones DE SeguridadNOM Statement Table of Contents Specifications ServSelect III Product SpecificationsServselect Iiitm INSTALLER/USER Guide Features and Benefits Two-User Share ModeFlash upgradable VideoPlug and Play Cascading expansionSafety Precautions Example of a ServSelect III ConfigurationRackmount safety considerations To install the 1U switch mounting bracket Rack Mounting Your ServSelect III SwitchSupplied with the ServSelect III switch Getting StartedInstalling the ServSelect III Switch To connect a server using a SAM Basic ServSelect III Switch ConfigurationTo connect a server using a ServSelect III cable Connecting UsersCascading ServSelect III Switches To cascade multiple ServSelect III switchesAdding Legacy Switches ServSelect III Switch Configuration with a Cascaded SwitchTo add a legacy KVM switch ServSelect III Switch Configuration with Legacy KVM SwitchesSetting Up Your ServSelect III Switching System Servselect III INSTALLER/USER Guide Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers To access the Main dialog boxControlling Your System at the Analog Ports To select servers OSD Interface Status SymbolsSelecting servers To select the previous serverNavigating the OSD Interface OSD Interface Navigation BasicsAlt+Hotkey To access the Setup menu Configuring OSD Interface MenusSetup Features to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Servers To access the Names dialog box Assigning server namesTo assign names to servers To access the Devices dialog boxAssigning device types To assign a device type Devices Dialog BoxTo choose the default display order of servers To set up key sequences to launch the OSD interfaceTo access the Menu dialog box To set a Screen Delay Time for the OSD interfaceOSD Interface Status Flags To access the Flag dialog boxControlling the status flag To determine how the status flag is displayedSetting console security To access the Security dialog boxTo log in to your console To set or change the passwordTo password protect your console To enable local user accounts To disable local user accounts admin user onlyTo display version information Displaying Version InformationTo immediately turn on the screen saver Scanning Your System To add servers to the scan listTo start the scan mode To remove a server from the scan listRunning System Diagnostics To cancel scan modeDiagnostic Test Details To run diagnostic testsTo access the Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting to ServersTo broadcast to selected servers To turn broadcasting offTo enable Share Mode Changing Your Switch ModeSetting the Share Mode feature To access the Switch dialog boxBasic Operations Using Administrator Privileges To access the User Setup screen administrator onlyTo edit a user User Setup menu functions administrator onlyUser Edit menu administrator only User Access menu administrator only User Setup menu Delete administrator onlyAdvanced Operations To upgrade firmware Items needed for the upgradePossible error conditions Upgrading the ServSelectUpgrading the SAM firmware To simultaneously upgrade multiple SAMsTo upgrade SAM firmware individually Version Dialog Box SAM Load Dialog Box Page Page Page Customer Support Information Doc. No -598-501A

KV21008A, KV21008E, KV22016E, KV22008E specifications

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