Server video compensation
The video compensation for connected servers is achieved using the main menu. Although the compensation can be applied from any local, remote or global user port, it is best achieved using the local user port because this provides the most direct view of the server output. The compensation is achieved simply
by registering the link cable length, however, different cables can vary in their characteristics so it is often useful to ‘fine tune’ the compensation by eye.
Note: CATx cables below 10m (30 feet) give very little loss and so it is not normally necessary to be concerned about setting any server video compensation if short CATx cables are being used between the ServSwitch CX and the SAM for each server.
To apply server video compensation
1Place a server (connected via its SAM and category 5, 5e or 6 cable) into the highest resolution video mode at which it will be used.
2If possible, use a monitor and keyboard connected to the ServSwitch CX local user port.
3Display the ServSwitch CX main menu and use it to select the appropriate server.
Note: You must highlight the server name and press 
to select it.
4Press 
to access the compensation feature:
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SERVSWITCH CX
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Computer 1 | 01 | |
Computer 2 | 02 | |
Computer 3 | 03 | |
Computer 4 | 04 | |
Computer 5 | 05 | |
Computer 6 | 06 | |
Computer 7 | 07 | |
Computer 8 | 08 | |
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Ensure that the appropriate server is marked by the arrow - if it is not marked, the server is not correctly selected and the compensation will not be applied.
The value in the green area indicates the currently selected cable length.
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