Functions

The Functions menu contains a collection of procedures that affect various aspects of ServSwitch CX operation. Only the Admin user is granted access to all functions, other users are offered only the following options:

•Restore Standard Mouse,

•Restore Intellimouse,

•Power control - only servers to which a user has access rights can be switched.

To get here

1From a local, remote or global keyboard, log on as a standard (limited options) or ‘admin’ user.

2Press (hotkeys can change).

3Press to select ‘More menus’.

4Select ‘Functions’.

SERVSWITCH CX

Functions

Restore Standard Mouse Restore Intellimouse Power Control Configure IP port Reset to Factory Defaults Send Data to RS232 port Read Data from RS232 port

Enter-Run Function

-Up -Down Esc-Quit

Power Control

The options within this section are usable only when the ServSwitch CX is used in conjunction with one or more external power switch units. For more details see: power switching connections, configuration, operation (via menu) or operation (via viewer)

Switch Server ON

Select this option to power on one or more servers.

Switch Server OFF

Select this option to power off one or more servers.

Edit Power ON String

Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the ServSwitch CX to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch servers on.

Edit Power OFF String

Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the ServSwitch CX to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch servers off.

Send Data to RS232 port

This option is used to save ServSwitch CX configuration information to a specially connected server. A temporary link must be made using the COM1/

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Restore Standard Mouse

This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the ServSwitch CX. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.

Restore Intellimouse

This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the ServSwitch CX. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.

Configure IP port

ServSwitch CX with IP models only. Displays a sub menu containing options related specifically to IP network and modem/ISDN port features. See Configure IP port for details.

Reset to Factory Defaults

Returns all key settings within the ServSwitch CX to their original states.

WARNING: This function will clear all server and user lists that are stored within the ServSwitch CX.

When this option is selected, you must press to confirm the action. The internal data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period.

UPGRADE port at the rear of the ServSwitch CX and the server must run a custom routine available from Black Box. The resulting download file can be optionally edited (using Microsoft Excel) and/or reloaded into the ServSwitch CX. This option is especially useful in complex cascade arrangements where many servers are attached. See Saving and restoring configuration settings for more details.

Read Data from RS232 port

This option is used to reload configuration information into the ServSwitch CX from a specially connected server. See above for more details.

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