Host configuration
This page provides the opportunity to configure various details for each of the host systems that may be connected to the ServSwitch CX with IP via one or more KVM switch units. There are 128 entries, each of which can be configured with a name, the permitted users, the hot key combinations required to switch to it and, if required, appropriate power control commands.
Add entry for unrecognised host
When selected, any systems visited that are not specified in the Hosts list, will be added to the list. Use with care when visiting complex cascaded systems.
Erase Host Configuration
Removes all hosts from the list.
To get here
1Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user.
2Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner.
3Click the ‘Host configuration’ option.
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To create a new host entry
1 Click one of the host entries to reveal a Host configuration dialog.
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| Name | | |
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| Enter the name that will be displayed in the viewer window when you |
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| click the Host button. |
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| Users |
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| Select the users that will be permitted to connect to this host. Either |
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| enter * to allow all users or a list of users separated by commas (e.g. |
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| admin, nigel, andy, steve). | | |
| KVM Port | ||
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| Declare the Port Direct address that will link with the required host |
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| system. See Port Direct for details. |
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| A list of valid hotkey codes are given in Appendix 8. |
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| Power On |
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| Enter the code required to make an attached power control unit apply | | |
| Enter the code required to make an attached power control unit remove | ||
| power to the selected host. See Power switching configuration for |
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| details. |
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| Power Off |
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| power from the selected host. See Power switching configuration for |
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| details. |
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2 | Enter the required information in each field. | | |
3 | Click the OK button. | ||
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