IOGear GCS1758 user manual Port Selection

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Operation

´A computer attached to a First Stage unit has a one digit Port ID (from 1-4 for the CS-1754; from 1- 8 for the CS-1758), that corresponds to the CPU Port number that it is connected to.

´A computer attached to a Second Stage unit has a two digit Port ID. The first digit represents the CPU Port number on the First Stage unit that the Second Stage unit links back to; the second digit represents the CPU Port number on the Second Stage unit that the computer is connected to. For example, a Port ID of 2 3 would refer to a computer that is connected to CPU Port 3 of a Second Stage unit that links back to CPU Port 2 of the First Stage unit.

´Likewise, a computer attached to a Third Stage unit has a three digit Port ID. As in the previous example, a Port ID of 2 4 1 would refer to a computer that is connected to CPU Port 1 of a Third Stage unit, that links back to CPU Port 4 of a

Second Stage unit, which, in turn, links back to CPU Port 2 of the First Stage unit.

Port Selection:

The Miniview Ultra+ provides three methods to obtain instant access to any computer in your installation: Manual, Hotkey, and OSD.

Manual - Simply press the appropriate Port Selection Switch on the GCS1758’s front panel. After you press the switch, the Selected LED lights to indicate that the port has the KVM focus. The OSD (see p. 27) automatically switches to highlight the computer that you have selected.

Note:

1.On a cascaded installation, you must press the Port Selection switch on the GCS1758

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Contents MiniView Ultra+ Port Multi Platform KVM Switch Page Welcome Table of Contents Package Contents Overview Features System Requirements ConsoleComputers CablesIntroduction Front ViewIntroduciton Rear View Introduction Before you Begin InstallationSingle Stage Installation Installation Two Stage Installation Three Stage Installation Installation Hot Plugging Console Ports OperationHot Plugging CPU Ports Powering Off Port Selection Operation Hot Key Mode HKM Hotkey Port Access Auto Scan ModeHotkey Port Control Selecting the Active PortAlternate Hotkey Invocation Keys Alternate OSD Invocation Keys Miscellaneous Alternate Hotkey Invocation Keys Hotkey SummaryTableKeyboard Emulation Sun KeyboardMac Keyboard OSD Operation OSD OverviewOSD Navigation OSD Main Screen Headings OSD Functions F1 Goto F2 ListRights see p , for details F3 SETOSD Operation OSD Operation F4 ADM OSD Operation F7 Scan F8 Lout Firmware Upgrade Utility BeforeYou BeginStarting the Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Utility Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Succeeded Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery Appendix Miniview Ultra+ ConnectionTablesTroubleshooting Specifications Technical Support Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty Contact info