APC AP9268 manual APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide

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APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide

Symptom

Action

 

 

Mouse is inoperable on one

If the mouse is inoperable on a channel, try the mouse

computer channel

reset command <MR> or <MW> with that PC

 

selected. (For instructions on command mode, see ‘Basic

 

Operations’.)

 

Verify that the cables from the computer to the APC

 

KVM Switch are connected properly.

 

Make sure that you have keyboard/mouse privileges for

 

that channel.

 

Verify that the mouse driver and application are

 

configured properly for mouse support.

 

Verify that the computer works properly with a mouse

 

connected directly to it. If the problem persists, contact

 

APC Technical Support.

 

 

Mouse is inoperable on all

Verify that the mouse is plugged into the correct PS/2

computer channels

port on the back of the APC KVM Switch.

 

Try the mouse reset command <MR> or try the ‘Reset

 

PS/2 Standard Mse/Kbd’ command from the OSD

 

Command Menu for computers using PS/2 mice. Use

 

<MW> or ‘Reset PS/2 wheel Mse/Kbd’ for computers

 

using the Microsoft IntelliMouse. (For instructions on

 

command mode, see the ‘Basic Operations’ chapter.)

 

Verify that the mouse works when connected directly

 

to a computer.

 

Cycle power to the APC KVM Switch unit. (You do

 

not have to power down your computers for this.) If the

 

mouse remains inoperable, power down all attached

 

computers, cycle power on the APC KVM Switch, then

 

repower the computers. If the problem persists, contact

 

APC Technical Support.

 

 

Remote Video is

Verify the remote monitor capabilities are equal to

unrecognizable

or greater than the local monitor capabilities. Plug and

 

Play video is only supported on the local video port.

 

 

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Contents For use in the United States English APC KVM SwitchCanadian Department of Communications Statement FCC StatementRack Mount Safety Considerations APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Table of Contents Multiplatform Product Overview Feature OverviewPlug and play Compatibility Push-button & keyboard switchingConnecting your Local Peripherals Basic InstallationIf you are using Remote PS/2 peripherals Connecting your Remote PeripheralsCable Description Length Connecting Computers to the APC KVM Switch APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Attaching Multiple Switch Units Advanced InstallBasic Operations- Overview ESC Keyboard ControlKey Sequence Action Keyboard SwitchingKey Sequence Action System Control and MaintenanceOn-Screen Display Operations Activating OSD OSD Window APC KVM SwitchCommand Menu Basic Channel Maintenance Deleting an Existing Channel Editing Channel Names and AddressesID Window Setting the ID Window Dwell Time Differences between Secure and Non-Secure Operating Modes Administrator FunctionsSetting Up Additional Users Creating the Administrator AccountRemote User Switch SelectionSetup Port Operations Flash UpgradesAdvanced Operation- Multiuser Operation Independent AccessMulti Chassis Operation Shared AccessIndependent Access Options PS/2 Keyboard to Sun Computer Keyboard TranslationAPC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Channel Scanning Choosing a scan method From the OSD menu Turning Scanning On and OffWith the Scan Button To add a channel to the Scan List Scanning by ListTo delete a channel from the Scan List Specifications PowerSpecifications for Remote User Receiver AP9279 Flash Upgrading Appendices Troubleshooting Try going into command mode again. If APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide Appendices APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide If Problems Persist Limited Warranty General policy Examples of life-support devices Life Support PolicyAPC Worldwide Customer Support