APC AP9268 manual APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide

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APC KVM Switch Installer/User Guide

Symptom

Action

 

 

OSD menu does not “pop-up”

Verify that you are pressing the Control key twice

 

within one second. If the problem persists, contact

 

APC Technical Support.

 

 

Unable to change channels

Verify that the channel is powered. Check the

using OSD

address configured in OSD. If the computer is

 

powered and the address is correct, call APC

 

Technical Support.

 

 

Administrator password is

Call Technical Support.

forgotten

 

 

 

User password is forgotten

Contact your system administrator.

 

 

General Keyboard/Video

If the building has 3-phase AC power, ensure

Problems

that the computer, the APC KVM Switch and the

 

monitor are on the same phase. Best results are

 

obtained when they are on the same circuit.

 

Use only APC supplied cable. APC warranties

 

do not apply to damage resulting from user sup-

 

plied cable.

 

Do not use a 2-wire extension cord in any APC

 

product configuration.

 

Test AC outlets at computer, APC KVM Switch and

 

monitor for proper polarity and grounding.

 

Use only with grounded outlets at the computer,

 

APC KVM Switch and monitor. When using a

 

backup power supply (UPS), power the computer,

 

APC KVM Switch and the monitor off the supply.

 

 

Poor Video Quality

Verify that the length of Category 5 cable

at Remote User

between the APC KVM Switch and Remote User

 

is 500 ft or less. Make sure the video connectors

 

at both ends are firmly seated. Make sure that the

 

Category 5 connectors are properly inserted. Make

 

sure that the modular plugs on the Category 5

 

cable were properly crimped onto the cable.

 

 

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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 AccountSetup Port Operations Switch SelectionFlash Upgrades Remote UserAdvanced 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 Turning Scanning On and Off From the OSD menuWith the Scan Button Scanning by List To add a channel to the Scan 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