APC AP9258, AP9254 manual Push-button and keyboard switching

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Push-button and keyboard switching

In addition to using the on-screen menus, you can switch computer channels in one of three easy ways: via the APC KVM Switch channel push-buttons, with the Scan button or with a simple keyboard sequence.

ÒKeep AliveÓ feature

APC KVM SwitchÕs ÒKeep AliveÓ feature allows attached servers to power the unit in the event of a switch power failure. This prevents attached computers from locking up and keeps you from losing time and data.

Built-in scanning capabilities

A built-in scanning feature allows you to automatically monitor, or scan, your computers without intervention. When keyboard activity is detected, scanning is suspended until all activity stops. Scanning then resumes with the next channel in sequence.

Status indicator LEDs

Indicator LEDs give you constant readings on the status of your APC KVM Switch unit. Status, scanning and channel LEDs take the guesswork out of system operation and diagnostics.

A typical APC KVM Switch configuration is shown below.

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Contents KVM Switch FCC Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Table of Contents Page Product Overview Feature Overview Expansion for up to 64 computersPush-button and keyboard switching Compatibility Installation Basic Installation Connecting your PeripheralsConnecting Computers to the APC KVM Switch Rack Mount Installation Advanced Installation Attaching Multiple APC KVM Switch UnitsBasic Operations Overview Keyboard Control ESCKeyboard Switching Key Sequence ActionSystem Control and Maintenance ActionOSD Operations Activating OSD APC KVM Switch OSD WindowCommand Menu Basic Channel Maintenance Adding New Channels base unit onlyAdding New Channels with a cascaded unit Deleting an Existing Channel Changing Channel Names and AddressesOperation Procedure ID WindowChanging the Size, Colour and Position of the ID Window Setting the ID Window Dwell Time Multiple User Logins Administrator FunctionsAdministrator Password Differences between Secure and Non-secure Operating ModesCreating the Administrator Password Setting the Administrator Logout TimePush-Button and Hot-Key Channel Selection Setting up additional users Channel Scanning Choosing a scan method Turning Scanning On and Off Setting the Scanning OrderWith the Scan Button non-secure mode only From the OSD menuSetting the Scanning Dwell Time For Sequential ScanningFor Alphanumeric Scanning Scanning and Security Specifications Pairing Initial ConfigurationsSelect Unit Configuration Tiered Default Paired Master Pairing Connections User Adding New Channels with Paired Units Uninstalling Pairing Troubleshooting Symptom ActionSymptom Action Symptom Action Symptom Action Symptom Action If Problems Persist Limited Warranty W. a p c c . c o m