ATEN Technology CL-1208, CL-1216 Switching Station Positions, Hot Plugging CPU Ports

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CL-1208 / CL-1216 User Manual

Hot Plugging

The CL-1208 / CL-1216 supports hot plugging - components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed:

Switching Station Positions

You can switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one. After you do, in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, you must reset the Station IDs in the OSD. See RESET STATION IDS, p. 35, for details.

Hot Plugging CPU Ports

In order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, you must manually reconfigure the OSD to reflect the new Port information. See the F3 SET (p. 30) and F4 ADM (p. 32), functions for details.

Note: If the computer’s Operating System does not support hot plugging, this function may not work properly.

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Contents CL-1208 CL-1216 2005-04-26 Packing List Basic PackageOptional Equipment 2005-04-26 Table of Contents Hotkey Operation About This Manual OverviewConventions Introduction Overview2005-04-26 Features Cables Hardware RequirementsComputers Function CS Part NumberIntroduction CL-1208 / CL-1216BL Front View Firmware Upgrade Switch During normal operation Selected Port LEDCL-1208 / CL-1216 Rear View For details. Do not attempt to use ordinary 15 pin 2005-04-26 Single Stage Installation Before you Begin2005-04-26 Daisy Chaining 2005-04-26 CL-1216 ACS-1216A 2005-04-26 Basic Operation Opening the ConsoleClosing the Console LCD OSD Configuration LCD ButtonsButton Function Adjustment Settings Setting ExplanationManual Port Switching Port SelectionSwitching Station Positions Hot PluggingHot Plugging CPU Ports Powering Off and Restarting Port ID Numbering OSD Operation OSD OverviewWEB Server Heading Explanation OSD NavigationOSD Main Screen Headings SN-PNOSD Functions F1 GotoF2 List Choice MeaningSetting Function F3 SETScroll Lock Scroll Lock or Ctrl Ctrl Scan CommandMode SCAN/SKIPF4 ADM + / . and Space View Ports AccessibleSET Quick PortsStation IDS ResetUpgrade FirmwareF5 SKP F6 BRC F7 Scan F8 Lout 2005-04-26 Hotkey Port Access Invoking Hotkey ModeSelecting the Active Port Press EnterSetting the Scan Interval Auto ScanningInvoking Auto Scan Skip Mode Hotkey Beeper Control Hotkey Summary Table 2005-04-26 Firmware Upgrade Utility Preparation Starting the Upgrade 2005-04-26 Firmware Upgrade Utility Upgrade Succeeded Upgrade FailedFirmware Upgrade Recovery 2005-04-26 CL-1216 + ACS-1216A Connection TablesCL-1208 + ACS-1208A MVsOSD Factory Default Settings Setting DefaultClear Login Information Rack Mounting Standard Rack MountingOptional Rack Mounting Left Appendix Specifications Function CL-1208 CL-1216Troubleshooting Limited WarrantyProblem Solution

CL-1216, CL-1208 specifications

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