ATEN Technology CS-1708 user manual Hotkey Port Access, Selecting the Active Port

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CS-1708 / CS-1716 User Manual

Hotkey Port Access

Hotkey Port Access allows you to select which computer has the KVM focus. The CS-1708 / CS-1716 provides the following Hotkey Port Access features:

wSelecting the Active Port

wAuto Scan Mode

Selecting the Active Port:

You can bring the KVM focus to any computer with a hotkey combination that specifies its Port ID (see p. 14 for Port ID Numbering details):

1.Invoke HKM (see p. 15).

2.Key in the computer’s Port ID number.

The Port ID numbers display on the Command Line as you key them in. If you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.

3. Press [Enter].

The KVM focus switches to the computer associated with the specified Port ID, and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode.

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Contents CS-1708 CS-1716 2004-04-27 Packing List Contents OSD Operation Conventions Overview ChapterFeatures Introduction Computer Hardware RequirementsConsole CablesInstallation CS-1708 / CS-1716 Front ViewPower LED CS-1708 / CS-1716 Rear View Power Jack Single Stage Installation InstallationBefore you Begin 2004-04-27 Daisy Chaining 2004-04-27 Switching Station Positions Hot PluggingPowering Off and Restarting Port ID NumberingInvoking Hotkey Mode HKM Hotkey OperationHotkey Port Access Selecting the Active PortAuto Scan Mode Auto Scan PausedAlternate Hotkey Invocation Keys Hotkey ConfigurationAlternate OSD Invocation Keys Platform Setup Key OperationKey Operation Performs a USB reset Miscellaneous ActionsSun Keyboard Keyboard EmulationPC Keyboard Sun Keyboard Mac Keyboard PC Keyboard Mac KeyboardOSD Operation OSD OverviewOSD Navigation Heading Explanation OSD Main Screen HeadingsOSD Functions SN-PNF1 Goto Choice MeaningSetting Function F3 SETScan CommandMode SCAN/SKIPF4 ADM + / . % ’ ? and Space View Ports AccessibleSET Quick PortsStation IDS ResetUpgrade OperatingF5 SKP F6 BRC F7 Scan F8 Lout Firmware Upgrade Utility PreparationStarting the Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Utility 2004-04-27 Upgrade Succeeded Upgrade Failed Firmware Upgrade Recovery 2004-04-27 CS-1708 Master View Connection TablesCS-1716 MVs ComputersClear Login Information Rack Mounting Specifications Function CS-1708 CS-1716OSD Factory Default Settings Setting DefaultTroubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Action