Minicom Advanced Systems DX System manual HotKey keyboard

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USER GUIDE

2.Click a Server port. The Computer port configuration box appears, see Figure 42.

Figure 42 Computer port configuration box

Name – Type a name for the connected device, it appears below the device in the Servers window.

Type – Select Generic KVM port.

Timeout – You can change the timeout period or check the Infinitive box to disable the timeout feature.

KB Mode – Select the appropriate keyboard mode. By default the keyboard mode is set to PS/2 for Intel based computers.

For the other systems set the KB mode as follows:

∙U1 for HP UX

∙U2 for Alpha UNIX, SGI, Open VMS

∙U3 for IBM AIX

Hotkey - When configuring the output ports of a Legacy switch you must define the hotkey to access the server. See the switch’s User guide for the correct hotkey.

To input the hotkey:

1. Click . The HotKey keyboard appears. See Figure 43

Figure 43 HotKey keyboard

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Contents DX System User Guide Table of Contents Creating/editing Users and Groups Upgrading from V1.9 to DX Central Update Technical precautions WelcomeTrademarks Introduction FeaturesSystem components Pre-installation guidelinesAvoiding general rack mounting problems Elevated operating ambient temperatureReduced airflow Mechanical loadingCircuit overloading DX Central DX system outlineUSB DX User unitsRack mounting the XRICCs Rack mounting the DX central and User unitsRack mounting the RICCs Connecting the DX systemConnecting an optional local computer to a DX User Connecting servers to the DX CentralXricc power supply DX Central Connecting a Ricc or Xricc PS/2Ricc / Xricc Connecting an Xricc SUNConnecting an Xricc RS232 Connecting an Xricc USBConnecting the DX User to an RS232 Terminal Connecting the CAT5 cablesTerminal Power managementCascading DX Central units Connecting Legacy KVM switchesDX Central Secondary level Connecting with an Ethernet Crossover cableCheck Cascaded DX configuration Configuring the primary and slave unitsDX Network Configuration Before logging in you must configure the slavesChanging the cascade status Connecting the DX Users when cascadingPowering on the system Configuration wizard non-DX cascaded systemConnecting servers/devices in a cascaded system Logging Configuring the DX systemAuto detecting system components DX System Configuration windowGeneral tab elements Computer Port Configuration boxApplying changes RS232 Terminal settingsConfiguring individual input ports DX Central 1st level Cascaded DX Central unitsLeft Port No This is the Server port number DX System Cascade Inputs Cascaded Legacy switchesAdd New KVM Device box Adding a Legacy switch typeTo Server Properties box Method aCascade Inputs box Method BConfiguring the server ports HotKey keyboard Power device settings box elements Configuring a Power management deviceAdd New Power Profile box Add New Power profile box elementsConfiguring the connected servers Dual Power devices Other settings to configureAdmin User name Settings 11.6.3 IP/Cascade Settings Creating/editing Users and Groups Group Access rights Creating Groups Toolbar buttonsGeneral information tab elements Creating Users Editing Group access rightsAdd New User box Users and Groups Details view Arranging devicesIcon Meaning Servers windowCreating a new folder Servers/devices display options Saving changesDeleting and renaming folders Adding devices to a folderAccessing devices Scanning a group of servers Power on/off, rebootAdjusting the picture quality Disconnect User Connecting to a local computerSystem requirements for the DX Central Update program Connect PrivateDX Central IP address Running the DX Central UpdateDX Central Update ∙ Ricc PS/2 Updating the DX User and XRICCS/RICCsUpdate window DDC buttons Events logLog window Configuring Log TrapsTroubleshooting Resetting the DX Central Clearing the LogSaving the Log SUN key Combo key USB / SUN Combo keysTechnical specifications SystemDX units SUN USB Terminal hotkeysUser guide feedback Germany France Italy DX System