Dell Console Switch manual Broadcast Dialog Box

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Figure 3-20. Broadcast Dialog Box

NOTE: Broadcasting Keystrokes - The keyboard state must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the <Caps Lock> and <Num Lock> modes must be the same on all keyboards. While the appliance attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously, some servers may inhibit and thereby delay the transmission.

NOTE: Broadcasting Mouse Movements - For the mouse to work accurately, all systems must have identical mouse drivers, desktops (such as identically placed icons) and video resolutions. In addition, the mouse must be in exactly the same place on all screens. Because these conditions are extremely difficult to achieve, broadcasting mouse movements to multiple systems may have unpredictable results.

To broadcast to selected servers:

1From the Broadcast dialog box, click to enable the mouse and/or keyboard check boxes for the servers that are to receive the broadcast commands.

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Press the <Up> or <Down> arrow keys to move the cursor to the target server. Then press <Alt><K> to select the keyboard check box and/or <Alt><M> to select the mouse check box. Repeat for additional servers.

2Click OK to save the settings and return to the Setup dialog box. Click X or press <Escape> to return to the Main dialog box.

3Click Commands. The Commands dialog box appears.

4Click the Broadcast Enable check box to activate broadcasting. The Broadcast Enable dialog box appears.

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Contents Console Switch Installer/User’s Guide Model Console Switch October Contents Appendices Appendix B Technical SpecificationsFigures Tables SIP Intelligent Module Console SwitchVideo Multiplatform SupportOscar Graphical User Interface SecurityFlash Upgradable Safety PrecautionsTiering Expansion General Rack Mounting of Systems Product Overview Getting Started Supplied with the Console SwitchAdditional Items Needed Console Switch Horizontal Installation Installing the Console SwitchBasic Console Switch Configuration Tiering Console Switches Console Switch Configuration with a Tiered Switch Legacy Switch Support Legacy Product Model Numbers Adding Legacy SwitchesTo add a legacy KVM switch Setting Up Your Console Switch System Viewing and Selecting Ports and Servers Controlling Your System at the Local User PortsOscar Interface Status Symbols SymbolDescription Viewing the Status of Your SwitchSelecting Servers Soft SwitchingOscar Interface Navigation Basics This Keystroke Does This Navigating the Oscar InterfaceOK button Configuring Oscar Interface MenusAssigning Server Names Setup Dialog BoxNames Dialog Box Devices Dialog Box Assigning Device TypesDevice Modify Dialog Box Changing the Display BehaviorOscar Status Flags FlagDescription Controlling the Status FlagFlag Dialog Box Set Position Flag Setting Console SecuritySelect Enable Screen Saver Displaying Version Information 11. Version Dialog Box 13. SIP Version Dialog Box Resetting a SIP14. SIP Version Dialog Box Resetting Your Keyboard and MouseScanning Your System 15. Commands Dialog Box16. Scan Dialog Box 17. Commands Dialog Box Running System DiagnosticsDiagnostic Test Details Description 18. Diagnostics Dialog BoxBroadcasting to Servers 19. Diagnostics Warning Message Box20. Broadcast Dialog Box 21. Broadcast Enable Dialog Box Changing Your Switch Mode 16-port Console Switch OnlySelect either Preemptive or Cooperative as your switch mode Basic Operation Upgrading Firmware Appendix a Flash UpgradesUpgrading the Console Switch Items Needed for the UpgradePossible Error Conditions SIP Status Dialog Box Upgrading the SIPClick SIP to view individual SIP version information SIP Version Dialog Box Dimensions Appendix B Technical SpecificationsTechnical Specifications Server Ports Update PortTechnical Specifications USA Notification Canadian Notification Appendix C NotificationsJapanese Approvals Taiwanese Approvals GS GOST-R Vcci CCC Saso Agency ApprovalsAppendices Index Tiering, 9 Version Information Displaying