Apex Digital model 140DX manual Statement

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Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide

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CONNECTING CABLES (CONTINUED)

STATEMENT 1

DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

–Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

–Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.

–Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.

–When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.

–Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.

–Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

–Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To Connect:		To Disconnect:
1.	Turn everything OFF.	1.	Turn everything OFF.
2.	First, attach all cables to devices.	2.	First, remove power cords from outlet.
3.	Attach signal cables to connectors.	3.	Remove signal cables from connectors.
4.	Attach power cords to outlet.	4.	Remove all cables from devices.
5.	Turn device ON.

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Contents OutLook Switch User Guide USA Safety Safety Getting HELP, SERVICE, and Information IBM Personal Computing Web sitesContents Updating the Firmware Overview Product OverviewFeatures FeaturesHYDR-002.EPS QUICK2START To Setup an 8-Port Switch Connect consoles to switch Power UP Your Switch System Installation Rack InstallationUsing Locking Cable Connectors Cable LengthsDisconnecting Cables Disconnecting CablesTo properly disconnect the keyboard or mouse cable Connecting Cables Connecting CablesConnecting the Keyboard Cable in the Proper Sequence Statement Connecting the Cables Powering UP the System Starting the Switch BOXStarting the Switch BOX To power up the systemConfiguring the Switch BOX Starting the ComputersStarting the Computers Unattended Reboot Unattended RebootResetting the Unit Making Connections Under Power Making Connections Under PowerTiered Switch Configuration Alternative ConfigurationsAlternative Configurations Primary SecondaryConnecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up Launching Oscar Oscar Selection ScreenOscar Selection Screen Oscar Status Port Symbols Oscar Status Port SymbolsCommand Summary Command SummaryOscar Advanced Menu Screen Opening Oscar Advanced MenusExiting Oscar Selecting Computers Selecting ComputersSwitching Tiered Systems Switching Tiered SystemsAssigning Unique Names to Computers Assigning Unique Names to ComputersTo assign unique names to computers I N G O S C a R Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide Changing Menu Attributes Changing Menu AttributesTo change menu attributes Screen Appearance Settings Changing Status Flag Attributes Changing Status Flag AttributesTo change status flag attributes Values and Effects of Settings on Flag Appearance Flag Appearance SettingsCanceling scan mode Scanning the ComputersScanning the Computers Setting a custom scan pattern To set a custom scan pattern Scanning the Computers Broadcasting Commands Broadcasting CommandsTo broadcast to selected computers To turn off the broadcast mode Broadcasting to Tiered ConfigurationsTo broadcast to tiered configurations To turn off broadcast mode for a tiered configura- tion Securing Server Access Securing Server AccessSecurity Configuration Settings Turning off the Screen Saver To turn off the screen saver Securing Server Access To display version information and device settings Displaying Version InformationDisplaying Version Information Saving the Hardware Settings Saving the Hardware SettingsTo save the hardware settings Resetting the Mouse and Keyboard Resetting the Mouse and KeyboardTo reset the mouse and keyboard values Assigning Specific Device Types Assigning Specific Device TypesTo assign a device type To capture the screen using the Print Screen key Capturing the ScreenUpdating Firmware Updating the FirmwareTo update firmware Troubleshooting Effect Replace the console keyboardCaps LOCK+SHIFT+CONTROL+ALT Mouse cable Check for loose mouse cable Switch selects Firmware Specifications AppendixRegulatory Compliance Notices European Union EMC Directive conformance statementP e n d i Power Cord SET Requirements General RequirementsCountry-Specific Requirements Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide