Apex Digital model 140DX Starting the Switch BOX, Powering UP the System, To power up the system

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Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide

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STARTING THE SWITCH BOX

STARTING THE SWITCH BOX

It is important to turn on the switch box before turning on the computers because when the servers boot up, their drivers send device settings to the switch.

POWERING UP THE SYSTEM

To power up the system:

1Press the power switch located on the rear panel of the switch box to the on (1) position.

2Power up the computers. During startup, the switch box unit does the following:

!Identifies the mouse and keyboard and puts them into default states

!Switches to port 1 by default, and displays the number “1” in the status flag displayed on the monitor. If the status flag default setting has been changed to Names mode, the status flag displays the port name instead of the port num- ber. If a status flag is not shown on the monitor, make sure the computer is connected and powered up.

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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 LengthsTo properly disconnect the keyboard or mouse cable Disconnecting CablesDisconnecting Cables Connecting the Keyboard Cable in the Proper Sequence Connecting CablesConnecting Cables Statement Connecting the Cables Starting the Switch BOX Starting the Switch BOXPowering UP the System To power up the systemStarting the Computers Configuring the Switch BOXStarting the Computers Resetting the Unit Unattended RebootUnattended Reboot Making Connections Under Power Making Connections Under PowerAlternative Configurations Alternative ConfigurationsTiered Switch Configuration 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 SummaryExiting Oscar Oscar Advanced Menu ScreenOpening Oscar Advanced Menus Selecting Computers Selecting ComputersSwitching Tiered Systems Switching Tiered SystemsTo assign unique names to computers Assigning Unique Names to ComputersAssigning Unique Names to Computers I N G O S C a R Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide To change menu attributes Changing Menu AttributesChanging Menu Attributes Screen Appearance Settings To change status flag attributes Changing Status Flag AttributesChanging Status Flag Attributes Values and Effects of Settings on Flag Appearance Flag Appearance SettingsScanning the Computers Canceling scan modeScanning the Computers Setting a custom scan pattern To set a custom scan pattern Scanning the Computers To broadcast to selected computers Broadcasting CommandsBroadcasting Commands 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 Displaying Version Information To display version information and device settingsDisplaying Version Information To save the hardware settings Saving the Hardware SettingsSaving the Hardware Settings To reset the mouse and keyboard values Resetting the Mouse and KeyboardResetting the Mouse and Keyboard To assign a device type Assigning Specific Device TypesAssigning Specific Device Types 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