Apex Digital model 140DX manual I N G O S C a R Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide

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ASSIGNING UNIQUE NAMES TO COMPUTERS (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Port numbering scheme

After you have specified a device type, the port numbering structure is reorganized so that the secondary ports display in OSCAR. Secondary ports have a different numbering scheme from the primary switch ports:

Primary port numbers:

Port 1, Port 2, Port 3, etc

Secondary port numbers:

Port 3-1, Port 3-2, Port 3-3, etc.

For Port 3-1, 3 indicates the number of the port on the primary switch and 1 is the number of the port on the secondary switch.

For more information, see “Devices Dialog Box” in the section

Operation and Configuration.

To identify servers by name, see “Names Dialog Box” in the section

Operation and Configuration.

5If necessary, repeat steps 3 and 4 for each computer in the system.

6Press ENTER to save the changes and exit the menu.

or

Press F10 to restore the default settings.

or

Press ESC to exit the menu without saving the changes.

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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 systemStarting the Computers Configuring the Switch BOXStarting 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 SummaryOpening Oscar Advanced Menus Oscar Advanced Menu ScreenExiting 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 SettingsScanning the Computers Canceling scan modeScanning 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 Displaying Version Information To display version information and device settingsDisplaying 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