Apex Digital model 140DX manual Securing Server Access

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SECURING SERVER ACCESS (CONTINUED)

Blanking the Monitor without Locking the Console

To blank the monitor without locking the console:

1If you are in screen saver mode, press any key on your keyboard and then type your password if your console is password protected.

2In the Advanced Menus screen, highlight the Setup menu.

3Highlight Security and press ENTER. The Security Configura- tion screen appears.

4In the Security Configuration screen, press ENTER twice with the New Password and Repeat New fields empty.

5Highlight the settings you want to change and use the + or – key to adjust values.

6Highlight Test and press ENTER to start screen saver mode immediately.

This action overrides the use of a password. Pressing any key on the keyboard unlocks the console. Your computer will not be protected against unauthorized users.

Attention

Monitor damage can result from use of Energy Mode with monitors

that are not Energy Star-compliant.

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Contents OutLook Switch User Guide USA Safety Safety IBM Personal Computing Web sites Getting HELP, SERVICE, and InformationContents Updating the Firmware Product Overview OverviewFeatures FeaturesHYDR-002.EPS QUICK2START To Setup an 8-Port Switch Connect consoles to switch Power UP Your Switch System Rack Installation InstallationCable Lengths Using Locking Cable ConnectorsDisconnecting 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 Starting the Switch BOX Starting the Switch BOXPowering UP the System 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 PowerAlternative Configurations Alternative ConfigurationsTiered Switch Configuration Primary SecondaryConnecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up Oscar Selection Screen Launching OscarOscar 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 Flag Appearance Settings Values and Effects of Settings on Flag AppearanceScanning 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 Broadcasting to Tiered Configurations To turn off the broadcast modeTo 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 Capturing the Screen To capture the screen using the Print Screen keyUpdating the Firmware Updating FirmwareTo update firmware Troubleshooting Replace the console keyboard EffectCaps LOCK+SHIFT+CONTROL+ALT Mouse cable Check for loose mouse cable Switch selects Firmware Appendix SpecificationsEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Regulatory Compliance NoticesP e n d i General Requirements Power Cord SET RequirementsCountry-Specific Requirements Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide