Apex Digital model 140DX manual Product Overview

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Product Overview

Features

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Apex OutLook Console Switch enables you to control large computer networks using a single keyboard, monitor, and mouse. On a single video screen, you can select from as many as 64 computers running different operating systems.

The 140DX supports 4 computers and one user, while the 180DX supports 8 computers and one user. Both 4 and 8 port switches use the OSCAR on-screen display (OSD) interface, which has intuitive menus for accessing each attached computer. Computers can be identified by name or number, enabling you to view and select server names that make sense to you.

A typical Apex OutLook Console Switch, also known as keyboard/monitor mouse (KMM) or keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) configuration, consists of the console (monitor, keyboard, and mouse), the switch unit, and the attached computers.

Additional OutLook Console Switches can be connected to the primary switch, called tiering, to increase computer access from 4 computers to as many as 64 computers. Tiering allows you to modify your OutLook Console Switch system as your network system needs change.

To switch between computers, type a command at the keyboard. The selected computer receives typed characters and displays its video output on the monitor. You can also use the mouse to interact with the graphic interface of the selected computer.

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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