Network Technologies PS/2 KVM operation manual User Access Functions, OSD Command Mode

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NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch

User Access Functions

Introduction

The OSD menu enables a user to name the CPUs connected to the KEEMUX and connect to them using that name from a single keyboard and mouse. The OSD is positioned on the user's monitor, displaying 8 CPU names at a time. The screen can be used for switching as well as editing the CPUs’ names. Through the OSD menu, the user can control the KEEMUX to cycle through all modes of operation: COMMAND, SCAN, BROADCAST and NORMAL. LEDs on the front panel will illuminate to indicate when these modes are enabled.

OSD Command Mode

If the OSD option is installed, when entering the Command Mode from the keyboard using the <Ctrl> + <`> (accent key),

the On Screen Display menu will automatically appear on the monitor in addition to illuminating the indicator LEDs on the KVM switch. This provides a visual way to control the KEEMUX using the keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

The list below describes the command functions available from the keyboard within the OSD mode of control after entering into Command Mode and while the COMMAND LED is illuminated:

Function:

Select the previous port

Select the next port

Enable/disable Scan Mode

Enable/disable Broadcast Mode

Enter Edit Mode

Enter Maintenance Mode

Display Help Menu (available with every control mode)

Keystroke:

Ctrl + S

Ctrl + B

Ctrl + E

Ctrl + M

F1

Figure 10- Command Mode menu

Sets scan time-out on each port

Selects a specific port

Enters Search Mode and adds a character to search string and selects the CPU’s name that matches best.

Selects the first port on the switch

Ctrl

+

T

-

(0-2)

-

(0-9)

-

(0-9)

(xxx from 002 to 255. ie. t002

would set the time-out period

 

x

x

x

for 2 seconds)

 

+

P

-

x

-

x

 

Ctrl

 

 

 

(0-9)

 

(0-9)

(Pxx would be P01, P02, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

A-Z

(Type any alphabetical or numeric character)

0-9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: The user must exit Command Mode to type

 

 

 

to a CPU.

 

 

 

Home

 

 

To exit Command Mode, either hold down any

 

 

 

touch-switch on the front panel for more than 2

 

 

 

seconds, OR press <ESC>.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents KEEMUX-Px Trademark Table of Contents Table of Figures Materials IntroductionAvailable Options LimitationsFeatures and Functions Make Connections InstallationPrepare To Connect Rear View of KEEMUX-P8 AT Style ConnectorLimitations Power UpCascading Cascaded Installation ConfigurationFront Panel Control Using the NTI Keemux PS/2 KVM SwitchCommand Functions Keystroke Increment Port Basic Command ModeKeyboard Control Keyboard PressNormal Mode Scan ModeBroadcast Mode User Login Mode Enabling the Security FeatureOSD Control Security OptionAdditional Modes Available With Security Administration ModeAdministrator Password User Name List System Access ListTab Esc Keystroke Ctrl EscKeystroke Ctrl + S Ctrl + B Ctrl + E Ctrl + M User Access FunctionsOSD Command Mode Press Ctrl for more functions OSD Command Mode Contd FunctionKeystrokeErase previous character Edit ModeEsc Enter Search ModeMaintenance Mode Activate security features Help ModeMaintenance Mode Cont’d FunctionKeystroke Baud Rate RS232 Connections and ConfigurationRemote Connection First Unit Second Unit Last Unit Unit Address and Loop BackRS232 Matrix-Y-1 CPU Serial Port Format RS Aacr Command ProtocolMain Options NTI Switch Control Program For Windows 9X, NT, 2000 And XPSerTest- RS232 Interface Test Program Ethernet Operations not applicable to this model Keyboard MappingFor models KEEMUX-Pxin a plastic case HOW to Disable Operating ModesClear the jumper block for configuration access Configuring The Jumper BlockDual Video Support Audio SupportWarranty Information Specifications for STRAIGHT-THROUGH RS232 Serial CableTroubleshooting

PS/2 KVM specifications

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