QUICK2START | Apex Digital model 140DX instruction

QUICK2START

Set up the Switch System

To Set up an OutLook 4-Port Switch

A P E X O U T L O O K S W I T C H U S E R G U I D E

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information on the Apex User Guide CD.

Get up and running in a few easy steps. Follow the steps shown in the illustrations. Select the appropriate setup method for your switch.

Connect console to switch

OutLook 140DX

User console A

PS/2 reset button

DB9 serial port for updating firmware

Plug in power cord

Connect the servers

6

PS/2 keyboard, male

PS/2 mouse, male

HD15 video, male

11

Image 11

Apex Digital model 140DX manual QUICK2START

Contents

OutLook Switch User Guide USA Safety Safety IBM Personal Computing Web sites Getting HELP, SERVICE, and Information Contents Updating the Firmware Product Overview Overview Features Features HYDR-002.EPS QUICK2START To Setup an 8-Port Switch Connect consoles to switch Power UP Your Switch System Rack Installation Installation Cable Lengths Using Locking Cable Connectors To 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 To power up the system Starting the Switch BOXStarting the Switch BOX Powering UP the System Starting the Computers Configuring the Switch BOXStarting the Computers Resetting the Unit Unattended RebootUnattended Reboot Making Connections Under Power Making Connections Under Power Primary Secondary Alternative ConfigurationsAlternative Configurations Tiered Switch Configuration Connecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up Oscar Selection Screen Launching Oscar Oscar Selection Screen Oscar Status Port Symbols Oscar Status Port Symbols Command Summary Command Summary Exiting Oscar Oscar Advanced Menu ScreenOpening Oscar Advanced Menus Selecting Computers Selecting Computers Switching Tiered Systems Switching Tiered Systems To 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 Flag Appearance Settings Values and Effects of Settings on Flag Appearance Scanning 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 Broadcasting to Tiered Configurations To turn off the broadcast mode To broadcast to tiered configurations To turn off broadcast mode for a tiered configura- tion Securing Server Access Securing Server Access Security 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 Capturing the Screen To capture the screen using the Print Screen key Updating the Firmware Updating Firmware To update firmware Troubleshooting Replace the console keyboard Effect Caps LOCK+SHIFT+CONTROL+ALT Mouse cable Check for loose mouse cable Switch selects Firmware Appendix Specifications European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Regulatory Compliance Notices P e n d i General Requirements Power Cord SET Requirements Country-Specific Requirements Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide