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Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide

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STARTING THE COMPUTERS

STARTING THE COMPUTERS

During startup, the computers send device settings to the switch box. The unit then generates standard responses to these commands and allows the computers to boot successfully without being physically connected to the keyboard, monitor, or mouse. As the switch generates these responses, it determines the appropriate settings for each computer. Once the switch is installed, you can save these settings to non-volatile memory (NVM) using the Snapshot command in the OSCAR Advanced menu. See Chapter 5, Using OSCAR for additional information.

CONFIGURING THE SWITCH BOX

When you first turn on the switch box, no configuration is needed for basic switching operation (see Chapter 5). To config- ure the unit to meet your specific needs, such as assigning unique names for the computers or displaying the computers by their assigned names or port numbers, see Chapter 5, Using

OSCAR.

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Apex Digital model 140DX manual Starting the Computers, Configuring the Switch BOX

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 Disconnecting 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 system Configuring the Switch BOX Starting the ComputersStarting the Computers Unattended Reboot Unattended RebootResetting the Unit Making Connections Under Power Making Connections Under Power Alternative Configurations Alternative ConfigurationsTiered Switch Configuration Primary Secondary 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 Oscar Advanced Menu Screen Opening Oscar Advanced MenusExiting Oscar Selecting Computers Selecting Computers Switching Tiered Systems Switching Tiered Systems Assigning 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 Appearance Canceling scan mode Scanning the ComputersScanning 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 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 To display version information and device settings Displaying Version InformationDisplaying 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 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