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Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide

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MAKING CONNECTIONS UNDER POWER

MAKING CONNECTIONS UNDER POWER

You can connect additional computers to the switch while it is powered up. When you power up the newly connected comput- ers, the switch recognizes them, and you can switch to the new computers without taking any additional steps.

You can also connect the mouse and/or keyboard to the switch while the system is powered up. When you connect a new device, the switch recognizes it and configures it to the settings of the currently selected computer. This technique allows failed devices to be replaced without having to restart the system.

Note

When new computers are added to the switch, or when existing connections are changed, the new configurations should be saved in

NVM by using the Snapshot command on the OSCAR Advanced menu. (See Chapter 5, Using OSCAR.)

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Apex Digital model 140DX manual Making Connections Under Power

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