Apex Digital model 140DX manual

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Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide

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ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS (CONTINUED)

Connecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up

If necessary, you can connect a primary unit to a secondary unit while the system is powered up. This technique can be used to isolate any problems with minimum disruption to the system.

When plugging a primary switch box into a secondary unit, first connect the mouse and keyboard cables, and then connect the video cable. This is important because the primary unit interprets the keyboard connection as the secondary unit’s power up. At this point, the primary unit sends initialization codes to the secondary unit, triggering device configuration.

See Chapter 5, Using OSCAR, for information on switching tiered systems.

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Apex Digital model 140DX manual Connecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up

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 Starting the Computers Configuring the Switch BOXStarting 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 Opening Oscar Advanced Menus Oscar Advanced Menu ScreenExiting 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 Scanning the Computers Canceling scan modeScanning 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 Displaying Version Information To display version information and device settingsDisplaying 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