Contents | Apex Digital model 140DX instruction

C O N T E N T S Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide	6
CONTENTS
Safety	3
Getting Help	5
1 OVERVIEW	8
Product Overview	8
Features	9
2 QUICK START	11
3 RACK INSTALLATION	14
4 CABLING	15
Cable Lengths	15
Cable Locking Mechanism	15
Disconnecting Cables	16
Connecting Cables	17
Starting the Switch Box	20
Powering Up the System	20
Starting the Computers	21
Configuring the Switch Box	21
Unattended Reboot	22
Resetting the Unit	22
Making Connections Under Power	23
Alternative Configurations	24
5 USING OSCAR	26
Launching OSCAR	26
OSCAR Selection Screen	27
OSCAR Status Port Symbols	28

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Apex Digital model 140DX manual Contents

Contents

OutLook Switch User Guide USA Safety Safety Getting HELP, SERVICE, and Information IBM Personal Computing Web sites Contents Updating the Firmware Overview Product Overview Features Features HYDR-002.EPS QUICK2START To Setup an 8-Port Switch Connect consoles to switch Power UP Your Switch System Installation Rack Installation Using Locking Cable Connectors Cable Lengths 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 Powering UP the System Starting the Switch BOXStarting the Switch BOX 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 Tiered Switch Configuration Alternative ConfigurationsAlternative Configurations Primary Secondary Connecting Tiers while the System is Powered Up Launching Oscar Oscar Selection Screen 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 Values and Effects of Settings on Flag Appearance Flag Appearance Settings 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 To turn off the broadcast mode Broadcasting to Tiered Configurations 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 To capture the screen using the Print Screen key Capturing the Screen Updating Firmware Updating the Firmware To update firmware Troubleshooting Effect Replace the console keyboard Caps LOCK+SHIFT+CONTROL+ALT Mouse cable Check for loose mouse cable Switch selects Firmware Specifications Appendix Regulatory Compliance Notices European Union EMC Directive conformance statement P e n d i Power Cord SET Requirements General Requirements Country-Specific Requirements Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide