Apex Digital model 140DX F

Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 9

Introduction

FEATURES

You can use the OutLook Console Switch in various configura-

tions to connect from 4 to 64 servers.

The features of the OutLook Console Switch include:

!OSCAR – Displays system-related information on the moni-

tor, such as power-up test data and configuration menus.

!Programmable scanning – Evaluates system performance by

sequentially scanning any or all of the computers in the

system. Programmable scanning allows you to determine

which computers to include as well as the duration of the

connection.

!Configuration non-volatile memory (NVM) – Makes it easy

to set configuration information using commands entered

from the keyboard. The NVM stores the resulting configura-

tion until you decide to change the information, even if the

unit loses power.

!PS/2 device reset switch – Resets the unit without interrupt-

ing power to the system if the keyboard or mouse communi-

cation is disrupted.

!Password protection – Protects against unauthorized users by

providing a password option for security purposes.

!Switch firmware update – Allows quick and easy update

since the application code of the switch resides in NVM. The

port communications settings are automatically configured to

allow direct downloading from the connected computer.

FEATURES

Contents

Main Page CONTENTS 3 S Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide CONTENTS 4 SAFETY (CONTINUED) Pred intalciou tohto produktu si pretajte Informa n brorku o bezpenosti. G ETTING H ELP , S ERVICE , AND I Getting help, service, and information 1 C 2 3 4 5 6 7 CONTENTS (CONTINUED) 1 OVERVIEW P RODUCT O F FEATURES (CONTINUED) 6 Set up the Switch System Before installing this product, read the Safety Information on the Apex User Guide CD. QUICK START Page POWER UP YOUR SWITCH SYSTEM INSTALLATION R ACK I CABLING CABLE LENGTHS USING LOCKING CABLE CONNECTORS DISCONNECTING CABLES CONNECTING CABLES CONNECTING CABLES (CONTINUED) STATEMENT 1 CONNECTING CABLES (CONTINUED) Connecting the Cables STARTING THE SWITCH BOX POWERING UP THE SYSTEM STARTING THE COMPUTERS CONFIGURING THE SWITCH BOX UNATTENDED REBOOT RESETTING THE UNIT MAKING CONNECTIONS UNDER POWER ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATIONS (CONTINUED) 5 USING OSCAR LAUNCHING OSCAR OSCAR SELECTION SCREEN OSCAR STATUS PORT SYMBOLS Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 29 USING OSCAR C OMMAND S This section describes the key sequences that are used to activate OSCAR functions. OSCAR ADVANCED MENUS SCREEN OSCAR ADVANCED MENU SCREEN SELECTING COMPUTERS SWITCHING TIERED SYSTEMS ASSIGNING UNIQUE NAMES TO COMPUTERS ASSIGNING UNIQUE NAMES TO COMPUTERS (CONTINUED) CHANGING MENU ATTRIBUTES Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 36 USING OSCAR CHANGING MENU ATTRIBUTES (CONTINUED) CHANGING STATUS FLAG ATTRIBUTES VALUES AND EFFECTS OF SETTINGS ON FLAG APPEARANCE CHANGING STATUS FLAG ATTRIBUTES (CONTINUED) SCANNING THE COMPUTERS Page SCANNING THE COMPUTERS (CONTINUED) BROADCASTING COMMANDS Page Page Page Page Page Page SECURING SERVER ACCESS (CONTINUED) DISPLAYING VERSION INFORMATION SAVING THE HARDWARE SETTINGS RESETTING THE MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ASSIGNING SPECIFIC DEVICE TYPES CAPTURING THE SCREEN CAPTURING THE SCREEN UPDATING FIRMWARE U PDATING THE F To update firmware: TROUBLESHOOTING Page Page Page Page Page APPENDIX A Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 64 Appendix B Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Class A Statement Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement Avis de conformit la rglementation d'Industrie Canada Australia and New Zealand Class A statement Page C Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide 67 Appendix Country-Specific Requirements Use the following table to identify the appropriate accredited agency in your country. Before installing this product, read the Safety Information on the Apex User Guide CD.