
3. Basic Operation
Port ID Numbering
Each KVM port on the installation is assigned a unique Port ID. The Port ID is made up of two parts: a Station Number, and a Port Number:
The Station Number – is a two digit number which reflects the switch's position in the daisy chain sequence.
Note: 1. The first station CL1008 / CL1016 has a station number of 01. The first daisy chained unit has a station number of 02, etc.
2.The daisy chained switches have front panel LEDs that display their station IDs.
The Port Number – is a two digit number which reflects the port on the station that the computer is connected to.
The station number precedes the Port Number.
Station and port numbers from
For example, a computer attached to Port 6 of Station 12 would have a port ID of
Port Selection
The CL1008 / CL1016 provides three port selection methods you can use to access the computers on the installation: manual; OSD menus, and hotkey. Manual port switching is discussed below; OSD operation is discussed in the next chapter; hotkey port selection is discussed in Chapter 5.
Manual Port Switching
Press a switch to bring the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
Press buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for two seconds to perform a keyboard and mouse reset.
Press buttons 7 and 8 (CL1008), or 15 and 16 (CL1016) simultaneously for two seconds to invoke Auto Scan Mode (see p. 37).
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