CL1008 / CL1016 User Manual

F6: BRC

F6 is an administrator only function. When this function is in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to all available computers on the installation.

This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software, etc.

BRC works in conjunction with the F2 LIST function. The LIST function (see page 25), is used to broaden or narrow the focus of which ports appear on the OSD main screen. When you broadcast a command, it only goes to the ports currently selected to be listed on the OSD main screen.

ŠWhile BRC mode is in effect:

ŠA speaker symbol appears before the port ID display of the port that currently has the console focus.

ŠThe mouse will not function normally. You must exit BRC mode in order to regain control of the mouse.

ŠTo exit BRC mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD hotkey), then press [F6], to turn BRC mode off.

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