Chapter 5. Keyboard Port Operation

Select the Active Port

Each KVM port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 27). You can directly access any computer on the installation with a hotkey combination that specifies the port ID of the KVM port that a computer is connected to. To access a computer using hotkeys:

1.Invoke hotkey mode with the [Num Lock] + [-]or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.

2.Key in the port ID.

The port ID numbers display on the command line as you key them in. If you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.

3.Press [Enter].

After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated computer and you automatically exit hotkey mode.

Note: In hotkey mode, KVM focus will not switch to a port if an invalid switch or port number is entered. The hotkey command line will continue to display on the screen until you enter a valid switch and port number combination, or exit hotkey mode.

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