Chapter 5. Administration
Broadcasting Commands
In Broadcast mode, super administrators can broadcast commands from the KVM console keyboard to all available computers in the installation. Broadcast mode 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.
While Broadcast mode is in effect:
A speaker symbol appears before the port ID display of the KVM port that currently has the KVM console focus.
Other KVM consoles will not be able to control the computers; however, they will be able to access the KVM ports to view the computers.
Mouse commands will not be broadcast.
A message displays across the bottom of the super administrator’s screen that Broadcast mode is in effect.
If the super administrator that invoked Broadcast mode is idle for longer than the period of time set with the Idle Timeout function, Broadcast mode is canceled. (See Set Idle Timeout, page 28, for details.)
If the super administrator that invoked Broadcast mode invokes the OSD for more than 30 seconds, Broadcast mode is canceled.
To enable Broadcast mode:
1.From the Administration menu, choose Super Adm Configuration > Broadcast. The Broadcast screen appears.
2. Select Enable, and then click Save. Broadcast mode is enabled.
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