Chapter 3. Basic Operation
Hot Plugging
The KL1116 supports hot plugging - components can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed:
Switching Station Positions
You can switch station positions by simply unplugging from the old parent and plugging into a new one. After you do, in order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, you must reset the Station IDs in the OSD.
See RESET STATION IDS, page 36, for details.
Hot Plugging Ports
In order for the OSD menus to correspond to the change, you must manually reconfigure the OSD to reflect the new Port information. See the F3 SET (page 32) and F4 ADM (page 34), functions for details.
Note: If you have shut down more than one station, power up the highest station first and work your way down to the lowest one.
Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to Power Off one of the units, unplug its power cable from the rear panel.
Before starting it back up you must do the following:
1.Shut down all the computers that are attached to it.
Note: You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the Keyboard Power On function. Otherwise the switch will still receive power from the computers.
2.Wait 10 seconds, then plug the Station back in.
3.After the Station is up, Power On the computers.
Note: If you have shut down more than one station, power up the highest station first and work your way down to the lowest one.
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