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Figure 3.22: Diagnostics Warning Dialog Box

3.Click OK to begin diagnostics. -or-

Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without running a diagnostic test.

4.All users are disconnected and the Diagnostics dialog box displays.

5.As each test is finished, a pass (green circle) or fail (red x) symbol displays. The test is com- plete when the last test’s symbol displays.

Broadcasting to Servers

The analog user can simultaneously control more than one server in a system to ensure that all selected servers receive identical input. You can choose to broadcast keystrokes and/or mouse movements independently.

NOTE: You can broadcast to up to 16 servers at a time, one server per ARI port.

To access the Broadcast dialog box:

1.Press Print Screen. The Main dialog box will appear.

2.Click Setup - Broadcast. The Broadcast dialog box displays.

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Avocent 2015, 1415, 1515 manual Broadcasting to Servers, To access the Broadcast dialog box

1515, 1415, 2015 specifications

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