Avocent SPC420 manual Unit Status Window, To change overview information for a target device

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Other types of Unit Overview windows may be supported by plug-ins; see the plug-in documentation for more information.

To change overview information for a target device:

1.In a Units View window containing target devices (see Accessing Units View windows on page 106), click on the name of a target device. The Unit Overview window will open.

2.Enter a name for the target device.

3.Enter a type for the target device.

4.Select a new icon for the target device using the arrows.

5.Click Save and then click Close. The Units View window will open. If you added a type that was not previously defined, it will appear under Target Devices in the side navigation bar.

To initiate a session with a target device from the Unit Overview window:

1.In a Units View window containing target devices (see Accessing Units View windows on page 106), click on the name of a target device. The Unit Overview window will open.

2.Click on the icon or name of the session type you wish to start.

To change the power state of a target device from the Unit Overview window:

NOTE: A user must have power control access rights and the target device must be connected to and powered by a supported power device; see Chapter 11 beginning on page 165.

1.In a Units View window containing target devices (see Accessing Units View windows on page 106), click on the name of a target device. The Unit Overview window will open.

2.Click the checkbox to the left of the power device outlet(s). To select all device outlets on the page, click the checkbox to the left of Connection at the top of the list.

3.Click On, Off or Cycle to power up, power down, or power cycle (power down and then power up) the power device outlets.

To change the name of a managed appliance from the Unit Overview window:

1.In a Units View window containing appliances (see Accessing Units View windows on page 106), click on the name of an appliance. The Unit Overview window will open.

2.Type a name for the managed appliance. (You cannot change the type.)

3.Click Save and then click Close. The Units View window will open.

Unit Status Window

To use the Unit Status window:

1.Click the Units tab, then click Unit Status in the side navigation bar.

2.The Unit Status window opens.