Chapter 2: Overview

Table 2-27. Extender recognized.

Symbol Description

Port connected to a CPU unit

Port connected to a CON unit

Port connected to a USB 2.0 CPU unit

Port connected t a USB 2.0 CON unit

Port is configured as a CON port for customer-specific applications.

Port is configured as a CPU port for customer-specific applications.

•Red framed ports are defined as “fixed” (for example, for USB 2.0 connections).

•The port with four static blue squares is currently selected.

•If a port is selected, all the other ports will be shown transparently, except for those ports that are connected to the currently selected port. To clear a selected port, press the “Clear Selection” button.

•If there is a red cross shown on a port when switching by the matrix view, the console chosen to be connected does not have access rights to the respective CPU at this port.

NOTE: To show the extender information of the currently selected port in the right part of the working area, press the left mouse button.

The information in Table 2-28 is available:

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