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When used in conjunction with optional power switch boxes, the ServSwitch
CX with IP allows you complete remote control over the connected servers. The
primary function of the power switching option is to remotely power down and
reset servers that are failing to respond.
To switch a server on or off
1 Select the on-screen menu in one of three ways:
• By simultaneously pressing and then releasing .
Note: The and hotkeys may have been changed. If the
combination fails to work, then please contact the system administrator
for details.
• By pressing the middle and right buttons of a three button mouse, or
• By selecting port using the front panel buttons
If you are not already logged in, do so now.
2 Switch to the server port that needs to be switched on or off.
Note: If the server is still responding, try to shut it down normally before
attempting a power switch operation.
3 Display again the on screen menu and press to select ‘More menus’.
4 The ‘Functions’ option should be highlighted, press .
5 Highlight ‘Power Control’ and press .
6 Highlight either ‘Switch Server ON’ or ‘Switch Server OFF’ as necessary and
press . A warning message with two options will be displayed:
7 Press to confirm or to confirm and exit. The latter option clears the
menu so that, if required, you can be ready to enter any escape sequences
that are needed by the server (to access its BIOS setup area), during the
bootup sequence.
User preferences and functionsIn addition to customising the reminder banner as described earlier, you can
also:
• Change the colour of the on screen menu,
• Select the screen saver style,
• Restore mouse operation, or
• Perform power control functions.
All of these options are discussed within Appendix 1.