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The Functions menu contains a collection
of procedures that affect various aspects of
ServSwitch CX operation. Only the Admin
user is granted access to all functions, other
users are offered only the following options:
• Restore Standard Mouse,
• Restore Intellimouse,
• Power control - only servers to which a
user has access rights can be switched.
Power Control
The options within this section are usable only when the ServSwitch CX is used
in conjunction with one or more external power switch units. For more details
see: power switching connections, configuration, operation (via menu) or
operation (via viewer)
Switch Server ON
Select this option to power on one or more servers.
Switch Server OFF
Select this option to power off one or more servers.
Edit Power ON String
Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the ServSwitch CX
to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch servers on.
Edit Power OFF String
Select this option to alter the special codes that are sent from the ServSwitch CX
to the connected power switch(es) in order to switch servers off.
Send Data to RS232 port
This option is used to save ServSwitch CX configuration information to a
specially connected server. A temporary link must be made using the COM1/
UPGRADE port at the rear of the ServSwitch CX and the server must run a custom
routine available from Black Box. The resulting download file can be optionally
edited (using Microsoft Excel) and/or reloaded into the ServSwitch CX. This
option is especially useful in complex cascade arrangements where many servers
are attached. See Saving and restoring configuration settings for more
details.
Read Data from RS232 port
This option is used to reload configuration information into the ServSwitch CX
from a specially connected server. See above for more details.
SERVSWITCHCX
Functions
RestoreStandardMouse
RestoreIntellimouse
PowerControl
ConfigureIP port
ResettoFactoryDefaults
SendDatato RS232port
ReadDatafromRS232port
Enter-RunFunction
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To get here
1 From a local, remote or global keyboard,
log on as a standard (limited options) or
‘admin’ user.
2 Press (hotkeys can change).
3 Press to select ‘More menus’.
4 Select ‘Functions’.
Restore Standard Mouse
This option is used to resume standard mouse operation if it has ceased to
operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the ServSwitch
CX. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.
Restore Intellimouse
This option is used to resume Microsoft Intellimouse operation if it has ceased to
operate, for instance, if it has been connected without rebooting the ServSwitch
CX. See Hot plugging and mouse restoration for more details.
Configure IP port
ServSwitch CX with IP models only. Displays a sub menu containing options
related specifically to IP network and modem/ISDN port features. See Configure
IP port for details.
Reset to Factory Defaults
Returns all key settings within the ServSwitch CX to their original states.
WARNING: This function will clear all server and user lists that are stored within
the ServSwitch CX.
When this option is selected, you must press to confirm the action. The internal
data will be rewritten and a completion message displayed after a short period.