CHAPTER 4: BASIC OPERATIONS

The status of each target device in the switching system is indicated by one or more status symbols in the right column. The following table describes the status symbols.

OSD interface status symbols

Symbol Description

The SAM is online (green circle).

The SAM is offline or is not operating correctly.

The target device is tiered through another appliance. The target device and the appliance are online and have power.

The target device is tiered through another appliance. The appliance is offline or does not have power.

The SAM is being upgraded (yellow circle). When this symbol is visible, do not turn off and turn on the appliance or connected target devices and do not disconnect the SAM. Doing so might damage the SAM permanently.

The SAM is being accessed by the indicated user channel (green channel letter).

The SAM is blocked by the indicated user channel (black channel letter). For instance, in Figure 4.1, user C is viewing Forester, but is blocking access to Acton, Barrett, and Edie which are connected to the same SAM.

A remote virtual media connection is established to the target device connected to the indicated user channel (blue letter).

You can set a screen delay to specify the length of time that elapses between when Print Screen is pressed and when the OSD interface starts. To set a screen delay, complete the following steps:

1.Press Print Screen to start the OSD interface.

2.In the Main window, click Setup > Menu.

3.In the Screen Delay Time field, type the number of seconds that you want to elapse between when Print Screen is pressed and when the OSD interface starts.

4.3 Connecting a user to a target device

Use the Main window of the OSD interface to select a target device to which you want to connect. When you select a target device, the keyboard and mouse are automatically reconfigured to the correct settings for that target device.

To select a target device, press Print Screen to start the OSD interface, and then use one of the following procedures:

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Black Box KV2116E, KV2116A, KV4116A Connecting a user to a target device, OSD interface status symbols, Symbol Description

KV4116A, KV2116E, KV2116A, KV4116E specifications

The Black Box KV4116E, KV2116A, KV2116E, and KV4116A are advanced KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) switches designed to streamline the management of multiple computers from a single workstation. These devices are essential for IT professionals, data center operators, and anyone who needs to control several systems efficiently.

One of the standout features of the KV4116E and its counterparts is their ability to support a variety of computer platforms, including PC and Mac. They are equipped with enhanced video performance, allowing for resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 at 60Hz. This ensures that users can enjoy high-definition visuals without compromising clarity or quality.

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