CHAPTER 4: Configuration

4.2.9SETTING THE PASSWORD

There are many situations where unrestricted access to corporate file servers or sensitive information needs to be controlled. In such circumstances, the ServSwitch Duo can be locked away in a room or secure cabinet and controlled remotely. In this mode, you can type the hotkey sequence followed by the number “0” (zero) at the shared keyboard of the active control port in order to “lock” the Switch. When you do so—or when the Switch locks itself automatically upon activating screen- saver mode; see Section 4.2.2—the Switch blanks the screen, disconnects the keyboard and mouse from all of the computers, and displays the letter “P” on its front-panel display. Control can only be regained by typing the correct password on the keyboard.

To set this password, get into configuration mode, then type the letter “P” and press the [Enter] key. The ServSwitch Duo will light the middle and bottom segments of its front-panel display, so that it resembles a wide equals sign, and you can then type your password. The password is not case-sensitive and can be any combination of keystrokes, including function keys but excluding [Ctrl], [Alt], [Shift], and [Enter]. (For example, the password [F4] [F] [R] [E] [D] [Home] would be valid.) When you’ve finished typing in your password, press [Enter] to save it to the Switch’s EEPROM. (This type of memory does not depend on active power or even a battery backup, so it can persist indefinitely.) Don’t worry if you type the password incorrectly; you can always re-enter it, even if you’ve exited and re-entered configuration mode. (Of course, if somebody locks the Switch or the Switch goes into screen-saver mode, and you discover only then that you messed up entering the password or can’t remember what the password is, you will have to power down the Switch and hold down its SELECT key while powering it back on to get back into configure mode—as described in Section 4.2.1—in order to change the password.)

If you want to remove the password after setting one, get into configuration mode, type the letter “P”, and press the [Enter] key as before, but then press [Enter] without typing in any other characters. (If you try to lock the Switch before you’ve set a password, or after you’ve removed the password, the Switch will still blank the video, but it won’t prevent someone from selecting another channel; see the paragraph about the lock function in Section 5.3.)

4.2.10EXITING CONFIGURATION MODE

When you’ve finished configuring the ServSwitch Duo, simply type the letter “E” and press [Enter] to exit the configuration mode and return to normal operation. The attached computers can now be switched on.

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KV6104SA specifications

The Black Box KV6104SA is a state-of-the-art KVM switch that is designed to streamline the management of multiple computers from a single console. This particular model supports up to four computers, enabling users to control several systems efficiently without the need for multiple keyboards, mice, and monitors.

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The KV6104SA incorporates advanced switching technology, enabling fast and reliable channel switching. Users can switch between connected computers using convenient hotkeys or through a front-panel push button, ensuring quick access to different systems without interrupting their workflow. This is particularly beneficial for IT professionals and users who frequently need to monitor and control various machines.

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