CHAPTER 5: Operation

5.8 On-Screen Menu Control

Another convenient way to select CPU channels on the ServSwitch Duo is through the Switch’s on-screen menu. This menu consists of channel numbers (and, in cascaded systems, channel addresses) paired with computer names that you assign. The menu is called up by pressing the hotkey sequence followed by the letter “M” at the shared keyboard. When the menu is first called up, there will be no names listed for any of your computers; you have to enter the names and channel numbers that will make up the menu. (When you’re finished, press [Esc] to exit.)

In the menu for 4-port and 8-port models, channel numbers and addresses are shown as single digits:

 

Computer

Port

 

 

NT Server A

355

 

 

NT Server B

356

 

 

Local IBM PC

1

 

 

Local Compaq PC

2

 

 

Web Browser

4

 

 

Comms Server A

5

 

 

Comms Server B

6

 

 

Fred’s PC

7

 

 

 

 

 

In the menu for 12-port and 16-port models, channel numbers and addresses are shown as double digits:

 

Computer

Port

 

 

NT Server A

030505

 

 

NT Server B

030506

 

 

Local IBM PC

01

 

 

Local Compaq PC

02

 

 

Web Browser

04

 

 

Comms Server A

05

 

 

Comms Server B

06

 

 

Jim’s PC

12

 

 

 

 

 

In each case, the dot (“ ”) shows the currently selected computer.

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Black Box KV6104SA manual On-Screen Menu Control, NT Server B 356

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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