Black Box ServSwitchTM manual Host configuration, To create a new host entry

Host configuration

This page provides the opportunity to configure various details for each of the host systems that may be connected to the Wizard IP Plus via one or more KVM switch units. There are 128 entries, each of which can be configured with a name, the permitted users, the hot key combinations required to switch to it and, if required, appropriate power control commands.

Add entry for unrecognised host

When selected, any systems visited that are not specified in the Hosts list, will be added to the list. Use with care when visiting complex cascaded systems.

Erase Host Configuration

Removes all hosts from the list.

To get here

1Using VNC viewer or a browser, log on as the ‘admin’ user.

2Click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner.

3Click the ‘Host Configuration’ option.

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To create a new host entry

1 Click one of the host entries to reveal a Host configuration dialog.

		
	Name	
	Enter the name that will be displayed in the viewer window when you
	click the Host button.
	Users
	Select the users that will be permitted to connect to this host. Either
	enter * to allow all users or a list of users separated by commas (e.g.
	admin,nigel,andy,steve).	
	Hotkey / KVM Port
	Declare the hot key sequence, or Port Direct address that will cause the
	KVM switch to link with the required host system. Port Direct addresses
	must be entered within square brackets. See Hotkey sequences and
	Port Direct for details.
	A list of valid hotkey codes are given in Appendix 8.	 
	Power On
	Enter the code required to make an attached power control unit apply
	power to the selected host. See Power switching configuration for
	details.
	Power Off
	Enter the code required to make an attached power control unit remove
	power from the selected host. See Power switching configuration for
	details.	
2	Enter the required information in each field.
3	Click the OK button.

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