Local Port Operation

Managing Server Tasks Using the OSD

You can manage the IP Console Switch system from the Commands menu with the OSD, including engaging Scan and Broadcast modes, managing user connections, running diagnostics, and updating your firmware.

Table 6-5: Commands to Manage Routine Task for your Servers

Feature

Purpose

Broadcast Enable

Begin broadcasting to your servers.

 

Configure a server list for

 

broadcasting under the Setup

 

dialog box.

 

 

Scan Enable

Begin scanning your servers. Set up

 

a list for scanning in the Setup

 

dialog box.

 

 

User Status

View and disconnect users.

 

 

Run Diagnostics

Validate the integrity of your system,

 

including memory, firmware cyclic

 

redundant checks (CRC), comm

 

interfaces, switch controller, local

 

and remote video, and

 

Interface Adapters.

 

 

Interface Adapter Status

Simultaneously upgrade multiple

 

Interface Adapters.

 

 

Reset PS/2

Reestablish operation of PS/2

 

keyboard and mouse

 

 

Display Versions

View version information for the

 

console switch, as well as view and

 

upgrade firmware for individual

 

Interface Adapters.

 

 

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