Section 3 | KVM Switch Operation | |
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3.2 Keyboard Hotkey Selection
You can also conveniently select the computer to be accessed and displayed by switching ports through simple keyboard key sequences. To send commands to the KVM switch, the “SCROLL LOCK” key must be pressed twice within 2 seconds. You will hear a beep to confirm that the keyboard is in hotkey mode. If you have not pressed any key in hotkey mode within 2 seconds, the keyboard will return back to Operating System control status.
Direct Port Selection / Keyboard Hot Key Commands:
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Scroll | + | Scroll | + | = | Previous Port | |
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Lock | + | Lock | + | = | Next Port | |
Tip: Hold the arrow key down, or press multiple times, to cycle through the ports
KVM Switch/Bank Selection:
The
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| No 1~8 |
| 01~08 (8 port) |
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Example: To access a computer attached to Port 6 of the first KVM Switch you should press the following hotkeys:
Scroll | + | Scroll | + | 1 | + | 0 | + | 6 |
Lock |
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To use hotkey switching to access another KVM Switch / Bank:
Important Note:
Always keep in mind to include leading zeros for all ports below 10! i.e.104 for Port 4 of the first switch.
Bank no. and Port no. selection must be made using the numeric keys on the keyboard. Keys on the
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Page | = | Previous Bank | |
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Page | = | Next Bank | |
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numeric keypad are not available as hot key commands!
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