Network Technologies PS/2 KVM User Access Functions, OSD Command Mode, Introduction, Ctrl

NTI KEEMUX Series PS/2 KVM Switch

User Access Functions

Introduction

The OSD menu enables a user to name the CPUs connected to the KEEMUX and connect to them using that name from a single keyboard and mouse. The OSD is positioned on the user's monitor, displaying 8 CPU names at a time. The screen can be used for switching as well as editing the CPUs’ names. Through the OSD menu, the user can control the KEEMUX to cycle through all modes of operation: COMMAND, SCAN, BROADCAST and NORMAL. LEDs on the front panel will illuminate to indicate when these modes are enabled.

OSD Command Mode

If the OSD option is installed, when entering the Command Mode from the keyboard using the <Ctrl> + <`> (accent key),

the On Screen Display menu will automatically appear on the monitor in addition to illuminating the indicator LEDs on the KVM switch. This provides a visual way to control the KEEMUX using the keyboard, monitor, and mouse.

The list below describes the command functions available from the keyboard within the OSD mode of control after entering into Command Mode and while the COMMAND LED is illuminated:

Function:

Select the previous port

Select the next port

Enable/disable Scan Mode

Enable/disable Broadcast Mode

Enter Edit Mode

Enter Maintenance Mode

Display Help Menu (available with every control mode)

Keystroke:

Ctrl + S

Ctrl + B

Ctrl + E

Ctrl + M

F1

Figure 10- Command Mode menu

Sets scan time-out on each port

Selects a specific port

Enters Search Mode and adds a character to search string and selects the CPU’s name that matches best.

Selects the first port on the switch

Ctrl	+	T	-	(0-2)	-	(0-9)	-	(0-9)	(xxx from 002 to 255. ie. t002
									would set the time-out period
				x		x		x	for 2 seconds)

	+	P	-	x	-	x
Ctrl				(0-9)		(0-9)	(Pxx would be P01, P02, etc.)
A-Z	(Type any alphabetical or numeric character)
0-9
			Note: The user must exit Command Mode to type
			to a CPU.
Home			To exit Command Mode, either hold down any
			touch-switch on the front panel for more than 2
			seconds, OR press <ESC>.

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