KVM-8 I nstaller/User Guide
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On-Screen Dis play Operations
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The Administrator Functions Menu is accessed from the Administr ator Commands
Menu. Here, you can setup the administrator and user accounts, enable and disable the
setup port and utilize the KVM Switchʼs FLASH upgrade feature.
Differences between s ecure and non-sec ure operating modes
Administrator Account Setting up an administr ator account with a password places
your system in secure mode. Non-sec ure systems do not use
passwords. To return your system to the default of non-secure
mode, simply delete the administrator password. When the
administrator password is enabled, user passwords must also be
entered or the switch will not be completely secure. The defaul t for
users is no password. Simply press Enter at the pro mpt.
If you congure an administrator password from this menu, your
system will then be in secure mode. A lock symbol will appear to
the right of the menu headings to indicate secure operatio n.
Logout Capability You have the option of automatically logging out of the system
after an administrator dened period of inacti vity. Timeout values
can be set from 0 to 60 minutes. (Default is ve minutes). A value
of 0 keeps the user logged in continuously. When the timeout is
reached, the current channel is deselected and the di splay goes
to the login prompt. Users must login again to acces s system
computers. This option is only available in secure mode.
Multiple User Logins You can create up to four user logins in addition to the system
administrator. Use these logins to congure and control ser ver
access for every type of system user. The administrator has full
access privileges; additional user s can have viewing or viewing
with keyboard and mouse control capability fo r each attached
server. This option is only available in secure mode.
Channel Push-Button While in secure mode, all channel push-but tons are disabled. In
non-secure mode, all channel push -buttons function normally.