7. Administration (continued)

7.2.2 Remote OSD Configuration Tab

The Configuration tab (see diagram) allows administrators and users to set up their working environment. A separate profile for each is stored by the OSD and is activated according to the username and password provided during login. The settings in the Configuration tab are described in the table below.

Setting

Description

 

 

Set Language

Determines which language the OSD menus are displayed in. Choices are English, Spanish, French, German and Japanese.

 

 

OSD Hotkey

Selects which hotkey sequence invokes the OSD; [Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock] or [Ctrl, Ctrl]. The default is [Scroll Lock, Scroll Lock].

 

 

Display Mode

Selects how the Port ID is displayed: the Port Number alone, the Port Name alone, or the Port Number plus the Port Name. The

 

default is the Port Number plus the Port Name.

 

 

ID Duration

Determines whether the Port ID displays on the monitor for 3 seconds, or if it is turned off. By default, it is set to display for 3 seconds.

 

 

Scan Select

Selects which computers will be accessed under Auto Scan and Skip Modes.

 

ALL: All ports that are accessible to the logged-on user.

 

POWERED ON: Ports that are both accessible to the logged-on user and are powered ON.

 

QUICK VIEW: Ports that are set as Quick View ports by an administrator.

 

QUICK VIEW + POWERED ON: Ports that are both set as Quick View ports by an administrator and are powered ON.

 

The default is ALL.

 

 

Scan Duration

Determines how much time is spent on each port during an Auto Scan. Key in a value from 0 - 255 seconds. The default is 5

 

seconds; a setting of 0 disables the Scan function.

 

 

Screen

If there is no input from the console for the amount of time set with this function, the screen is blanked. Key in a value from 1 - 30

Blanker

minutes. A setting of 0 disables this function. The default is 0 (disabled).

 

 

Logout

If there is no user input for the amount of time set with this function, the user is automatically logged out. A login is necessary before the

Timeout

KVM switch can be accessed again. Enter a value from 0 - 180 minutes. A setting of 0 disables this function. It is disabled (0) by default.

 

 

Beeper

Toggles the beeper sound ON/OFF.

 

 

7.2.3 Remote OSD Administration Tab

This Administrator-onlypage allows administrators to configure the settings of the KVM switch. When clicked on, the Administration tab appears with the General Settings screen displayed. On the left of this screen are icons that can be clicked on to display various administrative settings. These icons and the settings they provide access to are described in the sections that follow.

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