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A9200142-1.50
G&D ControlCenter-Compact
Operation and Configuration
Configuring the matrix switch
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Table of contents
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Contents
Matrix switch ยปControlCenter-Compactยซ ........................................................... 1
Operation ......................................................................................................... 1
On-screen display ........................................................................................ 1
Configuration .................................................................................................... 2
On-screen display ........................................................................................ 2
The ยปConfig Panelยซ web application ............................................................. 2
Getting started ................................................................................................. 3
User login at the matrix system .......................................................................... 3
Changing your password ................................................................................... 4
Accessing a computer module via OSD .............................................................. 4
Disconnecting the computer module .................................................................. 4
User logout at the KVM matrix system .............................................................. 5
Starting the functions of the Operation menu via hotkeys ................................... 5
The On-Screen Display (OSD) ......................................................................... 8
Calling the OSD at a console ............................................................................. 8
The general OSD structure ................................................................................ 8
Colour-coded computer module names ........................................................ 9
Displaying the status condition .................................................................... 9
Operating the OSD via keyboard or mouse ...................................................... 10
Keyboard operation ................................................................................... 10
Mouse operation ....................................................................................... 11
OSD functions ................................................................................................ 12
Search function .......................................................................................... 12
Changing the sort criteria of the list entries ................................................. 13
Limiting the entries using the view filter ..................................................... 14
Showing an additional column in the Select menu ...................................... 15
Configuration .................................................................................................. 16
Changing the hotkey to call the OSD .......................................................... 16
Opening the OSD via double keypress ........................................................ 18
Automatic closing of the OSD after inactivity ............................................. 19
Adjusting the OSD transparency ................................................................ 19
Adjusting the information display .............................................................. 20
Changing the colour of the information display .......................................... 21
Defining a standard view filter ................................................................... 22
Changing the displayโs position .................................................................. 23
Changing the OSD position ....................................................................... 24
Changing the OSD theme .......................................................................... 24
Selecting a keyboard layout for OSD entries ............................................... 25
Operating the OSD by mouse ..................................................................... 26
(De)activating the OSD ............................................................................. 26
Adjusting the OSD resolution .................................................................... 27
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Overview of the menus and functions ............................................................. 29
Select menu ..................................................................................................... 29
Operation menu .............................................................................................. 30
Personal Profile menu ...................................................................................... 31
Configuration menu ......................................................................................... 32
Information menu ............................................................................................ 32
Accessing computer modules (basic functions) ................................................ 33
Accessing a computer module via OSD ............................................................ 33
Returning to the previously accessed computer module ..................................... 34
Disconnecting the computer module ................................................................ 34
Enhanced functions ......................................................................................... 35
Configuring default actions after a user logon .............................................. 35
Returning to the computer module that was last accessed in the previous session 37
Restore the last FreeSeating session ............................................................ 38
Deactivation of the Restore session function ............................................... 38
Messages when accessing a computer module ................................................... 39
ยปNo free route to targetยซ ............................................................................. 39
ยปUnknown route to targetยซ ......................................................................... 39
ยปTarget not availableยซ ................................................................................. 39
Accessing computer modules via select keys ...................................................... 40
Accessing a computer module using select keys ................................................ 40
Changing the select key modifier and the valid keys .......................................... 41
Administrating select key sets ........................................................................... 42
Creating a select key set .............................................................................. 42
Changing a select key set ............................................................................ 43
Defining the select keys for the computer modules ...................................... 44
Assigning a select key set to a user account ................................................. 45
Deleting a select key set .............................................................................. 45
Scripting function ........................................................................................... 46
Executing scripts .............................................................................................. 46
Executing a script via OSD ......................................................................... 46
Editing the default menu mode ................................................................... 47
Switching threshold to switch the menu mode by mouse ............................. 47
Creating, editing and deleting scripts ................................................................ 48
Creating scripts .......................................................................................... 48
Editing the settings of a script ..................................................................... 49
Deleting a script ......................................................................................... 50
Defining rights to execute scripts ...................................................................... 50
Executing a script with script keys .................................................................... 51
Changing the script key modifier and the valid keys .......................................... 51
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Administrating script key sets .......................................................................... 52
Creating a script key set ............................................................................. 53
Changing name and global allocation of a script key set .............................. 53
Defining script keys for scripts .................................................................... 54
Assigning script key sets to user accounts ................................................... 55
Deleting script key sets ............................................................................... 55
Push events .................................................................................................... 56
Triggering push events ..................................................................................... 56
Changing push event key modifiers and valid keys ........................................... 57
Switching the computer modules automatically or manually .......................... 58
Auto scanning all computer modules (Autoscan) ................................................. 58
Applying the Autoscan function ................................................................... 58
Configuring the scantime of the Autoscan function ..................................... 59
Auto scanning all active computer modules (Autoskip) ..................................... 59
Applying the Autoskip function ................................................................. 60
Configuring the scantime of the Autoskip function ........................................ 60
Scanning the computer modules manually (Stepscan) ....................................... 61
(De)activating the Stepscan function ............................................................ 61
Switching between the computer modules .................................................. 61
Configuring keys to scan the computer modules manually .......................... 62
Administrating the scanmode sets .................................................................... 62
Creating a scanmode set ............................................................................ 62
Changing the name and global allocation of a scanmode set ........................ 63
Assigning the computer modules to a scanmode set .................................... 64
Assigning a scanmode set to a user account ................................................ 65
Deleting a scanmode set ............................................................................. 65
Users and Groups ........................................................................................... 66
Efficient rights administration .......................................................................... 66
The effective right ...................................................................................... 66
Efficient user group administration ............................................................. 67
Administrating user accounts ........................................................................... 68
Creating a new user account ...................................................................... 68
Renaming the user account ........................................................................ 68
Changing the user account password .......................................................... 69
Changing the user account rights ................................................................ 70
Changing a user accountโs group membership ............................................ 72
(De)activating a user account ..................................................................... 73
Deleting a user account .............................................................................. 73
Administrating user groups .............................................................................. 74
Creating a new user group .......................................................................... 74
Renaming a user group .............................................................................. 74
Changing the user group rights ................................................................... 75
Administrating the user group members ..................................................... 77
(De)activating a user group ........................................................................ 77
Deleting a user group ................................................................................. 78
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Rights regarding the user account ..................................................................... 78
The ยปSuperuserยซ right ................................................................................. 78
Changing settings in the Personal Profile menu ........................................... 79
Changing your own password .................................................................... 80
Authorisation to execute the ยปReplace deviceยซ function ............................... 80
Target groups and view filters ........................................................................ 82
Difference between target groups and view filters .............................................. 82
Intended use of target groups ...................................................................... 82
Intended use of target groups ...................................................................... 82
Administrating target groups ............................................................................ 82
The ยปNew digital Targetsยซ and ยปNew analog Targetsยซ target group .............. 82
Creating a new target group ........................................................................ 83
Renaming a target group ............................................................................ 83
Administrating the target group members ................................................... 83
Deleting a target group ............................................................................... 84
Administrating view filters ............................................................................... 85
Creating a new view filter ........................................................................... 85
Assigning a computer module to a view filter .............................................. 85
Renaming a view filter ............................................................................... 86
Deleting a view filter .................................................................................. 86
Computer modules .......................................................................................... 87
Adjusting the access and config rights ............................................................... 87
Accessing a computer module .................................................................... 87
Accessing a target group ............................................................................. 89
Access mode when simultaneously accessing a computer module ...................... 90
Access to USB devices ................................................................................ 92
Rights for configuring the computer modules .............................................. 94
Rights to switch the power outlets of a computer module or a target group ... 95
Basic configuration of the computer modules .................................................... 96
Renaming a computer module .................................................................... 96
Deleting a computer module from the KVM matrix system ......................... 97
Copying the computer module config settings ............................................. 98
Settings for special hardware ............................................................................ 98
Choosing the USB keyboard type ............................................................... 98
Defining the EDID profile to be used ........................................................ 102
Reducing the colour depth of the image data to be transmitted ................... 103
Enhanced functions ....................................................................................... 103
Wake On LAN ........................................................................................ 103
Displaying ยปMultiuserยซ information .......................................................... 105
Resetting the video profiles of a analog computer module .......................... 106
Viewing the route information of the computer module ............................. 107
Remote gateways and remote targets ............................................................ 109
Configuring remote gateways ......................................................................... 110
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Configuring remote targets ............................................................................. 110
Changing the name of a remote target ....................................................... 110
Saving the resolution of a virtual machine ................................................. 111
Reducing the colour depth of the image data to be transmitted ................... 112
Holding a connection ................................................................................ 113
Connection repeats ................................................................................... 114
Defining the basic connection parameters for a remote target ..................... 114
Saving login data or use the matrix credentials for login ............................. 116
Defining the RDP connection parameters for a remote target ..................... 117
Defining the VNC connection parameters for a remote target ..................... 118
Defining the streaming connection parameters for a remote target .............. 119
Adjusting the mouse speed ........................................................................ 120
Console modules ........................................................................................... 121
Operating modes of console modules .............................................................. 121
Standard operating mode .......................................................................... 121
Open Access operating mode .................................................................... 121
Video operating mode ............................................................................... 122
Selecting the console module operating mode ............................................ 122
Basic configuration of the console modules ..................................................... 123
Renaming a console module ..................................................................... 123
(De)activating the console module ............................................................ 124
Copying the console module config settings ............................................... 125
Deleting a console module from the matrix system .................................... 126
(De)Activating access to exclusive signals .................................................. 127
Rights for access to exclusive signals ......................................................... 128
Settings for special hardware ........................................................................... 130
Adjusting the scancode set of a PS/2 keyboard .......................................... 130
Support of any USB device ....................................................................... 131
Reinitialising USB input devices ............................................................... 132
Enhanced functions ........................................................................................ 133
Setting the auto user logout ....................................................................... 133
Auto-disconnecting the access to a computer module ................................. 134
Adjusting the logoff procedure of CON-2 console modules ........................... 135
Channel auto-switching for CON-2 console modules ....................................... 136
Viewing technical information about the console modules ......................... 137
Remembering the username in the login box ............................................. 138
Setting the hold time for the screensaver .................................................... 138
Enabling or disabling DDC/CI support ..................................................... 139
Administrating EDID profiles ....................................................................... 141
Importing the EDID profile of a monitor ................................................... 141
Renaming the EDID profile of a monitor .................................................. 142
Deleting the EDID profile of a monitor ..................................................... 142
Defining the EDID profile to be applied for a computer module ................. 142
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Special functions for cascaded KVM matrix systems ..................................... 143
Basic functions .............................................................................................. 143
Renaming the leader matrix switch ........................................................... 143
Renaming a follower matrix switch ........................................................... 143
Deleting a follower matrix switch from the system .................................... 144
Configuration settings .................................................................................... 145
Defining the cascade mode of a matrix switch ........................................... 145
Forwarding computer modules names to the follower matrix switches ....... 146
Expanding switchable signals ....................................................................... 147
Expanding through channel grouping ............................................................. 147
Shared editing ............................................................................................... 149
System settings and functions ....................................................................... 150
Renaming the matrix switch ........................................................................... 150
Select language .............................................................................................. 150
Restoring the connection state after a restart ................................................... 151
Freeze mode .................................................................................................. 152
Network settings ............................................................................................ 154
Configuring the network ports .................................................................. 154
Configuring the global network settings .................................................... 155
Using link aggregation to increase the reliability of network connections .... 156
Resetting the netfilter rules ....................................................................... 159
Enhanced functions ....................................................................................... 159
Reading out the status of the network interfaces ........................................ 159
Checking the availability of a host in the network (Ping) ............................ 160
Resetting the default settings ..................................................................... 161
Retrieving information about the system ......................................................... 162
Displaying Hotkey settings ....................................................................... 162
Displaying firmware information of the matrix system .............................. 162
Displaying dynamic port information ....................................................... 162
Displaying hardware information of the matrix switch .............................. 163
Rights administration ..................................................................................... 164
Login rights for the Config Panel web application ........................................ 164
Optional premium functions .......................................................................... 165
Activating a premium function ................................................................. 166
Displaying the premium functions ............................................................ 166
Push-Get function (optional) ........................................................................ 167
Moving the screen content (Push) ................................................................... 167
Moving the monitor content to another console module ............................ 167
Stopping the moving of the screen content ................................................ 167
Getting the screen content (Get) ..................................................................... 168
Getting the screen content from another console module ........................... 168
Moving screen contents via push get keys ....................................................... 168
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Setting push get keys ...................................................................................... 169
Changing push-get key modifiers and valid keys ........................................ 169
Administrating push get key sets ............................................................... 170
Creating push get key sets ......................................................................... 170
Changing name, comment or global allocation .......................................... 171
Defining push get keys for console modules ............................................... 172
Assigning push get key sets to user accounts .............................................. 173
Deleting push get key sets ......................................................................... 173
Changing a user accountโs Push-Get right .................................................... 174
IP-Control-API (optional) .............................................................................. 175
Supported functions via API and text-based control ......................................... 175
Controlling the matrix switch via XML ......................................................... 176
Structure of a valid XML document ................................................................ 176
Selecting devices ............................................................................................ 177
Use of device IDs ........................................................................................... 177
Use of port names .......................................................................................... 178
Responses and messages of G&D devices ....................................................... 178
Responses of G&D devices ....................................................................... 178
Messages of G&D devices ......................................................................... 179
Combining multiple commands in an XML document .................................... 180
Push notifications for events occurred ............................................................. 180
Subscribing to push notifications ............................................................... 182
Unsubscribing from push notifications ....................................................... 182
Configuration and encryption ......................................................................... 183
Configuring accesses of devices for XML control ....................................... 183
Instructions for encrypting passwords ........................................................ 185
Commands .................................................................................................... 187
User logon and user logoff ........................................................................ 187
Establishing a connection to a computer module or disconnecting a connection 188
Disconnecting all connections to a computer module ....................................... 189
Select video stream ................................................................................... 190
Switching the channel of a CON-2 console module .................................... 191
Transferring the configuration settings of a module .................................... 192
Showing messages .................................................................................... 194
Opening or closing the OSD ..................................................................... 195
Redirecting keyboard and mouse data ....................................................... 196
Executing scriptlets ................................................................................... 196
Listing information about devices and connections .................................... 197
Requesting monitoring values ................................................................... 204
Tradeswitch function (optional) .................................................................... 206
Switching keyboard and mouse signals ............................................................ 206
Basic configuration ......................................................................................... 207
Creating Tradeswitch workplaces .............................................................. 207
Renaming a Tradeswitch workplace .......................................................... 207
Deleting a Tradeswitch workplace ............................................................. 207
Changing the Tradeswitch key and the valid keys ...................................... 208
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Detailed configuration of a Tradeswitch workplace ......................................... 209
Assigning devices to a Tradeswitch workplace .......................................... 209
Defining the leader workplace of the Tradeswitch workplace ..................... 210
Defining FreeSeating members ................................................................. 211
Enhanced functions ....................................................................................... 212
De)activating the Tradeswitch frame ......................................................... 212
Customizing the appearance of the tradeswitch frame ............................... 212
(De)activating the Tradeswitching information display .............................. 214
CDS mouse positioning ............................................................................ 214
Adjusting the mouse speed ....................................................................... 216
Matrix switch ยปControlCenter-Compactยซ
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Matrix switch ยปControlCenter-Compactยซ
The matrix switch ControlCenter-Compact is the central part of a KVM matrix system.
You can use the dynamic ports of a matrix switch to connect either compatible console
modules or compatible computer modules. The matrix switch is not compatible with
devices of the KVM-over-IP series.
Operation
The following paragraphs provide you with various possibilities to operate the KVM
matrix system.
On-screen display
Usually, the KVM matrix system is operated through the systemโs on-screen display
(OSD). This display is provided at all console modules by default.
The OSD enables you to define additional select keys. The select keys provide the
possibility to switch between the different computer modules by pressing a key com-
bination on the keyboard of the console module.
NOTE:
A KVM matrix system lets you switch the KVM signals of a connected
computer to a console within the system.
The video image of the accessed computer is displayed on the console monitor.
You can operate the computer with keyboard and mouse of the console.
NOTE:
This manual describes how to operate the matrix switch using the OSD of a
console module.
Matrix switch ยปControlCenter-Compactยซ
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Configuration
The KVM matrix system can be configured in different ways.
On-screen display
If the logged-in user holds the required rights, they can use the OSD to access or edit
the matrix systemโs configuration settings.
The ยปConfig Panelยซ web application
The web application offers a graphical user interface to configure the KVM matrix
switches of the ControlCenter-Compact series. This application can be operated with
any web browser.
The web application provides an alternative to configuring the matrix switch
through the OSD at the console modules and can be applied independently from the
console modules in the network.
Thanks to its enhanced possibilities, the graphical user interface provides the following
easy to operate features:
๏งclearly-arranged user interface
๏งeasy operation through drag & drop function
๏งcomprehensive target administration
๏งenhanced network functions (netfilter, syslog, โฆ)
๏งbackup and restore function
NOTE:
This manual describes how to configure the matrix switches of the
ControlCenter-Compact series via the OSD of a console module.
NOTE:
The ยปConfig Panelยซ manual provides a detailed description of these functions.
Getting started
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Getting started
This chapter describes the basic operation of the KVM matrix system.
User login at the matrix system
After the console module has been switched on, the KVM matrix system asks you to
log in.
How to log in at the KVM matrix system:
1. Enter the following data to the login box:
2. Press Enter to log in and start the OSD.
NOTE:
The following chapters of this manual provide a detailed description of the
functions and the configuration settings.
Username: Enter your username.
Password: Enter your user account password.
2-Factor Auth
Code (TOTP): Enter the 2-Factor Auth Code (TOTP) from
two-factor authentication.
IMPORTANT:
Change the administrator account's default password.
The default access data is:
๏งUsername: Admin
๏งPassword: see login information on the label attached to the controller card
NOTE:
The default admin password for devices manufactured before
November 2020 is 4658.
NOTE:
The 2-Factor Auth Code (TOTP) field only appears if 2-factor-authentica-
tion is enabled. For detailed information, please refer to the separate manual of
the web application.
NOTE:
If a default action (see page 35) has been activated for the user account, it will
be executed accordingly after the login.
In this case, restart the OSD (see page 8) to call up the Select menu.
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Changing your password
How to change the password of your user account:
1. Press the Ctrl+Num (default) hotkey to open the OSD.
2. Press F10 to open the Personal Profile menu.
3. Select the Change password entry and press Enter.
4. Enter the new password into the Change own password menu:
5. Press F2 to save your settings.
Accessing a computer module via OSD
How to access a computer module via OSD:
1. Press the Ctrl+Num (default) hotkey to open the OSD.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the computer module to be accessed.
3. Press Enter.
Disconnecting the computer module
The Disconnect function disconnects the active connection to the computer module.
After this function has been carried out, the Select menu is displayed.
How to disconnect a computer module:
1. Press the Ctrl+Num (default) hotkey to open the OSD.
2. Press F9 to open the Operation menu.
New: Enter your new password.
Repeat: Repeat your new password.
ADVICE:
Use the menuโs search function, the view filter or the sort criteria (see
page 12 ff.) to limit the selection of list entries.
NOTE:
It is also possible to access a computer module via select keys (see
page 40 ff.)
NOTE:
After the Disconnect function has been carried out, you are still logged in at
the matrix system.
Use the User logout function (see below) to log out of the system.
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3. Press D or select the D - Disconnect entry and press Enter.
User logout at the KVM matrix system
Use the User logout function to log out of the KVM matrix system. If the logout was
successful, the Login window opens.
How to log out of the KVM matrix system:
1. Press the Ctrl+Num (default) hotkey to open the OSD.
2. Press F9 to open the Operation menu.
3. Press E or select the E - User logout entry and press Enter.
Starting the functions of the Operation menu
via hotkeys
The Select menu is usually displayed after the OSD has been called up. To operate
the system, press F9 to call up the Operation menu.
Through the use of hotkeys the functions of the Operation menu can also be carried
out within the Select menu.
How to access a function in the Operation menu by using a hotkey:
1. Press the Ctrl+Num (default) hotkey to open the OSD.
ADVICE:
After the OSD has been called up, you can activate the Disconnect
function by pressing Ctrl+D.
IMPORTANT:
Always use the User logout function of the matrix system to protect
the console module and the KVM matrix system against unauthorised access.
ADVICE:
After the OSD has been called up, you can activate the User logout
function by pressing Ctrl+E.
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2. Press one of the hotkeys listed in the table below to call up the function:
Ctrl+A: Automatic switching of all computer modules (Autoscan)
Ctrl+B: Automatic switching of all activated computer modules (Autoskip)
Ctrl+C: Manual switching of the computer modules (Stepscan)
Ctrl+D: Disconnects the computer module (Disconnect)
Ctrl+E: User logout
Ctrl+G: Accesses the previously accessed computer module
(Return to last target)
Ctrl+H: Shows an additional column in the list field of the Select menu
(Target info)
Pressing the key combination enables you to switch between the
following options:
๏งoff: hides additional column
๏งid: displays the physical ID of the computer modules
๏งselect keys: displays the select keys of the computer modules
๏งcomment: displays the comments of the computer modules
Ctrl+I: Switches the power outlets of a connected and configured power
switch (Target power)
Pressing the key combination enables you to switch between the
following options:
๏งoff: switches off power outlets
๏งon: switches on power outlets
Ctrl+K: Show comment of selected computer module.
ADVICE:
Press F5 to switch to the comment editor.
Ctrl+S: Synchronize the switching states.
NOTE:
Detailed information on the Sync switching function can be
found in the web application manual.
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Ctrl+U If you grouped multiple channels (see page 147 f.), you can hold
the USB signal (USB connection) on the currently accessed com-
puter.
๏งPin: The hold function is enabled. If you access another computer,
the KVM signals are switched to that computer. The USB signal
is held on the computer you accessed first.
The Select menu shows the name of the computer that holds the
USB signal.
๏งUnpin: The hold function is disabled. The USB signal of the
currently active computer is accessed.
Ctrl+W If the Wake-on-LAN function is configured (see page 103), you can
use this hotkey to send the WoL command to the defined computer.
Ctrl+X Select what information you want to show on the Select menu:
๏งselect: The select menu shows the computer modules connected
to the matrix system.
๏งscript: The select menu shows the scripts stored in the matrix
system.
The On-Screen Display (OSD)
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The On-Screen Display (OSD)
The OSD allows you to operate and configure the KVM matrix system. By default,
it is provided at all console modules.
Calling the OSD at a console
The OSD can be activated with a configured key combination.
How to start the OSD:
1. Press the Ctrl+Num (default) hotkey to open the OSD.
The general OSD structure
The OSD menu is divided into three main sections:
Menu title
Sort Alph+on Show All
Search .......................
Target ...
Console ...
Console type Standard
ESC F8:Toggle F2:Save
Header ๏The header shows the title of the current menu.
Some menus additionally provide a Sort and a Search function as
well as a View filter (see page 12 ff.). Press the Tab key to move the
cursor from the list field ๏ to the header ๏.
List field ๏The list field shows all menu entries.
The menu entries are divided into two categories:
๏งMenu items with submenu:
These entries are displayed in the right-hand column with three
dots (โฆ). Select the entry with the arrow keys, and press Enter to
open the submenu.
๏งMenu items without submenu:
The current setting is displayed behind the menu entry and can
be changed directly.
Footer ๏The footer shows the most important keys for operating the menu
and, if applicable, further information regarding the menu.
๏
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The On-Screen Display (OSD)
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Colour-coded computer module names
The list field of the Select menu lists all computer modules. If a computer is connected
to the computer module, the computer module name is displayed in green.
If the computer module is disconnected from the KVM matrix system or the computer
connected to the computer module is switched off, the name is displayed in red.
Displaying the status condition
The status condition of the computer modules is displayed in the left column of the
Select menu:
๏งAn arrow (๏ฝ) marks the currently accessed computer module.
๏งIf one or more users are currently accessing the computer module, the number of
accessing users is displayed in the column.
The On-Screen Display (OSD)
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Operating the OSD via keyboard or mouse
Keyboard operation
The OSD is mainly operated by keyboard. The table below shows a list of frequently
used keys:
Arrow keys: Press the arrow keys Up and Down (in some menus also Left and Right)
to switch between the different menu entries.
Enter key: This key is often used to confirm entries (e. g. in the login box) or to
call a submenu.
Esc: This key closes the currently displayed menu and shows the superior
menu.
A message informs you if you changed your entries but forgot to
save them.
Tab key: Use this key to move the cursor from one menu entry to the next (or
vice versa).
In menu masks, which contain the sort-and-search function or the
view filter, the cursor can be moved to the header by pressing this key.
F2: Press this key to save your entries.
The currently displayed menu closes after the data was saved.
Afterwards, the toplevel menu is shown.
F8: Press this key to switch between the different options of a menu entry.
F9: Press this key on the top menu level to call the Operation menu.
F10: Press this key on the top menu level to call the Personal Profile menu.
F11: Press this key on the top menu level to call the Configuration menu.
F12: Press this key on the top menu level to call the Information menu.
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