G&D ControlCenter-Digital 288 Owner's manual

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Config Panel 21 version: 1.5.009
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
Chapter 1: Basic functions
Introduction ...................................................................................1
System requirements ......................................................................................... 2
Supported operating systems .............................................................................. 2
Recommended resolutions ................................................................................. 2
Initial configuration of the network settings .................................................... 3
Getting started ................................................................................................. 4
Starting the web application ............................................................................... 4
Operating the web application ........................................................................... 5
User interface ................................................................................................ 5
Frequently used buttons................................................................................. 7
Configuring table columns ............................................................................. 7
Language settings .............................................................................................. 9
Selecting the language of the web application ................................................. 9
Selecting the system language ........................................................................ 9
Selecting the language for a specific user account.......................................... 10
Showing the version number of the web application ......................................... 10
Closing the web application ............................................................................. 10
Port administration ......................................................................................... 11
Configuring ports ........................................................................................ 11
Showing port modes .................................................................................... 12
Purpose and configuration of multi cards ......................................................... 12
Configuring port modes ............................................................................... 13
Switching ports of multi IO cards................................................................. 14
Basic configuration of the web application ..................................................... 15
Network settings ............................................................................................. 15
Configuring the network interfaces............................................................... 15
Configuring global network settings ............................................................. 17
Increasing the reliability of network connections by link aggregation ............. 18
Reading out the status of the network interfaces............................................ 20
Creating and administrating netfilter rules ........................................................ 21
Creating new netfilter rules .......................................................................... 21
Editing existing netfilter rules....................................................................... 23
Deleting existing netfilter rules ..................................................................... 24
Changing the order or priority of existing netfilter rules................................. 25
Creating an SSL certificate .............................................................................. 25
Special features for complex KVM systems................................................... 26
Creating a Certificate Authority ................................................................... 26
Creating any certificate ................................................................................ 28
Creating and signing an X509 certificate....................................................... 29
Creating a PEM file ..................................................................................... 29
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Selecting an SSL certificate .............................................................................. 30
Firmware update ............................................................................................. 32
Firmware update of a single device ...............................................................32
Firmware update of multiple KVM system devices........................................33
Restoring the system defaults ........................................................................... 34
Restarting the device ........................................................................................ 34
Network functions of the devices .................................................................... 35
NTP server ...................................................................................................... 35
Time sync with an NTP server......................................................................35
Manual setting of time and date....................................................................36
Logging syslog messages .................................................................................. 37
Local logging of syslog messages .................................................................. 37
Sending syslog messages to a server ..............................................................38
Viewing and saving local syslog messages ..................................................... 39
User authentication with directory services ....................................................... 39
Setting up two-factor authentication on the device (optional) ............................. 42
Monitoring functions ...................................................................................... 44
Viewing all monitoring values .......................................................................... 44
Enabling/disabling monitoring values .............................................................. 45
Advanced features for managing critical devices ............................................... 46
Displaying the list of critical monitoring values ............................................. 46
Confirm the alarm of a critical device ........................................................... 46
Monitoring devices via SNMP ........................................................................ 47
Practical use of the SNMP protocol .................................................................. 47
Configuring an SNMP agent ............................................................................ 47
Adding and Configuring SNMP traps ............................................................... 50
Users and groups ............................................................................................. 52
Efficient rights administration .......................................................................... 52
The effective right ........................................................................................ 52
Efficient user group administration...............................................................53
Administrating user accounts ........................................................................... 54
Creating a new user account.........................................................................54
Activating two-factor authentication (optional) .............................................55
Renaming a user account ............................................................................. 58
Changing the password of a user account......................................................58
Changing the user account rights .................................................................. 59
Changing a user account’s group membership...............................................61
Enabling or disabling a user account.............................................................62
Deleting a user account ................................................................................62
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Administrating user groups .............................................................................. 63
Creating a new user group ........................................................................... 63
Renaming a user group ................................................................................ 64
Changing the user group rights..................................................................... 64
Administrating user group members............................................................. 66
(De)activating a user group .......................................................................... 66
Deleting a user group................................................................................... 66
System rights ................................................................................................... 67
Rights for unrestricted access to the system (Superuser)................................. 67
Changing the login right to the web application ............................................ 67
Rights to access the EasyControl tool........................................................... 68
Rights to change your own password ........................................................... 68
Authorization to confirm a monitoring alarm ............................................... 68
Authorisation to execute the »Replace device« function ................................ 69
Advanced functions of the KVM system ......................................................... 70
Identifying a device by activating the Identification LED .................................... 70
Saving the configurations ................................................................................ 70
Saving the configurations with auto backup function ............................................ 71
Restoring the configurations ............................................................................ 73
Activating premium functions .......................................................................... 74
Chapter 2: Matrix system
Computer modules ......................................................................................... 75
Adjusting access and configuration rights ......................................................... 75
Access rights to a computer module ............................................................. 75
Access rights to a target group...................................................................... 76
Access mode for simultaneous access to computer modules..............................77
Access to USB devices ................................................................................. 80
Accessing third-party devices via multi IO card ............................................ 83
Rights to configure computer modules ......................................................... 86
Basic configuration of computer modules ......................................................... 86
Changing the name of a computer module ................................................... 86
Changing the comment of a computer module.............................................. 87
Deleting a computer module from a KVM matrix system.............................. 87
Copying configuration settings to a new computer module............................ 88
Copying the configuration settings of a computer module ............................. 88
Settings for special hardware ............................................................................ 89
(De)Activating an USB keyboard mode the »Generic USB« mode................. 89
Adjusting the operating mode of the RS232 interface .................................... 92
Defining the EDID profile to be used ........................................................... 93
Reducing the colour depth of image data to be transmitted............................ 94
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Advanced features ........................................................................................... 95
Wake On LAN ............................................................................................95
Sending a key combination after disconnecting all users ................................96
Enabling/disabling the keyboard signal ........................................................96
Configuring default actions after a user logon................................................97
Return to the last computer module ..............................................................98
Restore the last FreeSeating session ..............................................................99
Deactivation of the Restore last session function ...........................................99
Multiuser information ................................................................................ 100
Viewing status information of a computer module....................................... 101
Viewing the active connections of a computer module................................. 102
Restarting a computer module ........................................................................ 102
Updating the firmware of computer modules .................................................. 103
Console modules ........................................................................................... 104
Operating modes of console modules ............................................................. 104
Standard operating mode ........................................................................... 104
Open access operating mode....................................................................... 104
Video operating mode ................................................................................ 105
Selecting the console module’s operating mode........................................... 105
Basic configuration of console modules .......................................................... 106
Changing names or comments of console modules...................................... 106
Enabling or disabling console modules ....................................................... 106
Copying configuration settings to a new console module ............................. 107
Copying the configuration settings of a console module............................... 107
Deleting console modules from the KVM matrix system ............................. 108
(De)Activating access to exclusive signals ................................................... 108
Rights for access to exclusive signals........................................................... 109
Settings for special hardware .......................................................................... 112
Support of any USB devices ....................................................................... 112
Reinitialising USB input devices................................................................. 113
Advanced functions ....................................................................................... 114
Automatic user logout................................................................................ 114
Automatically disconnecting access to computer modules ........................... 114
Adjusting the logoff procedure of CON-2 console modules.......................... 115
Channel auto-switching for CON-2 console modules................................... 116
Viewing status information of console modules........................................... 117
Remembering a username in the login box.................................................. 118
Setting the hold time for the screensaver ..................................................... 118
Enabling or disabling DDC/CI support ...................................................... 119
Adjusting the operating mode of the RS232 interface .................................. 121
Viewing the active connections of a console module.................................... 122
Restarting a console module ........................................................................... 122
Updating the firmware of a console module .................................................... 123
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Remote gateways and remote targets ............................................................. 124
Configuring remote gateways ......................................................................... 125
Changing the name of a remote gateway .....................................................125
Changing the comment of a remote gateway ...............................................125
Configuring the network interface ...............................................................126
Configuring global network settings ............................................................127
Assigning a remote pool .............................................................................128
Viewing monitoring values .........................................................................128
Viewing status information of a remote gateway..........................................129
Configuring remote targets ............................................................................. 130
Changing the name of a remote target .........................................................130
Changing the comment of a remote target ...................................................130
Saving the resolution of a virtual machine ...................................................131
Reducing the colour depth of the image data to be transmitted .....................132
Holding a connection .................................................................................132
Connection repeats .....................................................................................133
Defining the connection parameters for a remote target ...............................134
Saving login data or use the matrix credentials for login...............................136
Assigning a remote pool .............................................................................137
Viewing monitoring values .........................................................................137
Viewing status information of a remote target..............................................138
Target groups and view filters ....................................................................... 139
Intended use of target groups .......................................................................... 139
Intended use of view filters ............................................................................. 139
Administrating target groups .......................................................................... 139
The »New digital targets« and »New analog targets« target groups................139
Creating a new target group ........................................................................140
Changing the name or comment of a target group........................................140
Administrating target group members .........................................................141
Deleting a target group ...............................................................................141
Administrating view filters .............................................................................. 142
Creating a new view filter ...........................................................................142
Changing the name of a view filter ..............................................................142
Deleting a view filter...................................................................................142
Adding a computer module to a view filter ..................................................143
Deleting a computer module from a view filter ............................................143
Assigning a view filter as default in the OSD ...............................................144
Accessing computer modules via select keys .................................................. 145
Changing select key modifier or valid key type ................................................ 145
Administrating select key sets ......................................................................... 146
Step 1: Select a matrix switch......................................................................146
Step 2: Select a user ....................................................................................147
Step 3: Select key sets..................................................................................147
Step 4: Configure a select key set.................................................................147
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Automatic or manual switching between computer modules ........................ 148
Auto scanning all computer modules (Autoscan) ............................................. 148
Applying the Autoscan function.................................................................... 148
Configuring the scantime of the Autoscan function........................................ 148
Auto scanning all active computer modules (Autoskip) ....................................... 149
Applying the Autoskip function ................................................................... 149
Configuring the scantime of the Autoskip function ........................................ 149
Scanning computer modules manually (Stepscan) ........................................... 150
Starting and stopping the Stepscan function .................................................. 150
Configuring keys for manually scan ............................................................ 150
Administrating scan mode sets ....................................................................... 151
Step 1: Select a user.................................................................................... 151
Step 2: Scan mode sets ............................................................................... 151
Step 3: Configure scan mode set ................................................................. 151
Configuring the on-screen display ................................................................... 152
Configuration ................................................................................................ 152
Changing the hotkey to open the OSD........................................................ 152
Opening the OSD via double keypress ........................................................ 153
Automatic closing of the OSD after inactivity ............................................. 154
Adjusting the OSD transparency ................................................................ 154
Adjusting the information display............................................................... 155
Changing the colour of the information display........................................... 156
Defining a standard view filter.................................................................... 157
Selecting a keyboard layout for OSD entries................................................ 158
Operating the OSD by mouse ..................................................................... 159
Enabling/disabling the OSD ...................................................................... 159
Adjusting the OSD resolution..................................................................... 160
Special functions for cascaded KVM matrix systems ..................................... 162
Basic functions .............................................................................................. 162
Changing names or comments of matrix switches ....................................... 162
Deleting follower matrix switches from the system...................................... 162
Configuration settings .................................................................................... 163
Defining the cascade mode of a matrix switch............................................. 163
Expanding switchable signals ....................................................................... 164
Expanding the system through channel grouping ............................................ 164
Creating a new channel group .................................................................... 165
Adding or deleting modules from a channel group ...................................... 166
Deleting a channel group............................................................................ 167
Powerswitches .............................................................................................. 168
Basic configuration of IP power switches ........................................................ 168
Adding an IP power switch to a KVM system ............................................. 168
Changing name and comment of an IP powerswitch ................................... 168
Configuring an IP powerswitch .................................................................. 169
Deleting an IP powerswitch........................................................................ 169
Viewing the status information of an IP powerswitch .................................. 170
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Basic configuration of RS232 powerswitches ................................................... 171
Changing name and comment of an RS232 powerswitch .............................171
Deleting an RS232 powerswitch from a KVM matrix system .......................171
Viewing the status information of RS232 powerswitches..............................172
Assigning a powerswitch power outlet to a computer module .......................... 173
Rights administration ..................................................................................... 173
Rights to switch the power outlets of a computer module.............................173
Rights to switch the power outlets of a target group .....................................174
Advanced functions of the KVM matrix switch ............................................. 175
Copying the config settings of a matrix switch ................................................. 175
Setting up a shared database for all devices ...................................................... 175
GPIO function ............................................................................................... 177
Configuring the GPIO function for a console or a computer module.................. 177
Configuring the Tradeswitch LED mode.....................................................178
Viewing/exporting the port overview of the matrix switch ...........................179
Restarting the matrix switch ........................................................................... 179
Restoring the connection state after a restart .................................................... 180
Copying config settings to a new matrix switch ............................................... 181
Freeze mode .................................................................................................. 182
Changing push event key modifiers and valid keymodes .................................. 184
Rights administration ..................................................................................... 185
Right to change the personal profile ............................................................185
Optional functions .......................................................................................... 186
Viewing the status information of matrix switches .......................................188
Push-get function (optional) .......................................................................... 189
Changing the right to execute the Push-get function ........................................ 189
Changing push-get key modifiers and valid keys .............................................. 190
Administrating push-get key sets ..................................................................... 191
Step 1: Select a matrix switch......................................................................191
Step 2: Select a user ....................................................................................191
Step 3: Select push-get key set .....................................................................192
Step 4: Configure push-get key set ...............................................................192
IP-Control-API (optional) ............................................................................. 193
Supported functions via API and text-based control ......................................... 193
Configuring access for text-based control ......................................................... 194
Scripting function (optional) ......................................................................... 195
Configuring scripts ......................................................................................... 195
Step 1: Select the option »Scripts«................................................................195
Steps 2 and 3: Create, edit, merge or delete scripts .......................................196
Step 4: Define owner ..................................................................................198
Step 5: Script availability.............................................................................198
Step 6: Target device...................................................................................199
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Configuring script groups ............................................................................... 200
Step 1: Select the option »Scripts groups« .................................................... 200
Steps 2 and 3: Create, edit or delete script groups ........................................ 200
Step 4: Add scripts to group or delete them from group ............................... 201
Step 5: Define order of script execution....................................................... 201
Step 6: Script group availability .................................................................. 201
Assigning rights to execute scripts and script groups ........................................ 202
Defining the right to execute a script........................................................... 202
Defining the right to execute a script group ................................................. 203
Assigning and configuring script keys ............................................................. 204
Using script keys at console modules .......................................................... 204
Changing the script key modifier and the valid keys .................................... 204
Administrating script key sets ......................................................................... 205
Step 1: Select a device ................................................................................ 205
Step 2: Select a user.................................................................................... 206
Step 3: Add or select script key sets............................................................. 206
Step 4: Assign scripts and edit script key sets ............................................... 206
OSD settings fo the Scripting function ............................................................ 206
Editing the default menu mode................................................................... 206
Switching threshold to switch the menu mode by mouse ............................. 207
Tradeswitch function (optional) ................................................................... 208
Changing tradeswitch key and valid key type .................................................. 208
Administrating tradeswitch workplaces .......................................................... 210
Step 1: Select a matrix switch ..................................................................... 210
Step 2: Tradeswitch workplace ................................................................... 210
Step 3: Configure tradeswitch workplace..................................................... 210
Step 4: Tradeswitch configuration completed .............................................. 210
Advanced functions ....................................................................................... 211
Switch Tradeswitch visualization on/off..................................................... 211
Customizing the appearance of the tradeswitch frame ................................. 212
CrossDisplay-Switching (optional) ............................................................... 214
Using »CrossDisplay-Switching« .................................................................... 214
Requirements for »CrossDisplay-Switching« ................................................... 215
Order and proportions of monitors ................................................................. 216
Implementing multi-head monitors ................................................................ 217
The »CrossDisplay-Switching« view .............................................................. 218
List of modules .......................................................................................... 218
Workspace................................................................................................. 219
Basic configuration ........................................................................................ 220
Enabling »CrossDisplay-Switching«............................................................ 220
Adjusting the general CDS mouse speed ..................................................... 221
CDS mouse positioning.............................................................................. 221
Configuring CrossDisplay-Switching .............................................................. 223
Step 5: Position displays............................................................................. 223
Step 6: Configure CDS settings of computer modules.................................. 225
Messages ....................................................................................................... 228
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CDS multihead groups .................................................................................. 229
Differences between CDS modes .................................................................... 229
Example of use ............................................................................................... 229
CDS with channel groups ...........................................................................230
CDS with mulithead groups........................................................................231
Requirements ................................................................................................. 232
The »Member configuration« view .................................................................. 233
List of computer modules ...........................................................................233
Workspace .................................................................................................234
Configuring CDS multihead groups ................................................................ 235
Step 1: Administrate CDS multihead groups................................................235
Step 2: Configure CDS multihead groups ....................................................236
Saving order and resolutions of workspaces .................................................236
Connecting analogue matrix switches (Bridging) .......................................... 239
Operation ...................................................................................................... 239
Requirements ................................................................................................. 240
Particularities ................................................................................................. 240
Configuration ................................................................................................. 240
Step 1: Check matrix switch settings............................................................240
Step 2: Configure bridge connections...........................................................241
KVM Matrix-Grid™ (optional) ..................................................................... 242
Purpose .......................................................................................................... 242
Difference between cascade and Matrix-Grid .................................................. 242
Technical implementation .............................................................................. 244
Shared database for all matrix switches ........................................................... 245
Database settings within the Matrix-Grid ........................................................ 246
Tips and important instructions ...................................................................... 247
Special features of the KVM Matrix-Grid ........................................................ 248
Restrictions ................................................................................................248
Installing devices ............................................................................................ 248
Establishing an autarchic grid network ............................................................ 249
Preparations in the web application ................................................................. 250
Database configuration of the Matrix-Grid member ........................................ 250
Step 1: Set system time ...............................................................................251
Step 2: Set certificate...................................................................................252
Step 3: Device role in Grid system...............................................................253
Step 4: (De)Activate grid.............................................................................253
Connecting matrix switches to grid lines ......................................................... 254
Functional test ............................................................................................... 254
MatrixGuard (optional) ................................................................................. 255
Rules for the assignment of the leader role ....................................................... 255
Example 1: Restart of all components..........................................................255
Example 2: Failure of the current database leader ........................................256
Example 3: Recognition of another database leader .....................................256
Example 4: Failure of a network component ...............................................256
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Important notes ............................................................................................. 257
Requirements ................................................................................................ 257
Configuring a MatrixGuard member .............................................................. 258
Overview: Configuration of a MatrixGuard member................................... 258
Step 1: Set system time ............................................................................... 259
Step 2: Set certificate .................................................................................. 260
Step 3: Configure members......................................................................... 261
SyncSwitching (optional) .............................................................................. 262
Requirements ................................................................................................ 263
Configuring the SyncSwitching function ......................................................... 263
Step 1: Select a matrix switch ..................................................................... 263
Step 2: Enable/disable syncFollower matrix switches.................................. 263
Schritte 3/5: Configure syncFollower matrix switches................................. 264
Step 4/6: Check settings on the matrix switches .......................................... 265
EasyControl (optional) ................................................................................. 266
Starting the »EasyControl« tool ...................................................................... 266
Establishing and disconnecting a connection .................................................. 267
Switching functions.................................................................................... 268
Hiding modules on the user interface .......................................................... 268
Executing scripts ............................................................................................ 269
Configuring the interface............................................................................ 270
Operating the user interface........................................................................ 271
General configuration settings ........................................................................ 272
Showing all notifications or only errors....................................................... 272
Changing the colour scheme of the tool ...................................................... 272
Closing the tool ............................................................................................. 272
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Introduction
The ConfigPanel web application provides a graphical user interface to configure the
KVM system. The application can be operated from any supported web browser
(see page 2).
Thanks to its enhanced functions, the graphical user interface provides the following
features for easy operation:
Clearly arranged user interface
Monitoring of various system features
Advanced network functions (netfilter, syslog, …)
Backup and restore function
ADVICE:
The web application can be used in the entire network independently
from the locations of the devices and consoles connected to the KVM system.
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System requirements
The web application ConfigPanel has been successfully tested with the following web
browsers:
Apple Safari 16
Google Chrome 116
Microsoft Edge 116
Mozilla Firefox 117
Supported operating systems
Microsoft Windows
macOS
Linux
Android
iOS
Recommended resolutions
A minimum resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels is recommended.
The web application is optimized to display the content in landscape mode.
Portrait mode is supported. In this mode, not all contents may be visible.
IMPORTANT:
Before starting the web application via web browser, connect the
device from which you want to load the web application to the local network. The
Installation manual of the device provides more information.
If not already done, adjust the network settings as described on page 3.
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Initial configuration of the network
settings
To access the web application, the network settings of the device on which the web
application is operated need to be configured.
How to configure the network settings before integrating the device into the local
network:
1. Use a category 5 (or better) twisted pair cable to connect the network interface of
any computer to the device’s Network A interface.
2. Ensure that the IP address of the computer’s network interface is part of the sub-
net to which the device’s IP address belongs to.
3. Switch on the device.
4. Start the computer’s web browser and enter 192.168.0.1 in the address bar.
5. Configure the network interface(s) and the global network settings as described in
the paragraph Network settings on page 15 f.
6. Remove the twisted pair cable connection between computer and device.
7. Implement the device in the local network.
NOTE:
In the defaults, the following settings are pre-selected:
IP address of network interface A: 192.168.0.1
IP address of network interface B: address obtained using DHCP
Global network settings: settings obtained using DHCP
NOTE:
Use the IP address 192.168.0.100, for example.
IMPORTANT:
It is not possible to operate both network interfaces within one
subnet!
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Getting started
This chapter introduces you to the basic operation of the web application.
Starting the web application
How to start the web application
1. Enter the following URL in the address line:
https://[IP address of the device]
2. Enter the following data in the login mask:
3. Click on Login.
4. Click on the Config Panel 21 icon.
NOTE:
For a detailed explanation of the functions and configuration settings, refer
to the following chapters of this manual.
NOTE:
Information on the system requirements of the web application can be
found on page 2.
Username: Enter a username.
Password: Enter a password for your user account.
2-Factor Auth Code
(TOTP): Enter the 2-Factor Auth Code (TOTP) from
two-factor authentication.
IMPORTANT:
Change the administrator account's default password.
To do this, log into the web application with the administrator account
and then change the password (see page 58).
The default access data to the administrator account are:
Username: Admin
Password: see login information on the label attached to the controller card
NOTE:
The default admin password for devices manufactured before
October 2020 is 4658.
NOTE:
As an alternative to the Config Panel 21 you can open the EasyControl
(see page 266) tool after login, if you have activated the IP-Control-API feature
for a fee.
NOTE:
The 2-Factor Auth Code (TOTP) is only requested if
two-factor authentication has been configured (see page 42 f.)
and activated (see page 55 ff.).
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Operating the web application
User interface
The user interface of the web application consists of several areas:
The different areas of the user interface serve different tasks. The following table lists
the purpose of each area:
Figure 1: User interface of the web application
Menu :In the menu the different functions of the web application
are summarised in various topics.
Breadcrumb
navigation :
The breadcrumb navigation shows you the path to the
currently opened dialog.
To quickly return to a higher-level dialog, you can click
on it in the breadcrumb navigation.
Filter function :You can use the filter function to narrow down the items
displayed in the main view.
In the text box, enter part of the name of the element you
want to find. Only elements that contain this text in one of
the displayed columns are displayed in the main view. The
names are not case-sensitive during filtering.
To delete the filter, click on the [X] icon.
Main view :After selecting a topic in the menu, the contents of this
topic are displayed here.
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Shortcuts :Language selection: The language identifier (for example EN
for English) shows the currently active language in the web
application.
To switch the language, click the language identifier. This
opens a submenu that shows the supported languages and
the corresponding identifiers.
Switch the language by clicking on the desired language.
User: A click on the user icon opens a submenu:
The name of the active user is displayed in the submenu.
Click on User to access the user settings of the active user.
Click on Logout to exit the active session.
Monitoring status: This icon shows you at a glance whether
all monitoring values are within the normal range (green
icon) or if at least one monitoring value is outside the nor-
mal range (yellow or red icon).
The Monitoring status icon always takes the colour of the most
critical monitoring value
If the icon is displayed in yellow or red, you can access the
Active alarms dialog by clicking on the icon.
Buttons :Depending on the dialog shown, different buttons are
displayed in this area.
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Frequently used buttons
The user interface uses various buttons to perform operations. The following table
informs you about the names and functions of the buttons used in many dialog masks:
Configuring table columns
You can adapt the table columns to be displayed under Matrix systems and Users to
your requirements.
By default, the columns Name, Device type, Comment and Monitoring overview are shown
under Matrix systems:
Configuration: Show configuration settings of the selected element (device, user, ...)
Service
tools: If you select a device in the main view, you can use the service
tools to perform certain tasks (for example, update, backup, show
syslog).
Save: Saving of the entered data. The opened dialog is still displayed.
Cancel: The data you have entered will be discarded and the dialog will be
closed.
Close: The entered data is cached and the dialog is closed.
Only after clicking on Save or Cancel the data is permanently stored
or discarded.
Figure 2: Table columns (selection) of a matrix switch
NOTE:
Click the chain icon in the Name column to display grouped devices as a
unit or list each device individually.
Getting started
8 · G&D ControlCenter-Digital
How to change the columns to be displayed:
1. Click on the gears icon () above the table.
2. To add a column, select it from the Columns drop-down box and click
on Add column.
3. To delete a column, click on the red button () below the column header.
4. Click on the green check mark ( ) to save your settings or klick on the
red Discard button ( ).
How to change the column order:
1. Click on the gears icon above the table.
2. To move a column to the left, click on the arrow left icon ( ) of this column.
3. To move a column to the right, click on the arrow right icon ( ) of this column.
4. Click on the green check mark ( ) to save your settings or click on the
red Discard button ( ).
How to reset the table configuration to the default settings
1. Click on the Table configuration reset icon () above the table.
2. Confirm the security prompt by clicking on Yes.
NOTE:
The Name column is always shown as the first column of the table.
Figure 3: Table configuration
NOTE:
The Name column is always shown as the first column of the table.
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