ATEN ATEN Matrix KVM KM0832 - Manual (Page 129)

Chapter 5. OSD Operation
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Setting Function
BROADCAST Selecting BROADCAST invokes Broadcast mode. When this
function is in effect, commands sent from the KVM console
keyboard are broadcast to all available computers in the
installation.
This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be
performed on multiple computers, such as performing a system
wide shutdown, installing or upgrading software, etc.
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While Broadcast mode is in effect, a speaker symbol appears
before the port ID display of the KVM port that currently has
the KVM console focus.
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While Broadcast mode is in effect, other KVM consoles will
not be able to control the computers; however, they will be
able to access the KVM ports to view the computers.
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While Broadcast mode is in effect, a message indicating such
displays across the bottom of the Super Administrator’s
screen.
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Mouse commands will not be broadcast.
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If the super administrator that invoked Broadcast mode is idle
for longer than the period of time set with the Idle Timeout
function, Broadcast mode is canceled. (See Set Idle Timeout,
page 80 for details.)
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While Broadcast mode is in effect, if the super administrator
that invoked Broadcast mode invokes the OSD for more than
30 seconds, Broadcast mode is canceled.
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To exit Broadcast mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD
Hotkey), then select BROADCAST to turn Broadcast mode
off.