Port switching, Switching to kvm ports – ATEN ATEN Matrix KVM KM0832 User Manual

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When Hotkey mode is active:

Š The Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs flash in succession. They stop

flashing and revert to normal status when you exit Hotkey mode.

Š An on-screen command line appears. The command line prompt is the

word HOTKEY: in white text on a blue background. Text that you key in
while in Hotkey mode displays here.

Š Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended

only Hotkey

mode compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described in the sections
that follow), can be input.

Š Pressing [Esc] or [Spacebar] exits Hotkey mode.

Port Switching

Each KVM port is assigned a port ID based on its position in the KVM
installation (see Port ID Numbering, p. 104). After invoking Hotkey mode, you
can type a port ID to switch directly to any KVM port in the installation.
Depending on the position of the KVM port in the installation, the port ID is
composed of up to 4 port numbers separated by hyphens.

Switching to KVM Ports

To switch to a KVM port:

1. Invoke Hotkey mode (see p. 123).

2. At the command prompt, type the port ID. (See Port ID Numbering,

page 104, for a description of the port ID.)

The port ID numbers display on the command line as you type them. If
you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.

3. Press [Enter].

After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated KVM
port, the port ID is displayed, and you automatically exit Hotkey mode.

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