APC AP5616 User Manual
Chapter 3: Basic Operations 20
Assigning target device names
Use the Names window to identify individual target devices by name rather than by port number.
The Names list is always sorted by port order. Names are stored in the KVM server module, so
even if you move the cable or target device to another target device interface port, the name and
configuration are recognized by the KVM switch. If a target device is turned off, you cannot
modify the name of the KVM server module.
The Names list is always sorted by port order. Names are stored in the KVM server module, so
even if you move the cable or target device to another target device interface port, the name and
configuration are recognized by the KVM switch. If a target device is turned off, you cannot
modify the name of the KVM server module.
To access the Names window:
1.
Press Print Screen to start the OSD. The Main window opens.
2.
Click Setup — Names. The Names window opens.
If new KVM server modules are discovered by the KVM switch, the on-screen list will be
automatically updated. The mouse cursor will change into an hourglass during the update. No
mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete.
automatically updated. The mouse cursor will change into an hourglass during the update. No
mouse or keyboard input will be accepted until the list update is complete.
To assign names to target devices:
1.
In the Names window, select a target device name or port number and click Modify. The Name
Modify window opens.
Modify window opens.
2.
Type a name in the New Name field. Names of target devices can be up to 15 characters long.
Valid characters are A-Z, a-z, 0-9, space and hyphen.
Valid characters are A-Z, a-z, 0-9, space and hyphen.
Table 3.3: Setup features to manage routine tasks for the target devices
Option
Purpose
Menu
Order the list of target devices by target device name, eID number, or port number. Set a
screen delay to specify the length of time that elapses between when Print Screen is
pressed and when the OSD interface starts.
screen delay to specify the length of time that elapses between when Print Screen is
pressed and when the OSD interface starts.
Security
Set passwords to restrict access to the target devices. Enable the screen saver.
Flag
Change the display properties including timing, color, and location of the status flag.
Language
Specify the language in which the interface is displayed.
Devices
Specify the number of ports that are on the attached tiered KVM switch.
Names
Assign a unique name to each target device.
Keyboard
Specify the keyboard country code.
Broadcast
Simultaneously control multiple target devices through keyboard and mouse actions.
Scan
Set up a custom scan pattern for up to 16 target devices.
Preempt
Specify preemption settings.
Network
Specify the network speed and configuration, IP address, subnet mask, and gateway for the
switching system.
switching system.