Black Box ACX288 User Manual

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Chapter 5: Operation

5. Operation

You can operate the ServSwitch DKM FX in three different ways:

1. Direct Switching

• via a keyboard connected to a CON port and the hotkeys

• by a macro keyboard connected to a console port

2. OSD

• via keyboard/mouse directly connected to the CPU board of the matrix

• via keyboard/mouse connected to a CON Unit and the OSD

3. External Switching Commands:

• via an external computer via Java tool (network connection required)

• via a media control (network or serial connection required)

5.1 Operation via Hotkeys
5.1.1 Direct Switching

The direct switching by hotkeys on a keyboard is the fastest way for a user to
switch at his console between different CPUs. He can switch video, keyboard and
mouse, or only video.

Direct Switching of Video, Keyboard, and Mouse

1. Start Command Mode with the hotkey. For control, the LEDs Shift and Scroll

flash at the keyboard, if Command Mode is activated.

2. Enter the index number of the new CPU from the list of favorites and confirm

with <Enter>. At the same time, the Command Mode is closed and the console
is connected to the new CPU with complete control.

NOTE: For best switching time, use identical mice, keyboards, and monitors.

This contributes to a smooth and delayless direct switching of the matrix.

Direct Switching of Video

1. Start Command Mode with the hotkey. For control, the LEDs Shift and Scroll

flashes at the keyboard, if command mode is activated.

2. Enter the index number of the new CPU from the list of favorites and confirm

with <Space>.

At the same time, the Command Mode is closed and the console is connected to
the new CPU with video only.