Eaton NetDirector B064-016-04-IPH Manual

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20OSD OperationPort ConfigurationWhen accessing the KVM via AP Windows or Java Client, right-click on any port in the Sidebar to configure a connectedcomputer or switch. (This feature is not available whenaccessing the OSD via web browser.) A list with options popsup. Listed items vary depending on user type and whether acascaded KVM switch or a computer/server port was selected.Available configuration items are:Item Access Type DescriptionExpand/ Collapse Super Administrators, Administratorsand Users• If the device’s ports are not displayed, the dialog box entry isExpand. Click Expand to open the tree and display the ports.• If the device’s ports are displayed, the dialog box entry isCollapse. Click Collapse to close the tree view.Note: This item is only active for KVM switches that have child devicesconnected to them. This has the same effect as clicking the Plus (+) or Minus(-) in the tree view.Copy Super Administrators, Administratorsand UsersThis item is only available for ports with computers/serversconnected to them. It is used when creating a Favorites bookmark.(See Adding a Favorite section under Favorites in OSD Operation fordetails.)Port NamingFor convenience, especially in large installations with many KVM switches and ports, each port can be given a unique name. Toassign, modify or delete a port name, follow the instructions below.Note: Administrators and Users must be given configuration access to a KVM or computer port to be able to edit the port name. (See DeviceAssignment section under User Management in OSD Operation for details.)1. Click once on the port you want to edit to highlight it, wait one second and click on it again. Note: This is not a double-click; itinvolves two separate clicks. Double-clicking will switch you to the device attached to the port.You can also right-click on the port you want to edit and select Rename in the popup box that appears (non-browser clients only).After a second or two, the display changes to provide a text input box.2. Key in a name for the port (or change/delete a previous one). The maximum number of characters allowed for a port nameis 20. You can use any combination of letters, numbers, and symbols on the typewriter keys of keyboards with PC US Englishlayout.3. When you have finished editing the port name, press [Enter] or click anywhere outside of the input box to complete theoperation.The Port Selection List• Users only see the switches and ports they have been givenaccess to.• Ports and cascaded KVM switches are located under theirparent switches. Click the Plus (+) in front of a switch toexpand the tree and see the ports underneath it.Note: In order for a cascaded B064-016 to show up as an expandableKVM in the port list, you must use a PS/2 SIU to cascade it fromthe first-level KVM. If you use a USB SIU, it will be displayed as anordinary port, and you will have to use the B064-016 OSD to accesscomputers/servers connected to it.• When expanded, there is a Minus (-) before the KVM’s devicename. Click the Minus (-) to collapse the tree and hide theports.• A port’s ID number is displayed in brackets next to the porticon. For convenience, you can give each port a uniquename in addition to this ID.• KVM switches and ports that are on line have their monitorscreen icons lit green. The monitor screens are gray fordevices and ports that are offline.Connections