Eaton NetDirector B064-016-04-IPH Manual

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75Remote SessionMultiuser OperationAuto ScanningB064-Series KVM Switches are designed to allow multiple users to access connected computers/servers simultaneously.• The B064-032-02-IPH and B064-016-02-IPH are designed with 3 buses, which support 1 local user and 2 simultaneous remoteusers. When multiple users are logging on at the same time, the 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc. users to log in are all on the first bus. The2nd, 4th, 6th, etc. users to log in are all on the second bus. The rules for multi-user operation in the table that follows thissection apply to all users who are on the same bus.• The B064-032-02-IPH and B064-016-02-IPH are designed with 4 buses, which share among 1 local user and 4 simultaneousremote users. When multiple users are logged on at the same time, the 1st, 5th, 9th, etc. users are all on the first bus. The2nd, 6th, 10th, etc. users are all on the second bus. The 3rd, 7th, 11th, etc. users are all on the third bus. The 4th, 8th, 12th, etc.users are all on the fourth bus. The rules for multi-user operation in the table that follows this section apply to all users whoare on the same bus.Operation Rules for Multi-Users on the Same BusAuto Scan Mode When Auto Scan mode is started, all users on that bus will go into Auto Scan mode. If a user on the samebus is in the OSD, they will not go into Auto Scan mode until they access one of the ports.Auto Scan mode can be stopped by any user by opening the OSD. When this occurs, all other users onthe bus are switched to the port that last held the KVM’s focus during Auto Scan mode.Panel Array Mode • When Panel Array mode is invoked, all users on that bus will go into Panel Array mode. If a user on thesame bus is in the OSD, they will not go into Panel Array mode until they access one of the ports. PanelArray mode can only be overridden by Super Administrators and Administrators.• Only the user who starts Panel Array mode can use the skip icons in the Panel Array Toolbar• Only the user who starts Panel Array mode can switch ports. When switching to another port, all userson the bus are switched to the same port. If a user does not have access to the port, they will beunable to view it.• Individual users can increase/decrease the number of panels they can see in Panel Array mode;however, the picture quality may get worse as the number of panels is decreased. For this reason, it isrecommended that the user who starts Panel Array mode set it to display at least four panels.The Auto Scan function automatically switches among all accessible ports at regular intervals, so that the user can monitor theiractivity without having to manually switch between ports. The ports that are accessed in Auto Scan mode can be further filteredvia the Filter section of the Port Access page. (See Filter section under Connections in OSD Operation for details.)Setting the Scan IntervalThe scan interval used during Auto Scan mode can be set in the User Settings menu. (See User Preferences section under OSDOperation for details.) The scan interval can be set from 1 to 255 seconds. The default is 5 seconds.Invoking Auto ScanAuto Scan Mode can be invoked when in the OSD or when in a remote session. When in the OSD, Auto Scan mode can beinvoked by clicking on the Auto Scan button in the lower-left corner of the Port Access section. When in a remote session, AutoScan Mode can be invoked by opening the OSD toolbar and tapping the A key. Once started, Auto Scan cycles through the portsin order, starting with the first accessible port on the installation. During Auto Scan Mode, an S appears in front of the Port IDDisplay to indicate that the port is being accessed under Auto Scan Mode.Pausing Auto ScanAuto Scan Mode can be paused in order to keep the focus on a particular computer by pressing P during an Auto Scan. Whenpaused, the S that displays in front of the Port ID blinks On and Off. Pausing when you want to keep the focus on a particularcomputer can be more convenient than exiting Auto Scan Mode because when you resume scanning, you start from where youleft off. If you were to exit and then restart Auto Scan Mode, the scanning would start over from the very first computer on theinstallation. To resume Auto Scan Mode after pausing, press any key except [Esc] or the [Spacebar], which will exit Auto ScanMode completely.Exiting Auto ScanWhile Auto Scan Mode is in effect, ordinary keyboard functions are suspended. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regainnormal control of the keyboard. To exit Auto Scan Mode press [Esc] or the [Spacebar]