Chapter 3. Basic Operation
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Hot Plugging
The KL3116 / KL3116T supports
hot plugging
– components can be removed
and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the ports
without the need to shut the unit down. In order for hot plugging to work
properly, however, the procedures described below must be followed:
Switching Station Positions
You can switch station positions by simply unplugging from one switch and
plugging into a new one. After you do, in order for the OSD menus to
correspond to the change, you must reset the station IDs in the OSD. See
RESET STATION IDS
Hot Plugging KVM Ports
In order for the OSD menus to correspond to the KVM port changes, you must
manually reconfigure the OSD to reflect the new port information. See the
F3
SET
(page 36) and
F4 ADM
(page 40), functions for details.
Note:
If the computer's operating system does not support hot plugging, this
function may not work properly.
Powering Off and Restarting
If it becomes necessary to power off one of the switches, or if it needs to be
restarted, before restarting the switch do the following:
1. Unplug the switch from its power source.
2. Shut down all the computers that are attached to it.
Note:
You must unplug the power cords of any computers that have the
Keyboard Power On
function. Otherwise, the switch will still
receive power from the computers.
3. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the switch back in, and, if necessary, turn it on.
4. After the switch is up, power on the computers.
Note:
If you have shut down more than one switch, power up the highest
switch in the chain first, and work your way down to the lowest one.
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