Eaton NetDirector B064-016-04-IPH Manual page 21

OSD Operation
Connections
Port Properties
The port's settings can be changed via the Port Configuration
page (see Port Configuration in OSD Operation for details.)
Field Description
Port OS Specifies the operating system for the computer/server connected to the port. Choices are Windows, Mac,
Sun, and Other. The default is Windows.
OS Language Specifies the operating system language being used by the computer connected to the port. Click on the
drop-down list to choose from a number of languages. The default is English US.
Cable Length IPG models only (all IPH models auto-adjust video quality): Specifies the length of the Cat5e cable
that is being used to connect the computer to the port. Because the quality of video decreases when
using longer cable, the B064-Series KVM Switch will make adjustments to improve the video quality based
on this setting. Choices are Short (less than 32 ft.), Medium (32-82 ft.), and Long (greater than 82 ft.). The
default is Short.
Access Mode Access Mode defines how the port is to be accessed when multiple users are logged on. Choices are
Exclusive, Occupy, and Share.
Exclusive: The first user to switch to the port has exclusive control over the port. No other users can view
the port. The Timeout function does not apply to ports which have this setting.
Occupy: The first user to switch to the port has control over the port. However, additional users may view
the port's video display. If the user who controls the port is inactive for longer than the time set in the
Timeout box, port control is transferred to the next user to move the mouse or strike the keyboard.
Share: Users simultaneously share control over the port. Input from the users is placed in a queue and
executed chronologically. Under these circumstances, users can take advantage of the Message Board.
The message board allows the user to manually take control of the keyboard and mouse only, or of the
keyboard, mouse and video of a Share port. (See Message Board section under Control Panel in Remote
Session Operation for details.)
Occupy Timeout Please click the master KVM switch to access the Occupy Timeout setting . This field displays the
timeout value that is set for all ports in the installation. When the port's Access Mode has been set to
Occupy, if there is no activity from the user occupying the port for the amount of time set here, the user
is timed out and the port is released. The first user to send keyboard or mouse input after the port has
been released gets to occupy the port. As this setting is the same for all ports, you are not allowed to
configure it on a port-by-port basis. This setting can be changed using the Port Properties dialog box for
the master KVM switch, which is discussed in the Port Properties section.
After making your configuration choices, click Save to save your new settings and close the dialog box.
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