Managing Target Device Tasks Using The Oscar Interface; Displaying Version Information; Figure 4.13: Commands Window; Table 4.5: Commands To Manage Routine Tasks For The Target Device - IBM 1735-2GX Installation And User Manual

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Managing target device tasks using the OSCAR interface

From the Commands window, you can manage the switching system and user connections, enable
the Scan and Broadcast modes, and update the firmware.

Table 4.5: Commands to manage routine tasks for the target device

Feature
CO Status
Display Config
Run Diagnostics
Broadcast Enable
Scan Enable
User Status
Display Versions
Device Reset

Figure 4.13: Commands window

To access the Commands window, complete the following steps:
1. Start the OSCAR interface.
2. Click Commands. The Commands window opens.

Displaying version information

You can use the OSCAR interface to view the versions of the appliance and the CO cable
firmware. For more information, see "Appendix A" beginning on page 89.
Purpose
View the version and upgrade status of the CO cable.
View current display settings.
Configure and begin diagnostics on target devices.
Begin broadcasting to the target devices. Configure a target device list for
broadcasting under the Setup window.
Begin scanning the target devices. Set up a target device list for scanning in the
Setup window.
View and disconnect users.
View version information for the appliance as well as view and upgrade firmware for
individual CO cables.
Re-establish operation of the keyboard and mouse.