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AMX Switch Series Installer/User Guide
Forcing an External Switch
The AMX system enables an external network source to control switching within the AMX switch
using the SNMP. The access rights that apply to the SNMP control are assigned to a user named
"snmpUser." After adding and setting access rights for the snmpUser, you are ready to force a
switch to any of the servers to which the snmpUser has access. For instructions on adding an
SNMP user, see To add a user in this chapter. For more information on forcing an external switch
on the AMX5000 or AMX5010, refer to the specific MIB file called AMX-MIB. This MIB file is
available on the AMWorks software CD, or visit http://www.avocent.com/support to download
the file.
OSD Command Line operations
The OSD Command Line enables you to enter commands to reset the mouse and keyboard, force a
user at another user station to make and/or break a connection and configure the Direct Digital
Control (DDC) table used by the AMIQ module. Table 4.3 provides a list of hotkey sequences used
to activate the Command Line. The default Command Line hotkey sequence is the
pressed and held, followed by the
the list available on the Console tab.
Table 4.3: OSD Command Line Hotkey Sequences
Sequence
NumLock + "-"
NumLock + "/"
NumLock + "+"
NumLock + "*"
To reset the keyboard and mouse:
1.
Press the default Command Line hotkey sequence to display the Command Line.
Figure 4.12: OSCAR Interface Command Line
2.
Type
and press
rk
- or -
Type
rm
Minus
Keystroke Description
NumLock key, pressed and held, followed by the Minus (-) key
NumLock key, pressed and held, followed by the Slash (/) key
NumLock key, pressed and held, followed by the Plus (+) key
NumLock key, pressed and held, followed by the Asterisk (*) key
to reset the keyboard.
Enter
and press
to reset the mouse.
Enter
(-) key. You can set the following hotkey sequences from
key
NumLock