- 16/32 Port Modular MatrixTM KVM Switch User Manual

F6 BRC:

F6 is a Super Administrator or Administrator only function. Clicking the F6

field, or pressing [F6], invokes Broadcast (BRC) Mode. When this function is

in effect, commands sent from the console are broadcast to to all available

computers on the installation.

This function is particularly useful for operations that need to be performed on

multiple computers, such as performing a system wide shutdown, installing or

upgrading software, etc.

BRC works in conjunction with the F2 LIST function. The LIST function (see

p. 39), is used to broaden or narrow the focus of which Ports appear on the

OSD Main Screen. When you Broadcast a command, it only goes to the Ports

currently selected to be listed on the OSD Main Screen.

w While BRC Mode is in effect, a Speaker symbol appears before the Port ID

Display of the port that currently has the console focus.

w While BRC Mode is in effect, the mouse will not function normally. You

must exit BRC Mode in order to regain control of the mouse.

w To exit BRC Mode, invoke the OSD (with the OSD Hotkey), then Click the

F6 field, or press [F6], to turn BRC Mode off.

2004-08-04