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Chapter 5: Operation
Possibility 2:
Select “Status > Matrix View” in the task area.
Figure 5-7. Menu Status – Matrix View
To perform switching operations between CON and CPU devices, follow these
steps:
1. Move the mouse cursor to the port that has to be switched.
2. Hold down the left-mouse button and move the cursor to the port that has to
be connected to the initial port. The current cursor movement will be displayed
by a black auxiliary line.
3. Release the left-mouse button. A popup to select the available switching type
(Full Access, Video Access, or Private Mode) will be opened.
4. Select the desired switching type. The switching operation will be immediately
executed. At the same time, all extender units that are assigned to the involved
devices will be switched.
NOTE: If there is a red cross on a port when switching by using the Matrix View,
the console to be connected does not have access rights to the respective
CPU at this port.