Specifications

CHAPTER 4: Configuration

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In the Multi-Head ServSwitch’s factory-default state, you can use a three-button

PS/2 mouse or an IntelliMouse to cycle through the Switch’s CPU channels. To

switch to the next channel, simply hold down the center or “wheel” button on the

mouse, then press its left button. If you don’t want to use this feature—particularly

if it’s going to conflict with mouse-controlled application functions—you can

disable it by sending the [U][2], [U][3], or [U][5] command. If the third button

on a three-button mouse is being used to switch the Switch, it won’t be available for

use with PC software, although the wheel on an IntelliMouse can be used for both

switching and software with no problems. For this reason, we’ve included the

[U][1], [U][2], and [U][4] command options, which cause the Switch to report to

the attached PCs that they are attached to a 2-button mouse. If you want to use all

the functions of a 3-button mouse or IntelliMouse for your PC software, you should

send the Switch the [U][3] or [U][5] command.

The Multi-Head ServSwitch supports “Internet mice” that are compatible with

the Microsoft IntelliMouse. These are fitted with a wheel or other type of scrolling

control and sometimes have additional buttons. Many such mice are available from

several different manufacturers.

You can connect either a standard PS/2 mouse or an IntelliMouse compatible

mouse to the Switch’s control port. You can configure your CPUs using Microsoft

PS/2 or IntelliMouse drivers in any combination as required.

IntelliMouse features are supported on both PS/2 and RS-232 CPU connections.

When you use PS/2 CPU connections, the Switch will automatically configure itself

to the type of mouse requested by the driver. If you are using RS-232 CPU

connections, you will need to send the [U][4] or [U][5] command to enable the

IntelliMouse features.

U1 Channels are mouse-switchable; the Switch reports “2-button mouse” to the

attached PCs (default)

U2 Channels are not mouse-switchable; the Switch reports “2-button mouse” to

the attached PCs

U3 Channels are not mouse-switchable; the Switch reports “3-button mouse” to