User guide

Using the OSD
4-18 Compaq Server Console Switch User Guide
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL
Writer: Amy L. Laffitte File Name: e-ch4 Using the OSD
Codename: Hoosier Part Number: 141555-003 Last Saved On: 8/22/02 12:19 PM
Figure 4-8: Menu screen functions continued
Field/
Button
Function Alternate Method
Delay Time
Enters the number of
seconds to delay
display to allow soft
switch*
Press the Alt + D key.
Cooperative
Has the console switch
maintain the current
user connection; this
user will not be
disconnected if
another user console
requests connection
(default setting)
Press the Alt + C key.
Preemptive
Has the console switch
allow any user console
to select any computer
at any time
Press the Alt + R key.
OK
Accepts changes,
closes the current
screen, and returns to
the previous screen
Press the Alt + O key.
* Delay Time allows the user to complete a soft switch without the OSD
menus displaying. Refer to “Performing a Soft Switch” in this chapter.
Scan Screen
In scan mode, the console switch automatically switches from port to port (computer
to computer). The user can scan the entire system sequentially or designate a custom
scan pattern by specifying computers and durations.
If the user has a Dual Console 8-Port console switch, scan behavior is influenced by
multiple users and tiered console switches. A multiuser console switch in the primary
position and any single-user console switch in the secondary position can create
situations that change the scan pattern.