Specifications

CHAPTER 5: OPERATING CONSOLESWITCH 15
CHAPTER 5: OPERATING CONSOLESWITCH
PARAGON OPERATION: VIEWING STORED DATA
When using ConsoleSwitch in tandem with Raritan’s Paragon server management solution, users access and
operate serial devices connected to ConsoleSwitch via Paragon’s menus and functions. Channel switching,
naming, security, and other operating procedures of Paragon all apply seamlessly to ConsoleSwitch.
However, ConsoleSwitch provides one additional powerful feature to your Paragon system: for each serial
device connected to Paragon via ConsoleSwitch, users may view a history (buffer) of that device’s most recent
activity. To do so, simply press
<CTRL+G> at any time while connected to a ConsoleSwitch serial device.
In the menu that appears, press
V ↵ to access ConsoleSwitch’s “View Stored Data” feature. When you have
finished viewing stored data, press
<CTRL+G> to resume normal operation (quit “View Stored Data” mode).
For all other operating procedures when using ConsoleSwitch in a Paragon configuration, consult your Paragon
manual. Also be sure to see Appendix E: Paragon / ConsoleSwitch FAQ.
NOTE: The remaining information in this section only applies to ConsoleSwitch in a standalone operation
(not using Raritan’s Paragon system). Users employing ConsoleSwitch in a Paragon solution may disregard
the remainder of this section. Paragon users access and operate serial devices connected to ConsoleSwitch
via Paragon’s menus and functions. See the Paragon manual for operating instructions.
HOTKEY MODE
ConsoleSwitch enables users to directly access connected devices in a completely transparent way. Users may
interact with connected devices as if ConsoleSwitch were not involved in the signal path. However, users must
access ConsoleSwitch menus in order to perform actions such as switching channels, configuring
communication protocols, etc.
When users are interacting with ConsoleSwitch menus, this is called “HotKey Mode.” In contrast, when users
are interacting directly with connected devices (not the ConsoleSwitch menus), they are outside of “HotKey
mode”.
At any time while using ConsoleSwitch, users may press
<CTRL+G> to enter and exit HotKey mode.