User's Manual

OPERATION
HOT PLUGGING
The AS-9104DU/AS-9108DU/AS-9116DU supports hot plugging. Components can be removed and added
back into the installation by unplugging and replugging their cables from their respective ports without the need
to shut the switch down. For hot plugging to work properly, the following procedure must be observed:
Hot Plugging CPU Ports:
When to plug or unplug the cable from the port in powering;
1. The cable must be plugged back into the same port it was removed from.
NOTE: The console section does not support hot plugging of PS/2 mouse and keyboard.
POWERING OFF AND RESTARTING
If it becomes necessary to power off one of the KVM unit, before starting it back up you must do the following:
1. Shut down all the computers that are attached to the unit.
Note: If the unit is operating under external power, unplug the power adapter cable.
2. Wait 10 seconds, then plug the power adapter back and power on all computers.
PORT SELECTION
The AS-9104DU/AS-9108DU/AS-9116DU provides two methods to obtain instant access to any computer in
your installation: manual and OSD.
Manual
Simply press the appropriate port selection switch on the AS-9104DU/AS-9108DU/AS-9116DU’s front panel.
After pressing the switch, the selected LED lights to indicate that the port has the KVM focus.
OSD
OSD (On Screen Display), provides a menu driven interface to handle the computer switching procedure to
provide instant access to any computer on the installation. OSD operation is discussed below.