Aten CS18216 [61/112] Selecting the active port

5. Hotkey Operation

Selecting the Active Port

Each KVM port is assigned a port ID (see Port ID Numbering, page 28). You

can directly access any computer on the installation with a hotkey combination

that specifies the port ID of the KVM port that a computer is connected to. To

access a computer using hotkeys:

1. Invoke HSM with the [Num Lock] + [-] or [Ctrl] + [F12] combination.

2. Key in the port ID.

The port ID numbers display on the command line as you key them in. If

you make a mistake, use [Backspace] to erase the wrong number.

3. Press [Enter].

After you press [Enter], the KVM focus switches to the designated

computer and you automatically exit HSM.

Note: In HSM, KVM focus will not switch to a port if an invalid switch or

port number is entered. The hotkey command line will continue to

display on the screen until you enter a valid switch and port number

combination, or exit HSM.

Note: The [PN] stands for the computer’s Port ID number (1, 2, 3, or 4). See

Port ID Numbering, page 28 for details. Replace the [PN] with the

appropriate Port ID when entering Hotkey combinations.

Hotkey Action

[PN] [Enter] Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the

computer attached to the port corresponding to the

specified Port ID.

[PN] [K] [Enter] Brings only the KVM and audio focus to the computer

attached to the specified port. The USB hub focus

remain where they are.

[PN] [U] [Enter] Brings only the USB hub focus to the computer

attached to the specified port. The KVM and audio

focus remain where they are.