Using the kvm extender, Using the host unit – StarTech.com SV565UTPUEU User Manual
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Using the KVM Extender
This section details how to use your KVM extender at both the host and remote locations.
Using the Host Unit
The Host Unit allows users connected to the Host and Remote units to share control of devices
(hosts, computers, KVM Switches) connected to it.
The Host Unit has three modes that control which user may access the system at a given
time: Auto (the KVM extender looks for keyboard or mouse activity from both A and B and
automatically accepts input from the active console), Local (only the user seated at the Host unit
can access the system), and Remote (only the user at the Remote station can access the system).
You can use either keyboard shortcuts (if there is a keyboard and mouse attached) or the mode
switch on the top of the Host Unit to control which user has access to devices connected to the
Host unit, by pressing the button in sequence.
By default, the Host Unit operates in Auto mode, and switches to the next mode in the sequence
each time the switch is pressed as follows:
Having a keyboard and mouse attached to the console ports on the Host Unit is recommended,
since it offers access to a number of extended features.
LED Indicators
Mode
A Indicator
B Indicator
Auto (Auto senses activity)
Flashing
Flashing
Local (User at Local Unit has exclusive control)
On (solid)
Off
Remote (User at Remote Unit has exclusive
control)
Off
On (solid)