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Managing target device tasks using the OSCAR interface

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Chapter 3: Basic operations 31 Managing target device tasks using the OSCAR interface From the Commands window, you can manage the switching system and user connections, enable the Scan and Broadcast modes, and update the firmware. Table 3.5: Commands to manage routine tasks for the target device Feature CO Status Display Config Run Diagnostics Broadcast Enable Scan Enable User Status Display Versions Device Reset Purpose View the version and upgrade status of the CO cable. View current display settings. Configure and begin diagnostics on target devices. Begin broadcasting to the target devices. Configure a target device list for broadcasting under the Setup window. Begin scanning the target devices. Set up a target device list for scanning in the Setup window. View and disconnect users. View version information for the appliance as well as view and upgrade firmware for individual CO cables. Re-establish operation of the keyboard and mouse. To access the Commands window, complete the following steps: 1. Press Print Screen. The Main window opens. 2. Click Commands. The Commands window opens. Figure 3.8: Commands window

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Chapter 3: Basic operations
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Managing target device tasks using the OSCAR interface
From the Commands window, you can manage the switching system and user connections, enable
the Scan and Broadcast modes, and update the firmware.
To access the Commands window, complete the following steps:
1.
Press Print Screen. The Main window opens.
2.
Click
Commands
. The Commands window opens.
Figure 3.8: Commands window
Table 3.5: Commands to manage routine tasks for the target device
Feature
Purpose
CO Status
View the version and upgrade status of the CO cable.
Display Config
View current display settings.
Run Diagnostics
Configure and begin diagnostics on target devices.
Broadcast Enable
Begin broadcasting to the target devices. Configure a target device list for
broadcasting under the Setup window.
Scan Enable
Begin scanning the target devices. Set up a target device list for scanning in the
Setup window.
User Status
View and disconnect users.
Display Versions
View version information for the appliance as well as view and upgrade firmware for
individual CO cables.
Device Reset
Re-establish operation of the keyboard and mouse.