User's Manual

Apex OutLook 140DX/180DX Switch User Guide
CONTENTS
6
Safety .............................................................3
Getting Help...................................................5
1 OVERVIEW ..................................................8
Product Overview ........................................... 8
Features...........................................................9
2 QUICK START ............................................ 11
3 RACK INSTALLATION .............................. 14
4 CABLING .................................................. 15
Cable Lengths............................................... 15
Cable Locking Mechanism ............................ 15
Disconnecting Cables ................................... 16
Connecting Cables ....................................... 17
Starting the Switch Box ................................ 20
Powering Up the System............................... 20
Starting the Computers ................................ 21
Configuring the Switch Box .......................... 21
Unattended Reboot ...................................... 22
Resetting the Unit......................................... 22
Making Connections Under Power ............... 23
Alternative Configurations............................ 24
5 USING OSCAR .......................................... 26
Launching OSCAR ........................................ 26
OSCAR Selection Screen ............................... 27
OSCAR Status Port Symbols.......................... 28
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