An administrative user can use the three KVM General configuration screens (General, Local User, IP Users) to redefine a default set of keyboard shortcuts (called hot keys), which allow users to perform common actions while connected to KVM ports. To perform this optional action, you need to redefine the common escape sequence portion of each hot key separately from the command key.The following table summarizes the format of the hot keys, the defaults, and where they can be redefined.
Common Escape Sequence “Modifier”+ “letter key” “letter key” Note: The format and valid modifiers are [CTRL], [SHIFT[, [ALT], and [WIN] p to bring up the “power management” screen, q
to quit, and so forth. See What You See When Connected to a KVM Port for all the default command keys. Configuration>KVM>Local Users
2. To redefine the “Common Escape Sequence” enter a key combination starting with a modifier key followed by a letter in all caps, for example, [CTRL]M. Valid modifier keys are [CTRL], [SHIFT[, [ALT], and [WIN].
3. To redefine the command key portion of any AlterPath Viewer keyboard shortcuts, do one of the following steps.
• To change the command key for users who access KVM ports through the OSD, go to the Local User tab.
• To change the command key for users who access KVM ports through the Web Manager (KVM over IP) on OnSite hardware version 1.0.0 go to the IP Users tab.
• On the “Local User” or “IP Users” tab, redefine the command keys, as desired, in any of the following fields: “Quit,” “Power Management,” “Mouse/Keyboard Reset,” “Video Control,” “Switch Next,” “Switch Previous,” “Port Info.”To Redefine the Escape Key for Sun Keyboard Emulation Hot Keys [Expert]
2. To redefine the “Sun Keyboard Modifier Keys” replace [WIN] with one of the following: [CTRL], [SHIFT], or [ALT].