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Chapter 8
Local Console
The CN8600 can be accessed directly from a local console’s keyboard/mouse/
monitor or via a laptop application (AP) program at the local site.
Console Lock Switch
The switch on the CN8600 rear panel lets you select how the mini USB port
operates.
Set the switch to LUC to use the mini USB port as a Laptop USB Console port.
This lets you conveniently configure the CN8600 directly at the local site
simply by connecting a laptop to the port. With the laptop, you can then access
and edit the CN8600 application. See p. 110 for more details on how to use the
Laptop USB Console feature.
Note: You can also set the mini USB port so that it functions as a Virtual
Media port. See p. 82 for more details.
Local Console
Use the keyboard, mouse and monitor to directly access and operate the local
console port. The CN8600 is able to split the signal to both the local and remote
consoles.
The local console has priority by default. Refer to Console Lock Switch
on page 10.
To configure concurrent usage for the local console user and remote
console user(s), refer to Multiuser Mode on page 57.
Message Tag
When a remote user logs on to the CN8600, a message tag displays in the local
console. This serves as a reminder to the local user that operations may be
affected. Close the message tag by pressing the ESC key.
If the local user does not want operations to be disrupted, make sure the
Console Lock Switch is locked to the local console. The message tag does not
appear in this case.
