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What is OSD?

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What is OSD?

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OSD Stands for On Screen Display. OSD is a menu that pops up on the user’s screen, typically allowing them to select the computer to be accessed from a list of computers attached to the KVM switch. OSD systems typically allow the user to assign names to the attached computers, and typically provide additional management tools, such as defining user names, passwords, access rights, and other administrative management of the KVM switch.

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OSD stands for On Screen Display, This is a graphical representation that is overlaid on top of the existing video image and allows the ability to select the computers connected to the KVM switch without having to push a button on the KVM switch or using hot key switching. The OSD also allows you configuration of the KVM switch options.

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OSD Stands for On Screen Display. This is a graphical representation of which computers are connected to the KVM Switch and allows you to select them without pushing the button on the KVM Switch or using Hot Key Switching. If you have a multi-user switch, this can also show you who is accessing which computer.

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OSD stands for On Screen Display, This is a graphical representation that is overlaid on top of the existing video image and allows the ability to select the computers connected to the KVM switch without having to push a button on the KVM switch or using hot key switching. The OSD also allows you configuration of the KVM switch options. Back to Top What is port emulation? Port emulation is important with KVM switches. Port emulation makes sure that the computer still thinks the mouse is connected directly to the computer. Many people know that if you unplug the mouse while the computer is running, the mouse can stop working. If you have a KVM Switch without emulation the computer may think the mouse is unplugged. Back to Top What is Hot Key Switching? Hot Key Switching allows you to switch between computers without pushing the buttons on the actual switch. It is a simple command sequence that is available in all Connect-Tek KVM switches. Select the following sequence depending on the m

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OSD stands for On Screen Display and is a function which allows you to switch servers using a ‘pop-up’ menu generated by the switch. Some switches allow the unique naming of servers for those who have dozens (or even hundreds) to administer.

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