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Chapter 4: Configuration
1. To create a new extender unit press the button “New.”
2. Select whether a template of an existing extender unit (“Choose extender as
template”), a template of an predefined extender type (“Choose extender
type”) or no template (“None”) should be used.
3. Press the “OK” button.
4. Set all relevant parameters for the extender unit.
5. Press the “Apply” button to save the new extender unit.
CAUTION: Created extender units are always set as fixed port extenders. These
configurations are necessary, if you want to switch, for example, USB
2.0 connections via the matrix.
4.7 CPU Settings
New CPU devices are configured in this menu including their assignment to
extenders.
The assignment helps to describe and switch more complex computer
configurations (for example, Quad-Head with USB 2.0) in the matrix.
You can access the menu via the OSD or Java icon:
Figure 4-35. OSD and Java icons.
You can select between the following settings:
Table 4-29. CPU settings.
Field Selection Description
ID Text ID of the CPU unit (see Section 4.4.2)
Name Text Name of the CPU device
Fixed
Activated Create new CPU device as a virtual one
Deactivated Function not active (default)
