When there is a server switch, the Elipse E3 Viewers start the reconnection process by trying to connect to the backup and to the active server, alternately. Users have the option to wait for the end of the reconnection process to the current Elipse E3 Viewer, cancel the reconnection, and then close the Elipse E3 Viewer, or open a new Elipse E3 Viewer session with the new server.