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OmniView
KVM Switch with Micro-Cabling Technology
Control up to 16 servers from up to two consoles
Switch KVM avec Micro-Cabling Technology
Contrôlez jusqu’à 16 serveurs à partir d’une ou deux consoles
KVM Switch mit Mikro-Kabeltechnologie
CSteuern Sie bis zu 16 Server von einer Konsole aus
• Expandable to up to 256 from up to four consoles
• Extensible jusqu’à 256 ordinateurs pour contrôle
à partir d’une à quatre consoles
• Erweit
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 2 En ™ OmniView KVM Switch with Micro-Cabling Technology Control up to 16 servers from up to two consoles • Expandable to up to 256 from up to four consoles User Manual ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series F1DE108C F1DE116C F1DE208C F1DE216C
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Introduction Series KVM Switch with Micro-Cabling Technology (the Switch). Our diverse line of Overview KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 products at a competitive price. Designed to give you control
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 2 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Reprogrammable Hot Key Initiator Sequence Feature Overview The Switch allows you to select up to six alternate keys to initiate hot key Quad-Bus Technology commands; this creates compatibility with keyboards that either do not feature Multiple Switches can be daisy-chained together to allow you to expand up to a identical keys or that may have programmed the identical keys to perform other maximum of four consoles to simultan
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 4 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Equipment Requirements Specifications Part No.: F1DE108C, F1DE116C, F1DE208C, F1DE216C Cables Power: 100-240–264VAC @ 47–63Hz, single phase, 0.25A @ 117VAC, To connect the Switch to a computer requires a specialised Belkin ENTERPRISE 0.15A @ 240VAC Quad-Bus Series KVM Cable. For PS/2 computer connection, please use F1D9400-XX. Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 BANKs, including 4 consoles For USB computer connection, please use F1
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 6 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Unit Display Diagrams Front View with Fascia Flipped Down (F1DE108C) Console LED to indicate that this BANK is a Primary Front View of the Switch (F1DE216C) console Flash-upgrade port, Reset button USB Type B 7-segment LED for selected Manual BANK BANK address identification scroll buttons (in daisy-chain mode) Auto-Scan Flip-down front fascia BANK selection Flip-down front fascia LEDs for selected port Manual BANK scroll Dua
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Pre-Configuration 1. Remove the brackets from the box. 2. Align the bracket with the front of the Switch for flush installation in your rack. The enclosure of the Switch is designed for desktop or rack-mount configuration. The Switch is rack-mountable in standard 19-inch server racks. Rack-mount hardware is 3. Attach the bracket to the side of your Switch with the screws provided. included with these Switches for a s
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 2. Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Dual-Port PS/2 KVM Cable Connecting Computers to the Switch (USB Connection) (F1D9400-XX), connect the high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector to a free 1. Attach the IEC power cable to the power connector located on the rear of the Switch. Switch port, starting with the port for the first two computers. (For best results, screw the connectors into the Switch and
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 4. Boot the computer you wish to connect via USB, as you would normally, with the 3. Connect the PS/2 or USB keyboard to the appropriate port on the back of the keyboard, mouse, and monitor connected directly to the computer. Switch in the “Console” section (the purple PS/2 port). 5. Your computer will detect the Switch as a generic mouse and keyboard. Older 4. Connect the PS/2 or USB mouse to the appropriate port on
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION DIP Switch Configuration Chart 3. Connect the console monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the console ports of the primary Switch(es), as previously described for standalone units, skipping steps 5 and 6.* N° DU COMMUTATEUR DIP ADRESSE BANK 12 3 4 BANK 00 (valeur par défaut) BAS BAS BAS BAS Hosts 1 & 2 Hosts 3 & 4 Hosts 5 & 6 Hosts 7 & 8 HAUT BAS BAS BAS BANK 01 PRIMAIRE/SECONDAIRE Hosts 1 & 2 Hosts 3 & 4 Hosts 5 & 6 Hos
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 16 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Connecting the Daisy-Chain Cable: 9. If the primary BANK is set to address 00, the KVM administrator must configure 5. Begin with BANK 00. Using the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D9402-XX), connect one end the Switch for daisy-chain usage. To do this, take the following steps: (Note: You to the “Daisy-Chain OUT” port on the first Switch. may see lines across some of the consoles, which is normal since it is in an 6. Connect t
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 18 USING YOUR SWITCH USING YOUR SWITCH Now that you have connected your consoles and computers to your Switch, it is ready for use. Daisy-Chain Configuration • The 7-segment display of a secondary Switch will always display its BANK You can select connected computers by the direct-access port selectors, located on address. All other buttons and LEDs on secondary BANKs will be disabled. the front panel of the Switch, hot key commands, or the On-
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 20 USING YOUR SWITCH USING YOUR SWITCH Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands Using the AutoScan Function from the Front Panel To send commands to the Switch, the Scroll Lock (SL) key must be pressed twice within Pressing the AutoScan button on the Switch activates it. In AutoScan Mode, the about half a second (you will hear a beep for confirmation); then, input the key Switch remains focused on one port for a configured interval (
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 22 USING YOUR SWITCH USING YOUR SWITCH • Pressing the space bar will activate the OSD control in focus (same as clicking on IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display Menu Control the control). If the list box is in focus, then pressing the space bar gives the The IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) is intended to have a look and console control of the highlighted computer. feel similar to popular Windows-based operating systems for PCs.
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 24 USING YOUR SWITCH USING YOUR SWITCH The Main Page Mouse Column The mouse column displays the status of the current mouse connection, and is updated in real time. If the connection to the computer is via a PS/2 cable, a small mouse icon is displayed. If the mouse connection to the computer is via USB, the USB trident symbol is displayed. If no mouse is detected, the cell will be empty. Security Column The security column displays the security
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 26 USING YOUR SWITCH USING YOUR SWITCH The Setup Page Scan Time and “Change All” Button The user can reset the scan time for all computers by entering a value from 1–99 in the edit box and clicking on the “Change All” button. The user will be asked to confirm the action before the new time is applied. Console Column The console currently viewing the computer is indicated in this column. Security Page The Setup page is only available to the Admin
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 28 USING YOUR SWITCH USING YOUR SWITCH Group Column Password Entry Fields The Group column displays the name of the group to which the computer has been There is a “change password” button associated with each user; clicking the button assigned. The computer list can be sorted on this field by clicking the mouse on the displays the password entry dialog. The administrator is required to type the password column header. and then confirm it; the n
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 30 USING YOUR SWITCH USING YOUR SWITCH Broadcast Passwords Display Banner This check box forces all other consoles to overwrite all of their user passwords with This check box enables a banner to be displayed for system events: pressing a the passwords contained in the current console. This makes it simple for the front-panel button, powering-on the Switch, etc. The banner is either always administrator to synchronize the passwords of all cons
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 32 USING YOUR SWITCH USING YOUR SWITCH Advanced Button Error Messages and Dialogs From time to time, it will be necessary to display messages to the user indicating errors or requesting simple answers to questions. These pop-up screens use the familiar format of title bar and window body, which contains the text of the message. It includes appropriate response controls such as OK and Cancel buttons, based on the nature of the message. Login Dia
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P74290ea_F1DExxxC_man.qxd 30-10-2003 11:20 Page 34 USING YOUR SWITCH USING YOUR SWITCH To start the update process, you must run the AutoUpdate application by selecting The AutoUpdate Firmware Update Utility “AutoUpdate.exe” from the start menu, or a desktop shortcut. The first screen of the AutoUpdate application will prompt the user to select an Updating Firmware automatic or manual update. You should generally select automatic, unless you have The AutoUpdate application is designed to insp
