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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Overview Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unit Display Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installation Pre-Conf
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switch with Micro-Cabling Technology (the Switch). Our diverse line of KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at a competitive price. Designed to give you control over multiple computers and servers from up to four consoles, the Switch comes in a variety of capacities suitable for all configurations, large or small. Belkin has designed and dev
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OVERVIEW Feature Overview Quad-Bus Technology Multiple Switches can be daisy-chained together to allow you to expand up to a maximum of four consoles to simultaneously control up to 256 computers. Integrated Dual-Console Support* You can connect two consoles to simultaneously control up to 256 computers. IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) with Mouse Support The IntelliView OSD feature simplifies server management by allowing you to assign individual names to each connected server th
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OVERVIEW Reprogrammable Hot Key Initiator Sequence The Switch allows you to select up to six alternate keys to initiate hot key commands; this creates compatibility with keyboards that either do not feature identical keys or that may have programmed the identical keys to perform other functions. These settings can be configured through the IntelliView OSD. For more information, please refer to the “IntelliView OSD Features” section of this manual on pages 22 and 23. AutoScan The AutoScan feature
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OVERVIEW Equipment Requirements Cables To connect the Switch to a computer requires a specialized Belkin ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Cable. For PS/2 computer connection, please use F1D9400-XX. For USB computer connection, please use F1D9401-XX. To connect multiple BANKs together, a specialized Belkin ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Daisy-Chain KVM Cable is required. OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Dual-Port KVM Cable F1D9400-XX (PS/2 Style) F1D9401-XX (USB Style) OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus
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OVERVIEW Specifications Part No.: F1DE108C, F1DE116C, F1DE208C, F1DE216C Power: 100-240–264VAC @ 47–63Hz, single phase, 0.25A @ 117VAC, 0.15A @ 240VAC Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 BANKs, including 4 consoles Max. Number of PCs: 8 per BANK = 128 total (F1DE108C and F1DE208C), 16 per BANK = 256 total (F1DE116C and F1DE216C) Keyboard Emulation: PS/2 & USB Mouse Emulation: PS/2 & USB Monitors Supported: VGA, SVGA, MultiSync, LCD monitors that accept analog input Max. Video Resolution: 2048x1536@85H
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OVERVIEW Unit Display Diagrams Console LED to indicate that this BANK is a Front View of the Switch (F1DE216C) Primary console 7-segment LED for selected Manual BANK BANK address identification scroll buttons (in daisy-chain mode) Auto-Scan Flip-down front fascia LEDs for selected port Manual BANK scroll Dual manual and console identification direct-access buttons port selectors AutoScan button with LED to indicate AutoScan Mode is active Front View with Fascia Flipped Down (F1DE216C) Flash-upg
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OVERVIEW Front View with Fascia Flipped Down (F1DE108C) Flash-upgrade port, Reset button USB Type B BANK selection Flip-down front fascia DIP switch Back View of the KVM Switch (F1DE208C) 4 high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style computer ports, each supporting 2 servers Console 1 Console 2 Video Console (on the F1DE108C and F1DE208C) (on F1DE208C ports VGA 8 high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style and F1DE216C) computer ports, each supporting 2 servers Daisy-chain (on the F1DE208C and F1DE216C) port,
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INSTALLATION Pre-Configuration 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 included with these Switches for a sturdy rack installation. Anti-skid feet are included for stable desktop configurations. Consider the following when deciding where to place the Switch: • Whether or not you intend to use the direct-access port selectors • The lengths of the cables attached to your k
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INSTALLATION 1. Remove the brackets from the box. 2. Align the bracket with the front of the Switch for flush installation in your rack. 3. Attach the bracket to the side of your Switch with the screws provided. 4. Mount the Switch to the rack rail assembly. *** Cautions and Warnings *** Before attempting to connect anything to the Switch or your computer(s), please ensure that all your computer equipment and devices are powered off. Belkin Corporation is not responsible for damage caused by yo
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INSTALLATION 2. Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Dual-Port PS/2 KVM Cable (F1D9400-XX), connect the high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector to a free Switch port, starting with the port for the first two computers. (For best results, screw the connectors into the Switch and the computer, when possible.) Hosts 1 & 2 Hosts 3 & 4 Hosts 5 & 6 Hosts 7 & 8 3. Connect the VGA and PS/2 connectors to the computer (make sure that you connect the keyboard and mouse cables to the correct p
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INSTALLATION Connecting Computers to the Switch (USB Connection) 1. Attach the IEC power cable to the power connector located on the rear of the Switch. Hosts 1 & 2 Hosts 3 & 4 Hosts 5 & 6 Hosts 7 & 8 2. Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Dual-Port USB KVM Cable (F1D9401-XX), connect the high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector to a free Switch port, starting with the port for the first two computers. (For best results, screw the connectors into the Switch and the computer, when p
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INSTALLATION 4. Boot the computer you wish to connect via USB, as you would normally, with the keyboard, mouse, and monitor connected directly to the computer. 5. Your computer will detect the Switch as a generic mouse and keyboard. Older versions of Windows do not automatically install USB HID devices, so you will have to manually press “Next” through the Windows Add/Remove Hardware Wizard until the HID devices are all installed (the Switch will install four devices: a HID keyboard, a HID mouse
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INSTALLATION 3. Connect the PS/2 or USB keyboard to the appropriate port on the back of the Switch in the “Console” section (the purple PS/2 port). 4. Connect the PS/2 or USB mouse to the appropriate port on the back of the Switch in the “Console” section (the green PS/2 port). 5. Repeat steps 1–4 above if you are connecting a second console.* 6. Power on the Switch. 7. Boot all of your host computers. Connecting Multiple Switches (Daisy-Chaining) You can daisy-chain up to 16 Switches and Expand
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INSTALLATION DIP Switch Configuration Chart DIP SWITCH # BANK ADDRESS 12 3 4 DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN BANK 00 (Default) UP DOWN DOWN DOWN BANK 01 PRIMARY/SECONDARY DOWN UP DOWN DOWN BANK 02 SECONDARY UP UP DOWN DOWN BANK 03 SECONDARY DOWN DOWN UP DOWN BANK 04 SECONDARY UP DOWN UP DOWN BANK 05 SECONDARY DOWN UP UP DOWN BANK 06 SECONDARY UP UP UP DOWN BANK 07 SECONDARY DOWN DOWN DOWN UP BANK 08 SECONDARY UP DOWN DOWN UP BANK 09 SECONDARY DOWN UP DOWN UP BANK 10 SECONDARY UP UP DOWN UP BANK 11 SECONDAR
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INSTALLATION 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.* Hosts 1 & 2 Hosts 3 & 4 Hosts 5 & 6 Hosts 7 & 8 Hosts 1 & 2 Hosts 3 & 4 Hosts 5 & 6 Hosts 7 & 8 *Dual-console support available on 2x8 and 2x16 models only. 4. Connect the computers to the Switch as previously described for standalone Switches. Hosts 1 & 2 Hosts 3 & 4 Hosts 5 & 6 Hosts 7 & 8 Hosts 1 & 2 Hosts 3 & 4
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INSTALLATION Connecting the Daisy-Chain Cable: 5. Begin with BANK 00. Using the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D9402-XX), connect one end to the “Daisy-Chain OUT” port on the first Switch. 6. Connect the other end of the Daisy-Chain Cable to the “Daisy-Chain IN” port of the next Switch. Note: It does not matter which unit is the primary unit, only that they are connected OUT-to-IN or IN-to-OUT. Adding Additional Units: 7. Continuing in the same manner, using the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D9402-XX), connect “
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INSTALLATION 9. If the primary BANK is set to address 00, the KVM administrator must configure the Switch for daisy-chain usage. To do this, take the following steps: (Note: You may see lines across some of the consoles, which is normal since it is in an invalid configuration until the “Daisy-Chain this Switch” option is activated). a) Open the OSD by pressing the CTRL key twice, then the space bar, and enter Setup. b) Go to the Options page, select the “Advanced” button. c) In the Advanced Dial
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USING YOUR SWITCH Now that you have connected your consoles and computers to your Switch, it is ready for use. You can select connected computers by the direct-access port selectors, located on the front panel of the Switch, hot key commands, or the On-Screen Display. Note: For hot keys (e.g. up and down arrows) and AutoScan, the order of progression, when switching from one computer to the next, is dictated by the order of the computers in the list box, on the Main page of the OSD. Selecting
