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OmniView ENTERPRISE OmniView ENTERPRISE
1U Rack-Mount Console with 1U Rack-Mount Console with
Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch
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® ® OmniView ENTERPRISE OmniView ENTERPRISE 1U Rack-Mount Console with 1U Rack-Mount Console with Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch Control your rack servers Control from a compact 1U rack-mount console User Manual F1DC108C
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ......................................................................... 1 2. Overview ............................................................................................... 2 Feature Overview .......................................................................... 2 Equipment Requirements ..............................
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s se ec ct ti io on n Intr Introduction oduction P Package ackage Cont Contents ents 1 Package Contents: 2 3 1U Rack-Mount Rack-Mount IEC Power Two Console with Brackets with Cable Keys 4 KVM Switch Screws 5 6 Registration User Quick Card Manual Installation Guide 7 Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin ENTERPRISE 1U Rack-Mount Console with Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch (the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch*). Our diverse line of KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment t
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Overview Feature Overview This User Manual will provide details about your new Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, from installation and operation to troubleshooting—in the unlikely event of a problem. For quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in your packaging. Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE 1U Rack-Mount Console with Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch. We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will soon see for yours
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section Overview Feature Overview • Video Resolution 1 The LCD supports SXGA video r esolutions of up to 1280x1024. 2 • Hot Keys Hot key functionality allows you to select a desired port using designated key commands. By using a simple hot key sequence on your keyboard, you can 3 select one server from as many as 256 servers, instantaneously. 4 • Reprogrammable Hot Key Initiator Sequence The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch allows you to select up to six alternate keys to initiate hot key c
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Overview Equipment Requirements Equipment Requirements Cables Connecting the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch to a server requires custom Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micro-Cabling. To connect multiple KVM Switches together, a custom Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Daisy-Chain Cable is required. F1D9400-XX (PS/2) OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micro-Cabling F1D9400-XX (PS/2 Style) F1D9401-XX (USB Style) F1D9401-XX (USB) OmniView ENTERPRISE Daisy-Chain Cable F1D9402-XX (-XX denotes len
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section Overview Operating System Requirements Operating System Requirements 1 The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch is compatible with servers running on the 2 following platforms: ® ® • Windows 98, 2000, Me, NT , XP, 2003 3 ® ® • Red Hat Linux 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 • Mandrake • Linspire 4 ® ® • Novell NetWare 5.x, 6.x ® • MAC OS X v10.x 5 6 7 5
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Overview Unit Display Diagrams Unit Display Diagrams OmniView ENTERPRISE 1U Rack-Mount Console with Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch LCD Handle Keylock LCD Mouse Drawer LCD Display Handle Buttons Keyboard Front Bracket Front View Flash Port Daisy-Chain Power Port, In Switch Optional Console Daisy-Chain 4 High-Density, 50-Pin, SCSI IEC Power PS/2 or USB Ports Port, Out 2-Style Computer Ports, each Connector Supporting 2 Servers Back View 6
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section Overview LCD Display Buttons 1 LCD Display Buttons The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch includes six buttons on the LCD 2 panel that allow you to adjust the settings on the display. The buttons are recessed in the panel to prevent accidental activation when the LCD 3 is folded down and stored. You will need to use a fine-tipped object to access the buttons. The table below provides the list of control functions for each button. 4 5 6 7 Activate settings menu; select/unselect Exit to pr
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Overview Specifications Specifications Part No.: F1DC108C Max. Number of KVM Switches in Daisy-Chain: 16 Max. Number of Servers in Daisy-Chain: 248 Keyboard Emulation: PS/2 & USB Mouse Emulation: PS/2 & USB Server Ports: High-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector (requires Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micro-Cabling) Max. LCD Resolution: 1280x1024 (SXGA) Keyboard Type: 106-key, PS/2-compatible Mouse Type: PS/2-compatible touch pad Enclosure: Metal enclosure Dimensio
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section Installation Pre-Configuration 1 Pre-Configuration The enclosure of the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch is designed for 2 rack-mount configuration in a standard 19-inch server rack. Rack-mount hardware is included for a sturdy rack installation. When deciding where to place the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, consider 3 the location of your servers and the length of cables needed to connect those servers to your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. 4 5 Cable Length Recommendations For PS/2
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Installation Installing the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into a Server Rack Installing the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into a Server Rack Step 1 Remove the contents from the box. Step 2 Place the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch on a rack and install the rack-mount brackets. 10
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section Installation Installing the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into a Server Rack Step 3 1 Mount the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch to your rack or cabinet. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Step 4 Connect the IEC power cable to an active power outlet and power up the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. 11
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Installation Installing the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into a Server Rack Step 5 Unlock your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch with keys provided. 12 12 12
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section Installation Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch (PS/2 Connection) 1 Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch (PS/2 Connection) 2 Step 1 Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micro-Cabling (part number 3 F1D9400-XX, PS/2 style), connect the high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector to a free Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch port, starting with the port for the first two servers. (For best results, screw the connectors into the 4 Rack-Mount C
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Installation Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch (USB Connection) Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch (USB Connection) Step 1 Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micro-Cabling (part number F1D9401-XX, USB style), connect the high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector to a free Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch port, starting with the port for the first two servers. (For best results, screw the connectors into the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch an
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section Installation Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch (USB Connection) Step 4 1 Your server will detect the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch as a generic mouse and keyboard. Older versions of Windows do not automatically install 2 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 Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch will install four devices: an HID keyboard, 3 an HID mou
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Installation Connecting Multiple KVM Devices (Daisy-Chaining) Connecting Multiple KVM Devices (Daisy-Chaining) You can daisy-chain up to 15 additional Rack-Mount Console KVM Switches and other Belkin ENTERPRISE KVM Switches and Expanders together with your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. This will allow a server administrator to control up to a maximum of 248 servers. Each daisy-chained KVM device becomes a unit that is referred to as a “BANK” and is assigned an address. The first KVM switc
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section Installation DIP Switch Configuration Chart 1 DIP Switch Configuration Chart DIP SWITCH # 2 BANK ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 Down Down Down Down BANK 00 (Default) 3 Up Down Down Down BANK 01 Primary/Secondary Down Up Down Down BANK 02 Secondary 4 Up Up Down Down BANK 03 Secondary 5 Down Down Up Down BANK 04 Secondary Up Down Up Down BANK 05 Secondary 6 Down Up Up Down BANK 06 Secondary Up Up Up Down BANK 07 Secondary 7 Down Down Down Up BANK 08 Secondary Up Down Down Up BANK 09 Secondary Down Up
