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IP*
OmniView
5216K/5232K
User Manual
PM00020 - F1DP2XXG
*OmniView is a registered trademark of Belkin International, Inc.
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Table O f C On Ten Ts t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key Features........................................... 2 Logging In to the Web Interface........................... 15 System Contents ....................................... 4 SSL certificate notes ...............................
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Table O f C On Ten Ts t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5 l ocal access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Accessing a Target Server............................... 28 The OSD ............................................. 44 The toolbar......................................... 29 Navigating the OSD main window....................... 44 Swi
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InTRO dUCTIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView IP 5216K/5232K Switch with the latest in IP KVM technology. This Switch provides a simple, quick, remote server management solution for medium to large-size businesses. The Switch allows two remote digital users and one local analog user to access and control your servers over the Internet via a standard web browser. Combine the Switch with the Belkin Central Access Applianc
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InTRO dUCTIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Key f eatures High-Performance Remote access • Access, switch, view, and control faster than before • Switch from one remote server to another instantly • Quicker performance over the Internet and congested networks • View all the information displayed during the post and boot process Web-browser based The Switch allows you to access your KVM switch and all connected servers from any computer connected to the LAN, WAN, or ® ® I n t
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InTRO dUCTIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Virtual-Media Technology The Switch provides virtual-media support for up to two servers. This allows the remote user to copy files from a USB or CD-ROM drive to a target server that may be anywhere in the world. Or boot a remote server from a local USB or CD-ROM drive. enhanced security The IP device provides 128-bit Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) authentication and password protection to prevent unauthorized access to your servers and protec
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InTRO dUCTIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 servers system Contents • P S / 2 a n d U S B c o m p u t e r s / s e r v e r s • 1 O m n i V i e w I P 5 2 1 6 K / 5 2 3 2 K S w i t c h • VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors • 1 AC Power Cable Keyboards and Mice • 1 Serial-to-RJ45 Interface Cable • U SB - c o mpa t i b le • 1 x U s e r M a n u a l C D • 1 Quick Start Guide Monitors • 1 Set Rack-Mount Brackets and Screws • C R T a n d L C D ( w i t h V G A , S V G A , o
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InTRO dUCTIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 OmniView sMb server Interface Modules: Terminology F1DP101A-AP (PS/2 style) F1DP101A-AU (USB style) Below are some terms and their meanings used in this guide. F1DP101A-AS (Legacy Sun, miniDIN8 style) F1DP101A-AP-8PK (PS/2 style, 8-pack) Term Meaning F1DP101A-AU-8PK (USB style, 8-pack) The computers/servers that are accessed Target server remotely via the Switch. CaT5 Cables Belkin highly recommends you use Belkin Category 5e, FastCAT™ 5e,
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InTRO dUCTIOn Digital t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Unit display diagrams Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the OmniView IP 5232K Switch. Digital Figure 2 OmniView IP 5232K Switch – rear view Connector table Figure 1 OmniView IP 5232K Switch – front view Connector function led and button tab le Connect a keyboard, video, and mouse to Analog Local Console operate the Switch locally. led function Serial 1 Connect any serial device. Solid:
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InsT alla TIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mechanical loading Pre-Installation Guidelines Mount the equipment in the rack in such a way that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading. • P l a c e c a b l e s a w a y f r o m f l u o r e s c e n t l i g h t s , a i r c o n d i t i o n e r s , a n d machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. Circuit overloading When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the • P
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InsT alla TIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Place the brackets toward the front of the unit so that the unit can be Rack-mounting the sMb IP KVM switch mounted front facing; or place the brackets toward the rear of the unit so that it can be mounted rear facing on the back of a rack. Figure 4 Rack-mount the Switch using the supplied rack-mount kit. The brackets illustrates the bracket connected for rear facing. Screw the bracket to can be placed in two possible positions (see Fi
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InsT alla TIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connecting the system CAT5 Cables OmniView IP 5216K/5232K Switch PS/2, USB, and Sun Servers Server Interface Modules TCP/IP Local User Remote User 1 Remote User 2 Figure 5 Switch’s system overview OmniViewIP 5216K/5232K 9 LAN/WAN
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InsT alla TIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 The server Interface Modules (sIMs) E a c h c o m p u t e r / s e r v e r i s d i r e c t l y c o n n e c t e d t o t h e S w i t c h v i a t h e a p p r o p r i a t e S I M u s i n g C A T 5 c a b l e s i n a s t a r c o n f i g u r a t i o n . N o e x t e r n a l p o w e r i s needed at the remote SIMs. The SIMs draw their power from the computer’s keyboard port (PS/2 SIM) or from the USB port (USB SIM). The figures
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InsT alla TIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connecting a Ps/2 sIM Connecting a Usb sIM Figure 8 illustrates the PS/2 SIM connections. The USB SIM supports Windows 2000 and later, Sun, SGI, and all m o d e r n L i n u x d i s t r i b u t i o n s . T h e c o n n e c t i o n s f o r U S B S I M a r e e x a c t l y 1. Power down the server the same. Figure 9 illustrates the USB SIM and its connections. 2. Connect the mouse connector to the computer’s mouse port. To connect t
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InsT alla TIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connecting to the network Connecting the power supply Connect the network cable to the LAN port of the Switch. This must be 1. Using the power cord provided, connect the Switch to a socket done before powering on the Switch. outlet with a grounding connection. Only use the power cord supplied with the unit. Connecting the CaT5 cables 2 . P o w e r o n t h e S w i t c h . A l l o w a p p r o x i m a t e l y 4 5 s e c o n d s f
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InsT alla TIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Press “F2”. The Settings window appears (see Figure 11). setting the IP address By default, the Switch boots with an automatically assigned IP address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the network. The DHCP server provides a valid IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask. You can identify the IP address from the OSD at the local position. You can set the IP address locally via the OSD where there is no
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InsT alla TIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Changing the network parameters Enable DHCP – When a DHCP server is active on the same network to which the Switch is connected, DHCP provides automatic IP assignment. W h e n D H C P i s d i s a b l e d ( R e c o m m e n d e d ) – Y o u c a n a s s i g n a f i x e d I P address to the Switch. Consult your network administrator regarding the use of the DHCP. When DHCP is disabled, enter the IP address, subnet Mask,
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Web I n TeRfa Ce t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 l ogging In to the Web Interface ssl certificate notes Client computer operating system . Windows 2000 or higher, with When first connecting, two browser security warnings appear. Click I n t e r n e t E x p l o r e r 6 . 0 o r l a t e r v e r s i o n . 1 2 8 - b i t e n c r y p t i o n s u p p o r t “Yes” to proceed. is required. The first warning disappears upon the first Switch client installation, Windows Vista n ote! To lo
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Web I n TeRfa Ce t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 logging in To complete the initial setup via the web configuration interface: 1 . O p e n y o u r w e b b r o w s e r ( I n t e r n e t E x p l o r e r v e r s i o n 6 . 0 o r h i g h e r ) . 2 . T y p e t h e S w i t c h ’ s s y s t e m I P a d d r e s s — h t t p o r h t t p s : / / I P a d d r e s s / - and press “Enter”. The login page appears (see Figure 13). Figure 14 Targets page By default, an administrator
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Web I n TeRfa Ce t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connecting to a target server n etwork > Configuration To connect to a target, click the desired target in the Server Name Consult your network administrator for the network settings if necessary. column. The screen of the target appears inside the remote console w i n d o w . T h e “ A c c e s s i n g a T a r g e t S e r v e r ” s e c t i o n o n p a g e 2 8 e x p l a i n s d evice n ame – Type a name for the Switch. h o w
