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OmniView SMB OmniView SMB
KVM-over-IP Switch KVM-over-IP Switch
User Manual
F1DP108G
F1DP116G
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ......................................................................... 1 2. Overview .......................................................................................... 2 Remote-Management Features ..................................................... 2 Other Features ..............................................................................
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Table of Contents 5. Using the Switch from a Remote Console ...................................... 43 Starting a Remote Session .................................................................... 43 Using the Drop-Down Bar ..................................................................... 45 Mouse Configuration and Settings ...................................................... 46 Keyboard Configuration and Settings ................................................. 50 Video Configuratio
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section Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SMB KVM-over-IP Switch (the Switch). This Switch provides enterprise-class, 1 remote server management and allows you to monitor and control your servers from any location over a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet 2 Protocol (TCP/IP) connection. This round-the-clock access enables you to troubleshoot servers faster and more efficiently, reducing server downtime 3 and service costs. This User Manual pr
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Overview Remote-Management Features • Digit al or Loc al User The Switch allows one user to access and control multiple servers from a local console, or from any remote console over a TCP/IP connection. • W eb-Br o wser Based You can access the Switch from any computer connected to the LAN, WAN, ® ® or Internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6, 7, 8 (in Compatibility ® View), or Mozilla Firefox 3.0. • BIOS-Le v el Ac c es s The Switch allows you to remotely access the
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section Overview • Video Resolution 1 The Switch supports video resolutions of up to 1600x1200 @ 75Hz for both local and remote consoles. 2 Other Features 3 • C A T5 T echnol ogy Integrated CAT5 technology enables you to connect the Switch to your 4 servers up to 100 feet (30m) away using standard CAT5 cabling and compact Server Interface Modules. CAT5 cabling reduces cable bulk, simplifies deployment, and allows for greater airflow in your racks, 5 increasing the life span of y
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Overview Equipment Requirements Server Interface Modules Connecting the Switch to a server requires a custom Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interface Module and a standard CAT5 patch cable. OmniView SMB Server Interface Modules: F1DP101A-AP F1DP101A-AP (PS/2 style) F1DP101A-AU (USB style) ™ F1DP101A-AL (Legacy Sun miniDIN8 style) F1DP101A-AP-8PK (PS/2 style, 8-pack) Note: Product codes and availability may vary. F1DP101A-AU F1DP101A-AL 4 4
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section Overview Cables 1 Belkin highly recommends you use Belkin Category 5e, FastCAT5e, or Category 6 Patch Cables for your SMB 2 KVM-over-IP Switch to help ensure the superior performance of your video. 3 These Cables offer the highest quality possible to ensure optimal data and video transmission. 4 A3L791-XX-YYY Belkin UTP Patch Cables: A3L850-XX-YYY 5 A3L980-XX-YYY A3L791-XX-YYY (CAT5e) ™ A3L850-XX-YYY (FastCAT 5e) A3L980-XX-YYY (CAT6) 6 Note: Use CAT6 solid cables for 7 opt
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Overview System Requirements Oper ating-Sys t em (OS) Platf orms The SMB KVM-over-IP Switch is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: ® ® ® • Windows NT , 2000, Server 2003, Server 2008, XP, Vista , or Windows 7 ® • Micr osoft DOS 5.x and above ® ® • Red Hat Linux 8.x and above ™ • Sun ™ • Novell 5.x ™ • Solaris 8.x and above Keyboards • PS/2-compatible Mice • PS/2-compatible with 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons • PS/2-compatible wir eless and optical mice
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section Overview Unit Display Diagr ams 1 Front View 2 3 AutoScan Button 7-Segment LED for 4 BANK Identification LED Indicators for Port Identification 5 6 7 Port Selectors BANK Scroll Buttons 8 (F1DP116G model shown) 9 10 Back View Daisy-Chain Port Console VgA Serial-Device Port Monitor Port AC Power CPU Connections Using CAT5 Cabling Ethernet Cooling Fan Connection Console PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard Flash-Upgrade Port go-Local Button Ports (F1DP116G mo
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Overview Specific ations Part No.: F1DP108G, F1DP116G No. of User s Support ed: 1 digital or 1 local No. of Serv er s Support ed: 8 and 16 r espectively for 8- and 16-port models Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 Switches* Enclosure: Metal enclosure with high-impact plastic faceplate Power Requirements: 100–240VAC @ 47–63Hz/1A Oper ating T emp: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) St or age T emp: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C) Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing Video-Resoluti
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section Overview Dimensions: (F1DP108G) 17.25 x 1.75 x 7.5 in. (438 x 45 x 190mm) 1 (F1DP116G) 17.25 x 1.75 x 7.5 in. (438 x 45 x 190mm) 2 Weight: (F1DP108G) 5.0 lbs. (2.3kg.) (F1DP116G) 5.0 lbs. (2.3kg.) 3 *May be daisy-chained with up to 15 OmniView SMB and PRO2 KVM Switches. OmniView SMB KVM-over-IP Switches may not be daisy-chained together. 4 **Typical bandwidth is defined as typical “non-intensive” administrative use at 16-bit color, 1024x768 resolution. 5 Note: Specification
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Overview SMB Server Interface Module, USB Part No.: F1DP101A-AU Emulation: Keyboard and mouse signals Power: Via attached server Keyboard/Mouse Connection: USB Type A Monitor Connection: HDDB15 male (VGA) Resolution Support: Up to 1600x1200 @ 75Hz Max. Dis t ance Support ed: 100 ft. (30m) Weight: 0.25 lbs. (0.11kg.) Unit Dimensions: 1.8 x 3.5 x 0.9 in. (46 x 89 x 23mm) VGA-Cable Length: 8 in. (203mm) USB-Cable Length: 19 in. (483mm) SMB Server Interface Module, Legacy Sun Part No.:
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section Local Installation Pre-Configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 (Typical Switch configuration) 10 Wher e t o plac e the Swit ch: The enclosure of the Switch is designed for stand-alone or rack-mount configuration. The Switch can be mounted to a standard 19-inch server rack using the included rack-mount brackets and screws. Consider the f oll o wing when deciding wher e t o plac e the Swit ch: • whether or not you intend to use the fr ont-panel port selector
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Local Installation Cabl e-Dis t anc e Requir ements (f or PS/2, USB, and Sun Serv er s) VGA signals transmit best up to 100 feet (30m). Beyond that length, the probability of video degradation increases. For this reason, Belkin recommends that the length of the CAT5 UTP cable between the Switch and the connected servers does not exceed 100 feet (30m). Note: The Belkin CAT5 Extender (F1D084) may be used to extend your console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to 300 feet (91m). Warning: A
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section Local Installation St ep 1 Mounting the Swit ch 1 Note: Before you begin, locate the MAC address and device number on the back of the Switch. You will need these numbers later in the installation process, 2 so it is highly recommended that you record these numbers below before mounting the Switch to your rack. 3 MAC Address Device Number 4 The Switch includes adjustable mounting brackets ideal for installation in 5 19-inch racks. The mounting brackets feature three adjustme
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Local Installation St ep 2 Connecting the Console t o the Swit ch 2.1 Connect your monitor VGA cable to the VGA port on the back of the Switch in the “Console” section. (Refer to diagram below.) 2.2 Connect your keyboard and mouse PS/2 cables to the PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports on the back of the Switch in the “Console” section. (Refer to diagram below.) 14
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section Local Installation 2.3 Locate and connect a cable from your local area network to the RJ45 Ethernet port on the back of the Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 2.4 Attach the power cord to the IEC power jack on the back of the Switch, and power up the Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) 7 8 9 10 15
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Local Installation St ep 3 Connecting Servers t o the Swit ch (PS/2 Connection) 3.1 Make sure your server is powered off. 3.2 Using the Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interface Module for PS/2 (F1DP101A-AP), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram below.) Server Server Interface Module 3.3 Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors to the mouse and keyboard ports on the server. (Refer to diagram below.) 16
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section Local Installation 3.4 C onnect the Switch to the Server Interface Module using the included Belkin CAT5e Patch Cable or other CAT5 cable. (Refer to 1 diagram below.) 2 3 4 5 6 3.5 Power up your server. 7 3.6 Repeat steps 3.1 through 3.5 for each additional PS/2 server you wish to connect. 8 9 10 17
