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Belkin OmniView F1DW116C User Manual

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OmniView
KVM Switch with CAT5 Extension
Control up to 16 servers located up to 1000 feet away
from your KVM Switch with up to two consoles
• Expandable for control of up to 256 servers from four consoles
ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series
™

User Manual

F1DW116C
F1DW216C

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    OmniView KVM Switch with CAT5 Extension Control up to 16 servers located up to 1000 feet away from your KVM Switch with up to two consoles • Expandable for control of up to 256 servers from four consoles ™ ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Powering Up the Systems ......16 Using Your Switch ........17 Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Switch comes in a variety of capacities suitable for all configurations, large or small. Belkin has designed and developed this Switch with the server administrator in mind. The result is the OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switch with CAT5 Extension, which surpasses any other switch on the market.

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switch with CAT5 Extension. We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will soon see for yourself why over 1 million Belkin OmniView products are being used worldwide.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Switch. This allows you to maintain consistent compatibility with the latest devices and computers. Firmware updates are free for the life of your Switch. Please visit us at belkin.com for complete update information and support. Video Resolution The maximum video resolution supported by the Switch depends on the distance between the Switch and the connected servers.
  • Page 6 LED Display An LED display on the front of the Switch serves as a status monitor. An LED above each direct-access port selector lights to indicate which console currently controls the corresponding computer. LEDs are color-coded to simplify the identification of each console.

  • Page 7: Equipment Requirements

    Equipment Requirements To connect the Switch to each computer, a specialized Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Series Server Interface Module (F1DE101A-AP) and a CAT5 or CAT6 patch cable is required per computer. To connect multiple BANKs together, a specialized Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Daisy-Chain KVM Cable is required.

  • Page 8: Product Specifications

    6-pin miniDIN (PS/2), USB type A 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2), USB type A High-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector (Requires Belkin ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Dual-Port KVM Cable-F1D9400-XX or F1D9401-XX) 15-pin HDDB type Metal enclosure with high-impact plastic faceplate 32° to 104° F (0~40° C) -4°...

  • Page 9: Unit Display Diagrams

    Unit Display Diagrams Front View of the Switch (F1DW216C) Manual BANK scroll buttons Auto-Scan Flip-down front fascia LEDs for selected port Dual manual and console identification direct-access port selectors Front View with Fascia Flipped Down (F1DW216C) Flip-down front fascia OVERVIEW...
  • Page 10 Front View with Fascia Flipped Down (F1DW116C) Flip-down front fascia Back View of the KVM Switch (F1DW216C) Console 1 Console 2 PS/2 mouse console port PS/2 keyboard console port USB Console ports, Type A OVERVIEW Flash-upgrade port, USB Type B...

  • Page 11: Installation

    • The location of your computers in relation to your console • The lengths of the cables you use to connect your computers to the Switch • The placement of the daisy-chained BANKs in your server room, and the lengths...

  • Page 12: Standalone Switch Installation

    *** 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 your failure to do so.
  • Page 13 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).

  • Page 14: Connecting Multiple Switches (Daisy-Chaining)

    Switch. Note: A Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D9402-XX) is required to daisy-chain each ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switch and is available through your Belkin reseller or online at belkin.com. All OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switches feature a “BANK DIP”...

  • Page 15: Dip Switch Configuration Chart

    Installation Before you begin: 1. Make sure that all computers and switches are powered off and that each Switch has been assigned a unique BANK address. 2. Place primary and secondary Switches in the desired locations.
  • Page 16 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. Note: Dual-console support available on 2x16 model only. 4. Connect the computers to the Switch as previously described for standalone Switches. INSTALLATION F1DE101A-AP...
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Powering Up The Systems

    If you encounter an error, check your cable connections for that computer and reboot, if necessary. If the problem persists, please call Belkin technical support. 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.

  • Page 19: Using Your Switch

    Switch, hot key commands, or the On-Screen Display. Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors The Switch has been designed to allow a 1x16 KVM Switch to access all of the ports on a 2x16 KVM Switch or KVM Expander (F1DE016C). Front-panel operations take place on the release of a button.
  • Page 20 • The Console LED will be lit, indicating that this Switch is a console. The Switch will go into Select Mode when you press and release any button on the front panel of the console. The Port Selection LEDs will toggle from off to on, and the 7-segment LEDs will toggle from indicating the BANK ID to indicating the BANK in focus.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands

    USING YOUR SWITCH Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands To send commands to the Switch, the Scroll Lock (SL) key must be pressed twice within about half a second (you will hear a beep for confirmation); then, input the key sequence for the specific command (you will have approximately three seconds after the beep to complete each hot key sequence).

  • Page 22: Autoscan Mode

    • When the Switch is in AutoScan Mode, it is also in View-Only Mode. This means that input from the console will not be transmitted to the computer in focus.

  • Page 23: Intelliview Graphical On-Screen Display Menu Control

    • Clicking on the Group, Computer Name, or ID column headers sorts the list box entries in ascending order, by the column header selected. • Double-clicking on a computer line will select that computer line and switch the console’s focus to the selected port. If the user is restricted from accessing the selected computer, an error message will be displayed.
  • Page 24 IntelliView and banner windows during the Switch setup to make the locations identical for all video resolutions. Note: IntelliView does not turn off by itself. To reduce the risk of burning IntelliView on the monitor, turn off the monitor, set the KVM Switch to AutoScan Mode, or manually turn off IntelliView.
  • Page 25 ID Column The ID column displays the BANK and port numbers of the Switch where the computer is connected. The computer list can be sorted on this field by clicking on the column header.
  • Page 26 USING YOUR SWITCH 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.
  • Page 27 16. To input the computer name, click in the desired cell. ID Column This column displays the BANK and port number of the Switch where the computer is connected. The computer list can be sorted on this field by left-clicking the mouse on the column header.
  • Page 28 The Security page allows the administrator to change the computer-access permissions for the Switch’s users. There are three levels of user access to the Switch: Admin, User, and Guest. Admin is the only user that can access the Setup pages to configure the Switch.
  • Page 29 USING YOUR SWITCH Group Column The Group column displays the name of the group to which the computer has been assigned. The computer list can be sorted on this field by clicking the mouse on the column header. Computer Name Column The Computer Name column displays the name of each connected computer.
  • Page 30 The AutoLogout feature logs-off the user after a specified period (1–99 minutes) of console inactivity. Generally, this will return the Switch to guest-level access, but if guest access has been disabled, all access rights will be revoked until a valid user logs-on to the console.
  • Page 31 This makes it simple for the administrator to synchronize the passwords of all consoles (e.g. when adding a new console to an existing configuration). Options Page The controls on this page affect several of the Switch’s features.
  • Page 32 This screen displays product information, including the model number and the firmware revisions. The “Display Version Numbers” feature is not global; it only displays the version numbers for this BANK. Note: When performing flash upgrades, you will have to upgrade each Switch or Expander unit individually.
  • Page 33 “This will reset the KVM to change this setting”. If the user selects “OK”, the Switch will immediately reboot in the new configuration. By default, Switches set to BANK 00 are configured as standalone (the check box is cleared).
  • Page 34 The banner also displays important error messages and important changes in the KVM configuration. Splash Screen When you power-on the Switch, a window appears that displays its product name and copyright information. This window remains for several seconds then disappears. Opening IntelliView will clear the Splash Screen immediately.

  • Page 35: The Autoupdate Firmware Update Utility

    4. An Internet connection for automatic installation. Installing the AutoUpdate application: 1. Download and run the AutoUpdate application given to you by Belkin Tech Support. 2. Click the “Next” buttons, configuring file locations, icon preferences, etc., as desired, until the install is complete.
  • Page 36 Internet and transfer it into the Switch. Then the user needs to power-cycle the KVM Switch(es), to complete the firmware installation. The manual update works similarly, but the user needs to acquire the correct update file manually.
  • Page 37 USING YOUR SWITCH Updating Devices via the Web When you start the AutoUpdate application, it searches your computer for devices that support the update process. It also automatically connects to the Web and searches for available updates for the devices that are found. When the application has gathered the relevant information, it lists all of the devices found.
  • Page 38 PC in ways that might interfere with the operations of the AutoUpdate application. If the update process is disturbed, the Switch could become nonfunctional. If the update is interrupted, but the Switch is still on, you should be able to restart the update (you may have to restart the AutoUpdate application).
  • Page 39 When the update is started, a dialog pops up, displaying the file transfer progress for each sub-device, and for the Switch, as a whole. If multiple devices have been selected, the dialog remains up and repeats the update process for each device.
  • Page 40 Belkin does not recommend using Advanced Mode unless directed to do so by Belkin Technical Support. The Advanced button will become active at the same time that the Next button becomes active (when a device is selected and a valid file has been selected).
  • Page 41 USING YOUR SWITCH When the update is complete, the Next button will become active, allowing the user to complete the update. If the download fails for any reason, a dialog box will appear with an option to retry the update.
  • Page 42 LEDs will blink on and off and the 7-segment LEDs will display a series of diagnostic codes. 3. When the update is complete, the Switch will play a series of tones, boot automatically, and display the Splash Screen. The Switch is now updated and fully functional.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    I need to do to get it running? • If you want to add your console to a Switch that is already in your daisy-chain with its DIP switches set from 00 through 01, you simply have to connect your monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

  • Page 44: Glossary

    KVM switch. Daisy-Chain: A configuration of multiple KVM switches that are connected one to another in a series; a Belkin KVM daisy-chain uses common settings to allow seamless, complex interactions between multiple consoles for control over many computers.
  • Page 45 Standalone: A single KVM switch that operates independently (not connected to others). Static Mode: The predominant mode of operation of the KVM switch. The switch enters this state whenever it has not received a button press for at least five seconds.

  • Page 46: Information

    Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its warranty period. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
  • Page 47 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 © 2004 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Apple, Macintosh, and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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