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Page 1: User Manual
OmniView PRO3 ® Dual-User KVM Switch User Manual F1DA208Z F1DA216Z... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Specifications ... 6 Installation ... 7 Pre-Configuration ... 7 the PRO3 KVM Switch ... 8 Mounting the Console to the PRO3 KVM Switch ... 9 Connecting Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch ... 11 Connecting Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining)... 15 Connecting Up the Systems ... -
Page 3: Introduction
Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at an affordable price. Belkin has designed and developed this KVM Switch with the server administrator in mind. The result is a KVM Switch that surpasses any other switch on the market. The PRO3 KVM Switch is engineered to work with the most advanced server-room and laboratory environments, offering intuitive port indicators, high video resolution support, and flash-upgradeable firmware. -
Page 4: Overview
PRO3 KVM Switch. This enables your KVM Switch to maintain consistent compatibility with the latest devices and servers. Firmware upgrades are free for the life of your PRO3 KVM itch and can be downloaded from Belkin’s support website at www.belkin.com/support. -
Page 5: Equipment Requirements
Overview Equipment Requirements Cables Connecting the PRO3 KVM Switch to a server requires a Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit. Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kits: F1D9400-XX (PS/2-style) F1D9400-XX (PS/2-style) Belkin PRO3 Dual-User Daisy-Chain Cable: F1D109-XX (-XX denotes length in feet) F1D109-XX Note: Product codes and availability may vary. -
Page 6: System Requirements
Overview System Requirements OS Platforms The PRO3 KVM Switch is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: • Windows , 2000, XP, Server 2003, or Vista ® ® • Microsoft DOS 5.x and above ®... -
Page 7: Unit Display Diagrams
Overview Unit Display Diagrams Front View of the PRO3 KVM Switch: Active LED Online LED Back View of the PRO3 KVM Switch: Daisy-chain in Console 1: VGA, PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports, USB mouse/keyboard ports Daisy-chain out OmniView PRO3 Power LED DC power jack... -
Page 8: Specifications
Overview Specifications Part No.: F1DA208Z, F1DA216Z Enclosure: Metal enclosure with high-impact plastic faceplate Power: 12V DC, 1A power adapter, center-pin-positive polarity Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 OmniView KVM Switches No. of Servers Supported: 8 and 16 respectively for 8- and 16-port models (256 servers max. -
Page 9: Installation
Switch and server. Beyond that length, the probability of USB-signal failure is likely, and may cause the device to fail. Note: The Belkin OmniView CAT5 Extender (F1D084) may be used to extend your console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to 300 feet (91m). -
Page 10: Mounting The Pro3 Kvm Switch
PRO3 KVM Switch’s face flush with the ends of the rails or to extend the PRO3 KVM Switch past the front of the rails. Please follow these simple steps to achieve the desired adjustment. -
Page 11: Connecting The Console To The Pro3 Kvm Switch
PRO3 KVM Switch in the “Console” section. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 2 Connect the PS/2 or USB keyboard cable to the keyboard port on the back of the PRO3 KVM Switch in the “Console” section. (Refer to diagram below.) - Page 12 Step 4 Attach the power adapter to the DC power jack labeled “12VDC, 1A” located on the rear panel of the PRO3 KVM Switch. Only use the power adapter supplied with the unit. (Refer to diagram below.) Your PRO3 KVM Switch is now installed and you are ready to connect your servers.
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Page 13: Connecting Servers To The Pro3 Kvm Switch
Step 1 Make sure your server is powered off. Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for PS/2 (F1D9400-XX), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 3 Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors to the mouse and keyboard... - Page 14 Installation Step 4 Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for PS/2 to the desired host ports on the PRO3 KVM Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 5 Power up your server. Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each additional PS/2 server you wish to connect.
- Page 15 Step 1 Make sure your server is powered off. Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for USB (F1D9401-XX), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 3 Connect the USB connector to an available USB port on the server. (Refer to...
- Page 16 Installation Step 4 Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for USB to the desired host ports on the PRO3 KVM Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) Your server should recognize the KVM-Switch connection and automatically install the HID USB driver, if necessary.
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Page 17: Connecting Multiple Pro3 Kvm Switches (Daisy-Chaining)
1 cable 2 cable 3 Note: A Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D109-XX) is required to daisy-chain each PRO3 KVM Switch and is available through your Belkin reseller, or online at www.belkin.com Primary unit (BANK 00) Secondary unit ( BANK 01) Secondary unit ( BANK 02) - Page 18 Switch based on the order in the daisy-chain sequence. • For a single-unit configuration, the “BANK” on the PRO3 Dual-User KVM Switch is set to the “primary” (BANK address 00) setting. This is the factory default setting. • For a multi-unit configuration, the “BANK” address for each secondary unit is automatically set to a unique BANK address (from 01 through 15).
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Page 19: Getting Started
Place all primary and secondary KVM switches in the desired location. Step 3 Connect the console monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the console ports of the primary switch (BANK 00). Refer to “Connecting the Console to the PRO3 KVM Switch” on page 9. Connecting the Primary and Secondary KVM Switches:... - Page 20 BANK address. Note: If the PRO3 KVM Switches do not enumerate correctly, reset the primary KVM switch (BANK 00) by cycling the power. If the KVM switches still do not enumerate correctly, check that all daisy-chain cables are connected properly.
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Page 21: Powering Up The Systems
Installation Powering Up the Systems Verify that all servers connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch are powered on. If any connected servers have not been powered on, it is okay to do so at this time (servers can be powered on simultaneously). The PRO3 KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your server to boot normally. -
Page 22: Using Your Pro3 Kvm Switch
The PRO3 KVM Switch will beep, confirming that it is in hot-key mode. Next, press the “Up” arrow key and the PRO3 KVM Switch will switch to the previous port. Press the “Down” arrow key to switch to the next port. - Page 23 Using your PRO3 KVM Switch With a daisy-chain switch configuration, you can switch between BANKs (KVM switches) by pressing “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”, “Page Up”, to switch to the previous BANK. Press “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”, “Page Down”, to switch to the next BANK.
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Page 24: Autoscan Mode
The time interval allotted for each server can be adjusted through the OSD menu (see the “AutoScan Time” section). When the PRO3 KVM Switch is in AutoScan mode, it is also in view-only mode. This means that input from the console (keyboard and mouse) will not be transmitted to the server in focus. - Page 25 Main OSD Page The main OSD menu displays the current selected BANK and connected servers to that BANK. If you have only one PRO3 KVM Switch in your configuration, the OSD menu will display “BANK 00”. A “*” symbol indicates that the connected server is powered up.
- Page 26 Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Main Menu Page The following “Main Menu” options are available only to the administrator. The “Main Menu” page allows you to: • 01 - Set the language for the OSD • 02 - Edit the naming of individual ports •...
- Page 27 User Setting This option allows you to specify an administrator/user name and passwords to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the OSD and KVM Switch. One administrator and eight users can be stored. To add the name and password, use the arrow keys to navigate to the desired field, and then press “Enter” to select and edit.
- Page 28 The default administrator name and password are: User name: admin Password: belkin The adminstrator must go into the OSD and create a new USER account to allow access to the second console. You may record the new user name and...
- Page 29 Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Hot Key This allows you to select which key will be used to initiate hot-key commands. You have nine key options to choose from: • Scroll Lock • Number Lock • Caps Lock • Left Crtl •...
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Page 30: Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcuts
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch AutoScan Time This specifies the amount of time the PRO3 KVM Switch remains on a server before switching to the next server while in AutoScan mode. You can set the scan-time interval to anywhere between 05 and 99 seconds. To change the scan time, use the arrow keys to navigate to the “Scan Time”... -
Page 31: Sun Combo And Mac Key Mapping
The USB keyboard connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch does not support the Sun keypad to perform special functions in the Sun operating-system environment. When the KVM Switch is connected to a Sun server, the KVM Switch emulates the Sun keys using a set of key combinations called “combo keys”. -
Page 32: Updating Firmware
PRO3 KVM Switch. To update your firmware, download the appropriate firmware file and utility from www.belkin.com/support/. The utility will guide you through the process of updating the firmware on your PRO3 KVM Switch. Warning! We strongly recommend that you update your firmware only if you are experiencing mouse and keyboard problems with your PRO3 KVM Switch, as reconfiguring software may lead to unexpected operational problems. -
Page 33: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I mix PS/2 and USB devices on the KVM console? The PRO3 KVM Switch will support either all PS/2 or all USB devices on the console side at a time. It is recommended that you use a keyboard and mouse of the same platform. - Page 34 Do I have to install any software to use the PRO3 KVM Switch? No, the PRO3 KVM Switch does not require any drivers or software to be installed in your servers. Simply connect all your servers to the Belkin KVM Cable Kits, and then attach one keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the console port, and it is ready for use.
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting My server does not boot up when connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch, but works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to the server. • Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the Server Interface Module and the server. - Page 36 Troubleshooting The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port. • Check that the mouse you are using is connected properly to the console port of the PRO3 KVM Switch. • Tighten any loose cable connections. • If you are using a mouse driver that was included with your mouse, uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft mouse driver.
- Page 37 I am connecting the USB Cable Kit to a USB server, and my keyboard and mouse do not work. • Prior to connecting the PRO3 KVM Switch, make sure that the HID USB driver is installed on each server. (To install the HID USB driver, connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the server.
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Page 38: Glossary
Glossary The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual. AutoScan: A mode of operation where the KVM switch scans from one port to another, on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user. BANK: The address of a daisy-chained KVM switch (00–15), set by the DIP switch. - Page 39 KVM technology enable sharing of other peripherals such as audio speakers, microphones, and printers. KVM Switch: A device that allows a user to access and control multiple servers from a single console. It has at least one console port and multiple server ports.
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Page 40: Information
Belkin International, Inc., Limited Three-Year Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship. What the period of coverage is. - Page 41 What will we do to correct problems? Product Warranty. Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice, and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products.
- Page 42 Information Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical...
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