Desktop Or Rack-Mounting; Connecting The Target Devices To The Console Server - Belkin OmniView F1DP116S User Manual

Local Installation

Desktop or Rack-Mounting

The Console Server can be placed on desktops or rack-mounted on
19-inch/1U racks.
Note: Before you begin, locate the MAC address and serial number on the back
of the Console Server. You may need these numbers later in the installation
process, so it is highly recommended that you record these numbers below
before mounting the Console Server to your rack.
MAC Address
The Console Server includes adjustable mounting brackets ideal for installation
in 19-inch racks. The mounting brackets feature three adjustment positions that
allow you to set the Console Server's face flush with the ends of the rails, or to
extend the Console Server past the front of the rails. Please follow these simple
steps to achieve the desired adjustment.
Rack-Mounting
1. Determine how far you would like the Console Server to protrude from
the rack. Select a bracket-hole scheme.
2. Attach the bracket to the side of the Console Server using the Phillips
screws provided. (Refer to diagram below.)
3. Mount the Console Server to the rack rails and secure with screws.
(Refer to diagram below.)
Your Console Server is now mounted securely to the rack and you are ready to
connect your target devices.
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Serial Number
Local Installation

Connecting the Target Devices to the Console Server

1. Power down the target device(s) that will be connected to your
Console Server.
2. Connect the Ethernet cable to the port labeled LAN.
3. Locate the included power cord and plug the appropriate end into the
power socket on the rear of the Console Server. Plug the other end into
an appropriate AC wall outlet.
Note: Allow about 100 seconds for the Console Server to complete the
boot-up process.
4. Choose an available numbered port on the rear of your Console Server.
Plug one end of a UTP patch cable (4-pair, up to 15 meters) into the
selected port, and plug the other end into the target device. You may
need to add the appropriate adapter to interface with your target device.
Please refer to Appendix A on page 51 in this manual for more details.
5. Repeat this procedure for all target devices. (Refer to diagram below.)
CAT5 cable
CAT5 cable
(straight)
Ethernet OR Local console
port port adapter
Controlling host
Controlling host
Fig. 3 Cabling Connection Setup—This diagram depicts sample cable
connections for different interfaces.
CAT5 cable CAT5 cable
(straight) (straight)
RJ45-to-DB9M
DB9F
adapter
Modem
Devices to be controlled
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2
3
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5
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