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Summary of Contents for Belkin OmniView F1DC108B-SR
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Page 1: User Manual
OmniView LCD Rack ® Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch User Manual F1DC108B-SR F1DC116B-SR... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ...1 Package Contents ...2 Overview ...3 Feature Overview ...3 Equipment Requirements ...4 System Requirements ...6 Unit Display Diagrams ...7 Specifications ...9 Installation ...10 Pre-Configuration ... 10 Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack Console ... 12 Connecting the LCD Rack Console with Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining) ... -
Page 3: Introduction
LCD Rack Console packaging. Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch. We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will soon see for yourself why Belkin is the number-one-selling brand in KVM switches worldwide. -
Page 4: Package Contents
Introduction Package Contents LCD Rack Bracket Kit Bracket Screws Console DB9-to-RJ11 Serial 12V DC, User Manual Flash Cable 3A Power Supply Quick Installation Guide... -
Page 5: Overview
LCD Rack Console. This enables your KVM Switch to maintain consistent compatibility with the latest devices and servers. Firmware upgrades are free for the life of your LCD Rack Console and can be downloaded from Belkin’s support website at www.belkin.com/support. -
Page 6: Equipment Requirements
Overview Equipment Requirements Cables: Connecting the LCD Rack Console to a server requires a Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit. Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kits: F1D9400-XX (PS/2-style) F1D9401-XX (USB-style) - Page 7 Overview Belkin Daisy-Chain Cable: F1D108-CBL-XX (-XX denotes length in feet) Note: Product codes and availability may vary.
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Page 8: System Requirements
Overview System Requirements OS Platforms The LCD Rack Console is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms • Windows , 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, Server 2003, or Vista ® ® ® • Microsoft DOS 5.x and above ®... -
Page 9: Unit Display Diagrams
Overview Unit Display Diagrams Front View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: Fold-Down Handle Front-Panel Controls 105-Key Keyboard (PS/2) Touch Pad (PS/2) On/off switch Green/amber LED status light Down Left Right Key-Locking Mechanism TFT/LCD Active-Matrix Color Panel Menu/select Auto adjust/return... - Page 10 Overview Unit Display Diagrams Back View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: Daisy-chain out Console: VGA, PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports, USB mouse/keyboard ports SCSI-50 dual-host ports Flash-upgrade port and DIP select switch DC power jack...
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Page 11: Specifications
Overview Specifications Part No.: Enclosure: Power: Daisy-Chain: No. of Servers Supported: Monitors Supported: Max. Resolution: Keyboard Input: Mouse Input: Monitor Port: CPU Ports: Daisy-Chain Ports: Flash-Upgrade Port: Operating Temp: Storage Temp: Humidity: Warranty: Dimensions: Weight: Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. F1DC108B-SR, F1DC116B-SR Metal enclosure 12V DC, 3A power adapter, center-pin-positive... -
Page 12: Installation
Plugging and unplugging cables while servers are powered on may cause irreversible damage of the servers and/or the LCD Rack Console. Belkin is not responsible for damage caused in this way. You are now ready to begin installation of your LCD Rack Console. - Page 13 Console (PS/2 Connection): 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 ports on the server.
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Page 14: Connecting Servers To The Lcd Rack Console
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 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 16: Connecting The Lcd Rack Console With Multiple Pro3 Kvm Switches (Daisy-Chaining)
1 cable 2 cable 3 Note: A Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL) 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 17 Installation How to Assign a BANK Address All PRO3 KVM Switches feature a “BANK DIP” switch. The “BANK DIP” switch is used to assign the proper BANK address to each PRO3 KVM Switch. • For a multi-unit configuration, the primary KVM switch (LCD Rack Console) is always set to “BANK address 00”.
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Page 18: Getting Started
Installation Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration cable 1 cable 2 cable 3 Getting Started: Step 1: Make sure that all servers, LCD Rack Console, and PRO3 KVM Switches are powered off and that each PRO3 KVM Switch has been assigned a unique BANK address. - Page 19 Installation Connecting the Primary and Secondary KVM Switches: Step 1 Using the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL), connect one end to the “Daisy-Chain In” port on the LCD Rack Console (BANK 00). Step 2 Connect the other end of the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL) to the “Daisy-Chain Out”...
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Page 20: Powering Up The Systems
Installation Connecting the Servers: Step 1: Connect all servers to the primary and secondary KVM switches. Refer to the “Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack Console” section on page 11 for instructions. Step 2: Power up the secondary KVM switches sequentially, beginning with the highest BANK, by connecting each unit’s power supply. -
Page 21: Using Your Lcd Rack Console
Using your LCD Rack Console Using your LCD Rack Console Now that you have connected your console and servers to your LCD Rack Console, it is ready for use. Select connected servers through the On-Screen Display; or by using hot-key commands through the console keyboard. It takes approximately 1–2 seconds for the video signal to refresh after switching servers. -
Page 22: Selecting A Server Or Bank Using Hot-Key Commands
Using your LCD Rack Console Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot-Key Commands Switch to the next or previous port with simple, keyboard hot-key sequences using the “Scroll Lock” key, and either the “Up” or “Down” arrow keys. To send commands to the KVM Switch, the “Scroll Lock”... - Page 23 Using your LCD Rack Console 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
Using your LCD Rack Console AutoScan Mode The AutoScan feature allows you to set your LCD Rack Console to scan and monitor the activities of all connected servers one by one. The LCD Rack Console remains on one server for a preset number of seconds, before switching to the next server. - Page 25 Using your LCD Rack Console Main OSD Page The main OSD menu displays the current selected BANK and connected servers to that BANK. If you have only one the LCD Rack Console in your configuration, the OSD menu will display “BANK 00”. A “ ” symbol indicates that the connected server is powered up.
- Page 26 Using your LCD Rack Console To switch servers using the main OSD menu, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate to the desired server, and press the “Enter” key. A “ ” symbol indicates which server is currently being accessed on your console.
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Page 27: Port Name Edit
“Enter” to select and edit. Press “Enter” again to save the entry. The maximum characters for the name and password fields are eight characters. The default administrator name and password are: Username: admin Password: belkin... -
Page 28: Access List
Using your LCD Rack Console Access List This feature allows you to discretely specify the user access at a port level. Only the administrator can set up the access list. The column on the left lists the port names. The users are listed by their number (1 to 8). Navigate to the user and port, and press the “Enter”... -
Page 29: Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcuts
Using your LCD Rack Console Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcuts Below is a complete list of hot-key commands that can be used for your LCD Rack Console: Command Function Space Bar Activate OSD Previous host Next host [01,02.,,,16] port Non-daisy-chain KVM switch [00,01.,,,15] BANK Daisy-Chain Config: First and second digit specifies BANK [01,02.,,,16] port... -
Page 30: Sun Combo And Mac Key Mapping
Using your LCD Rack Console Sun Combo and Mac The keyboard does not support the Sun keypad to perform special functions in the Sun operating-system environment. When the LCD Rack Console is connected to a Sun server, the KVM Switch emulates the Sun keys using a set of key combinations called “combo keys”. -
Page 31: Updating Firmware
LCD Rack Console. 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 LCD Rack Console. Warning! We strongly recommend that you update your firmware only if you are experiencing mouse and keyboard problems with your LCD Rack Console, as reconfiguring software may lead to unexpected operational problems. -
Page 32: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Which operating systems does the LCD Rack Console support? The LCD Rack Console will support any operating system that runs on a PS/2 and USB platform. Operating systems include, but are not limited to, DOS; Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT, XP, 2003 Server, Vista; Sun; Linux; and Mac OS. - Page 33 Do I have to install any software to use the LCD Rack Console? No, the LCD Rack Console 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 it is ready for use.
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting My server does not boot up when connected to the LCD Rack Console, 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 LCD Rack Console and the server. -
Page 35: Sun Combo And Mac Key Mapping
Troubleshooting The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port. • 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 36: 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 37: Information
Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F1DC108B-SR, F1DC116B-SR, tto which this declaration relates: Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following... - Page 38 What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
- Page 39 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 to ship...
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