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Belkin OmniView F1DE108C User Manual

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OmniView
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KVM Switch with Micro-Cabling Technology
Control up to 16 servers from up to two consoles
• Expandable to up to 256 from up to four consoles

User Manual

ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series
F1DE108C
F1DE116C
F1DE208C
F1DE216C

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    OmniView ™ KVM Switch with Micro-Cabling Technology Control up to 16 servers from up to two consoles • Expandable to up to 256 from up to four consoles User Manual ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series F1DE108C F1DE116C F1DE208C F1DE216C...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Pre-Configuration ........8 Standalone Switch Installation ......9 Connecting Multiple Switches (Daisy-Chaining) .

  • 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, which surpasses any other switch on the market.

  • Page 4: 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.
  • Page 5 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 6: Equipment Requirements

    Equipment Requirements Cables To connect the Switch to a computer requires a specialized Belkin ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Cable. For PS/2 computer connection, please use F1D9400-XX. For USB computer connection, please use F1D9401-XX. To connect multiple BANKs together, a specialized Belkin ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Daisy-Chain KVM Cable is required.

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Monitors Supported: VGA, SVGA, MultiSync, LCD monitors that accept analog input Max. Video Resolution: 2048x1536@85Hz Video Bandwidth: 400MHz Max. Host Connections: 8 (F1DE108C and F1DE208C), 16 (F1DE116C and F1DE216C) Keyboard Input: 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2), and USB Type A Mouse Input: 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2), and USB Type A...

  • Page 8: Unit Display Diagrams

    Flip-down front fascia Note: The 2x8 KVM Switch (F1DE208C) will look slightly different. It will include a Shift LED to indicate that the Switch is in Shift mode (accessing Ports 9-16). The Shift LED is located next to the 7-Segment LED.
  • Page 9 Front View with Fascia Flipped Down (F1DE108C) Flip-down front fascia Back View of the KVM Switch (F1DE208C) Console 1 Console 2 (on F1DE208C and F1DE216C) PS/2 mouse console port PS/2 keyboard console port USB Console ports, Type A OVERVIEW Flash-upgrade port,...

  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12 2. Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Dual-Port PS/2 KVM Cable (F1D9400-XX), connect the high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector to a free Switch port, starting with the port for the first two computers. (For best results, screw the connectors into the Switch and the computer, when possible.) 3.
  • Page 13 Connecting Computers to the Switch (USB Connection) 1. Attach the IEC power cable to the power connector located on the rear of the Switch. 2. Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Dual-Port USB KVM Cable (F1D9401-XX), connect the high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector to a free Switch port, starting with the port for the first two computers.
  • Page 14 Windows do not automatically install USB HID devices, so you will have to manually press “Next” through the Windows Add/Remove Hardware Wizard until the HID devices are all installed (the Switch will install four devices: a HID keyboard, a HID mouse, a generic keyboard, and a generic mouse). This driver installation is only required the first time the Switch enumerates on each computer;...

  • Page 15: Connecting Multiple Switches (Daisy-Chaining)

    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 16: 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. INSTALLATION...
  • Page 17 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.* *Dual-console support available on 2x8 and 2x16 models only. 4. Connect the computers to the Switch as previously described for standalone Switches. INSTALLATION Hosts 1 & 2 Hosts 3 &...
  • Page 18 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 19: Powering Up The Systems

    OSD, and/or front-panel push buttons. Proceed to do this with all occupied ports to verify that all computers are connected and responding correctly. 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. INSTALLATION...

  • Page 20: Using Your Switch

    Main page of the OSD. Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors The Switch has been designed to allow a 1x8 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 21 • 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25 Note: The OSD does not turn off by itself. To reduce the risk of burning the OSD on the monitor, turn off the monitor or set the KVM Switch to AutoScan Mode. All features configured in the Setup pages are global (affect all consoles) unless otherwise noted.
  • Page 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 “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 35 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 the OSD will clear the Splash Screen immediately.

  • Page 36: The Autoupdate Firmware Update Utility

    (if necessary) on your Switch. AutoUpdate automatically downloads the best firmware for your device from the Belkin website, or you can download the appropriate file manually by going to our website at belkin.com.
  • Page 37 Note: Before updating the Switch, make sure that AutoScan is off and the OSD is not displayed on the console. This will reduce the level of extraneous activity in...
  • Page 38 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 39 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44: 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 45 TROUBLESHOOTING k) Select “OK” to close the Hot Function Keys dialog box. l) Close the keyboard application. Note: By creating a copy of “Eject this disk” application on your desktop, you can easily map the “Eject this disk” function to the keyboard map. To copy the “Eject this disk”...

  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48: 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 49 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 © 2003 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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