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Belkin Omniview F1DC108BxxSR User Manual

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  • Page 1 OmniView LCD Rack ® Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch User Manual F1DC108BxxSR F1DC116BxxSR...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 1A Power Supply With schuko and Uk plug 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 Note: Product codes and availability may vary.

  • 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: Key-Locking Fold-Down Handle Mechanism Front-Panel Controls 105-Key TFT/LCD Keyboard (PS/2) Active-Matrix Color Panel Touch Pad (PS/2)
  • Page 10 Overview Unit Display Diagrams Back View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch:...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    -4° to 140° F (20~60° C) Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing Warranty: 2 years Dimensions: 23.5 x 17.5 x 1.75 in. (597mm x 444.5mm x 44.5mm) Weight: (F1DC108BxxSR) 33.0 lbs. (15.0kg.) (F1DC116BxxSR) 34.1 lbs. (15.5kg.) Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 12: Installation

    VGA signals transmit best up to 25 feet (7.6m). Beyond that length, the probability of video degradation increases. For this reason, Belkin recommends that the length of the cables between the LCD Rack Console and the connected servers does not exceed 25 feet (7.6m).
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Lcd Rack Console With Multiple Pro3 Kvm Switches (Daisy-Chaining)

    Secondary unit ( BANK 01) cable 2 Secondary unit ( BANK 02) cable 3 Secondary unit ( BANK 03) 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...
  • 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”.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Installation Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration Primary unit (BANK 00) cable 1 Secondary unit ( BANK 01) cable 2 Secondary unit ( BANK 02) cable 3 Secondary unit ( BANK 03) 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”...

  • 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.

  • 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 “ ”...
  • 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.
  • Page 27 “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 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 Key Mapping ® 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

    Upgrade Main KVM CPU mode Upgrade Daisy-Chain CPU mode Reserved (not used) 4. Run “BELKIN Firmware Upgrade Utility.exe”. Click “Browse” to select the FW upgrade file. Make sure the Comm-port setting matches the port where the Serial Flash Cable is connected.
  • Page 32 Using your LCD Rack Console Apply power to the LCD Rack Console. The KVM Switch will enter into flash-upgrade mode and wait for the data to upgrade. Click “Write Flash” to start the upgrade. The upgrade process takes about six seconds. You should see “WRITE OK” display when the upgrade completes successfully.

  • Page 33: 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 34 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.

  • Page 35: 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 36 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 37: Sun Combo And Mac Key Mapping

    Troubleshooting I am connecting the USB Cable Kit to a USB server, and my keyboard and mouse do not work. • Prior to connecting the LCD Rack Console, 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.

  • 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: Information

    Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-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 40 Information 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 41 INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
  • Page 42 +34 902 02 00 34 fax +46 (0) 8 5229 1874 fax © 2008 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Mac OS, Mac, and Apple are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

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