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    P74696 Belkin T ech Support US: 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Belkin Corporation 501 W est W alnut Street Compton, CA 90220-5221, USA 310-898-1100 310-898-1111 fax Belkin Ltd. Express Business Park, Shipton W ay Rushden, NN10 6GL, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1933[...]

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    User Manual Contr ol your r ack servers fr om a compact 1U rack-mount c onsol e F1 D C1 08 C Contr ol OmniView ® ENTERPRISE 1U Rack-Mount Console with Built-In 8-P ort KVM Switch OmniView ® ENTERPRISE 1U Rack-Mount Console with Built-In 8-P ort KVM Switch[...]

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    T abl e of Contents T abl e of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ......................................................................... 1 2. Overview ...............................................................................................[...]

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    1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Introduction Package Contents section Introduction Package Contents Registration Ca rd User Manual Quick Installation Guide 1U Rack-Mount Console with KVM Switch Rack-Mount Brackets with Screws IEC Power Cable T w o Keys Package Contents: Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin ENTERPRISE 1U Rack-Mount Console with[...]

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    2 This User Manual will provide details about your new Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, from installation and operation to tr oubleshooting—in the unlikely event of a problem. For quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in your packaging. Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniV iew ENTERPRISE 1U Rack-Mou[...]

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    3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section 3 Overview Featur e Overview • Video Resolution The LCD supports SXGA video resolutions of up to 1280x1024. • Hot Keys Hot key functionality allows you to select a desired port using designated key commands. By using a simple hot key sequence on your keyboard, you can select one server from as many as 256 servers, instan[...]

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    4 Overview Equipment Requirements Equipment Requir ements Cables Connecting the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch to a server requires custom Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micro-Cabling. T o connect multiple KVM Switches together , a custom Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Daisy-Chain Cable is requir ed. OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micro-Cabling F1D[...]

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    5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Overview Operating System Requirements Operating System Requir ements The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch is compatible with servers running on the following platforms: • Windows ® 98, 2000, Me, NT ® , XP , 2003 • Red Hat ® Linux ® 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 • Mandrake • Linspire • Novell ® NetW are ® 5.x, 6.x • MAC OS ®[...]

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    6 Back View Optional Console PS/2 or USB Ports Flash Port Daisy-Chain Port, In Daisy-Chain Port, Out 4 High-Density, 50-Pin, SCSI 2-Style Computer Ports, each Supporting 2 Server s Power Switch IEC Power Connector Unit Display Diagrams OmniView ENTERPRISE 1U Rack-Mount Console with Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch Front View Overview Unit Display Diagram[...]

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    7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section L CD Display Buttons The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch includes six buttons on the LCD panel that allow you to adjust the settings on the display . The buttons are r ecessed in the panel to prevent accidental activation when the LCD is folded down and stored. Y ou will need to use a fine-tipped object to access the buttons. [...]

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    8 Overview Specifications Specifications Part No.: F1DC108C Max. Number of KVM Switches in Daisy-Chain: 16 Max. Number of Servers in Daisy-Chain: 248 Keyboar d Emulation: PS/2 & USB Mouse Emulation: PS/2 & USB Server Ports: High-density , 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector (requir es Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micro-Cabling) Max. LCD [...]

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    9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Installation Pr e-Configuration Pr e-Configuration The enclosure of the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch is designed for rack-mount configuration in a standard 19-inch server rack. Rack-mount hardwar e is included for a sturdy rack installation. When deciding where to place the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, consider the locati[...]

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    10 Installation Ins talling the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into a Server Rack Installing the Rack-Mount Consol e KVM Switch into a Serv er Rack Step 1 Remove the contents from the box. Step 2 Place the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch on a rack and install the rack-mount brackets.[...]

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    11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Installation Ins talling the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into a Server Rack Step 3 Mount the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch to your rack or cabinet. Step 4 Connect the IEC power cable to an active power outlet and power up the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch.[...]

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    12 12 12 Installation Ins talling the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into a Server Rack Step 5 Unlock your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch with keys provided.[...]

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    13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Installation Connecting Server s to the Rack-Mount Consol e KVM Switch (PS/2 Connection) Connecting Serv ers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch (PS/2 Connection) Step 1 Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micr o-Cabling (part number F1D9400-XX, PS/2 style), connect the high-density , 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector to [...]

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    14 Installation Connecting Server s to the Rack-Mount Consol e KVM Switch (USB Connection) Connecting Serv ers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch (USB Connection) Step 1 Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micr o-Cabling (part number F1D9401-XX, USB style), connect the high-density , 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector to a free Rack-Mount Console[...]

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    15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Installation Connecting Server s to the Rack-Mount Consol e KVM Switch (USB Connection) Step 4 Y our server will detect the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch as a generic mouse and keyboard. Older versions of Windows do not automatically install USB HID devices, so you will have to manually press “Next” thr ough the Windows[...]

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    16 Installation Connecting Multipl e KVM Devic es (Daisy-Chaining) Connecting Multipl e KVM Devic es (Daisy-Chaining) Y ou can daisy-chain up to 15 additional Rack-Mount Console KVM Switches and other Belkin ENTERPRISE KVM Switches and Expanders together with your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. This will allow a server administrator to control up t[...]

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    17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Installation DIP Switch Configuration Chart DIP Switch Configuration Chart DIP SWITCH # BANK ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 Down Down Down Down BANK 00 (Default) Up Down Down Down BANK 01 Primary/Secondary Down Up Down Down BANK 02 Secondary Up Up Down Down BANK 03 Secondary Down Down Up Down BANK 04 Secondary Up Down Up Down BANK 05 Seco[...]

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    18 Installation Connecting the Daisy-Chain Cabl e Connecting the Daisy-Chain Cable: 3. Begin with BANK 00. Using the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D9402-XX), connect one end to the “Daisy-Chain OUT” port on the primary Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. 4. Connect the other end of the Daisy-Chain Cable to the “Daisy-Chain IN” port of the next KVM switch[...]

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    19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Installation Connecting the Servers Connecting the servers: 6. Power on the KVM devices, in any order . Y ou will see the port LEDs flash on and off and the seven-segment LEDs will light up, displaying a series of diagnostic codes, eventually stopping with the digits “XX”, where XX is its BANK address. NOTE: If the KVM [...]

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    20 Installation Powering up the Systems Powering up the Sys tems Once all cables have been connected, power up the connected servers in any order . The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your server to boot up normally . The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch does not need to be powered on to emulate[...]

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    21 Using y our Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Selecting a Serv er Using Keyboar d Hot Key Commands T o send commands to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, the “Scroll Lock” (SL) key must be pressed twice within about half a second (you will hear a beep for confirmation). Next, input the key sequence for the specific command (you will have approx[...]

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    22 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Using the MultiView F eature Y our Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch is capable of allowing multiple users to view the same server simultaneously; however , only the first console to focus on that server will have control (be capable of input). When additional consoles focus on the same server , those console[...]

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    section 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Input and Navigation F eatures • 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 server (computer) line will select that server line and switch the console’ s focus [...]

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    24 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Main Page The “Main” page displays information regar ding the current connected servers. At a glance, the user can view each server’ s name, group name, port locations, connection status, and security mode. The “Main” page could also be used to navigate through the connected servers. Gr oup Colu[...]

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    section 25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM 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 server is via PS/2 cable, a small mouse icon is displayed. If the mouse connection to the server is via USB, the USB trident symbol is displayed. I[...]

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    26 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Setup Page The “Setup” page is only available to the Admin user and is used to set the group name, server (computer) name, and server scan times. The scan time is dependent on the port being scanned, and is global (i.e. it’ s independent of the console or user). While scan times are independent of t[...]

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    section 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Scan Column The “Scan” column displays the current setting for how long the console views each server during AutoScan. T o change the viewing duration for a server , click in the desired cell. Scan Time and “Change All ” Button The user can reset the scan time for all servers[...]

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    28 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch User The User can switch between servers he or she has been given access to and can toggle the AutoScan function in the “Main” page. If the Guest account has been enabled by the Admin, the User logs off to Guest access. If the Admin has disabled the Guest account, the User will lose focus on the port [...]

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    section 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Passwor ds Page The “Passwords” page allows the administrator to change user passwor ds, enable or disable user accounts, and set the AutoLogout time. NOTE: Only the administrator can change user passwords and settings. Passwor d Entry Fields There is a “Change Passwor d” but[...]

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    30 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch AutoLogout Enabl e and Time The AutoLogout feature logs-of f the user after a specified period (1–99 minutes) of console inactivity . Generally , this will return the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch to Guest-level access, but if Guest access has been disabled, all access rights will be revoked until a val[...]

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    section 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Display Banner This check box enables a banner to be displayed for system events: pressing a front-panel button, powering-on the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, etc. The banner is either always displayed, or displayed for a configured time (1–99 seconds). If the timed selection is e[...]

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    32 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Advanc ed Dialog Page Activating this button will take the user to the “Advanced Dialog” screen. Disable Vie wing When “Disable Viewing” is checked, only another administrator may view channels occupied by the administrator . This function will be active by default in the OSD by design. For securi[...]

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    section 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Steal Contr ol of this Host This feature allows the KVM administrator to take full contr ol of a host that is currently being used by other users. Restor e Factory Defaults Selecting this button will reset ALL user -configurable settings (computer names, group names, passwor ds, etc.[...]

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    34 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Banner The banner , a small window that is displayed to inform the user of the console’ s focus, appears as a line of text surrounded by a gray , 3-D frame. It displays the following information: • Group name • Host name • BANK and port in focus If multiple consoles are viewing the same server (Mu[...]

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    section 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch The AutoUpdat e ™ Firmwar e Update Utility Updating Firmwar e The AutoUpdate application is designed to inspect your hardwar e and guide you through the pr ocess of updating the firmware (if necessary) on your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. AutoUpdate automatically downloads the be[...]

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    36 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Connecting the server to the Rack-Mount Consol e KVM Switch: 1. Power on the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the flash port on your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch (the USB “B” connector) and the other end to the server’ s USB port(s). Y ou may need one or more US[...]

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    section 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch user needs to acquire the corr ect update file manually . NOTE: Before updating the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, make sur e that AutoScan is off and the OSD is not displayed on the console. This will r educe the level of extraneous activity in the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. Upd[...]

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    38 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch be updated (one at a time) when you click “Next”. Before the AutoUpdate begins, a warning screen will be displayed, informing the user of the risks involved in proceeding with the update, and actions that should be avoided while the update is in progr ess. NOTE: I t is crucial that the server and the [...]

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    section 39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch avoid using the server in ways t hat might interfere with the operations of the AutoUpdate application. If the u pdate process is disturbe d, the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch could become nonfunctional. If the update is interrupted , but the Rack-Mount Console KVM S witch is still o[...]

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    40 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch become active at the same time that the Next button becomes active (when a device is selected and a valid file has been selected).[...]

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    section 41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch WARNING! Impr oper use of Advanced Mode could render your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch nonfunctional and incapable of receiving further updates. When the update is complete, the “Next” button will become active, allowing the user to complete the update. If the download fails for[...]

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    42 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Completing a Firmwar e Update on Multiple KVM Devic es (Daisy-Chained) 1. Power -off ALL of the KVM devices in the daisy-chain. 2. Power -on ONE KVM device. 3. The internal components of the KVM device will be r eprogrammed with the new code (this may take a few minutes). 4. When the update is complete (a[...]

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    43 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 T roubl eshooting I’ve daisy-chained multiple KVM switches; now I want to add another console. What do I need to do to get it running? • If you want to add your console to a KVM switch that is already in your daisy-chain with its DIP switches set from 00 thr ough 03, you simply have to connect your monitor , keyboard, a[...]

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    44 Glossary The foll owing definitions ar e used thr oughout this User Manual. AutoScan: A mode of operation where the KVM switch or KVM expander scans from one port to another , on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user . BANK: The address of a daisy-chained KVM switch or KVM expander (00–15, set by the DIP switch or in the OSD). Console: T[...]

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    45 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 section Glossary KVM Expander: A device that allows users to expand the number of servers connected to their existing KVM configuration. It does not have a console port, so it must be daisy-chained to a KVM switch or Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch for a user to access the servers. KVM Switch: A device that allows a user to access an[...]

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    Information 46 F C C Statement Declaration of Conf ormity with FC C Rul es for Electr omagnetic Compatibility W e, Belkin Corporation, of 501 W est W alnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the product: F1DC108C to which this declaration r elates: Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to th[...]