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Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 23 Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot-Key Commands 23 Selecting a Server Using Direct-Access Port Selectors 25 Selecting a BANK Using Scroll Buttons 25 AutoScan Mode 26 On-Screen Display (OSD 27 Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcuts 31 Updating Firmware 32 5. Information 39 Installation 10 Pre-Configuration 10 Mounting the PRO3 KVM Switch 11 Connecting the Console to the PRO3 KVM Switch 14 Connecting PS/2 Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch 15 Connecting Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining) .......17 Powering Up...
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 23 Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot-Key Commands 23 Selecting a Server Using Direct-Access Port Selectors 25 Selecting a BANK Using Scroll Buttons 25 AutoScan Mode 26 On-Screen Display (OSD 27 Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcuts 31 Updating Firmware 32 5. Information 39 Installation 10 Pre-Configuration 10 Mounting the PRO3 KVM Switch 11 Connecting the Console to the PRO3 KVM Switch 14 Connecting PS/2 Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch 15 Connecting Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining) .......17 Powering Up...
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... quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide 8 included in KVM switches worldwide. 1 Belkin has designed and developed this Belkin OmniView PRO3 PS/2 1 KVM Switch (the KVM Switch). PRO3 KVM Switches can be daisy-chained together easily to enable 6 management of up to work with the most advanced server-room and laboratory environments, offering intuitive port 5 indicators, direct-access port selectors, high video resolution support, and flash-upgradeable firmware. We appreciate your purchase of a problem...
... quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide 8 included in KVM switches worldwide. 1 Belkin has designed and developed this Belkin OmniView PRO3 PS/2 1 KVM Switch (the KVM Switch). PRO3 KVM Switches can be daisy-chained together easily to enable 6 management of up to work with the most advanced server-room and laboratory environments, offering intuitive port 5 indicators, direct-access port selectors, high video resolution support, and flash-upgradeable firmware. We appreciate your purchase of a problem...
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... PRO3 KVM Switch to each connected server throughout the system. The time interval allotted for simple, manual port-selection. 3 The OSD can also be daisy-chained together using designated key 2 commands. It provides a visual means of switching between servers and assigning the hot-key scheme. section Overview Feature Overview 1 • Hot Keys Hot-key functionality allows you to support regional languages. • Front-Panel Push Buttons Direct-access port...
... PRO3 KVM Switch to each connected server throughout the system. The time interval allotted for simple, manual port-selection. 3 The OSD can also be daisy-chained together using designated key 2 commands. It provides a visual means of switching between servers and assigning the hot-key scheme. section Overview Feature Overview 1 • Hot Keys Hot-key functionality allows you to support regional languages. • Front-Panel Push Buttons Direct-access port...
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... www.belkin.com/support. 4 A flashing port LED indicates that there is pushed, the LED above each direct-access port selector illuminates to indicate that port. • 7-Segment LED Display When daisy-chaining multiple PRO3 KVM Switches together, the 7-segment LED display serves as a status monitor. As a port selector is no server connected to that the console currently controls the corresponding server. Firmware upgrades are free for the life of the selected BANK. • Flash Upgrade Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to install...
... www.belkin.com/support. 4 A flashing port LED indicates that there is pushed, the LED above each direct-access port selector illuminates to indicate that port. • 7-Segment LED Display When daisy-chaining multiple PRO3 KVM Switches together, the 7-segment LED display serves as a status monitor. As a port selector is no server connected to that the console currently controls the corresponding server. Firmware upgrades are free for the life of the selected BANK. • Flash Upgrade Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to install...
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... rack installation. Cautions and Warnings! Belkin is not responsible for the hardware setup of a single PRO3 KVM Switch (F1DA104Qea, F1DA108Qea, F1DA116Qea). 10 The following when deciding where to place the PRO3 KVM Switch: • whether or not you use to connect your console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to 25 feet (7.6m). Rack-mount hardware is powered off. Before attempting to connect anything to begin installation of the servers...
... rack installation. Cautions and Warnings! Belkin is not responsible for the hardware setup of a single PRO3 KVM Switch (F1DA104Qea, F1DA108Qea, F1DA116Qea). 10 The following when deciding where to place the PRO3 KVM Switch: • whether or not you use to connect your console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to 25 feet (7.6m). Rack-mount hardware is powered off. Before attempting to connect anything to begin installation of the servers...
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Refer to a unique BANK (between 01 and 03). 18 The DIP switch on the primary KVM switch is set to "BANK 00" (factory default) and the secondary units are daisy-chained together to manage up to "BANK address 00". Installation How to the "primary" (BANK address 00) setting. The "BANK DIP" switch is the factory default setting. • For a multi-unit configuration, the "BANK DIP" switch on the PRO3...
Refer to a unique BANK (between 01 and 03). 18 The DIP switch on the primary KVM switch is set to "BANK 00" (factory default) and the secondary units are daisy-chained together to manage up to "BANK address 00". Installation How to the "primary" (BANK address 00) setting. The "BANK DIP" switch is the factory default setting. • For a multi-unit configuration, the "BANK DIP" switch on the PRO3...
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... section Installation Example of the primary switch (BANK 00). Refer to "Connecting the Console to the console ports of Daisy-Chain Configuration 1 2 cable 1 Primary unit (BANK 00) 3 4 Secondary unit (BANK 01) cable 2 5 6 Secondary unit (BANK 02) cable 3 7 Secondary unit (BANK 03) 8 Getting Started: Step 1: Make sure that each PRO3 KVM Switch has been assigned a unique BANK address. Step 2: Place all servers and PRO3 KVM Switches are powered off and...
... section Installation Example of the primary switch (BANK 00). Refer to "Connecting the Console to the console ports of Daisy-Chain Configuration 1 2 cable 1 Primary unit (BANK 00) 3 4 Secondary unit (BANK 01) cable 2 5 6 Secondary unit (BANK 02) cable 3 7 Secondary unit (BANK 03) 8 Getting Started: Step 1: Make sure that each PRO3 KVM Switch has been assigned a unique BANK address. Step 2: Place all servers and PRO3 KVM Switches are powered off and...
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... KVM switches. 2 Refer to the "Connecting PS/2 Servers to detect newly 7 added secondary KVM switches. Step 4: Verify that all secondary KVM switches are connected properly. If the KVM switches still do not enumerate correctly, reset the primary KVM switch (BANK 00) by connecting each unit's power supply. Each KVM switch should see the primary KVM switch light up and display the digits "00", indicating its corresponding BANK-address number as it is powered up the primary switch...
... KVM switches. 2 Refer to the "Connecting PS/2 Servers to detect newly 7 added secondary KVM switches. Step 4: Verify that all secondary KVM switches are connected properly. If the KVM switches still do not enumerate correctly, reset the primary KVM switch (BANK 00) by connecting each unit's power supply. Each KVM switch should see the primary KVM switch light up and display the digits "00", indicating its corresponding BANK-address number as it is powered up the primary switch...
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The server connected to the "Troubleshooting" section in this time. If the problem persists, please refer to Port "1" will be displayed on . Check that the keyboard, monitor, and mouse are connected and responding correctly. Installation Powering Up the Systems Verify that all servers connected to boot normally. If you encounter an error, check your server to the PRO3 KVM Switch are powered on the monitor. The PRO3 KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on...
The server connected to the "Troubleshooting" section in this time. If the problem persists, please refer to Port "1" will be displayed on . Check that the keyboard, monitor, and mouse are connected and responding correctly. Installation Powering Up the Systems Verify that all servers connected to boot normally. If you encounter an error, check your server to the PRO3 KVM Switch are powered on the monitor. The PRO3 KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on...
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... number of the port you press "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", "02", the PRO3 KVM Switch will 7 switch to access. Re-synchronization of the PRO3 KVM Switch; section Using your PRO3 KVM 1 Switch, it is in hot-key mode. It takes approximately 1-2 seconds for use. Press the "Down" arrow key to switch to the next port. 8 With a single-switch configuration (no daisy-chained KVM switches), you have connected your console and servers to your PRO3 KVM Switch...
... number of the port you press "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", "02", the PRO3 KVM Switch will 7 switch to access. Re-synchronization of the PRO3 KVM Switch; section Using your PRO3 KVM 1 Switch, it is in hot-key mode. It takes approximately 1-2 seconds for use. Press the "Down" arrow key to switch to the next port. 8 With a single-switch configuration (no daisy-chained KVM switches), you have connected your console and servers to your PRO3 KVM Switch...
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... on the console monitor. If you are installing multiple 3 PRO3 KVM Switches that are daisy-chained, use the BANK scroll keys located on the front panel of the primary KVM switch to access other servers that are at the primary switch (BANK 00) and want to check servers in BANK 01). As a default, the first active server will illuminate to BANK 02. Pressing the "BANK -" button will take...
... on the console monitor. If you are installing multiple 3 PRO3 KVM Switches that are daisy-chained, use the BANK scroll keys located on the front panel of the primary KVM switch to access other servers that are at the primary switch (BANK 00) and want to check servers in BANK 01). As a default, the first active server will illuminate to BANK 02. Pressing the "BANK -" button will take...
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... save the entry. To add the name and password, use the arrow keys to navigate to the desired server port, and then press 3 "Enter" to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the OSD and KVM Switch. The maximum characters for the 6 name and password fields are : 7 Username: admin Password: belkin 8 Note: User name and password fields cannot be stored. Press "Enter" again to save the entry. section Using your PRO3 KVM Switch The default...
... save the entry. To add the name and password, use the arrow keys to navigate to the desired server port, and then press 3 "Enter" to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the OSD and KVM Switch. The maximum characters for the 6 name and password fields are : 7 Username: admin Password: belkin 8 Note: User name and password fields cannot be stored. Press "Enter" again to save the entry. section Using your PRO3 KVM Switch The default...
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...; Right Win The default key for each user and port combination. AutoScan Time This specifies the amount of time the PRO3 KVM Switch remains on a server before switching to the "Scan Time" field and hit "Enter", and then type the desired time interval (in seconds). Note: The number keypad will be used to anywhere between 05 and 99 seconds. Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Access List This feature allows you...
...; Right Win The default key for each user and port combination. AutoScan Time This specifies the amount of time the PRO3 KVM Switch remains on a server before switching to the "Scan Time" field and hit "Enter", and then type the desired time interval (in seconds). Note: The number keypad will be used to anywhere between 05 and 99 seconds. Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Access List This feature allows you...
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... Daisy-Chain Config: First and second digit specifies BANK [01,02.,,,16] port Daisy-Chain: Third and fourth digit specifies number 6 PgUP Previous BANK PgDown Next BANK 7 B Turn on/off beep sound 8 S Enable/disable OSD security P A Delete Logs out of OSD and prompts for user name and password if security is enabled Administrator activates AutoScan Administrator sets the OSD back to factory-default values...
... Daisy-Chain Config: First and second digit specifies BANK [01,02.,,,16] port Daisy-Chain: Third and fourth digit specifies number 6 PgUP Previous BANK PgDown Next BANK 7 B Turn on/off beep sound 8 S Enable/disable OSD security P A Delete Logs out of OSD and prompts for user name and password if security is enabled Administrator activates AutoScan Administrator sets the OSD back to factory-default values...
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... firmware, download the appropriate firmware file and utility from www.belkin.com/support/. Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Updating Firmware The PRO3 KVM Switch features flash-upgradeable firmware to ensure compatibility with your PRO3 KVM Switch, as reconfiguring software may lead to unexpected operational problems. Please contact Belkin Technical Support if you will need the following items: 1. Firmware upgrades are free for the life of updating the firmware on the computer. 3. To update the firmware, you need to an available serial (COM) port...
... firmware, download the appropriate firmware file and utility from www.belkin.com/support/. Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Updating Firmware The PRO3 KVM Switch features flash-upgradeable firmware to ensure compatibility with your PRO3 KVM Switch, as reconfiguring software may lead to unexpected operational problems. Please contact Belkin Technical Support if you will need the following items: 1. Firmware upgrades are free for the life of updating the firmware on the computer. 3. To update the firmware, you need to an available serial (COM) port...
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.... Windows 2000, NT®, XP, Server 2003, Vista; For USB console support, use Belkin models: F1DA104Zea, F1DA108Zea, F1DA116Zea. Q: What does flash-upgradeable mean? See the "Updating Firmware" section in the PRO3 KVM Switch supports a maximum resolution of port selection. Q: Does the PRO3 KVM Switch support Microsoft IntelliMouse®? A: The PRO3 KVM Switch supports PS/2 mice from the PRO3 KVM Switch? The user can select servers using specially designated keyboard hot keys, through a simple serial connection. A: No, the PRO3 KVM Switch only supports PS...
.... Windows 2000, NT®, XP, Server 2003, Vista; For USB console support, use Belkin models: F1DA104Zea, F1DA108Zea, F1DA116Zea. Q: What does flash-upgradeable mean? See the "Updating Firmware" section in the PRO3 KVM Switch supports a maximum resolution of port selection. Q: Does the PRO3 KVM Switch support Microsoft IntelliMouse®? A: The PRO3 KVM Switch supports PS/2 mice from the PRO3 KVM Switch? The user can select servers using specially designated keyboard hot keys, through a simple serial connection. A: No, the PRO3 KVM Switch only supports PS...
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... use the PRO3 KVM Switch? 1 A: No, the PRO3 KVM Switch does not require any drivers or software to switch video signals only? Q: Does the PRO3 KVM Switch require an AC adapter? 3 A: Yes, the PRO3 KVM Switch requires a 12-volt DC, 1-Amp power adapter in your servers. A: No, the PRO3 KVM Switch must be installed in order to function properly. 4 Q: Can I use Belkin models: F1DA104Zea, F1DA108Zea, 7 F1DA116Zea. For USB Sun server support, use the PRO3 KVM Switch to be connected...
... use the PRO3 KVM Switch? 1 A: No, the PRO3 KVM Switch does not require any drivers or software to switch video signals only? Q: Does the PRO3 KVM Switch require an AC adapter? 3 A: Yes, the PRO3 KVM Switch requires a 12-volt DC, 1-Amp power adapter in your servers. A: No, the PRO3 KVM Switch must be installed in order to function properly. 4 Q: Can I use Belkin models: F1DA104Zea, F1DA108Zea, 7 F1DA116Zea. For USB Sun server support, use the PRO3 KVM Switch to be connected...
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... are using supports the resolution and refresh-rate setting on your server. • Connect the monitor directly into the server you are having trouble with your keyboard, uninstall it is necessary to log in as a user. • Connect your monitor directly to the server to verify that your monitor is functioning properly. Troubleshooting My server does not boot up . • Check that the keyboard cable on the PRO3 KVM Switch is completely connected...
... are using supports the resolution and refresh-rate setting on your server. • Connect the monitor directly into the server you are having trouble with your keyboard, uninstall it is necessary to log in as a user. • Connect your monitor directly to the server to verify that your monitor is functioning properly. Troubleshooting My server does not boot up . • Check that the keyboard cable on the PRO3 KVM Switch is completely connected...
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... driver that was included with which you are 5 experiencing problems. • Try a different mouse. 6 • If you hot swapped or changed your KVM configuration, make sure that they are using is connected properly to the console port of standby mode, allow up , but the mouse does not work. • Make sure the mouse is plugged in your "CONFIG.SYS" or "AUTOEXEC.BAT" files...
... driver that was included with which you are 5 experiencing problems. • Try a different mouse. 6 • If you hot swapped or changed your KVM configuration, make sure that they are using is connected properly to the console port of standby mode, allow up , but the mouse does not work. • Make sure the mouse is plugged in your "CONFIG.SYS" or "AUTOEXEC.BAT" files...
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... in a series. Control requires that the console is set to control and configure the KVM switch. Daisy-Chain: A configuration of multiple KVM switches that use KVM technology enable sharing of operation where the KVM switch scans from a single console. some switches that are used to BANK address 01-15 (and has no console connected). 38 OSD: On-Screen Display, a Graphical User Interface that the user is set to allow seamless, complex interactions between a monitor and a video adapter. Port: An interface receptor...
... in a series. Control requires that the console is set to control and configure the KVM switch. Daisy-Chain: A configuration of multiple KVM switches that use KVM technology enable sharing of operation where the KVM switch scans from a single console. some switches that are used to BANK address 01-15 (and has no console connected). 38 OSD: On-Screen Display, a Graphical User Interface that the user is set to allow seamless, complex interactions between a monitor and a video adapter. Port: An interface receptor...