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Dual-Rail Technology User Manual F1DC108B-DR F1DC116B-DR OmniView® LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch -
Dual-Rail Technology User Manual F1DC108B-DR F1DC116B-DR OmniView® LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch -
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Information 35 Using your LCD Rack Console 19 Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot-Key Commands 20 AutoScan Mode 22 On-Screen Display (OSD 22 Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcuts 27 Sun ... 1. Troubleshooting 32 7. Overview 3 Feature Overview 3 Equipment Requirements 4 System Requirements 6 Unit Display Diagrams 7 Specifications 9 3. Introduction 1 Package Contents 2 2. Installation 10 Pre-Configuration 10 Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack Console 11 Connecting the LCD Rack Console with Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining 14 Powering Up the Systems 18 4.
Information 35 Using your LCD Rack Console 19 Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot-Key Commands 20 AutoScan Mode 22 On-Screen Display (OSD 22 Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcuts 27 Sun ... 1. Troubleshooting 32 7. Overview 3 Feature Overview 3 Equipment Requirements 4 System Requirements 6 Unit Display Diagrams 7 Specifications 9 3. Introduction 1 Package Contents 2 2. Installation 10 Pre-Configuration 10 Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack Console 11 Connecting the LCD Rack Console with Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining 14 Powering Up the Systems 18 4.
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... the Quick Installation Guide included in the unlikely event of a problem. Dual-Rail Technology. Engineered to work with the most 5 advanced server room and laboratory environments, this LCD Rack Console offers: 6 • Dual-rail system with KVM switch on your purchase of the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch - We appreciate your business and have...
... the Quick Installation Guide included in the unlikely event of a problem. Dual-Rail Technology. Engineered to work with the most 5 advanced server room and laboratory environments, this LCD Rack Console offers: 6 • Dual-rail system with KVM switch on your purchase of the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch - We appreciate your business and have...
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... by allowing you to assign individual names to each server can be daisy-chained together using designated key 2 commands. This enables your LCD Rack Console. The OSD can also be set your keyboard, you can be adjusted through the On-Screen 5 Display (OSD) menu. • ... Hot Keys Hot-key functionality allows you to install the latest firmware on your LCD Rack Console to scan 4 and monitor the activities of all connected servers, one by one server from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 By using a simple hot-key sequence on your KVM Switch ...
... by allowing you to assign individual names to each server can be daisy-chained together using designated key 2 commands. This enables your LCD Rack Console. The OSD can also be set your keyboard, you can be adjusted through the On-Screen 5 Display (OSD) menu. • ... Hot Keys Hot-key functionality allows you to install the latest firmware on your LCD Rack Console to scan 4 and monitor the activities of all connected servers, one by one server from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 By using a simple hot-key sequence on your KVM Switch ...
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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) F1D9400-XX (PS/2-style) F1D9401-XX (USB-style) 4
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) F1D9400-XX (PS/2-style) F1D9401-XX (USB-style) 4
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section Overview Belkin Daisy-Chain Cable: F1D108-CBL-XX 1 (-XX denotes length in feet) Note: Product codes and availability may vary. 2 3 4 5 &$ #", 88 6 7 8 5
section Overview Belkin Daisy-Chain Cable: F1D108-CBL-XX 1 (-XX denotes length in feet) Note: Product codes and availability may vary. 2 3 4 5 &$ #", 88 6 7 8 5
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... support) • SunTM SolarisTM 8.x and above (with VGA support) 6 and USB-compatible mice having 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons • PS/2- Overview System Requirements OS Platforms The LCD Rack Console is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms • Windows® NT®, 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, Server...
... support) • SunTM SolarisTM 8.x and above (with VGA support) 6 and USB-compatible mice having 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons • PS/2- Overview System Requirements OS Platforms The LCD Rack Console is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms • Windows® NT®, 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, Server...
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section Overview Unit Display Diagrams 1 Front View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: 2 Handle LCD Front-Panel Controls 105-Key Keyboard (PS/2) Touch Pad (PS/2) Rail-Release Button Key-Locking 3 Mechanism 4 5 TFT/LCD Active-Matrix 6 Color Panel 7 8 On/Off Auto Auto Up Down Menu Menu 7
section Overview Unit Display Diagrams 1 Front View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: 2 Handle LCD Front-Panel Controls 105-Key Keyboard (PS/2) Touch Pad (PS/2) Rail-Release Button Key-Locking 3 Mechanism 4 5 TFT/LCD Active-Matrix 6 Color Panel 7 8 On/Off Auto Auto Up Down Menu Menu 7
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Overview Unit Display Diagrams Back View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: Console: VGA, PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports, USB mouse/keyboard ports Daisy-chain out Flash-upgrade port and DIP select switch SCSI-50 dual-host ports DC power jack 8
Overview Unit Display Diagrams Back View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: Console: VGA, PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports, USB mouse/keyboard ports Daisy-chain out Flash-upgrade port and DIP select switch SCSI-50 dual-host ports DC power jack 8
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... 16-port models (256 servers max. via daisy-chaining) Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support) 5 Max. section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR Enclosure: Metal enclosure 2 Power: 12V DC, 6A power adapter, center-pin-positive...° C) Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing Warranty: 2 years Dimensions: 26.1 x 17.6 x 1.74 in. (673mm x 448mm x 44.1mm) Weight: (F1DC108B-DR) 33.3 lbs. (15.1kg.) (F1DC116B-DR) 36.1 lbs. (16.4kg.) Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 9 of 16 OmniView KVM Switches 4 No.
... 16-port models (256 servers max. via daisy-chaining) Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support) 5 Max. section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR Enclosure: Metal enclosure 2 Power: 12V DC, 6A power adapter, center-pin-positive...° C) Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing Warranty: 2 years Dimensions: 26.1 x 17.6 x 1.74 in. (673mm x 448mm x 44.1mm) Weight: (F1DC108B-DR) 33.3 lbs. (15.1kg.) (F1DC116B-DR) 36.1 lbs. (16.4kg.) Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 9 of 16 OmniView KVM Switches 4 No.
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..., the probability of USB-signal failure is powered off. The following when deciding where to place the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: • the location of your servers in this reason, Belkin recommends that length, the probability of video degradation increases. You are powered on may be transmitted up..., ensure that everything is likely, and may cause the device to fail. For USB Servers: USB signals can be used to begin installation of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR). 10
..., the probability of USB-signal failure is powered off. The following when deciding where to place the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: • the location of your servers in this reason, Belkin recommends that length, the probability of video degradation increases. You are powered on may be transmitted up..., ensure that everything is likely, and may cause the device to fail. For USB Servers: USB signals can be used to begin installation of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR). 10
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section Installation Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack 1 Console (PS/2 Connection): 2 Step 1 Make sure your server is powered off. 3 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. 4 (Refer to diagram below.) Step 3 5 Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors to the mouse and keyboard ports on the server. (Refer to diagram below.) 6 7 8 6 11
section Installation Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack 1 Console (PS/2 Connection): 2 Step 1 Make sure your server is powered off. 3 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. 4 (Refer to diagram below.) Step 3 5 Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors to the mouse and keyboard ports on the server. (Refer to diagram below.) 6 7 8 6 11
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... for PS/2 to the desired host ports on next page.) 12 Connecting Servers to connect. Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for each additional PS/2 server you wish to the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection): Step 1 Make sure your server. Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for USB (F1D9401-XX), connect the VGA...
... for PS/2 to the desired host ports on next page.) 12 Connecting Servers to connect. Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for each additional PS/2 server you wish to the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection): Step 1 Make sure your server. Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for USB (F1D9401-XX), connect the VGA...
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... the KVM-Switch connection and automatically install the HID USB driver, if necessary. section Installation 1 6A 2 3 4 5 6 7 Step 4 8 Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for each additional USB server you attach the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable USB Kit directly to a free USB port on your server. Note: We recommend that you wish... key combinations called "combo keys". Refer to a Sun server, the Server Interface Module emulates the Sun keys using a set of Sun functions supported by the LCD Rack Console. 13
... the KVM-Switch connection and automatically install the HID USB driver, if necessary. section Installation 1 6A 2 3 4 5 6 7 Step 4 8 Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for each additional USB server you attach the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable USB Kit directly to a free USB port on your server. Note: We recommend that you wish... key combinations called "combo keys". Refer to a Sun server, the Server Interface Module emulates the Sun keys using a set of Sun functions supported by the LCD Rack Console. 13
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Note: The LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR) must be designated as the "primary" KVM switch. BANKs 01 through your Belkin reseller, or online at www.belkin.com. 14 cable 1 Primary unit (BANK 00) cable 2 Secondary unit (BANK 01) cable 3 Secondary unit (BANK 02) Secondary unit (BANK 03) Note:... through 15 are referred to as a "BANK" and is assigned an address. The LCD Rack Console is BANK 00 and is referred to as the primary KVM switch. Installation Connecting the LCD Rack Console with Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining) You can daisy-chain up to 15 additional...
Note: The LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR) must be designated as the "primary" KVM switch. BANKs 01 through your Belkin reseller, or online at www.belkin.com. 14 cable 1 Primary unit (BANK 00) cable 2 Secondary unit (BANK 01) cable 3 Secondary unit (BANK 02) Secondary unit (BANK 03) Note:... through 15 are referred to as a "BANK" and is assigned an address. The LCD Rack Console is BANK 00 and is referred to as the primary KVM switch. Installation Connecting the LCD Rack Console with Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining) You can daisy-chain up to 15 additional...
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...Position Example: Three 8-Port PRO3 KVM Switches (F1DA108Z) are each PRO3 KVM Switch. 2 • For a multi-unit configuration, the primary KVM switch (LCD Rack Console) is set to Assign a BANK Address 1 All PRO3 KVM Switches feature a "BANK DIP" switch. Installation section How to "BANK address 00". The... DIP switch on the primary KVM (LCD Rack Console) switch is always set to "BANK 00" (factory default) and the secondary units are daisy-chained together with an LCD Rack Console to manage up to a unique BANK address (from 01 through 15). ...
...Position Example: Three 8-Port PRO3 KVM Switches (F1DA108Z) are each PRO3 KVM Switch. 2 • For a multi-unit configuration, the primary KVM switch (LCD Rack Console) is set to Assign a BANK Address 1 All PRO3 KVM Switches feature a "BANK DIP" switch. Installation section How to "BANK address 00". The... DIP switch on the primary KVM (LCD Rack Console) switch is always set to "BANK 00" (factory default) and the secondary units are daisy-chained together with an LCD Rack Console to manage up to a unique BANK address (from 01 through 15). ...
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Installation Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration cable 1 Primary unit (BANK 00) cable 2 Secondary unit (BANK 01) cable 3 Secondary unit (BANK 02) Secondary unit (BANK 03) Getting Started: Step 1: Make sure that each PRO3 KVM Switch has been assigned a unique BANK address. Step 2: Place all servers, LCD Rack Console, and PRO3 KVM Switches are powered off and that all primary and secondary KVM switches in the desired location. 16
Installation Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration cable 1 Primary unit (BANK 00) cable 2 Secondary unit (BANK 01) cable 3 Secondary unit (BANK 02) Secondary unit (BANK 03) Getting Started: Step 1: Make sure that each PRO3 KVM Switch has been assigned a unique BANK address. Step 2: Place all servers, LCD Rack Console, and PRO3 KVM Switches are powered off and that all primary and secondary KVM switches in the desired location. 16
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... (F1D108-CBL), connect one end of the first secondary KVM switch (BANK 01). 4 Step 3 To add secondary units, connect one end to daisy-chain together. 7 8 17 Step 2 3 Connect the other end to the "Daisy-Chain Out" port of the next secondary KVM switch (for example, BANK 01). 6 Step 4 Repeat Step 3 for...-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL) to the "Daisy-Chain Out" port of the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL) to the "Daisy-Chain In" port on the LCD Rack Console (BANK 00).
... (F1D108-CBL), connect one end of the first secondary KVM switch (BANK 01). 4 Step 3 To add secondary units, connect one end to daisy-chain together. 7 8 17 Step 2 3 Connect the other end to the "Daisy-Chain Out" port of the next secondary KVM switch (for example, BANK 01). 6 Step 4 Repeat Step 3 for...-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL) to the "Daisy-Chain Out" port of the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL) to the "Daisy-Chain In" port on the LCD Rack Console (BANK 00).
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... . Installation Connecting the Servers: Step 1: Connect all servers connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch are working normally. Refer to the "Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack Console" section on each unit's power supply. The PRO3 KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on page 11 for that the primary KVM switch has...
... . Installation Connecting the Servers: Step 1: Connect all servers connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch are working normally. Refer to the "Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack Console" section on each unit's power supply. The PRO3 KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on page 11 for that the primary KVM switch has...
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... of the mouse and keyboard signals also occurs. section Using your LCD Rack Console Using your LCD Rack Console, it is ready for the video signal to your LCD Rack Console 1 Now that proper synchronization is 3 normal operation and ensures that you have connected your console and servers to refresh after switching servers. Select connected servers through...
... of the mouse and keyboard signals also occurs. section Using your LCD Rack Console Using your LCD Rack Console, it is ready for the video signal to your LCD Rack Console 1 Now that proper synchronization is 3 normal operation and ensures that you have connected your console and servers to refresh after switching servers. Select connected servers through...