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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 - Dual-Rail Technology User Manual F1DC108B-DR F1DC116B-DR
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... and Mac Key Mapping 28 Updating Firmware 29 5. Frequently Asked Questions 30 6. 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 Troubleshooting 32 7. Glossary 34 8. Overview 3 Feature Overview 3 Equipment Requirements 4 System...
... and Mac Key Mapping 28 Updating Firmware 29 5. Frequently Asked Questions 30 6. 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 Troubleshooting 32 7. Glossary 34 8. Overview 3 Feature Overview 3 Equipment Requirements 4 System...
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... brand in the unlikely event of a problem. We appreciate your LCD Rack Console packaging. For quick and easy installation, please refer to delivering high-quality, durable 2 products at an affordable price. Dual-Rail Technology. Dual-Rail Technology (the LCD Rack Console). 1 Our diverse line of the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch - section Introduction Congratulations on the market.
... brand in the unlikely event of a problem. We appreciate your LCD Rack Console packaging. For quick and easy installation, please refer to delivering high-quality, durable 2 products at an affordable price. Dual-Rail Technology. Dual-Rail Technology (the LCD Rack Console). 1 Our diverse line of the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch - section Introduction Congratulations on the market.
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...scheme. This enables your keyboard, you to select a desired port using dedicated ports, so you can easily expand your KVM configuration as your LCD Rack Console and can be daisy-chained together using designated key 2 commands. Firmware upgrades are free for each server can be ...downloaded from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 It provides a visual means of your server environment grows. • On-Screen Display (OSD) The OSD feature simplifies server management by one server from accessing the OSD and KVM Switch. • Dedicated ...
...scheme. This enables your keyboard, you to select a desired port using dedicated ports, so you can easily expand your KVM configuration as your LCD Rack Console and can be daisy-chained together using designated key 2 commands. Firmware upgrades are free for each server can be ...downloaded from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 It provides a visual means of your server environment grows. • On-Screen Display (OSD) The OSD feature simplifies server management by one server from accessing the OSD and KVM Switch. • Dedicated ...
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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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...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 and 16-port models (256 servers max. via daisy-chaining) Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support) 5 Max. of 16 OmniView KVM... Switches 4 No. section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR Enclosure: Metal enclosure 2 Power: 12V DC, 6A power...
...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 and 16-port models (256 servers max. via daisy-chaining) Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support) 5 Max. of 16 OmniView KVM... Switches 4 No. section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR Enclosure: Metal enclosure 2 Power: 12V DC, 6A power...
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... of the cables between the LCD Rack Console and server. 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 everything is not responsible for the hardware setup of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR). 10 Cautions and Warnings! Installation...
... of the cables between the LCD Rack Console and server. 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 everything is not responsible for the hardware setup of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR). 10 Cautions and Warnings! Installation...
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Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for USB (F1D9401-XX), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram on next page.) ... each additional PS/2 server you wish to diagram on next page.) 12 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 the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection): Step 1 Make sure your server is powered off. Connecting Servers to diagram below...
Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for USB (F1D9401-XX), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram on next page.) ... each additional PS/2 server you wish to diagram on next page.) 12 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 the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection): Step 1 Make sure your server is powered off. Connecting Servers to diagram below...
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... recognize 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 USB to the desired host ports on page 28 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 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 Note: ...
... recognize 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 USB to the desired host ports on page 28 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 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 Note: ...
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...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: A Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL) is required to daisy-chain each PRO3 KVM Switch and is referred to as the primary KVM switch. The LCD Rack Console...one console. Note: The LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR) must be designated 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 PRO3 KVM ...
...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: A Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL) is required to daisy-chain each PRO3 KVM Switch and is referred to as the primary KVM switch. The LCD Rack Console...one console. Note: The LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR) must be designated 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 PRO3 KVM ...
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...a unique BANK (between 01 and 03). 15 The DIP switch on the primary KVM (LCD Rack Console) switch is set to "BANK 00" (factory default) and the secondary units are daisy-chained together with an LCD Rack Console to manage up to 32 servers. The "BANK DIP" switch is always set ... OFF OFF BANK 15 SECONDARY ON = Up Position, OFF = Down 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 used to assign the proper BANK address to each set to "BANK address 00".
...a unique BANK (between 01 and 03). 15 The DIP switch on the primary KVM (LCD Rack Console) switch is set to "BANK 00" (factory default) and the secondary units are daisy-chained together with an LCD Rack Console to manage up to 32 servers. The "BANK DIP" switch is always set ... OFF OFF BANK 15 SECONDARY ON = Up Position, OFF = Down 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 used to assign the proper BANK address to each set to "BANK address 00".
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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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... 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 additional PRO3 KVM Switches you wish to the 2 "Daisy-Chain In" port on the first... secondary KVM 5 switch and the other end of the Daisy-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 (...
... 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 additional PRO3 KVM Switches you wish to the 2 "Daisy-Chain In" port on the first... secondary KVM 5 switch and the other end of the Daisy-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 (...
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..."Connecting Servers to the primary and secondary KVM switches. If you encounter an error, check your server to Port "1" will be powered on simultaneously). Installation Connecting the Servers: Step 1: Connect all servers to the LCD Rack Console" section on page 11 for that all ...servers are connected and responding correctly. Each KVM switch should display its corresponding BANK-address number as it is powered up the secondary...
..."Connecting Servers to the primary and secondary KVM switches. If you encounter an error, check your server to Port "1" will be powered on simultaneously). Installation Connecting the Servers: Step 1: Connect all servers to the LCD Rack Console" section on page 11 for that all ...servers are connected and responding correctly. Each KVM switch should display its corresponding BANK-address number as it is powered up the secondary...
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Using your LCD Rack Console Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot-Key Commands Switch to the KVM Switch, the "Scroll Lock" key must be pressed twice within two seconds. To send commands to the next or previous port with simple, keyboard hot-... example, if you wish to the next port. Press the "Down" arrow key to switch to access. Hl^iX]id76C@%%!Edgi'%' 20 The LCD Rack Console will switch to the previous port. Hl^iX]idegZk^djhVXi^kZedgi!¹JeºVggdl# Hl^iX]idcZmiVXi^kZedgi...
Using your LCD Rack Console Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot-Key Commands Switch to the KVM Switch, the "Scroll Lock" key must be pressed twice within two seconds. To send commands to the next or previous port with simple, keyboard hot-... example, if you wish to the next port. Press the "Down" arrow key to switch to access. Hl^iX]id76C@%%!Edgi'%' 20 The LCD Rack Console will switch to the previous port. Hl^iX]idegZk^djhVXi^kZedgi!¹JeºVggdl# Hl^iX]idcZmiVXi^kZedgi...
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...", "Page Down", to switch to the next BANK. 2 0AGE 5P 3 0AGE $OWN 4 With a daisy-chain switch configuration, you can switch between BANKs (KVM 1 switches) by pressing "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", BANK address, and port number. For example, if you press "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", "03",...5 will become active. 6 7 8 Note: You will have approximately five seconds to change the hot-key-initiator key. 21 section Using your LCD Rack Console With a daisy-chain switch configuration, you can switch directly to any port on 5 any BANK by pressing "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", "...
...", "Page Down", to switch to the next BANK. 2 0AGE 5P 3 0AGE $OWN 4 With a daisy-chain switch configuration, you can switch between BANKs (KVM 1 switches) by pressing "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", BANK address, and port number. For example, if you press "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", "03",...5 will become active. 6 7 8 Note: You will have approximately five seconds to change the hot-key-initiator key. 21 section Using your LCD Rack Console With a daisy-chain switch configuration, you can switch directly to any port on 5 any BANK by pressing "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", "...
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... maximum characters for the name and password fields are : Username: admin Password: belkin 25 The default administrator name and password are eight characters. section Using your LCD Rack Console Main-Menu-Page Keyboard Commands 1 ( ): Navigate to the next field (Enter...): To select an option (F3): Return to the main OSD menu 2 (Esc): Exit OSD Language 3 This allows you to name each port with up to 10 characters. You have eight languages to choose from accessing the OSD and KVM...
... maximum characters for the name and password fields are : Username: admin Password: belkin 25 The default administrator name and password are eight characters. section Using your LCD Rack Console Main-Menu-Page Keyboard Commands 1 ( ): Navigate to the next field (Enter...): To select an option (F3): Return to the main OSD menu 2 (Esc): Exit OSD Language 3 This allows you to name each port with up to 10 characters. You have eight languages to choose from accessing the OSD and KVM...
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...-Command Shortcuts 1 Below is a complete list of hot-key commands that can be used for your LCD Rack Console: 2 Command Function 3 Space Bar Activate OSD Previous host 4 Next host [01,02.,,,16] port Non-daisy-chain KVM switch 5 [00,01.,,,15] BANK Daisy-Chain Config: First and second digit specifies BANK [01,02...
...-Command Shortcuts 1 Below is a complete list of hot-key commands that can be used for your LCD Rack Console: 2 Command Function 3 Space Bar Activate OSD Previous host 4 Next host [01,02.,,,16] port Non-daisy-chain KVM switch 5 [00,01.,,,15] BANK Daisy-Chain Config: First and second digit specifies BANK [01,02...
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Some Mac keys are also mapped. When the LCD Rack Console is connected to the table below. Windows USB Keyboard Caps Lock & L_Alt Caps Lock & L_Ctrl Caps Lock & L_Shift (Application) Caps Lock & 1 Caps Lock & 2 Caps Lock & 3 ... Mac USB Keyboard Power Apple key Option F13 F14 F15 28 Please refer to a Sun server, the KVM Switch emulates the Sun keys using a set of key combinations called "combo keys". Using your LCD Rack Console Sun Combo and Mac® Key Mapping The keyboard does not support the Sun keypad to perform...
Some Mac keys are also mapped. When the LCD Rack Console is connected to the table below. Windows USB Keyboard Caps Lock & L_Alt Caps Lock & L_Ctrl Caps Lock & L_Shift (Application) Caps Lock & 1 Caps Lock & 2 Caps Lock & 3 ... Mac USB Keyboard Power Apple key Option F13 F14 F15 28 Please refer to a Sun server, the KVM Switch emulates the Sun keys using a set of key combinations called "combo keys". Using your LCD Rack Console Sun Combo and Mac® Key Mapping The keyboard does not support the Sun keypad to perform...