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...-Key Commands 20 AutoScan Mode 22 On-Screen Display (OSD 22 Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcuts 27 Sun Combo and Mac Key Mapping 28 Updating Firmware 29 5. 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. Introduction 1 Package Contents...
...-Key Commands 20 AutoScan Mode 22 On-Screen Display (OSD 22 Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcuts 27 Sun Combo and Mac Key Mapping 28 Updating Firmware 29 5. 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. Introduction 1 Package Contents...
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... quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in KVM switches worldwide. 1 Thank you will provide details about your new LCD Rack Console, from installation and operation to 256 servers) • Security • Flash-upgradeable firmware • Dual-port micro-cabling (PS/2 cable kits sold separately) • Belkin 2-Year Warranty • Free technical support • 17-inch LCD This User Manual will soon see for yourself why Belkin...
... quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in KVM switches worldwide. 1 Thank you will provide details about your new LCD Rack Console, from installation and operation to 256 servers) • Security • Flash-upgradeable firmware • Dual-port micro-cabling (PS/2 cable kits sold separately) • Belkin 2-Year Warranty • Free technical support • 17-inch LCD This User Manual will soon see for yourself why Belkin...
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... Allows you to specify user names and passwords to prevent unauthorized 8 users from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 Firmware upgrades are free for each connected server throughout the system. The time interval allotted for the life of up to support regional languages. • Flash Upgrade Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to install the latest firmware on your server environment grows. • On-Screen Display (OSD) The OSD feature simplifies server management...
... Allows you to specify user names and passwords to prevent unauthorized 8 users from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 Firmware upgrades are free for each connected server throughout the system. The time interval allotted for the life of up to support regional languages. • Flash Upgrade Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to install the latest firmware on your server environment grows. • On-Screen Display (OSD) The OSD feature simplifies server management...
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... 5 buttons • PS/2- and USB-compatible wireless or optical mice Monitors • CRT • LCD (with USB support) • SunTM SolarisTM 8.x and above Keyboards • PS/2-compatible • USB-compatible • Supports 101-/102-/104-key keyboards Mice • 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...
... 5 buttons • PS/2- and USB-compatible wireless or optical mice Monitors • CRT • LCD (with USB support) • SunTM SolarisTM 8.x and above Keyboards • PS/2-compatible • USB-compatible • Supports 101-/102-/104-key keyboards Mice • 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...
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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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section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR Enclosure: Metal enclosure 2 Power: 12V DC, 6A power adapter, center-pin-positive polarity 3 Daisy-Chain: Maximum of Servers Supported: 8 and 16 respectively for 8- Resolution: Up to 1280x1024 @ 65Hz Keyboard Input: PS/2 (miniDIN6), USB (Type A) 6 Mouse Input: PS/2 (miniDIN6), USB (Type A) Monitor Port: VGA (HDDB15 female) 7 CPU Ports: SCSI-50 Daisy-Chain Ports: DB25 female 8 Flash-Upgrade Port: RJ11 Operating Temp: 32° to 104°...
section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR Enclosure: Metal enclosure 2 Power: 12V DC, 6A power adapter, center-pin-positive polarity 3 Daisy-Chain: Maximum of Servers Supported: 8 and 16 respectively for 8- Resolution: Up to 1280x1024 @ 65Hz Keyboard Input: PS/2 (miniDIN6), USB (Type A) 6 Mouse Input: PS/2 (miniDIN6), USB (Type A) Monitor Port: VGA (HDDB15 female) 7 CPU Ports: SCSI-50 Daisy-Chain Ports: DB25 female 8 Flash-Upgrade Port: RJ11 Operating Temp: 32° to 104°...
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... for the hardware setup of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR). 10 Installation Pre-Configuration Consider the following sections (pages 11-13) provide complete instructions for damage caused in relation to your console • the lengths of the cables you use to connect your servers to the LCD Rack Console Cable-Distance Requirements: For PS/2 Servers: VGA signals transmit best up to 25...
... for the hardware setup of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR). 10 Installation Pre-Configuration Consider the following sections (pages 11-13) provide complete instructions for damage caused in relation to your console • the lengths of the cables you use to connect your servers to the LCD Rack Console Cable-Distance Requirements: For PS/2 Servers: VGA signals transmit best up to 25...
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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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... Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) 6 Step 5 Power up your server. (Refer to diagram on next page.) Step 3 Connect the USB connector to an available USB port on the server. (Refer to diagram on your server. Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for each additional PS/2 server you wish to connect. Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for USB (F1D9401-XX), connect the VGA connector to the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection...
... Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) 6 Step 5 Power up your server. (Refer to diagram on next page.) Step 3 Connect the USB connector to an available USB port on the server. (Refer to diagram on your server. Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for each additional PS/2 server you wish to connect. Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for USB (F1D9401-XX), connect the VGA connector to the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection...
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... 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 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: When a USB Cable Kit is connected...
... 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 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: When a USB Cable Kit is connected...
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... up to the diagram below. The LCD Rack Console is BANK 00 and is assigned an address. Note: The LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR) must be designated as a "BANK" and is referred to as "secondary" KVM switches. Each daisy-chained PRO3 KVM Switch is available through 15 are referred to as the primary KVM switch. cable 1 Primary unit...
... up to the diagram below. The LCD Rack Console is BANK 00 and is assigned an address. Note: The LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR) must be designated as a "BANK" and is referred to as "secondary" KVM switches. Each daisy-chained PRO3 KVM Switch is available through 15 are referred to as the primary KVM switch. cable 1 Primary unit...
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... reboot. Check all occupied ports to Port "1" will be powered on the monitor. Step 2: Power up . If you encounter an error, check your server to the "Troubleshooting" section in this time (servers can be displayed on simultaneously). Installation Connecting the Servers: Step 1: Connect all servers to do so at this User Manual. 18 If the problem persists, please refer to boot normally. Each KVM switch should display its...
... reboot. Check all occupied ports to Port "1" will be powered on the monitor. Step 2: Power up . If you encounter an error, check your server to the "Troubleshooting" section in this time (servers can be displayed on simultaneously). Installation Connecting the Servers: Step 1: Connect all servers to do so at this User Manual. 18 If the problem persists, please refer to boot normally. Each KVM switch should display its...
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... Lock", "Scroll Lock", "A". To stop the AutoScan feature, set your LCD Rack Console to scan and monitor the activities of all connected servers one by the LCD Rack Console, and does not affect the function of your server, operating system, or software function. 22 This is also in view-only mode. When the LCD Rack Console is in focus. On-Screen Display (OSD) The OSD...
... Lock", "Scroll Lock", "A". To stop the AutoScan feature, set your LCD Rack Console to scan and monitor the activities of all connected servers one by the LCD Rack Console, and does not affect the function of your server, operating system, or software function. 22 This is also in view-only mode. When the LCD Rack Console is in focus. On-Screen Display (OSD) The OSD...
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... Lock & F8 Caps Lock & F6 Caps Lock & F7 Caps Lock & F11 Caps Lock & F12 Windows key Alt Print Screen Scroll Lock Pause Break Sun Micro USB Keyboard Stop Props Compose Mute Volume down Volume up Find Front Open Again Undo Cut Copy Paste Help Power 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...
... Lock & F8 Caps Lock & F6 Caps Lock & F7 Caps Lock & F11 Caps Lock & F12 Windows key Alt Print Screen Scroll Lock Pause Break Sun Micro USB Keyboard Stop Props Compose Mute Volume down Volume up Find Front Open Again Undo Cut Copy Paste Help Power 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...
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... servers. section Using your LCD Rack Console Updating Firmware 1 The LCD Rack Console features flash-upgradeable firmware to ensure compatibility with your LCD Rack Console, as reconfiguring software may lead to unexpected operational problems. Please 5 contact Belkin Technical Support if you need assistance. 6 7 8 29 The utility will guide you through the process of your firmware, download the appropriate firmware file and utility 3 from www.belkin.com/support/. To update your LCD Rack Console.
... servers. section Using your LCD Rack Console Updating Firmware 1 The LCD Rack Console features flash-upgradeable firmware to ensure compatibility with your LCD Rack Console, as reconfiguring software may lead to unexpected operational problems. Please 5 contact Belkin Technical Support if you need assistance. 6 7 8 29 The utility will guide you through the process of your firmware, download the appropriate firmware file and utility 3 from www.belkin.com/support/. To update your LCD Rack Console.
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... USB platform. A: The advanced video circuit in this User Manual. Upgrade capability ensures that the LCD Rack Console supports? Q: How does the LCD Rack Console allow the user to , DOS; The user . A: The LCD Rack Console can select servers using specially designated keyboard hot keys or through a simple serial connection. Operating systems include, but are not limited to switch between ports? A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console will support...
... USB platform. A: The advanced video circuit in this User Manual. Upgrade capability ensures that the LCD Rack Console supports? Q: How does the LCD Rack Console allow the user to , DOS; The user . A: The LCD Rack Console can select servers using specially designated keyboard hot keys or through a simple serial connection. Operating systems include, but are not limited to switch between ports? A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console will support...
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... that supports USB? The LCD Rack Console detects the power from the PS/2 and USB ports on your servers to the Belkin KVM Cable Kits and it is the warranty for the LCD Rack Console? 8 A: The LCD Rack Console comes with a 2-Year Limited Warranty. A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console works with Red Hat and other Linux 7 distributions configured for use the LCD Rack Console to switch video signals...
... that supports USB? The LCD Rack Console detects the power from the PS/2 and USB ports on your servers to the Belkin KVM Cable Kits and it is the warranty for the LCD Rack Console? 8 A: The LCD Rack Console comes with a 2-Year Limited Warranty. A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console works with Red Hat and other Linux 7 distributions configured for use the LCD Rack Console to switch video signals...
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...; Check the cable connections. Tighten any loose connections. • Check whether USB-keyboard legacy support is enabled in as a user. I am getting a black screen on my monitor. • Check that all video cables are inserted properly to your server. Troubleshooting My server does not boot up . • Check that the cable kit on the LCD Rack Console is completely connected to the Cable Kit. • Check that the monitor supports the resolution and refresh-rate setting on...
...; Check the cable connections. Tighten any loose connections. • Check whether USB-keyboard legacy support is enabled in as a user. I am getting a black screen on my monitor. • Check that all video cables are inserted properly to your server. Troubleshooting My server does not boot up . • Check that the cable kit on the LCD Rack Console is completely connected to the Cable Kit. • Check that the monitor supports the resolution and refresh-rate setting on...
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... mouse or pressing the mouse button when switching ports on the LCD Rack Console. Refer to the "Sun Combo and Mac Key Mapping" section in your keyboard may be reversed. section Troubleshooting The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port. • Tighten any mouse drivers loaded in this User Manual. 33 A Windows operating system should automatically install the drivers.) Some of the keys...
... mouse or pressing the mouse button when switching ports on the LCD Rack Console. Refer to the "Sun Combo and Mac Key Mapping" section in your keyboard may be reversed. section Troubleshooting The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port. • Tighten any mouse drivers loaded in this User Manual. 33 A Windows operating system should automatically install the drivers.) Some of the keys...
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... controlled by the DIP switch. Glossary The following definitions are connected one port to another in a series. KVM: Literally "Keyboard Video Mouse", this User Manual. DDC: Short for Display Data Channel, a VESA standard for the keyboard, video monitor, and mouse connected to technology that the user is set to BANK address 01-15 (and has no console connected). 34 Using DDC, a monitor can attach a device or plug in a device cable...
... controlled by the DIP switch. Glossary The following definitions are connected one port to another in a series. KVM: Literally "Keyboard Video Mouse", this User Manual. DDC: Short for Display Data Channel, a VESA standard for the keyboard, video monitor, and mouse connected to technology that the user is set to BANK address 01-15 (and has no console connected). 34 Using DDC, a monitor can attach a device or plug in a device cable...