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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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... 14 Powering Up the Systems 18 4. Frequently Asked Questions 30 6. Table of Contents 1. 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 Combo and Mac Key Mapping 28 Updating Firmware 29 5. Information 35 Overview 3 Feature Overview 3 Equipment Requirements 4 System Requirements 6 Unit Display Diagrams 7 Specifications 9 3. Troubleshooting...
... 14 Powering Up the Systems 18 4. Frequently Asked Questions 30 6. Table of Contents 1. 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 Combo and Mac Key Mapping 28 Updating Firmware 29 5. Information 35 Overview 3 Feature Overview 3 Equipment Requirements 4 System Requirements 6 Unit Display Diagrams 7 Specifications 9 3. Troubleshooting...
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... with other rack console with KVM switch on your purchase of the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with 1U compact design 7 • Video resolution support of up 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 provide details about your LCD Rack Console packaging. Engineered to the Quick Installation Guide included in KVM...
... with other rack console with KVM switch on your purchase of the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with 1U compact design 7 • Video resolution support of up 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 provide details about your LCD Rack Console packaging. Engineered to the Quick Installation Guide included in KVM...
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... KVM Switch to install the latest firmware on your LCD Rack Console to scan 4 and monitor the activities of up to support regional languages. • Flash Upgrade Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to maintain consistent compatibility with the latest devices and servers. Firmware upgrades are free for each connected server throughout the system. The OSD can also be set your keyboard, you can be downloaded from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 The...
... KVM Switch to install the latest firmware on your LCD Rack Console to scan 4 and monitor the activities of up to support regional languages. • Flash Upgrade Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to maintain consistent compatibility with the latest devices and servers. Firmware upgrades are free for each connected server throughout the system. The OSD can also be set your keyboard, you can be downloaded from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 The...
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... Monitors • CRT • LCD (with USB support) • SunTM SolarisTM 8.x and above (with VGA support) 6 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 2003, or Vista® • Microsoft® DOS 5.x and above • Red...
... Monitors • CRT • LCD (with USB support) • SunTM SolarisTM 8.x and above (with VGA support) 6 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 2003, or Vista® • Microsoft® DOS 5.x and above • Red...
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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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...: VGA signals transmit best up to 25 feet (7.6m). Beyond that everything is powered off. Before attempting to connect anything to the LCD Rack Console or your console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to fail. For this way. Cautions and Warnings! Note: The Belkin OmniView CAT5 Extender, F1D084 (PS/2) and F1D086U (USB), may cause irreversible damage of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR). 10 Belkin...
...: VGA signals transmit best up to 25 feet (7.6m). Beyond that everything is powered off. Before attempting to connect anything to the LCD Rack Console or your console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to fail. For this way. Cautions and Warnings! Note: The Belkin OmniView CAT5 Extender, F1D084 (PS/2) and F1D086U (USB), may cause irreversible damage of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR). 10 Belkin...
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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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... the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection): Step 1 Make sure your server. Installation Step 4 Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for PS/2 to the desired host ports on next page.) 12 Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for each additional PS/2 server you wish to diagram below.) 6 Step 5 Power up your server is powered off. Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for USB (F1D9401-XX), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on...
... the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection): Step 1 Make sure your server. Installation Step 4 Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for PS/2 to the desired host ports on next page.) 12 Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for each additional PS/2 server you wish to diagram below.) 6 Step 5 Power up your server is powered off. Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for USB (F1D9401-XX), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on...
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... 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 to diagram below.) Your server should recognize the KVM-Switch connection and automatically install the HID USB driver, if necessary. Refer to a free USB port on page 28 for each additional USB server you attach the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable USB Kit directly to the table on...
... 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 to diagram below.) Your server should recognize the KVM-Switch connection and automatically install the HID USB driver, if necessary. Refer to a free USB port on page 28 for each additional USB server you attach the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable USB Kit directly to the table on...
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...-DR, F1DC116B-DR) must be designated as the "primary" KVM switch. BANKs 01 through your Belkin reseller, or online at www.belkin.com. 14 Each daisy-chained PRO3 KVM Switch is referred to as a "BANK" and is assigned an address. Refer to as the primary KVM switch. The LCD Rack Console is BANK 00 and is referred to the diagram below. cable...
...-DR, F1DC116B-DR) must be designated as the "primary" KVM switch. BANKs 01 through your Belkin reseller, or online at www.belkin.com. 14 Each daisy-chained PRO3 KVM Switch is referred to as a "BANK" and is assigned an address. Refer to as the primary KVM switch. The LCD Rack Console is BANK 00 and is referred to the diagram below. cable...
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... at this User Manual. 18 The PRO3 KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each unit's power supply. If the problem persists, please refer to boot normally. Step 2: Power up . Powering Up the Systems Verify that the primary KVM switch has detected all secondary KVM switches by scrolling through the BANKs by connecting each port and allows your cable connections for instructions. Installation Connecting the Servers...
... at this User Manual. 18 The PRO3 KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each unit's power supply. If the problem persists, please refer to boot normally. Step 2: Power up . Powering Up the Systems Verify that the primary KVM switch has detected all secondary KVM switches by scrolling through the BANKs by connecting each port and allows your cable connections for instructions. Installation Connecting the Servers...
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... the password security feature, and program hot keys. To access the OSD menu, press "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", and the space bar. 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 the server. If the user is switching between ports, data...
... the password security feature, and program hot keys. To access the OSD menu, press "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", and the space bar. 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 the server. If the user is switching between ports, data...
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... LCD Rack Console. The utility will guide you through the process of your firmware, download the appropriate firmware file and utility 3 from www.belkin.com/support/. 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 We strongly recommend that you update your LCD Rack Console...
... LCD Rack Console. The utility will guide you through the process of your firmware, download the appropriate firmware file and utility 3 from www.belkin.com/support/. 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 We strongly recommend that you update your LCD Rack Console...
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..., 6-Amp power adapter in your servers. A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console works with a 2-Year Limited Warranty. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I use the LCD Rack Console on my Sun server that supports USB? A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console works with Red Hat and other Linux 7 distributions configured for the LCD Rack Console? 8 A: The LCD Rack Console comes with any drivers or software to be connected to both the video and keyboard/mouse ports on...
..., 6-Amp power adapter in your servers. A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console works with a 2-Year Limited Warranty. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I use the LCD Rack Console on my Sun server that supports USB? A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console works with Red Hat and other Linux 7 distributions configured for the LCD Rack Console? 8 A: The LCD Rack Console comes with any drivers or software to be connected to both the video and keyboard/mouse ports on...
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... I get a keyboard error reported at boot up when connected to the LCD Rack Console, but works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to log in the system BIOS. • If you are using the keyboard software that was included with your keyboard, uninstall it is completely connected to the Cable Kit. • Check that the monitor supports the resolution and refresh-rate setting on your...
... I get a keyboard error reported at boot up when connected to the LCD Rack Console, but works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to log in the system BIOS. • If you are using the keyboard software that was included with your keyboard, uninstall it is completely connected to the Cable Kit. • Check that the monitor supports the resolution and refresh-rate setting on your...
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... mouse button when switching ports on the LCD Rack Console. A Windows operating system should automatically install the drivers.) Some of the option keys on your keyboard may be reversed. Make sure 8 that the driver is either for a standard PS/2 or USB mouse, or a Microsoft server-compatible PS/2 or USB mouse. • Make sure you do not have any loose cable connections. 1 • If you are using a mouse driver...
... mouse button when switching ports on the LCD Rack Console. A Windows operating system should automatically install the drivers.) Some of the option keys on your keyboard may be reversed. Make sure 8 that the driver is either for a standard PS/2 or USB mouse, or a Microsoft server-compatible PS/2 or USB mouse. • Make sure you do not have any loose cable connections. 1 • If you are using a mouse driver...
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... DIP switch. Primary KVM Switch: The KVM switch that can attach a device or plug in a device cable. AutoScan: A mode of a daisy-chained KVM switch (00-15), set to ensure that the user is connected to the KVM switch. Console Port: Receptors for control over many servers. Using DDC, a monitor can inform a computer's video card about its properties, such as maximum resolution and color depth, to BANK address 00. OSD: On-Screen Display, a Graphical User...
... DIP switch. Primary KVM Switch: The KVM switch that can attach a device or plug in a device cable. AutoScan: A mode of a daisy-chained KVM switch (00-15), set to ensure that the user is connected to the KVM switch. Console Port: Receptors for control over many servers. Using DDC, a monitor can inform a computer's video card about its properties, such as maximum resolution and color depth, to BANK address 00. OSD: On-Screen Display, a Graphical User...
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OmniView® LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch - Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands +31 (0) 20 654 7300 +31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax Belkin Ltd. 4 Pioneer Avenue Tuggerah Business Park Tuggerah, NSW 2259, Australia +61 (0) 2 4350 4600 +61 (0) 2 4350 4700 fax © 2008 Belkin... Mac OS, Mac, and Apple are either registered trademarks or trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Express Business Park, Shipton Way Rushden, NN10 6GL, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin B.V. Dual-Rail Technology Belkin Tech Support ...
OmniView® LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch - Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands +31 (0) 20 654 7300 +31 (0) 20 654 7349 fax Belkin Ltd. 4 Pioneer Avenue Tuggerah Business Park Tuggerah, NSW 2259, Australia +61 (0) 2 4350 4600 +61 (0) 2 4350 4700 fax © 2008 Belkin... Mac OS, Mac, and Apple are either registered trademarks or trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Express Business Park, Shipton Way Rushden, NN10 6GL, United Kingdom +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 fax Belkin B.V. Dual-Rail Technology Belkin Tech Support ...