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... Switches (Daisy-Chaining 14 Powering Up the Systems 18 4. 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 Frequently Asked Questions 30 6. Overview 3 Feature Overview 3 Equipment Requirements 4 System Requirements 6 Unit Display Diagrams 7 Specifications 9 3. Troubleshooting...
... Switches (Daisy-Chaining 14 Powering Up the Systems 18 4. 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 Frequently Asked Questions 30 6. Overview 3 Feature Overview 3 Equipment Requirements 4 System Requirements 6 Unit Display Diagrams 7 Specifications 9 3. Troubleshooting...
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For quick and easy installation, please refer 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 purchasing the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch (the LCD Rack Console). Engineered to work with the most advanced server room...
For quick and easy installation, please refer 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 purchasing the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch (the LCD Rack Console). Engineered to work with the most advanced server room...
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... to support regional languages. • Flash Upgrade Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to 16 KVM switches can easily expand your KVM configuration as your LCD Rack Console. This enables your LCD Rack Console to each server can be adjusted through the On-Screen 5 Display (OSD) menu. • Video Resolution 6 The LCD Rack Console supports video resolutions of your LCD Rack Console and can select one server from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 The OSD...
... to support regional languages. • Flash Upgrade Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to 16 KVM switches can easily expand your KVM configuration as your LCD Rack Console. This enables your LCD Rack Console to each server can be adjusted through the On-Screen 5 Display (OSD) menu. • Video Resolution 6 The LCD Rack Console supports video resolutions of your LCD Rack Console and can select one server from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 The OSD...
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... limited to, the following OS platforms • Windows® NT®, 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, Server 2003, or Vista® • Microsoft® DOS 5.x and above • Red Hat® Linux® 8.x and above • Novell® NetWare® 5.x • Mac OS® X and above (with VGA support) 6 and USB-compatible mice having 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons • PS/2-
... limited to, the following OS platforms • Windows® NT®, 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, Server 2003, or Vista® • Microsoft® DOS 5.x and above • Red Hat® Linux® 8.x and above • Novell® NetWare® 5.x • Mac OS® X and above (with VGA support) 6 and USB-compatible mice having 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons • PS/2-
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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 Fold-Down Handle LCD Front-Panel Controls 105-Key Keyboard (PS/2) Touch Pad (PS/2) Key-Locking 3 Mechanism 4 5 TFT/LCD Active-Matrix 6 Color Panel 7 8 On/off switch Menu/select Green/amber LED status light Up Down Left Right Auto adjust/return 7
section Overview Unit Display Diagrams 1 Front View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: 2 Fold-Down Handle LCD Front-Panel Controls 105-Key Keyboard (PS/2) Touch Pad (PS/2) Key-Locking 3 Mechanism 4 5 TFT/LCD Active-Matrix 6 Color Panel 7 8 On/off switch Menu/select Green/amber LED status light Up Down Left Right Auto adjust/return 7
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via daisy-chaining) Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support) 5 Max. and 16-port models (256 servers max. 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° F (0~40° C) Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (20~60°...
via daisy-chaining) Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support) 5 Max. and 16-port models (256 servers max. 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° F (0~40° C) Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (20~60°...
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... your console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to fail. Belkin is not responsible for the hardware setup of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-SR, F1DC116B-SR). 10 Beyond that length, 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 console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to fail. Belkin is not responsible for the hardware setup of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-SR, F1DC116B-SR). 10 Beyond that length, 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...
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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 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 11
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... available USB port on the server. (Refer to the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection): Step 1 Make sure your server. Connecting Servers 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 connect. Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each additional PS/2 server you wish to diagram below.) Step 5 Power...
... available USB port on the server. (Refer to the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection): Step 1 Make sure your server. Connecting Servers 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 connect. Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each additional PS/2 server you wish to diagram below.) Step 5 Power...
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... 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 to connect. Refer to diagram below.) Your server should recognize the KVM-Switch connection and automatically install the HID USB driver, if necessary. section Installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Step 4 8 Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for a list of key combinations called "combo...
... 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 to connect. Refer to diagram below.) Your server should recognize the KVM-Switch connection and automatically install the HID USB driver, if necessary. section Installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Step 4 8 Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for a list of key combinations called "combo...
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... to the diagram below. BANKs 01 through 15 are referred to daisy-chain each PRO3 KVM Switch and is available through your Belkin reseller, or online at www.belkin.com 14 Note: The LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-SR, F1DC116B-SR) must be designated as a "BANK" and is required to as the "primary" KVM switch. cable 1 Primary unit (BANK 00) cable 2 Secondary...
... to the diagram below. BANKs 01 through 15 are referred to daisy-chain each PRO3 KVM Switch and is available through your Belkin reseller, or online at www.belkin.com 14 Note: The LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-SR, F1DC116B-SR) must be designated as a "BANK" and is required to as the "primary" KVM switch. cable 1 Primary unit (BANK 00) cable 2 Secondary...
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... switches. The server connected to Port "1" will be powered on each unit's power supply. Check all occupied ports to verify that the primary KVM switch has detected all servers are connected and responding correctly. Refer to the "Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack Console" section on the monitor. Installation Connecting the Servers: Step 1: Connect all servers connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch are working normally. If you encounter an error, check...
... switches. The server connected to Port "1" will be powered on each unit's power supply. Check all occupied ports to verify that the primary KVM switch has detected all servers are connected and responding correctly. Refer to the "Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack Console" section on the monitor. Installation Connecting the Servers: Step 1: Connect all servers connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch are working normally. If you encounter an error, check...
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... control in AutoScan mode. Immediately, the OSD screen will not be adjusted through the OSD menu (see the "AutoScan Time" section). This means that input from the console (keyboard and mouse) will appear. If the user is using the keyboard. The superimposed menu screen is also in view-only mode. On-Screen Display (OSD) The OSD allows you to set the desired scan-time interval for AutoScan, enable the password...
... control in AutoScan mode. Immediately, the OSD screen will not be adjusted through the OSD menu (see the "AutoScan Time" section). This means that input from the console (keyboard and mouse) will appear. If the user is using the keyboard. The superimposed menu screen is also in view-only mode. On-Screen Display (OSD) The OSD allows you to set the desired scan-time interval for AutoScan, enable the password...
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... 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 When the LCD Rack Console is connected to a Sun server, the KVM Switch emulates the Sun keys using a set...
... 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 When the LCD Rack Console is connected to a Sun server, the KVM Switch emulates the Sun keys using a set...
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... free for 2 the life of updating the firmware on your firmware, download the appropriate firmware file and utility 3 from www.belkin.com/support/. The utility will guide you need assistance. 6 7 8 29 section Using your LCD Rack Console, as reconfiguring software may lead to ensure compatibility with the latest devices and servers. Firmware upgrades are experiencing mouse and keyboard problems with your LCD Rack Console Updating Firmware 1 The LCD Rack Console features flash-upgradeable firmware...
... free for 2 the life of updating the firmware on your firmware, download the appropriate firmware file and utility 3 from www.belkin.com/support/. The utility will guide you need assistance. 6 7 8 29 section Using your LCD Rack Console, as reconfiguring software may lead to ensure compatibility with the latest devices and servers. Firmware upgrades are experiencing mouse and keyboard problems with your LCD Rack Console Updating Firmware 1 The LCD Rack Console features flash-upgradeable firmware...
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... does flash-upgradeable mean? A: The advanced video circuit in this User Manual. A: The LCD Rack Console supports two methods of up to 1280x1024@65Hz. 30 See the "Updating Firmware" section in the LCD Rack Console supports a maximum resolution of port selection. can update your LCD Rack Console is the maximum video resolution that your LCD Rack Console firmware at a time. Operating systems include, but are not limited to switch between ports? Windows...
... does flash-upgradeable mean? A: The advanced video circuit in this User Manual. A: The LCD Rack Console supports two methods of up to 1280x1024@65Hz. 30 See the "Updating Firmware" section in the LCD Rack Console supports a maximum resolution of port selection. can update your LCD Rack Console is the maximum video resolution that your LCD Rack Console firmware at a time. Operating systems include, but are not limited to switch between ports? Windows...
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... USB ports on your servers in order to function properly. A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console works with any drivers or software to be connected to both the video and keyboard/mouse ports on your servers. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I use the LCD Rack Console to switch video signals only? 4 A: No, the LCD Rack Console must be installed in your servers. A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console works with Red Hat...
... USB ports on your servers in order to function properly. A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console works with any drivers or software to be connected to both the video and keyboard/mouse ports on your servers. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Do I use the LCD Rack Console to switch video signals only? 4 A: No, the LCD Rack Console must be installed in your servers. A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console works with Red Hat...
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... using the keyboard software that the cable kit on the LCD Rack Console. • Move the mouse and see if it and then reinstall the standard Microsoft keyboard driver. • Try booting the problem computer while the port is completely connected to the Cable Kit. • Check that the monitor supports the resolution and refresh-rate setting on your server. • Lower the video resolution of the monitor. • Check...
... using the keyboard software that the cable kit on the LCD Rack Console. • Move the mouse and see if it and then reinstall the standard Microsoft keyboard driver. • Try booting the problem computer while the port is completely connected to the Cable Kit. • Check that the monitor supports the resolution and refresh-rate setting on your server. • Lower the video resolution of the monitor. • Check...
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... one mouse driver installed. section Troubleshooting The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port. • Tighten any mouse drivers loaded in this User Manual. 33 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 are not functioning properly when I switch from one port to another computer. 7 When I use a Mac server. •...
... one mouse driver installed. section Troubleshooting The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port. • Tighten any mouse drivers loaded in this User Manual. 33 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 are not functioning properly when I switch from one port to another computer. 7 When I use a Mac server. •...
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... are connected one keyboard, video monitor, and mouse; OSD: On-Screen Display, a Graphical User Interface that allows two or more computers to allow seamless, complex interactions between a monitor and a video adapter. AutoScan: A mode of multiple KVM switches that allows a user to control and configure the KVM switch. Using DDC, a monitor can inform a computer's video card about its properties, such as audio speakers, microphones, and printers. A KVM switch daisy-chain uses common settings to be used...
... are connected one keyboard, video monitor, and mouse; OSD: On-Screen Display, a Graphical User Interface that allows two or more computers to allow seamless, complex interactions between a monitor and a video adapter. AutoScan: A mode of multiple KVM switches that allows a user to control and configure the KVM switch. Using DDC, a monitor can inform a computer's video card about its properties, such as audio speakers, microphones, and printers. A KVM switch daisy-chain uses common settings to be used...