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... 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. Frequently Asked Questions 30 6. Troubleshooting 32 7. Introduction 1 Package...
... 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. Frequently Asked Questions 30 6. Troubleshooting 32 7. Introduction 1 Package...
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... Console, from installation and operation to give you control over multiple servers, the LCD Rack 3 Console provides an excellent solution for the server administrator. 4 It outperforms any other Belkin PRO switches (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 soon...
... Console, from installation and operation to give you control over multiple servers, the LCD Rack 3 Console provides an excellent solution for the server administrator. 4 It outperforms any other Belkin PRO switches (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 soon...
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The OSD can also be downloaded from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 Firmware upgrades are free for each connected server throughout the system. It provides a visual means of up to support regional languages. • Flash Upgrade Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to set your LCD Rack Console. By using a simple hot-key sequence on your LCD Rack Console to scan 4 and monitor the activities of all connected servers, one . The time...
The OSD can also be downloaded from Belkin's support website at www.belkin.com/support. 3 Firmware upgrades are free for each connected server throughout the system. It provides a visual means of up to support regional languages. • Flash Upgrade Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to set your LCD Rack Console. By using a simple hot-key sequence on your LCD Rack Console to scan 4 and monitor the activities of all connected servers, one . The time...
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...; • Microsoft® DOS 5.x and above • Red Hat® Linux® 8.x and above • Novell® NetWare® 5.x • Mac OS® X and above Keyboards • PS/2-compatible • USB-compatible • Supports 101-/102-/104-key keyboards Mice • PS/2- and USB-compatible wireless or optical mice Monitors • CRT • LCD (with USB support) • SunTM SolarisTM 8.x and above (with VGA support) 6
...; • Microsoft® DOS 5.x and above • Red Hat® Linux® 8.x and above • Novell® NetWare® 5.x • Mac OS® X and above Keyboards • PS/2-compatible • USB-compatible • Supports 101-/102-/104-key keyboards Mice • PS/2- and USB-compatible wireless or optical mice Monitors • CRT • LCD (with USB support) • SunTM SolarisTM 8.x and above (with VGA support) 6
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section Overview Unit Display Diagrams 1 Front View of the Titan 17" LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: 2 LCD Front-Panel Controls 105-Key Keyboard Touch Pad 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 Titan 17" LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: 2 LCD Front-Panel Controls 105-Key Keyboard Touch Pad 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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... 16-port models (256 servers max. section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DC108C-US, F1DC116C-US 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...
... 16-port models (256 servers max. section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DC108C-US, F1DC116C-US 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...
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... Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: • the location of your servers in this reason, Belkin recommends that the length of the cables between the LCD Rack Console and server. Before attempting to connect anything to the LCD Rack Console or your servers to the LCD Rack Console Cable-Distance Requirements: For PS/2 Servers: VGA signals transmit best up to 25 feet...
... Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: • the location of your servers in this reason, Belkin recommends that the length of the cables between the LCD Rack Console and server. Before attempting to connect anything to the LCD Rack Console or your servers to the LCD Rack Console Cable-Distance Requirements: For PS/2 Servers: VGA signals transmit best up to 25 feet...
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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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... to diagram on the PRO3 KVM Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) 6 Step 5 Power up your server is powered off. Connecting Servers to connect. 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 the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection): Step 1 Make sure your...
... to diagram on the PRO3 KVM Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) 6 Step 5 Power up your server is powered off. Connecting Servers to connect. 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 the LCD Rack Console (USB Connection): Step 1 Make sure your...
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..., 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. Step 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for each additional USB server you attach the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable USB Kit directly to diagram below.) Your server should recognize the KVM-Switch connection and automatically install the HID USB driver, if necessary.
..., 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. Step 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for each additional USB server you attach the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable USB Kit directly to diagram below.) Your server should recognize the KVM-Switch connection and automatically install the HID USB driver, if necessary.
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... "Troubleshooting" section in this time (servers can be displayed on each unit's power supply. If the problem persists, please refer to Port "1" will be powered on , it is okay to the primary and secondary KVM switches. Each KVM switch should display its corresponding BANK-address number as it is powered up the secondary KVM switches sequentially, beginning with the highest BANK, by using the OSD. Installation Connecting...
... "Troubleshooting" section in this time (servers can be displayed on each unit's power supply. If the problem persists, please refer to Port "1" will be powered on , it is okay to the primary and secondary KVM switches. Each KVM switch should display its corresponding BANK-address number as it is powered up the secondary KVM switches sequentially, beginning with the highest BANK, by using the OSD. Installation Connecting...
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...). The LCD Rack Console remains on the keyboard. On-Screen Display (OSD) The OSD allows you to set the desired scan-time interval for AutoScan, enable the password security feature, and program hot keys. Cancel AutoScan to regain control of seconds, before switching to your server, operating system, or software function. 22 To access the OSD menu, press "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", and the...
...). The LCD Rack Console remains on the keyboard. On-Screen Display (OSD) The OSD allows you to set the desired scan-time interval for AutoScan, enable the password security feature, and program hot keys. Cancel AutoScan to regain control of seconds, before switching to your server, operating system, or software function. 22 To access the OSD menu, press "Scroll Lock", "Scroll Lock", and the...
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... [01,02.,,,16] port Daisy-Chain: Third and fourth digit specifies number 6 PgUP Previous BANK PgDown Next BANK 7 B Turn on/off beep while in AutoScan mode 8 S Enable/disable OSD security P A Delete Turns console screen "Off", and prompts for user name and password if security is enabled Administrator activates AutoScan Administrator sets the OSD back to factory-default values (except for security settings) Note:You will have...
... [01,02.,,,16] port Daisy-Chain: Third and fourth digit specifies number 6 PgUP Previous BANK PgDown Next BANK 7 B Turn on/off beep while in AutoScan mode 8 S Enable/disable OSD security P A Delete Turns console screen "Off", and prompts for user name and password if security is enabled Administrator activates AutoScan Administrator sets the OSD back to factory-default values (except for security settings) Note:You will have...
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... 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 Some Mac keys are also mapped. Please refer to perform special functions in the Sun operating-system environment. Using...
... 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 Some Mac keys are also mapped. Please refer to perform special functions in the Sun operating-system environment. Using...
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... update your firmware only if you are 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 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...
... update your firmware only if you are 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 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...
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... update your LCD Rack Console firmware at a time. Q: Can I mix PS/2 and USB servers on the market with the latest features and enhancements. Sun; A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console will support any time through the On-Screen Display. The user . A: The advanced video circuit in this User Manual. A: With flash-upgrade capability, you can select servers using specially designated keyboard hot keys or through a simple serial connection...
... update your LCD Rack Console firmware at a time. Q: Can I mix PS/2 and USB servers on the market with the latest features and enhancements. Sun; A: Yes, the LCD Rack Console will support any time through the On-Screen Display. The user . A: The advanced video circuit in this User Manual. A: With flash-upgrade capability, you can select servers using specially designated keyboard hot keys or through a simple serial connection...
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... Console detects the power from the PS/2 and USB ports on your servers. 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 your servers to the Belkin KVM Cable Kits and it is...
... Console detects the power from the PS/2 and USB ports on your servers. 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 your servers to the Belkin KVM Cable Kits and it is...
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... Microsoft keyboard driver. • Try booting the problem computer while the port is necessary to your server. Troubleshooting My server does not boot up . • Check that the keyboard and mouse cables are not crossed. • 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...
... Microsoft keyboard driver. • Try booting the problem computer while the port is necessary to your server. Troubleshooting My server does not boot up . • Check that the keyboard and mouse cables are not crossed. • 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...
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... any loose cable connections. 1 • If you do not work . 6 • Try booting the problem computer while the port is selected and wait until the operating system loads before switching away to another computer. 7 When I switch from one port to another, mouse movement is not detected at boot up. 5 • Check the cables and make sure that the HID USB driver is installed on...
... any loose cable connections. 1 • If you do not work . 6 • Try booting the problem computer while the port is selected and wait until the operating system loads before switching away to another computer. 7 When I switch from one port to another, mouse movement is not detected at boot up. 5 • Check the cables and make sure that the HID USB driver is installed on...
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..., video monitor, and mouse connected to another , on an ongoing basis, as configured by the DIP switch. OSD: On-Screen Display, a Graphical User Interface that can inform a computer's video card about its properties, such as audio speakers, microphones, and printers. Console: The all-in a device cable. KVM Switch: A device that includes keyboards and mice. A KVM switch daisy-chain uses common settings to allow seamless, complex interactions between ports, control...
..., video monitor, and mouse connected to another , on an ongoing basis, as configured by the DIP switch. OSD: On-Screen Display, a Graphical User Interface that can inform a computer's video card about its properties, such as audio speakers, microphones, and printers. Console: The all-in a device cable. KVM Switch: A device that includes keyboards and mice. A KVM switch daisy-chain uses common settings to allow seamless, complex interactions between ports, control...