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Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 2. Remote Installation 28 Identifying the IP Address 28 Logging into the Web Interface 29 Network Configuration 31 User Settings 33 Switch Configuration 36 Serial Settings 38 Security Settings 39 Maintenance 41 Local Installation 11 Pre-Configuration 11 Mounting the Switch 13 Connecting the Console to the Switch 14 Connecting Servers to the Switch 16 Powering Up the Systems 22 Daisy-Chaining Multiple KVM Switches (Optional 23 4. Overview 2 Remote-Management Features 2 Other Features 3 Equipment Requirements 4 System Requirements 6 ...
Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 2. Remote Installation 28 Identifying the IP Address 28 Logging into the Web Interface 29 Network Configuration 31 User Settings 33 Switch Configuration 36 Serial Settings 38 Security Settings 39 Maintenance 41 Local Installation 11 Pre-Configuration 11 Mounting the Switch 13 Connecting the Console to the Switch 14 Connecting Servers to the Switch 16 Powering Up the Systems 22 Daisy-Chaining Multiple KVM Switches (Optional 23 4. Overview 2 Remote-Management Features 2 Other Features 3 Equipment Requirements 4 System Requirements 6 ...
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...-to-RJ11 Serial Flash Cable User Manual Quick Installation Guide 1 For quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in your packaging. 5 We appreciate your new Switch, in addition to expert troubleshooting advice-in use worldwide. 6 7 Package Contents 8 9 OmniView SMB Rack-Mount IEC Power Cord DB9-to-RJ45 10 KVM-over 1 million Belkin OmniView products are confident that you will soon see for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SMB KVM-over a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet 2 Protocol (TCP/IP) connection.
...-to-RJ11 Serial Flash Cable User Manual Quick Installation Guide 1 For quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in your packaging. 5 We appreciate your new Switch, in addition to expert troubleshooting advice-in use worldwide. 6 7 Package Contents 8 9 OmniView SMB Rack-Mount IEC Power Cord DB9-to-RJ45 10 KVM-over 1 million Belkin OmniView products are confident that you will soon see for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SMB KVM-over a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet 2 Protocol (TCP/IP) connection.
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... centralized access appliance - Simple interface and single access point will reduce "management" overhead and increase your productivity. • User-Friendly Interface The web-based interface allows you can remotely perform hard reboots of network connectivity or server condition. • Centralized Management If you have several KVM/IP devices, you to set up and change the Switch's functions quickly and easily through your web browser, without having to share technical expertise and troubleshoot servers collaboratively...
... centralized access appliance - Simple interface and single access point will reduce "management" overhead and increase your productivity. • User-Friendly Interface The web-based interface allows you can remotely perform hard reboots of network connectivity or server condition. • Centralized Management If you have several KVM/IP devices, you to set up and change the Switch's functions quickly and easily through your web browser, without having to share technical expertise and troubleshoot servers collaboratively...
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... to 15 OmniView SMB and PRO2 KVM Switches to support up to 256 servers, so your KVM configuration can 9 expand as your Switch. The OSD allows you to assign names to servers and to switch easily from one server to the next. • Firmware Updates Flash upgrades allow you to connect the Switch to your servers up to 100 feet (30m) away using standard CAT5 cabling and 4 compact Server Interface Modules. CAT5 cabling reduces cable bulk...
... to 15 OmniView SMB and PRO2 KVM Switches to support up to 256 servers, so your KVM configuration can 9 expand as your Switch. The OSD allows you to assign names to servers and to switch easily from one server to the next. • Firmware Updates Flash upgrades allow you to connect the Switch to your servers up to 100 feet (30m) away using standard CAT5 cabling and 4 compact Server Interface Modules. CAT5 cabling reduces cable bulk...
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Local Installation Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch (PS/2 Connection) 3.1 Make sure your server is powered off. 3.2 Using the Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interface Module for PS/2 (F1DP101A-AP), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram below.) Server Server Interface Module 3.3 Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors to the mouse and keyboard ports on the server. (Refer to diagram below.) 16
Local Installation Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch (PS/2 Connection) 3.1 Make sure your server is powered off. 3.2 Using the Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interface Module for PS/2 (F1DP101A-AP), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram below.) Server Server Interface Module 3.3 Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors to the mouse and keyboard ports on the server. (Refer to diagram below.) 16
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Local Installation Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch (USB Connection) 3.1 Make sure your server is powered on. 3.2 Using the Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interface Module for USB (F1DP101A-AU), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram below.) Server Server Interface Module 3.3 Connect the USB connector to an available USB port on the server. (Refer to diagram below.) 18
Local Installation Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch (USB Connection) 3.1 Make sure your server is powered on. 3.2 Using the Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interface Module for USB (F1DP101A-AU), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram below.) Server Server Interface Module 3.3 Connect the USB connector to an available USB port on the server. (Refer to diagram below.) 18
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Local Installation Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch (Sun MiniDIN8 Connection) 3.1 Make sure your server is powered off. 3.2 Using the Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interface Module for Legacy Sun (F1DP101A-AL), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram below.) Server Server Interface Module 3.3 Connect the miniDIN8 connector to the miniDIN8 keyboard port on the server. (Refer to diagram below.) 20
Local Installation Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch (Sun MiniDIN8 Connection) 3.1 Make sure your server is powered off. 3.2 Using the Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interface Module for Legacy Sun (F1DP101A-AL), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram below.) Server Server Interface Module 3.3 Connect the miniDIN8 connector to the miniDIN8 keyboard port on the server. (Refer to diagram below.) 20
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... PRO2 User Manual for "BANK DIP" switch settings. Each daisy-chained KVM Switch is assigned an address. BANKs 01 through your OmniView SMB KVM-over -IP Switch, skip to the "Remote Installation" section on page 24 for "BANK DIP" switch settings. 23 For SMB CAT5 KVM Switches, refer to as "secondary" KVM switches. 5 Note: The SMB KVM-over -IP Switch connected to the console keyboard, mouse, and monitor can only function as the primary KVM switch. section Local Installation Daisy-Chaining Multiple KVM Switches (Optional...
... PRO2 User Manual for "BANK DIP" switch settings. Each daisy-chained KVM Switch is assigned an address. BANKs 01 through your OmniView SMB KVM-over -IP Switch, skip to the "Remote Installation" section on page 24 for "BANK DIP" switch settings. 23 For SMB CAT5 KVM Switches, refer to as "secondary" KVM switches. 5 Note: The SMB KVM-over -IP Switch connected to the console keyboard, mouse, and monitor can only function as the primary KVM switch. section Local Installation Daisy-Chaining Multiple KVM Switches (Optional...
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Refer to "Connecting the Console to the console ports of the next secondary KVM Switch (for example, BANK 01). 4. Repeat step 3 for additional KVM Switches you wish to add to your daisy-chain configuration. 26 Local Installation Getting Started: 1. Make sure that all servers and Switches are powered off and that each KVM Switch has been assigned a unique BANK address. 2. Place the SMB KVM-over-IP Switch and all secondary KVM Switches in the desired location...
Refer to "Connecting the Console to the console ports of the next secondary KVM Switch (for example, BANK 01). 4. Repeat step 3 for additional KVM Switches you wish to add to your daisy-chain configuration. 26 Local Installation Getting Started: 1. Make sure that all servers and Switches are powered off and that each KVM Switch has been assigned a unique BANK address. 2. Place the SMB KVM-over-IP Switch and all secondary KVM Switches in the desired location...
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... address of the attached secondary KVM Switch. 10 27 Refer to the "Connecting Servers to the Switch" section on page 16 for instructions. 2 2. Make sure that the power adapter is connected to the SMB KVM-over-IP Switch and that the SMB KVM-over -IP Switch and secondary KVM 1 Switches. If all secondary 8 KVM Switches by connecting each unit's power supply. You can also reset the primary switch 6 to detect newly added secondary KVM Switches. section Local Installation Connecting the servers: 1. Connect all servers to...
... address of the attached secondary KVM Switch. 10 27 Refer to the "Connecting Servers to the Switch" section on page 16 for instructions. 2 2. Make sure that the power adapter is connected to the SMB KVM-over-IP Switch and that the SMB KVM-over -IP Switch and secondary KVM 1 Switches. If all secondary 8 KVM Switches by connecting each unit's power supply. You can also reset the primary switch 6 to detect newly added secondary KVM Switches. section Local Installation Connecting the servers: 1. Connect all servers to...
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.... For example, if you can enter any value for outbound communication. 31 Ports 80 and 443 are 900, 901, and 902. section Remote Installation Step 3 Network Configuration 1 When first connecting to 65535. The default ports are used for standard Web communication and should be open for TCP ports, from a secured LAN, the selected ports should be open . This is suitable for the Switch's address. However...
.... For example, if you can enter any value for outbound communication. 31 Ports 80 and 443 are 900, 901, and 902. section Remote Installation Step 3 Network Configuration 1 When first connecting to 65535. The default ports are used for standard Web communication and should be open for TCP ports, from a secured LAN, the selected ports should be open . This is suitable for the Switch's address. However...
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... box is checked (default setting), a DHCP server on the DHCP server's list, making it easy to the Switch. Note: Where you can be remotely managed and accessed via Belkin OmniViewIP 5000HQ Centralized Manager. This KVM switch can assign a static IP address to locate. SNMP Settings Enable traps with the appropriate community string and SNMP Manager IP address. 32 Remote Installation Enable DHCP When this box is enabled to assign an IP address to use DHCP, uncheck the "Enable DHCP" box, then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for...
... box is checked (default setting), a DHCP server on the DHCP server's list, making it easy to the Switch. Note: Where you can be remotely managed and accessed via Belkin OmniViewIP 5000HQ Centralized Manager. This KVM switch can assign a static IP address to locate. SNMP Settings Enable traps with the appropriate community string and SNMP Manager IP address. 32 Remote Installation Enable DHCP When this box is enabled to assign an IP address to use DHCP, uncheck the "Enable DHCP" box, then enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for...
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... configuration. 2. Click . Click to access. to save the changes. 4 Note: You will appear in the 2 Server Name section. 3. Change the name of each connected server by highlighting the server and 3 typing in a new name. 4. Server names left as "UNUSED" cannot be downloaded from www.belkin.com/support. 37 Click "Install" to update the Switch with the desired KVM-configuration list. 8 To install the SDF: 1. Click . Load the file onto the client computer. 9 2. section Remote Installation...
... configuration. 2. Click . Click to access. to save the changes. 4 Note: You will appear in the 2 Server Name section. 3. Change the name of each connected server by highlighting the server and 3 typing in a new name. 4. Server names left as "UNUSED" cannot be downloaded from www.belkin.com/support. 37 Click "Install" to update the Switch with the desired KVM-configuration list. 8 To install the SDF: 1. Click . Load the file onto the client computer. 9 2. section Remote Installation...
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... refer to locate and install the firmware file. 4. The network settings will appear (see Fig. 8). 5 3. The Firmware-Upgrade page will remain intact. 41 After about 30 seconds, the Login page should reboot. section Remote Installation Maintenance 1 Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the Switch's firmware to take advantage of the web interface. Visit www.belkin.com/support to check for firmware updates. 3 To upgrade firmware: 1. Click "Start Upgrade". 6 5. Once the upgrade is complete, click "Reboot". The unit should appear. 7 8 9 10 Fig. 8 Firmware-Upgrade...
... refer to locate and install the firmware file. 4. The network settings will appear (see Fig. 8). 5 3. The Firmware-Upgrade page will remain intact. 41 After about 30 seconds, the Login page should reboot. section Remote Installation Maintenance 1 Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the Switch's firmware to take advantage of the web interface. Visit www.belkin.com/support to check for firmware updates. 3 To upgrade firmware: 1. Click "Start Upgrade". 6 5. Once the upgrade is complete, click "Reboot". The unit should appear. 7 8 9 10 Fig. 8 Firmware-Upgrade...
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... the web interface. Safe-Mode User Safe-Mode Password admin SAFEmode 6. From the menu, select "Restore Factory Settings". Note: Do not start the IP address with static IP address: 6 192.168.2.155. 4. Log in the following default user name and password (case-sensitive), and click "Login". Click "Reboot" to reboot. 5 3. If a DHCP server is no background picture). When you cannot access the system (you have 2 forgotten the user name, IP address, or password), you will appear (no DHCP server, the IP Device boots...
... the web interface. Safe-Mode User Safe-Mode Password admin SAFEmode 6. From the menu, select "Restore Factory Settings". Note: Do not start the IP address with static IP address: 6 192.168.2.155. 4. Log in the following default user name and password (case-sensitive), and click "Login". Click "Reboot" to reboot. 5 3. If a DHCP server is no background picture). When you cannot access the system (you have 2 forgotten the user name, IP address, or password), you will appear (no DHCP server, the IP Device boots...
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... are recommended for a server that is powered up , you have only one Switch in your servers, enable and disable the AutoScan feature, set the desired scan-time interval for AutoScan, enable the password security feature, and program hot keys. If you will appear. Main OSD-Menu Page The main OSD menu displays the current selected BANK and connected servers to re-detect the...
... are recommended for a server that is powered up , you have only one Switch in your servers, enable and disable the AutoScan feature, set the desired scan-time interval for AutoScan, enable the password security feature, and program hot keys. If you will appear. Main OSD-Menu Page The main OSD menu displays the current selected BANK and connected servers to re-detect the...
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... your servers. Please contact Belkin Technical Support for use the Switch? No, the Switch does not require any USB-capable server. 69 Increasing the cable length from Microsoft, Logitech®, Kensington®, etc., and Belkin. and Linux. Do I use the Switch on a PS/2 or USB 1 platform. The user can select 6 servers using Server Interface Modules, and then attach one keyboard, monitor, and mouse to use . How does the Switch allow the user to...
... your servers. Please contact Belkin Technical Support for use the Switch? No, the Switch does not require any USB-capable server. 69 Increasing the cable length from Microsoft, Logitech®, Kensington®, etc., and Belkin. and Linux. Do I use the Switch on a PS/2 or USB 1 platform. The user can select 6 servers using Server Interface Modules, and then attach one keyboard, monitor, and mouse to use . How does the Switch allow the user to...
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... server. Problem: The server boots up . Solution: • Check that was included with your keyboard, uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft mouse driver. • Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the server. Troubleshooting Keyboard Problem: The server does not detect a keyboard and I switch to a different port. Tighten any loose connections. • If you are using is connected properly to the console port of the Switch. • Check...
... server. Problem: The server boots up . Solution: • Check that was included with your keyboard, uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft mouse driver. • Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the server. Troubleshooting Keyboard Problem: The server does not detect a keyboard and I switch to a different port. Tighten any loose connections. • If you are using is connected properly to the console port of the Switch. • Check...
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Troubleshooting Remote Console Problem: The Remote console login page will not display on the first port number you selected. Check that default ports 900, 901, and 902 for the web browser. • A firewall may prevent access to page 47. • Use the quick-access toolbar and select "Auto video adjust" under "Video Settings". Verify that the correct operating system and mouse settings are open . Solution: • In the quick-access toolbar, click the...
Troubleshooting Remote Console Problem: The Remote console login page will not display on the first port number you selected. Check that default ports 900, 901, and 902 for the web browser. • A firewall may prevent access to page 47. • Use the quick-access toolbar and select "Auto video adjust" under "Video Settings". Verify that the correct operating system and mouse settings are open . Solution: • In the quick-access toolbar, click the...
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... IP address to refresh the video screen. • Use the quick-access toolbar and select "Automated adjust" under "Manual 6 video adjust". Refer to page 52. Refer to page 52. 7 Problem: I cannot get into the web interface through the new IP address. Solution: • Make sure you uncheck the "Enable DHCP" box. • Check whether the computer you set your Switch. • Refresh your browser or clear your browser's cache. Troubleshooting Problem...
... IP address to refresh the video screen. • Use the quick-access toolbar and select "Automated adjust" under "Manual 6 video adjust". Refer to page 52. Refer to page 52. 7 Problem: I cannot get into the web interface through the new IP address. Solution: • Make sure you uncheck the "Enable DHCP" box. • Check whether the computer you set your Switch. • Refresh your browser or clear your browser's cache. Troubleshooting Problem...
