Belkin F1DC108B-DR User manual

OmniView®LCD Rack Console
with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch –
Dual-Rail Technology
User Manual
F1DC108B-DR
F1DC116B-DR

Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................1
Package Contents ........................................................................2
2. Overview......................................................................................3
Feature Overview .........................................................................3
Equipment Requirements..............................................................4
System Requirements...................................................................6
Unit Display Diagrams ..................................................................7
Specifications ..............................................................................9
3. 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. 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. Frequently Asked Questions..............................................................30
6. Troubleshooting ................................................................................32
7. Glossary............................................................................................34
8. Information.......................................................................................35

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console
with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch – Dual-Rail Technology (the LCD Rack Console).
Our diverse line of KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to
delivering high-quality, durable
products at an affordable price.
Designed to give you control over
multiple servers, the LCD Rack
Console provides an excellent
solution for the server administrator.
It outperforms any other rack console
with KVM switch on the market.
Engineered to work with the most
advanced server room and laboratory
environments, this LCD Rack Console
offers:
• Dual-rail system with 1U compact design
• Video resolution support of up to 1280x1024
• PS/2 and USB support for input devices
• On-Screen Display (OSD)
• Daisy-chain capability with 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 provide details about your new LCD Rack Console, from
installation and operation to troubleshooting—in the unlikely event of a problem.
For quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide
included in your LCD Rack Console packaging.
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In
PRO3 KVM Switch – Dual-Rail Technology. We appreciate your business and
have confidence that you will soon see for yourself why Belkin is the number-
one-selling brand in KVM switches worldwide.
Introduction

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Package Contents
DB9-to-RJ11 Serial
Flash Cable
Side-Rail Kit
LCD Rack
Console
Keys
User Manual Quick Installation
Guide
Introduction
12V DC,
6A Power Supply

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Feature Overview
• Hot Keys
Hot-key functionality allows you to select a desired port using designated key
commands. By using a simple hot-key sequence on your keyboard, you can
select one server from as many as 256 servers, instantaneously.
• AutoScan
The AutoScan feature allows you to set your LCD Rack Console to scan
and monitor the activities of all connected servers, one by one. The time
interval allotted for each server can be adjusted through the On-Screen
Display (OSD) menu.
• Video Resolution
The LCD Rack Console supports video resolutions of up to 1280x1024@65Hz.
• Security
Allows you to specify user names and passwords to prevent unauthorized
users from accessing the OSD and KVM Switch.
• Dedicated Daisy-Chain Port
Up to 16 KVM switches can be daisy-chained together using dedicated
ports, so you can easily expand your KVM configuration as your server
environment grows.
• On-Screen Display (OSD)
The OSD feature simplifies server management by allowing you to assign
individual names to each connected server throughout the system. It provides
a visual means of switching between servers and assigning the hot-key
scheme. The OSD can also be set up to support regional languages.
• Flash Upgrade
Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to install the latest firmware on your
LCD Rack Console. This enables your KVM Switch to maintain consistent
compatibility with the latest devices and servers. Firmware upgrades are free
for the life of your LCD Rack Console and can be downloaded from Belkin’s
support website at www.belkin.com/support.

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Equipment Requirements
Cables:
Connecting the LCD Rack Console to a server requires a Belkin Dual-Port
Micro-Cable Kit.
Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kits:
F1D9400-XX (PS/2-style) F1D9401-XX (USB-style)
F1D9400-XX (PS/2-style)
F1D9401-XX (USB-style)

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Belkin Daisy-Chain Cable: F1D108-CBL-XX
(-XX denotes length in feet)
Note: Product codes and availability may vary.
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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 Hat®Linux®8.x and above
• Novell® NetWare® 5.x
• Mac OS®X and above (with USB support)
• SunTM SolarisTM 8.x and above
Keyboards
• PS/2-compatible
• USB-compatible
• Supports 101-/102-/104-key keyboards
Mice
• PS/2- and USB-compatible mice
having 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons
• PS/2- and USB-compatible wireless or optical mice
Monitors
• CRT
• LCD (with VGA support)

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Unit Display Diagrams
Front View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In
PRO3 KVM Switch:
Key-Locking
Mechanism
105-Key
Keyboard (PS/2) TFT/LCD
Active-Matrix
Color Panel
LCD
Front-Panel Controls
Touch Pad (PS/2)
Handle
Rail-Release Button
Up
Down
Menu
Auto
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Unit Display Diagrams
Back View of the OmniView LCD Rack
Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch:
Console: VGA, PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports,
USB mouse/keyboard ports
Daisy-chain out
Flash-upgrade
port and DIP
select switch
SCSI-50 dual-host ports
DC power jack

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Specifications
Part No.: F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR
Enclosure: Metal enclosure
Power: 12V DC, 6A power adapter, center-pin-positive
polarity
Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 OmniView KVM Switches
No. of Servers Supported: 8 and 16 respectively for 8- and 16-port models
(256 servers max. via daisy-chaining)
Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support)
Max. Resolution: Up to 1280x1024 @ 65Hz
Keyboard Input: PS/2 (miniDIN6), USB (Type A)
Mouse Input: PS/2 (miniDIN6), USB (Type A)
Monitor Port: VGA (HDDB15 female)
CPU Ports: SCSI-50
Daisy-Chain Ports: DB25 female
Flash-Upgrade Port: RJ11
Operating Temp: 32° to 104° F (0~40° C)
Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (20~60° C)
Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing
Warranty: 2 years
Dimensions: 26.1 x 17.6 x 1.74 in.
(673mm x 448mm x 44.1mm)
Weight: (F1DC108B-DR) 33.3 lbs. (15.1kg.)
(F1DC116B-DR) 36.1 lbs. (16.4kg.)
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Pre-Configuration
Consider the following when deciding where to place the
OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch:
• the location of your servers 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 feet (7.6m). Beyond that length, the
probability of video degradation increases. For this reason, Belkin recommends
that the length of the cables between the LCD Rack Console and the connected
servers does not exceed 25 feet (7.6m).
For USB Servers:
USB signals can be transmitted up to 15 feet (4.5m) between the LCD Rack
Console and server. Beyond that length, the probability of USB-signal failure is
likely, and may cause the device to fail.
Note: The Belkin OmniView CAT5 Extender, F1D084 (PS/2) and F1D086U (USB),
may be used to extend your console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to
300 feet (91m).
Cautions and Warnings!
Avoid placing cables near fluorescent lights, air-conditioning equipment, or
machines that create electrical noise (e.g., vacuum cleaners).
Before attempting to connect anything to the LCD Rack Console or your servers,
ensure that everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables while
servers are powered on may cause irreversible damage of the servers and/or the
LCD Rack Console. Belkin is not responsible for damage caused in this way.
You are now ready to begin installation of your LCD Rack Console.
The following sections (pages 11–13) provide complete instructions
for the hardware setup of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR,
F1DC116B-DR).
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Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack
Console (PS/2 Connection):
Step 1
Make sure your server is powered off.
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.
(Refer to diagram below.)
Step 3
Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors to the mouse and
keyboard ports on the server.
(Refer to diagram below.)
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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 diagram below.)
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Power up your server.
Step 6
Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each additional PS/2 server you wish to connect.
Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack Console
(USB Connection):
Step 1
Make sure your server is powered off.
Step 2
Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for USB (F1D9401-XX), connect the
VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram on next
page.)
Step 3
Connect the USB connector to an available USB port on the server. (Refer to
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Step 4
Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for USB to the desired host
ports on the PRO3 KVM Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) Your server should
recognize the KVM-Switch connection and automatically install the HID USB
driver, if necessary.
Step 5
Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for each additional USB server you wish to connect.
Note: We recommend that you attach the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable USB Kit
directly to a free USB port on your server.
Note: When a USB Cable Kit is connected to a Sun server, the Server
Interface Module emulates the Sun keys using a set of key combinations
called “combo keys”. Refer to the table on page 28 for a list of Sun
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Connecting the LCD Rack Console with Multiple
PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining)
You can daisy-chain up to 15 additional PRO3 KVM Switches (F1DA104Z,
F1DA108Z, F1DA116Z, F1DA104Q, F1DA108Q, and F1DA116Q), allowing
a server administrator to manage up to a maximum of 256 servers from one
console. Each daisy-chained PRO3 KVM Switch is referred to as a “BANK” and
is assigned an address. The LCD Rack Console is BANK 00 and is referred to as
the “primary” KVM switch. BANKs 01 through 15 are referred to as “secondary”
KVM switches.
Note: The LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-DR, F1DC116B-DR) must be
designated as the primary KVM switch. Refer to the diagram below.
cable 1
cable 2
cable 3
Primary unit (BANK 00)
Secondary unit ( BANK 01)
Secondary unit ( BANK 02)
Secondary unit ( BANK 03)
Note: A Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL) is required to daisy-chain each
PRO3 KVM Switch and is available through your Belkin reseller, or online at
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How to Assign a BANK Address
All PRO3 KVM Switches feature a “BANK DIP” switch. The “BANK DIP” switch is
used to assign the proper BANK address to each PRO3 KVM Switch.
• For a multi-unit configuration, the primary KVM switch (LCD Rack Console) is
always set to “BANK address 00”. Each secondary unit must be set to a unique
BANK address (from 01 through 15). Refer to the chart below for “BANK DIP”
switch settings.
BANK-DIP-Switch Configuration Chart
DIP SWITCH# BANK
ADDRESS
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ON ON ON ON ON ON BANK 0 PRIMARY (default)
ON ON OFF ON ON ON BANK 1 SECONDARY
ON ON ON OFF ON ON BANK 2 SECONDARY
ON ON OFF OFF ON ON BANK 3 SECONDARY
ON ON ON ON OFF ON BANK 4 SECONDARY
ON ON OFF ON OFF ON BANK 5 SECONDARY
ON ON ON OFF OFF ON BANK 6 SECONDARY
ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON BANK 7 SECONDARY
ON ON ON ON ON OFF BANK 8 SECONDARY
ON ON OFF ON ON OFF BANK 9 SECONDARY
ON ON ON OFF ON OFF BANK 10 SECONDARY
ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF BANK 11 SECONDARY
ON ON ON ON OFF OFF BANK 12 SECONDARY
ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF BANK 13 SECONDARY
ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF BANK 14 SECONDARY
ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF BANK 15 SECONDARY
ON = Up Position, OFF = Down Position
Example: Three 8-Port PRO3 KVM Switches (F1DA108Z) are daisy-chained
together with an LCD Rack Console to manage up to 32 servers. The DIP switch
on the primary KVM (LCD Rack Console) switch is set to “BANK 00” (factory
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Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration
Getting Started:
Step 1: Make sure that all servers, LCD Rack Console, and PRO3 KVM Switches
are powered off and that each PRO3 KVM Switch has been assigned a unique
BANK address.
Step 2: Place all primary and secondary KVM switches in the desired location.
cable 1
cable 2
cable 3
Primary unit (BANK 00)
Secondary unit ( BANK 01)
Secondary unit ( BANK 02)
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Connecting the Primary and Secondary KVM Switches:
Step 1
Using the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL), connect one end to the
“Daisy-Chain In” port on the LCD Rack Console (BANK 00).
Step 2
Connect the other end of the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL) to the
“Daisy-Chain Out” port of the first secondary KVM switch (BANK 01).
Step 3
To add secondary units, connect one end of the Daisy-Chain Cable
(F1D108-CBL) to the “Daisy-Chain In” port on the first secondary KVM
switch and the other end to the “Daisy-Chain Out” port of the next
secondary KVM switch (for example, BANK 01).
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Connecting the Servers:
Step 1:
Connect all servers to the primary and secondary KVM switches.
Refer to the “Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack Console” section on page 11
for instructions.
Step 2:
Power up the secondary KVM switches sequentially, beginning with the highest
BANK, by connecting each unit’s power supply. Each KVM switch should display
its corresponding BANK-address number as it is powered up.
Step 3:
Verify that the primary KVM switch has detected all secondary KVM switches by
scrolling through the BANKs by using the OSD.
Powering Up the Systems
Verify that all servers connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch are powered on. If
any connected servers have not been powered on, it is okay to do so at this
time (servers can be powered on simultaneously). The PRO3 KVM Switch
emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your server to
boot normally.
The server connected to Port “1” will be displayed on the monitor. Check that the
keyboard, monitor, and mouse are working normally. Check all occupied ports to
verify that all servers are connected and responding correctly. If you encounter
an error, check your cable connections for that server and reboot. If the problem
persists, please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in this User Manual.