Belkin OMNIVIEW P74696 User manual

P74696
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OmniView® ENTERPRISE
1U Rack-Mount Console with
Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch
OmniView® ENTERPRISE
1U Rack-Mount Console with
Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch

User Manual
Control your rack servers
from a compact 1U
rack-mount console
F1DC108C
Control
OmniView® ENTERPRISE
1U Rack-Mount Console with
Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch
OmniView® ENTERPRISE
1U Rack-Mount Console with
Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 1
Package Contents .........................................................................1
2. Overview ............................................................................................... 2
Feature Overview ..........................................................................2
Equipment Requirements ...............................................................4
Operating System Requirements ....................................................5
Unit Display Diagrams ...................................................................6
LCD Display Buttons .....................................................................7
Specifications ...............................................................................8
3. Installation ............................................................................................ 9
Pre-Configuration ..........................................................................9
Installing the Rack-Mount Console
KVM Switch into a Server Rack .................................................... 10
Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount
Console KVM Switch (PS/2 Connection) ........................................ 13
Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount
Console KVM Switch (USB Connection) ........................................ 14
Connecting Multiple KVM Devices
(Daisy-Chaining) .......................................................................... 16
DIP Switch Configuration Chart .................................................... 17
Powering up the Systems .................................................................... 20
4. Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch ....................................... 21
Selecting a Server Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands ................ 21
AutoScan Mode ........................................................................... 21
IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display Menu Control .................. 22
The AutoUpdate Firmware Update Utility ..................................... 35
5. Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 43
6. Glossary .............................................................................................. 44
7. Information ......................................................................................... 46

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Introduction Package Contents
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Introduction Package Contents
Registration
Card
User
Manual
Quick
Installation Guide
1U Rack-Mount
Console with
KVM Switch
Rack-Mount
Brackets with
Screws
IEC Power
Cable
Two
Keys
Package Contents:
Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin ENTERPRISE 1U
Rack-Mount Console with Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch (the Rack-Mount
Console KVM Switch*). Our diverse line of KVM solutions exemplifies
the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at a
competitive price.
Designed to give you control over multiple servers, the Rack-Mount
Console KVM Switch provides an excellent solution for the server
administrator. It outperforms any other rack-mount console with KVM
switch on the market. Engineered to work with the most advanced server
room and laboratory environments, the Rack-Mount Console KVM
Switch offers:
• Dual-rail system with 1U compact design
• Video resolution support of up to 1280x1024
• PS/2 and USB mix-and-match support for output devices
• Multi-console support
• IntelliView™ Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD)
• Server and server-group naming
• Multi-level security
• Server connection status and diagnosis
• Flash-upgradeable firmware
• Dual-port connectors (cables sold separately)
• Belkin Two-Year Warranty
• Free technical support
• 17-inch LCD

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This User Manual will provide details about your new Rack-Mount Console KVM
Switch, 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 packaging.
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE 1U Rack-Mount
Console with Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch. 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.
*For simplicity, the 1U Rack-Mount Console with Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch will
be referred to as the “Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch” in this User Manual.
Feature Overview
• Quad-Bus Technology
Multiple KVM Switches and KVM Expanders can be daisy-chained together to
allow up to four consoles to simultaneously control up to 256 servers.
• IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) with Mouse Support
The IntelliView OSD simplifies server management by allowing you to
assign individual names to each connected server in your configuration
and to organize the servers into groups. The OSD also provides a visual
means of switching between servers, checking server-connection status,
assigning security levels to each server, and setting the time interval for the
AutoScan function.
• AutoUpdate™
The exclusive AutoUpdate system from Belkin and flash-upgradeable firmware
allow you to obtain the latest firmware upgrades for your Rack-Mount Console
KVM Switch. These upgrades allow you to maintain consistent compatibility
with the latest devices and servers. Firmware updates are free for the life of
your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. Please visit us at www.belkin.com for
complete update information and support.
Overview Feature Overview

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Overview Feature Overview
• Video Resolution
The LCD supports SXGA video resolutions of up to 1280x1024.
• 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.
• Reprogrammable Hot Key Initiator Sequence
The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch allows you to select up to six alternate
keys to initiate hot key commands. These settings can be configured through
the IntelliView OSD. For more information, please refer to the “IntelliView OSD
Features” section.
• AutoScan
The AutoScan feature allows you to set your Rack-Mount Console KVM
Switch to scan and monitor the activities of all connected servers, one by
one. The time interval allotted for each server can be defined or adjusted
through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
• High-Density Server Ports
The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch features high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2
connectors. These connectors allow you to connect two servers to one port on
the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, reducing the amount of cabling in your
server rack. They also allow the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch to fit into a
compact, 1U-height rack-mount case.
• Micro-Cabling Technology
Servers can be attached to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch via their
PS/2 or USB interfaces by using custom OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port
Micro-Cabling. With a 60% reduction in cable size, Micro-Cabling simplifies
cable management and allows for greater airflow in your racks, increasing
the lifespan of your equipment. These cables are offered in both PS/2 and
USB styles [Belkin part numbers F1D9400-XX (PS/2 style) and F1D9401-XX
(USB style)].

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Overview Equipment Requirements
Equipment Requirements
Cables
Connecting the Rack-Mount Console
KVM Switch to a server requires custom
Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port
Micro-Cabling.
To connect multiple KVM Switches
together, a custom Belkin OmniView
ENTERPRISE Daisy-Chain Cable is
required.
OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port
Micro-Cabling
F1D9400-XX (PS/2 Style)
F1D9401-XX (USB Style)
OmniView ENTERPRISE
Daisy-Chain Cable
F1D9402-XX
(-XX denotes length in feet)
F1D9400-XX (PS/2)
F1D9401-XX (USB)
F1D9402-XX

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Overview Operating System Requirements
Operating System Requirements
The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch is compatible with servers running on the
following platforms:
• Windows® 98, 2000, Me, NT®, XP, 2003
• Red Hat® Linux® 7.0, 7.1, 7.2
• Mandrake
• Linspire
• Novell® NetWare® 5.x, 6.x
• MAC OS® X v10.x

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Back View
Optional Console
PS/2 or USB Ports
Flash Port
Daisy-Chain
Port, In
Daisy-Chain
Port, Out
4 High-Density, 50-Pin, SCSI
2-Style Computer Ports, each
Supporting 2 Servers
Power
Switch
IEC Power
Connector
Unit Display Diagrams
OmniView ENTERPRISE 1U Rack-Mount Console with
Built-In 8-Port KVM Switch
Front View
Overview Unit Display Diagrams
LCD Handle
Keylock
LCD
Mouse
Keyboard
Drawer
Handle
Front Bracket
LCD Display
Buttons

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LCD Display Buttons
The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch includes six buttons on the LCD
panel that allow you to adjust the settings on the display. The buttons
are recessed in the panel to prevent accidental activation when the LCD
is folded down and stored. You will need to use a fine-tipped object to
access the buttons. The table below provides the list of control functions
for each button.
Activate settings menu; select/unselect
Exit to previous screen
Move cursor down; change value
Move cursor up; change value
Automatically adjust LCD settings
Power LCD on/off
Overview LCD Display Buttons