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
section
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

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Overview Specifications
Specifications
Part No.: F1DC108C
Max. Number of KVM
Switches in Daisy-Chain: 16
Max. Number of Servers
in Daisy-Chain: 248
Keyboard Emulation: PS/2 & USB
Mouse Emulation: PS/2 & USB
Server Ports: High-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style
connector (requires Belkin
OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port
Micro-Cabling)
Max. LCD Resolution: 1280x1024 (SXGA)
Keyboard Type: 106-key, PS/2-compatible
Mouse Type: PS/2-compatible touch pad
Enclosure: Metal enclosure
Dimensions: 19 (W) x 1.75 (H) x 29 (L) in.
(482.6 x 44.5 x 736.6mm)
Rack Depth: Min - 23 in., Max + 42 in.
(Min - 584.2mm, Max + 1066.8mm)
Weight: 37.9 lbs. (17.2kg.)
Operating Temp: 32° to 104° F (0~40° C)
Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (-20~60° C)
Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing
Maximum Altitude: 10,000 ft. (3,048m)
Power: 90–264VAC @ 47–63Hz
Warranty: 2-Year Limited Warranty
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Installation Pre-Configuration
Pre-Configuration
The enclosure of the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch is designed for
rack-mount configuration in a standard 19-inch server rack. Rack-mount
hardware is included for a sturdy rack installation.
When deciding where to place the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, consider
the location of your servers and the length of cables needed to connect those
servers to your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch.
Cable Length Recommendations
For PS/2 servers
We recommend that PS/2 cable length from the Rack-Mount Console KVM
Switch to your servers be limited to 25 feet for best video performance. Beyond
that length, the probability of video degradation increases.
For USB servers
We recommend that USB cable length from the Rack-Mount Console KVM
Switch to your servers be limited to 12 feet for best video performance.
Installing the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into a Server Rack
The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch includes adjustable mounting brackets
ideal for installation in 19-inch racks.
Please consider the following before mounting your Rack-Mount
Console KVM Switch:
a) Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature – If installed in a closed
or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of
the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Therefore,
consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an
environment compatible with the rack manufacturer’s maximum rate
ambient temperature.
b) Reduced Airflow – Installation of the equipment in a rack should be
such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the
equipment is not compromised.
c) Mechanical Loading – Mounting of the equipment in the rack
should be such that hazardous condition is not achieved due to
uneven mechanical loading.
d) Reliable Earthing – Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment
should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply
connections other than direct connections to the branch circuit.

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Installation Installing the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into a Server Rack
Installing the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into
a Server Rack
Step 1
Remove the contents from the box.
Step 2
Place the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch on a rack and install the
rack-mount brackets.

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Installation Installing the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into a Server Rack
Step 3
Mount the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch to your rack or cabinet.
Step 4
Connect the IEC power cable to an active power outlet and power up the
Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch.

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Step 5
Unlock your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch with keys provided.

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Installation Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch
(PS/2 Connection)
Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM
Switch (PS/2 Connection)
Step 1
Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micro-Cabling (part number
F1D9400-XX, PS/2 style), connect the high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style
connector to a free Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch port, starting with the
port for the first two servers. (For best results, screw the connectors into the
Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch and the server, when possible.)
Step 2
Connect the VGA and PS/2 connectors to the server (make sure that you connect
the keyboard and mouse cables to the correct ports on your server; purple
indicates the keyboard connector and green indicates the mouse connector).
Step 3
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for each additional server you wish to connect.

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Installation Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch
(USB Connection)
Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM
Switch (USB Connection)
Step 1
Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Dual-Port Micro-Cabling (part number
F1D9401-XX, USB style), connect the high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style
connector to a free Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch port, starting with the
port for the first two servers. (For best results, screw the connectors into the
Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch and the server, when possible.)
Step 2
Connect the USB connector of your Micro-Cabling to the server. If your server is
running Windows Me or newer, skip to Step 5; otherwise, continue with Step 3.
Step 3
Boot up the server you wish to connect via USB, as you would normally, with the
keyboard, mouse, and monitor connected directly to the server.

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(USB Connection)
Step 4
Your server will detect the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch as a generic
mouse and keyboard. Older versions of Windows do not automatically install
USB HID devices, so you will have to manually press “Next” through the
Windows Add/Remove Hardware Wizard until the HID devices are all installed
(the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch will install four devices: an HID keyboard,
an HID mouse, a generic keyboard, and a generic mouse). This driver installation
is only required the first time the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch enumerates
on each server; the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch will be detected and
enumerate automatically in the future. When driver installation is complete,
power down the server and disconnect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
Step 5
Connect the male VGA HDDB15 connector on the Micro-Cabling to the VGA port
on the server.
Step 6
Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each additional server you wish to connect to the
Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch via USB.
NOTE: For USB Installation
We recommend you attach the Micro-Cabling directly to a free USB port on your
server, not through a hub.

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Installation Connecting Multiple KVM Devices (Daisy-Chaining)
Connecting Multiple KVM Devices (Daisy-Chaining)
You can daisy-chain up to 15 additional Rack-Mount Console KVM Switches
and other Belkin ENTERPRISE KVM Switches and Expanders together with
your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. This will allow a server administrator
to control up to a maximum of 248 servers. Each daisy-chained KVM device
becomes a unit that is referred to as a “BANK” and is assigned an address. The
first KVM switch (BANK 00) is referred to as a “primary” KVM switch. BANKs
00 through 03 can be configured as primary KVM switches, allowing up to four
consoles to be connected. BANKs 04 through 15 can only be configured as
secondary KVM switches (without console support). If BANKs 00 through 03
do not have a console attached, they function as secondary KVM switches.
However, the connections on these BANKs are hot swappable. For example, if
a console is added to one of the first two BANKs, it will immediately become a
primary KVM switch.
NOTE: A Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D9402-XX) is required to daisy-chain each
Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, other KVM switch, and KVM expander, and is
available through your Belkin reseller or online at www.belkin.com.
All KVM switches and KVM expanders feature a “BANK DIP” switch. The “BANK
DIP” switch is used to assign the proper BANK address to each KVM device. The
Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch does not feature a “BANK DIP” switch; the
BANK address can be assigned in the OSD [refer to the “Unit ID (Assign BANK
Address)” section on page 32].
• For a single-unit configuration, set the “BANK DIP” switch on the KVM switch
or KVM expander to the “standalone” (BANK address 00) setting. This is the
factory default setting.
• For a multi-unit configuration, the “BANK DIP” switch on the primary units
must be set to BANK address 00 or 01. Secondary units must be set to a
unique BANK address (from 02 through 15). Refer to the chart on page 17 for
DIP switch settings.
NOTE: BANK address 00 operates as standalone by default; refer to the section
on the “OSD Options” page for instructions on how to configure BANK 00 to join
a daisy-chain.

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Installation DIP Switch Configuration Chart
DIP Switch Configuration Chart
DIP SWITCH # BANK ADDRESS
1 2 3 4
Down Down Down Down BANK 00 (Default)
Up Down Down Down BANK 01 Primary/Secondary
Down Up Down Down BANK 02 Secondary
Up Up Down Down BANK 03 Secondary
Down Down Up Down BANK 04 Secondary
Up Down Up Down BANK 05 Secondary
Down Up Up Down BANK 06 Secondary
Up Up Up Down BANK 07 Secondary
Down Down Down Up BANK 08 Secondary
Up Down Down Up BANK 09 Secondary
Down Up Down Up BANK 10 Secondary
Up Up Down Up BANK 11 Secondary
Down Down Up Up BANK 12 Secondary
Up Down Up Up BANK 13 Secondary
Down Up Up Up BANK 14 Secondary
Up Up Up Up BANK 15 Secondary
Installation
Before you begin:
1. Make sure that all servers and KVM devices are powered off and that
each KVM device has been assigned a unique BANK address. The BANK
address for the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch can be adjusted in the
OSD [refer to the “Unit ID (Assign BANK Address)” section on page 32].
2. Place all primary and secondary KVM devices in the desired location
within your rack or cabinet.