Page 2 - T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S; Overview
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Overview Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - OmniView; Package Contents; PRO2 Series KVM Switch
1 ™ OmniView Congratulations on your purchase of this BelkinOmniView PRO2 Series KVMSwitch (the PRO2). Our diverseline of KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment todelivering high-quality, durable products at a reasonable price. Designed togive you control over multiple computers and servers...
Page 4 - O V E R V I E W; Feature Overview
2 O V E R V I E W The PRO2s allow you to control up to a maximum of 256 computers with onekeyboard, monitor, and mouse. They support PS/2 input devices (keyboardand mouse) as well as VGA, SVGA, XGA, and XGA-2 video. They support both PS/2 and USB output. This enables cross-platform control over PCs ...
Page 5 - Equipment Requirements
3 O V E R V I E W Front-Panel Push Button: Direct-access port selectors, located conveniently on the front panel of thePRO2, allow for simple, manual port-selection. Each button controls a port. LED Display: An LED display on the face of the PRO2 serves as a status monitor. An LEDnext to each direct...
Page 6 - Operating Systems; OmniView PRO2 Series KVM Switches are for use on CPUs using:
4 available in both USB and PS/2 connector types. The following cables are recommended for your PRO2: OmniView All-In-One PRO Series Plus F3X1105-XX (PS/2 Style) F3X1962-XX (USB Style) OmniView All-In-One Gold Series F3X1835-XX-GLD (PS/2 Style) F3X1895-XX-GLD (USB Style) (-XX denotes length in feet)...
Page 7 - Side View of the PRO2:
5 O V E R V I E W Side View of the PRO2: BANK DIP switch (may be located on theback in some models) BANK 1 ON ON 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 FLASH FLASH DIP switch (may be located on the backin some models) F1DA108T
Page 8 - Back View of the PRO2:
6 O V E R V I E W USB USB 04 03 Direct-access port selector LED for selectedport identification Manual BANKscroll buttons 7-segment LED for selected BANK identification AutoScan button Master Input/Slave Output Console VGA Computer VGA port Console PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports Computer PS/2mouse/keyboa...
Page 9 - Specifications
7 O V E R V I E W Specifications Part No.: F1DA104T, F1DA108T & F1DA116T Power: 12-Volt DC, 1-Amp power adapter with center-pin positive polarityDaisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 KVM SwitchesComputer Connections Supported: 4 (F1DA104T) 8 (F1DA108T) 16 (F1DA116T) Keyboard Emulation: PS/2 Mouse Emulation...
Page 10 - Cable Distance Requirements:; Cautions and Warnings:; I N S T A L L A T I O N
8 Pre-Configuration Where to Place the PRO2: The enclosure of the PRO2 is designed for standalone or rack-mount configuration. The 8- and 16-port PRO2s are natively rack-mountable in standard 19-inch server racks. Rack-mount hardware is included with theseswitches for a study rack installation. An o...
Page 11 - Installing the PRO2 into a Server Rack:
9 I N S T A L L A T I O N Step-by-Step Installation Guide Cautions and Warnings: Before attempting to connect anything to the PRO2 or your computer(s),please ensure that everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cableswhile computer(s) are powered on may cause irreversible damage to the com...
Page 12 - Single PRO2 Installation
10 I N S T A L L A T I O N Your PRO2 is now mounted securely into the bracket and you are ready toconnect cables to the back of the unit. Note for Belkin PRO Series owners (F1D104-OSD, F1D108-OSD,F1D116-OSD): Installation for the PRO has changed. Please follow this installation manual completely to ...
Page 15 - BANK DIP Switch Configuration Chart
13 I N S T A L L A T I O N BANK DIP Switch Configuration Chart DIP SWITCH# BANK ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON ON ON ON ON ON BANK 00 MASTER (default) ON ON OFF ON ON ON BANK 01 SLAVE ON ON ON OFF ON ON BANK 02 SLAVE ON ON OFF OFF ON ON BANK 03 SLAVE ON ON ON ON OFF ON BANK 04 SLAVE ON ON OFF ON OFF ON BANK...
Page 16 - Installation; Connecting the Master Switch to the First Slave Switch:
14 Installation Before You Begin: 1. Make sure that all computers are powered off and that each PRO2 has been assigned a unique BANK address. 2. Place Master and Slave switches in the desired location. Make sure all are turned off and unplugged from the power source. 3. Connect the Console monitor, ...
Page 17 - Connecting the Computers:
15 Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration: Connecting the Computers: 9. Connect all computers to the Master and Slave switches. Refer to “Single PRO2 Installation” on page 10 for instruction on how to connectthe Console and the computers to the PRO2. 10. Connect the power supply to the Master switch. ...
Page 18 - U S I N G Y O U R P R O 2; Powering up the Systems
16 U S I N G Y O U R P R O 2 Powering up the Systems Once all cables have been connected, power up the computers that areattached to the PRO2. All computers can be powered on simultaneously. ThePRO2 emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows yourcomputer to boot normally. The compute...
Page 19 - Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands:
17 Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands: Switch to the next or previous port with simple keyboard key sequences using the “Scroll Lock” key and either the up or down arrow keys. To sendcommands to the PRO2, the “Scroll Lock” key must be pressed twice withintwo seconds. The PRO2 will ...
Page 20 - U S I N G Y O U R K V M S W I T C H; Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors:; BANK Up and BANK Down Scroll Buttons:
18 U S I N G Y O U R K V M S W I T C H With a daisy-chain switch configuration, you can switch directly to any porton any BANK by pressing “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”, BANK address, andport number. For example, if you press “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”, “03”,“05”, the computer on BANK 03, Port 5 wi...
Page 21 - Keyboard Hot Key Commands:
19 first active computer will be displayed on the Console monitor. Use the direct-access port selectors to go to the desired computer on BANK 02. The “BANK – ” button will take you to the previous BANK. For example, when you are at BANK 02 and want to check computers in BANK 01.Pressing the “BANK – ...
Page 23 - To update the firmware, you will need the following items:
21 AutoScan Time: Specifies the amount of time the PRO2 remains on a port before switching to the next port while in AutoScan mode. You may select different time intervals—7, 15, 30, or 60 seconds. Use the OSD to set the AutoScan time interval. OSD Display Time: Specifies the amount of time the OSD ...
Page 24 - Connecting Computers:; DIP Switch
22 U S I N G Y O U R P R O 2 Connecting Computers: 1. Connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the computer you prepared for firmware update. It must run Windows 95, 98, or Me. 2. Connect the power adapter to the PRO2. Be sure that all connected com- puters are powered off at this moment. 3. Connec...
Page 25 - B E L K I N K V M S W I T C H E S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S; OmniView KVM Switches; OmniView SOHO Series with Audio.
23 B E L K I N K V M S W I T C H E S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S OmniView KVM Switches OmniView E Series. This series of desktop OmniView KVM Switches allows you to control two or four PS/2 computers from one Console and makesswitching between computers more convenient. Designed for compatibilitywit...
Page 26 - OmniView PRO2 Series.; OmniView MATRIX2 Series.
24 B E L K I N K V M S W I T C H E S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S F1DS102P SOHO Series 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio PS/2 OnlyF1DS104P SOHO Series 4-Port KVM Switch with Audio PS/2 OnlyF1DS102T SOHO Series 2-Port KVM Switch with Audio PS/2 & USBF1DS104T SOHO Series 4-Port KVM Switch with Audio PS/...
Page 28 - OmniView Accessories and Adapters
26 B E L K I N K V M S W I T C H E S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S OmniView Accessories and Adapters Belkin KVM technology includes various accessories and adapters to completeyour KVM solution. The Adapter Series converts Mac, Sun, or USB keyboards,video, and mouse signals into PS/2 and VGA. F1D080—T...
Page 29 - P R O 2 S E R I E S F A Q s
27 P R O 2 S E R I E S F A Q s Q: What operating systems does the PRO2 support? A: The PRO2 will support any operating system that runs on a PS/2 and USB platform. It will also work with non-USB Sun and Mac operating systems using the appropriate adapters (OmniView PS/2 Sun Adapter[F1D082], OmniView...
Page 31 - Q: Can I use the PRO2 to switch video signals only?
29 P R O 2 S E R I E S F A Q s Q: Does the PRO2 require an AC adapter? A: Yes, the PRO2 requires a 12-Volt DC, 1-Amp power adapter in order to function properly. Q: Can I use the PRO2 to switch video signals only? A: Yes, you may use the PRO2 to switch between video signals only without having to co...
Page 32 - T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; General
30 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G General My computer does not boot when connected to the PRO2 but works finewhen I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to the computer. • Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the PRO2 and the computer. • Check that the...
Page 33 - Keyboard
31 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Keyboard The computer does not detect a keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up. • Check that the keyboard cable between the PRO2 and the computer is completely connected. Tighten any loose connections. • Try using a different keyboard. • Try connecti...
Page 36 - W A R R A N T Y , F C C , C E , I C E S S T A T E M E N T; FCC Statement
34 W A R R A N T Y , F C C , C E , I C E S S T A T E M E N T FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under oursole responsibility that the products: F1DA104T, F1DA108T, F1DA11...
