Page 2 - Table of Contents; Using
Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................. 1 Package Contents .............................................................................. 1 Overview ................................................................
Page 3 - Introduction; Package Contents; section
Introduction 1 Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView PRO3 Dual-User KVM Switch (the KVM Switch). Our diverse line of KVM solutionsexemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at an affordable price. Belkin has designed and developed this KVM Switc...
Page 4 - Overview; Feature Overview
Overview 2 Feature Overview Dual-User Simultaneously supports up to two users. 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...
Page 5 - Equipment Requirements; Cables
Overview 3 Equipment Requirements Cables Connecting the PRO3 KVM Switch 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) Belkin PRO3 Dual-User Daisy-Chain Cable: F1D...
Page 6 - System Requirements; OS Platforms; Keyboards
Overview 4 System Requirements OS Platforms The PRO3 KVM Switch is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: • Windows ® NT ® , 2000, XP, Server 2003, or Vista ® • Microsoft ® DOS 5.x and above • Red Hat ® Linux ® 8.x and above • Novell ® NetWare ® 5.x • Mac OS...
Page 7 - Unit Display Diagrams; Front View of the PRO3 KVM Switch:; Back View of the PRO3 KVM Switch:
Overview 5 Unit Display Diagrams Front View of the PRO3 KVM Switch: Power LED Online LED Active LED OmniView PRO3 Back View of the PRO3 KVM Switch: Daisy-chain in Flash-upgrade port and DIP select switch Daisy-chain out Console 1: VGA, PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports, USB mouse/keyboard ports SCSI-50 dual...
Page 8 - Specifications; Direct Port Selectors:
Overview 6 Specifications Part No.: F1DA208Z, F1DA216Z Enclosure: Metal enclosure with high-impact plastic faceplate Power: 12V DC, 1A 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 model...
Page 9 - Installation; Where to Place the PRO3 KVM Switch; Cautions and Warnings!
Installation 7 Pre-Configuration Where to Place the PRO3 KVM Switch The enclosure of the PRO3 KVM Switch is designed for stand-alone or rack-mount configuration. The 8- and 16-Port PRO3 KVM Switches are natively rack-mountable in standard, 19-inch server racks. Rack-mount hardware is included with t...
Page 10 - Mounting the PRO3 KVM Switch; Bracket Installation
Installation 8 Mounting the PRO3 KVM Switch Bracket Installation Eight- and 16-Port PRO3 KVM Switches include adjustable mounting brackets ideal for installation in 19-inch racks. The mounting brackets feature three adjustment positions to allow you to set the PRO3 KVM Switch’s face flush with the e...
Page 11 - Connecting the Console to the PRO3 KVM Switch
Installation 9 Connecting the Console to the PRO3 KVM Switch Step 1 Connect the VGA monitor cable to the HDDB15 female port on the back of the PRO3 KVM Switch in the “Console” section. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 2 Connect the PS/2 or USB keyboard cable to the keyboard port on the back of the PRO...
Page 12 - Your PRO3 KVM Switch is now installed and you are ready to connect
Installation 10 Step 3 Connect the PS/2 or USB mouse cable to the mouse port on the back of the PRO3 KVM Switch in the “Console” section. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 4 Attach the power adapter to the DC power jack labeled “12VDC, 1A” located on the rear panel of the PRO3 KVM Switch. Only use the ...
Page 13 - Connecting Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch
Installation 11 Connecting Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch (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 th...
Page 17 - Connecting Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches
Installation 15 Connecting Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining) You can daisy-chain up to 16 PRO3 Dual-User KVM Switches, 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...
Page 18 - How BANK Addresses are Assigned; Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration
Installation 16 How BANK Addresses are Assigned All PRO3 Dual-User KVM Switches feature automatic BANK detection. The Switch will assign the proper BANK address to each secondary PRO3 KVM Switch based on the order in the daisy-chain sequence. • For a single-unit configuration, the “BANK” on the PRO3...
Page 19 - Step 1
Installation 17 Getting Started: Step 1 Make sure that all servers and PRO3 Dual-User KVM Switches are powered off. Step 2 Place all primary and secondary KVM switches in the desired location. Step 3 Connect the console monitor, keyboard, and mouse to the console ports of the primary switch (BANK 00...
Page 20 - Connecting the Servers:
Installation 18 Connecting the Servers: Step 1 Connect all servers to the primary and secondary KVM switches. Refer to the “Connecting Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch” section on page 11 for instructions. Step 2 Power up the secondary KVM switches sequentially, beginning with the highest BANK, by con...
Page 21 - Powering Up the Systems
Installation 19 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 e...
Page 22 - Using your PRO3 KVM Switch; Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot-Key Commands
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 20 Now that you have connected your console and servers to your PRO3 KVM Switch, it is ready for use. Select connected servers through the On-Screen Display, or by using hot-key commands through the console keyboard. It takes approximately 1–2 seconds for the video signal ...
Page 24 - AutoScan Mode
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 22 AutoScan Mode The AutoScan feature allows you to set your PRO3 KVM Switch to scan and monitor the activities of all connected servers one by one. The PRO3 KVM Switch remains on one server for a preset number of seconds, before switching to the next server. The time inte...
Page 25 - Main OSD Page
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 23 Main OSD Page The main OSD menu displays the current selected BANK and connected servers to that BANK. If you have only one PRO3 KVM Switch in your configuration, the OSD menu will display “BANK 00”. A “*” symbol indicates that the connected server is powered up. OSD Ke...
Page 26 - Main Menu Page
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 24 Main Menu Page The following “Main Menu” options are available only to the administrator. The “Main Menu” page allows you to: • 01 - Set the language for the OSD• 02 - Edit the naming of individual ports• 03 - Search for a port by its name• 04 - Assign user names and pa...
Page 27 - Language
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 25 Language This allows you to select which language the OSD will display. You have eight languages to choose from: • English• French• German• Italian• Spanish• Simplified Chinese• Japanese• Russian The default language is set to English. To designate a different language,...
Page 28 - User Name; Access List; Note: User name and password fields cannot be left blank.
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 26 The default administrator name and password are: User name: admin Password: belkin The adminstrator must go into the OSD and create a new USER account to allow access to the second console. You may record the new user name and password below: User Name Password Note: Th...
Page 29 - Hot Key
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 27 Hot Key This allows you to select which key will be used to initiate hot-key commands. You have nine key options to choose from: • Scroll Lock• Number Lock• Caps Lock• Left Crtl• Right Ctrl• Left Alt• Right Alt• Left Win• Right Win The default key for all hot-key comman...
Page 30 - AutoScan Time; Command
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 28 AutoScan Time This specifies the amount of time the PRO3 KVM Switch remains on a server before switching to the next server while in AutoScan mode. You can set the scan-time interval to anywhere between 05 and 99 seconds. To change the scan time, use the arrow keys to n...
Page 31 - Sun Combo and Mac
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 29 Sun Combo and Mac ® Key Mapping The USB keyboard connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch does not support the Sun keypad to perform special functions in the Sun operating-system environment. When the KVM Switch is connected to a Sun server, the KVM Switch emulates the Sun keys...
Page 32 - Updating Firmware; To update the firmware, you will need the following items:
Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 30 Updating Firmware The PRO3 KVM Switch features flash-upgradeable firmware to ensure compatibility with the latest devices and servers. Firmware upgrades are free for the life of your PRO3 KVM Switch. To update your firmware, download the appropriate firmware file and ut...
Page 33 - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions 31 Q: What operating systems does the PRO3 KVM Switch support? A: The PRO3 KVM Switch will support any operating system that runs on a PS/2 and USB platform. Operating systems include, but are not limited to, DOS; Windows 2000, NT, XP, 2003 Server, Vista; Sun; Linux; and M...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting; I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor.; I am getting a black screen on my monitor.
Troubleshooting 33 My server does not boot up when connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch, but works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to the server. • Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the Server Interface Module and the server. • Check t...
Page 36 - The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port.
Troubleshooting 34 The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port. • Check that the mouse you are using is connected properly to the console port of the PRO3 KVM Switch. • Tighten any loose cable connections.• If you are using a mouse driver that was included with your mouse, uninstall it and i...
Page 37 - USB; Apple
Troubleshooting 35 USB I am connecting the USB Cable Kit to a USB server, and my keyboard and mouse do not work. • Prior to connecting the PRO3 KVM Switch, make sure that the HID USB driver is installed on each server. (To install the HID USB driver, connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the serve...
Page 38 - Glossary
Glossary 36 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual. AutoScan: A mode of operation where the KVM switch scans from one port to another, on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user. BANK: The address of a daisy-chained KVM switch (00–15), set by the D...
Page 39 - Secondary KVM Switch:
Glossary 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section KVM: Literally “Keyboard Video Mouse”, this term refers to technology that allows two or more computers to be controlled by one keyboard, video monitor, and mouse; some switches that use KVM technology enable sharing of other peripherals such as audio speakers, mi...
Page 40 - Information; FCC Statement; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR; CE Declaration of Conformity
Information 38 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F1DA208Z, F1DA216Z, to which this decl...
Page 41 - What will we do to correct problems?
Information 39 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 What will we do to correct problems? Product Warranty. Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice,...
Page 42 - How state law relates to the warranty.
Information 40 section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged eq...
Page 43 - Belkin Tech Support
OmniView ® PRO3 Dual-User KVM Switch Belkin Tech Support US: 800-223-5546 ext. 2263 310-898-1100 ext. 2263 UK: 0845 607 77 87 Australia: 1800 235 546 New Zealand: 0800 235 546 Singapore: 65 64857620 Europe: www.belkin.com/support Belkin International, Inc. 501 West Walnut Street Los Angeles, CA 9022...
