Page 2 - Table of Contents; Overview
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................1 Package Contents ........................................................................2 2. Overview ............................................................................
Page 3 - section; Introduction
1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch (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 t...
Page 4 - Package Contents
2 Package Contents DB9-to-RJ11 Serial Flash Cable Bracket Kit LCD Rack Console Bracket Screws User Manual Quick Installation Guide Introduction 12V DC, 3A Power Supply
Page 5 - Feature Overview
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 3 Overview 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...
Page 6 - Equipment Requirements
4 Overview 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) &$8803STYLE &$8853"STYLE
Page 8 - System Requirements; OS Platforms; Keyboards
6 Overview 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...
Page 9 - Unit Display Diagrams; Front View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 7 Overview Unit Display Diagrams Front View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch: Green/amber LED status light Up Down Left Right Auto adjust/return On/off switch Menu/select Key-Locking Mechanism 105-Key Keyboard (PS/2) TFT/LCD Active-Matrix Color P...
Page 10 - Back View of the OmniView LCD Rack
8 Overview 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
Page 11 - Specifications
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 9 Overview Specifications Part No.: F1DC108B-SR, F1DC116B-SR Enclosure: Metal enclosure Power: 12V DC, 3A 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 (25...
Page 12 - Installation
10 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 Requireme...
Page 13 - Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 11 Installation 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 ...
Page 14 - Connecting Servers to the LCD Rack Console
12 Installation 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.) Step 5 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 Rac...
Page 16 - Connecting the LCD Rack Console with Multiple
14 Installation 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 o...
Page 17 - How to Assign a BANK Address; BANK
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 15 Installation 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...
Page 18 - Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration
16 Installation 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...
Page 20 - Powering Up the Systems
18 18 Installation 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, b...
Page 21 - Using your LCD Rack Console
section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 19 19 Using your LCD Rack Console Using your LCD Rack Console Now that you have connected your console and servers to your LCD Rack Console, it is ready for use. Select connected servers through the On-Screen Display; or by using hot-key commands through the console keyboard....
Page 22 - Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot-Key
20 Using your LCD Rack Console Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot-Key Commands Switch to the next or previous port with simple, keyboard hot-key sequences using the “Scroll Lock” key, and either the “Up” or “Down” arrow keys. To send commands to the KVM Switch, the “Scroll Lock” key must be presse...
Page 24 - AutoScan Mode
22 Using your LCD Rack Console AutoScan Mode 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 LCD Rack Console remains on one server for a preset number of seconds, before switching to the next server. The time i...
Page 25 - Main OSD Page; OSD Keyboard Commands
section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 23 Using your LCD Rack Console Main OSD Page The main OSD menu displays the current selected BANK and connected servers to that BANK. If you have only one the LCD Rack Console in your configuration, the OSD menu will display “BANK 00”. A “ ” symbol indicates that the connecte...
Page 26 - Main Menu Page
24 Using your LCD Rack Console To switch servers using the main OSD menu, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate to the desired server, and press the “Enter” key. A “ ” symbol indicates which server is currently being accessed on your console. To select a different BANK, press the “Page Up”...
Page 27 - Language
section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 25 Using your LCD Rack Console Main-Menu-Page Keyboard Commands ( ): Navigate to the next field (Enter): To select an option (F3): Return to the main OSD menu (Esc): Exit OSD Language This allows you to select which language the OSD will display. You have eight languages to c...
Page 28 - Access List; Note: User name and password fields cannot be left blank.; Hot Key
26 Using your LCD Rack Console Access List This feature allows you to discretely specify the user access at a port level. Only the administrator can set up the access list. The column on the left lists the port names. The users are listed by their number (1 to 8). Navigate to the user and port, and ...
Page 30 - Sun Combo and Mac
28 Using your LCD Rack Console Sun Combo and Mac ® Key Mapping The keyboard does not support the Sun keypad to perform special functions in the Sun operating-system environment. When the LCD Rack Console is connected to a Sun server, the KVM Switch emulates the Sun keys using a set of key combinatio...
Page 31 - Updating Firmware
section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 29 Using your LCD Rack Console Updating Firmware The LCD Rack Console features flash-upgradeable firmware to ensure compatibility with the latest devices and servers. Firmware upgrades are free for the life of your LCD Rack Console. To update your firmware, download the appro...
Page 32 - Frequently Asked Questions; Q: How does the LCD Rack Console allow the user to switch; Q: What is the maximum video resolution that the LCD Rack
30 30 Frequently Asked Questions Q: Which operating systems does the LCD Rack Console support?A: The LCD Rack Console will support any operating system that runs on a PS/2 and USB platform. Operating systems include, but are not limited to, DOS; Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT, XP, 2003 Server, Vista; ...
Page 35 - Troubleshooting; USB
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 33 Troubleshooting The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port. • Tighten any loose cable connections. • If you are using a mouse driver that was included with your mouse, uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft mouse driver. • If the server is coming out of s...
Page 37 - Information; FCC Statement; DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR; CE Declaration of Conformity
Information 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 35 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: F1DC108B-SR, F1DC116B-SR, tto which th...
Page 38 - What will we do to correct problems?
Information 36 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty What this warranty covers. Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship. What the peri...
Page 39 - How state law relates to the warranty.
Information section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 37 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 40 - OmniView
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