Page 2 - TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Feature Overview . . ...
Page 3 - I N T R O D U C T I O N
I N T R O D U C T I O N Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-BusSeries KVM Switch with CAT5 Extension (the Switch). Our diverse line of KVMsolutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durableproducts at a competitive price. Designed to g...
Page 4 - Package Contents
2 I N T R O D U C T I O N This manual provides detailed information about your new Switch, from installationand operation to troubleshooting—in the unlikely event of a problem. From time totime, Belkin may release updates to this product; updated user information will beavailable from our website at...
Page 5 - O V E RV I E W; Feature Overview; CAT5 Extension Technology
3 O V E RV I E W Feature Overview Quad-Bus Technology Our proprietary way to enable multiple Switches to be daisy-chained together; Belkinquad-bus KVM products let you expand up to a maximum of four consoles tosimultaneously control up to 256 computers. CAT5 Extension Technology This included featur...
Page 7 - Equipment Requirements
5 O V E RV I E W Equipment Requirements To connect the Switch to each computer, a specialized Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISESeries Server Interface Module (F1DE101A-AP) and a CAT5 or CAT6 patch cable isrequired per computer. To connect multiple BANKs together, a specialized BelkinOmniView ENTERPRISE Qua...
Page 8 - Product Specifications
6 O V E RV I E W Product Specifications Part No.: F1DW116C, F1DW216C Power: 100-240VAC @ 47–63Hz, single phase, 0.25A @ 117VAC, 0.15A @ 240VAC Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 BANKs, including 4 consoles Max. Number of PCs: 16 per BANK = 256 total Keyboard Emulation: PS/2 & USB Mouse Emulation: PS/2 &...
Page 9 - Unit Display Diagrams; Front View with Fascia Flipped Down (F1DW216C)
O V E RV I E W Unit Display Diagrams Front View of the Switch (F1DW216C) Dual manualdirect-accessport selectors AutoScan button withLED to indicate AutoScanMode is active 7-segment LED for selectedBANK address identification(in daisy-chain mode) Console LED to indicatethat this BANK is a Primary con...
Page 10 - Front View with Fascia Flipped Down (F1DW116C)
O V E RV I E W PS/2 mouseconsole port USB Consoleports, Type A Video consoleports VGA IEC power connector Daisy-chainport, In Daisy-chainport, Out Power switch PS/2 keyboardconsole port Back View of the KVM Switch (F1DW216C) Console 1 Console 2 Flash-upgrade port,USB Type B BANK selectionDIP switch ...
Page 11 - I N STA L L AT I O N; Cable Length Recommendations; For USB Computers; Installing the Switch into a Server Rack
9 I N STA L L AT I O N Pre-Configuration The enclosure of the Switch is designed for desktop or rack-mount configuration. TheSwitch is rack-mountable in standard 19-inch server racks. Rack-mount hardware isincluded with these Switches for a sturdy rack installation. Anti-skid feet areincluded for st...
Page 12 - Standalone Switch Installation; Connecting Computers to the Switch; Initial switch position for video compensation
1. Remove the brackets from the box. 2. Align the bracket with the front of the Switch for flush installation in your rack. 3. Attach the bracket to the side of your Switch with the screws provided. 4. Mount the Switch to the rack rail assembly. *** Cautions and Warnings *** Before attempting to con...
Page 13 - Connect the Console
11 I N STA L L AT I O N 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for each additional computer you wish to connect. Connect the Console 1. Set BANK address (The BANK address is preset to zero at the factory). 2. Connect the monitor to the Switch. Attach your monitor cable to the HDDB15female port on the back of t...
Page 15 - BANK ADDRESS; DIP Switch Configuration Chart
13 I N STA L L AT I O N 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...
Page 17 - Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration; Connecting the Computers:
15 I N STA L L AT I O N Connecting the Daisy-Chain Cable:5. Begin with BANK 00. Using the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D9402-XX), connect one endto the “Daisy-Chain OUT” port on the first Switch. 6. Connect the other end of the Daisy-Chain Cable to the “Daisy-Chain IN” port ofthe next Switch. Note: It does ...
Page 18 - Powering Up the Systems
16 I N STA L L AT I O N 9. If the primary BANK is set to address 00, the KVM administrator must configurethe Switch for daisy-chain usage. To do this, take the following steps: (Note: You may see lines across some of the consoles, which is normal since it is in aninvalid configuration until the “Dai...
Page 19 - U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H; Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors
17 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H Now that you have connected your consoles and computers to your Switch, it is ready for use. You can select connected computers by the direct-access port selectors, located onthe front panel of the Switch, hot key commands, or the On-Screen Display. Selecting a Compute...
Page 20 - Daisy-Chain Configuration
18 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H Daisy-Chain Configuration • The 7-segment display of a secondary Switch will always display its BANK address. All other buttons and LEDs on secondary BANKs will be disabled. Static Mode (Idle) • The 7-segment LEDs will display the current BANK ID.• The Port Selection a...
Page 21 - Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands
19 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands To send commands to the Switch, the Scroll Lock (SL) key must be pressed twice withinabout half a second (you will hear a beep for confirmation); then, input the keysequence for the specific command (you will have ap...
Page 22 - Using the AutoScan Function from the Front Panel; Using the MultiView Feature
20 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H Using the AutoScan Function from the Front Panel Pressing the AutoScan button on the Switch activates it. In AutoScan Mode, theSwitch remains focused on one port for a configured interval (1–99 seconds), beforetoggling to the next port. AutoScan Mode • AutoScan Mode wi...
Page 23 - IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display Menu Control
21 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display Menu Control The IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) is intended to have a look andfeel similar to popular Windows-based operating systems for PCs. To activateIntelliView, press on “Scroll Lock + Scroll Lock + space bar...
Page 25 - The Main Page
23 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H The Main Page The Main page displays information regarding the current connected severs. At aglance, the user can view the server’s group, computer name, port locations, connection status, and security mode. The Main page could also be used to navigatethrough the conne...
Page 26 - Mouse Column
24 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H Mouse Column The mouse column displays the status of the current mouse connection, and isupdated in real time. If the connection to the computer is via a PS/2 cable, a smallmouse icon is displayed. If the mouse connection to the computer is via USB, theUSB trident symb...
Page 27 - The Setup Page
25 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H The Setup Page The Setup page is only available to the Admin user and is used to set the group name,computer name, and computer scan times. The scan time is dependent on the portbeing scanned, and is global (i.e. it’s independent of the console or user). While scantime...
Page 28 - Console Column
26 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H Scan Time and “Change All” ButtonThe user can reset the scan time for all computers by entering a value from 1–99 inthe edit box and clicking on the “Change All” button. The user will be asked to confirmthe action before the new time is applied. Console Column The cons...
Page 29 - Group Column
27 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H Group Column The Group column displays the name of the group to which the computer has beenassigned. The computer list can be sorted on this field by clicking the mouse onthe column header. Computer Name Column The Computer Name column displays the name of each connect...
Page 31 - Options Page
29 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H Broadcast PasswordsThis check box forces all other consoles to overwrite all of their user passwords withthe passwords contained in the current console. This makes it simple for the administrator to synchronize the passwords of all consoles (e.g. when adding a newconso...
Page 34 - Error Messages and Dialogs
32 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H Error Messages and Dialogs From time to time, it will be necessary to display messages to the user indicatingerrors or requesting simple answers to questions. These pop-up screens use thefamiliar format of title bar and window body, which contains the text of the messa...
Page 35 - The AutoUpdate Firmware Update Utility; Updating Firmware; Installing the AutoUpdate application:
33 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H The AutoUpdate Firmware Update Utility Updating Firmware The AutoUpdate application is designed to inspect your hardware and guide youthrough the process of updating the firmware (if necessary) on your Switch.AutoUpdate downloads are available by calling Belkin Tech Su...
Page 37 - Updating Devices via the Web
35 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H Updating Devices via the Web When you start the AutoUpdate application, it searches your computer for devicesthat support the update process. It also automatically connects to the Web andsearches for available updates for the devices that are found. When the applicatio...
Page 39 - Updating your KVM Manually with a File from a Local Disk
37 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H When the update is started, a dialog pops up, displaying the file transfer progressfor each sub-device, and for the Switch, as a whole. If multiple devices have beenselected, the dialog remains up and repeats the update process for each device.When the update is comple...
Page 42 - Completing the Firmware Update
40 U S I N G YO U R SW I T C H Completing the Firmware Update The Switch needs to be power-cycled (or reset) after a successful download, so thatit can program its internal components. The update process will not be completeuntil the device has been power-cycled. Warning! If the update process faile...
Page 43 - T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
41 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I’ve daisy-chained multiple Switches; now I want to add another console. Whatdo I need to do to get it running? • If you want to add your console to a Switch that is already in your daisy-chain with its DIP switches set from 00 through 01, you simply have to connect ...
Page 44 - G L O S SA RY
42 G L O S SA RY The following definitions are used throughout the 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 (0–15, set by the DIP switch). Console: The all-in-on...
Page 46 - FCC Statement; I N F O R M AT I O N
44 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our soleresponsibility that the products: F1DW116CF1DW216C to which this declaration relates:Comply with Part 15 of the FCC ...