Page 2 - User Manual; Control
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
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ......................................................................... 1 2. Overview ....................................................
Page 4 - ct; Introduction
11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n Introduction Package Contents se ct io n 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 ...
Page 5 - Feature Overview; • Quad-Bus Technology; Overview
2 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 purchas...
Page 7 - Equipment Requirements; Cables
4 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. O...
Page 8 - Operating System Requirements
5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 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 ® ...
Page 9 - Back View; Unit Display Diagrams; Front View
6 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 KV...
Page 10 - LCD Display Buttons
7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 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...
Page 11 - Specifications; Max. Number of Servers
8 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 OmniVie...
Page 12 - Installation; Cable Length Recommendations; For USB servers; Installing the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into a Server Rack; a) Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature; c) Mechanical Loading; d) Reliable Earthing
9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 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 R...
Page 13 - Installing the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch into
10 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.
Page 16 - Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM
13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 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 ...
Page 18 - NOTE: For USB Installation
15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n Installation Connecting Servers to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch (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...
Page 20 - DIP Switch Configuration Chart; BANK ADDRESS
17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n 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 U...
Page 21 - Adding additional units:; Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration
18 Installation Connecting the Daisy-Chain Cable Connecting the Daisy-Chain Cable: 3. Begin with BANK 00. Using the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D9402-XX), connect one end to the “Daisy-Chain OUT” port on the primary Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. 4. Connect the other end of the Daisy-Chain Cable to the “Da...
Page 22 - Connecting the servers:
19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 se ct io n Installation Connecting the Servers Connecting the servers: 6. Power on the KVM devices, in any order. You will see the port LEDs flash on and off and the seven-segment LEDs will light up, displaying a series of diagnostic codes, eventually stopping with the digits “XX”, ...
Page 23 - Powering up the Systems
20 Installation Powering up the Systems Powering up the Systems Once all cables have been connected, power up the connected servers in any order. The Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your server to boot up normally. The Rack-Mount Console KVM S...
Page 24 - Selecting a Server Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands; AutoScan Mode; Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch
21 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Selecting a Server Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands To send commands to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, the “Scroll Lock” (SL) key must be pressed twice within about half a second (you will hear a beep for confirmation). Next, input the key sequence for ...
Page 25 - Using the MultiView Feature
22 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Using the MultiView Feature Your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch is capable of allowing multiple users to view the same server simultaneously; however, only the first console to focus on that server will have control (be capable of input). When additional co...
Page 26 - Input and Navigation Features
se ct io n 23 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Input and Navigation Features • Clicking on the Group, Computer Name, or ID column headers sorts the list box entries in ascending order, by the column header selected. • Double-clicking on a server (computer) line will select that...
Page 27 - Main Page
24 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Main Page The “Main” page displays information regarding the current connected servers. At a glance, the user can view each server’s name, group name, port locations, connection status, and security mode. The “Main” page could also be used to navigate thro...
Page 29 - Setup Page
26 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Setup Page The “Setup” page is only available to the Admin user and is used to set the group name, server (computer) name, and server scan times. The scan time is dependent on the port being scanned, and is global (i.e. it’s independent of the console or u...
Page 30 - Scan Column; Admin
se ct io n 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Scan Column The “Scan” column displays the current setting for how long the console views each server during AutoScan. To change the viewing duration for a server, click in the desired cell. Scan Time and “Change All” Button The us...
Page 31 - User
28 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch User The User can switch between servers he or she has been given access to and can toggle the AutoScan function in the “Main” page. If the Guest account has been enabled by the Admin, the User logs off to Guest access. If the Admin has disabled the Guest ...
Page 32 - Passwords Page; Password Entry Fields
se ct io n 29 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Passwords Page The “Passwords” page allows the administrator to change user passwords, enable or disable user accounts, and set the AutoLogout time. NOTE: Only the administrator can change user passwords and settings. Password Entr...
Page 33 - AutoLogout Enable and Time
30 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch AutoLogout Enable and Time The AutoLogout feature logs-off the user after a specified period (1–99 minutes) of console inactivity. Generally, this will return the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch to Guest-level access, but if Guest access has been disabled, a...
Page 34 - Display Banner; Display Version Numbers
se ct io n 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Display Banner This check box enables a banner to be displayed for system events: pressing a front-panel button, powering-on the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, etc. The banner is either always displayed, or displayed for a configur...
Page 35 - Advanced Dialog Page
32 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Advanced Dialog Page Activating this button will take the user to the “Advanced Dialog” screen. Disable Viewing When “Disable Viewing” is checked, only another administrator may view channels occupied by the administrator. This function will be active by d...
Page 36 - Steal Control of this Host
se ct io n 33 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Steal Control of this Host This feature allows the KVM administrator to take full control of a host that is currently being used by other users. Restore Factory Defaults Selecting this button will reset ALL user-configurable settin...
Page 37 - Banner; Splash Screen
34 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Banner The banner, a small window that is displayed to inform the user of the console’s focus, appears as a line of text surrounded by a gray, 3-D frame. It displays the following information: • Group name• Host name• BANK and port in focus If multiple con...
Page 38 - The AutoUpdate; Updating Firmware; Installing the AutoUpdate application:
se ct io n 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch The AutoUpdate ™ Firmware Update Utility Updating Firmware The AutoUpdate application is designed to inspect your hardware and guide you through the process of updating the firmware (if necessary) on your Rack-Mount Console KVM Swi...
Page 39 - Connecting the server to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch:
36 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Connecting the server to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch: 1. Power on the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the flash port on your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch (the USB “B” connector) and the other end to the server’s...
Page 40 - Updating Devices via the Web
se ct io n 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch user needs to acquire the correct update file manually. NOTE: Before updating the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch, make sure that AutoScan is off and the OSD is not displayed on the console. This will reduce the level of extraneous a...
Page 42 - Updating your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Manually with a File
se ct io n 39 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch avoid using the server in ways that might interfere with the operations of the AutoUpdate application. If the update process is disturbed, the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch could become nonfunctional. If the update is interrupted, ...
Page 44 - Completing the Firmware Update; Completing a Standalone Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch
se ct io n 41 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch WARNING! Improper use of Advanced Mode could render your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch nonfunctional and incapable of receiving further updates. When the update is complete, the “Next” button will become active, allowing the user t...
Page 45 - Completing a Firmware Update on Multiple KVM Devices
42 Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Completing a Firmware Update on Multiple KVM Devices (Daisy-Chained) 1. Power-off ALL of the KVM devices in the daisy-chain. 2. Power-on ONE KVM device. 3. The internal components of the KVM device will be reprogrammed with the new code (this may take a fe...
Page 46 - Troubleshooting
43 se ct io n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Troubleshooting I’ve daisy-chained multiple KVM switches; now I want to add another console. What do I need to do to get it running? • If you want to add your console to a KVM switch that is already in your daisy-chain with its DIP switches set from 00 through 03, you sim...
Page 47 - Glossary; The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual.
44 Glossary The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual. AutoScan: A mode of operation where the KVM switch or KVM expander scans from one port to another, on an ongoing basis, as configured by the user. BANK: The address of a daisy-chained KVM switch or KVM expander (00–15, set b...
Page 49 - Information; FCC Statement; Declaration of Conformity with FCC Rules
Information 46 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 sole responsibility that the product: F1DC108C to which this declaration relates: Complies with Part 15 of t...
