Belkin F1DC108B-SR, F1DC1XXB-SR, F1DC116B-SR User Manual

OmniView® LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch
User Manual
F1DC108B-SR F1DC116B-SR
Table of Contents
3. Installation .......................................................................................10
Conne ct ing the LCD Rack Co nsole with Mu lt iple
Powering Up the Systems ..........................................................18
4. Using your LCD Rack Console ............................................................19
Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot-Key Commands ..............20
On-Screen Display (OSD) ...........................................................22
Keyboard Hot-Key-Command Shortcuts .....................................27
Sun Combo and Mac Key Mapping ............................................. 28
Updating Firmware ..................................................................... 29
6. Troubleshooting ................................................................................32
7. Glossary ............................................................................................34
8. Information .......................................................................................35
Introduction
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 to give you control over multiple servers, the LCD Rack Console provides an excellent solution for the server administrator. It outperforms any other rack console with KVM switch on the market. Engineered to work with the most advanced server room and laboratory environments, this LCD Rack Console offers:
• Single-rail system with 1U compact design
• Video resolution support of up to 1280x1024
• PS/2 and USB support for input devices
• On-Screen Display (OSD)
• Daisy-chain capability with other Belkin PRO switches (up to 256 servers)
• Security
• Flash-upgradeable firmware
• Dual-port micro-cabling (PS/2 cable kits sold separately)
• Belkin 2-Year Warranty
• Free technical support
• 17-inch LCD
This User Manual will provide details about your new LCD Rack Console, 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 LCD Rack Console packaging.
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In
PRO3 KVM Switch. We appreciate your business and have confidence that you
will soon see for yourself why Belkin is the number-one-selling brand in KVM switches worldwide.
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Introduction
Package Contents
Console
DB9-to-RJ11 Serial
Flash Cable
Bracket KitLCD Rack
12V DC,
3A Power Supply
Quick Installation
Guide
Bracket Screws
User Manual
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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 feature allows you to set your LCD Rack Console to scan and monitor the activities of all connected servers, one by one. The time interval allotted for each server can be adjusted through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
• Video Resolution
The LCD Rack Console supports video resolutions of up to 1280x1024@65Hz.
• Security
Allows you to specify user names and passwords to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the OSD and KVM Switch.
• Dedicated Daisy-Chain Port
Up to 16 KVM switches can be daisy-chained together using dedicated ports, so you can easily expand your KVM configuration as your server environment grows.
• On-Screen Display (OSD)
The OSD feature simplifies server management by allowing you to assign individual names to each connected server throughout the system. It provides a visual means of switching between servers and assigning the hot-key scheme. The OSD can also be set up to support regional languages.
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• Flash Upgrade
Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to install the latest firmware on your LCD Rack Console. This enables your KVM Switch to maintain consistent compatibility with the latest devices and servers. Firmware upgrades are free for the life of your LCD Rack Console and can be downloaded from Belkin’s
support website at www.belkin.com/support.
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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)
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Belkin Daisy-Chain Cable: F1D108-CBL-XX (-XX denotes length in feet)
Note: Product codes and availability may vary.
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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.x
• Mac OS® X and above (with USB support)
• SunTM Solaris
Keyboards
• PS/2-compatible
• USB-compatible
• Supports 101-/102-/104-key keyboards
Mice
• PS/2- and USB-compatible mice having 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons
• PS/2- and USB-compatible wireless or optical mice
Monitors
• CRT
• LCD (with VGA support)
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Unit Display Diagrams
Front View of the OmniView LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch:
Fold-Down Handle
LCD Front-Panel Controls
105-Key Keyboard (PS/2)
Touch Pad (PS/2)
On/off switch Menu/select
Key-Locking Mechanism
TFT/LCD Active-Matrix Color Panel
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LED status
light
Up Down Left Right Auto adjust/return
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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
SCSI-50 dual-host ports
Daisy-chain out
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DC power jack
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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
(256 servers max. via daisy-chaining)
Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support)
Max. Resolution: Up to 1280x1024 @ 65Hz
Keyboard Input: PS/2 (miniDIN6), USB (Type A)
Mouse Input: PS/2 (miniDIN6), USB (Type A)
Monitor Port: VGA (HDDB15 female)
CPU Ports: SCSI-50
Daisy-Chain Ports: DB25 female
Flash-Upgrade Port: RJ11
Operating Temp: 32° to 104° F (0~40° C)
Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (20~60° C)
Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing
Warranty: 2 years
Dimensions: 23.5 x 17.5 x 1.75 in.
(597mm x 444.5mm x 44.5mm)
Weight: (F1DC108B-SR) 33.0 lbs. (15.0kg.) (F1DC116B-SR) 34.1 lbs. (15.5kg.)
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Installation
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 Requirements: For PS/2 Servers:
VGA signals transmit best up to 25 feet (7.6m). Beyond that length, the
probability of video degradation increases. For this reason, Belkin recommends that the length of the cables between the LCD Rack Console and the connected
servers does not exceed 25 feet (7.6m).
For USB Servers:
USB signals can be transmitted up to 15 feet (4.5m) between the LCD Rack
Console and server. Beyond that length, the probability of USB-signal failure is likely, and may cause the device to fail.
Note: The Belkin OmniView CAT5 Extender, F1D084 (PS/2) and F1D086U (USB),
may be used to extend your console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to 300 feet (91m).
Cautions and Warnings!
Avoid placing cables near fluorescent lights, air-conditioning equipment, or machines that create electrical noise (e.g., vacuum cleaners).
Before attempting to connect anything to the LCD Rack Console or your servers, ensure that everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables while
servers are powered on may cause irreversible damage of the servers and/or the
LCD Rack Console. Belkin is not responsible for damage caused in this way.
You are now ready to begin installation of your LCD Rack Console. The following sections (pages 11–13) provide complete instructions for the hardware setup of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108B-SR, F1DC116B-SR).
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