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F1DE108B
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Belkin F1DE108B User Manual

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™
OmniView
8-Port KVM Switch
with Quad-Bus Video Technology
ENTERPRISE Series
F1DE108B
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction Overview
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unit Display Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation
Pre-Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Standalone KVM Switch—Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Multiple KVM Switches—Installation (Daisy-Chaining) . . . . . . . .15
Using Your KVM Switch
Powering up the Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors . . . . . . 19
Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands . . . . 22
AutoScan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
IntelliView On-Screen Display Menu Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Series 8-Port KVM Switch with Quad-Bus Video Technology (the KVM Switch). Our diverse line of KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at a competitive price. Designed to give you control over multiple computers and servers from one console, Belkin offers an ENTERPRISE Series OmniView KVM solution suitable for all enterprise configurations.
Belkin has designed and developed this KVM Switch with the server administrator in mind. The result is the OmniView ENTERPRISE Series KVM Switch, designed to outperform any other switch on the market. The KVM Switch is engineered to work with the most advanced server room and laboratory environments, offering:
• PS/2 and USB mix-and-match support for input and output devices
• High video-resolution support (400MHz: up to 2048x1536@85Hz)
• Multi-console support
• IntelliView graphical On-Screen-Display (OSD)
• Computer and group naming
• Multilevel security
• Computer connection status and diagnosis
• Intuitive active-port indicators
• Direct-access port selectors
• Flash-upgradeable firmware
• Dual-port connectors (cables sold separately)
• Belkin Five-Year Warranty
• Free technical support This manual will provide details about your new ENTERPRISE Series Switch, from installation and operation to troubleshootingæin the unlikely event of a problem.
For quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in your KVM Switch packaging.
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Enterprise Series KVM Switch. We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will soon see for yourself why over 1 million Belkin OmniView products are being used worldwide.
Package Contents:
• OmniView ENTERPRISE Series 8-Port KVM Switch with Quad-Bus
Video Technology
• Rack-Mount Brackets with Screws
• User Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
• IEC Power Supply Cord
• Registration Card
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OVERVIEW
Select Mode The mode of operation a daisy-chained KVM
Switch enters when it receives the first button press from the front panel, in Static mode. Select mode allows the user to select BANKs, hosts, etc. with the next button press.
On-Screen Display (OSD) A graphical user interface that can be used to
control and configure the KVM Switch.
Human Interface Device (HID) A USB device class that includes keyboards
and mice.
Control In terms of switching between ports, control
means that the Console is capable of sending input to the computer; requires that the Console also has “focus” on the port, and is “viewing” it.
View In terms of switching between ports,
“viewing” means that the Console is receiving video from the computer. Viewing requires that the Console also has “focus” on the port.
OVERVIEW
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The following definitions are used throughout the manual:
KVM or KVM Switch A keyboard, video, and mouse switch. Port Receptacle in the KVM Switch for plugging in
a computer or input device.
BANK The address of a KVM when used in a
daisy-chain configuration (BANK numbers range from 0 to 15); typically set by adjusting the DIP Switch to the appropriate setting.
Console The keyboard, video monitor, and mouse. Console Ports The connectors on the back of the KVM
Switch for connection of the Console.
Daisy-Chaining The process of connecting multiple KVM
Switches together in a sequence with cables. Daisy-chaining allows the KVM Switches to interact with each other to expand control over servers.
Primary Switch A KVM Switch with a Console attached to it
and set to BANK address 0–3.
Secondary Switch Switches not assigned as “Primary Switch”
that are connected in a daisy-chained KVM configuration. These are set to BANK addresses 4–15 and do not have a Console connected directly to them.
Standalone A single KVM Switch configured to function
independently of other KVMs.
AutoScan A mode of operation where the KVM Switch
sequentially monitors all attached servers.
Static Mode The KVM Switch’s predominant mode of
operation, into which the KVM enters whenever it has not received a button press for at least five seconds.
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OVERVIEW
AutoUpdate
™
Our exclusive AutoUpdate system and flash-upgradeable firmware allow you to obtain the latest firmware upgrades for your KVM Switch, when necessary. This enables your KVM Switch to maintain consistent compatibility with the latest devices and computers. Firmware updates are free for the life of your KVM Switch. Refer to the enclosed AutoUpdate instruction document, or visit us at belkin.com for complete update information and support.
Direct-Access Port Selectors
Located conveniently on the front panel of the KVM Switch, direct-access port selectors allow for simple, manual port selection. Each button controls a port.
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Display
The LED display on the front panel of the KVM Switch functions as a status monitor. An LED above each direct-access port selector lights to indicate that the Console currently controls the corresponding server.
7-Segment LED Display
In standalone mode, the 7-segment LED display indicates the port that has been selected. When daisy-chaining multiple KVM Switches together, the 7-segment LED displays the BANK address number. During the computer-selection process, the 7-segment LED will briefly indicate the BANK that is being selected; this allows the user to select any computer directly from the front panel.
OVERVIEW
FEATURE OVERVIEW
PS/2 and USB Mix-and-Match Keyboard
The KVM Switch enables you to use either USB or PS/2-type keyboard and mouse to control computers via either their USB or PS/2 interfaces.
Video Resolution
The KVM Switch offers support for video resolutions up to 2048x1536@85Hz through a 400MHz video bandwidth.
Multi-Console Support
By daisy-chaining additional KVM Switches to the Primary Console, the number of users can expand up to as many as four consoles. All four users can simultaneously control up to 128 computers when used with the 8-Port KVM Switch, or as many as 256 when using the 16-Port KVM Switch.
IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) with Mouse Support
IntelliView simplifies server management by allowing you to assign individual names to each connected server throughout the system. Groups of computers can also be created, allowing you to efficiently organize your enterprise. IntelliView also provides a visual means of switching between computers, enables the user to check computer connection status, offers multilevel security, and enables the time interval to be adjusted for the AutoScan function.
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, selecting one computer from as many as 128 computers is instantaneous.
AutoScan
The AutoScan feature allows you to set your KVM Switch to scan and monitor the activities of all computers connected to the KVM—one by one. The time interval allotted for each computer can be defined or adjusted through the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
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OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
UNIT DISPLAY DIAGRAMS
Front View of the KVM Switch
Direct-access port selectors
PS/2 Console ports
USB Console ports, Type-A
Video Console port
4 high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style server ports, each supporting 2 computers
IEC power connector
Flash-upgrade port, USB Type-B
BANK selection DIP Switch
Daisy-chain port, In
Daisy-chain port, Out
Reset button
LEDs for active-port identification
Manual BANK scroll buttons
7-segment LED for selected BANK address identification
lluminated AutoScan button to indicate AutoScan mode status
LED to indicate that the BANK is a Primary Switch and has a Console connected
LED to indicate that the KVM Switch is in shift mode (accessing BANKs 9–16)
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Cables
To connect to the KVM Switch, each server requires a specialized Belkin ENTERPRISE Series Dual-Port KVM Cable. One Dual-Port KVM Cable connects two servers per KVM port.
OmniView ENTERPRISE Series Dual-Port KVM Cables
F1D9400-XX PS/2 style; 6, 10, 15, and 25 ft. F1D9401-XX USB style; 6 and 12 ft. F1D9402-XX Daisy-Chain Cable (-XX denotes length in feet)
Operating Systems
OmniView ENTERPRISE Series KVM Switches are for use with computers running:
Platforms
• Windows®95/98/2000/Me/NT®/XP
• Red Hat
®
Linux®7.0, 7.1, 7.2 and other Linux distributions
• Novell
®
NetWare®5.x, 6.x
• Apple
®
Macintosh®products (requires USB support or the OmniView
Mac Adapter
™
F1D080)
Keyboards
• Supports most PS/2 keyboards, and USB keyboards (up to 104 keys)
Mice
• Supports most PS/2 and USB mice, including Microsoft
®
IntelliMouse
®
Monitor
• VGA
• SVGA
• MultiSync
®
console
USB
flash
bank select
reset
PS/2
daisy chain OUT
daisy chain IN
CPU 01/02 CPU 03/04 CPU 05/06 CPU 07/08
90-264 VAC. 47-63 Hz
1 2 3 4
Back View of the KVM Switch
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INSTALLATION
3. Attach the bracket to the side of your KVM Switch with the Phillips
screws provided. (See Fig. 1)
4. Mount the KVM Switch to the rack rail assembly.
Note: If this KVM Switch will be daisy-chained to another Switch, set the BANK address prior to installing on a rack. Refer to the section in this User Manual labeled “Multiple KVM Switch—Installation (Daisy-Chaining)”.
*** Cautions and Warnings ***
Before attempting to connect anything to the KVM Switch or your server(s), please ensure that all KVM Switches and servers are powered off.Belkin Components is not responsible for damage caused by these actions.
INSTALLATION
PRE-CONFIGURATION
The enclosure of the KVM Switch is designed for standalone or rack-mount configuration. The 8-Port KVM Switches are natively rack-mountable in standard 19-inch server racks. Rack-mount hardware is included with these Switches for a sturdy rack installation.
Consider the following when deciding where to place the KVM Switch:
• Whether or not you intend to use the direct-access port selectors;
• The lengths of the cables attached to your keyboard, monitor, and mouse;
• The location of your computers in relation to your console; and
• The lengths of the cables you use to connect your computers to the KVM Switch.
Cable Distance Recommendations
For PS/2 computers
We recommend that PS/2 cable length be limited to 25 feet for best video performance. Beyond that length, the probability of video degradation increases.
For USB computers
We recommend that USB cable length be limited to 12 feet for best performance. Beyond 12 feet, the probability of signal failure is likely, and this may cause the device to fail.
Installing the KVM Switch into a Server Rack
OmniView ENTERPRISE Series 8-Port KVM Switches include adjustable mounting brackets ideal for installation in 19-inch racks. The mounting brackets feature three adjustable positions that allow the front panel to mount flush to your rack-mounted servers and rack rails, or extended past the front of the rails.
1. Remove the adjustable brackets from the box.
2. Determine how far you would like the KVM Switch to protrude from
the rack and select a bracket-hole scheme.
Fig. 1
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INSTALLATION
STANDALONE KVM SWITCH—INSTALLATION
This section provides complete instructions for the hardware setup of a single KVM Switch (F1DE108B).
Before you begin, determine the type of connection that will be used to connect the computer to the KVM Switch on each port and select the appropriate KVM cable.
Connecting Computers to the Switch (PS/2 Connection)
1. Using the OmniView ENTERPRISE Series Dual-Port PS/2 Style KVM Cable (F1D9400-XX), connect the high-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector to the next free KVM port, starting with the port for the first two computers (for best results, screw the connectors into the KVM Switch and the server, when possible).
2. Connect the VGA and PS/2 connectors of your KVM cable to the server (make sure that you connect the keyboard and mouse cables to the correct ports on your server).
3. Repeat steps 1 through 2 for each additional server you wish to connect.
INSTALLATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Part No.: F1DE108B Power: 100-240VAC @ 47–63Hz, single phase Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 BANKs Max Number of PCs: 8 per BANK (F1DE108B), 128 total Keyboard Emulation: PS/2 & USB Mouse Emulation: PS/2 & USB Monitors Supported: VGA, SVGA, MultiSync, LCD monitors that accept
analog input Max Resolution: 2048x1536@85Hz Bandwidth: 400MHz Keyboard Input: 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2), USB Type-A Mouse Input: 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2), USB Type-A Computer Ports: High-density, 50-pin, SCSI 2-style connector
(requires Belkin ENTERPRISE Series Dual-Port KVM
Cable F1D9400-X or F1D9401-XX) VGA Port: 15-pin HDDB type Port LED Indicators: 8 Enclosure: Metal enclosure with high-impact plastic faceplate Dimensions: 17 (width) x 1.75 (height) x 7.5 (length) inches
(431.8 x 44.5 x 190.5mm) Weight: 9.2 lbs. (4173g) Operating Temp.: 32° to 104° F (0~40° C) Storage Temp.: -4° to 140° F (-20~60° C) Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing Maximum Altitude: 10,000 feet
Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
PS/2 connection
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