Belkin F1DZ104T, F1DZ102T User Manual

OmniView

Control up to four computers from one PS/2 console

KVM Switch

User Manual

SE Plus Series

F1DZ102T
F1DZ104T

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Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView SE Plus Series
KVM Switch (the Switch). Our diverse line of KVM solutions exemplifies the
Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at a
reasonable price. Designed to give you control over multiple computers and
servers from one console, the Switch comes in a variety of capacities
suitable for all configurations, large or small.

Belkin has designed and developed this KVM Switch with the server
administrator in mind. The result is the OmniView SE Plus Series KVM
Switch, which surpasses any other switch on the market. The Switch is
engineered to work with the most secure IA computing environments,
offering enhanced security, intuitive port indicators, direct-access port­selection buttons, higher video resolution support, and flash-upgradeable
firmware. The Switch also comes with an unparalleled Belkin Five-Year
Warranty.

This manual will provide details about your new 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 the packaging.

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SE Plus 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 in use worldwide.

Package Contents

•OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch

• DB25-to-RJ45 Parallel Flash Cable

•User Manual

• Quick Installation Guide

• 12V DC, 1A AC Power Supply

• Registration Card

INTRODUCTION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Overview

Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Unit Display Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installation

Pre-Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Step-by-Step Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Single KVM Switch Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting Multiple KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining) . . . . . . . . . .14

Powering Up the Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Using Your Switch

Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors . . . . . . . .18

Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands . . . . . . .18

AutoScan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Warranty, FCC, CE, ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

OVERVIEW

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Direct-Access Port Selectors

Direct-access port selectors, located conveniently on the front face
of the Switch, allow for simple, manual port-selection. Each button
controls a port. The BANK scroll buttons located on the front panel
of the Switch let you select daisy-chained switches. Each scroll
button corresponds to a daisy-chained switch. You can add more
ports to your KVM configuration by connecting SE Plus Series KVM
Switches, up to a maximum total of four switches to support as
many as 16 computers.

LED Display

An LED display on the face of the Switch serves as a status monitor. An
LED next to each direct-access port selector lights to indicate that the
console currently controls the corresponding computer. As a port selector
is pushed, the LED next to it will light up. A flashing port LED indicates
that there is no computer connected to that port.

7-Segment LED Display

When daisy-chaining multiple KVM Switches together, the 7-segment LED
display serves as a quick indicator of the selected BANK.

OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switches allow you to control up to a
maximum of 16 computers with one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. They
support PS/2 input devices (keyboard and mouse) as well as VGA, SVGA,
XGA, and XGA-2 video.

It supports both PS/2 and USB output. This enables cross-platform control
over PCs and USB-based computers including USB Sun™ workstations and
Mac® computers.

Feature Overview

Enhanced Security

Directly routes input and output signals to each individual computer,
preventing unintended information exchange.

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 16 computers is instantaneous. For
a listing of complete hot key instructions and commands, see page 18.

AutoScan

The AutoScan feature allows you to set your Switch to scan and monitor
the activities of all operating computers connected to the Switch—one
by one. The time interval allotted for each computer is 10 seconds. For
complete instructions on AutoScan usage, please refer to page 20.

Video Resolution

Through a 400MHz bandwidth, the Switch supports video resolutions of
up to 2048x1536@85Hz. To preserve signal integrity at these higher
resolutions, your Switch requires 75-Ohm coaxial VGA cabling.

Flash Upgrade

Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to obtain the latest firmware
upgrades for your Switch. This enables your Switch to maintain consistent
compatibility with the latest devices and computers. Firmware upgrades
are free for the life of your Switch. Refer to the flash upgrade instructions
on page 20 or visit us at belkin.com for complete upgrade information
and support.

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Equipment Requirements

Cables

To connect to the Switch, each PS/2 computer requires one VGA cable,
one PS/2 keyboard cable, and one PS/2 mouse cable. Keyboard and mouse
cables must have PS/2 male-to-PS/2 male connectors. Each USB computer
requires one VGA cable and one USB A-to-B cable.

Video resolution support of up to 2048x1536@85Hz requires use of a
75-Ohm coaxial VGA cable to preserve signal integrity. VGA cables must
have HDDB15 female-to-HDDB15 male connectors.

Belkin highly recommends that you use OmniView All-In-One Cables.
These cables offer the highest quality possible to ensure optimal data
transmission. All-In-One Cables are molded together for a clean and
organized setup, and include PC99 color-coded connectors for easy
identification and connection. The PRO Series Plus Cables include an
industry-standard, 14-pin, coaxial VGA cable; nickel-plated connectors for
high-resolution applications; double-shielded cabling to reduce EMI/RFI;
strain-relief construction for added durability; and ferrite bead for noise
immunity. The Gold Series Cables have a custom, 15-pin, coaxial VGA
cable and gold-plated connectors for superior clarity, connectivity, and
error-free data transmission. OmniView Cables are available in both USB
and PS/2 connector types. The following cables are recommended for your
OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch:

OmniView All-In-One PRO Series Plus
F3X1105-XX (PS/2 Style)
F3X1962-XX (USB Style)

OmniView All-In-One Gold Series

F3X1835-XX-GLD (PS/2 Style)
F3X1895-XX-GLD (USB Style)

(-XX denotes the length in feet)

Operating Systems

OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switches are for use on CPUs using:

Platforms

• Windows® 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT®, XP

• DOS

• Turbolinux® and all Linux® distributions

• Novell® NetWare® 4.x/5.x

• Mac® OS (with USB support)

Keyboards

• Supports 101-/102-/104-/107-key keyboards

Mice

• Microsoft® system-compatible PS/2 or PS/2 & USB combo mice
(with PS/2 adapter) having 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons

• Microsoft system-compatible PS/2 wireless or optical mice

Monitor

• VGA

• SVGA

• MultiSync

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Unit Display Diagrams

Slave Input

Master Input/Slave Output

Direct-access
port selector

LED for selected port
identification

Manual BANK scroll
buttons

7-segment LED for
selected BANK identification

AutoScan button

Master Input/Slave Output

Console VGA

Computer VGA port

Console PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports

Computer PS/2
mouse/keyboard ports

Computer USB port

DC power jack

Flash upgrade port

Slave Input

The Back of the OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch:

The Front of the OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch:

The Side of the OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch:

BANK DIP switch

FLASH DIP switch

BANK

1

2

3456 1234

ON

FLASH

ON