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Belkin OmniView F1DP116G User's Manual
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1. ULL Iu L To add a keyboard sequence 1 n the quick access toolbar click 2 Click Add Remove The Special Key Manager box will appear see Fig 16 Special Key Add Predefined Record New OK Fig 16 Special Key Manager Box Using the Switch from a Remote Console Click Add Predefined A list of sequences will appear Select the desired sequence and click OK The sequence will appear in the Special Key Manager box Click OK The sequence will now appear in the Keyboard Key Sequence list To record a keyboard sequence 1 mi cac UN Du In the quick access toolbar click Click Add Remove The Special Key Manager box will appear Click Record New The Add Special Key box will appear see Fig 17 Assign a name to the key sequence in the Label box Click Start Recording then click your mouse cursor on the recording window Press the desired keys The keys will appear in the box Click Stop Recording Click OK to complete and save the sequence Lick Start Recording to record your macro Click Stop Recording to finish Start Hecording Cancel Fig 17 Add Special Key Box 51 UOlI 29S 52 Video Configuration and Settings Refresh You may need to refresh the video image when changing the display attributes of a target server To refresh the video settings 1 n the quick access toolbar click
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3. Problem changed the LAN settings to a static IP address but cannot get into the web interface through the new IP address Solution e Make sure you uncheck the Enable DHCP box e Check whether the computer you are using to access the web interface has an IP address in the same domain as the new IP address to which you set your Switch e Refresh your browser or clear your browser s cache 75 16 Glossary The following definitions are used throughout this User 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 switch 00 15 set by the DIP switch Client Computer The computer being used to access the Switch remotely over a TCP IP connection Console The all in one term for the keyboard video monitor and mouse connected to a KVM switch Console Port Receptors for the console to connect to the KVM switch Control When discussing switching between ports control means that the console is capable of sending input to the server Control requires that the console also has focus on the port and is viewing it DDC Short for Display Data Channel a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter Using DDC a monitor can inform a computer s video card about its properties such as maximum resolution and color depth to ensure that the user is presented wit
4. 1 Open Internet Explorer or similar in the background 2 In the quick access toolbar click 3 Select Auto video adjust The process will take a few seconds If the process runs for more than three seconds there may be an abnormal noise level Check the video cable and verify that no dynamic video application is running on the target server s desktop Perform this procedure where necessary for each target server or new screen resolution 53 uUOlI 2eS 54 Performance Settings Bandwidth You can adjust the bandwidth settings on the Switch to give you the desired compression and color support levels for your remote sessions To change the bandwidth settings 1 n the quick access toolbar click on The Performance Settings box will appear see Fig 19 Performance Bandwidth Compression Colors Adaptive GA Medium Hia Custom Cancel Fig 19 Performance Settings Box 2 Select one of the following bandwidth options Adaptive Automatically adapts to the best compression and colors based on activity Low Provides high compression and 16 color support Medium Provides medium compression and 256 color support Medium is recommended when accessing the Switch over an Internet connection High Provides low compression and high 16 bit color support This setting provides optimal performance when working on a LAN Custom Allows you to select your own compression and c
5. PS 2 style F1DP101A AU USB style F1DP101A AL Legacy Sun miniDIN8 style F1DP101A AP 8PK PS 2 style 8 pack Note Product codes and availability may vary E Wy A3L791 XX YYY A3L850 XX Y YY A3L980 XX Y YY F1D108 CBL XX Cables Belkin highly recommends you use Belkin Category 5e FastCAT5e or Category 6 Patch Cables for your SMB KVM over IP Switch to help ensure the superior performance of your video These Cables offer the highest quality possible to ensure optimal data and video transmission Belkin UTP Patch Cables A3L791 XX YYY CAT5e A3L850 XX YYY FastCAT 5e A3L980 XX YYY CAT6 Note Use CAT6 solid cables for optimal video at longer lengths To connect multiple Switches together a custom Belkin OmniView Daisy Chain Cable is required OmniView Daisy Chain Cable F1D108 CBL XX XX denotes length in feet YYY denotes color Note Product codes and availability may vary System Requirements Operating System OS Platforms The SMB KVM over IP Switch is compatible with CPUs running on but not limited to the following OS platforms e Windows NT 2000 XP Server 2003 Microsoft DOS 5 x and above e Red Hat Linux 8 x and above e Sun e Novell 5 x e Solaris 8 x and above Keyboards e PS 2 compatible Mice e PS 2 compatible with 2 3 4 or 5 buttons e PS 2 compatible wireless and optical mice Monitors e CRT and LCD with VGA support Remote Console
6. The Restore Factory Settings page will appear see Fig 9 2 Check the Preserve Network Settings box if you would like to preserve the network settings 3 Click Restore Maintenance gt Restore factory settings Restore factory settings Warren AB Gece Gata will be 105 Are you Sure Preserve Network Semngs F Fig 9 Restore Factory Settings Page Logging Out To exit the Configuration page and close the session click Nt NN Only one administrator can log into the Configuration area at a time An idle timeout of 30 minutes terminates the session Using the Switch from a Remote Console Starting a Remote Session To start a remote session 1 At a client computer open Internet Explorer version 6 0 or above and type the Switch s IP address https IP address When the Login screen appears type in your user name and password and click Login By default the user name is admin and the password is SMBremote both are case sensitive If it is your first time connecting you will be prompted to install the Belkin certificate and the Microsoft ActiveX control You must have administrator privileges on your client computer to install the ActiveX control The screen of the currently selected server on the Switch will appear The quick access toolbar will also appear on the right side of the screen If the target server is currently being accessed by another user a dialog box will appear giving you
7. are in conformity with Emissions Standard EN55022 and with Immunity Standard EN55024 LVP EN61000 3 2 and EN61000 3 3 ICES This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Belkin Corporation Limited 2 Year Product Warranty What this warranty covers Belkin Corporation warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design assembly material or workmanship What the period of coverage is Belkin Corporation warrants the Belkin product for two years What will we do to correct problems Product Warranty Belkin will repair or replace at its option any defective product free of charge except for shipping charges for the product What is not covered by this warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin Corporation for inspection upon Belkin s request at the sole expense of the purchaser or if Belkin Corporation determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed altered in any way or tampered with The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God other than lightning such as flood earthquake war vandalism theft normal use wear and tear erosion depletion obsolescence abuse damage due to low voltage disturbances i e brownouts or sags non authorized program or system equipment modifi
8. 2 Select Refresh or press Crl R ER eer Refresh Manual video adjust Auto video adjust Manual Video Adjust You may want to manually adjust video to fine tune the target server video settings to adapt to a noisy environment or a non standard VGA signal or when using a full screen DOS CLI mode To adjust the video manually 1 In the quick access toolbar click 2 Select Manual video adjust A slider bar will appear see Fig 18 A red frame will also appear around the screen This represents the screen area according to the server s screen resolution 3 Move the sliders to adjust and change the displayed image Click in the area of the sliders for fine tuning e Brightness Contrast adjusts the brightness and contrast of the displayed image e Horizontal Offset defines the starting position of each line on the displayed image e Vertical Offset defines the vertical starting position of the display image e Phase defines the point at which each pixel is sampled Noise Level represents the video noise when a static screen is displayed e Automated Adjust when this box is checked the video adjusts automatically whenever there is a change in the screen resolution Using the Switch from a Remote Console Brightness Lontrast Vertical offset Noise Level _ 2 Automated adjust Fig 18 Manual Video Adjust Bar Auto Video Adjust To adjust the video automatically
9. Module USB Part No Emulation Power Keyboard Mouse Connection Monitor Connection Resolution Support Max Distance Supported Weight Unit Dimensions VGA Cable Length USB Cable Length F1DP101A AU Keyboard and mouse signals Via attached server USB Type A HDDB15 male VGA Up to 1600x1200 75Hz 100 ft 30m 0 25 Ibs 0 11kg 1 8 x 3 5 x 0 9 in 46 x 89 x 23mm 8 in 203mm 19 in 483mm SMB Server Interface Module Legacy Sun Part No Emulation Power Keyboard Mouse Connection Monitor Connection Resolution Support Max Distance Supported Weight Unit Dimensions VGA Cable Length MiniDIN8 Cable Length F1DP101A AL Keyboard and mouse signals Via attached server MiniDIN8 Legacy Sun HDDB15 male VGA Up to 1600x1200 75Hz 100 ft 30m 0 25 Ibs 0 11kg 1 8 x 3 5 x 0 9 in 46 x 89 x 23mm 8 in 203mm 19 in 483mm Local Installation Pre Configuration CAT5 Cables OmniView SMB KVM over IP Switch Server 4 Interface PS 2 USB and _ Modules Sun servers Local Console Typical Switch configuration 9 Where to place the Switch 10 The enclosure of the Switch is designed for stand alone or rack mount configuration The Switch can be mounted to a standard 19 inch server rack using the included rack mount brackets and screws Consider the following when deciding where to place the Switch e whether or not you intend to use the front panel port se
10. Switches feature a BANK DIP switch The BANK DIP switch is used to assign the proper BANK address to each KVM Switch e For a multiunit configuration the BANK DIP switch for each secondary unit must be set to a unique BANK address from 01 through 15 For SMB CAT5 KVM Switches refer to the chart on page 24 for BANK DIP switch settings For PRO2 KVM Switches refer to the PRO2 User Manual for BANK DIP switch settings 23 24 BANK DIP Switch Configuration Chart SMB CAT5 KVM Switches DIP SWITCH SMB CAT5 BANK ADDRESS DOWN up own ue fo up ur pown up pow ur BANK 00 Primary SMB KVM over IP Switch DOR DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN DOWN pow ur uF ue ue ur DOWN DOWN DOWN e oe DOWN ue ue pow ur some fir ue ur Example Three SMB CAT5 16 Port KVM Switches F1DP116A are daisy chained together with an SMB KVM over IP 1x16 Switch F1DP116G to manage up to 64 servers The DIP switches on the secondary units are each set to a unique BANK address between 01 and 03 Local Installation Example of Daisy Chain Configuration BANK 02 Secondary Switch BANK 03 Secondary Switch 25 uo0l 3 s 26 Getting Started 1 Make sure that all servers and Switches are powered off and that each KVM Switch has been assigned a unique BANK address Place the SMB KVM over IP Switch and all secondary KVM Switches in the desired location Connect the console
11. is also in view only mode This means that input from the console keyboard and mouse will not be transmitted to the server in focus Cancel AutoScan to regain control of the server To activate the AutoScan function press the AutoScan button on the Switch You can also activate AutoScan on your keyboard by pressing Scroll Lock Scroll Lock space bar F4 To disable AutoScan press any button on the front panel or any key on the keyboard Note There is no mouse or keyboard control in AutoScan mode This is necessary to prevent data and synchronization errors If the user is using the mouse or keyboard when the Switch is switching between ports data flow may become interrupted and could result in erratic mouse movement and or wrong character input when using the keyboard 61 62 Using the Switch from a Local Console On Screen Display OSD The OSD allows you to switch servers assign names to your servers enable and disable the AutoScan feature set the desired scan time interval for AutoScan enable the password security feature and program hot keys To access the OSD menu press Scroll Lock Scroll Lock and the space bar Immediately the OSD overlay screen will appear The superimposed menu screen is generated by the Switch and does not affect the function of your server operating system or software function This OSD and all its functions are recommended for local console use only Main OSD Men
12. monitor keyboard and mouse to the console ports of the SMB KVM over IP Switch Refer to Connecting the Console to the Switch on page 14 Connecting the Primary and Secondary KVM Switches 1 Using the Daisy Chain Cable F1D108 CBL XX connect one end to the Daisy Chain port on the SMB KVM over IP Switch Connect the other end of the Daisy Chain Cable to the Primary Input Secondary Output port of the first secondary KVM Switch BANK 01 To add secondary units connect one end of the Daisy Chain Cable to the Secondary Input on the first secondary KVM Switch and the other end to the Primary Input Secondary Output port of the next secondary KVM Switch for example BANK 01 Repeat step 3 for additional KVM Switches you wish to add to your daisy chain configuration Connecting the servers 1 Connect all servers to the SMB KVM over IP Switch and secondary KVM Switches Refer to the Connecting Servers to the Switch section on page 16 for instructions Make sure that the power adapter is connected to the SMB KVM over IP Switch and that the Switch is powered on You should see the Switch light up and display the digits 00 indicating its BANK address Power up the secondary KVM Switches sequentially beginning with BANK 01 by connecting each unit s power supply Each KVM Switch should display its corresponding BANK address number as it is powered up Note If the secondary KVM Switches do not enumerate correctly
13. number you selected Problem The mouse does not sync after align the mouse using the quick access toolbar Solution In the quick access toolbar click the mouse icon and select Manual Settings Check that the correct operating system and mouse settings are selected Refer to page 47 Use the quick access toolbar and select Auto video adjust under Video Settings Refer to page 53 Problem can t switch to a different server using the server list on the quick access toolbar Solution Make sure you disable the security feature in the local OSD Refer to page 64 If you have changed the hot key in the local OSD make sure to upload a new switch definition file SDF Refer to page 37 Make sure you have named the server in the Switch Configuration page Refer to page 36 Problem The video quality is bad and or grainy Solution e Use the quick access toolbar to refresh the video screen e Use the quick access toolbar and select Automated adjust under Manual video adjust Refer to page 52 Problem The video performance and or mouse performance is slow Solution e Use the quick access toolbar to refresh the video screen e Use the quick access toolbar and select Automated adjust under Manual video adjust Refer to page 52 Problem forgot my password How can I reset the RIPM to factory defaults Solution e Refer to the Restoring Factory Defaults section on page 57
14. reset the SMB KVM over IP Switch BANK 00 by simultaneously pressing the BANK and BANK buttons You can also reset the primary switch to detect newly added secondary KVM Switches If the KVM Switches still do not enumerate correctly check that all KVM Switches have the correct BANK address assigned to them and that all daisy chain cables are connected properly Verify that the SMB KVM over IP Switch has detected all secondary KVM Switches by scrolling through the BANKs using the BANK and BANK buttons If all secondary KVM Switches are detected properly the LED display on the primary KVM Switch will register and display the BANK address of the attached secondary KVM Switch 27 28 Remote Installation Step 1 Identifying the IP Address Once your Switch has been connected to your network and is powered up a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server on your network will automatically assign the Switch an IP address gateway address and subnet mask To identify the IP address on your network use the MAC address or unique device number located on the back of the Switch If no DHCP server is found on your network the Switch will boot with the following static IP address 192 168 2 155 If you want to connect more than one Switch to the same network and there is no DHCP server available connect each Switch to your network one at a time and change the static IP address of each unit before connecting
15. the option to Take Over View Only or Cancel see Fig 10 Select one of these options An administrator has the option to take control over any server A user only has this option when the current session is run by another user but not by an administrator The dialog box will not appear for a view only user User admin 1s currently connected View Only Cancel Fig 10 Server Access Dialog Box jw pe po gt EH 43 uonpes Using the Switch from a Remote Console Full Screen Mode You can work on the target server in full screen mode just as if you were connected to the server locally To work in full screen mode 1 Ensure that the client computer has the same screen resolution as the target server 2 Press F11 The Internet Explorer window will disappear leaving the Internet Explorer menu bar at the top 3 Right click the Internet Explorer menu bar and check Auto Hide The Internet Explorer menu bar will disappear and you will be in full screen mode see Fig 11 4 To exit full screen mode press F11 or move your cursor to the top of the window to display the Internet Explorer toolbar and click the Restore button Fig 11 Example of Full Screen Mode 44 Using the Quick Access Toolbar The quick access toolbar provides an easy method for changing settings and switching servers see Fig 12 Fig 12 Quick Access Toolbar Function Minimiz
16. the same values as set in the target server s mouse properties Examples For servers running on Windows XP go to the Mouse settings in the Control Panel and uncheck Enhance pointer precision see Fig 14 Mouse Properties Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Whee Hardware Q Device Settings Motion z Select a pointer speed Slow J _ Enhance pointer precision C Automatically move pointer to the default button in a M dialog box Visibility ww C Display pointer trails oes Hide pointer while typing C Show location of pointer when press the CTRL key Apply Fig 14 Mouse Pointer Options Windows XP For servers running on Windows NT if mouse properties were ever changed even if they were returned to their original state uncheck Default 5 Click OK The mouse pointers should now be synchronized USB Option In the Mouse Settings screen you will need to select the USB option if e a USB Server Interface Module is connected to the target server or e the server s operating system is Linux Sun Solaris or Novell If not set correctly the mouse will frequently lose the synchronization Some uncommon operating systems may require this USB setting to be on for proper mouse synchronization Use this option if you are sure of the custom acceleration algorithm you are using or if you have been informed to do so by Belkin Technical Support Using the Swi
17. the user name Must not include the user name 39 uUOlI 2es 40 Remote Installation Idle Timeout Select the maximum time allowed for inactivity before the user is disconnected from the remote session Choose No Timeout to disable the Idle Timeout feature By default the timeout inactivity period is set to 10 minutes SSL Certificate You can install your company s own SSL certificate to protect data transferred over the Internet between your servers and remote console To open the SSL Certificate page click SSL Certificate under Security in the far left menu see Fig 7 twork Configuralion Administration User Setings Install 55L Certificate erwart Upgrade Riostoen Factory Seang Fig 7 SSL Certificate Page To install an SSL certificate 1 Click amp ewse next to the Certificate File field to locate the cer file 2 Click amp owse next to the Private File field to locate the private key file 3 Type the private key password in the Key Password field 4 Click GaeeRestat to complete and upload the files Remote Installation Maintenance Firmware Upgrade You can upgrade the Switch s firmware to take advantage of new features or fixes as they become available Visit www belkin com support to check for firmware updates To upgrade firmware 1 Download and save the firmware file on the client computer 2 Select Firmware Upgrade under Maintenance in th
18. 61 Enable DHCP When this box is checked default setting a DHCP server on your network is enabled to assign an IP address to the Switch When this box is not checked recommended you can assign a static IP address to the Switch Set a Static IP If you choose not to use DHCP uncheck the Enable DHCP box then enter the IP address subnet mask and default gateway for LAN as provided by your network administrator Note If you enter a static IP address without unchecking the Enable DHCP box the static IP address will not work and DHCP will remain enabled Note Where you have access to the server your configured or default Switch device name will appear on the DHCP server s list making it easy to locate Remote Installation Step 4 User Settings In the User Profile page you can create and edit up to 25 different user accounts To open the page click User Settings under Administration in the far left menu see Fig 3 User Manmi Fig 3 User Profile Page There are three levels of user access Administrator An administrator has unrestricted access to all windows and settings and can take over any active session see page 43 for more details An administrator can change the name and password of all users User A user can access and control target servers but cannot use or have access to the following e Advanced mouse settings e Web configuration interface found at ht
19. 80x1024 024 Gc EEE Troubleshooting Local Console General Problem My server does not boot when connected to the Switch but works fine when I connect the keyboard video and mouse directly to the server Solution e Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the Server Interface Module and the server e Check that the keyboard and mouse cables are not crossed e Check the CAT5 cable connection Video Problem am getting ghosting shadowing or fuzzy images on my local monitor Solution e Check that all video cables are inserted properly to the Server Interface Module e Check that the monitor you are using supports the resolution and refresh rate setting on your server e Lower the video resolution of your monitor e Check that the cable length does not exceed 100 feet 30m e Check that the graphics card you are using supports the resolution and refresh rate setting on your server e Connect the monitor directly into the server with which you are having trouble to see if the problem still appears Problem am getting a black screen on my local monitor Solution e Check that all video cables are inserted properly e Check that the keyboard cable is connected and inserted properly between the server and the Server Interface Module for the appropriate port e Connect your monitor directly to the server to verify that your monitor is functioning properl
20. E port Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Switch to PREVIOUS BANK By default Page Up selects first active port on the BANK Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Switch to NEXT BANK By default selects first Page Down active port on the BANK Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Y Directly switches to PORT Y on BANK 00 single switch configuration Y 01 to 16 Directly switches to PORT Y on BANK X daisy chain configuration X 00 to 15 Y 01 to 16 Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Space Bar F10 Monitor DDC2 identifies monitor settings Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Scroll Lock F4 abes AutoScan mode refer to AutoScan iia Lock Scroll Lock Note You will have approximately five seconds to complete each hot key sequence Sun Combo Keys The PS 2 keyboard connected to the Switch does not support the Sun keypad to perform special functions in the Sun operating system environment When a USB or Sun Server Interface Module is connected to a Sun server the Server Interface Module emulates the Sun keys using a set of key combinations called Combo keys Please refer to the table below Sun Key Combo Key stop LGR CH FART Prove fieros FS Front diLeR GH ARPS open rerom ET Find iO Meo again fieros O OOO wmo frora atm feroa O ma feroa mue fieros OOO C Gr stopA tone 67 68 Updating Firmware The Switch features flash upgradeable firmware to ensure compatibility with the latest devices and servers Firmware upgrad
21. L at ON rann a ae aov a dea aaa GA 78 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SMB KVM over IP Switch the Switch This Switch provides enterprise class remote server management and allows you to monitor and control your servers from any location over a Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP connection This round the clock access enables you to troubleshoot servers faster and more efficiently reducing server downtime and service costs This User Manual provides all the details you ll need to install and operate your new Switch in addition to expert troubleshooting advice in the unlikely event of a problem For quick and easy installation please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in your packaging We appreciate your business and are confident that you will soon see for yourself why over 1 million Belkin OmniView products are in use worldwide Package Contents L EN i lig ll S u OmniView SMB Rack Mount IEC Power Cord DB9 to RJ45 KVM over IP Switch Brackets Serial Cable with Screws f d gt 4 B DBO9 to RJ1 1 User Manual Quick Serial Flash Installation Guide Cable uw je e we poc p p or E AE e uoIoes Overview Remote Management Features e Digital or Local User The Switch allows one user to access and control multiple servers from a local console or from any remote console over a TCP IP connection e Web Browser Based You can
22. NITOR DDC2 SPACE CHANGE The Function Help page allows you to set the time intervals for the AutoScan feature and OSD display time enable the password security feature and program hot keys 63 uOolj2es 64 Function Help Page Keyboard Commands Command Function Initiate AutoScan Navigate to the next field Highlight field for editing Ese Return to the main OSD menu Program Monitor DDC2 settings to all Server Interface Modules Space Change options for selected field Scan This specifies whether the AutoScan feature is enabled or not To enable or disable the AutoScan feature use the arrow keys to navigate to the Scan field and press the space bar Scan Time This specifies the amount of time the Switch remains on a server before switching to the next server while in AutoScan mode You may set the scan time interval to 1 2 3 5 or 10 seconds or off To change the scan time use the arrow keys to navigate to the Scan Time field and type in the desired time interval in seconds Security This feature allows you to enable an administrator password to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the OSD on the local console When enabled switching can only be performed through the OSD To enable or disable the Security feature use the arrow keys to navigate to the Security field and press the space bar Note If security is enabled the user will not be allowed to switch remotely from the
23. Software The SMB KVM over IP Switch may be accessed remotely over a TCP IP connection from computers using the following web browsers and OS platforms e Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 and above with ActiveX support e Windows NT 2000 XP Overview Unit Display Diagrams Front View AutoScan Button LED Indicators for Port Identification BELKIN 7 Segment LED for BANK Identification Port Selectors Back View Daisy Chain Port Console VGA Monitor Port CPU Connections Je FLASH LAN O EE OO Li i Using CAT5 Cabling Ethernet Connection Console PS 2 Mouse Keyboard Flash Upgrade Port Ports 13 14 Scroll Buttons F1DP116G model shown Serial Device Port AC Power Cooling Fan Go Local Button F1DP116G model shown UOI IOS Specifications Part No No of Users Supported No of Servers Supported Daisy Chain Enclosure Power Requirements Operating Temp Storage Temp Humidity Video Resolution Support Local analog port Digital port Console Keyboard Emulation Console Mouse Emulation Console Keyboard Input Console Mouse Input Console Monitor Port CPU Ports Ethernet Port Typical Bandwidth Serial Device Port Flash Upgrade Port Power Connection Port Selectors LED Indicators Warranty F1DP108G F1DP116G 1 digital or 1 local 8 and 16 respectively for 8 and 16 port models Maximum of 16 Switches Metal enclosure w
24. access the Switch from any computer connected to the LAN WAN or Internet using Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 0 or higher e BIOS Level Access The Switch allows you to remotely access the basic input output system BIOS of your servers to make changes and perform reboots regardless of network connectivity or server condition e User Friendly Interface The web based interface allows you to set up and change the Switch s functions quickly and easily through your web browser without having to install additional software onto your computer e Serial Device Support The Switch provides support for one serial device such as a power distribution unit PDU so you can remotely perform hard reboots of your servers e Enhanced Security The Switch provides 128 bit Secure Sockets Layer SSL encryption and password protection to prevent unauthorized access to your servers and protect data transferred over the Internet e Digital Collaboration Up to eight users can simultaneously view digital video to share technical expertise and troubleshoot servers collaboratively e Video Resolution The Switch supports video resolutions of up to 1600x1200 75Hz for both local and remote consoles Overview Other Features CAT5 Technology Integrated CAT5 technology enables you to connect the Switch to your servers up to 100 feet 30m away using standard CAT5 cabling and compact Server Interface Modules CAT5 cabling reduces cable bulk simp
25. ace Module for PS 2 F1DP101A AP connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server Refer to diagram below Server 3 3 Connect the PS 2 mouse and keyboard connectors to the mouse and keyboard ports on the server Refer to diagram below Local Installation 3 4 Connect the Switch to the Server Interface Module using the included Belkin CAT5e Patch Cable or other CAT5 cable Refer to diagram below LO 0600 E CIL OBESSE 3 5 Power up your server 3 6 Repeat steps 3 1 through 3 5 for each additional PS 2 server you wish to connect UOI IOS 18 Local Installation USB Connection 3 1 Make sure your server is powered on Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch 3 2 Using the Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interface Module for USB F1DP101A AU connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server Refer to diagram below Server 3 3 Connect the USB connector to an available USB port on the server Refer to diagram below Local Installation 3 4 Connect the Switch to the Server Interface Module using the included Belkin CAT5e Patch Cable or other CAT5 cable Refer to diagram below Your server should recognize your Server Interface Module and automatically install the HID USB driver if necessary 3 5 Repeat steps 3 1 through 3 4 for each additional USB server you wish to connect Note We recommend you attach the Server Interface Modul
26. ach a device or plug in a device cable Primary KVM Switch The switch that is connected to the console and is set to BANK address 00 SSL Secure Sockets Layer Cryptographic protocols that provide secure communications on the Internet for such things as email and Internet banking Secondary KVM Switch Any KVM switch that is daisy chained to the primary KVM switch and is set to BANK address 01 15 and has no console connected TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol Shorthand for the suite of rules defining the format devices use to communicate over the Internet Target Server The server currently being accessed and controlled by the user from a local or remote console ER je jaja e u0l 2 S 7 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 products F1DP108G F1DP116G to which this declaration relates Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CE Declaration of Conformity We Belkin Corporation declare under our sole responsibility that the products F1DP108G and F1DP116G to which this declaration relates
27. ata will be erased Click Restore The factory defaults will be restored When the process finishes you will be prompted to reboot Click Reboot to restart the Switch 57 58 Using the Switch from a Local Console Now that you have connected your console and servers to the Switch it is ready for use You can select connected servers by using either the front panel port selectors the On Screen Display OSD or hot key commands through the console keyboard It takes approximately 1 2 seconds for the video signal to refresh after switching servers Re synchronization of the mouse and keyboard signals also occurs This is normal operation and ensures that proper synchronization is established between the console and the connected servers Selecting a Server or BANK Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot Keys Switch to the next or previous port with simple keyboard hot key sequences using the Scroll Lock key and either the up or down arrow keys To send commands to the Switch the Scroll Lock key must be pressed twice within two seconds The Switch will beep confirming that it is in hot key mode Next press the up arrow key and the Switch will switch to the next port Press the down arrow key to switch to the previous port Scroll Scroll Scroll Scroll Lock Lock Lock Lock Switch to next active port Up arrow Switch to previous active port Down arrow With a single switch configuration no daisy chained KVM switches
28. cation or alteration Information How to get service To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps 1 Contact Belkin Corporation at 501 W Walnut St Compton CA 90220 Attn Customer Service or call 800 223 5546 within 15 days of the Occurrence Be prepared to provide the following information a The part number of the Belkin product b Where you purchased the product c When you purchased the product d Copy of original receipt 2 Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim Belkin Corporation reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin Corporation for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines in its sole discretion that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Corporation Belkin may designate in its sole discretion an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment The cost if any of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Damaged equipment must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized Whenever claims are settled Belkin Corporation reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have How stat
29. ck Update to save the changes Blocking a standard user and View Only user An alternative to deleting a user is blocking This means that the user s name and password remained stored but the user is unable to access the system To block a user 1 Select the user from the list 2 Check the Block box 3 Click Update to save the changes Note For security purposes we recommend that you delete administrator accounts and not use this blocking feature 35 36 Remote Installation Step 5 Switch Configuration The Switch Configuration page allows you to specify the KVM Switches daisy chained to the SMB KVM over IP Switch and to name all connected servers To open the page click Switch Configuration under Administration in the far left column see Fig 4 Fig 4 Switch Configuration Page Note By default the Switch Configuration page assumes that all daisy chained KVM Switches have 16 server ports The page shows 256 available server name fields which is the maximum number of servers supported by one daisy chain configuration one SMB KVM over IP Switch daisy chained with 15 additional KVM Switches To specify and name servers 1 Click next to the Daisy Chain field and select the KVM switch configuration that best suits your configuration 2 Click mW j The number of possible connected servers will appear in the Server Name section 3 Change the name of each connec
30. e Show box This will make the serial device appear in the list of servers and devices that can be accessed through the quick access toolbar Remote Installation Step 7 Security Settings The Security Settings page allows you to configure security features for the Switch To open the Security Settings page click Settings under Security in the far left menu see Fig 6 Security gt Setilngs Haerwork Configuration Administration Pictount Hocking User Sefings Swatch Configuration Biod afer j sempi within H O H Senal Stings Security Bistkaccounlier H O M 3 zeinas SSL Carsfiess Password Policy Maintenance High security password policy Firmware Upgrade Rosborg Factorr Setings Idle Timeout Disconnod ater en min of iniciiti You can configure the following security features Account Blocking Specify the number of invalid login attempts allowed before the user is locked out Password Policy Choose between a standard or high security password policy The table below shows the parameters of the two options available Check the box to enable the high security password policy or leave unchecked to enable the standard security policy Standard Security Password High Security Password 6 characters or more 8 characters or more must include at least 1 digit and 1 uppercase letter and 1 of the following special characters Qz 96 amp 5 Must not include
31. e cable directly to a free USB port on your server with no USB devices in between UOI IOS 20 Local Installation Sun MiniDIN8 Connection 3 1 Make sure your server is powered off Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch 3 2 Using the Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interface Module for Legacy Sun F1DP101A AL connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server Refer to diagram below Server Server Interface Module 3 3 Connect the miniDIN8 connector to the miniDIN8 keyboard port on the server Refer to diagram below Local Installation 3 4 Connect the Switch to the Server Interface Module using the included Belkin CAT5e Patch Cable or other CAT5 cable Refer to diagram below SERIAL Daisy Chain 3 5 Power up your server 3 6 Repeat steps 3 1 through 3 5 for each additional Sun server you wish to connect Note When a USB or Sun Server Interface Module is connected to a Sun server the Server Interface Module emulates the Sun keys using a set of key combinations called combo keys Refer to the table on page 67 for a list of Sun functions supported by the Switch 21 UOI IOS 22 Step 4 Powering Up the Systems 4 1 4 2 4 3 If you have not already done so power on all servers connected to the Switch servers can be powered on simultaneously The Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your server to boot normally The ser
32. e far left menu of the web interface The Firmware Upgrade page will appear see Fig 8 3 Click amp ewse to locate and install the firmware file 4 Click Start Upgrade 5 Once the upgrade is complete click Reboot The unit should reboot After about 30 seconds the Login page should appear Maintenance Firmware Upgrade Configaration grita Ukir amp Switch Configuration Firmware Upgrade Danial Seige Sacurity Settings SSL Certificate Maintenance Eiht Upgrade Restore Factory Sening Upload File Browse Current Firmware Version 3 0 0 Bulldid4 Fig 8 Firmware Upgrade Page Note Depending on the type of firmware upgrade the following settings may be erased user settings switch configuration settings mouse and video adjustments and RS232 serial device settings For more information refer to the firmware release notes The network settings will remain intact 41 uolj2es 42 Remote Installation Restore Factory Settings You can restore the Switch to its original factory settings This restores the original parameters resetting all the information added by the administrators including network settings servers switches users and passwords You also have the option to preserve network settings as explained below WARNING Once data has been reset it cannot be retrieved To restore factory settings 1 Select Restore Factory Settings in the far left menu
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34. e or maximize the toolbar Disconnect the remote session Configure the mouse and change settings Configure the keyboard and change settings Adjust the video settings Adjust the bandwidth settings Select which server to access Hide or display the toolbar right click to open additional features Moving or Hiding the Quick Access Toolbar The quick access toolbar can be dragged and placed anywhere on the browser s screen To hide the toolbar double click or press F9 To display the toolbar repeat the same action To minimize or maximize the toolbar click Disconnecting the Remote Session To disconnect the session click You may close the browser after you disconnect 45 46 Mouse Configuration and Settings Mouse Pointer Alignment When working remotely at the client computer two mouse pointers will appear one for the client computer and one for the target server The client computer s mouse pointer will appear on top of the target server s The mouse pointers should be synchronized aligned If they are not synchronized follow the instructions below To align mouse pointers 1 n the quick access toolbar click 2 Select Align or press Ctrl M Alian Calibrate Manual Settings Mouse Pointer Calibration A target server may have a different mouse pointer speed than the client computer Calibration automatically discovers the mouse speed of the target se
35. es are free for the life of your Switch To update your firmware download the appropriate firmware file and utility from www belkin com support The utility will guide you through the process of updating the firmware on your Switch Warning We strongly recommend that you update your firmware only if you are experiencing mouse and keyboard problems with your Switch as reconfiguring software may lead to unexpected operational problems Please contact Belkin Technical Support if you need assistance Frequently Asked Questions What operating systems does the Switch support The Switch will support operating systems that run on a PS 2 or USB platform Operating systems include but are not limited to DOS Windows 2000 NT XP 2003 Server Sun Solaris Novell and Linux Does the Switch support Microsoft IntelliMouse The Switch supports mice from Microsoft Logitech Kensington etc and Belkin Please contact Belkin Technical Support for compatibility issues you may experience How does the Switch allow the user to switch between ports The Switch supports three methods of port selection The user can select servers using specially designated keyboard hot keys through the On Screen Display OSD or can independently access the desired port by pushing the direct access port selectors How far can the server be from the Switch The Switch can be placed up to 100 feet 30m away from your server What is the maximum
36. eys located on the front panel of the primary KVM Switch to access other servers that are connected to the secondary KVM Switches Selecting a BANK Using Scroll Buttons Pressing the BANK and BANK scroll buttons on the primary KVM Switch will allow you to switch between the daisy chained Switches Pressing both buttons simultaneously will reset the Switch The BANK button will take you to the next BANK For example when you are at the primary switch BANK 00 and want to check servers on BANK 02 pressing the BANK button will take you to BANK 02 As a default the first active server will be displayed on the console monitor Use the port selectors to go to the desired server on BANK 02 The BANK button will take you to the previous BANK for example when you are at BANK 02 and want to check servers in BANK 01 Pressing the BANK button will take you to BANK 01 As a default the first active server will be displayed on the console monitor Use the port selectors to go to the desired server on BANK 01 AutoScan Mode The AutoScan feature allows you to set your Switch to scan and monitor the activities of all connected servers one by one The Switch remains on one server for a preset number of seconds before switching to the next server The time interval allotted for each server can be defined or adjusted through the OSD menu see the Scan Time section When the Switch is in AutoScan mode it
37. figuration box Pointer Type Lets you change the client computer mouse pointer to appear as a dot or to not appear at all Hide Toolbar Hides the quick access toolbar starting with the next remote session To toggle the toolbar on and off press F9 Full Screen Mode Makes the screen appear in full screen mode starting with the next remote session To toggle the full screen mode on and off press F11 Restoring Factory Defaults The Restore Factory Settings section on page 42 explains how to restore factory settings from the web interface When you cannot access the system you have forgotten the user name IP address or password you can restore factory defaults from the Switch To restore factory defaults 1 Press and hold down the Go Local button on the back of the Switch for five seconds while powering up the Switch The Switch will boot up in safe mode Wait 30 seconds for the Switch to reboot Log in with the default IP address of the unit http 192 168 2 155 config The blank login screen will appear no background picture Note Do not start the IP address with https Type in the following default user name and password case sensitive and click Login This user name and password only work immediately after the reset procedure described above Safe Mode User Safe Mode Password From the menu select Restore Factory Settings A warning will appear advising you that all device d
38. h valid options for configuring the display DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol An Internet protocol that allows nodes to dynamically acquire lease network addresses for periods of time rather than having to pre configure them DHCP greatly simplifies the administration of large networks and networks in which nodes frequently join and depart Daisy Chain A configuration of multiple KVM switches that are connected one to another in a series A KVM switch daisy chain uses common settings to allow seamless complex interactions between multiple consoles for control over many servers HID Human Interface Device the USB device class that includes keyboards and mice Glossary KVM Literally Keyboard Video Mouse this term refers to technology that allows two or more computers to be controlled by one keyboard video monitor and mouse some switches that use KVM technology enable sharing of other peripherals such as audio speakers microphones and printers KVM Switch A device that allows a user to access and control multiple servers from a single console It has at least one console port and multiple server ports MAC Media Access Control In computer networking a MAC address is a unique identifier attached to most forms of networking equipment OSD On Screen Display a graphical user interface that can be used to control and configure the KVM switch Port An interface receptor on a server through which you can att
39. he login box available if the Security feature is enabled You may set the time intervals to anywhere between 1 and 10 minutes To change the time interval use the arrow keys to navigate type the desired time interval and press Enter to save the entry If you disable the Security feature the Timeout feature will be turned off automatically Note If there are secondary KVM Switches connected and the AutoScan time and timeout settings are set on the primary KVM Switch the settings will also apply to all secondary KVM Switches Monitor DDC2 Feature This feature allows the console monitor to send information to the server s video card about its properties such as maximum resolution and color depth supported The video card will then adjust the monitor s settings accordingly This enables your monitor to use its optimal settings for every server connected to your Switch To read the DDC2 information from the monitor and program it to all connected Server Interface Modules press F10 Every time you change the monitor you will need to press F10 again to program the new DDC information to the Server Interface Modules We recommend you perform this operation on a local console only 65 66 Hot Key Command Shortcuts Below is a complete list of hot key commands that can be used for your Switch Command Function Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Switch to PREVIOUS ACTIVE port Scroll Lock Scroll Lock 1 Switch to NEXT ACTIV
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41. irst connecting to the Switch s HTTPS configuration page two browser security warnings may appear Click Yes on both warnings Note The first security warning only occurs once per client machine This is when the Belkin root certificate is installed The second warning can be avoided by adding a line to your Windows hosts file typically at winnt system32 drivers etc hosts edit using Notepad The line format should be IP address any name kvm net For example 192 168 2 155BelkinSMB kvm net Device Name 01133458 First TCP Part 900 Device Name Type in a name you would like to assign the Switch The default device name consists of the letter D followed by the 7 digit device number located on the back of the Switch First TCP Port Choose three consecutive Transmission Control Protocol TCP ports and type in the first port number of the series The default port is port 900 This is suitable for the majority of installations Note Your firewall or router security access list must enable inbound communication through the selected TCP ports for the Switch s address Ports 80 and 443 are used for standard Web communication and should be open For client Computer access from a secured LAN the selected ports should be open for outbound communication 31 32 LAN Enable DHCP MAC Address 00 15 9D 02 01 51 IP Address 212 199 134 184 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 224 Default Gateway 212 199 134 1
42. ith high impact plastic faceplate 100 240VAC Q 47 63Hz 1A 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C 0 8096 RH non condensing Up to 1600x1200 75Hz Up to 1600x1200 75Hz PS 2 PS 2 MiniDIN6 PS 2 MiniDIN6 PS 2 HDDB15 female VGA RJ45 RJ45 10 100Base T connection 0 31Mbps RJ45 RJ11 IEC 8 and 16 respectively for 8 and 16 port models 8 and 16 respectively for 8 and 16 port models 2 years Dimensions Weight F1DP108G 17 25 x 1 75 x 7 5 in 438 x 45 x 190mm F1DP116G 17 25 x 1 75 x 7 5 in 438 x 45 x 190mm F1DP108G 5 0 Ibs 2 3kg F1DP116G 5 0 Ibs 2 3kg May be daisy chained with up to 15 OmniView SMB and PRO2 KVM Switches OmniView SMB KVM over IP Switches may not be daisy chained together Typical bandwidth is defined as typical non intensive administrative use at 16 bit color 1024x768 resolution Note Specifications are subject to change without notice SMB Server Interface Module PS 2 Part No Emulation Power Keyboard Mouse Connection Monitor Connection Resolution Support Max Distance Supported Weight Unit Dimensions VGA Cable Length PS 2 Cable Length F1DP101A AP Keyboard and mouse signals Via attached server MiniDIN6 PS 2 HDDB15 male VGA Up to 1600x1200 75Hz 100 ft 30m 0 25 Ibs 0 11kg 1 8 x 3 5 x 0 9 in 46 x 89 x 23mm 8 in 203mm 19 in 483mm 10 SMB Server Interface
43. lectors e the lengths of the cables attached to your keyboard monitor and mouse e the location of your servers in relation to your console e the lengths of the cables you use to connect your servers to the Switch uoIes 12 Local Installation Cable Distance Requirements for PS 2 USB and Sun Servers VGA signals transmit best up to 100 feet 30m Beyond that length the probability of video degradation increases For this reason Belkin recommends that the length of the CAT5 UTP cable between the Switch and the connected servers does not exceed 100 feet 30m Note The Belkin CAT5 Extender F1D084 may be used to extend your console keyboard mouse and monitor by up to 300 feet 91m Warning Avoid placing cables near fluorescent lights air conditioning equipment or machines that create electrical noise e g vacuum cleaners You are now ready to begin installation of your Switch The following sections pages 13 22 provide complete instructions for the hardware setup of a single Switch F1DP108G F1DP116G Local Installation Step 1 Mounting the Switch Note Before you begin locate the MAC address and device number on the back of the Switch You will need these numbers later in the installation process so it is highly recommended that you record these numbers below before mounting the Switch to your rack The Switch includes adjustable mounting brackets ideal for installation in 19 inch racks The mou
44. lifies deployment and allows for greater airflow in your racks increasing the life span of your equipment Keep Alive Intelligence Belkin s compact Server Interface Modules feature keep alive intelligence which allows your servers to continue running in the event of power loss to the Switch or when replacing cabling KVM Expansion The Switch can be daisy chained with up to 15 OmniView SMB and PRO2 KVM Switches to support up to 256 servers so your KVM configuration can expand as your server environment grows Multiple Platform Support The Switch supports PS 2 and USB servers including Windows UNIX Linux and Sun On Screen Display OSD The Switch features an On Screen Display OSD to simplify server management for local users The OSD allows you to assign names to servers and to switch easily from one server to the next Firmware Updates Flash upgrades allow you to obtain the latest firmware updates for your Switch These firmware updates ensure that the Switch is compatible with the latest devices and hardware and are free for the life of the Switch Visit www belkin com for upgrade information and support pe perpe pepe pee 1 an u0l 2 S Overview Equipment Requirements F1DP101A AL Server Interface Modules Connecting the Switch to a server requires a custom Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interface Module and a standard CAT5 patch cable OmniView SMB Server Interface Modules F1DP101A AP
45. ment is completely erratic Solution Make sure you do not have more than one mouse driver installed Make sure that the driver is either for a standard PS 2 mouse or a Microsoft server compatible PS 2 mouse Make sure you do not have any mouse drivers loaded in your ConfigureSYS or AUTOEXEC BAT files Avoid moving the mouse or pressing the mouse button when switching ports on the Switch Stop moving the mouse wait for five seconds and then move the mouse again The Server Interface Module will synchronize the mouse movement automatically USB Problem I am connecting the USB Server Interface Module to my USB server and my keyboard and mouse do not work Solution Prior to connecting the USB Server Interface Module make sure that the HID USB driver is installed on each server To install the HID USB driver connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the server A Windows operating system should automatically install the drivers 73 74 Remote Console Problem The Remote console login page will not display on my browser Solution Verify that you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Verify that the ActiveX plug in is installed and enabled for the web browser A firewall may prevent access to the remote console Verify that default ports 900 901 and 902 for both HTTP and HTTPS are open If you have selected your own ports verify that the three consecutive ports are open based on the first port
46. nting brackets feature three adjustment positions that allow you to set the Switch s face flush with the ends of the rails or to extend the Switch past the front of the rails Please follow these simple steps to achieve the desired adjustment 1 1 Determine how far you would like the Switch to protrude from the rack Select a bracket hole scheme 1 2 Attach the bracket to the side of the Switch using the Phillips screws provided Refer to diagram below Your Switch is now mounted securely to the rack and you are ready to connect your console UOI 29S Local Installation Step 2 Connecting the Console to the Switch 2 1 Connect your monitor VGA cable to the VGA port on the back of the Switch in the Console section Refer to diagram below 2 2 Connect your keyboard and mouse PS 2 cables to the PS 2 keyboard and mouse ports on the back of the Switch in the Console section Refer to diagram below 14 Local Installation 2 3 Locate and connect a cable from your local area network to the RJ45 Ethernet port on the back of the Switch Refer to diagram below 2 4 Attach the power cord to the IEC power jack on the back of the Switch and power up the Switch Refer to diagram below 9 own uo0l 3 s 16 Local Installation Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch PS 2 Connection 3 1 Make sure your server is powered off 3 2 Using the Belkin OmniView SMB Server Interf
47. olor support levels Choose between Low Medium and High compression and 16 256 and High 16 bit color support 3 When finished click OK to save the setting The screen of the last accessed target server will appear Selecting a Server The quick access toolbar allows you to easily select and switch to any server connected to the Switch or daisy chain configuration To connect to a different server 1 n the quick access toolbar click or right click v A list of connected servers will appear see Fig 20 If a serial device is connected to the Switch it will also appear on the list 2 Select the desired server or serial device The screen of the server or the serial device window will appear to 16 1 ta 32 33 ta 48 43to 54 BS ta Bl al ta 35 3 ta 112 113 to 128 123 to 144 145 to 160 161 to 176 177 to 192 133 to 208 209 to 224 225 to 240 Fr F3 ow F0 i F Y F0 F F0 CF F F F Fig 20 Server Selection Menu Note If security is enabled on the local OSD remote switching will not be allowed through the quick access toolbar 56 Additional Features When you right click d in the quick access toolbar a menu will appear From this menu you can access your connected servers The menu also provides the following features Disconnect Disconnects the remote session About Verifies the current version of software firmware of your Switch Local Settings Opens the Client Con
48. quick access toolbar Admin Password This allows you to specify the administrator password needed to access the OSD when the Security feature is enabled To set the password use the arrow keys to navigate to the Admin Password field and type in the desired password You may use up to eight uppercase characters for the password Password characters are not case sensitive Press Esc or use the arrow keys to navigate to fields and save the password Use the Back Space key to erase the password Hot Key This allows you to select which key will be used to initiate hot key commands You have four options to choose from Scroll Lock Print Screen Ctrl and F12 The default key for all hot key commands is Scroll Lock see Hot Key Command Shortcuts on next page To designate a different key to initiate hot key commands use the arrow keys to navigate to the Hot Key field press the space bar until the preferred key is found and press Enter to save the entry Note If you change the hot key to Print Screen Ctrl or F12 you will need to upload a new switch definition file SDF to change servers from a remote session See page 37 for more details Timeout This specifies the amount of time that can elapse before the administrator will be locked out of the KVM Switch and connected servers due to user inactivity To regain access to the KVM Switch after timeout simply reenter the admin password in t
49. rce heehee tahiti ara doe deduce su cin Gee t UC MC tue e 41 Table of Contents 5 Using the Switch from a Remote Console 43 Starting a Remote SESSION scsscssceseessenseesesseesseecsseesseesseetseessetses 43 Using the Quick Access Toolbar eere sss 45 Mouse Configuration and Settings eese eese 46 Keyboard Configuration and Settings esses 50 Video Configuration and Settings eere 52 Pertormance SSI S es ENDE E C UR 54 DEISCLING aA SEyC C 55 POAGITION ANF CATING S osesatadpccudte etur pu roi E EIeE eaaet d erasa D ERU ci ERR ME 56 Restoring Factory Defaults dirian ER Ea 57 6 Using the Switch from a Local Console 58 Selecting a Server or BANK eese eee ee eee eene nnne anna nnn nnns 58 AUTOS CaM WM OCG aniano aea eoe eo to eie us fas io tir um eed 61 On Screen DISD lay sumigi tco ceo t Ci Dis Queue aite Destra due icta 62 Hot Key Command Shortcuts cec eene ente nnns 66 SUIT GOOITIDO OUS cosas seats tcr t toca a a dure 67 updating WMI WAN Cac acne acie odii E DEDE Fev ORE R vv EUE 68 7 Frequently Asked Questions eee eere rennen 69 9 Troublesnootihg asniensis odd endo n neo tc e v e e o ph n ea 71 9 Glo SSA vex TII CRI IIT 76 TO In fo
50. rver and aligns the two pointers When you calibrate pointers the Switch saves the alignment so calibration is only needed once per target server To calibrate mouse pointers for servers running on Windows NT or 2000 1 In the quick access toolbar click 2 Select Calibrate Note If the video noise level is above zero calibration may not work properly Go to Video Adjustment and try to eliminate the noise by pressing Audio Video Adjust or by adjusting the bars in Manual Video Adjust then perform the mouse calibration again Using the Switch from a Remote Console Manual Settings You must manually synchronize the mouse pointers if e the mouse setting on the target server was ever changed or e the operating system on the target server is Windows XP Windows 2003 Server Linux Novell SCO UNIX or Sun Solaris To manually synchronize mouse pointers 1 n the quick access toolbar click 2 Select Manual Settings The Mouse Settings box will appear see Fig 13 Operating System gt v indows 2003 Server windows Windows XF works with its default acceleration only Verify that Enhance pointer precision is unchecked Advanced Fig 13 Mouse Settings Box 3 Select the target server s operating system and click OK Instructions and sliders will appear 47 UOlI 29S Using the Switch from a Remote Console 4 Follow the instructions and set any relevant sliders to
51. tch from a Remote Console Advanced Mouse Emulation In the Advanced Mouse settings you can set the type of mouse you would like the Switch to emulate Note Belkin recommends that you NOT change the advanced settings unless there is erratic mouse behavior i e if the mouse is making random clicks and jumping arbitrarily around the screen To change the mouse emwulation settings 1 Click E The Mouse Emulation box will appear see Fig 15 Mouse Emulation E D E Standard Mouse Wheel Mouse Microsoft Mouse Fig 15 Mouse Emulation Box 2 Select the type of mouse physically connected to the local console port on the Switch 3 In the Max Rate box choose the maximum mouse report rate For Sun Solaris systems the default rate is 20 in order to support older Sun versions 4 Click OK 49 uUOlI 2eS 50 Using the Switch from a Remote Console Keyboard Configuration and Settings You can define and transmit a keyboard sequence directly to the target server without affecting the client computer To transmit a keyboard sequence 1 n the quick access toolbar click 2 Select a key sequence to transmit to the target server i T afa Ctrl AIt Del Ctrl E se Add R emove For example if you select the Ctrl Alt Del keyboard sequence for the target server it will allow you to initiate the server s shutdown login process from your client computer Daa x z mun vn n
52. ted server by highlighting the server and typing in a new name 4 Click APP to save the changes Note You will need to change the name of every server you want to access Server names left as UNUSED cannot be accessed Installing new Switch Definition Files SDFs If your switch configuration type is not listed in the Daisy Chain drop down list contact Belkin Technical Support at 800 282 2355 to request an updated SDF with the desired KVM configuration list To install the SDF 1 Load the file onto the client computer 2 Click Browse to locate the new SDF 3 Click Install to update the Switch with the new file Note If you change the hot key sequence in the local OSD to Print Screen Ctrl or F12 you must load a new switch definition file SDF for the corresponding hot key The SDF can be downloaded from www belkin com support 37 38 Remote Installation Step 6 Serial Settings If you have a serial device connected to the Switch such as a power distribution unit PDU you must configure the serial RS232 settings To open the Serial Settings page click Serial Settings under Administration in the far left menu see Fig 5 Fig 5 Serial Settings Page To configure your serial device 1 Type in the name of the serial device 2 Using the drop down menus select the correct baud rate parity and data and stop bit parameters for the device 3 Check th
53. the next unit Note If a DHCP server later becomes available on your network the Switch will take a new IP address from the DHCP server To keep the original static IP address you will need to disable DHCP see page 32 Remote Installation Step 2 Logging into the Web Interface To log into the web interface 1 Open your web browser Internet Explorer version 6 0 or above is required 2 Type in the Switch s IP address in the address field using this format https 192 168 2 155 config The login page will appear see Fig 1 Bookmark the page for easy reference Note HTTPS is used for communication over an encrypted secure socket layer SSL mechanism SMB KVM Over IP Fig 1 Login Page 3 Type in the following default user name and password case sensitive User Password SMBremote ps e pe pe on aie ne p 29 uonpes 30 Remote Installation 4 Click ein The web interface will open at the Network Configuration page see Fig 2 Network Network Configuration Configuration Administration 7 User Settings Device Name D1133458 Switch Configuration First TCP Port Serial Settings Security Settings LAN SSL Certificate Enable DHCP Maintenance MAC Address Firmware Upgrade Restore Factory Settings IP Address 212 199 134 184 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 224 Default Gateway 212 199 134 161 Fig 2 Network Configuration Page Step 3 Network Configuration When f
54. tps P Address config 33 uolj2es 34 View Only A view only user is only allowed to view the screen of the target server without keyboard and mouse control Only limited options appear such as disconnect A View Only icon will appear on the viewer s local mouse pointer to indicate this status Note Only one administrator can log in to the Configuration page at a time The Switch can support up to eight simultaneous viewers to a remote session but only the administrator can take control of the server User Password _ Eres Permission Administrator Confirm i o Password To add a new user 1 Click FAL and type in a user name and password The password must be at least six characters letter or numbers and must not include the user name even if other characters are added Depending on the security level chosen the user name and password parameters are different See page 39 for more details 2 Select the permission type from the Permission box 3 Click HBdate to save the changes The new user will appear in the list of users To edit a user 1 Select the user from the list 2 Click Et You can now change all the available parameters user name permission type and password 3 Click CARESSED to save the changes Note For security you should change the password for the default admin user name To delete a user 1 Select the user from the list 2 Click WBeletey 3 Cli
55. u Page 1 c 3 E 5 E TE c ANK OO TAB FUNCTION HELP A cC PGUP wr PGDN The main OSD menu displays the current selected BANK and connected servers to that BANK If you have only one Switch in your configuration the OSD menu will display BANK 00 A symbol indicates that the connected server is powered up If the OSD menu does not display a symbol for a server that is connected and powered up you will need to reset the Switch to re detect the server This is done by simultaneously pressing the BANK and BANK buttons on the front panel Using the Switch from a Local Console OSD Menu Keyboard Commands Command Function Navigate to different servers in the same BANK Page Up Page Down Select next or previous BANK C mse feme To switch servers using the main OSD menu use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate to the desired server and press the ENTER key A symbol indicates which server is currently being accessed on your console To change the name of a server use the arrow keys to navigate to the desired server press the Insert key type in the new name and press ENTER to save the entry You may use up to 15 characters for each server name Function Help Page SCAN ENABLE SCAN TIME SEC 30 SECURITY OFF ADMIN PASSWORD ADMINXx HOTKEY SCROLL TIMEOUT MIN OFF AUTO SCAN F4 SELECT INS RENAME ENTER COMPLETE ESC EXIT F10 MO
56. ver connected to port 1 will be displayed on the monitor Check that the keyboard monitor and mouse are working normally Using the port selectors check all occupied ports to verify that all servers are connected and responding correctly If you encounter an error check your cable connections for that server and reboot If the problem persists please refer to the Troubleshooting section in this User Manual Daisy Chaining Multiple KVM Switches Optional Note If you are only installing a single SMB KVM over IP Switch skip to the Remote Installation section on page 28 You can daisy chain up to 15 additional OmniView SMB and PRO2 KVM Switches to your OmniView SMB KVM over IP Switch allowing a server administrator to manage up to a maximum of 256 servers from one local or remote console Each daisy chained KVM Switch is referred to as a BANK and is assigned an address The SMB KVM over IP Switch connected to the console keyboard mouse and monitor can only function as the primary KVM switch BANKs 01 through 15 are referred to as secondary KVM switches Note The SMB KVM over IP Switch can only function as the primary KVM switch You cannot daisy chain two SMB KVM over IP Switches together Note A Daisy Chain Cable F1D108 CBL XX is required to daisy chain each KVM Switch and is available through your Belkin reseller or online at www belkin com U S only How to Assign a BANK Address All SMB CAT5 and PRO2 KVM
57. video resolution that the Switch supports The advanced video circuit in the Switch supports a maximum resolution of up to 1600x1200 75Hz Increasing the cable length from your Switch to your servers will result in lower resolution support Do have to install any software to use the Switch No the Switch does not require any drivers or software to be installed in your servers Simply connect all your servers to the Switch using Server Interface Modules and then attach one keyboard monitor and mouse to the console port and it is ready for use Can use the Switch on my Sun server that supports USB Yes the Switch works with any USB capable server poe ae 16 Dae po ai EB 69 u0l 2 S 10 Does the Switch support Linux Yes the Switch works with Red Hat and other Linux distributions configured for PS 2 or USB support What communication ports does the Switch use so it can be accessed remotely Five ports have to be open to remotely connect to the Switch Ports 80 and 443 are used for standard web communication Three consecutive ports are used to send the remote video These can be user defined By default ports 900 901 and 902 are used What are the supported video resolutions and refresh rates Gc o a acd d ad a al add ad iod EES ovo Pl pI EN 0 rb ENENM 00 1 1 o1 o C o vr vj vjbn 1 mes 1 L ENS 2r ENS C011 0 ll ENS o1 071 l l ss SC 1 12
58. y 71 uonoes 72 Keyboard Problem The server does not detect a keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up Solution Check that the keyboard cable on the Server Interface Module is completely connected to your server Tighten any loose connections If you are using the keyboard software that was included with your keyboard uninstall it and then reinstall the standard Microsof keyboard driver Mouse Problem The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port Solution Check that the mouse you are using is connected properly to the console port of the Switch Check that the mouse cable on the Server Interface Module is completely connected to your server Tighten any loose connections If you are using a mouse driver that was included with your mouse uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft mouse driver Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the server If the server is coming out of standby mode allow up to one minute to regain mouse function Deactivate power management schemes on the PC with which you are experiencing problems Try a different mouse Problem The server boots up but the mouse does not work Solution Make sure the mouse is plugged in properly Make sure the mouse works when directly plugged into the server Rebooting may be necessary when trying this Try a different mouse Problem When I switch from one port to another mouse move
59. you can switch directly to any port by entering the 2 digit number of the port you wish to access For example if you press Scroll Lock Scroll Lock 02 the Switch will switch to the server on port 2 located on BANK OO fz Lock Lock J J J Switch to BANK 00 Port 2 02 Using the Switch from a Local Console With a daisy chain switch configuration you can switch between BANKs KVM switches by pressing Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Page Up to switch to the previous BANK Press Scroll Lock Scroll Lock Page Down to switch to the next BANK With a daisy chain switch configuration you can switch directly to any port on any BANK by pressing Scroll Lock Scroll Lock BANK address and the port number For example if you press Scroll Lock Scroll Lock 03 05 the server on BANK 03 port 5 will become active f 5 y y y Note You will have approximately five seconds to complete each hot key sequence See page 65 for instructions on how to change the hot key initiator key ps e o e pe po p p oO 59 u0l 2 S 60 Selecting a Server Using Port Selectors You can directly select which server you wish to control by pressing the port selector next to the corresponding port The LED will illuminate to indicate the port is currently selected If you are installing multiple KVM Switches that are daisy chained use the BANK scroll k
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