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®
OmniView SMB CAT5
216/232 Switch
User Manual
PM00019 -F1DP2XXA
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TABle O f C On Ten TS t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Administration > User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Adding a user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 System Contents . . . . . . . . . . . .
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InTr OdUCTIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SMB CAT5 216/232 Switch with advanced CAT5 extension technology . This Switch provides a simple, quick, server management solution for medium to large-size businesses . The Switch allows multiuser access and control of multiple servers . This User Manual provides all the details you’ll need to install and operate your new OmniView SMB CAT5 216/232 Switch . For quick and easy
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InTr OdUCTIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Key f eatures CAT5 Technology Integrated CAT5 technology enables you to connect your KVM Switch to your servers up to 100 feet (30m) away using standard CAT5 cabling and Belkin’s compact Server Interface Modules (SIMs) . CAT5 cabling reduces wiring clutter, simplifies cable management, and allows for greater airflow in your racks, increasing the lifespan of your equipment . SIMs enable continuous server uptime using keep-alive intelligence
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InTr OdUCTIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 User-f riendly 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 servers . Video r esolution The Switch supports video resolutions of up to 1600x1200@75Hz for both local and remote consoles . f lash-Upgradeable Flash upgrades allow you to obtain the latest firmware updates for your Switch . These firmware
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InTr OdUCTIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Servers System Contents • P S / 2 a n d U S B c o m p u t e r s / s e r v e r s • 1 O m n i V i e w S M B C A T 5 2 1 6 / 2 3 2 S w i t c h • VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors • 1 AC Power Cable Keyboards and Mice • 1 User Manual CD • U SB - c o mpa t i b le • 1 Quick Start Guide • 1 Set Rack-Mount Brackets and Screws Monitors • C R T a n d L C D ( w i t h V G A , S V G A , o r X G A m o n i t o r s ) System r equirements
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InTr OdUCTIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 OmniView SMB Server Interface Modules: Terminology F1DP101A-AP (PS/2 style) F1DP101A-AU (USB style) Below are some terms and their meanings used in this guide . F1DP101A-AS (Legacy Sun, miniDIN8 style) F1DP101A-AP-8PK (PS/2 style, 8-pack) Term Meaning F1DP101A-AU-8PK (USB style, 8-pack) The computers/servers that are accessed Target server locally via the Switch . CAT5 Cables Belkin highly recommends you use Belkin Category 5e, FastCAT™ 5e,
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Digital Digital InTr OdUCTIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Analog Unit display diagrams Figure 1 illustrates the front panel of the OmniView SMB CAT5 232 Switch . Analog Figure 1 OmniView SMB CAT5 232 Switch – front view Figure 2 OmniView SMB CAT5 232 Switch – rear view led and button table Connector table led function Connector function Connect a keyboard, video, and mouse to Solid: Server is connected to and powere
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In STAll ATIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Mechanical loading Pre-Installation Guidelines Mount the equipment in the rack in such a way that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading . • P l a c e c a b l e s a w a y f r o m f l u o r e s c e n t l i g h t s , a i r c o n d i t i o n e r s , a n d machines that are likely to generate electrical noise . Circuit overloading When connecting the equipment to the supply circuit, consider the • Pla
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In STAll ATIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Place the brackets toward the front of the unit so that the unit can be r ack-mounting the SMB CAT5 Switch mounted front facing; or place the brackets toward the rear of the unit so that it can be mounted rear facing on the back of a rack . Figure 4 Rack-mount the Switch using the supplied rack-mount kit . The brackets illustrates the bracket connected for rear facing . Screw the bracket to can be placed in two possible positions (see Fi
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In STAll ATIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting the System Figure 5 illustrates the Switch’s system overview . CAT5 Cables (up to 100 ft.) SMB CAT5 216/232 KVM Switch Connected Servers Server Interface Modules Local User 1 Local User 2 Figure 5 Switch’s system overview ® OmniView SMB CAT5 216/232 Switch 9
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In STAll ATIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 The Server Interface Modules (SIMs) Each computer/server is directly connected to the Switch via the appropriate SIM using CAT5 cables in a star configuration . No external power is needed at the remote SIMs . The SIMs draw their power from the computer’s keyboard port (PS/2 SIM) or from the USB port (USB SIM . ) The figures below illustrate the SIM PS/2 and USB . Figure 6 USB SIM2 (part no . F1DP101A-AU) Figure 7 PS/2 SIM (part no . F1DP10
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In STAll ATIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting a PS/2 SIM Connecting a USB SIM Figure 8 illustrates the PS/2 SIM connections . The USB SIM supports Windows 2000 and later, Sun, SGI, and all modern Linux distributions . The connections for USB SIM are exactly 1 . Power down the server the same . Figure 9 illustrates the USB SIM and its connections . 2 . Connect the mouse connector to the computer’s mouse port . To connect the USB SIM: 3 . Connect the keyboard connector to th
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In STAll ATIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Connecting to the network Connecting the power supply Connect the network cable to the LAN port of the Switch . This must be 1 . Using the power cord provided, connect the Switch to a socket done before powering on the Switch . outlet with a grounding connection . Only use the power cord supplied with the unit . Connecting the CAT5 cables 2 . Power on the Switch . Allow approximately 45 seconds for boot up . 1 . Connect one connector to t
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In STAll ATIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 2 . Press “F2” . The Settings window appears (see Figure 11 . ) Setting the IP Address By default, the Switch boots with an automatically assigned IP address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the network . The DHCP server provides a valid IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask . You can identify the IP address from the OSD at the local position . You can set the IP address locally via the OSD where there i
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In STAll ATIOn t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Changing the network parameters Enable DHCP – When a DHCP server is active on the same network to which the Switch is connected, DHCP provides automatic IP assignment . When DHCP is disabled (Recommended) – You can assign a fixed IP address to the Switch . Consult your network administrator regarding the use of the DHCP . When DHCP is disabled, enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway as given by your network administrator . Once
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WeB In Terf ACe t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 l ogging In to the Web Interface SSl certificate notes Client computer operating system . Windows 2000 or higher, with When first connecting, two browser security warnings appear . Click Internet Explorer 6 .0 or later version . 128-bit encryption support “Yes” to proceed . is required . The first warning disappears upon the first Switch client installation, Windows Vista n ote! To log in to the web configuration interface with when Belki
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WeB In Terf ACe t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 logging in To complete the initial setup via the web configuration interface: 1 . Open your web browser (Internet Explorer version 6 .0 or higher) . 2 . Type the Switch’s system IP address—http or https://IP address/ - and press “Enter” . The login page appears (see Figure 13 . ) Figure 14 Targets page Columns: Server n ame – The server name can be changed in the configuration Figure 13 Login page settings to give the server an identifiab
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WeB In Terf ACe t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Configuring the System n etwork > Configuration Configuring the system includes setting network parameters, user and Consult your network administrator for the network settings if necessary . security settings, and maintenance . d evice n ame – Type a name for the Switch . From the menu, click “Configuration” . The “Network > Configuration” page, including the Configuration menu, appears: TCP Ports – Choose any three TCP ports between port
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WeB In Terf ACe t able of c ontents sections 1 2 3 4 5 l An Administration > User Settings Under LAN in Figure 14, is the following: From the menu, click “User Settings” and Figure 16 appears . enable d HCP – When a DHCP server is active on the same network to which the Switch is connected, DHCP provides automatic IP assignment . When d HCP is disabled (r ecommended) – You can assign a fixed IP address to Switch . Consult your network administrator regarding the use of the DHCP . When DHCP is
