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OmniView PRO3
KVM Switch
User Manual
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ......................................................................1 2. Overview .......................................................................................... 2 Feature Overview ........................................................................2 Equipment Requirements ............................................................4 System
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section Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView PRO3 1 KVM Switch (the KVM Switch). Our diverse line of KVM solutions 2 exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at an affordable price. Belkin has designed and developed this KVM Switch with the server 3 administrator in mind. The result is a KVM Switch that surpasses any other switch on the market. The PRO3 KVM Switch is engineered to work with the 4 most advanced se
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Overview Feature Overview • Hot Keys Hot-key functionality allows you to select a desired port using designated key commands. By using a simple hot-key sequence on your keyboard, you can select one server from as many as 256 servers, instantaneously. • AutoScan The AutoScan feature allows you to set your PRO3 KVM Switch to scan and monitor the activities of all connected servers, one by one. The time interval allotted for each server can be adjusted through the On-Screen Display (OSD) men
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section Overview • LED Display 1 An LED display on the front panel of the PRO3 KVM Switch serves as a status monitor. An LED above each direct-access port selector illuminates to indicate 2 that the console currently controls the corresponding server. As a port selector is pushed, the LED above it will light up. A flashing port LED indicates that there is no server connected to that port. 3 • 7-Segment LED Display 4 When daisy-chaining multiple PRO3 KVM Switches together, the 7-segment LE
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Overview Equipment Requirements Cables: Connecting the PRO3 KVM Switch to a server requires a Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit. Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kits: F1D9400-XX (PS/2-style) F1D9401-XX (USB-style) ����������������������� ���������������������� 4 4 5 5
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section Overview Belkin PRO3 Daisy-Chain Cable: F1D108-CBL-XX 1 (-XX denotes length in feet) Note: Product codes and availability may vary. 2 3 4 5 ������������� 6 7 8 4 4 5 5
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Overview System Requirements OS Platforms The PRO3 KVM Switch is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms ® ® TM • Windows NT , 95, 98, 2000, Me, XP, Server 2003, or Vista ® • Microsoft DOS 5.x and above ® ® • Red Hat Linux 8.x and above ® ® • Novell NetWare 5.x ® • Mac OS X and above (with USB support) TM TM • Sun Solaris 8.x and above Keyboards • PS/2-compatible • USB-compatible • Supports 101-/102-/104-key keyboards Mice • PS/2- and USB-com
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section Overview Unit Display Diagrams 1 Front View of the PRO3 KVM Switch: 2 ��� � ��� � ��������� ��������� � ��� � ��� � � ������� � ������ ���� � �������������� �������� � � ��� � �������������� 3 4 5 6 7 �������������� � ������ � � ���� 8 ���� � �������� ������ � ������� (F1DA108Z) 6 6 7 7
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Overview Unit Display Diagrams Back View of the PRO3 KVM Switch: ��������������� �� � � � � �� � ���� ���������������������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ������������������ ��������������������� �������� ������������������������������� ������������������������ �������������� 8 8 9 9
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section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DA104Z, F1DA108Z, F1DA116Z 2 Enclosure: M etal enclosure with high-impact plastic faceplate 3 Power: 12V DC, 1A power adapter, center-pin-positive polarity Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 OmniView KVM Switches 4 No. of Servers Supported: 4 , 8, and 16 respectively for 4-, 8-, and 16-port models (256 servers max. via daisy-chaining) 5 Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support) Max. Resolution: Up to 1920x1440 @ 75Hz 6 Keyboard Input: PS/2 (mi
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Installation Pre-Configuration Where to Place the PRO3 KVM Switch The enclosure of the PRO3 KVM Switch is designed for stand-alone or rack-mount configuration. The 8- and 16-Port PRO3 KVM Switches are natively rack-mountable in standard, 19-inch server racks. Rack-mount hardware is included with these Switches for a sturdy rack installation. An optional OmniView Rack-Mount Kit (F1D005) is available for use with the 4-Port PRO3 KVM Switch. Consider the following when deciding where to place
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section Installation Mounting the PRO3 KVM Switch 1 Bracket Installation (F1DA108Z and F1DA116Z) 2 Eight- or 16-Port PRO3 KVM Switches include adjustable mounting brackets ideal for installation in 19-inch racks. The mounting brackets feature three adjustment positions to allow you to set the PRO3 KVM Switch’s face flush with 3 the ends of the rails or to extend the PRO3 KVM Switch past the front of the rails. Please follow these simple steps to achieve the desired adjustment. 4 Step 1 De
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Installation Note: If this PRO3 KVM Switch will be daisy-chained to another KVM switch, set the BANK address prior to installing on a rack. Refer to the section in this User Manual titled “Connecting Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining)”. Your PRO3 KVM Switch is now mounted securely into the bracket and you are ready to connect the console. Optional Bracket Installation (F1DA104Z) The PRO3 4-Port KVM Switch can be installed into a 19-inch server rack using an optional OmniView Rack-M
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section Installation Note: If this PRO3 KVM Switch will be daisy-chained to another KVM switch, 1 set the BANK address prior to installing on a rack. Refer to the section titled “Connecting Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining)” in this User Manual. 2 Your PRO3 KVM Switch is now mounted securely to the rack and you are ready to connect the console. Note for Belkin PRO2 Series Owners (F1DA104T, F1DA108T, and 3 F1DA116T): Installation for the PRO2 KVM Switch has changed. Please follow
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Installation Connecting the Console to the PRO3 KVM Switch You must use the same type of platform for both the keyboard and mouse. For example, if you are using a USB Keyboard, you must also connect a USB mouse to the console. Step 1 Connect the VGA monitor cable to the HDDB15 female port on the back of the PRO3 KVM Switch in the “Console” section. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 2 Connect the PS/2 or USB keyboard cable to the keyboard port on the back of the PRO3 KVM Switch in the “Console”
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section Installation Step 3 1 Connect the PS/2 or USB mouse cable to the mouse port on the back of the PRO3 KVM Switch in the “Console” section. (Refer to diagram below.) 2 3 4 5 6 7 Note: It is recommended to use all USB input devices or all PS/2 input devices when connecting to the console. 8 Step 4 Attach the power adapter to the DC power jack labeled “12VDC, 1A” located on the rear panel of the PRO3 KVM Switch. Only use the power adapter supplied with the unit. (Refer to diagram below
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Installation Connecting Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch (PS/2 Connection): Step 1 Make sure your server is powered off. Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for PS/2 (F1D9400-XX), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 3 Connect the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors to the mouse and keyboard ports on the server. (Refer to diagram below.) 16 16 17 17
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section Installation Step 4 1 Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for PS/2 to the desired host ports on the PRO3 KVM Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) 2 3 4 5 6 7 Step 5 Power up your server. 8 Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each additional PS/2 server you wish to connect. 16 16 17 17
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Installation Connecting Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch (USB Connection): Step 1 Make sure your server is powered off. Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for USB (F1D9401-XX), connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server. (Refer to diagram below.) Step 3 Connect the USB connector to an available USB port on the server. (Refer to diagram below.) 18 18 19 19
