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OmniView Secure
KVM Switch
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® ® OmniView Secure OmniView Secure KVM Switch KVM Switch User Manual F1DN102U F1DN104U F1DN108U
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................. 1 Package Contents ........................................................................ 1 2. Overview ................................................................................................. 2 Security Features .......................................................................... 2 Other Features .....................................................
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section Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this Belkin OmniView Secure KVM Switch (the Switch). Designed especially for secure military and government 1 installations, the Switch provides the centralized control required by today’s IA (Information Assurance) computer environments. It allows users to manage 2 multiple computers from a single USB console, while preventing unintended data transfer between classified and unclassified computers. 3 This User Manual provide
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Overview Security Features • Dedicated Processors Designed specifically for secure environments, the Switch features a dedicated processor per computer port. This keeps each classified and unclassified computer completely separated and secure at all times, and prevents any unintended data transfer between computers. • No Memory Buffer The Switch does not have a memory buffer and does not have the ability to store data. This prevents any keystrokes or other data input from being unint
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section Overview Other Features 1 • USB Support 2 The Switch is compatible with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 technology and supports Plug-and-Play connectivity with USB computers, keyboards, and mice. 3 • Video Resolution The Switch supports video resolutions of up to 1920x1440@75Hz. 4 • Dedicated Port Selectors Port selectors, located conveniently on the fr ont panel of the Switch, allow you 5 to switch easily from one computer to the next. Each button controls a single computer port. 6 • L
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Overview Equipment Requirements Cables Belkin highly recommends you use Belkin All-In-One USB KVM Cable Kits for your Switch to help ensure superior performance. These cables offer the highest quality possible to ensure optimal data and video transmission. One Cable Kit is required per connected computer. F3X1962bXX All-In-One USB KVM Cable Kits: F3X1962b06 – 6 ft. (1.8m) F3X1962b10 – 10 ft. (3m) F3X1962b15 – 15 ft. (4.6m) Note: Due to USB limitations, the USB-cable length cannot exceed
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section Overview System Requirements 1 Operating-System (OS) Platforms 2 The Switch is compatible with computers running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms: ® 3 • Windows 2000 • Windows XP (Home/Professional) 4 • Windows 2003 Server ® ® • Red Hat Linux Desktop 5 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS ® • Mac OS X v10.3 and higher 6 Keyboards • USB-compatible (including wireless keyboards) 7 Mice • USB-compatible (including wireless or optical mice) Monitors • CRT and LCD with VGA supp
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Overview Unit Display Diagrams Front View LED Indicators �� �� �� �� Port Selectors Back View Console USB Keyboard Port Console USB Computer VGA & DC Power Jack Mouse Port USB Ports Console VGA Monitor Port Side View Tamper-Evident Tape (F1DN104U model shown) IMPORTANT NOTICE: There should be one tamper-evident tape on each side of the Switch enclosure (total of two tapes). If both tapes are visible and do not appear to be disrupted, your Switch has not been opened or compromised since
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section Overview Specifications 1 Part No.: F1DN102U, F1DN104U, F1DN108U 2 Enclosure: Metal enclosure with high-impact plastic faceplate Power: 5V DC, 2.6A power adapter with 3 center-pin-positive polarity No. of Users Supported: 1 4 No. of Computers Supported: 2, 4, and 8 respectively for 2-, 4-, and 8-port models Monitors Supported: CRT and LCD (with VGA support) 5 Resolution Support: Up to 1920x1440@75Hz Console Keyboard Input: USB Type A 6 Console Mouse Input: USB Type A Console Monit
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Installation Pre-Configuration Where to place the Switch: The enclosure of the Switch is designed for desktop or rack-mount configuration. The 8-Port Switch (F1DN108U) can be mounted to a standard 19-inch server rack using the included rack-mount brackets and screws. An optional Rack-Mount Kit (Belkin part number F1D005) is available for use with the 2- and 4-Port Switches. Consider the following when deciding where to place the Switch: • your proximity to the port selectors on the front
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section Installation Step 1 Mounting the Switch ( o p t i o n a l ) 1 Bracket Installation (F1DN108U) 2 The 8-Port Switch includes adjustable mounting brackets ideal for installation in 19-inch racks. The mounting 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 3 Switch past the front of the rails. Please follow these simple steps to achieve the desired adjustment. 4 1.1 Determine how far you would li
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Installation Bracket Installation (F1DN102U and F1DN104U) The 2- and 4-Port Switches can be installed into a 19-inch rack using an optional Rack-Mount Kit, sold separately (Belkin part number F1D005). 1.1 Attach the Rack-Mount Bracket to the Switch using the Phillips screws provided. (Refer to diagram below.) 1.2 Mount the Switch to the rack rails. (Refer to diagram below.) Your Switch is now mounted securely to the rack and you are ready to connect your console. 10 10 10
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section Installation Step 2 Connecting the Console to the Switch ( r e q u i r e d ) 1 Warning: Befor e attempting to connect anything to the Switch or your computers, please ensure that all computer equipment and devices are 2 powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables while computers are powered on may cause irreversible damage to the computers and/or the Switch. Belkin Corporation is not responsible for damage caused by your failure to do so. 3 Before you connect your console to the Sw
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Installation Step 3 Connecting Computers to the Switch ( r e q u i r e d ) 3.1 Make sure all computers and the Switch are powered off. 3.2 Using the Belkin All-In-One USB KVM Cable Kit (F3X1962bXX), connect the male VGA connector to the monitor port on your computer. Then connect the female VGA connector to the CPU monitor port on the Switch labeled “VGA 01”. (Refer to diagram below.) 3.3 Using the Cable Kit, connect the USB Type A connector to an available USB port on your computer. Then
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section Installation Step 4 Powering Up the Systems ( r e q u i r e d ) 1 4.1 Attach the power adapter to the DC power jack labeled “5V, 2.5A” on the 2 back of the Switch. Only use the power adapter supplied with the Switch. (Refer to diagram below.) 3 4 5 6 7 4.2 Power on your computers and your monitor. All computers can be powered on simultaneously. Note: Your computers should recognize the Switch and automatically install the HID USB driver if necessary. When you power on your co
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Using your Switch Selecting a Computer Using Port Selectors Now that you have connected your console and computers to the Switch, it is ready for use. You can select which computer you wish to control by pressing the corresponding port selector on the front of the Switch. The LED will illuminate to indicate which computer (or port) is currently selected. It takes approximately 1–2 seconds for the video signal to refresh after switching computers. Re-synchronization of the mouse and keyboar
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section Frequently Asked Questions What does NIAP Common Criteria validation to EAL 4 mean? 1 To learn more about NIAP Common Criteria and EAL 4, visit http://niap.nist.gov/cc-scheme/nstissp-faqs.html. 2 What do I do if I find that the tamper-evident tape on the Switch has 3 been removed or disrupted? Please call Belkin Technical Support at (800) 282-2355 immediately. The KVM 4 Switch’s circuitry may have been compromised. 5 How does the Switch allow the user to switch between computers? The
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Troubleshooting G e n e r a l Problem: My computer does not boot when connected to the Switch but works fine when I connect my keyboard, video, and mouse directly to my computer. Solution: • Make sure that the All-In-One USB KVM Cable Kit is connected tightly between the Switch and the computer. V i d e o Problem: I am getting ghosting, shadowing, or fuzzy images on my monitor. Solution: • Check that all video cables are inserted properly to the Switch, computer, and monitor. • Check th
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section Troubleshooting K e y b o a r d 1 Problem: 2 The computer does not detect my keyboard, or my keyboard does not work when I switch computers or reboot. 3 Solution: • C heck that the keyboard you are using is connected properly to the Switch. 4 • C heck that the USB cable between the Switch and the computer is completely connected. 5 • Try connecting to a different USB port on the computer. • M ake sure the keyboard works when directly plugged into the 6 computer (the HID USB driv
