Belkin F1DE208C, F1DE216C, F1DE116C user manual Table of Contents, Introduction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Overview

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

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

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Installation

Pre-Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Standalone Switch Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting Multiple Switches (Daisy-Chaining) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

DIP Switch Configuration Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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

Using Your Switch

Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors . . . . . . . . 18 Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands . . . . . . . . 20 AutoScan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display Menu Control . . . . . . . . . . .22 The AutoUpdate™ Firmware Update Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switch with Micro-Cabling Technology (the Switch). Our diverse line of KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at a competitive price. Designed to give you control over multiple computers and servers from up to four consoles, the Switch comes in a variety of capacities suitable for all configurations, large or small.

Belkin has designed and developed this Switch with the server administrator in mind. The result is the OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switch, which surpasses any other switch on the market. The Switch is engineered to work with the most advanced server room and laboratory environments, offering:

•Dual-console* support, expandable to up to 4 consoles

•IntelliView Advanced Graphical On-Screen Display

•PS/2 and USB mix-and-match keyboard & mouse support

•Multilevel security feature

•USB flash-upgradeable

•Dedicated daisy-chain ports

•High video-resolution support (400MHz: up to 2048x1536@85Hz)

•Computer naming & group naming

•Server connection diagnostics

•Intuitive port indicators

•Direct-access port selectors

•Belkin 5-Year Warranty

•Dual-port, micro-construct KVM cables (sold separately)

*Available on 2x8 and 2x16 models only

This manual will provide details about your new Switch, from installation and operation to troubleshooting–in the unlikely event of a problem. From time to time, Belkin may release updates to this product; updated user information will be available from our website belkin.com.

For quick and easy installation, please refer to the included Quick Installation Guide.

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switch. We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will soon see for yourself why over 1 million Belkin OmniView products are being used worldwide.

Package Contents:

•One OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switch with Micro-Cabling Technology

•Two Rack-Mount Brackets with Screws

•User Manual

•Quick Installation Guide

•IEC Power Supply Cable

•Registration Card

•One Set of Rubber Feet

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