Belkin F1DC108B user manual Table of Contents, Introduction

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview

Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Unit Display Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation

Pre-Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Standalone KVM Switch—Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Multiple KVM Switches—Installation (Daisy-Chaining) . . . . . . . . . . 10

DIP Switch Configuration Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Powering Up the Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using your Switch

Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands . . . . . . . . 15 Using the Auto Scan Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Control . . . . . . 16

FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Rack-Mount Console with 8-Port KVM Switch (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 the Rack-Mount Console, Belkin has designed and developed this Rack-Mount Console with the server administrator in mind. The result is designed to outperform any other rack-mount console with KVM switch on the market. The Rack-Mount Console is engineered to work with the most advanced server room and laboratory environments, offering:

•Dual rail system allowing the LCD panel to be displayed by itself

•Video resolution support of up to 1024x768

•PS/2 and USB mix-and-match support for input and output devices

•Multi-console support

•IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD)

•Computer and group naming

•Multilevel security

•Computer connection status and diagnosis

•Flash-upgradeable firmware

•Dual-port connectors (cables sold separately)

•Belkin Two-Year Warranty

•Free technical support

This User Manual will provide details about your new Switch, from installation and operation to troubleshooting—in the unlikely event of a problem.

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

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView ENTEPRISE Quad-Bus Series Rack-Mount Console with 8-Port 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

•OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Rack-Mount Console with 8-Port KVM Switch

•Rack-Mount Brackets with Screws

•User Manual

•Quick Installation Guide

•Registration Card

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