Belkin P74696 manual Connecting the server to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch

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Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch

Connecting the server to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch:

1.Power on the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch.

2.Connect one end of the USB cable to the flash port on your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch (the USB “B” connector) and the other end to

the server’s USB port(s). You may need one or more USB hubs between the server and the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch if you intend to update multiple Rack-Mount Console KVM Switches (or other KVM devices) simultaneously.

NOTE: Before you begin the update, the administrator should go into the “Options” page in the OSD, press the “Display Version Numbers” button, and record the current version numbers; this will allow the administrator to confirm that the firmware was updated correctly.

To start the update process, you must run the AutoUpdate application by selecting “AutoUpdate.exe” from the start menu, or a desktop shortcut. The first screen of the AutoUpdate application will prompt the user to select an automatic or manual update. You should generally select automatic, unless you have a specific reason to do otherwise. An automatic update will check the firmware on the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch and compare the versions installed against the latest versions available; if there are newer versions, the application will download the new firmware from the Internet and transfer it into the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch.

NOTE: Before clicking “Next” to continue the AutoUpdate installation, make sure all servers are unplugged. Failure to do so could render the Rack-Mount KVM Switch non-functional.

The user then needs to power-cycle the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch to complete the firmware installation. The manual update works similarly, but the

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Contents OmniView Enterprise 1U Rack-Mount Console with Built-In 8-Port KVM SwitchRack-mount console Table of Contents Package Contents Feature Overview AutoUpdateQuad-Bus Technology AutoScan Video ResolutionHot Keys Reprogrammable Hot Key Initiator SequenceCables Equipment RequirementsOperating System Requirements Front View Unit Display DiagramsLCD Display Buttons Specifications Cable Length Recommendations Pre-ConfigurationStep Section Unlock your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch with keys provided PS/2 Connection USB Connection Section Connecting Multiple KVM Devices Daisy-Chaining DIP Switch Configuration Chart InstallationBefore you begin Connecting the Daisy-Chain Cable Example of Daisy-Chain ConfigurationAdding additional units Connecting the servers Powering up the Systems Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Selecting a Server Using Keyboard Hot Key CommandsAutoScan Mode Using the MultiView Feature Input and Navigation Features ID Column MainGroup Column Computer Name ColumnConsole Column Setup ButtonMouse Column Security ColumnSetup Security AdminScan Column Scan Time and Change All ButtonUser GuestUser Columns 1, 2, 3, G Passwords Password Entry FieldsEnable Check Boxes AutoLogout Enable and Time Broadcast PasswordsOptions Alternate Attention Key Display BannerDisplay Inactive Ports Display Restricted PortsUnit ID Assign Bank Address Disable ViewingDaisy-Chain this KVM Switch Advanced DialogSteal Control of this Host Restore Factory DefaultsError Messages and Dialogs Login DialogSplash Screen BannerAutoUpdate Firmware Update Utility Installing the AutoUpdate applicationUpdating Firmware Connecting the server to the Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Updating Devices via the Web Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Section Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Completing the Firmware Update Using your Rack-Mount Console KVM Switch Section Glossary Section CE Declaration of Conformity FCC Statement
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