Belkin F1DW216 user manual Equipment Requirements

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OVERVIEW

Equipment Requirements

To connect the Switch to each computer, a specialized Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Series Server Interface Module (F1DE101A-AP) and a CAT5 or CAT6 patch cable is required per computer. To connect multiple BANKs together, a specialized Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Daisy-Chain KVM Cable is required.

Patch Cables

A3L980-XX (CAT6)

A3L850-XX (CAT5)

A7J304-XX (CAT5)

A3L791-XX (CAT5)

OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Daisy-Chain Cable

F1D9402-XX (Daisy-Chain)

(-XX denotes length in feet)

Operating Systems

The Switch is for use with computers running:

Platforms

•Windows® 98, 2000, Me, NT®, XP

•Red Hat® Linux® 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, Mandrake, Lindows

•Novell® NetWare® 5.x, 6.x

•Apple® Macintosh® products (Requires USB support, or the OmniView Mac Adapter-F1D080)

Keyboards

•Supports most PS/2 keyboards

•Supports USB keyboards up to 104 keys

Mice

• Supports most PS/2 and USB mice

Monitor

•VGA

•SVGA

•MultiSync®

Note: DCC is not supported when monitors are connected to the ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switch.

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Contents OmniView Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents Overview Feature OverviewAutoScan Direct-Access Port SelectorsHot Keys Reprogrammable Hot Key Initiator SequenceEquipment Requirements Product Specifications Front View with Fascia Flipped Down F1DW216C Front View of the Switch F1DW216CFront View with Fascia Flipped Down F1DW116C Back View of the KVM Switch F1DW216CCable Length Recommendations InstallationPre-Configuration Installing the Switch into a Server RackInitial switch position for video compensation Standalone Switch InstallationConnecting Computers to the Switch Connect the Console Connecting Multiple Switches Daisy-Chaining Installation Before you begin DIP Switch Configuration ChartExample F1DE101A-AP Adding Additional Units Example of Daisy-Chain ConfigurationConnecting the Daisy-Chain Cable Connecting the ComputersPowering Up the Systems Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors Using Your SwitchStandalone Configuration Static Mode Idle Daisy-Chain ConfigurationSelect Mode Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands AutoScan Mode Using the AutoScan Function from the Front PanelUsing the MultiView Feature Input and Navigation Features Using Your Switch ID Column MainGroup Column Computer Name ColumnSecurity Column Mouse ColumnConsole Column Scan Column SetupSecurity User Columns 1, 2, 3, G PasswordsPassword Entry Fields Options Using Your Switch Using Your Switch Error Messages and Dialogs Updating Firmware AutoUpdate Firmware Update UtilityInstalling the AutoUpdate application Connecting the computer to the SwitchUsing Your Switch Updating Devices via the Web Using Your Switch Updating your KVM Manually with a File from a Local Disk Using Your Switch Using Your Switch Completing a Standalone KVM Firmware Update Completing the Firmware UpdateTroubleshooting Glossary Glossary FCC Statement InformationP74342