Belkin 5000HQ user manual Uploading a new KVM switch, Console server

Settings – Attached Devices

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10..2..1 Uploading a new KVM switch

If a KVM switch is not listed, contact Belkin at support@belkin.com to obtain a new KVM switch definition file (SDF).

When you receive the file, do the following:

1.Save the KVM switch file on your computer’s hard disk.

2.Log in to OmniView IP 5000HQ as an administrator.

3.From the “KVM Switches” page, press to locate the KVM switch file (SDF.XML).

4.Press . The file uploads with the new switch type added to the list.

5.Select the KVM switch type and click .

10..3 Console server

Configuring console servers is relevant when there are serial console servers connected to the system. You must select all console server types physically connected.

Note: Without configuring console servers, you will not be able to perform any serial communication-related operations.

To select the console server model types:

1.From the “Attached Devices” menu, select “Console Server”. A list of currently supported models appears:

Figure 66 Console Servers

2.From the list, select the console server brands and models physically connected to your serial devices.

3.Press . The selection is saved.

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