Belkin F1DC108B user manual Overview, Product Features, Equipment Requirements

OVERVIEW

Product Features

PS/2 and USB Mix-and-Match Keyboard

The KVM Switch enables you to use either USB or PS/2-type keyboard and mouse to control computers via either their USB or PS/2 interfaces.

Video Resolution

The KVM Switch offers support for video resolutions up to 2048x1536@85Hz through a 400MHz video bandwidth.

Multi-Console Support

By daisy-chaining additional KVM Switches or Expander units to the Primary console, the number of users can expand up to as many as four consoles. All four users can simultaneously control up to 128 computers when used with additional 8-Port KVM Switches, or as many as 256 when using the 16-Port KVM Switches.

IntelliView Graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) with Mouse Support

The IntelliView Graphical OSD feature simplifies server management by allowing you to assign individual names to each connected server throughout the system. Groups of computers can also be created, allowing you to efficiently organize your enterprise. IntelliView also provides a visual means of switching between computers, enables the user to check computer connection status, offers multilevel security, and enables the time interval to be adjusted for the AutoScan function.

Hot Keys

Hot key functionality allows you to select a desired port using designated key commands. By using a simple hot key sequence on your keyboard, selecting one computer from as many as 256 computers is instantaneous.

AutoScan

The AutoScan feature allows you to set your KVM Switch to scan and monitor the activities of all computers connected to it—one by one. The time interval allotted for each computer can be defined or adjusted through the IntelliView menu.

AutoUpdate™

Our exclusive AutoUpdate system and flash-upgradeable firmware allow you to obtain the latest firmware upgrades for your KVM Switch, when necessary. This enables your KVM Switch to maintain consistent compatibility with the latest devices and computers. Firmware updates are free for the life of your KVM Switch. Refer to the enclosed AutoUpdate instruction document, or visit us at belkin.com for complete update information and support.

OVERVIEW

Equipment Requirements

Cables

To connect to the Switch, each computer requires a specialized Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Series Dual-Port KVM Cable.

One Dual-Port KVM Cable connects two computers per KVM port. OmniView ENTERPRISE Series Dual-Port KVM Cables: F1D9400-XX PS/2 Style; 6, 10, 15, and 25 ft.

F1D9401-XX USB Style; 6 and 12 ft. F1D9402-XX Daisy-Chain Cable (-XX denotes length in feet)

Operating Systems

OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series Rack-Mount Consoles with 8-Port KVM Switches are for use with computers running:

Platforms

•Windows® 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT®, XP

•Red Hat® Linux® 7.0, 7.1, 7.2 and other Linux distributions

•Novell® NetWare® 5.x, 6.x

•Apple® Macintosh® products (requires USB support or the OmniView Mac Adapter™ F1D080)

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