User Manual
OmniView SMB KVM-over-IP Switch
Table of Contents
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Table of Contents
Using the Switch from a Local Console
Frequently Asked Questions
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Package Contents
Introduction
Overview
Remote-Management Features
Video Resolution
Other Features
Firmware Updates
Overview
Equipment Requirements
Overview
Server Interface Modules
F1DP101A-AP
Cables
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Overview
OmniView Daisy-Chain Cable
Operating-System OS Platforms
System Requirements
Keyboards
Mice
Front View
Unit Display Diagrams
Back View
Overview
Overview
Specifications
Overview
SMB Server Interface Module, PS/2
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1.8 x 3.5 x 0.9 in. 46 x 89 x 23mm
Overview
SMB Server Interface Module, USB
SMB Server Interface Module, Legacy Sun
Pre-Configuration
Local Installation
Where to place the Switch
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Cable-Distance Requirements for PS/2, USB, and Sun Servers
Local Installation
Local Installation
Step 1 Mounting the Switch
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MAC Address Device Number
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Step 2 Connecting the Console to the Switch
Local Installation
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Local Installation
2.3 Locate and connect a cable from your local area network to the RJ45 Ethernet port on the back of the Switch. Refer to diagram below
Local Installation
Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch PS/2 Connection
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Local Installation
3.5 Power up your server
Local Installation
Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch USB Connection
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Local Installation
3.4 Connect the Switch to the Server Interface Module using the included Belkin CAT5e Patch Cable or other CAT5 cable. Refer to diagram below. Your server should recognize your Server Interface Module and automatically install the HID USB driver if necessary
Local Installation
Step 3 Connecting Servers to the Switch Sun MiniDIN8 Connection
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Local Installation
Local Installation
Step 4 Powering Up the Systems
How to Assign a BANK Address
Daisy-Chaining Multiple KVM Switches Optional
Local Installation
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Local Installation
BANK-DIP-Switch-Configuration Chart SMB CAT5 KVM Switches
DIP SWITCH# SMB CAT5
BANK ADDRESS
Local Installation
Example of Daisy-Chain Configuration
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Local Installation
Connecting the Primary and Secondary KVM Switches
Getting Started
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Connecting the servers
Local Installation
Step 1 Identifying the IP Address
Remote Installation
Remote Installation
Step 2 Logging into the Web Interface
Fig. 1 Login Page
Password
Fig. 2 Network-Configuration Page
Remote Installation
Device Name
Step 3 Network Configuration
Required TCP Ports
Remote Installation
Enable DHCP
Remote Installation
SNMP Settings
Set a Static IP
Remote Installation
Step 4 User Settings
Administrator
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To add a new user
View Only
Remote Installation
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Remote Installation
To edit a user
To delete a user
Fig. 4 Switch-Configuration Page
Step 5 Switch Configuration
Remote Installation
To specify and name servers
Installing new Switch-Definition Files SDFs
Remote Installation
To install the SDF
Remote Installation
Step 6 Serial Settings
To configure your serial device
Fig. 5 Serial-Settings Page
Remote Installation
Step 7 Security Settings
Fig. 6 Security-Settings Page
Standard-Security Password
SSL Certificate
Idle Timeout
Remote Installation
To install an SSL certificate
Firmware Upgrade
Maintenance
To upgrade firmware
Remote Installation
Remote Installation
Restore Factory Settings
To restore factory settings
WARNING! Once data has been reset, it cannot be retrieved
Starting a Remote Session
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
To start a remote session
Fig. 10 Server-Access Dialog Box
Full-Screen Mode
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
To work in full-screen mode
Fig. 11 Example of Full-Screen Mode
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Using the Drop-Down Bar
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Fig. 12 Drop-Down Bar
Mouse-Pointer Alignment
Mouse Configuration and Settings
To align mouse pointers
Mouse-Pointer Calibration
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Manual Settings
Fig. 13 Mouse-Settings Box
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Fig. 14 Mouse-Pointer Options Windows XP
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
USB Option
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Advanced-Mouse Emulation
To change the mouse-emulation settings
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To transmit a keyboard sequence
Keyboard Configuration and Settings
To add a keyboard sequence
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
To record a keyboard sequence
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Fig. 17 Add-Special-Key Box
Manual Video Adjust
Video Configuration and Settings
Refresh
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Auto Video Adjust
To adjust the video automatically
Fig. 18 Manual Video-Adjust Bar
To change the bandwidth settings
Performance Settings Bandwidth
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Fig. 19 Performance-Settings Box
To connect to a different server
Selecting a Server
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
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Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Additional Features
Session Profile
To restore factory defaults
Restoring Factory Defaults
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Safe-Mode Password
Selecting a Server or BANK
Using the Switch from a Local Console
Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot Keys
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Using the Switch from a Local Console
With a daisy-chain switch configuration, you can switch between BANKs KVM switches by pressing “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”, “Page Up”, to switch to the previous BANK. Press “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”, “Page Down”, to switch to the next BANK
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Selecting a Server Using Port Selectors
Selecting a BANK Using Scroll Buttons
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AutoScan Mode
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
On-Screen Display OSD
Main OSD-Menu Page
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Function/Help Page
Command
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Admin Password
Function/Help-Page Keyboard Commands
Scan
Scan Time
Monitor-DDC2 Feature
Timeout
Hot Key
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Hot-Key-Command Shortcuts
Command
Function
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Sun Combo Keys
Volume Up
Volume Down
Using the Switch from a Remote Console
Updating Firmware
What operating systems does the Switch support?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Switch support Microsoft IntelliMouse?
How does the Switch allow the user to switch between ports?
Does the Switch support Linux?
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the supported video resolutions and refresh rates?
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Local Console
Troubleshooting
General
Video
Keyboard
Troubleshooting
Mouse
The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port
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Troubleshooting
The Remote console login page will not display on my browser
Remote Console
Troubleshooting
I forgot my password. How can I reset the RIPM to factory defaults?
Troubleshooting
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The video quality is bad and/or grainy
Glossary
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KVM Literally “Keyboard Video Mouse”, this term refers to technology that allows two or more computers to be controlled by one keyboard, video monitor, and mouse some switches that use KVM technology enable sharing of other peripherals such as audio speakers, microphones, and printers
Glossary
FCC Statement
Information
Declaration of Conformity with FCC Rules
for Electromagnetic Compatibility
How state law relates to the warranty
How to get service
Information
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Information
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OmniView SMB KVM-over-IP Switch
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