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