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1. Note The Rack Mount Console F1DC108B SR F1DC116B SR must be designated as the primary KVM switch Refer to the diagram on the right Note A Daisy Chain Cable F1D108 CBL is required to daisy chain each PROS KVM Switch and is available through your Belkin reseller or online at www belkin com Secondary unit BANK 03 13 How to Assign a BANK Address All PROS KVM Switches feature a BANK DIP switch The BANK DIP Switch is used to assign the proper BANK address to each PRO3 KVM Switch For a multi unit configuration the primary KVM switch Rack Mount Console is always set to BANK address 00 Each secondary unit must be setto a unique BANK address from 01 through 15 Refer to the chart on the right for BANK DIP switch settings Example Three 8 Port PRO3 KVM Switches F1DA108Z are daisy chained together with a Rack Mount Console to manage up to 32 servers The DIP switch on the primary KVM Rack Mount Console switch is set to BANK 00 factory default and the secondary units are each set to a unique BANK between 01 and 03 DIP SWITCH BANK ADDRESS 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON ON ON ON ON ON BANK 0 PRIMARY default ON ON OFF ON ON ON BANK 1 SECONDARY ON ON ON OFF ON ON BANK 2 SECONDARY ON ON OFF OFF ON ON BANK 3 SECONDARY ON ON ON ON OFF ON BANK 4 SECONDARY ON ON OFF ON OFF ON BANK 5 SECONDARY ON ON ON OFF OFF ON BANK 6 SECONDARY ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON BANK 7 SECONDARY ON ON ON ON ON OFF BAN2. Step 3 Connect the USB connector to an available USB port on the server Refer to diagram on the right Ti EI Fat EI 11 Step 4 Connect the Belkin Dual Port Micro Cable Kit for USB to the desired host ports on the PRO3 KVM Switch Refer to diagram on the left Your server should recognize the KVM Switch connection and automatically install the HID USB driver if necessary Step 5 Note We recommend that you attach the Belkin Dual Port Micro Cable USB Kit directly to a free USB port on your server Note When a USB Cable Kitis connected to a Sun server the Server Interface Module emulates the Sun keys using a set of key combinations called combo keys Refer to the table on page 28 for a list of Sun functions supported by the Rack Mount Console 12 Connecting the Rack Mount Console with Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches Daisy Chaining You can daisy chain up to 15 additional PRO3 KVM Switches F1DA104Z F1DA108Z F1DA116Z F1DA104Q F1DA108Q and F1DA116Q allowing a server administrator to manage up to a maximum of 256 servers from one console Each daisy chained PRO3 KVM Switch is referred to as a BANK and is assigned an address The Rack Mount Console is BANK 00 and is referred to as the primary KVM switch BANKs 01 through 15 are referred to as secondary KVM switches
3. 95 98 2000 Me XP Server 2003 or Windows Vista Microsoft DOS 5 x and above Red Hat Linux 8 x and above Novell NetWare 5 x Mac OS X and above Sun Solaris 8 x and above Keyboards e PS 2 compatible e USB compatible e Supports 101 102 104 key keyboards Mice e PS 2 and USB compatible mice having 2 3 4 or 5 buttons e PS 2 and USB compatible wireless or optical mice Unit Display Diagrams Back View of the Widescreen Rack Mount Console with Built In PRO3 KVM Switch Front View of the Widescreen Rack Mount Console with Built In Handle Console VGA PS 2 mouse keyboard ports USB mouse keyboard ports PRO3 KVM Switch TFT LCD Active Matrix Color Panel LCD Front Panel controls SCSI 50 dual host ports a Ud Daisy chain out y Flash upgrade DC power jack port and DIP Touchpad select switch Specifications Part No Daisy Chain No of Servers Supported Keyboard Input Mouse Input Monitor Port CPU Ports F1DC108H F1DC116H Maximum of 16 OmniView KVM Switches 8 and 16 respectively for 8 and 16 port models 256 servers max via daisy chaining PS 2 miniDIN6 USB Type A PS 2 miniDIN6 USB Type A VGA HDDB15 female SCSI 50 Daisy Chain Ports Flash Upgrade Port Operating Temp Storage Temp Humidity Warranty DB25 female RJ11 32 to 104 F 0 40 C 4 to 140 F 20 60 C 0 80 R
4. ICES This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe A est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada 37 Belkin International Inc Limited 2 Year Product Warranty What this warranty covers Belkin International Inc Belkin warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design assembly material or workmanship What the period of coverage is Belkin warrants the Belkin product for two years What will we do to correct problems Product Warranty Belkin will repair or replace at its option any defective product free of charge except for shipping charges for the product Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the product for example because it has been discontinued Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as discounted by its natural use 38 What is not covered by this warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin s request at the sole expense of the purchaser or if Belkin dete
5. Japanese Russian The default language is set to English To designate a different language use the arrow keys to navigate to the desired language field and then press Enter to select and save the entry Port Name Edit This option allows you to name each port with up to 10 characters To name the port use the arrow keys to navigate to the desired server port and then press Enter to select and name the port Press Enter again to save the entry 24 User Setting This option allows you to specify an administrator user name and passwords to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the OSD and KVM Switch One administrator and eight users can be stored To add the name and password use the arrow keys to navigate to the desired field and then press Enter to select and edit Press Enter again to save the entry The maximum characters for the name and password fields are eight characters The default administrator name and password are Username admin Password belkin Access List This feature allows you to discretely specify the user access at a port level Only the administrator can set up the access list The column on the left lists the port names The users are listed by their number 1 to 8 Navigate to the user and port and press the Enter key to enable deny the access right for each user and port combination X represents access is denied and O represents access is enabled Note User name and passwo
6. To activate the AutoScan function press Scroll Lock Scroll Lock A To stop AutoScan press any key on the keyboard Note There is no mouse or keyboard control in AutoScan mode This is necessary to prevent data and synchronization errors If the user is using the mouse or keyboard when the Rack Mount Console is switching between ports data flow may become interrupted and could result in erratic mouse movement and or wrong character input when using the keyboard On Screen Display OSD The OSD allows you to switch servers assign names to your servers start and stop the AutoScan feature set the desired scan time interval for AutoScan enable the password security feature and program hot keys To access the OSD menu press Scroll Lock Scroll Lock and the space bar Immediately the OSD screen will appear The superimposed menu screen is generated by the Rack Mount Console and does not affect the function of your server operating system or software function 21 USING YOUR RACK MOUNT CONSOLE Main OSD Page The main OSD menu displays the current selected BANK and connected servers to that BANK If you have only the Rack Mount Console in your configuration the OSD menu will display BANK 00 A symbol indicates that the connected server is powered up OSD Keyboard Commands 4 L Navigate to different servers in the same BANK Page Up Page Down Select next or previous BANK Enter Switch serv
7. Troubleshooting 32 TGIOSS ATV UTE 35 SInformatloOn 37 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Belkin 19 inch Widescreen Rack Mount Console with Built In PRO3 KVM Switch the Rack Mount Console Our diverse line of KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high quality durable products at an affordable price Designed to give you control over multiple servers the Rack Mount Console provides an excellent solution for the server administrator It outperforms any other rack console with KVM switch on the market Engineered to work with the most advanced server room and laboratory environments this Rack Mount Console offers Single rail system with 10 compact design Video resolution support of up to 1440x900 e PS 2and USB support for input devices e On Screen Display OSD e Daisy chain capability with other Belkin PRO switches up to 256 servers e Security e Flash upgradeable firmware e Dual port micro cabling cable kits sold separately e Belkin 2 Year Warranty e Free technical support e 19 inch Widescreen LCD INTRODUCTION Table of Contents SECTIONS 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 This User Manual will provide details about your new Rack Mount Package Contents Console from installation and operation to troubleshooting in the unlikely event of a problem For quick and easy installation please refer to t
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9. servers from a single console It has at least one console port and multiple server ports OSD On Screen Display a Graphical User Interface that can be used to control and configure the KVM switch Port An interface receptor on a server through which you can attach a device or plug in a device cable Primary KVM Switch The KVM switch that is connected to the console and is set to BANK address 00 Secondary KVM Switch Any KVM switch that is daisy chained to the primary KVM switch and is set to BANK address 01 15 and has no console connected 36 INFORMATION FCC Statement di DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR N ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We Belkin International Inc of 12045 E Waterfront Drive Playa Vista CA 90094 declare under our sole responsibility that the products F1DC108H F1DC116H to which this declaration relates Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 9 A CE Declaration of Conformity We Belkin International Inc declare under our sole responsibility that the products F1DC108H F1DC116H to which this declaration relates are in conformity with Emissions Standard EN55022 and with Immunity Standard EN55024 LVP EN61000 3 2 and EN61000 3 3
10. BELKIN 19 Widescreen Rack Mount Console with Built In PRO3 KVM Switch TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 1 Introduction cssuuuuuuuRRARERRERRRRRRRRRRRKRRRRAARARRAAAAAA 1 Package E XR E NERA 2 2 0VOFVIOW ne Se ave etes 3 Feature Overview 3 Equipment Requirements 4 System Requirements 5 Unit Display Diagrams 6 amp C PEE 7 3 Installation esses m 9 eee eee nee eee eee ees 8 Configuratie UR a 8 Connecting Servers to the Rack Mount Console 9 Connecting the Rack Mount Console with Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches Daisy Chaining 13 Powering Up the Systems 17 4 Using your Rack Mount Console 18 Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot Key Commands 18 AutoScan Mode rptu d Vet dg ae 21 On Screen Display OSD 21 Keyboard Hot Key Command Shortcuts 27 Sun Combo and Mac Key Mapping 28 Updating Firmware 29 5 Frequently Asked Questions 30 6
11. H non condensing 2 years Note Specifications are subject to change without notice INSTALLATION Pre Configuration Consider the following when deciding where to place the Rack Mount Console with Built In PRO3 KVM Switch e location of your servers in relation to your console e lengths of the cables you use to connect your servers to the Rack Mount Console Cable Distance Requirements For PS 2 Servers VGA signals transmit best up to 25 feet 7 6m Beyond that length the probability of video degradation increases For this reason Belkin recommends that the length of the cables between the Rack Mount Console and the connected servers does not exceed 25 feet 7 6m For USB Servers USB signals can be transmitted up to 15 feet 4 5m between the Rack Mount Console and server Beyond that length the probability of USB signal failure is likely and may cause the device to fail Note The Belkin OmniView CAT5 Extender F1D084 PS 2 and F1D086U USB may be used to extend your console keyboard mouse and monitor by up to 300 feet 91m il Cautions and Warnings Avoid placing cables near fluorescent lights air conditioning equipment or machines that create electrical noise e g vacuum cleaners Before attempting to connect anything to the Rack Mount Console or your Servers ensure that everything is powered off Plugging and unplugging cables while servers are powered on may cause irreversible
12. K 8 SECONDARY ON ON OFF ON ON OFF BANK 9 SECONDARY ON ON ON OFF ON OFF BANK 10 SECONDARY ON ON OFF OFF ON OFF BANK 11 SECONDARY ON ON ON ON OFF OFF BANK 12 SECONDARY ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF BANK 13 SECONDARY ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF BANK 14 SECONDARY ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF BANK 15 SECONDARY ON Up Position OFF Down Position 14 Example of Daisy Chain Configuration Getting Started Step 1 Make sure that all servers Rack Mount Console and PRO3 KVM Switches are powered off and that each PRO3 KVM Switch has been assigned a unique BANK address Step 2 Place all primary and secondary KVM switches in the desired location Secondary unit BANK 03 15 Connecting the Primary and Secondary KVM Switches Step 1 Using the Daisy Chain Cable F1D108 CBL connect one end to the Daisy Chain In port on the Rack Mount Console BANK 00 Step 2 Connect the other end of the Daisy Chain Cable F1D108 CBL to the Daisy Chain Out port of the first secondary KVM switch BANK 01 Step 3 To add secondary units connect one end of the Daisy Chain Cable F1D108 CBL to the Daisy Chain In port on the first secondary KVM switch and the other end to the Daisy Chain Out port of the next secondary KVM switch for example BANK 01 Step 4 Repeat Step 3 for additional PRO3 KVM Switches you wish to daisy chain together Connecting the Servers Step 1 Connect all servers to the primary a
13. Mount Console will support any mix of PS 2 and USB host servers at a time Q What does flash upgradeable mean A With flash upgrade capability you can update your Rack Mount Console firmware at any time through a simple serial connection Upgrade capability ensures that your Rack Mount Console is always the most current version on the market with the latest features and enhancements See the Updating Firmware section in this User Manual How does the Rack Mount Console allow the user to switch between ports The Rack Mount Console supports two methods of port selection The user can select servers using specially designated keyboard hot keys or through the On Screen Display How far can the server be from the Rack Mount Console The Rack Mount Console can be placed up to 25 feet away from your PS 2 server and up to 15 feet away from your USB server Whatis the maximum video resolution that the Rack Mount Console supports The advanced video circuit in the Rack Mount Console supports a maximum resolution of up to 1440x900 30 Doll have to install any software to use the Rack Mount Console No the Rack Mount Console does not require any drivers or software to be installed in your servers Simply connect all your servers to the Belkin KVM Cable Kits and it is ready for use Canluse the Rack Mount Console to switch video signals only No the Rack Mount Console must be connected to both the
14. The OSD feature simplifies server management by allowing you to assign individual names to each connected server throughout the system It provides a visual means of switching between servers and assigning the hot key scheme The OSD can also be set up to support regional languages Flash Upgrade Flash upgradeable firmware allows you to install the latest firmware on your Rack Mount Console This enables your KVM Switch to maintain consistent compatibility with the latest devices and servers Firmware upgrades are free for the life of your Rack Mount Console and can be downloaded from Belkin s support website at www belkin com support OVERVIEW Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 Equipment Requirements Cables Hot key functionality allows you to select a desired port using designated Connecting the Rack Mount Console to a server requires a Belkin Dual Port Micro Cable Kit Belkin Dual Port Micro Cable Kits F1D9400 XX PS 2 style F1D9401 XX USB style E c F1D9400 XX PS 2 style F1D9401 XX USB style 19 Widescreen Rack Mount Console with Built In PRO3 KVM Switch 4 si di 5 F1D108 CBL XX Belkin Daisy Chain Cable F1D108 CBL XX XX denotes length in feet Note Product codes and availability may vary System Requirements OS Platforms The Rack Mount Console is compatible with CPUs running on but not limited to the following OS platforms e Windows NT
15. complete each hot key sequence Command Function Space Bar Activate OSD T Previous host Next host 01 02 16 port Non daisy chain KVM switch 00 01 15 BANK Daisy Chain Config First and second digit specifies BANK 01 02 16 port Daisy Chain Third and fourth digit specifies number PgUP Previous BANK PgDown Next BANK B Turn on off beep while in AutoScan mode S Enable disable OSD security P Turns console screen Off and prompts for user name and password if security is enabled A Administrator activates AutoScan Delete Administrator sets the OSD back to factory default values except for security settings 27 Sun Combo and Mac Key Mapping The keyboard does not support the Sun keypad to perform special functions in the Sun operating system environment When the Rack Mount Console is connected to a Sun server the KVM Switch emulates the Sun keys using a set of key combinations called combo keys Some Mac keys are also mapped Please refer to the table on the right Windows Sun Micro Mac USB Keyboard USB Keyboard USB Keyboard Caps Lock amp L Alt Stop Caps Lock amp L Ctrl Props Caps Lock amp L Shift Application Compose Caps Lock amp 1 Mute Caps Lock amp 2 Volume down Caps Lock amp 3 Volume up Caps Lock amp F3 Find Caps Lock amp F1 Front Caps Lock a
16. d and wait until the operating system loads before switching away to another computer When switch from one port to another mouse movement is completely erratic Make sure you do not have more than one mouse driver installed Make sure that the driver is either for a standard PS 2 or USB mouse or a Microsoft server compatible PS 2 or USB mouse Make sure you do not have any mouse drivers loaded in your CONFIG SYS or AUTOEXEC BAT files Avoid moving the mouse or pressing the mouse button when switching ports on the Rack Mount Console 33 USB connecting the USB Cable Kit to a USB server and my keyboard and mouse do not work e Prior to connecting the Rack Mount Console make sure that the HID USB driver is installed on each server To install the HID USB driver connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the server A Windows operating system should automatically install the drivers Some of the keys on my keyboard are not functioning properly when 1 use a Mac server e Ifyou are accessing a Mac system a few of the option keys on your keyboard may be reversed All major keys will function as labeled Refer to the Sun Combo and Mac Key Mapping section in this User Manual 34 GLOSSARY The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual AutoScan A mode of operation where the KVM switch scans from one port to another on an ongoing basis as configured by the user BANK The ad
17. damage of the servers and or the Rack Mount Console Belkin is not responsible for damage caused in this way You are now ready to begin installation of your Rack Mount Console The following sections pages 9 17 provide complete instructions for the hardware setup of a single Rack Mount Console F1DC108B SR F1DC116B SR Connecting Servers to the Rack Mount Console PS 2 Connection Step 1 Make sure your server is powered off Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual Port Micro Cable Kit for PS 2 F1D9400 XX connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server Refer to diagram on the right Step 3 Connect the PS 2 mouse and keyboard connectors to the mouse and keyboard ports on the server Refer to diagram on the right EE e Step 4 Connect the Belkin Dual Port Micro Cable Kit for PS 2 to the desired host ports on the PRO3 KVM Switch Refer to diagram on the right Step 5 Power up your server Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each additional PS 2 server you wish to connect 10 Connecting Servers to the Rack Mount Console USB Connection Step 1 Make sure your server is powered off Step 2 Using the Belkin Dual Port Micro Cable Kit for USB F1D9401 XX connect the VGA connector to the monitor port on your server Refer to diagram on the right
18. dress of a daisy chained KVM switch 00 15 set by the DIP switch Console The all in one term for the keyboard video monitor and mouse connected to a KVM switch Console Port Receptors for the console to connect to the KVM switch Control When discussing switching between ports control means that the console is capable of sending input to the server Control requires that the console also has focus on the port and is viewing it DDC Short for Display Data Channel a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter Using DDC a monitor can inform a computer s video card about its properties such as maximum resolution and color depth to ensure that the user is presented with valid options for configuring the display Daisy Chain A configuration of multiple KVM switches that are connected one to another in a series A KVM switch daisy chain uses common settings to allow seamless complex interactions between multiple consoles for control over many servers HID Human Interface Device the USB device class that includes keyboards and mice 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 35 KVM Switch A device that allows a user to access and control multiple
19. ers complete action F1 Takes you to options in the Main Menu page F2 Session logout F3 Takes you to previous screen when navigating through OSD Esc Exits the OSD To switch servers using the main OSD menu use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate to the desired server and press the Enter key lt symbol indicates which server is currently being accessed on your console To select a different BANK press the Page Up or Page Down key to select the next BANK or the previous BANK 19 Widescreen Rack Mount Console with Built In PRO3 KVM Switch 22 USING YOUR RACK MOUNT CONSOLE Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 Main Menu Page The following Main Menu options are available only to the administrator The Main Menu page allows you to 01 Set the language for the OSD 02 Edit the naming of individual ports 03 Search for a port by its name 04 Assign user names and passwords 05 Access security settings 06 Change the hot key trigger 07 Set the AutoScan time interval 19 Widescreen Rack Mount Console with Built In PRO3 KVM Switch 23 Main Menu Page Keyboard Commands 4 Navigate to the next field Enter To select an option F3 Return to the main OSD menu Esc Exit OSD Language This allows you to select which language the OSD will display You have eight languages to choose from English French German Italian Spanish Simplified Chinese
20. escreen Rack Mount Console with Built In PRO3 KVM Switch 19 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 257 EXT eee San di EAN Down to switch to the next BANK d 5 5 5 With daisy chain switch configuration you switch directly to port on any BANK by pressing Scroll Lock Scroll Lock BANK address and port number For example if you press Scroll Lock Scroll Lock 03 05 the server on BANK 03 Port 5 will become active zu gt Note You will have approximately five seconds to complete each hot key sequence See page 26 for instructions on how to change the hot key initiator key 20 AutoScan Mode The AutoScan feature allows you to set your Rack Mount Console to scan and monitor the activities of all connected servers one by one The Rack Mount Console remains on one server for a preset number of seconds before switching to the next server The time interval allotted for each server can be adjusted through the OSD menu see the AutoScan Time section When the Rack Mount Console is in AutoScan mode it is also in view only mode This means that input from the console keyboard and mouse will not be transmitted to the server in focus Cancel AutoScan to regain control of the server
21. he Quick Installation Guide included in your Rack Mount Console packaging Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Rack Mount Console with Built In PRO3 KVM Switch We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will soon see for yourself why Belkin is the number one selling brand in KVM switches worldwide 19 Widescreen 2 Brackets Rack Mount Console 1 Power Cord Quick Installation Guide Models containing KVM switch only 19 Widescreen Rack Mount Console with Built In PRO3 KVM Switch 2 OVERVIEW Feature Overview 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 you can select one server from as many as 256 servers instantaneously AutoScan The AutoScan feature allows you to set your Rack Mount Console to scan and monitor the activities of all connected servers one by one The time interval allotted for each server can be adjusted through the On Screen Display OSD menu Video Resolution The Rack Mount Console supports video resolutions of up to 1440x900 Security Allows you to specify user names and passwords to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the OSD and KVM Switch Dedicated Daisy Chain Port Up to 16 KVM switches can be daisy chained together using dedicated ports so you can easily expand your KVM configuration as your server environment grows On Screen Display OSD
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23. mp F2 Open Caps Lock amp F4 Again Caps Lock amp F5 Undo Caps Lock amp F8 Cut Caps Lock amp F6 Copy Caps Lock amp F7 Paste Caps Lock amp F11 Help Caps Lock amp F12 Power Power Windows key Apple key Alt Option Print Screen F13 Scroll Lock F14 Pause Break F15 28 Updating Firmware The Rack Mount Console features flash upgradeable firmware to ensure compatibility with the latest devices and servers Firmware upgrades are free for the life of your Rack Mount Console To update your firmware download the appropriate firmware file and utility from www belkin com support The utility will guide you through the process of updating the firmware on your Rack Mount Console Warning We strongly recommend that you update your firmware only if you are experiencing mouse and keyboard problems with your Rack Mount Console as reconfiguring software may lead to unexpected operational problems Please contact Belkin Technical Support if you need assistance DB9 to RJ11 Serial Flash Cable 29 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q Which operating systems does the Rack Mount Console support A The Rack Mount Console will support any operating system that runs on a PS 2 and USB platform Operating systems include but are not limited to DOS Windows 95 98 2000 Me NT XP 2003 Server Vista Sun Linux and Mac OS Q Can I mix PS 2 and USB servers on the host side A Yes the Rack
24. nd secondary KVM switches Refer to the Connecting Servers to the Rack Mount Console section on page 9 for instructions Step 2 Power up the secondary KVM switches sequentially beginning with the highest BANK by connecting each unit s power supply Each KVM switch should display its corresponding BANK address number as it is powered up Step 3 Verify that the primary KVM switch has detected all secondary KVM switches by scrolling through the BANKs by using the OSD 16 Powering Up the Systems Verify that all servers connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch are powered on If any connected servers have not been powered on it is okay to do so atthis time servers can be powered on simultaneously The PRO3 KVM Switch emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your server to boot normally The server connected to Port 1 will be displayed on the monitor Check that the keyboard monitor and mouse are working normally Check all occupied ports to verify that all servers are connected and responding correctly If you encounter an error check your cable connections for that server and reboot If the problem persists please refer to the Troubleshooting section in this User Manual 17 USING YOUR RACK MOUNT CONSOLE Now that you have connected your console and servers to your Rack Mount Console it is ready for use Select connected servers through the On Screen Display or by using hot key commands
25. rd fields cannot be left blank If two identical user names are entered the first user name password will apply 25 Hot Key This allows you to select which key will be used to initiate hot key commands You have nine key options to choose from Scroll Lock Number Lock Caps Lock Left Crtl Right Ctrl Left Alt Right Alt Left Win Right Win The default key for all hot key commands is Scroll Lock see Keyboard Hot Key Command Shortcuts on the next page To designate a different key to initiate hot key commands use the arrow keys to navigate to the Hot Key field and then press Enter to select and save the entry AutoScan Time This specifies the amount of time the Rack Mount Console remains on a server before switching to the next server while in AutoScan mode You can set the scan time interval to anywhere between 05 and 99 seconds To change the scan time use the arrow keys to navigate to the Scan Time field and hit Enter and then type the desired time interval in seconds To enable AutoScan refer to the hot key section on page 27 Note The number keypad will not function in the OSD Right Ctrl key is available only on the back of the auxiliary console This hot key will not function on the console keyboard 26 Keyboard Hot Key Command Shortcuts To the right is a complete list of hot key commands that can be used for your Rack Mount Console Note You will have approximately three seconds to
26. rmines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed altered in any way or tampered with The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such as flood lightning earthquake war vandalism theft normal use wear and tear erosion depletion obsolescence abuse damage due to low voltage disturbances i e brownouts or sags non authorized program or system equipment modification or alteration How to get service To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps 1 Contact Belkin International Inc at 12045 E Waterfront Drive Playa Vista CA 90094 Attn Customer Service or call 800 223 5546 within 15 days of the Occurrence Be prepared to provide the following information a The part number of the Belkin product b Where you purchased the product c When you purchased the product d Copy of original receipt 2 Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin product and how to proceed with your claim 39 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines in its sole discretion that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin Belkin may designate in its sole discretion an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equ
27. through the console keyboard It takes approximately 1 2 seconds for the video signal to refresh after switching servers Re synchronization of the mouse and keyboard signals also occurs This is normal operation and ensures that proper synchronization is established between the console and the connected servers Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot Key Commands f t gu gu e E 5 5 5 J Switch to previous active port Up arrow Switch to next active port Down arrow Switch to the next or previous port with simple keyboard hot key sequences using the Scroll Lock key and either the Up or Down arrow keys To send commands to the KVM Switch the Scroll Lock key must be pressed twice within two seconds The Rack Mount Console will beep confirming that it is in hot key mode Next press the Up arrow key and the PRO3 KVM Switch will switch to the previous port Press the Down arrow key to switch to the next port 18 USING YOUR RACK MOUNT CONSOLE Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 5 6 7 With a single switch configuration no daisy chained KVM switches you can switch directly to any port by entering the 2 digit number of the port UE d 0 L you wish to access For example if you press Scroll Lock Scroll Lock 02 the PRO3 KVM Switch will switch to the server on Port 2 located on BANK 00 Switch to BANK 00 Port 2 02 19 Wid
28. video and keyboard mouse ports on your servers The Rack Mount Console detects the power from the PS 2 and USB ports on your servers in order to function Canluse the Rack Mount Console on my Sun server that supports USB Yes the Rack Mount Console works with any USB capable server Does the Rack Mount Console support Linux Yes the Rack Mount Console works with Red Hat and other Linux distributions configured for PS 2 or USB support How long is the warranty for the Rack Mount Console The Rack Mount Console comes with a 2 Year Limited Warranty 31 TROUBLESHOOTING My server does not boot up when connected to the Rack Mount Console but works fine when I connect the keyboard video and mouse directly to the server Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the Rack Mount Console and the server e Check that the keyboard and mouse cables not crossed e Check the cable connections lam getting ghosting shadowing or fuzzy images on my monitor e Check that all video cables are inserted properly to the Cable Kit e Check that the monitor supports the resolution and refresh rate setting on your server e Lowerthe video resolution of the monitor e Check that the cable length does not exceed 25 feet e Check that the graphics card you are using supports the resolution and refresh rate setting on your server getting a black screen on my monitor e Check that all
29. video cables are inserted properly e Check that the keyboard cable is connected and inserted properly between the server the appropriate port on the Rack Mount Console Move the mouse and see if it is necessary to log in as a user The server does not detect a keyboard and I get a keyboard error reported at boot up e Check that the cable kit on the Rack Mount Console is completely connected to your server Tighten any loose connections e Check whether USB keyboard legacy support is enabled in the system BIOS e Ifyou are using the keyboard software that was included with your keyboard uninstall it and then reinstall the standard Microsoft keyboard driver e Try booting the problem computer while the port is selected and wait until the operating system loads before switching away to another computer 32 The mouse is lost when switch to a different port Tighten any loose cable connections If you are using a mouse driver that was included with your mouse uninstall it and install the standard Microsoft mouse driver If the server is coming out of standby mode allow up to one minute to regain mouse function De activate power management schemes on the PC with which you are experiencing problems The mouse is not detected at boot up Check the cables and make sure that they are inserted correctly The server boots up but the mouse does not work Try booting the problem computer while the port is selecte
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