OmniView KVM Switch belkin.com TM Control up to four computers from one PS/2 console Belkin Corporation 501 West Walnut Street Compton · CA · 90220 · USA Tel: 310.898.1100 Fax: 310.898.1111 Belkin Components, Ltd. Express Business Park · Shipton Way · Rushden NN10 6GL · United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1933 35 2000 Fax: +44 (0) 1933 31 2000 Belkin Components B.V. Starparc Building · Boeing Avenue 333 1119 PH Schiphol-Rijk · The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300 Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349 Belkin Components, Ltd. 7 Bowen Crescent · West Gosford NSW 2250 · Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Tech Support US: 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 800.223.5546 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 User Manual SE Plus Series F1DZ102T F1DZ104T P74178 © 2002 Belkin Corporation. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch (the Switch). Our diverse line of KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable products at a reasonable price. Designed to give you control over multiple computers and servers from one console, the Switch comes in a variety of capacities suitable for all configurations, large or small. Belkin has designed and developed this KVM Switch with the server administrator in mind. The result is the OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch, which surpasses any other switch on the market. The Switch is engineered to work with the most secure IA computing environments, offering enhanced security, intuitive port indicators, direct-access portselection buttons, higher video resolution support, and flash-upgradeable firmware. The Switch also comes with an unparalleled Belkin Five-Year Warranty. This manual will provide details about your new Switch, from installation and operation to troubleshooting in the unlikely event of a problem. For quick and easy installation, please refer to the Quick Installation Guide included in the packaging. Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch. We appreciate your business and have confidence that you will soon see for yourself why over 1 million Belkin OmniView products are in use worldwide. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . Overview Feature Overview . . . . . Equipment Requirements Operating Systems . . . . Unit Display Diagrams . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .4 .5 .6 .8 Installation Pre-Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Step-by-Step Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Single KVM Switch Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Connecting Multiple KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining) . . . . . . . . . .14 Powering Up the Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Using Your Switch Selecting a Computer Using Direct-Access Port Selectors . . . . . . . .18 Selecting a Computer Using Keyboard Hot Key Commands . . . . . . .18 AutoScan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Warranty, FCC, CE, ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Package Contents · · · · · · OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch DB25-to-RJ45 Parallel Flash Cable User Manual Quick Installation Guide 12V DC, 1A AC Power Supply Registration Card 1 OVERVIEW OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switches allow you to control up to a maximum of 16 computers with one keyboard, monitor, and mouse. They support PS/2 input devices (keyboard and mouse) as well as VGA, SVGA, XGA, and XGA-2 video. It supports both PS/2 and USB output. This enables cross-platform control over PCs and USB-based computers including USB SunTM workstations and Mac® computers. OVERVIEW Direct-Access Port Selectors Direct-access port selectors, located conveniently on the front face of the Switch, allow for simple, manual port-selection. Each button controls a port. The BANK scroll buttons located on the front panel of the Switch let you select daisy-chained switches. Each scroll button corresponds to a daisy-chained switch. You can add more ports to your KVM configuration by connecting SE Plus Series KVM Switches, up to a maximum total of four switches to support as many as 16 computers. LED Display An LED display on the face of the Switch serves as a status monitor. An LED next to each direct-access port selector lights to indicate that the console currently controls the corresponding computer. As a port selector is pushed, the LED next to it will light up. A flashing port LED indicates that there is no computer connected to that port. Feature Overview Enhanced Security Directly routes input and output signals to each individual computer, preventing unintended information exchange. 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 16 computers is instantaneous. For a listing of complete hot key instructions and commands, see page 18. 7-Segment LED Display When daisy-chaining multiple KVM Switches together, the 7-segment LED display serves as a quick indicator of the selected BANK. AutoScan The AutoScan feature allows you to set your Switch to scan and monitor the activities of all operating computers connected to the Switch--one by one. The time interval allotted for each computer is 10 seconds. For complete instructions on AutoScan usage, please refer to page 20. Video Resolution Through a 400MHz bandwidth, the Switch supports video resolutions of up to 2048x1536@85Hz. To preserve signal integrity at these higher resolutions, your Switch requires 75-Ohm coaxial VGA cabling. Flash Upgrade Flash-upgradeable firmware allows you to obtain the latest firmware upgrades for your Switch. This enables your Switch to maintain consistent compatibility with the latest devices and computers. Firmware upgrades are free for the life of your Switch. Refer to the flash upgrade instructions on page 20 or visit us at belkin.com for complete upgrade information and support. 2 3 OVERVIEW Equipment Requirements Cables To connect to the Switch, each PS/2 computer requires one VGA cable, one PS/2 keyboard cable, and one PS/2 mouse cable. Keyboard and mouse cables must have PS/2 male-to-PS/2 male connectors. Each USB computer requires one VGA cable and one USB A-to-B cable. Video resolution support of up to 2048x1536@85Hz requires use of a 75-Ohm coaxial VGA cable to preserve signal integrity. VGA cables must have HDDB15 female-to-HDDB15 male connectors. Belkin highly recommends that you use OmniView All-In-One Cables. These cables offer the highest quality possible to ensure optimal data transmission. All-In-One Cables are molded together for a clean and organized setup, and include PC99 color-coded connectors for easy identification and connection. The PRO Series Plus Cables include an industry-standard, 14-pin, coaxial VGA cable; nickel-plated connectors for high-resolution applications; double-shielded cabling to reduce EMI/RFI; strain-relief construction for added durability; and ferrite bead for noise immunity. The Gold Series Cables have a custom, 15-pin, coaxial VGA cable and gold-plated connectors for superior clarity, connectivity, and error-free data transmission. OmniView Cables are available in both USB and PS/2 connector types. The following cables are recommended for your OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch: OmniView All-In-One PRO Series Plus F3X1105-XX (PS/2 Style) F3X1962-XX (USB Style) OmniView All-In-One Gold Series F3X1835-XX-GLD (PS/2 Style) F3X1895-XX-GLD (USB Style) (-XX denotes the length in feet) 4 OVERVIEW Operating Systems OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switches are for use on CPUs using: Platforms · Windows® 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT®, XP · DOS · Turbolinux® and all Linux® distributions · Novell® NetWare® 4.x/5.x · Mac® OS (with USB support) Keyboards · Supports 101-/102-/104-/107-key keyboards Mice · Microsoft® system-compatible PS/2 or PS/2 & USB combo mice (with PS/2 adapter) having 2, 3, 4, or 5 buttons · Microsoft system-compatible PS/2 wireless or optical mice Monitor · VGA · SVGA · MultiSync® 5 OVERVIEW Unit Display Diagrams The Front of the OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch: AutoScan button LED for selected port identification 7-segment LED for selected BANK identification OVERVIEW The Back of the OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch: Console VGA Computer VGA port Computer USB port Flash upgrade port Slave Input Master Input/Slave Output Console PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports DC power jack Direct-access port selector Manual BANK scroll buttons Slave Input Master Input/Slave Output Computer PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports The Side of the OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch: BANK DIP switch FLASH DIP switch ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 ON BANK 1 2 3 4 FLASH 6 7 OVERVIEW Specifications Part No.: F1DZ102T, F1DZ104T Power: 12V DC, 1A AC power adapter with center-pin positive polarity Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 4 KVM switches PCs Supported: 2 (F1DZ102T) 4 (F1DZ104T) Keyboard Emulation: PS/2 Mouse Emulation: PS/2 Monitor Supported: VGA, SVGA, MultiSync, and LCD (optional adapter may be required) Max. Resolution: 2048x1536@85Hz Bandwidth: 400MHz Keyboard Input: 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2) Mouse Input: 6-pin miniDIN (PS/2) VGA Port: 15-pin HDDB type LED Indicators: 2 (F1DZ102T) 4 (F1DZ104T) Enclosure: Metal enclosure with high-impact plastic faceplate Dimensions: (F1DZ102T) 11 x 1.75 x 6 in. (279 x 44.5 x 150mm) (F1DZ104T) 11 x 1.75 x 6 in. (279 x 44.5 x 150mm) Weight: (F1DZ102T) 5.3 lbs. (2414.5g) (F1DZ104T) 5.3 lbs. (2414.5g) Operating Temp: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C) Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing Warranty: 5 years NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 8 INSTALLATION Pre-Configuration Where to Place the Switch The enclosure of the OmniView SE Plus Series KVM Switch is designed for standalone or rack-mount configuration. An optional Rack-Mount Kit (F1D005) is available for use with the 4-Port KVM Switch. Consider the following when deciding where to place the Switch: · whether or not you intend to use the direct-access port selectors; · the lengths of the cables attached to your keyboard, monitor, and mouse; · the location of your CPUs in relation to your console; and · the lengths of the cables you use to connect your computers to the Switch. Cable Distance Requirements For PS/2 computers: VGA signals are best retained when transmitted up to 25 feet. Beyond that length, the probability of video degradation increases. For this reason, we recommend that the length of the cables between the connected computers and the Switch does not exceed 25 feet. Note: If you need your console to reside further than 25 feet from the Switch, we recommend using the Belkin CAT5 Extender (F1D084) with a standard CAT5 UPT cable. By using this device, you may increase the distance between your Switch and your PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor by as much as 500 feet without risking signal degradation. For USB computers: USB signals are the strongest when transmitted up to 15 feet between the Switch and the CPU. Beyond 15 feet, the probability of signal degradation is likely, and this may cause the device to fail. Cautions and Warnings Avoid placing cables near fluorescent lights, air conditioning equipment, or machines that create electrical noise (e.g., vacuum cleaners). 9 INSTALLATION Step-by-Step Installation Guide Cautions and Warnings Before attempting to connect anything to the Switch or your computers, please ensure that all equipment is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables while computers are powered on may cause irreversible damage to the computers and/or the Switch(es). Belkin is not responsible for damage caused in this way. Installing the Switch into a Server Rack Bracket Installation The 4-Port KVM Switch can be installed into a server pack using the optional mounting kit (F1D005). Please follow these simple steps to achieve the desired adjustment. Note: If this KVM Switch will be daisy-chained to another switch, set the BANK address prior to installing on a rack. Refer to the sect ...