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Q:   What operating systems does the PRO3 KVM Switch support?
A:

   The PRO3 KVM Switch 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 devices on the KVM console?
A:

   The PRO3 KVM Switch will support either all PS/2 or all USB devices on 

the console side at a time. It is recommended that you use a keyboard and 
mouse of the same platform. 

Q:   Can I mix PS/2 and USB servers on the host side?
A:

   Yes, the PRO3 KVM Switch 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 PRO3 KVM Switch 

firmware at any time through a simple serial connection. Upgrade capability 
ensures that your PRO3 KVM Switch is always the most current version on 
the market with the latest features and enhancements. See the “Updating 
Firmware” section in this User Manual.

Q:   Does the PRO3 KVM Switch support Microsoft IntelliMouse

®

?

A:

   The PRO3 KVM Switch supports USB and PS/2 mice from Microsoft, 

Logitech

®

, Kensington

®

, etc., and Belkin. Please contact Belkin Technical 

Support for compatibility issues you may experience.

Q:   How does the PRO3 KVM Switch allow the user to switch 

between ports?

A:

   The PRO3 KVM Switch supports three methods of port selection. The user 

can select servers using specially designated keyboard hot keys, through 
the On-Screen Display, or can independently access the desired port by 
pushing the direct-access port selectors.

Q:   How far can the server be from the PRO3 KVM Switch?
A:

   The PRO3 KVM Switch can be placed up to 25 feet away from your PS/2 

server and up to 15 feet away from your USB server. 

Q:   What is the maximum video resolution that the PRO3 KVM 

Switch supports?

A:

   The advanced video circuit in the PRO3 KVM Switch supports a maximum 

resolution of up to 1920x1440@75Hz. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Summary of Contents for F1DA104Z - OmniView PRO3 USB

Page 1: ...OmniView PRO3 KVM Switch User Manual F1DA104Z F1DA108Z F1DA116Z...

Page 2: ...s to the PRO3 KVM Switch 16 Connecting Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches Daisy Chaining 20 Powering Up the Systems 25 4 Using your PRO3 KVM Switch 26 Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot Key Commands 26 Sele...

Page 3: ...video resolution support and flash upgradeable firmware PRO3 KVM Switches can be daisy chained together easily to enable management of up to 256 PS 2 and or USB servers from a single console The PRO3...

Page 4: ...rity 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 u...

Page 5: ...s that there is no server connected to that port 7 Segment LED Display When daisy chaining multiple PRO3 KVM Switches together the 7 segment LED display serves as a quick indicator of the selected BAN...

Page 6: ...Overview Equipment Requirements Cables Connecting the PRO3 KVM Switch 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 st...

Page 7: ...5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 5 Overview Belkin PRO3 Daisy Chain Cable F1D108 CBL XX XX denotes length in feet Note Product codes and availability may vary...

Page 8: ...r VistaTM Microsoft DOS 5 x and above Red Hat Linux 8 x and above Novell NetWare 5 x Mac OS X and above with USB support SunTM SolarisTM 8 x and above Keyboards PS 2 compatible USB compatible Supports...

Page 9: ...7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 section 7 Overview Unit Display Diagrams Front View of the PRO3 KVM Switch F1DA108Z...

Page 10: ...8 8 Overview Unit Display Diagrams Back View of the PRO3 KVM Switch...

Page 11: ...Input PS 2 miniDIN6 USB Type A Mouse Input PS 2 miniDIN6 USB Type A Monitor Port VGA HDDB15 female CPU Ports SCSI 50 Daisy Chain Ports DB25 female Flash Upgrade Port RJ11 Direct Port Selectors 4 8 and...

Page 12: ...Belkin recommends that the length of the cables between the PRO3 KVM Switch 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 bet...

Page 13: ...the PRO3 KVM Switch s face flush with the ends of the rails or to extend the PRO3 KVM Switch past the front of the rails Please follow these simple steps to achieve the desired adjustment Step 1 Deter...

Page 14: ...itch is now mounted securely into the bracket and you are ready to connect the console Optional Bracket Installation F1DA104Z The PRO3 4 Port KVM Switch can be installed into a 19 inch server rack usi...

Page 15: ...KVM Switches Daisy Chaining in this User Manual Your PRO3 KVM Switch is now mounted securely to the rack and you are ready to connect the console Note for Belkin PRO2 Series Owners F1DA104T F1DA108T a...

Page 16: ...ng a USB Keyboard you must also connect a USB mouse to the console Step 1 Connect the VGA monitor cable to the HDDB15 female port on the back of the PRO3 KVM Switch in the Console section Refer to dia...

Page 17: ...Note It is recommended to use all USB input devices or all PS 2 input devices when connecting to the console Step 4 Attach the power adapter to the DC power jack labeled 12VDC 1A located on the rear...

Page 18: ...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 below Step 3 Connect the PS 2...

Page 19: ...tep 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 below Step 5 Power up your server Step 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each...

Page 20: ...ake 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 below Step 3 Conn...

Page 21: ...driver if necessary Step 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for each additional USB server you wish to connect Note We recommend that you attach the Belkin Dual Port Micro Cable USB Kit directly to a free US...

Page 22: ...through 15 are referred to as secondary KVM switches Note Your PRO3 KVM Switch is backward compatible with Belkin OmniView PRO2 KVM Switches with standard cabling F1DA104T F1DA108T F1DA116T In a daisy...

Page 23: ...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 BAN...

Page 24: ...tep 1 Make sure that all servers 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...

Page 25: ...s 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 ex...

Page 26: ...address Note If the PRO3 KVM Switches do not enumerate correctly reset the primary KVM switch BANK 00 by simultaneously pressing the BANK and BANK buttons You can also reset the primary KVM switch to...

Page 27: ...tch 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 ar...

Page 28: ...on the console keyboard to turn on the monitor If security is enabled in the OSD you will be prompted to enter a user name and password Selecting a Server or BANK Using Hot Key Commands Switch to the...

Page 29: ...xt BANK With a daisy chain switch configuration you can switch directly to any port on any BANK by pressing Scroll Lock Scroll Lock BANK address and port number For example if you press Scroll Lock Sc...

Page 30: ...h will allow you to switch between the daisy chained PRO3 KVM Switches Pressing both buttons simultaneously will reset the PRO3 KVM Switch The BANK button will take you to the next BANK For example wh...

Page 31: ...nput from the console keyboard and mouse will not be transmitted to the server in focus Cancel AutoScan to regain control of the server To activate the AutoScan function press the AutoScan button on t...

Page 32: ...and does not affect the function of your server operating system or software function Main OSD Page The main OSD menu displays the current selected BANK and connected servers to that BANK If you have...

Page 33: ...ole To select a different BANK press the Page Up or Page Down key to select the next BANK or the previous BANK Main Menu Page The following Main Menu options are available only to the administrator Th...

Page 34: ...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 Ent...

Page 35: ...ands 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 K...

Page 36: ...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 securit...

Page 37: ...led combo keys Some Mac keys are also mapped Please refer to the table below Windows USB Keyboard Sun Micro USB Keyboard Mac USB Keyboard Caps Lock L_Alt Stop Caps Lock L_Ctrl Props Caps Lock L_Shift...

Page 38: ...Warning We strongly recommend that you update your firmware only if you are experiencing mouse and keyboard problems with your PRO3 KVM Switch as reconfiguring software may lead to unexpected operatio...

Page 39: ...s the most current version on the market with the latest features and enhancements See the Updating Firmware section in this User Manual Q Does the PRO3 KVM Switch support Microsoft IntelliMouse A The...

Page 40: ...se the PRO3 KVM Switch to switch video signals only A No the PRO3 KVM Switch must be connected to both the video and keyboard mouse ports on your servers The PRO3 KVM Switch detects the power from the...

Page 41: ...on and refresh rate setting on your server Connect the monitor directly into the server you are having trouble with to see if the problem still appears I am getting a black screen on my monitor Check...

Page 42: ...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 Make sure the mouse is plugged in properly Make sur...

Page 43: ...ers Some of the keys on my keyboard are not functioning properly when I use a Mac server If you are using a PC keyboard on a Mac system a few of the option keys on your PC keyboard may be reversed All...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Belkin International Inc Limited 3 Year Product Warranty What this wa...

Page 46: ...to repair such equipment The cost if any of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Damaged equipment must remain available...

Page 47: ...45 Information section 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 45...

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