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Pre-Configuration
Consider the following when deciding where to place the OmniView
LCD Rack Console with Built-In PRO3 KVM Switch:
• the location of your servers in relation to your console
• the lengths of the cables you use to connect your servers
to the LCD Rack 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 LCD Rack 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 LCD Rack 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, F1D084vea2 (PS/2) and F1D086Uea (USB),
may be used to extend your console (keyboard, mouse, and monitor) by up to 300 feet
(91m).
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 LCD Rack Console or your servers,
ensure that everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables while servers
are powered on may cause irreversible damage of the servers and/or the LCD Rack
Console. Belkin is not responsible for damage caused in this way.
You are now ready to begin installation of your LCD Rack Console.
The following sections (pages 11–13) provide complete instructions
for the hardware setup of a single LCD Rack Console (F1DC108BxxSR,
F1DC116BxxSR).
Installation
