Belkin PRO2 manual

13 ™ O mniView PRO2 Series KVM S witch PRO2 Series User Manual F1DA104T F1DA108T F1DA116T[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS Over view F eature Ov erview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Unit Displa y Diagrams . .[...]

1 ™ O mniView Congratulations on y our purc hase of this Belkin OmniV iew PRO2 Series KVM Switch (the PRO2). Our di verse line of KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to deliv ering high-quality , durable products at a reasonable price. Designed to giv e you control o ver multiple computers and servers from one console, Belkin PRO2s co[...]

2 OVERVIEW T he PRO2s allow you to control up to a maximum of 256 computers with one keyboard, monitor , and mouse. T hey support PS/2 input devices (keyboard and mouse) as well as VGA, SVGA, XGA, and XGA-2 video. T hey support both PS/2 and USB output. T his enables cross-platform control over PCs and USB-based computers including USB Sun ™ w or[...]

3 OVERVIEW F ront-P anel Push Button: Direct-access port selectors, located conveniently on the front panel of the PRO2, allow for simple, manual port-selection. Eac h button controls a port. LED Displa y: An LED displa y on the face of the PRO2 serves as a status monitor . An LED next to each direct-access port selector illuminates to indicate tha[...]

4 a vailable in both USB and PS/2 connector types. T he following cables are recommended for your PRO2: OmniV iew All-In-One PRO Series Plus F3X1105-XX (PS/2 Style) F3X1962-XX (USB Style) OmniV iew All-In-One Gold Series F3X1835-XX-GLD (PS/2 Style) F3X1895-XX-GLD (USB Style) (-XX denotes length in feet) Oper ating Systems OmniV iew PRO2 Series KVM [...]

5 OVERVIEW Side V iew of the PRO2: B ANK DIP switch (may be located on the back in some models) BANK 1 ON ON 2 3456 12 34 FLASH FLASH DIP switch (may be located on the bac k in some models) F1D A108T[...]

6 OVERVIEW USB USB 04 03 Direct-access port selector LED for selected port identification Manual B ANK scroll buttons 7-segment LED for selected B ANK identification AutoScan button Master Input/Slav e Output Console VGA Computer VGA port Console PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports Computer PS/2 mouse/keyboard ports Computer USB port DC power jack Flash upgr[...]

7 OVERVIEW Specifications P art No.: F1D A104T , F1D A108T & F1D A116T P ower: 12-V olt DC, 1-Amp power adapter with center -pin positiv e polarity Daisy-Chain: Maximum of 16 KVM Switches Computer Connections Supported: 4 (F1D A104T) 8 (F1D A108T) 16 (F1D A116T) Ke yboard Emulation: PS/2 Mouse Emulation: PS/2 Monitors Supported: VGA, SVGA, Mult[...]

8 Pre-Configur ation W here to Place the PRO2: T he enclosure of the PRO2 is designed for standalone or rack-mount configuration. T he 8- and 16-port PRO2s are nativ ely rac k-mountable in standard 19-inch serv er rac ks. Rack-mount hard ware is included with these switc hes for a study r ack installation. An optional rack-mount kit (F1D005) is a v[...]

9 INS T ALLA TION Step-b y-Step Installation Guide Cautions and W arnings: Before attempting to connect anything to the PRO2 or y our computer(s), please ensure that everything is powered off. Plugging and unplugging cables while computer(s) are po wered on ma y cause irreversible damage to the computer(s) and/or the PRO2(s). Belkin Components is n[...]

10 INS T ALLA TION Y our PRO2 is now mounted securely into the brac ket and y ou are ready to connect cables to the back of the unit. Note for Belkin PRO Series owners (F1D104-OSD , F1D108-OSD, F1D116-OSD): Installation for the PRO has changed. Please follow this installation manual completely to assure proper installation. F ailure to do so ma y r[...]

11 INS T ALLA TION Connect the Computer: PS/2 Installation 1. Using an OmniV iew KVM Cable (Belkin part# F3X1105-XX or F3X1835-XX-GLD), plug in the male VGA connector to the VGA port on the computer . Connect the other end (the female connector) of the VGA cable to the back of the PRO2 labeled "VGA 01". 2. Connect the PS/2 keyboard and PS[...]

12 INS T ALLA TION 1. Using a USB KVM Cable (Belkin part# F3X1962-XX or F3X1895-XX-GLD), plug the male VGA connector into the VGA port on the computer . Connect the other end (the female connector) of the VGA cable to the back of the PRO2 for the appropriate port you wish to connect to (for example, "VGA 02"). 2. Connect the USB cable&apo[...]

13 INS T ALLA TION BANK DIP Switc h Configur ation Chart DIP SWITCH# B ANK ADDRESS 123456 ON ON ON ON ON ON B ANK 00 MASTER (default) ON ON OFF ON ON ON B ANK 01 SLA VE ON ON ON OFF ON ON B ANK 02 SLA VE ON ON OFF OFF ON ON B ANK 03 SLA VE ON ON ON ON OFF ON B ANK 04 SLA VE ON ON OFF ON OFF ON B ANK 05 SLA VE ON ON ON OFF OFF ON B ANK 06 SLA VE ON [...]

14 Installation Before Y ou Begin: 1. Make sure that all computers are powered off and that eac h PRO2 has been assigned a unique B ANK address. 2. Place Master and Sla ve switc hes in the desired location. Make sure all are turned off and unplugged from the power source. 3. Connect the Console monitor , keyboard, and mouse to the Console ports of [...]

15 Example of Daisy-Chain Configur ation: Connecting the Computers: 9. Connect all computers to the Master and Sla ve switc hes. Refer to “Single PRO2 Installation” on page 10 for instruction on how to connect the Console and the computers to the PRO2. 10. Connect the power supply to the Master s witch. P ower up the Master switc h. Y ou should[...]

16 USING YOUR PRO2 P ow ering up the Systems Once all cables ha ve been connected, power up the computers that are attached to the PRO2. All computers can be powered on simultaneously . T he PRO2 emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allo ws your computer to boot normally . T he computer connected to port “1” will be display ed on[...]

17 Selecting a Computer Using Ke yboard Hot Ke y Commands: Switch to the next or previous port with simple keyboard key sequences using the “Scroll Lock” key and either the up or do wn arrow keys. T o send commands to the PRO2, the “Scroll Lock” key must be pressed twice within two seconds. T he PRO2 will beep, confirming that it is in hot [...]

18 USING YOUR KVM S WITCH With a daisy-c hain switc h configuration, y ou can switc h directly to any port on any B ANK by pressing “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Loc k”, B ANK address, and port number . F or example, if you press “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Loc k”, “03”, “05”, the computer on B ANK 03, P ort 5 will become active. AutoSc[...]

19 first activ e computer will be displa yed on the Console monitor . Use the direct-access port selectors to go to the desired computer on B ANK 02. T he “BANK – ” button will take you to the previous B ANK. F or example, when y ou are at B ANK 02 and want to chec k computers in B ANK 01. Pressing the “B ANK – ” button will take you to[...]

20 USING YOUR PRO2 On-Screen Displa y Menu Control: T o access the On-Screen Displa y (OSD) menu, press “Scroll Lock” , “Scroll Lock”, and the space bar . Immediately , the OSD overla y screen will appear . T he superimposed menu screen is generated by the PRO2, and does not affect your computers or softw are function in any w a y . T he ma[...]

21 AutoScan T ime: Specifies the amount of time the PRO2 remains on a port before switc hing to th e next port while in AutoScan mode. Y ou ma y select different time intervals—7 , 15, 30, or 60 seconds. Use the OSD to set the A utoScan time interval. OSD Displa y T ime: Specifies the amount of time the OSD menu is displa yed. Also specifies the [...]

22 USING YOUR PRO2 Connecting Computers: 1. Connect a keyboard, monitor , and mouse to the computer you prepared for firmware update. It must run Windows 95, 98, or Me. 2. Connect the power adapter to the PRO2. Be sure that all connected com- puters are powered off at this moment. 3. Connect the custom flash cable (DB25 Male-to-RJ45; included with [...]

23 BELKIN KVM S WITCHES AND ACCESSORIES OmniV iew KVM Switches OmniV iew E Series. This series of desktop OmniV iew KVM Switches allows you to control tw o or four PS/2 computers from one Console and makes switc hing between computers more convenient. Designed for compatibility with your PS/2 platform, it reduces desktop clutter and pro vides a sim[...]

24 BELKIN KVM S WITCHES AND ACCESSORIES F1DS102P SOHO Series 2-P ort KVM Switch with Audio PS/2 Only F1DS104P SOHO Series 4-P ort KVM Switch with Audio PS/2 Only F1DS102T SOHO Series 2-P ort KVM Switch with Audio PS/2 & USB F1DS104T SOHO Series 4-P ort KVM Switch with Audio PS/2 & USB OmniV iew PRO2 Series. The OmniV iew PRO2 Series KVM Swi[...]

25 BELKIN KVM S WITCHES AND ACCESSORIES OmniV iew All-In-One KVM Cables OmniV iew All-In-One KVM Cables provide you with the quality connections necessary to set up your KVM solution. Eac h kit provides the proper cables and connectors to complete the installation of a Belkin OmniV iew KVM Switch. OmniV iew All-In-One KVM Cables feature sturdy cons[...]

26 BELKIN KVM S WITCHES AND ACCESSORIES OmniV iew Accessories and Adapters Belkin KVM technology includes v arious accessories and adapters to complete your KVM solution. T he Adapter Series converts Mac, Sun, or USB keyboards, video, and mouse signals into PS/2 and VGA. F1D080—T he OmniVie w PS/2 Mac Adapter™ con verts a Macintosh ® computer [...]

27 PRO2 SERIES F AQs Q: What operating systems does the PRO2 support? A: T he PRO2 will support any oper ating system that runs on a PS/2 and USB platform. It will also work with non-USB Sun and Mac operating systems using the appropriate adapters (OmniV iew PS/2 Sun Adapter [F1D082], OmniV iew PS/2 Mac Adapter [F1D080]). Operating systems include,[...]

28 PRO2 SERIES F AQs Q: How far can the computer be from the PRO2? A: When using PS/2 connections, the PRO2 can be up to 25 feet awa y from your computer . If your computer needs to be more than 25 feet (7.5 meters) from the PRO2, you can use the Belkin C A T5 Extender to extend your PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor up to 500 feet a wa y usin[...]

29 PRO2 SERIES F AQs Q: Does the PRO2 require an A C adapter? A: Y es, the PRO2 requires a 12-V olt DC, 1-Amp power adapter in order to function properly . Q: Can I use the PRO2 to switc h video signals only? A: Y es, you ma y use the PRO2 to switch between video signals only without ha ving to connect the keyboard and mouse. T he keyboard and mous[...]

30 TROUBLESHOOTING Gener al My computer does not boot when connected to the PRO2 but works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse directly to the computer . • Make sure that the keyboard and mouse cables are connected tightly between the PRO2 and the computer . • Check that the keyboard and mouse cables are not crossed. V ideo I am [...]

31 TROUBLESHOOTING Ke yboard The computer does not detect a keyboard and I get a ke yboard error reported at boot up. • Chec k that the keyboard cable between the PRO2 and the computer is completely connected. T ighten any loose connections. • T ry using a different keyboard. • T ry connecting the computer to a different port. • If you are [...]

32 TROUBLESHOOTING The mouse is not detected at boot-up. • Check the cables and make sure that they are inserted correctly . The computer boots up, but the mouse does not work. • Make sure the mouse is plugged in properly . • Make sure the mouse works w hen directly plugged into the computer . Rebooting ma y be necessary when trying this. •[...]

33 TROUBLESHOOTING USB I am connecting my computer to the USB PRO2 via USB and m y keyboard and mouse do not work. • Prior to connecting the USB PRO2, make sure that the HID USB dri ver is installed on each computer . (T o install the HID USB driver , connect a USB mouse and USB keyboard to the computer . A W indows oper ating system should autom[...]

34 W ARRANTY , FCC , CE, ICES S T A TEMENT FCC Statement DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMA GNETIC COMP A TIBILITY W e, Belkin Components, of 501 W est W alnut Street, Compton C A 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F1DA104T , F1DA108T, F1DA116T to whic h this declaration relates: Comply with P art 1[...]

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