Belkin F1DA108Z User Manual

OmniView® PRO3 KVM SwitchUser ManualF1DA104ZF1DA108ZF1DA116Z

9898Overview Unit Display DiagramsBack View of the PRO3 KVM Switch: 

9812345678section 98Overview SpecificationsPart No.: F1DA104Z, F1DA108Z, F1DA116ZEnclosure: Metal enclosure with high-impact plastic faceplatePower

11101110Pre-ConfigurationWhere to Place the PRO3 KVM SwitchThe enclosure of the PRO3 KVM Switch is designed for stand-alone or rack-mount configuratio

111012345678section 1110Installation Mounting the PRO3 KVM SwitchBracket Installation (F1DA108Z and F1DA116Z)Eight- or 16-Port PRO3 KVM Switches inclu

13121312Installation Note: If this PRO3 KVM Switch will be daisy-chained to another KVM switch, set the BANK address prior to installing on a rack. Re

131212345678section 1312Installation Note: If this PRO3 KVM Switch will be daisy-chained to another KVM switch, set the BANK address prior to installi

1514Installation Connecting the Console to the PRO3 KVM SwitchYou must use the same type of platform for both the keyboard and mouse. For example, if

12345678section 1514Installation Step 3Connect the PS/2 or USB mouse cable to the mouse port on the back of the PRO3 KVM Switch in the “Console” secti

17161716Installation Connecting Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch (PS/2 Connection):Step 1Make sure your server is powered off.Step 2Using the Belkin Dua

171612345678section 1716Installation Step 4 Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for PS/2 to the desired host ports on the PRO3 KVM Switch. (R

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19181918Installation Connecting Servers to the PRO3 KVM Switch (USB Connection):Step 1Make sure your server is powered off.Step 2Using the Belkin Dual

191812345678section 1918Installation Step 4Connect the Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit for USB to the desired host ports on the PRO3 KVM Switch. (Ref

2120Installation Connecting Multiple PRO3 KVM Switches (Daisy-Chaining)You can daisy-chain up to 16 PRO3 KVM Switches, allowing a server administrator

12345678section 2120Installation How to Assign a BANK AddressAll PRO3 KVM Switches feature a “BANK DIP” switch. The “BANK DIP” switch is used to assig

23222322Installation Example of Daisy-Chain Configurationcable 1cable 2cable 3Primary unit (BANK 00)Secondary unit (BANK 01)Secondary unit (BANK 02)

232212345678section 2322Installation Connecting the Primary and Secondary KVM Switches:Step 1Using the Daisy-Chain Cable (F1D108-CBL), connect one end

25242524Installation Connecting the Servers:Step 1: Connect all servers to the primary and secondary KVM switches. Refer to the “Connecting Servers t

252412345678section 2524Installation Powering Up the SystemsVerify that all servers connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch are powered on. If any connected

2726Now that you have connected your console and servers to your PRO3 KVM Switch, it is ready for use. Select connected servers with the direct-access

section 123456782726With a daisy-chain switch configuration, you can switch between BANKs (KVM switches) by pressing “Scroll Lock”, “Scroll Lock”, “Pa

112345678section Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView PRO3 KVM Switch (the KVM Switch). Our diverse line of KVM solutions exempli

2928Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Selecting a Server Using Direct-Access Port SelectorsYou can directly select which server you wish to control by pressi

section 12345678section 123456782928Using your PRO3 KVM Switch AutoScan ModeThe AutoScan feature allows you to set your PRO3 KVM Switch to scan and mo

3130Using your PRO3 KVM Switch On-Screen Display (OSD)The OSD allows you to switch servers, assign names to your servers, start and stop the AutoScan

section 123456783130Using your PRO3 KVM Switch To switch servers using the main OSD menu, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to navigate to the desir

3332Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Main-Menu-Page Keyboard Commands( ):: Navigate to the next field (Enter): To select an option (F3): Return to the mai

section 123456783332Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Access ListThis feature allows you to discretely specify the user access at a port level. Only the admi

3534Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Keyboard Hot-Key-Command ShortcutsBelow is a complete list of hot-key commands that can be used for your PRO3 KVM Switc

section 123456783534Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Sun Combo and Mac® Key MappingThe USB keyboard connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch does not support the Su

3736 3736Using your PRO3 KVM Switch Updating FirmwareThe PRO3 KVM Switch features flash-upgradeable firmware to ensure compatibility with the latest d

373612345678section 3736Q: What operating systems does the PRO3 KVM Switch support?A: The PRO3 KVM Switch will support any operating system that r

3232Feature Overview• Hot Keys Hot-key functionality allows you to select a desired port using designated key commands. By using a simple hot-key seq

3938Q: Do I have to install any software to use the PRO3 KVM Switch?A: No, the PRO3 KVM Switch does not require any drivers or software to be inst

12345678section 3938My server does not boot up when connected to the PRO3 KVM Switch, but works fine when I connect the keyboard, video, and mouse dir

4140The mouse is lost when I switch to a different port.• Check that the mouse you are using is connected properly to the console port of the PRO3 KV

12345678section 4140USBI am connecting the USB Cable Kit to a USB server, and my keyboard and mouse do not work.• Prior to connecting the PRO3 KVM Sw

4342The following definitions are used throughout this User Manual.AutoScan: A mode of operation where the KVM switch scans from one port to another,

section 123456784342InformationFCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYWe, Belkin International, Inc.

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3212345678section 32Overview • LED DisplayAn LED display on the front panel of the PRO3 KVM Switch serves as a status monitor. An LED above each dire

5454Overview Equipment RequirementsCables:Connecting the PRO3 KVM Switch to a server requires a Belkin Dual-Port Micro-Cable Kit.Belkin Dual-Port Mic

5412345678section 54Overview Belkin PRO3 Daisy-Chain Cable: F1D108-CBL-XX (-XX denotes length in feet)Note: Product codes and availability may vary.

7676Overview System RequirementsOS PlatformsThe PRO3 KVM Switch is compatible with CPUs running on, but not limited to, the following OS platforms• Wi

7612345678section 76Overview Unit Display DiagramsFront View of the PRO3 KVM Switch: 