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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Feature Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Pre-Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AutoScan Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of this Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus
Series KVM Switch with Micro-Cabling Technology (the Switch). Our diverse line of
KVM solutions exemplifies the Belkin commitment to delivering high-quality, durable
products at a competitive price. Designed to give you control over multiple
computers and servers from up to four consoles, the Switch comes in a variety of
capacities suitable for all configurations, large or small.
Belkin has designed and developed this Switch with the server administrator in
mind. The result is the OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switch, which
surpasses any other switch on the market. The Switch is engineered to work with the
most advanced server room and laboratory environments, offering:
• Dual-console* support, expandable to up to 4 consoles
• IntelliView Advanced Graphical On-Screen Display
• PS/2 and USB mix-and-match keyboard & mouse support
• Multilevel security feature
• USB flash-upgradeable
• Dedicated daisy-chain ports
• High video-resolution support (400MHz: up to 2048x1536@85Hz)
• Computer naming & group naming
• Server connection diagnostics
• Intuitive port indicators
• Direct-access port selectors
• Belkin 5-Year Warranty
• Dual-port, micro-construct KVM cables (sold separately)
*Available on 2x8 and 2x16 models only
This manual will provide details about your new Switch, from installation and
operation to troubleshooting-in the unlikely event of a problem. From time to time,
Belkin may release updates to this product; updated user information will be
available from our website belkin.com.
For quick and easy installation, please refer to the included Quick Installation Guide.
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus 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 being used worldwide.
Package Contents:
• One OmniView ENTERPRISE Quad-Bus Series KVM Switch with Micro-Cabling
Technology
• Two Rack-Mount Brackets with Screws
• User Manual
• Quick Installation Guide
• IEC Power Supply Cable
• Registration Card
• One Set of Rubber Feet
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