OmniViewIP* 5216K/5232K User Manual PM00020 - F1DP2XXG *OmniView is a registered trademark of Belkin International, Inc.
Table of Contents Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Remote Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5 Local Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Accessing a Target Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Belkin OmniView IP 5216K/5232K Switch with the latest in IP KVM technology. This Switch provides a simple, quick, remote server management solution for medium to large-size businesses. The Switch allows two remote digital users and one local analog user to access and control your servers over the Internet via a standard web browser.
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Key Features High-Performance Remote Access • Access, switch, view, and control faster than before • Switch from one remote server to another instantly • Quicker performance over the Internet and congested networks • View all the information displayed during the post and boot process Web-Browser Based The Switch allows you to access your KVM switch and all connected servers from any computer connected to the LAN, WAN, or Internet using Fir
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Virtual-Media Technology The Switch provides virtual-media support for up to two servers. This allows the remote user to copy files from a USB or CD-ROM drive to a target server that may be anywhere in the world. Or boot a remote server from a local USB or CD-ROM drive.
Introduction sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 System Contents • 1 OmniView IP 5216K/5232K Switch • 1 AC Power Cable • 1 Serial-to-RJ45 Interface Cable • 1x User Manual CD • 1 Quick Start Guide • 1 Set Rack-Mount Brackets and Screws 4 5 Servers • PS/2 and USB computers/servers • VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors Keyboards and Mice • USB-compatible Monitors • System Requirements CRT and LCD (with VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitors) Remote-Client Browser The Switch may be accessed remotely over a
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 5 Terminology OmniView SMB Server Interface Modules: F1DP101A-AP (PS/2 style) F1DP101A-AU (USB style) F1DP101A-AS (Legacy Sun, miniDIN8 style) F1DP101A-AP-8PK (PS/2 style, 8-pack) F1DP101A-AU-8PK (USB style, 8-pack) Below are some terms and their meanings used in this guide.
Introduction Digital sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 Unit Display Diagrams 4 J
INSTALLATION Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Pre-Installation Guidelines • Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. • Place the Switch on a flat, clean, and dry surface. • The Switch is not intended for connection to exposed outdoor lines. • Ensure that the maximum distance between each computer and the Switch does not exceed 100 ft. for SIMs.
INSTALLATION Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Rack-mounting the SMB IP KVM Switch 5 6 Place the brackets toward the front of the unit so that the unit can be mounted front facing; or place the brackets toward the rear of the unit so that it can be mounted rear facing on the back of a rack. Figure 4 illustrates the bracket connected for rear facing. Screw the bracket to the Switch using the screws provided. Rack-mount the Switch using the supplied rack-mount kit.
INSTALLATION sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 Connecting the System CAT5 Cables OmniView IP 5216K/5232K Switch PS/2, USB, and Sun Servers Server Interface Modules N /WA LAN TCP/IP Local User Remote User 1 Remote User 2 Figure 5 Switch’s system overview OmniViewIP 5216K/5232K 9 4 5 6
INSTALLATION Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Server Interface Modules (SIMs) Each computer/server is directly connected to the Switch via the appropriate SIM using CAT5 cables in a star configuration. No external power is needed at the remote SIMs. The SIMs draw their power from the computer’s keyboard port (PS/2 SIM) or from the USB port (USB SIM). The figures below illustrate the SIM PS/2 and USB. Figure 6 USB SIM2 (part no.
INSTALLATION Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Connecting a PS/2 SIM Power down the server 2. Connect the mouse connector to the computer’s mouse port. 3. Connect the keyboard connector to the computer’s keyboard port. 4. Connect the video connector to the computer’s VGA port. 5. 6 The USB SIM supports Windows 2000 and later, Sun, SGI, and all modern Linux distributions. The connections for USB SIM are exactly the same. Figure 9 illustrates the USB SIM and its connections.
INSTALLATION Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connecting to the network Connecting the power supply Connect the network cable to the LAN port of the Switch. This must be done before powering on the Switch. 1. Using the power cord provided, connect the Switch to a socket outlet with a grounding connection. Only use the power cord supplied with the unit. Connecting the CAT5 cables 2. Power on the Switch. Allow approximately 45 seconds for boot up. 1.
INSTALLATION Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Setting the IP Address 2. 4 5 6 Press “F2”. The Settings window appears (see Figure 11). By default, the Switch boots with an automatically assigned IP address from a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server on the network. The DHCP server provides a valid IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask. You can identify the IP address from the OSD at the local position.
INSTALLATION Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Changing the network parameters Enable DHCP – When a DHCP server is active on the same network to which the Switch is connected, DHCP provides automatic IP assignment. When DHCP is disabled (Recommended) – You can assign a fixed IP address to the Switch. Consult your network administrator regarding the use of the DHCP. When DHCP is disabled, enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway as given by your network administrator.
WEB INTERFACE sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 Logging In to the Web Interface SSL certificate notes Client computer operating system. Windows 2000 or higher, with Internet Explorer 6.0 or later version. 128-bit encryption support is required. When first connecting, two browser security warnings appear. Click “Yes” to proceed. The first warning disappears upon the first Switch client installation, when Belkin’s root certificate is installed.
WEB INTERFACE Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Logging in To complete the initial setup via the web configuration interface: 1. Open your web browser (Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher). 2. Type the Switch’s system IP address—http or https://IP address/ and press “Enter”. The login page appears (see Figure 13). Figure 14 Targets page By default, an administrator can access all connected Targets, so they all appear on the Targets page. Figure 13 Login page Columns: 3.
WEB INTERFACE sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connecting to a target server Network > Configuration To connect to a target, click the desired target in the Server Name column. The screen of the target appears inside the remote console window. The “Accessing a Target Server” section on page 28 explains how to conduct a remote session. The following sections first explain how to configure the system. Consult your network administrator for the network settings if necessary.
WEB INTERFACE Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 LAN 5 6 OmniView IP Central Access Appliance 5000HQ Under LAN in Figure 14, is the following: OmniView IP 5000HQ is a centralized, IP-based system for secure control of servers and network devices, power, and user administration in the datacenter environment. The 5000HQ combines out-of-band, KVM-via-IP access with modern IT standards and requirements. It is the most comprehensive remote server maintenance solution available in the market today.
WEB INTERFACE Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Administration > User Settings 4 5 6 Administrator An administrator has unrestricted access to all windows and settings and can “take over” any active session. An administrator can change the name and password and target server permissions of all users. From the menu, click “User Settings” and Figure 16 appears. User A user can access/control permitted target servers, but cannot use the advanced mouse settings.
WEB INTERFACE Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Adding a user Editing a user To add a user: To edit a user: 1. 1. Select the user from the user drop-down menu. 2. Note! The following “special” characters: &, <, >, ”, {, and } cannot be used for either the user name or password. You can now change all the parameters—user name, permission, password, and blocking status (see the “Blocking a user” section). 3.
WEB INTERFACE Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Administration > Server Name Edit 2. Give the servers connected to the Switch unique names, so that users accessing the system can identify the servers easily. To do so: 1. 4 5 6 In the “Server Name” section, change the name of the connected servers by selecting the server name and typing a new name. Click to save changes. Administration > Serial Settings From the menu, click “Server Name Edit”.
WEB INTERFACE Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Administration > Server Access List 2. 3. By default, access is allowed to all servers for administrators. For other users, define the access rights of each user separately. 4 5 Select a user from the user drop-down menu. Check the target servers the user can access (according to his or her access permissions). To select all target servers, click . To do so: 4. Click 1. 5. Repeat the steps above for additional users.
WEB INTERFACE Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Security > Settings Password Policy Configure the security features, such as Account Blocking, Password Policy, and Idle Timeout, as explained below. For local and remote users, you have the option of a standard or high security level of password. The table below shows the parameters of the two options. From the Security section, click “Settings”. The “Security > Settings” page appears (see Figure 20).
WEB INTERFACE sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 Security > SSL Certificate Maintenance > Switch Upgrade You can install an SSL certificate. To do so: Upgrade the Switch firmware to take advantage of new features. Download the firmware from the support section of Belkin’s website at www.belkin.com/support. Save the firmware file on the client computer. From the menu, select “SSL Certificate”. The Install SSL Certificate page appears (see Figure 21). From the menu, select “Switch Upgrade”.
WEB INTERFACE Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Maintenance > SIM Upgrade Restore Factory Settings Upgrade the SIM firmware to take advantage of new features. Download the firmware from the support section of the Belkin website at www. belkin.com/support. Save the firmware file on the client computer. You can restore the Switch to the factory settings.
WEB INTERFACE Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 6 5 Set Time and Date Back Up and Restore The time and date set feature is used when recording log events. To set the time and date: You can back up all configuration data to restore it at a later date. To do so: From the menu, select “Time & Date” and Figure 25 appears. From the menu, select “Backup & Restore” and Figure 26 appears.
WEB INTERFACE Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Saving Changes and Logging Out To save any configuration changes, click the relevant button on the current page. This could be or just . To restart the Switch, press . To exit the Configuration menu and close the session, click . Only one administrator can log in to the Configuration area at a time. After the idle timeout (see the “Security > Settings” section on page 23), the session terminates.
Remote Access sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 Accessing a Target Server 5 6 On the remote console you have the following: Server name – The currently accessed server identity can be checked any time by looking at the “Server name” on the Internet Explorer title bar. Log in to the web interface, as explained on page 16. The web interface opens at the Targets page (see Figure 14 on page 16). To connect to a target or serial device, click the desired target/device in the Server Name column.
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 The Toolbar Changing the performance settings To maximize the toolbar: You can alter the bandwidth settings from the toolbar. Click the arrow To alter the settings: . Click again to minimize the toolbar. When maximized, the toolbar can be dragged and dropped to anywhere on the screen, by dragging the icon . When minimized, the icon glides to a side of the screen. From the toolbar, click . The “Settings...
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Bandwidth Adjusting the video settings Choose from the following options: To change the video settings: Adaptive – Automatically adapts to the best compression and colors according to the network conditions. (Not recommended because network parameters may change frequently, impacting on user experience.) From the toolbar, click Low – Select “Low” for high compression and 16 colors. Medium – Select “Medium” for medium compression and 256 colors.
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Manual video adjust Use the manual video adjustment for fine-tuning the target server video settings after auto adjustment. This feature should also be used for adapting to a noisy environment, a non-standard VGA signal, or when in full-screen DOS/CLI mode. To adjust the video manually: Click “Manual Video Adjust”. The manual controls appear (see Figure 29). A red frame also appears around the screen.
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Auto video adjust To adjust the video automatically: Click “Auto Video Adjust”. The process takes a few seconds. If the process runs for more than three times, there is an abnormal noise level. Check the video cable and verify that no dynamic video application is running on the target server’s desktop. Perform the procedure where necessary for each target server or new screen resolution. Keyboard key sequences Click .
REmote AcCESS sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 To record a key sequence: To edit a key sequence: 1. 1. From the Special Key Manager Dialog box, select the desired key. 2. Click “Edit”. 3. Click “Start Recording”. 4. Press the desired keys. The keys appear in the area provided. 5. Click “Stop Recording”. 6. Click “OK”. From the Special Key Manager box, press “Record New”. The Add Special Key dialog box appears (see Figure 31). Figure 31 Add Special Key Dialog box 2.
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Synchronizing mouse pointers Server-mouse settings for common operating systems: When working at the client computer, two mouse pointers appear: the client computer’s is on top of the target server’s. The mouse pointers should be synchronized. The following explains what to do if they are not synchronized.
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Red Hat®, Fedora, and other Linux distributions When accessing the target server, the mice may appear at a distance to each other. 1. Go to “Mouse Preferences”. To align the mouse pointers: 2. Then navigate to the “Motion” tab. 3. Set the “Acceleration” to five clicks from left. 4. Set the “Sensitivity” to three clicks from left. 5. Set the “Threshold” to two clicks from left.
REmote AcCESS sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 Manual settings 2. If the mouse settings on the target server were ever changed, or when the operating system on the target server is Windows XP, 2003 Server, Vista, or 2008 Server, or Linux, Novell, SCO UNIX®, or Sun Solaris, you must configure the mouse manually. Select the target server’s operating system and click “OK”. Instructions and sliders appear. Note: You must do this configuration on every port. 3.
REmote AcCESS sections Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 Advanced – Mouse emulation Click Figure 33). and the “Mouse Emulation” dialog box appears (see Figure 34 Mouse Emulation dialog box for use with touch pads Press “OK” to save settings. Note: This “Mouse Emulation” setting is used to determine the correct reset sequence for a local mouse. Setting it incorrectly may lead to a jumpy or non-operational local console mouse after a remote user disconnects it from the Switch.
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Calibrating mice pointers Adjustments in general A target server may have a different mouse pointer speed to the client computer. Calibrating automatically discovers the mouse speed of the target server and aligns the two pointers.
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Globe icon menu features 5 6 Hide Toolbar – Check this option to hide the toolbar from the next reconnection onward. To toggle the toolbar on and off, press “F9” or double-click the system tray icon . Right-click the globe icon and a menu appears. From this menu you can access the connected devices.
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Virtual media 4 5 6 Mounting a Drive 1. With virtual media, you can virtually mount removable mass storage devices connected to the client computer onto the target server. Click “Virtual Media” and the “Virtual Media” dialog box appears (see Figure 36). All connected mass storage devices appear in the “Local Drives” section.
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Mounting an ISO file An ISO image (.iso) is a disk image of an ISO 9660 file system, and refers to any optical disc image, even a UDF image. In addition to the data files in the ISO image, it also contains all the file system metadata, including boot code, structures, and attributes. All of this information is contained in a single file.
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Full-screen mode Disconnecting the remote session Work on the target server as if you are working on a local computer with full-screen mode. To disconnect the session, click on the toolbar. The Login page appears. You can re-log in, or close the browser window to disconnect the session. To work in full-screen mode: 1. Ensure that the client’s computer has the same screen resolution as the target server. The Targets Page Menu 2.
REmote AcCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Changing the password To change the password, click “Password” from the menu and the following appears. Figure 37 Events log Navigate through the event pages using the forward or backward arrows, marked as (A) in Figure 37. Figure 36 Password From the drop-down menu, marked as (B) in Figure 37, choose the number of events that will appear on each page (10–40). Type a new password according to the password policy set (see page 19).
LOCAL ACCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 This section explains how to operate the Switch locally via the OSD. Navigating the OSD Main window The OSD To navigate up and down, use the up and down arrow keys. 6 To exit the OSD, press “Esc”. To display the OSD: 1. Selecting a computer From the local keyboard, press the left “Scroll Lock” key twice. The OSD Main window appears (see Figure 38). The “Pwr” column indicates the server is powered on. To select a computer:. 1.
LOCAL ACCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Moving the Confirmation label – F1 The confirmation OSD label that appears briefly showing which computer is currently accessed can be positioned anywhere on the screen. To position the label from the Main window: Figure 39 Image Tuning label 1. Navigate to a computer line using the up and down arrow keys. 2. Press “F1”. The selected screen image and confirmation label appear. 3. Adjust the image by using the right and left arrow keys.
LOCAL ACCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 The Settings window – F2 4 5 6 5000HQ MNG – Press the space bar to toggle between enabling and disabling management by the 5000HQ. When enabled, the Switch is remotely managed by OmniView IP Central Management Appliance 5000HQ. Press “F2”. The Settings window appears (see Figure 40). 5000HQ ADD – Here you can change the static IP address of the 5000HQ. HOT KEY – Pressing “Scroll Lock” twice in quick succession will make the OSD appear.
LOCAL ACCESS Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 DDC – F10 Saving changes to the settings Display Data Channel (DDC) is a VESA standard for communication between a monitor and a video adapter. To save changes to the settings and return to the Main window, press “Esc”. From the Settings window, input the DDC information of the monitor connected to the Switch into the memories of all connected SIMs when first installing the system. To input the DDC information: Press “F10”.
Additional information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 Technical Specifications Target Server Operating Systems Dimensions (H x D x W) 44 x 270 x 431mm/1.7 x 10.6 x 17 in. Power Input 100–240VAC, 0.8A, 50/60Hz Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C/32° F to 104° F Storage Temperature -40° C to 70° C/-40° F to 158° F Humidity 80% non-condensing relative humidity Windows, Novell, Linux, Sun Solaris Client Computer Windows 2000 or higher with IE 6.
Additional information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 6 5 Video Resolution and Refresh Rates Hz 56 640x480 60 65 x 66 70 72 x x x 720x400 800x600 1024x768 75 76 x x x x x x x x x x x x 1152x900 x 1280x720 x 1280x768 x 1280x960 x 1280x1024 x 1600x1200 x x x x x x 86 x x x 85 x x 1152x864 OmniViewIP 5216K/5232K 73 x x x 49 x x x x
Additional information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Safety This device contains no serviceable parts. Any servicing of the device must be performed by Belkin International, Inc. User Manual Feedback Your feedback is very important to help us improve our documentation. Please email any comments to: techsupp@belkin.com. Please include the following information: Manual name, part number, and P number. Product Registration You may register your product online by going to https://www.belkin.
Additional information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY CE Declaration of Conformity We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: We, Belkin International, Inc.
Additional information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 5 6 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty What this warranty covers. and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances (i.e., brownouts or sags), non-authorized program, or system-equipment modification or alteration. Belkin International, Inc.
Additional information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment.
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