1 uploading a new kvm switch, 3 console server – Belkin OmniViewIP 5000HQ User Manual

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2. From the list, select the console server brands and models

physically connected to your serial devices.

3. Press . The selection is saved.

10 .2 .1 Uploading a new KVM switch
If a KVM switch is not listed, contact Belkin at [email protected] to

obtain a new KVM switch definition file (SDF).

When you receive the file, do the following:

1. Save the KVM switch file on your computer’s hard disk.

2. Log in to OmniView IP 5000HQ as an administrator.

3. From the “KVM Switches” page, press to locate the

KVM switch file (SDF.XML).

4. Press

. The file uploads with the new switch type added

to the list.

5. Select the KVM switch type and click

.

10 .3 Console server
Configuring console servers is relevant when there are serial console

servers connected to the system. You must select all console server types

physically connected.
note: Without configuring console servers, you will not be able to perform

any serial communication-related operations.

To select the console server model types:

1. From the “Attached Devices” menu, select “Console Server”.

A list of currently supported models appears:

Figure 66 Console Servers

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