OmniView® Pro3 KVM

OmniView® Pro3 KVM – Features and Benefits

The new PRO3 Series KVM Switch from Belkin delivers reliability, performance, advanced features, and centralized control necessary for today’s SMB environment. Offering both PS2 and USB support, this KVM switch enables a System Administrator to control multiple platform CPUs from a single console. With our proprietary advanced video technology, the PRO3 delivers resolutions of up to 2048x1536@85Hz, designed to preserve image integrity.

Features• Multi-lingual OSD support (6-languages, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian)• OSD Security and user access list

– Features per user / per port access or restriction

• OSD Hotkey configuration (9 Hotkey options)• USB and PS/2 console (Supports both USB and PS/2 keyboards & mice)• Micro-Cable support (each port provides support for two computers)• Reliable flash upgradeability through RJ11 port (flash upgrade cable included)• Backwards compatibility with existing Pro2, SMB CAT5 and KVM-over-IP Series• Reliable performance -based on a more robust architecture• 4, 8 and 16 Port in 1U form factor• Multi-platform – PS/2 & USB, input and output• Video resolution support up to 2048 x 1536 @85Hz• Dedicated daisy-chain ports

– Backwards compatibility with existing Pro2, SMB CAT5 and KVM-over-IP Series

• Port switching through OSD, direct-access port selectors and hot-keys.• Rack-mountable with included brackets (8 and 16 port only)• 3 yrs Warranty

Pro2 Series Vs. Pro3 Series

Feature Pro2 Pro3 Additional Information - Pro3OSD Yes Yes Superior On Screen DisplayPassword Protected No Yes Admin & user accountsUser Accounts No Yes Create up to 8 individual user accountsUser Access List No Yes User Access Restriction Per PortMulti Lingual OSD No Yes English, French, German, Italian & SpanishHotkeys Yes (1 option) Yes Offers choice of 9 hot key combinationsAutoscan Yes Yes User definableConsole Input PS/2 PS/2 & USB Offers support for USB and PS/2 input devicesServer Support PS/2 & USB PS/2 & USBFlash Upgradeable Yes YesDaisy-Chainable Yes Yes Up to 16 levels (max 256 servers)Form Factor 1 U (4 & 8) 2U (16) 1u (4, 8 & 16) 16 Port now just 1uResolution (Max) 2046x1538@85Hz 2046x1538@85HzBackwards Compatible Yes Yes Compatible with Pro2, SMB CAT5 and KVMIPRack brackets included Yes YesMicro Cable Support No Yes Each port serves two servers (Q-B Cables)Warranty 5 years 3 years

Pro3 Advantages

Competitor X-Reference

Manufacturer Belkin Belkin Belkin Avocent AvocentPart Number F1DA104Zea F1DA108Zea F1DA1016Zea 4SV1000 8SV1001 16SV1002MSRP £127 / €188 £229 / €334 £357 / €526 £140 / €208 £220 / €326 £345 / €511

No. of Users 1 1 1 1 1 1No. of Computers 4 8 16 4 8 16System Support USB, PS/2 & SUN USB, PS/2 & SUN USB, PS/2 & SUN USB, PS/2 & SUN USB, PS/2 & SUN USB, PS/2 & SUNKbd/Mse Support USB & PS/2 USB & PS/2 USB & PS/2 USB & PS/2 USB & PS/2 USB & PS/2Monitor Support VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGAVideo Resolution 2048x1536@85Hz 2048x1536@85Hz 2048x1536@85Hz 2048x1536@85Hz 2048x1536@85Hz 2048x1536@85HzAudio Support No No No No No NoPost Selector 4 8 16 4 8 16Hot Key Switching Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesAutoScan Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesDaisy-Chain Yes - 16 Levels Yes - 16 Levels Yes - 16 Levels Yes - 16 Levels Yes - 16 Levels Yes - 16 Levels

Dimensions 19"/ 1U* 19"/ 1U 19"/ 1U 19"/ 1U 19"/ 1U 19"/ 1UOSD Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesPassword Protection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesFlash Upgrade Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesWarranty 3 Years 3 Years 3 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years*Requires optional Rack-Mount Kit (F1D005).

Disclaimer: Comparison is based on publicly available information as of June 2007 and is subject to change.

SwitchView 10004-Port KVM Switch

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8-Port KVM SwitchSwitchView 1000

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Pro3 Cross-Reference Chart

OmniView Pro3 16-Port KVM Switch

OmniView® Pro3 KVM Cables

Belkin OmniView Pro3 Series Dual-Port PS/2 & USB KVM Cables provide maximum connectivity between your servers and OmniView Pro3 Series KVM Switches. Our coaxial video cabling preserves video strength and clarity at higher resolutions, and the dual-port design delivers built-in cable management for your convenience.

Advantages

• Preserves signal integrity at higher resolutions with coaxial VGA cablin• Adds durable strength with Tactilite™ molded-strain relief construction• Protects against damage to conductors• Reduces electromagnetic and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI)• Aluminium undermold shield for EMI/RFI reduction• Double-shielded (braid-and-foil) construction• PC99 colour-coded connectors for easy port identification and installation• PS/2 available in lengths of 1.8m, 3m, 4.5m and 7.6m • USB available in lengths of 1.8m and 3.6m• Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty

Pro3 Description Length - Feet Length - MetresF1D9400-06 Dual Port PS/2 & VGA bonded cable 6 feet 1.8mF1D9400-10 Dual Port PS/2 & VGA bonded cable 10 feet 3mF1D9400-15 Dual Port PS/2 & VGA bonded cable 15 feet 4.5mF1D9400-25 Dual Port PS/2 & VGA bonded cable 25 feet 7.5mF1D9401-06 Dual Port USB & VGA bonded cable 6 feet 1.8mF1D9401-12 Dual Port USB & VGA bonded cable 12 feet 3.5mF1D108-CBL Daisy-Chain cable DB25 M/M 2 feet .5m