SV431DUSB SV831DUSB SV1631DUSB Instruction Manual Professional USB Console KVM Switch 4/8/16 - Port 1U Rack Mount USB and PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD
FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Contents Introduction...................................................................... 1 Packaging Contents.....................................................................1 System Requirements..................................................................1 Installation........................................................................ 2 Console Installation......................................................................2 Computer Installation................................
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Professional USB Console KVM Switch. This product offers a reliable and efficient way to manage multiple computers in server rooms, or any other environment where space is at a premium. The switch features an on-screen display that allows comprehensive monitoring of computer naming and selection as well as status indication.
Installation NOTE: Prior to the installation, please power off all devices that will be connected to this system. Ensure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded. Place cables away from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. Console Installation The SV831DUSB and SV1631DUSB are designed to use both USB and PS/2 console connections, and are equipped with a slide switch console selector for the selection of USB or PS/2 modes.
USB Keyboard and USB Mouse: Slide switch to the far right position. Slide Switch selection: USB keyboard and USB mouse NOTE: When configuring the switch as a Slave in a cascaded configuration, PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse is the only mode that can be used. Therefore, SV431DUSB cannot be configured as a slave in a cascaded setup, as it does not provide a slide switch selector. Computer Installation USB Computer To connect a computer controlled through USB, use a StarTech.
PS/2 Computer To connect a computer controlled through PS/2, use a StarTech.com 3-in-1 Ultra-Thin PS/2 KVM cable (Product ID: SVECON) to connect from one of the PC ports to the PS/2 keyboard and mouse, as well as the VGA port of the computer system. Cascaded configurations NOTE: The master must have equal or more PC ports than that of the slave. For example, if an 8-port switch is the Master, an 8-port or 4-port switch can be a Slave, but not a 16-port switch.
The maximum number of computers controlled by a Master/Slave configuration with all 8-port units is 64, with 8 Slaves and each Slave connecting to 8 computers: The maximum number of computers controlled in a Master/Slave configuration with all 16-port units is 136, with 8 units of 16-port Slaves (to PC 1 - PC 8) and each Slave connected to 16 computers, plus 8 more computers connected directly to the Master (to ports PC A - PC H): After the connection has been completed, please re-activate the OSD menu to
PC 1 to PC 8 port connections from a computer to a Slave KVM switch or vice versa, or replace the devices of a port, the OSD will update this change the next time it is activated. Operation You may select a computer by pressing the front panel push button directly, by issuing hot-key commands or by activating the OSD window. The front panel indicator changes to reflect the computer port selected (red) and whether the port is connected to a powered computer (green).
OSD (On Screen Display) Operation By hitting the left key twice within two seconds, you may see the ’Hotkey Menu’ if it is enabled (an OSD option). Or, by hitting the left key three times within two seconds, you will see a ’KVM MENU’ screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding channel addresses, names and status. The channel address (port number) of the currently selected computer is displayed in red, same as the front indicator, to the right of the OSD title ’KVM MENU’.
Use the and arrow keys to highlight a computer and the key to select it. Or, you may press to exit OSD and remove the OSD menu from the display; the status window returns to the display and indicates the currently selected computer or operating status. A triangle mark ( ►) to the right of a name indicates the port is cascaded to a Slave; the number at the left of the triangle mark shows the number of ports the Slave has, i.e. 8 for SV831DUSBU.
a Slave). To lock a device, use the and arrow keys to highlight it, then press . Now, enter up to 4 characters (‘A’~’Z’, ‘0’~’9’, ‘-’) followed by as new password. A Security enabled device is marked with a lock (Ï ) following its channel number. To permanently disable the security function from a locked device, highlight it, press then enter the password.
or, press any front button. Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type (: More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Scan Rate(: More\ Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a computer is selected before selecting the next one. Manual Scan Scan through power-on computers one by one by keyboard control. You can type (: More\Scan Type) to determine if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected.
CH Display: Auto Off: After you select a computer, the channel address and name of the computer will appear on the screen for 3 seconds then disappear automatically. Always On: The channel address and name of a selected computer and/or OSD status displayed on the screen all the time. The non-volatile memory stores the CH Display setting. Position: The position of the selected computer name and/or OSD status displayed on screen during operation.
entitled Sun Keyboard Mapping for further detail. NOTE: It is unnecessary to switch the Sun mark ON or OFF if an authentic Sun keyboard is being used on the console. In other words, you must ensure that the Sun-marked port has not been selected if you are already using a Sun keyboard.
computer connected to a Slave, two characters represent its port. The first character is the port number of the Master unit (1~8) and the second one is the port number of the Slave (1~8 or A~H). Please note that only the Master’s ‘PC1’ ~ ‘PC8’ ports can be connected to a Slave. EXAMPLES: Left , Left , <7> : Selects a computer connected to port 7 of the Master. Left , Left , <6>, : Selects a computer connected to port C of a Slave connected to port 6 of the Master.
The switch will beep one to four times indicating the scan interval of 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively. To adjust keyboard typematic rate (characters/sec) for PS/2 keyboards: Left , Left , The KVM switch beeps 1 to 4 times corresponding to 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively. Sun/Mac Keyboard Mapping The KVM Switch emulates a Sun Keyboard when a computer is marked with a Sun, in the OSD menu by Function Key . A Sun keyboard has more keys than a standard PC keyboard.
“Help” function in Sun: Press right and release, then within 2 seconds, press .
Specifications SV431DUSB Number of Ports Console Connectors SV831DUSB 4 2 x USB type A female 1 x DE-15 VGA female Computer Connectors (per port) LEDs SV1631DUSB 8 16 2 x USB type A female 2 x USB type A female 1 x PS/2 female 1 x PS/2 female 1 x DE-15 VGA female 1 x DE-15 VGA female 1 x DE-15 female 1 x Power 1 x Power 1 x Power 4 x Port Selection/Power 8 x Port Selection/Power 16 x Port Selection/Power Supported Computer Interfaces PS/2, USB Maximum Video Resolution 1920x1440 Switc
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