USB KVM Switch with Audio & Ethernet Hub
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.
Instruction Manual Table of Contents Introduction ................................................................................... 1 Features.......................................................................................1 Package Contents........................................................................1 Hardware Requirements...............................................................2 Hardware Guide...........................................................................
Instruction Manual Disable Port Switching Keys.........................................................15 Restore Default Settings...............................................................15 Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode..................................................16 HSM Summary Table....................................................................16 Keyboard Emulation....................................................................... 17 The Firmware Upgrade Utility..........................
Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB KVM Switch with Audio and Ethernet Hub. A unique multimedia switching solution, this multifunction switch integrates a USB 2.0 hub, Ethernet Hub, and audio while supporting high-resolution VGA video interfaces. Plus, the switch provides a built-in, 3 or 5 port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Hub, allowing you to easily network and share an Internet connection among computers .
Instruction Manual Hardware Requirements Console: • A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will be using on any computer in the installation • A standard 101/104 key USB style keyboard • A standard 3-button USB style mouse Computers: The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected to the KVM Switch: • A DE-15/VGA D-sub video port • A Type A USB port for the keyboard/mouse combo USB cable • A Type A USB port for the USB hub cable Cable
Instruction Manual Hardware Guide SV231USBAN Front Panel 1&2 3 SV431USBAN Front Panel 4 SV231USBAN/SV431USBAN** Rear Panel 6 5 8 7 10 9 Please note that the SV431USBAN rear panel is identical to that of SV231USBAN, with the exception of the number of the audio and slave connection ports. For an explanation of the functions corresponding to the numbered components listed above, please see the charts on the following pages.
Instruction Manual Hardware Guide - Cont’d 1 Component Description Port Selection Switches Pressing a switch brings the focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. DIM ORANGE indicates the computer attached to its corresponding port is up and running (On Line). Upper: KVM 2 BRIGHT ORANGE indicates the computer attached to the corresponding port is the one that has the KVM focus (Selected).
Instruction Manual Hardware Guide - Cont’d Component 5 Ethernet Port Section 6 Console Audio Jacks 7 Firmware Upgrade Port Description The CAT5 LAN cable that connects to the computer’s Ethernet port can plug into any available port. The cables from your microphone and speakers plug in here. Each jack is color coded and marked with an appropriate icon to indicate itself. The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the firmware upgrade data to the SV231USBAN / SV431USBAN plugs in here.
Instruction Manual Installation Warning! Make sure that power to all of the devices you will be connecting to the KVM switch, has been turned off.” To set up your SV231USBAN/SV431USBAN KVM Switch, refer to the installation diagram on the following page, which corresponds with the following steps: 1. Plug your keyboard, mouse and monitor into the Console Ports located on the unit’s rear panel. 2.
Instruction Manual Cable Connection 6 2 3 7 1 4 5 8 7
Instruction Manual Port Numbering Each CPU port on the SV231USBAN / SV431USBAN switch is assigned a port number (1 or 2 for the SV231USBAN; 1 to 4 for the SV431USBAN). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch. The Port ID of a computer is derived from the CPU port number to which it is connected. For example, a computer connected to CPU port 2 has a Port ID of 2. The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus with the Hotkey port selection method.
Instruction Manual Operation There are two convenient methods to switch the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus among the ports: Manual - which involves pressing the pushbutton port selection switches located on the unit’s front panel; and Hotkey - which involves entering combinations from the keyboard. Manual Port Switching Press and release a switch (for less than three seconds) to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.
Instruction Manual Cycling Through the Ports - Cont’d [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [K] [Enter] Brings only the KVM focus from the port that currently has it to the next port on the installation. The USB hub and audio focus remain where they are. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [U] [Enter] Brings only the USB hub focus from the port that currently has it to the next port on the installation. The KVM and audio focus remain where they are.
Instruction Manual Going Directly to a Port - Cont’d [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [K] [U] [Enter] Brings the KVM and USB hub focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The audio focus remains where it is. [Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [K] [S] [Enter] Brings the KVM and audio focus to the computer attached to the specified port. The USB hub focus remains where it is.
Instruction Manual To exit Auto Scan Mode, press the Esc key, the Spacebar, or any Port Selection switch. Please Note: The n stands for the number of seconds that the SV231USBAN / SV431USBAN should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace the n with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey combination. Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard, mouse, audio and USB focus doesn’t switch. They stay at the port they were on when Auto Scanning started.
Instruction Manual With some operations, you must exit manually. To do so, press the Esc key, or the Spacebar. Alternate HSM Invocation Keys An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conflicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p.12) 2. Press and release the H key The HSM invocation keys become the Ctrl key and F12 (instead of Num Lock and minus).
Instruction Manual can change a port’s keyboard operating platform configuration as follows: 1. Bring the KVM focus to the port you want to set. 2. Invoke HSM (see p. 12) 3. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table). After completing a setting, you automatically exit HSM. Function Key Operation F2 Sets the Mac keyboard operating platform. [F3] Sets the Sun keyboard operating platform. [F10] Auto detects the keyboard operating platform (for PC compatible systems).
Instruction Manual USB Reset If the Console USB keyboard and/or mouse loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p.12). 2. Press and release the F5 function key. Hotkey Beeper Control The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and Off. To toggle the Beeper, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p.). 2. Press and release the B key. The Beeper toggles On or Off.
Instruction Manual Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode To set the SV231USBAN / SV431USBAN to Firmware Upgrade Mode, do the following: 1. Invoke HSM (see p.12). 2. Key in: upgrade 3. Press [Enter]. The front panel port LEDs flash to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in effect. Please Note: To exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, you must power off the switch. HSM Summary Table Key Function H Toggles between the default and alternate HSM invocation keys. T Toggles between the default and alternate Port Switching keys.
Instruction Manual Keyboard Emulation Mac Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard.
Instruction Manual Sun Keyboard The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys.
Instruction Manual The Firmware Upgrade Utility The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s firmware. The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specific for each device. New upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new firmware revisions become available. 1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to the product listing for the appropriate switch, on our website (http://www.
Instruction Manual Starting the Upgrade Please Note: The screenshots in this section are for example purposes. The screens that appear during your firmware upgrade may vary slightly as to their wording and descriptions. To upgrade your firmware: 1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package file - either by doubleclicking the file icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it. The Firmware Upgrade Utility will begin to extract the files necessary for installation: 2.
Instruction Manual 3. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade. • If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s firmware level with that of the upgrade files. If it finds that the device’s version is equal to, or higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel.
Instruction Manual Upgrade Succeeded After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful: Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility. After a successful completion, the switch exits Firmware Upgrade Mode and resets itself. Upgrade Failed If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn’t appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully, in which case you should repeat the upgrade procedure from the beginning.
Instruction Manual Specifications Function SV231USBAN SV431USBAN Computer Connections 2 KVM Port Selection Front Panel Switches; Hotkey USB/Audio Port Selection Console Connectors 4 Hotkey Keyboard 1 x USB Type A female Mouse 1 x USB Type A female Video 1 x HDB -15 female Audio 1 x Speaker jack 1 x Microphone jack KVM data Computer Connectors Audio Firmware Upgrade Port Hubs LEDs USB Ethernet 2 x SPHD - 15 female 4 x SPHD - 15 female 2 x Speaker jacks 4 x Speaker jacks 2 x Micro
Instruction Manual Specifications - cont’d Function SV231USBAN SV431USBAN KB/Mouse Emulation USB (PC, Mac, Sun) Video Up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B Scan Interval 1 - 99 secs. (5 secs. default) Power Consumption DC5.3V; 4.5W; 900mA Power Adapter 1 x DC 5.3V; 2.4A Environment Physical Properties Operating Temp. 0 - 50°C Storage Temp. -20 - 60°C Humidity 0 - 80% RH Housing Metal Weight L xW x H DC5.3V; 5W; 1000mA 0.71 kg 0.92 kg 21.0 x 8.8 x 5.55cm 27.0 x 8.8 x 5.
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