StarTech.com SV431DUSB manual

Professional USB Console KVM Switch 4/8/16 - P ort 1U Rack Mount USB and PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD SV431DUSB SV831DUSB SV1631DUSB Instruction Manual[...]

FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits f or a Class B digital device , pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf erence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency ener[...]

i T able of Contents Introduction ..................................................................... 1 P ackaging Contents..................................................................... 1 System Requirements ................................................................. 1 Installation ....................................................[...]

1 Introduction Thank you f or purchasing a StarT ech.com Professional USB Console KVM Switch. This product offers a reliab le and efficient way to manage multiple computers in server rooms, or an y other environment where space is at a premium. The switch f eatures an on-screen display that allows comprehensiv e monitoring of computer naming and s[...]

2 Inst allation NO TE: Prior to the installation, please power off all de vices that will be connected to this system. Ensure that all devices y ou will connect are proper ly grounded. Place cables a wa y from fluorescent lights, air conditioners, and machines that are likely to generate electrical noise. Console Installation The SV831DUSB and SV1[...]

3 USB Keyboar d and USB Mouse: Slide switch to the f ar right position. NO TE: When configuring the switch as a Slav e in a cascaded configuration, PS/2 K eyboard and Mouse is the only mode that can be used. Therefore , SV431DUSB cannot be configured as a slav e in a cascaded setup , as it does not provide a slide s witch selector . Computer Ins[...]

4 PS/2 Computer T o connect a computer controlled through PS/2, use a StarT ech.com 3-in-1 Ultra-Thin PS/2 KVM cable (Product ID: SVECON ) to connect from one of the PC por ts to the PS/2 ke yboard and mouse, as well as the VGA port of the computer system. Cascaded congurations NO TE: The master must have equal or more PC ports than that of the [...]

5 The maximum number of computers controlled b y a Master/Slav e configuration with all 8-port units is 64, with 8 Slaves and each Sla ve connecting to 8 computers: The maximum number of computers controlled in a Master/Sla ve configuration with all 16-port units is 136, with 8 units of 16-por t Sla ves (to PC 1 - PC 8) and each Slav e connected [...]

6 PC 1 to PC 8 por t connections from a computer to a Slav e KVM switch or vice versa, or replace the de vices of a por t, the OSD will update this change the next time it is activ ated. Operation Y ou ma y select a computer by pressing the front panel push button directly , by issuing hot-ke y commands or by activating the OSD window . The front p[...]

7 OSD (On Screen Display ) Operation By hitting the left < CTRL > ke y twice within two seconds, y ou may see the ’Hotke y Menu’ if it is enabled (an OSD option). Or, b y hitting the left < CTRL > ke y three times within two seconds, y ou will see a ’KVM MENU’ screen showing a list of the computers with corresponding channel add[...]

8 Use the < UP > and < DO WN > arrow keys to highlight a computer and the < ENTER > ke y to select it. Or , you ma y press < ESCAPE > to exit OSD and remov e the OSD menu from the displa y; the status window returns to the display and indicates the currently selected computer or operating status. A triangle mark ( ► ) to t[...]

9 a Slav e). T o lock a device , use the < UP > and < DO WN > arrow keys to highlight it, then press < F3 >. Now , enter up to 4 characters (‘A’~’Z’, ‘0’~’9’, ‘-’) follo wed by < ENTER > as new pass word. A Security enabled de vice is marked with a lock ( Ï ) f ollowing its channel number . T o permanent[...]

10 or , press any front button. Scan T ype and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan T ype (< F4 >: MoreScan T ype) determines if scanned computers must also be ey e mar k selected. Scan Rate(< F4 >: More Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a computer is selected before selecting the ne xt one. Manual Scan Scan through power-on c[...]

11 CH Display: After you select a computer , the channel address and name Auto Off: of the computer will appear on the screen for 3 seconds then disappear automatically . The channel address and name of a selected computer Always On: and/or OSD status display ed on the screen all the time. The non-volatile memory stores the CH Display setting. The [...]

12 entitled Sun K eyboard Mapping f or fur ther detail. NO TE: It is unnecessar y to s witch the Sun mark ON or OFF if an authentic Sun ke yboard is being used on the console. In other words, you must ensure that the Sun-mark ed por t has not been selected if you are already using a Sun ke yboard. With different types of k eyboard and computer , th[...]

13 computer connected to a Slav e, two characters represent its por t. The first character is the port number of the Master unit (1~8) and the second one is the por t number of the Slav e (1~8 or A~H). Please note that only the Master’ s ‘PC1’ ~ ‘PC8’ por ts can be connected to a Sla ve . EXAMPLES: Left <CTRL> , Left <CTRL>, [...]

14 The switch will beep one to f our times indicating the scan inter val of 3, 8, 15 and 30 seconds respectively . T o adjust ke yboard typematic rate (characters/sec) for PS/2 k eyboards: Left <CTRL>, Left <CTRL>, <F4> The KVM switch beeps 1 to 4 times corresponding to 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectiv ely . Sun/Mac Keyb[...]

15 “ Help ” function in Sun: Press r ight < CTRL > and release, then within 2 seconds, press < H >. Standard Ke yboard Map to Sun Keyboar d Map to Mac Keyboar d right <CTRL>, <1> right <CTRL>, <2> right <CTRL>, <3> right <CTRL>, <4> P ower right <CTRL>, <F1> Stop right <[...]

16 Specications SV431DUSB SV831DUSB SV1631DUSB Number of Ports 4 8 16 Console Connectors 2 x USB type A female 1 x DE-15 VGA female 2 x USB type A female 1 x PS/2 female 1 x DE-15 VGA female 2 x USB type A female 1 x PS/2 female 1 x DE-15 VGA female Computer Connectors (per port) 1 x DE-15 female LEDs 1 x P ower 4 x P or t Selection/P ower 1 x P[...]

17 T echnical Suppor t StarT ech.com’ s lifetime technical suppor t is an integral par t of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you e ver need help with your product, visit www .star tech.com/suppor t and access our comprehensive selection of online tools , documentation, and downloads. Warranty Information This product is ba[...]

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