StarTech.com 8 Port 1U Rackmount USB PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD
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1. StarTech com has been making hard to find easy since 1985 providing high quality solutions to a diverse IT and A V customer base that spans many channels including government education and industrial facilities to name just a few We offer an unmatched selection of computer parts cables A V products KVM and Server Management solutions serving a worldwide market through our locations in the United States Canada the United Kingdom and Taiwan Visit www startech com today for complete information about all our products and to access exclusive interactive tools such as the Cable Finder Parts Finder and the KVM Reference Guide2. StarTech com or press any front button Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern Scan Type lt F4 gt More Scan Type determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected Scan Rate lt F4 gt 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 lt F4 gt More Scan Type to determine if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected Press the lt UP gt arrow key to select the previous computer and the lt DOWN gt arrow key to select the next computer Press any other key to abort Manual Scan mode Scan Type Ready PC In Scan mode scans through power on computers and those with the eye mark on the selected ports Ready PC In Scan mode scans through all power on computers only In Scan mode scans through any marked computer regardless of computer power status Non volatile memory stores the Scan Type settngs Scan Rate Sets the duration of a computer displayed in Auto Scan mode The options are 3 seconds 8 seconds 15 seconds and 30 seconds The non volatile memory stores the Scan Rate setting Keyboard Speed StarView KVM offers PS 2 Keyboard typematic setting that overrides the similar settings in BIOS and in Windows Available speed options are Low Middle Fast and Faster as 10 15 20 and 30 characters sec respectively Keyboard settings are stor
3. CTRL gt lt H gt right lt Windows gt key left lt Windows key lt Menu gt key right lt ALT gt left lt ALT gt Map to Sun Keyboard i Stop Again Undo Front Copy Find o ut Help right left Compose Alt Graph ALT Map to Mac Keyboard Power F13 F14 F15 right lt Command gt key left lt Command gt key right lt OPTION gt left lt OPTION gt 15 StarTech conf4 Specifications SV431DUSB SV831DUSB SV1631DUSB P 2 x USB type A 2 x USB type A female female Number of Ports 2 x USB type A female 1 x DE 15 VGA Console Connectors 1 x PS 2 female 1 x PS 2 female female 1 x DE 15 VGA 1x DE 15 VGA female female Computer Connectors 1 x DE 15 female per port 1 x Power 1 x Power 1 x Power LEDs 4 x Port 8 x Port 16 x Port Selection Power Selection Power Selection Power Supported Computer Interfaces PS 2 USB Maximum Video Resolution 1920x1440 Switching Methods Front Panel buttons Hot key OSD Rack Mountable Yes Cascadable Yes On Screen Display Yes Power Adapter 9 12VDC 600mA Operating Temperature 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Humidity 0 80 RH x 45mm x 45mm x 45mm Weight 1500g 2900g 3100g V431DUSB rack mount kit sold separately Product ID SV431RACK V431DUSB can only function as a Master KVM switch 16 StarTech com Technical Support
4. StarTech com s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry leading solutions If you ever need help with your product visit www startech com support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools documentation and downloads Warranty Information This product is backed by a three year warranty In addition StarTech com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted following the initial date of purchase During this period the products may be returned for repair or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion The warranty covers parts and labor costs only StarTech com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse abuse alteration or normal wear and tear Limitation of Liability In no event shall the liability of StarTech com Ltd and StarTech com USA LLP or their officers directors employees or agents for any damages whether direct or indirect special punitive incidental consequential or otherwise loss of profits loss of business or any pecuniary loss arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages If such laws apply the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you 17 StarTech com Making hard to find easy
5. Sun in the OSD menu by Function Key lt F5 gt A Sun keyboard has more keys than a standard PC keyboard These extra keys are simulated by tapping the Right lt CTRL gt button which is normally located on the right lower part of the keyboard followed by one of the function keys on the general keyboard i e combo key For example tap the Right lt CTRL gt key and then tap the function key lt F7 gt to activate Open for a Sun computer NOTE For older Sun Operating Systems the switch does not support the LowPower option under Power Off Select For keystroke emulation of Sun Mac computers please refer to the above chart and conduct the following two examples Stop A function in Sun Press right lt CTRL gt and release then within two seconds press lt F1 gt and lt A gt in sequence 14 StarTech com Help function in Sun Press right lt CTRL gt and release then within 2 seconds press lt H gt Standard Keyboard right lt CTRL gt lt 1 gt right lt CTRL gt lt 2 gt right lt CTRL gt lt 3 gt right lt CTRL gt lt 4 gt right lt CTRL gt lt F1 gt right lt CTRL gt lt F2 gt right lt CTRL gt lt F3 gt right lt CTRL gt lt F4 gt right lt CTRL gt lt F5 gt right lt CTRL gt lt F6 gt right lt CTRL gt lt F7 gt right lt CTRL gt lt F8 gt tight lt CTRL gt lt F9 gt right lt CTRL gt lt F10 gt Print Screen Scroll Lock Pause Break right lt
6. third party companies not related in any way to StarTech com Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech com or an endorsement of the product s to which this manual applies by the third party company in question Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document StarTech com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks registered trademarks service marks and other protected names and or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders StarTech com Table of Contents Introduction aaaaaaaaaanaanannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 1 Packaging Contents a iaaaaaaaaaaaaaannassaansanaaasnaaaaaanaaaanaaana 1 System Regue meni S enner oe E akk da 1 installati 0 JO ainara esasa raubas aarian 2 Console Installation a aaiaaaaasvaasansaannansaanaannaannansaanaansannaan 2 Comp ter nstallationssnnm anavnsmna aanma kumul 3 Gascaded confligurationse sssu ln sk autsvaln fsba naat 4 Operations aaa l ana la al laa a ak a a arar 6 OSD On Screen Display Operation 7 Fl tskey COMMandses isisisi Jap sakta ni ons ceded l Na aa kg AEAN 12 Specifications o easar aaae E EYER araar 16 Technical Support aaaaaannaxaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnua 17 Warranty Information aaaaaaaaaaaa vnnnnnnnnnnnnn
7. to highlight a channel then press lt F1 gt followed by name entry Valid characters are A Z 0 9 and the dash character Lowercase letters are converted to uppercase ones Press the lt BACKSPACE gt key to delete a letter one at a time Nonvolatile memory stores all name entries until you change even if the unit is powered down Function key lt F2 gt To switch the eye mark of a computer on or off First use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt arrow keys to highlight it then press lt F2 gt to switch its eye mark on or off If Scan Type is Ready PC only the power on and eye mark selected computers will be displayed sequentially in Scan mode Function key lt F3 gt To lock a device a computer or a Slave from unauthorized access use Security Security is effective for only one device a computer or 8 StarTech com a Slave To lock a device use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt arrow keys to highlight it then press lt F3 gt Now enter up to 4 characters A Z 0 9 followed by lt ENTER gt as new password A Security enabled device is marked with a lock 8 following its channel number To permanently disable the security function from a locked device highlight it press lt F3 gt then enter the password If you want to access the locked device temporarily simply highlight it and press lt ENTER gt the OSD will ask you for the password After ente
8. ENU The color of a device name is green if it has power and is ready for selection its corresponding front panel indicator is green The color is white if it has no power The OSD menu updates when it is activated 7 StarTech com4 Use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt arrow keys to highlight a computer and the lt ENTER gt key to select it Or you may press lt ESCAPE gt 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 amp 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 The lt ENTER gt key brings you one level down and another screen pops up listing the names of the computers on that Slave The name of the Slave will be shown at the upper right corner of the OSD menu It is useful to group computers and still be able to see the group name An eye mark to the right of a name indicates the computer is selected to be monitored in Scan mode In OSD this mark can be switched on or off by function key lt F2 gt Press the lt ESCAPE gt key to exit the OSD and to return to the selected computer The computer name is also shown on the screen Function key lt F1 gt To edit the name entry of a computer or a Slave First use the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt arrow keys
9. SIN SHIN Instruction Manual Professional USB Console KVM Switch 4 8 16 Port 1U Rack Mo USB and PS 2 KVM Swit v StarTech com STARVIEW Making hard to find easy 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of Trademarks Registered Trademarks and other Protected Names and Symbols This manual may make reference to trademarks registered trademarks and other protected names and or symbols of
10. ed in non volatile memory Hotkey Menu When you hit the left lt CTRL gt key twice within two seconds the Hotkey Menu appears displaying a list of hot key commands if this option is On The Hotkey Menu can be turned Off if you prefer not to see it when the left lt CTRL gt key is hit twice The non volatile memory stores the Hotkey Menu setting 10 StarTech com 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 The actual display position shifts due to different VGA resolution the higher the resolution the higher the display position The nonvolatile memory stores the Position setting Upper Left Upper Right Middle Lower Left Lower Right Country Code for Sun Sun keyboards of different languages have different layouts The KVM switch is able to emulate a Sun keyboard for a specific language type or country such as Arabic Belgian US Yugoslavia etc Select the proper country code that matches all of your Sun computers NOTE The country code must be set prior to powering up the Sun computer Not performing this step
11. elected computer Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt F1 gt When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity it suspends the scanning until the activity stops It then resumes with the next computer in sequence The length of the Auto Scan interval Scan Rate is adjustable To abort Auto Scan mode press the left lt CTRL gt key twice NOTE Scan Type determines whether an eye marked computer is to be displayed during Auto Scan Manual Scan enables you to manually switch back and forth between the powered computers Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt F2 gt Press the lt UP gt arrow key to select the previous computer and the lt DOWN gt arrow key to select the next computer Press any other key to abort Manual Scan mode NOTE Scan Type determines whether an eye marked computer is to be displayed during Auto Scan To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to the next computer in Auto Scan Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt F3 gt 13 StarTech com 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 lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt F4 gt 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
12. gh pitch beep for a correct hotkey command otherwise one low pitch beep for an error and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the selected computer The short form hotkey menu can be turned on as an OSD function lt F4 gt More Hotkey Menu every time the left lt CTRL gt is pressed twice NOTE Left lt CTRL gt refers to the Control key on the left side of the keyboard 1 8 A H refers to the number keys 1 8 in the upper row of the keyboard and character keys A H Do not use the keypad at the right of the keyboard To select a computer by hotkey command you must know its port number which is determined by the KVM Switch connection For a 12 StarTech com 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 lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt 7 gt Selects a computer connected to port 7 of the Master Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt 6 gt lt C gt Selects a computer connected to port C of a Slave connected to port 6 of the Master Auto Scan In this mode the KVM Switch automatically switches from one power on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed interval During AutoScan mode the OSD displays the name of the s
13. hree connection patterns that correspond with the slide switch as follows PS 2 Keyboard and PS 2 Mouse A PS 2 Y cable provided is required for this mode Slide Switch selection PS 2 mouse and keyboard Slide Switch selection PS 2 keyboard and FE E USB mouse StarTech com USB Keyboard and USB Mouse Slide switch to the far right position Slide Switch selection i ae 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 ina 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 com 2 in 1 Ultra Thin USB KVM cable Product ID SVECONUS to connect from one of the PC Ports located on the rear panel of the KVM switch to the USB and VGA ports on the computer system StarTech com Ultra Thin KVM Cable StarTech com 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 po
14. l name indicating that the port is connected to a Slave not a computer A number to the left of the triangle mark indicates the Slave model i e 8 for an 8 port switch NOTE A device computer or KVM switch at any PC x port can be changed at any time after initial power up lf you change any one of the 5 StarTech com 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 The indicator flashes red when it is in either Auto Scan or Manual Scan mode Push Button controls To select control of an attached computer press the front panel button that corresponds with the assigned computer number For 16 port models 1 to 8 represents the lower 8 ports while A to H indicates the higher ports Ports 1 and A share the same pushbutton as do 2 and B 3 and C etc Example If port 1 is already selected and you wish to switch to Port A tap the shared pushbutton once to select Port A If Port 1 is not selected press and hold pushbutton 1 for two seconds to select Port A K M Reset K M Reset resolves the majority
15. nnnnnnnnnnnun 17 StarTech com 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 Packaging Contents e 1x Professional KVM Switch e 1x PS 2 keyboard and mouse Y cable e 2 x Rack Mount Bracket e 1x Power Adapter e 1x Instruction Manual System Requirements e VGA and USB and or PS 2 enabled computer systems e VGA enabled display device e StarTech com 3 in 1 SVECON PS 2 or 2 in 1 SVECONUS USB KVM cables e Standard 104 key wired USB or PS 2 keyboard e Standard 3 button wired USB or PS 2 keyboard NOTE SV431DUSB can only use a USB keyboard and mouse StarTech com 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 There are t
16. of problems developed by keyboard and or mouse device replacement or configuration changes Press down buttons 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to reconfigure the whole system without having to turn off the KVM switch or any attached computers Auto Scan This KVM switch provides an easy to use feature to start Auto Scanning To use this function simultaneously press buttons 7 and 8 and hold for two seconds SV431DUSB uses buttons 3 and 4 to launch this function StarTech com OSD On Screen Display Operation Port channel ey selecte address ha PE SALES DOMESTIC address To a 16 port Slave Highlighted 5 4 To an 8 port by arrow keys FINANCIAL 2F z Slave VAR Eye mark enabled Security enabled port Switch Security Press Enter to the slave FINANCIAL 1F we 5 Master port name group name White M as power off US NORTH User input US SOUTH port names Green as power on Eye mark enabled Edit Switch Security By hitting the left lt CTRL gt key twice within two seconds you may see the Hotkey Menu if it is enabled an OSD option Or by hitting the left lt CTRL gt 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 M
17. prior to power up could cause the system to malfunction Max Resolution It supports widescreen and you can adjust the monitor resolution under this sub menu The following selections are available 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 1600 x 1200 1920 x 1440 and DDC2B Disable Function Key lt F5 gt To switch the Sun mark of a port on or off indicating the computer is a Sun server as shown in Figure 12 Sun servers have more keys on the keyboard than a PC When a Sun marked port is selected the KVM Switch starts to translate the keys from a PC keyboard to a Sun keyboard See the section 11 StarTech com 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 With different types of keyboard and computer the Sun Mark must be set up in compliance with the following instruction Keyboard Type Computer Type Sun Mark USB non Sun PC Mac No USB non Sun Yes USB Sun keyboard PC Mac No USB Sun keyboard Sun Yes ESC To exit the OSD press the lt ESCAPE gt key Hot key commands Hot key command is a short keyboard sequence used to select a computer to activate computer scan etc StarView interprets keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes A built in buzzer generates a hi
18. ring the correct password you are allowed to use the device This device is automatically re locked once you switch to another port During Scan mode OSD skips the security enabled device NOTE If you forget the password the only way to permanently erase all of the passwords is to For SV831DUSBU and SV1631DUSBU press and hold the 1 and 2 front panel buttons then hold 7 and 8 Release 7 and 8 then release 1 and 2 For SV431DUSBU press 3 and 4 instead of 7 and 8 Function key lt F4 gt More functions are available by hitting lt F4 gt A new screen pops up displaying more functions as described below Most of them are marked with a triangle amp gt indicating there are options to choose from Using the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt arrow keys select the functions and press lt ENTER gt Available options will be shown in the middle of the screen Again using the lt UP gt and lt DOWN gt arrow keys to view options then press lt ENTER gt to select it You can press lt ESCAPE gt to exit at any time Auto Scan In this mode the KVM Switch automatically switches from one power on computer to the next sequentially in a fixed interval During AutoScan mode the OSD displays the name of the selected computer When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity it suspends the scanning till activity stops it then resumes with the next computer in sequence To abort Auto Scan mode press the left lt CTRL gt twice 9
19. rts 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 NOTE PS 2 only models can be cascaded with USB PS 2 universal models NOTE To be used as Slaves in a cascaded configuration the slide switch on SV831DUSB or SV1631DUSB must be adjusted to PS 2 mode The ports labelled PC 1 PC 8 can be connected to either a computer or a Slave s CONSOLE port The ports marked PC A PC H can only be connected to computers Use only the 3 in 1 PS 2 cables to connect the Master s PC ports and Slave s CONSOLE port Master KVM switch CD D Slave KVM switch StarTech conf4 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 Master 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 verify that the Master recognizes the Slaves A triangle mark gt is placed next to the right of the channe
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