Introduction; Overview - StarTech.com StarView SV231USB User Manual

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Introduction

Overview

The StarView SV231USB and SV431USB, fully
compatible with USB specifications, are a combination of
USB KVM (Keyboard/Video/Mouse) switches and USB
peripherals sharing devices. With the SV231USB and
SV431USB, you can easily operate up to 2 or 4 PCs,
G3/G4 Macs, or iMacs respectively from the 1 USB
keyboard, 1 USB mouse, and 1 monitor saving you
space, time, equipment and money. Its peripheral
sharing function enables you to share more USB
peripherals among all computers.
Installation is easy as connecting USB A-B cables to the
computers and to the StarView switch. Computer
selecting is as easy as front panel button pressing. The
built-in USB hub ensures smooth switching from one
computer to the other. The StarView switches provide the
easiest way to manage multiple computers with USB
interface and share USB peripherals among computers.