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...
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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.
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...
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.
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.
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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 After the connection has been completed, please re-activate the OSD...
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.
OSD (On Screen Display) Operation By hitting the left <CTRL> key twice within two seconds, you may see the ’Hotkey Menu’ if it is enabled (an OSD option). Or, by hitting the left <CTRL> key three times within two seconds, you will see a ’KVM MENU’...
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Use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight a computer and the <ENTER> key to select it. Or, you may press <ESCAPE> 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.
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a Slave). To lock a device, use the <UP> and <DOWN> arrow keys to highlight it, then press <F3>. Now, enter up to 4 characters (‘A’~’Z’, ‘0’~’9’, ‘-’) followed by <ENTER> as new password. A Security enabled device is marked with a lock ( Ï...
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or, press any front button. Scan Type and Scan Rate set the scan pattern. Scan Type (<F4>: More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Scan Rate(<F4>: More\ Scan Rate) sets the display interval when a computer is selected before selecting the next one.
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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 displayed on the screen all the time. The non-volatile memory stores the CH Display setting.
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.
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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 <CTRL>...
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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 <CTRL>, Left <CTRL>, <F4> The KVM switch beeps 1 to 4 times corresponding to 10, 15, 20 and 30 characters/sec respectively.
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“Help” function in Sun: Press right <CTRL> and release, then within 2 seconds, press <H>. Standard Keyboard right <CTRL>, <1> right <CTRL>, <2> right <CTRL>, <3> right <CTRL>, <4> right <CTRL>, <F1> right <CTRL>, <F2> right <CTRL>, <F3> right <CTRL>, <F4> right <CTRL>, <F5>...
-20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F ~ 140°F) 0 ~ 80% RH 220mm x 130mm 438mm x 180mm x 45mm x 45mm 1500g 2900g SV1631DUSB 2 x USB type A female 1 x PS/2 female 1 x DE-15 VGA female 1 x Power 16 x Port...
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