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Summary of Contents for StarTech.com STARVIEW SV831SUN
- Page 1 Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor SharingSwitch User's Manual SV831SUN...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Overview Features Configurations Installation Console Connection Computer Connection Initial Power up 19” Rack Mount Accessories Operation Front Panel Push Buttons Hot Key Commands Appendices Specifications Trouble Shooting... -
Page 3: Introduction Overview
This pure SUN KVM switch is the most cost- effective solution for contemporary server room management. Now, save space, eliminate extra costly peripherals, enhance control and improve the manageability of your IT data center with the SV831SUN. -
Page 4: Features
Connect a SUN keyboard, a SUN mouse and monitor directly to the Master’s CONSOLE port. Then, connect multiple sets of mini DIN8 cables and monitor cables to the “PC x” ports of the StarView, as shown in figure 1. Figure 1: SV831SUN StarView configuration... -
Page 5: Change Configuration While Running
Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration You can connect a second level of one or more StarViews to "PC 1"~”PC 8” ports of a Master unit. Cascade configuration expands system ability allowing you to select computers connected to the Master or Slaves. There is only one Master, which has a mouse, a keyboard and a monitor connected to its CONSOLE port directly operated by a user. -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Make sure all computers and StarViews are powered down during installation. Console Connection Monitor: A SUN monitor with either 13W3 or HDB15 connector can be connected to the CONSOLE as shown in figure 3 and 4. A regular VGA monitor with HDB15 connector may also be connected to the CONSOLE as shown in figure 4. -
Page 7: Computer Connection
Figure 4: Master console connection for monitor with HBD15 connector Computer Connection Each SUN computer is connected to the StarView with one straight through (1-1, 2-2, 3-3… 8-8) mini DIN8 cable (as shown in figure 5) and one male-to-male HDB15 VGA cable. Figure 5: Straight through 1-to-1 mini DIN8 cable... -
Page 8: Initial Power Up
For SUN computers using a 13W3 connector for monitor connection, a 13W3-to-HDB15 adapter is required for such computer’s monitor port as shown in figure 6. Figure 6: Adapter and monitor connection Initial Power-Up Make sure all computers and StarViews are powered down during installation. -
Page 9: 19" Rackmount Accessories
19” Rackmount Accessories Figure 7 shows how to attach optional mounting brackets to the StarView unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet. Figure 7: Attaching rack mount bracket... - Page 10 Figure 8 shows how to assemble rack cable support then screw it to the back and inside the rack cabinet vertical post. Figure 8: Assembling rack cable support Now, route the keyboard, mouse and monitor cable over the cable support bar. Then, use plastic ties to bundle the cables in pairs through the holes on the bar for each computer.
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Page 11: Operation
Operation Front Panel Push Buttons You may select a computer by pressing the front panel push button directly by issuing hot-key commands. 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 Auto Scan mode. -
Page 12: Hot Key Commands
Hot-key commands Hot-key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer, to activate computer scan, etc. StarView interprets keystrokes for hot-keys all the time. A hot-key sequence starts with two left <CTRL> keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitch beep for correct hot-key command;... - Page 13 g Audio Stick An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of each StarView for selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals. There are two options for Audio Stick: ON and Off. When set to 'On', audio selection follows computer selection. When set to 'Off', audio selection stops following computer selection.
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Page 14: Appendices
Appendices Specifications: Specifications # of Console ports # of SUN computer ports Keyboard/mouse supported VGA bandwidth VGA resolution Computer power status LED Computer selected LED Front push buttons Scan interval VGA connectors to SUN Keyboard/mouse to SUN Console connector for VGA Console connector for keyboard/mouse Weight... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting: Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the StarView. Symptom Possible causes Keyboard and Incorrect mini DIN8 cable Use only straight through, 1-to-1, mouse do not work VGA image is... -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.
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