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Product Information Packaging Contents • 1 x 1U KVM Module for 1UCABCONS System Requirements • 1UCABCONS series Rackmount LCD Console Instruction Manual...
4. Attach each of your managed computers to your KVM console’s PC ports using StarTech.com KVM cables. Use the cables to connect one of the PC ports on the back of the KVM module to the computer’s keyboard/mouse, and video ports.
16 computers. The Slave KVMs must be connected to the 1~8 ports, not the A~H ports on the Master KVM. To cascade your KVMs, use a StarTech.com KVM cable to connect one of your Master switch’s PC ports to the Slave switch’s Console ports.
Operating Your KVM Switch To toggle between computers, you can use the hot-key commands, OSD (On-Screen Display) menu or by using the push buttons built into the 1UCABCONS series LCD Rack Console. Push Buttons A solid red indicator reflects the port selected. The indicator flashes red when in Auto or Manual Scan mode.
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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 <ESC> to exit the 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.
Non-volatile memory stores all name entries until you change, even if the unit is powered down. Selecting Computers for Autoscan Function key <F2> - Use this key to switch the eye mark ( N ) of a computer on or off.
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Manual Scan Scan through power-on computers one by one by keyboard control. Scan Type (<F4>:More\Scan Type) determines if scanned computers must also be eye mark selected. Press the up arrow < > key to select the previous computer and the down arrow <...
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CH Display Auto Off: After you select a computer, the port number and name of the computer will appear on the screen for 3 seconds then disappear automatically. Always On: The port number and name of a selected computer and/or OSD status are displayed on the screen all the time.
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...
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Left <CTRL> + left <CTRL> + <6> + <C> Selects a computer connected to port C of a Slave connected to port 6 of the Master. Auto Scan, automatically scans power-on computers one by one at a fixed interval: Left <CTRL> + left <CTRL> + <F1> When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends the scanning till activity stops;...
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To change the leading hotkey sequence to Right <CTRL>: Left <CTRL>, Left <CTRL>, hold <ALT>, press Right <CTRL> All hotkey commands that previously required pressing the Left <CTRL> will be switched to requiring the right <CTRL> instead. To change the leading hotkey sequence back to Left <CTRL>: Right <CTRL>, Right <CTRL>, hold <ALT>, press Left <CTRL>...
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Press right <CTRL> and release <F3> <Props> Press right <CTRL> and release <F4> <Undo> Press right <CTRL> and release <F5> <Front> Press right <CTRL> and release <F6> <Copy> Press right <CTRL> and release <F7> <Open> Press right <CTRL> and release <F8> <Paste>...
Specifications CAB831HDU CAB1631HDU Number of Ports 8 x DE-15 PC connectors 16 x DE-15 PC connectors 1 x VGA female output 1 x VGA female output 1 x DC Power 1 x DC Power Connectors Inactive: Inactive: 2 x USB female input...
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