StarTech.com 4 Port 1U Rackmount USB PS/2 KVM Switch with OSD
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1. Operating Temp 5 C 40 C 41 F 104 F Storage Temp 720 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Humidity 0 80 RH Dimensions 220mm x 438mm x 438mm x 180mm 130mm x 45mm 180mm x 45mm x 45mm Weight 1500g 2900g 3100g SV431DUSB rack mount kit sold separately Product ID SV431RACK StarTechg om Instruction Manual Hard to find made easy Technical Support 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 For the latest drivers software please visit www startech com 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 p2. ASIA N Eye mark ASIA S enabled PACIFIC 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 MENU 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 Use the UP and lt DOWN gt arrow keys to highlight a computer and the ENTER 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 Starlechcom vA Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual A triangle mark gt 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 SV831DUSB 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 nam
3. A share the same push button 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 push button once to select Port A If Port 1 is not selected press and hold push button 1 for two seconds to select Port A K M Reset K M Reset resolves the majority 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 StarTechg om 6 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual OSD On Screen Display Operation Port channel KVM MENU Currently address selected Bi channel 1 SALES DOMESTIC address 2 SALES US To a 16 port 3 SALES EURO Slave 4 SALES ASIA Highlighted 5 FINANCIAL 1F To an amp port by arrow keys 6 FINANCIAL 2F Slave 7 RD HARDWARE Eye mark Security enabled CAERD SOUAR enabled pot Edit Switch Security Press Enter to the slave FINANCIAL 1F KVM MENU Master port name FINANCIAL 1F_ group name US WEST White US EAST i User input as power off US NORTH US SOUTH port names Green EUROPE as power on
4. ER to select it You can press ESCAPE 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 CTRL twice 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 UP arrow key to select the previous computer and the DOWN 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 s
5. Starlechcom Hard to find made easy 4 8 16 Port 1U Rack Mount USB VGA KVM Switch with OSD SV431DUSB SV831DUSB SV831DUSBGB SV1631DUSB SV1631DUSBGB actual product may vary from photos DE Bedienungsanleitung de startech com FR Guide de l utilisateur fr startech com ES Gu a del usuario es startech com IT Guida per l uso it startech com NL Gebruiksaanwijzing nl startech com PT Guia do usu rio pt startech com For the most up to date information please visit www startech com Manual Revision 10 03 2012 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and rec
6. achines 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 three 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 P5 2 mouse and keyboard w UU PS 2 PS 2 PS 2 USB Slide Switch selection PS 2 keyboard and USB mouse StarTechg om 2 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual USB Keyboard and USB Mouse Slide switch to the far right position an o S 2 PS 2 S 2 USB SB USB Slide Switch selection 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 in a 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 Ii StarTechg om 3 Hard to
7. castessessocecvnssnssnnaaznesnasszsitsscie 7 Hot key Commands centenis eb rten e aai a R 11 xjleintiinrfeme e EN 14 Technical Support 2 reete totns nhat ee oce e ren epi dee eI 15 Warranty Information Instruction Manual Sta Tech om i Hard to find made easy 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 1xPS 2 keyboard and mouse Y Cable 2xRack Mount Brackets 1xPower Adapter 1X Instruction Manual System Requirements VGA and USB and or PS 2 enable computer systems VGA enabled display device StarTech com 3 in 1 SVECON PS 2 or 2 in 1 SVECONUS USB KVM Cables Standard 104 ley wired USB or PS 2 keyboard Standard 3 button wired USB or PS 2 keyboard NOTE SV431DUSB can only use a USB keyboard and mouse StarTechg om 1 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 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 m
8. e 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 UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight a channel then press F1 followed by name entry Valid characters are N 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 Non volatile memory stores all name entries until you change even if the unit is powered down Function key F2 To switch the eye mark of a computer on or off First use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to highlight it then press F2 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 F3 To lock a device a computer or a Slave from unauthorized access use Security Security is effective for only one device a computer or a Slave To lock a device use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to
9. eiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 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 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 Starlechcom Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Table of Contents INEFOCAUCHION utu 1 Packagirig KEINE a AAR AEA A AANEREN PEAREN eU 1 System ROGNE aaa ANTRA E 1 Installation Console Installation Computer Installation Cascaded configurations Pe rlculnee PR 6 Push Button contYols c caagedieaeiedto ein ana NT Nd curtis isle iri dE tas pH 6 OSD On Screen Display OPerathOn cescsssscsssncasesesescassssssssasassccsssssaveccssesen
10. ettings 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 The 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 stored in non volatile memory StarTechg om 9 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 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 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 n
11. find made easy Instruction Manual 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 ports 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 PCH 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 Dm Slave KVM switch StarTechg om 4 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 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 Ma
12. 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 8 following its channel number To permanently disable the security function from a locked device highlight it press F3 then enter the password If you want to access the locked device temporarily simply highlight it and press ENTER the OSD will ask you for the password After entering 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 SV831DUSB and SV1631DUSB 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 SV431DUSB press 3 and 4 instead of 7 and 8 StarTechg om 8 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 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 9 indicating there are options to choose from Using the UP and DOWN arrow keys select the functions and press lt ENTER gt Available options will be shown in the middle of the screen Again using the UP and DOWN arrow keys to view options then press ENT
13. onvolatile 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 prior to power up could cause the system to malfunction Max Resolution The KVM 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 F5 To switch the Sun mark of a port on or off indicating the computer is a Sun server 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 entitled Sun Keyboard Mapping for further detail Instruction Manual StarTechg om 10 Hard to find made easy 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 comp
14. puter in Auto Scan Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt lt F3 gt 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 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 Low Power 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 Help function in Sun Press right lt CTRL gt and release then within 2 seconds press lt H gt StarTechg om 12 Hard to find made easy Ins
15. ster to ports PC A PC H Master After the connection has been completed please re activate the OSD menu to verify that the Master recognizes the Slaves A triangle mark 9 is placed next to the right of the channel 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 If you change any one of the 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 StarTechg om 5 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 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
16. truction Manual Standard Keyboard right lt CTRL gt lt 1 gt Map to Sun keyboard Map to Mac keyboard 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 F9 gt right lt CTRL gt lt F10 gt Print Screen Scroll Lock Pause Break right lt 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 Instruction Manual Alt Graph lt ALT gt right lt OPTION gt left lt OPTION gt StarTechg om Hard to find made easy Specifications SV431DUSB SV831DUSB SV1631DUSB Number of Ports 4 8 16 2xUSBtype A 2xUSBtype A 2 x USB type A female female female 1 x DE 15 VGA female 1 x PS 2 female 1 x PS 2 female 1x DE 15 VGA 1 x DE 15 VGA female female Console Connectors Computer Connectors 1x DE 15 Female per port 1 x Power 1 x Power 1 x Power LEDs 4x Port 8 x Port 16 x Port Selection Power Selection Power Selection Power Supported Computer PS 2 USB Interfaces Maximum Video 1920 x 1440 Resolution Switching Methods Front Panel buttons Hot key OSD Rack Mountable Yes Cascadable Yes Power Adapter o AN DG 600mA
17. unitive 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 Starlechcom 15 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual Starlechcaom Hard to find made easy Hard to find made easy At StarTech com that isn t a slogan It s a promise StarTech com is your one stop source for every connectivity part you need From the latest technology to legacy products and all the parts that bridge the old and new we can help you find the parts that connect your solutions We make it easy to locate the parts and we quickly deliver them wherever they need to go Just talk to one of our tech advisors or visit our website You ll be connected to the products you need in no time Visit www startech com for complete information on all StarTech com products and to access exclusive resources and time saving tools StarTech com is an ISO 9001 Registered manufacturer of connectivity and technology parts StarTech com was founded in 1985 and has operations in the United States Canada the United Kingdom and Taiwan servicing a worldwide market
18. uter 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 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 The KVM interprets keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes A built in buzzer generates a high 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 computer connected to a Slave two characters represent its port The first character is the port number of the Master unit 1 48 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 Sla
19. ve EXAMPLES Left CTRL Left lt CTRL gt 7 Selects a computer connected to port 7 of the Master Left lt CTRL gt Left lt CTRL gt 6 C 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 selected computer Left CTRL Left lt CTRL gt F1 StarTechg om 11 Hard to find made easy Instruction Manual 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 This mode 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 Scan Rate To adjust Scan Rate which sets the duration before switching to the next com
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