StarTech.com SV565FXDUSA User manual

KVM Console Extender
USB, DVI KVM Console
Extender with Serial and Audio
over Multi-Mode Fiber - 2km
SV565FXDUSA
Instruction Manual

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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:
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Front View....................................................................................2
Rear View ....................................................................................2
Installation....................................................................... 3
Preparing Your Site......................................................................3
Installing the Computer Unit ........................................................4
Installing the Console Unit...........................................................4
Driver Installation.........................................................................5
Using the KVM Extender ................................................ 6
Using the Computer Unit .............................................................6
Mask Hotkey Switch ....................................................................7
Using the Console Unit................................................................9
Serial Device Setup.....................................................................11
Fiber Cable Limitations .................................................. 11
Specifications.................................................................. 12
Technical Support........................................................... 14
Warranty Information...................................................... 14

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Introduction
The StarTech.com USB, DVI, serial and audio KVM Console Extender
lets you control a server, computer or multiple computers (through a
KVM switch) over a multi-mode fiber link, at distances of up to 2000m
(6562 ft). By transmitting the digital DVI video (or HDMI with a DVI-to-
HDMI adapter) over a multi-mode optical fiber link, there is no signal
loss so the video is as sharp and vivid as it would be if the monitor was
connected directly to the PC.
Packaging Contents
1 x Computer Extender Unit•
1 x Console Extender Unit•
2 x DVI, USB and Audio KVM cable•
1 x Power Adapter•
1 x Set of rubber feet•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
USB enabled computer or KVM switch•
DVI-D enabled computer or KVM switch•
DVI-D enabled display device•
Standard 104-key wired USB keyboard•
Standard 3-button wired USB mouse•
Multi-Mode fiber cable (50/125 or 62.5/125)•
Available electrical outlet at both locations•

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Front View
Rear View
Selection
LED Selection
button
Serial Tx/Rx
LEDs Status
LED
Console DVI
connector
Computer DVI
connector
Console USB
keyboard/mouse
connectors
Computer 3.5mm
Audio connectors
Mask Hotkey
switch
Console
Serial port
Computer
Serial port
Computer USB
connector
SC fiber
connectors
Console 3.5mm
Audio connectors

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Installation
Preparing Your Site
Before you can install the product, you need to prepare your site.
Determine where the1. host computer will be located and set up the
computer.
Determine where the console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor)2.
will be located and place them appropriately.
a) If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Multi-3.
Mode Fiber network cabling to connect the Computer Unit to the
Console Unit’s location, and that each end is terminated with an
SC connector. The cabling should not go through any networking
equipment (i.e. router, switch).
OR
b) If you are using premise cabling, ensure that the Multi-Mode Fiber
network cabling between the Computer Unit and the Console Unit
has been properly terminated in a wall outlet in each location and
there is a patch cable long enough to connect the Console Unit and
the Computer Unit to their respective outlets. The cabling should not
go through any networking equipment (i.e. router, switch).
Console
Unit
Computer
Unit
*optional
Local Console
(optional)
Host computer
Remote
Console

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Installing the Computer Unit
Place the1. Computer Unit near the computer that needs to be
controlled.
Switch off the computer and disconnect any connected devices.2.
OPTIONAL: If you wish to have console access locally to the Host
computer, connect a USB mouse, keyboard, and DVI monitor to the
connectors marked as “Console” on the Computer Unit.
Connect the power adapter from an AC electrical outlet to the unit.3.
Using the provided StarTech.com USB, DVI, Audio KVM cable,4.
connect the Host computer system to the KVM Extender’s
“Computer” connectors. Reconnect any necessary peripheral
devices to the Host computer, removed in Step 2.
OPTIONAL: If you wish to have the Host computer to have access to
a serial device, connect a DB9 serial cable from the Host computer to
the Computer DB9 connector (DCE) on the Computer Unit. You may
connect a serial device locally, by plugging the serial device into the
Console DB9 connector (DTE).
Connect the fiber cable to the SC fiber connectors on the5. Computer
Unit. Connect the opposite end to a terminated wall outlet (if you are
using premise cabling) or directly to the Console Unit.
Power on the6. Host computer system.
Installing the Console Unit
Place the Console Unit near the remote keyboard/mouse/display.1.
Connect a USB keyboard and mouse, and a DVI monitor to the2.
connectors marked as “Console” on the Console Unit.
OPTIONAL: If the serial connection was setup on the Computer Unit,
connect the serial device to the Console DB9 connector (DTE) on the
Console Unit.

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Connect the power adapter from an AC electrical outlet to the unit.3.
Connect the fiber cable connection to the SC fiber connector on the4.
Console Unit. Connect the opposite end to a terminated wall outlet
(if using premises cabling) or directly to the Computer Unit.
OPTIONAL: If connecting a computer system to the Console Unit,
switch off the computer and disconnect any existing devices. Using
the provided StarTech.com integrated USB, DVI, Audio KVM cable,
connect the computer system to the Console Unit’s “Computer”
connectors. Reconnect any necessary peripheral devices to the Host
computer, removed previously.
Driver Installation
The KVM Extender is a complete hardware solution so no software or
driver installation is required on any computer system.

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Using the KVM Extender
This section details how to use your KVM extender at both the local
and remote locations.
Using the Computer Unit
The Computer Unit allows users connected to the Computer and
Console units to share control of devices (computers, KVM Switches)
connected to it.
The Computer Unit has three modes that control which user may
access the Host system (Computer A) at a given time: Auto (the KVM
extender looks for keyboard or mouse activity from both Local and
Remote and automatically accepts input from the active console), Local
(only the user seated at the Computer Unit can access the system),
and Remote (only the user at the Console Unit can access the system).
You can use either keyboard shortcuts (if there is a keyboard and
mouse attached) or the mode switch on the front of the Computer
Unit to control which user has access to devices connected to the
Computer Unit, by pressing the button in sequence.
By default, the Computer Unit operates in Auto mode, and switches to
the next mode in sequence each time the switch is pressed as follows:
Having a keyboard and mouse attached to the Console ports on the
Computer Unit is recommended, since it offers access to a number of
extended features.
LED Indicators
Mode Local Remote
Auto (Auto senses activity) Flashing Flashing
Local (User at Computer Unit has exclusive control) On (solid) Off
Remote (User at Console Unit has exclusive control) Off On (solid)
Auto Local Remote

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Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences
Standard Command With Compatibility
Mode Enabled Description
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T]
Toggles control of Computer
A between Auto, Local, and
Remote modes
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] Cancels the hotkey sequence
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E]
Enables (2 beeps) or disables
(1 beep) Compatibility Mode
so that the KVM extender
will work with a KVM switch
that also uses a [Ctrl] hotkey
sequence
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [1] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [1]
Local Mode: Allows the user
at Computer Unit Aexclusive
access to the system; remote
access from Console Unit B
is disabled
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [2]
Remote Mode: Allows the
console at Console Unit B
exclusive access to Computer
A; access to the computer
from the Computer Unit is
disabled
[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [3] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [3] Auto Mode: Wait for console
activity
Mask Hotkey Switch
The Mask Hotkey switch on the rear panel
of both the Computer and Console Units is a
feature for use when a KVM switch is being
used. Setting the switch to ON or OFF will Mask
(disable) the units built in hotkey detection,
allowing the controls keys to be sent directly to
the KVM switch.
ONOFF