StarTech.com DuraView RACKCONS1708 User manual

Rack Console with KVM Switch
RACKCONS1708
RACKCONS1916
Instruction Manual
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17” LCD Rackmount Console with 8 Port KVM
19” LCD Rackmount Console with 16 Port KVM

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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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• 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.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation and usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Hardware kit contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mounting the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Connecting the Console/Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Cascade Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Turning on the console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Configuring display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Testing the console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Panel controls and OSD functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Auto tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Input Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Module Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Push Button Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Hot-key commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com LCD Rack Console with KVM. This product
allows you to manage multiple computers using an integrated keyboard, mouse, and TFT
screen that slides into a compact 1U of rack space when not in use.
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•On Screen Display (OSD)
•Durable design
•Compatible with PC, Mac and Sun servers and systems
•Cascadable design
•Hot-pluggable
•Security features, including port locking and auto scan
•Login authentication restricts access to authorized users
•1U LCD Rack Console Drawer (1)
Package Contents
•1U Multi-Platform KVM Switch (1)
•Console Cable Kit (1)
•Mounting Rails - Set (1)
This package should contain:
•Power Adapter (1)
Accessory Products from StarTech.com
To simplify connections between your new Rack Console/KVM Switch and the computers
you wish to control, contact your local StarTech.com dealer or visit www.startech.com for
cables or other accessories:
SVSERIALAD
Serial Mouse Adapter for SVxx31 StarView KVM Switches
USB2PS2
USB to PS2 Keyboard and Mouse Converter
•Mounting Brackets

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SV125
Sun to PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Converter
SVECONUS10
10 ft Ultra-Thin USB 2-in-1 KVM Cable
SVECONUS15
15 ft Ultra-Thin USB 2-in-1 KVM Cable
SVECONUS6
6 ft Ultra-Thin USB 2-in-1 KVM Cable
SVECON10
6 ft. IEEE-1394 FireWire Cable 6-pin to 6-pin
SVECON15
15 ft Ultra-Thin PS/2 3-in-1 KVM Cable
SVECON25
25 ft Ultra-Thin PS/2 3-in-1 KVM Cable
SVECON35
35 ft Ultra-Thin PS/2 3-in-1 KVM Cable
SVECON50
50 ft Ultra-Thin PS/2 3-in-1 KVM Cable

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Please note: RACKCONS1708/RACKCONS1916 is comprised of two distinct
components - a Rackmountable Console and a Rackmountable KVM Module, as
illustrated below. The two devices are attached via a Centronics connector on the Rear
panel of the Console and similarly the front panel of the Module.
Hardware kit contents
Side Rails with front and rear
brackets (2) Keys (2)
Screw kit
Front Panel
**16-port model shown
Console
Rear Panel
Module
Front view, open
Mounting Brackets

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3. Tighten the screws that were loosened in Step 1:
2. Install the rail into the cabinet:
Mounting the Console
1. Loosen the rear screws (pre-installed in side rails) and adjust the length of the rear
bracket to fit the depth of your cabinet:
4. Install the remaining rail, repeating Steps 1-3.

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7. Install three screws on each side of the console:
6. Unlock the console, and pull the left and right rail-lock switches towards you
simultaneously, and hold them in this position while pushing the console into the
cabinet:
Rail Lock Switch
6. Gently, but firmly insert the Console (with Module attached) into the left and right rails:
5. Slide the Module onto the Console side rails, connecting the Module and Console
using the male Centronics connector provided by the Console, and the female
Centronics connector provided by the Module. Ensure the connection is secure, and
that the module is firmly seated within the Console side rails.
Lock
Unlock

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Connecting the Console/Module
To connect the KVM Console/Module to a computer, perform the following steps:
8. Installation is now complete:
1. Remove the four screws from both sides of the KVM console. Be sure to retain these
screws for the next installation step.
2. Attach the mounting brackets to both sides of the KVM console, using the screws
removed in step 1.

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3. From the rear of the cabinet, slide the KVM console onto the mounting rails.
4. Install one screw on each side of the console (as depicted below).
Connecting computers to the module
Attach each of your managed computers to your StarView KVM console’s PC ports
using ultra-thin KVM cables. The Module is capable of using either 2-in-1 USB or 3-in-1
PS/2 cables. Use the cables to connect one of the PC ports on the back of the switch to
the computer's keyboard, mouse, and video ports. Note: These instructions are for a
single KVM switch only.
Following this, plug the 12V DC power adapter into the power port on the KVM module,
and turn on the computers that will be controlled by the console.
Note: After the initial power up, you can hot-plug additional computers or slave KVM
switches without having to power down your KVM