StarTech.com STARVIEW SV1631DUSB User manual

Professional USB Console
KVM Switch
4/8/16 - Port 1U Rack Mount
USB and PS/2 KVM Switch
with OSD
SV431DUSB
SV831DUSB
SV1631DUSB
Instruction Manual

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
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and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
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particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................... 1
Packaging Contents.....................................................................1
System Requirements .................................................................1
Installation....................................................................... 2
Console Installation .....................................................................2
Computer Installation...................................................................3
Cascaded configurations.............................................................4
Operation......................................................................... 6
OSD (On Screen Display) Operation...........................................7
Hot-key commands......................................................................12
Specifications.................................................................. 16
Technical Support........................................................... 17
Warranty Information...................................................... 17

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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
1 x Professional KVM Switch•
1 x PS/2 keyboard and mouse “Y” cable•
2 x Rack Mount Bracket•
1 x Power Adapter•
1 x Instruction Manual•
System Requirements
VGA and USB and/or PS/2 enabled computer systems•
VGA enabled display device•
StarTech.com 3-in-1 “SVECON” (PS/2) or 2-in-1 “SVECONUS”•
(USB) KVM cables
Standard 104-key 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

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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
machines 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.
PS/2 Keyboard and USB Mouse: Slide switch to the center position
Slide Switch selection:
PS/2 mouse and
keyboard
Slide Switch selection:
PS/2 keyboard and
USB mouse

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USB Keyboard and USB Mouse: Slide switch to the far right position.
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.
VGA port
PS/2 or USB
port
StarTech.com Ultra-Thin KVM Cable
Slide Switch selection:
USB keyboard and USB mouse

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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 congurations
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 - PC H 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.
Master KVM switch
Slave KVM switch
Slave KVM switch

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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 Master (to ports PC A - PC
H):
After the connection has been completed, please re-activate the OSD
menu to verify that the Master recognizes the Slaves. A triangle mark
(►) 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

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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.
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 A share the same pushbutton, 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 pushbutton once to select Port A. If Port 1 is not
selected, press and hold pushbutton 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).

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OSD (On Screen Display) Operation
By hitting the left <CTRL> key twice within two seconds, you may see
the ’Hotkey Menu’ if it is enabled (an OSD option). Or, by hitting the
left <CTRL> 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.