StarTech.com STARVIEW SV831SUN User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview 1
Features 2
Configurations 2
Installation
Console Connection 4
Computer Connection 5
Initial Power up 6
19” Rack Mount Accessories 7
Operation
Front Panel Push Buttons 9
Hot Key Commands 10
Appendices
Specifications 12
Trouble Shooting 13

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Introduction
Overview
The SV831SUN, 8 Port StarView KVM switch, represents another
addition of reliable KVM switches from StarTech.com. It allows one user
to control up to 64 SUN computers with one keyboard, mouse and
monitor.
Each SUN computer is connected to the StarView by only two cables,
one for the keyboard/mouse and the other for the VGA monitor.
Automatic keyboard and mouse simulation technology ensures trouble-
free SUN computer boot-up and seamless switching among SUN
computers. Selecting a SUN computer is as easy as pressing
pushbuttons or hot key commands. Easy-to-use automatic scan ability
catches system failure early.
The SV831SUN builds on StarTech.com’s proven success with the PS/2
StarView line, including hot plug-and-play, hot configurability, reliable
switching and ease of use. This pure SUN KVM switch is the most cost-
effective solution for contemporary server room management. Now,
save space, eliminate extra costly peripherals, enhance control and
improve the manageability of your IT data center with the SV831SUN.

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Features
nManage 8 SUN computers with 1 keyboard, mouse and monitor
nHot plug-and-play
nSelect a SUN computer by front panel push buttons or
hot key commands
nHi resolution 1920 x 1440
nAuto Scan for easy monitoring
n19” rack mountable
nTwo-tier cascadable
nAudible buzzer for switching configuration
nDual colour LEDs for each SUN computer
Configurations
Connect a SUN keyboard, a SUN mouse and monitor directly to the
Master’s CONSOLE port. Then, connect multiple sets of mini DIN8
cables and monitor cables to the “PC x” ports of the StarView, as
shown in figure 1.
Figure 1: SV831SUN StarView configuration

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Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration
You can connect a second level of one or more StarViews to
"PC 1"~”PC 8” ports of a Master unit. Cascade configuration
expands system ability allowing you to select computers connected
to the Master or Slaves. There is only one Master, which has a
mouse, a keyboard and a monitor connected to its CONSOLE port
directly operated by a user.
Once connected, StarViews automatically configure themselves to
either Master or Slave. Slaves of different StarView models can be
mixed in cascade configuration.
Figure 2: A cascade StarView configuration
Throughout this manual, Master is the StarView that has a
physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected to its
CONSOLE port. Slave is a StarView that has its CONSOLE port
connected to a Master's “PC x” port. Slave only exists in
cascade configuration.
Change Configuration while Running
Devices (computers or StarViews) 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” ports connection from a computer to a Slave or vice
versa, or replace the devices of a port; the new Slave must be turned
off before it is connected to the Master. Before unplugging the cable
from a computer, you should issue a STOP-A command for that
computer, unplug the cables, re-arrange connection, plug the cables
back to the computer, issue a GO command for that computer and
resume normal operation

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Installation
Make sure all computers and StarViews are powered down
during installation.
Console Connection
Monitor: A SUN monitor with either 13W3 or HDB15 connector
can be connected to the CONSOLE as shown in
figure 3 and 4.
A regular VGA monitor with HDB15 connector may also
be connected to the CONSOLE as shown in figure 4.
Keyboard and mouse: A SUN keyboard and a SUN mouse should
be connected to the CONSOLE as shown in
figure 3 and 4.
Figure 3: Master console connection
for monitor with 13W3 connector

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Figure 4: Master console connection
for monitor with HBD15 connector
Computer Connection
Each SUN computer is connected to the StarView with one straight
through (1-1, 2-2, 3-3… 8-8) mini DIN8 cable (as shown in figure 5)
and one male-to-male HDB15 VGA cable.
Figure 5: Straight through 1-to-1 mini DIN8 cable

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For SUN computers using a 13W3 connector for monitor connection,
a 13W3-to-HDB15 adapter is required for such computer’s monitor
port as shown in figure 6.
Figure 6: Adapter and monitor connection
Initial Power-Up
Make sure all computers and StarViews are powered down
during installation. You must power up the Master StarView
before turning on any other devices.
4For single StarView configuration:
1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.
2) Turn on computers.
4For cascade StarView configuration:
1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.
2) Apply power adapters to all Slaves.
3) Turn on computers.
Note: You may hot plug additional powered-down computer and
Slave without turning any existing StarView or computer off after
initial power up.

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19” Rackmount Accessories
Figure 7 shows how to attach optional mounting brackets to the
StarView unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet.
Figure 7: Attaching rack mount bracket

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Figure 8 shows how to assemble rack cable support then screw it to
the back and inside the rack cabinet vertical post.
Figure 8: Assembling rack cable support
Now, route the keyboard, mouse and monitor cable over the cable
support bar. Then, use plastic ties to bundle the cables in pairs
through the holes on the bar for each computer.