StarTech.com CAB831HD, CAB1631HD, CAB1631D1U User Manual

Manual Revision: 10/03/2011

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CAB831HD
CAB1631HD
CAB1631D1U

16 Port USB PS/2 KVM Switch Modules for
1UCABCONS/17/19

*actual product may vary from photos

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 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 o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................1

Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1

System Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 1

Installation ..............................................................................................2

Hardware Installation .............................................................................................................................. 2

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 2

Specications ..........................................................................................4

Technical Support ..................................................................................5

Warranty Information ............................................................................5

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 1U KVM module. Designed for use with
StarTech.com’s CABCONS17 or CABCONS19 integrated cabinet consoles, these
KVMs allow you to control your PCs from one convenient location. Our universal
KVM switches let you control either 8 (CAB831HD) or 16 (CAB1631HD) USB or PS/2
computers. These slim KVM switches take up only 1U of space in your cabinet and use
rear cable connections for maximum space eciency. Each KVM can be cascaded to
support 64 (CAB831HD) or 136 (CAB1631HD) computers and support both Manual and
Auto scan modes for easy monitoring of your PCs.

Features

• CAB831HD, CAB1631HD: Supports PCs with both USB and PS/2 keyboard/mouse
connections

• Saves valuable rack space with thin 1U height form factor

• Supports hot-plugging: allows computers to be added or removed without having

to reboot theother connected systems

• CAB831HD, CAB1631HD: Works with PC, Mac, and Sun systems

• Fast switch-buttons for each port provide quick access to any connected system

• Uses On-Screen Display (OSD) menu for easy PC selection and switch conguration

• Can be cascaded to control up to 64 (CAB831HD) or 136 (CAB1631HD) PCs

• Allows eortless monitoring of devices through congurable Auto and Manual scan

modes

• Acts independent of operating system: no software or drivers required

• Complies with Plug and Play specications

• Backed by StarTech.com’s 3-year warranty

Before You Begin

To ensure a quick and easy console installation, please read through this section
carefully before attempting to install the device.

Packaging Contents

• 16 Port USB PS/2 KVM Module

• Mounting Brackets (w/Screws)

• Instruction Manual

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System Requirements

• 1 x StarTech.com 1UCABCONS17 or 1UCABCONS19

• CAB831HD, CAB1631HD: StarTech.com’s 2 in 1 USB KVM cables or 3 in 1 PS/2 KVM

cables

Installation

This section will guide you through the hardware installation of your KVM switch.
Please read through this section carefully and complete each step in the order listed.

1. Make sure all computers and devices are powered o.

2. Connect your KVM module to your 1UCABCONS17 or 1UCABCONS19 as directed in
their user guides.

3. Attach each of your managed computers to your StarView KVM console’s PC ports
using ultra-thin KVM cables. The CAB831HD and CAB1631HD are 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. For information on cascading
multiple KVMs, see Cascade Conguration below.

4. Turn on computers.

NOTE: After the initial power up, you can hot-plug additional computers or slave KVM
switches without having to power down your KVM.

Cascade Conguration

You can connect a second level of KVMs to one or more of your Master KVM switch’s
PC ports. The KVM switches connected to the Master switch are know as Slaves. Once
connected, the KVM switches will automatically congure themselves as either Masters
or Slaves. You can only connect an equal or “smaller” KVM to the Master KVM. For
example, a 16-port Master KVM switch can have both 16-port and 8-port slaves. An
8-port Master KVM switch can only have 8-port KVM slaves or lower.

The 8-port KVM can support 64 PCs, with 8 8-port Slave KVMs, each connected to 8
PCs. The 16-port KVMs can support 136 computers, with 8 16-port Slave KVMs, each
connected to 16 computers. The Slave KVMs must be connected to the 1~8 ports, not
the A~H ports.

To cascade your KVMs, use a 3-in-1 PS/2 KVM cable to connect one of your Master
switch’s PC ports to the Slave switch’s PC 1~8 ports.

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Operating Your KVM Switch

To toggle between computers, you can use the hot-key commands, OSD (On-Screen
Display) menu or bu using pushbuttons.

Push Buttons

A solid red indicator reects the port selected. The indicator ashes red when in
Auto or Manual Scan mode. You can press any of the corresponding pushbuttons
to select the active computer. On the 16 port models, Port 1 and Port A share the
same pushbutton, as do Port 2 and Port B, etc. To select Ports 1 through 8, press the
pushbutton once. To select Ports A through H, press and hold the pushbutton for two
seconds. Alternatively, if Port 1 is currently selected and you want to select Port A, you
can press the pushbutton once to switch to Port A.

The K/M Reset function recongures your system without powering down your
computers or your KVM switch. To reset the switch, press and hold the front-panel 1
and 2 buttons simultaneously.

The Auto-Scan function automatically scrolls through your connected computers.
Press and hold the front panel 7 and 8 buttons simultaneously to enter Auto Scan
Mode.