StarTech.com SV1631DUSBGB User Manual

4/ 8/ 16 Port 1U Rack Mount USB VGA
KVM Switch with OSD

SV431DUSB
SV831DUSB / SV831DUSBGB
SV1631DUSB / SV1631DUSBGB

*actual product may vary from photos

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Manual Revision: 10/03/2012

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

Console Installation .................................................................................................................................. 2

Computer Installation.............................................................................................................................. 3

Cascaded congurations ........................................................................................................................ 4

Operation ................................................................................................6

Push Button controls ...............................................................................................................................6

OSD (On Screen Display) Operation ................................................................................................... 7

Hot-key Commands .................................................................................................................................11

Specications ..........................................................................................14

Technical Support ..................................................................................15

Warranty Information ............................................................................15

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com Professional USB Console KVM Switch. This
product oers a reliable and ecient 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 Brackets

• 1 x Power Adapter

• 1 X Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• VGA and USB and/or PS/2 enable computer systems

• VGA enabled display device

• StarTech.com 3-in-1 “SVECON” (PS/2) or 2-in-1 “SVECONUS” (USB) KVM Cables

• Standard 104-ley 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 o all devices that will be connected to
this system.

Ensure that all devices you will connect are properly grounded.

Place cables away from uorescent 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.

Slide Switch selection:

PS/2 mouse and keyboard

PS/2 Keyboard and USB Mouse: Slide switch to the center position

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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.

Slide Switch selection:

USB keyboard and USB mouse

NOTE: When conguring the switch as a Slave in a cascaded conguration, PS/2
Keyboard and Mouse is the only mode that can be used. Therefore, SV431DUSB
cannot be congured 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 Ultra­Thin 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

StarTech.com Ultra-Thin K VM Cable

USB port

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