StarTech.com SV431USBAN User Manual
2 Port USB/ VGA KVM Switch with Ethernet
Switch and Audio & USB Hub
SV231USBAN
SV431USBAN
*SV231USBAN shown
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Manual Revision: 01/18/2012
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 dierent from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................1
Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Packaging Contents ................................................................................................................................. 1
Hardware Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 2
Hardware Guide ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Hardware Guide ......................................................................................................................................... 3
SV231USBAN/SV431USBAN ..................................................................................................................3
Hardware Guide - Continued ................................................................................................................ 4
Installation ..............................................................................................6
Cable Connection .....................................................................................................................................7
Port Numbering ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Operation ................................................................................................9
Cycling Through the Ports ..................................................................................................................... 9
Cycling Through the Ports Cont’d ....................................................................................................... 10
Going Directly to a Port ..........................................................................................................................10
Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM) .................................................................12
Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode ............................................................................................................12
Alternate HSM Invocation Keys ............................................................................................................ 13
Alternate Port Switching Keys .............................................................................................................. 13
Keyboard Operating Platform .............................................................................................................. 13
List Hotkey Settings.................................................................................................................................. 14
USB Reset .....................................................................................................................................................14
Hotkey Beeper Control ............................................................................................................................ 15
Disable Port Switching Keys .................................................................................................................. 15
Restore Default Settings ......................................................................................................................... 15
Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode ......................................................................................................... 15
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HSM Summary Table ................................................................................................................................ 16
Keyboard Emulation ................................................................................................................................17
Sun Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................18
The Firmware Upgrade Utility ..............................................................................................................19
Specications ..........................................................................................23
Technical Support ..................................................................................25
Warranty Information ............................................................................25
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Introduction
This 2 Port USB KVM Switch is a multi-function switch that integrates a USB 2.0 hub,
Ethernet Switch, and audio switching capability into a unique USB KVM multimedia
switching solution.
For simple integration into multimedia applications, the switch supports high
resolution VGA video interfaces and allows you to toggle between audio sources. The
KVM switch also provides a built-in 3 port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Switch that allows
you to easily network and share Internet connectivity among connected computers
while reducing the number of outlets and cables needed in the area - helping to
preserve valuable work space.
Plus, the KVM switch also features a built-in USB 2.0 Hub that allows peripheral sharing
(i.e. printers, scanners, portable hard drives, etc.) with support for hi-speed USB 2.0
data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps.
This USB KVM Switch is cased in a sturdy metal chassis, and oers a compact form
factor that helps preserve valuable desk space.
Features
• Bi-directional switching and exible interoperability; switch permits independent
PC, independent peripheral, and independent audio function, regardless of KVM
switch focus
• Built-in 3 or 5 port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch allows you to easily network and
share Internet with your computers
• Built-in USB 2.0 Hub allows peripheral sharing for printers, scanners,portable hard
drives, etc., with data transfer rates of up to 480 Mbps
• Hot pluggable - add or remove computers without powering down the switch
Packaging Contents
• 1 x 2-Port KVM Switch
• 2 x USB KVM Cables (SV231USBAN only)
• 4 x USB KVM Cables (SV431USBAN only)
• 1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x Instruction Manual
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Hardware Requirements
Console:
• A VGA, SVGA, or Multisync monitor capable of the highest resolution that you will
be using on any computer in the installation
• A standard 101/104 key USB style keyboard
• A standard 3-button USB style mouse
Computers:
The following equipment must be installed on each computer that is to be connected
to the KVM Switch:
• A DE-15 / VGA D-Sub video port
• A Type A USB port for the keyboard/mouse combo USB cable
• A Type A USB port for the USB hub cable
Cables:
Please note that only Custom KVM cable sets specically designed to work with this
switch may be used. Two (SV231USBAN), or four (SV431USBAN) 1.8m cable sets are
provided with this package.
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Hardware Guide
SV231USBAN
Front Panel
3
1&2
4
Hardware Guide
SV431USBAN
Front Panel
SV231USBAN/SV431USBAN
Rear Panel
5
8
Please note that the SV431USBAN rear panel is identical to that of SV231USBAN, with
the exception of the number of the audio and slave connection ports.
For an explanation of the functions corresponding to the numbered components listed
above, please see the charts on the following pages.
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3
7
6
10
Hardware Guide - Continued
Component Description
1
2
3
4 USB Hub Section USB peripherals can plug into either port
5 Ethernet Port Section
Port Selection
Switches
Upper: KVM
Lower: USB
Indicate data transmission status of corresponding ports on the Ethernet
LAN Link
10/100 Mbps
Pressing a switch brings the focus to the computer
attached to its corresponding port.
DIM Orange: indicates the computer attached to
its corresponding port is up and running (Online).
Bright Orange: Indicates the computer attached
to the corresponding port is the one that has the
KVM focus (Selected)
Flashes to indicate that the computer attached to
the corresponding port is being accessed under
Auto Scan mode
Dim Green: Indicates there is a USB cable
connection to the computer attached to the
corresponding port. Does not light if there is no
USB connection to the computer.
Bright Green: to indicate the computer attached
to the corresponding port has access to the USB
peripherals.
hub:
O: No data connection to the computer attached
to its corresponding port.
On: Data connection to the computer attached to
the corresponding port is detected.
Flashing: Data is being transmitted through the
port.
O: Data transmission speed is 10 Mbps
On: Data transmission speed is 100 Mbps
The CAT5 LAN cable that connects to the
computer’s Ethernet port can plug into any
available port
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Component Description
The cables from your microphone and speakers
6 Console Audio Jacks
plug in here. Each jack is color coded and marked
with an appropriate icon to indicate itself.
7
Firmware Upgrade
Port
The Firmware Upgrade Cable that transfers the
rmware upgrade data to the KVM plugs in here.
8 Power Jack The power adapter cable plugs into this jack
9 Console Port Section
Your USB keyboard, USB mouse, and monitor plug
in here.
The cables that link the switch to your computers
10 CPU Port Section
plug in here. Each CPU port is comprised of a
microphone jack, speaker jack, and KVM data
connector
Please note: The shape of these 15-pin connectors has been specically modied so
that only KVM cables designed to work with this switch can be connected. Do NOT
attempt to use ordinary 15-pin VGA connector cables to link these ports to the computer.
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