StarTech.com SV431USBAN User Manual

2 Port USB/ VGA KVM Switch with Ethernet Switch and Audio & USB Hub

SV231USBAN SV431USBAN

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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 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

Features ........................................................................................................................................................ 1

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

Hardware Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 2

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

Specications ..........................................................................................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 oers 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 specically 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

1&2

Hardware Guide

SV431USBAN Front Panel

SV231USBAN/SV431USBAN

Rear Panel

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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Hardware Guide - Continued

Component Description

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.

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 specically modied 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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Installation

Warning! Make sure that power to all of the devices you will be connecting to the KVM switch have been turned o.

To set up your KVM Switch, refer to the installation diagram on the following page, which corresponds with the following steps:

1. Plug your keyboard, mouse and monitor into the Console Ports located on the unit’s rear panel.

2. Plug your microphone and speakers into the Console microphone and speaker jacks located on the unit’s rear panel.

3. Using a KVM cable set (included), plug the custom SPHD connector into any available CPU Port on the KVM switch. Plug the accompanying microphone and speaker connectors into the corresponding audio ports for that CPU Port.

Please note:

• The audio connectors and jacks are color coded and marked with an appropriate icon for easy installation.

• Be sure that the audio connectors on the KVM cable set are plugged into the same CPU Port number on the KVM switch.

4. At the other end of the KVM cable, plug the USB keyboard/mouse, USB hub, video, microphone and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computer.

5. Use CAT5 cable to connect an available Ethernet port on the KVM switch to the computer’s Ethernet port. Repeat steps 3-5 for any other computer you are connecting to the KVM switch.

6. Plug the cable from your external LAN source into any available Ethernet port on the switch.

7. Plug the power adapter that came with the KVM switch, into an AC power source, then plug the power adapter’s DC plug into the KVM switches DC jack.

8. Plug your USB peripherals into the USB hub section on the front panel.

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Cable Connection

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Port Numbering

Each CPU port on the KVM switch is assigned a port number 1 or 2 for the SV231USBAN; 1 to 4 for the SV431USBAN). The port numbers are marked on the rear panel of the switch.

The Port ID of a computer is derived from the CPU port number to which it is connected. For example, a computer connected to CPU port 2 has a Port ID of 2. The Port ID is used to specify which computer gets the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus with the Hotkey port selection method.

Powering O and Restarting

If it becomes necessary to Power O the KVM Switch unit do the following:

1. Power o the switch, then unplug the KVM cables from the switch’s rear panel as well as the power adapter cable.

2. Wait 10 seconds, then reconnect the KVM cables.

3. Plug the switch’s power adapter cable back in.

Hot Plugging

The KVM switch supports USB hot plugging. As such, computers can be removed and added back into the installation by unplugging their cables from the CPU ports without the need to shut the unit down.

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Operation

There are two convenient methods to switch the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus among the ports: Manual - which involves pressing the push button port selection switches located on the unit’s front panel; and Hotkey - which involves entering combinations from the keyboard.

Manual Port Switching

Press and release a switch (for less than three seconds) to bring only the KVM focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.

Press a switch for longer than three seconds to bring the KVM, USB hub, and audio focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port.

Press switches 1 and 2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to start Auto Scan Mode.

Hotkey Port Switching

All hotkey commands begin with tapping the Scroll Lock key twice. The tables on the following pages describe the actions that each combination performs.

Please Note: If using the Scroll Lock key conicts with other programs running on the computer, the [Ctrl] key can be used, instead. See Alternate Port Switching Keys.

Cycling Through the Ports

Hotkey Action

Shifts the KVM, USB hub, and audio

focus to the next port on the installation

(1 to 2; 2 to 1 for the SV231USBAN;

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [Enter]

1 to 2; 2 to 3; 3 to 4; 4 to 1 for the

SV431USBAN).

Note: The KVM, USB hub and audio

focus all go to this port even if they were

on dierent ports originally.

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Cycling Through the Ports Cont’d

Brings only the KVM focus from the port

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [K] [Enter]

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [U] [Enter]

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [S] [Enter]

that currently has it to the next port on

the installation. The USB hub and audio

Brings only the USB hub focus from the

port that currently has it to the next port

on the installation. The KVM and audio

Brings only the audio focus from the

port that currently has it to the next port

on the installation. The KVM and USB

Going Directly to a Port

Hotkey Action

Brings the KVM, USB hub, and audio

focus to the computer attached to the

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [Enter]

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n],[K] [Enter]

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [U] [Enter]

port corresponding to the specied

Note: The KVM, USB hub and audio focus

all go to this port even if they were on

computer attached to the specied port.

The USB hub and audio focus remain

Brings only the USB hub focus to the

computer attached to the specied port.

The KVM and audio focus remain where

focus remain where they are.

hub focus remain where they are.

Port ID.

dierent ports originally.

Brings only the KVM focus to the

where they are.

they are.

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Hotkey Action

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [S] [Enter]

Brings only the audio focus to the

computer attached to the specied port.

The KVM and USB hub focus remain

where they are.

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [K] [U]

[Enter]

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [K] [S]

[Enter]

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [n] [U] [S]

[Enter]

Brings the KVM and USB hub focus to

the computer attached to the specied

port. The audio focus remains where it is.

Brings the KVM and audio focus to the

computer attached to the specied port.

The USB hub focus remains where it is.

Brings the USB hub and audio focus to the computer attached to the specied port. The KVM focus remains where it is.

Please note: The [n] stands for the computer’s Port ID number. Replace the [n] with the appropriate Port ID when entering hotkey combinations.

Auto Scanning

The KVM Switch’s Auto Scan feature automatically cycles the KVM focus through the computer ports at regular intervals. This allows you to monitor the computer activity without having to take the trouble of switching from port to port manually. See the table below for details.

Hotkey Action

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [Enter]

[Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock] [A] [n] [Enter]

Starts Auto scan. The KVM focus cycles

from port to port at 5 second intervals.

Starts Auto Scan. The KVM focus cycles

from port to port at n second intervals

To exit Auto Scan Mode, press the [Esc] key, the Spacebar, or any Port Selection Switch.

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Please Note:

The [n] stands for the number of seconds that the KVM Switch should dwell on a port before moving on to the next. Replace the [n] with a number between 1 and 99 when entering this hotkey combination.

Although the video focus switches from port to port, the keyboard, mouse, audio and USB focus doesn’t switch. They stay at the port they were on when Auto Scanning started.

While Auto Scan Mode is in eect, ordinary keyboard functions are suspended - only Auto Scan Mode compliant keystrokes can be input. You must exit Auto Scan Mode in order to regain normal control of the keyboard.

Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM)

Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode

Hotkey Setting Mode is used to set up your KVM switch conguration. All operations begin with invoking Hotkey Setting Mode (HSM). To invoke HSM do the following:

1. Press and hold down the [Num Lock] key

2. Press and release the minus [-] key

3. Release the [Num Lock] key

When HSM is active, the Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock LEDs ash in succession to indicate that HSM is in eect. They stop ashing and revert to normal status when you exit HSM.

Ordinary keyboard and mouse functions are suspended - only Hotkey compliant keystrokes and mouse clicks (described in the sections that follow), can be input.

At the conclusion of some hotkey operations, you automatically exit HSM. With some operations, you must exit manually. To do so, press the [Esc] key, or the Spacebar.

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Alternate HSM Invocation Keys

An alternate set of HSM invocation keys is provided in case the default set conicts with programs running on the computers. To switch to the alternate HSM invocation set, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see “Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode”).

2. Press and release the [H] key

The HSM invocation keys become the [Ctrl] key and [F12] (instead of [Num Lock] and minus [-] ).

Please Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To revert back to the original HSM invocation keys, invoke HSM, then press and release the [H] key again.

Alternate Port Switching Keys

The port switching activation keys can be changed from tapping the Scroll Lock key twice ([Scroll Lock] [Scroll Lock]) to tapping the Ctrl key twice. To change the port switching activation keys, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see “Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode”).

2. Press and release the [T] key

Please Note: This procedure is a toggle between the two methods. To revert back to the original [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] method, invoke HSM, then press and release the [T] key again.

Keyboard Operating Platform

The KVM Switch’s default port conguration is for a PC Compatible keyboard operating platform. If your requirements call for dierent port settings (you have a Mac or Sun attached to a port, e.g.), you can change a port’s keyboard operating platform conguration as follows:

1. Bring the KVM focus to the port you want to set.

2. Invoke HSM (see “Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode”).

3. Press and release the appropriate Function key (see table below). After completing a setting, you automatically exit HSM.

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Function Key Operation

[F2]

[F3]

[F10]

Please Note: The rst time that the Sun system runs from a port, you must congure its port for the Sun keyboard operating platform before you turn the system on, or else the Sun system will not start.

Sets the Mac keyboard operating

platform.

Sets the Sun keyboard operating

platform.

Auto detects the keyboard operating

platform (for PC compatible systems).

Activates Pass Through keyboard mode

(keystrokes are sent directly to the

computer instead of through the Mac or

Sun emulator).

List Hotkey Settings

To see a listing of the current hotkey settings, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see “Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode”).

2. Press and release the [F4] function key.

3. Open a text editor or word processor and use its Paste function to display the settings.

USB Reset

If the Console USB keyboard and/or mouse loses focus and needs to be reset, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see “Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode”).

2. Press and release the [F5] function key.

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Hotkey Beeper Control

The Beeper can be hotkey toggled On and O. To toggle the Beeper, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see “Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode”).

2. Press and release the [B] key.

The Beeper toggles On or O. The Command Line displays Beeper On or Beeper O for one second, then the message disappears and you automatically exit Hotkey Mode.

Disable Port Switching Keys

To disable the Port Switching Keys ( [Scroll Lock], [Scroll Lock] / [Ctrl], [Ctrl] ), do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see “Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode”).

2. Press [X] [Enter].

Restore Default Settings

To reset the KVM Switch to its default hotkey settings, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see “Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode”).

2. Press [R], [Enter].

Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode

To set the KVM Switch to Firmware Upgrade Mode, do the following:

1. Invoke HSM (see “Invoking Hotkey Setting Mode”).

2. Key in: upgrade.

3. Press [Enter].

The front panel port LEDs ash to indicate Firmware Upgrade Mode is in eect.

Please Note: To exit Firmware Upgrade Mode, you must power o the switch.

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HSM Summary Table

Key Function

[H] Toggles between the default and alternate HSM invocation keys.

[T] Toggles between the default and alternate Port Switching keys.

[F2] Sets the Mac keyboard operating platform

[F3] Sets the Sun keyboard operating platform

[F4]

[F5] Performs a USB reset.

[F10]

[B] Toggles the beeper On and O.

[X] [Enter] Enables/Disables the Port Switching keys.

[R] [Enter] Resets the hotkey settings to their default status.

upgrade [Enter] Invokes Firmware Upgrade Mode.

Lists the current hotkey settings via the Paste function of a text

editor or WP.

Auto detects keyboard operating platform (PC compatible

systems). Activates Pass Through keyboard mode (keystrokes

sent directly to computer instead of through Mac or Sun

emulator).

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Keyboard Emulation

Mac Keyboard

The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Mac keyboard. The emulation mappings are listed in the table below:

PC Keyboard Mac Keyboard

[Shift] Shift

[Ctrl] Ctrl

[Ctrl] [1]

[Ctrl] [2]

[Ctrl] [3]

[Ctrl] [4]

[Alt] Alt

[Print Screen] F13

[Scroll Lock] F14

ÿ =

[Enter] Return

[Backspace] Delete

[Insert] Help

[Ctrl] F15

Please Note: When using key combinations, press and release the rst key [Ctrl], then press and release the activation key.

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Sun Keyboard

The PC compatible (101/104 key) keyboard can emulate the functions of the Sun keyboard when the Control key [Ctrl] is used in conjunction with other keys. The corresponding functions are shown in the table below:

PC Keyboard Sun Keyboard

[Ctrl] [T] Stop

[Ctrl] [F2] Again

[Ctrl] [F3] Props

[Ctrl] [F4] Undo

[Ctrl] [F5] Front

[Ctrl] [F6] Copy

[Ctrl] [F7] Open

[Ctrl] [F8] Paste

[Ctrl] [F9] Find

[Ctrl] [F10] Cut

[Ctrl] [1]

[Ctrl] [2]

[Ctrl] [3]

[Ctrl] [4]

[Ctrl] [H] Help

Compose

Please Note: When using key combinations, press and release the rst key [Ctrl], then press and release the activation key.

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The Firmware Upgrade Utility

The Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility (FWUpgrade.exe) provides a smooth, automated process for upgrading the KVM switch’s rmware.

The Utility comes as part of a Firmware Upgrade Package that is specic for each device. New upgrade packages are posted on our web site as new rmware revisions become available.

1. From a computer that is not part of your KVM installation go to the product listing for the appropriate switch, on our website (http://www.startech.com), and click on Downloads.

2. Download the most recent le, if newer than the software currently installed, and extract from the containing (compressed) folder.

3. Use the Firmware Upgrade Cable provided with this unit, to connect a COM port on your computer to the Firmware Upgrade Port of your switch:

4. Unplug the KVM cables from the back of the switch.

5. Invoke Firmware Upgrade Mode. The switch’s front panel

6. LEDs ash to indicate that it is in Firmware Upgrade Mode.

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Starting the Upgrade

Please Note: The screenshots in this section are for example purposes. The screens that appear during your rmware upgrade may vary slightly as to their wording and descriptions.

To upgrade your Firmware:

1. Run the downloaded Firmware Upgrade Package le - either by double clicking the le icon, or by opening a command line and entering the full path to it.

The Firmware Upgrade Utility will begin to extract the les necessary for installation

2. The Firmware Upgrade Utility main screen appears

• The Utility inspects your installation. All the devices capable of being upgraded by the package are listed in the Device List panel.

• As you select a device in the list, its description appears in the Device Description panel (shown following page)

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3. After you have made your device selection(s), Click Next to perform the upgrade.

• If you enabled Check Firmware Version, the Utility compares the device’s rmware level with that of the upgrade les. If it nds that the device’s version is equal to, or higher than the upgrade version, it brings up a dialog box informing you of the situation and gives you the option to Continue or Cancel.

• If you didn’t enable Check Firmware Version, the Utility installs the upgrade les without checking whether they are a higher level, or not.

• As the Upgrade proceeds status messages appear in the Status Messages panel, and the progress toward completion is shown on the Progress bar.

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Upgrade Succeeded

After the upgrade has completed, a screen appears to inform you that the procedure was successful:

Click Finish to close the Firmware Upgrade Utility.

After a successful completion, the switch exits Firmware Upgrade Mode and resets itself.

Upgrade Failed

If the Upgrade Succeeded screen doesn’t appear, it means that the upgrade failed to complete successfully, in which case you should repeat the upgrade procedure from the beginning.

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Specications

Function SV231USBAN SV431USBAN

Computer Connections 2 4

KVM Port Selection Front Panel Switches; Hotkey

USB/ Audio Port Selection Hotkey

Keyboard 1 x USB Type A female

Console Connectors

Computer Connectors

Firmware Upgrade Port 1 x RJ11 socket

Hubs

LEDs

Keyboard/ Mouse Emulation USB (PC, Mac, Sun)

Video Up to 2048 x 1536; DDC2B

Scan Interval 1 - 99 secs. (5 secs. default)

Mouse 1 x USB Type A female

Video 1 x HDB - 15 female

Audio

KVM data

Audio

USB 2 x USB Type A female

Ethernet 3 x RJ45 sockets 5 x RJ45 sockets

KVM 2 (Orange) 4 (Orange)

USB 2 (Green) 4 (Green)

Link 3 (Green) 5 (Green)

10/100 Mbps 3 (Green) 5 (Green)

2 x Speaker jacks

2 x Microphone

1 x Speaker jack

1 x Microphone jack

2 x SPHD - 15

female

jacks

4 x SPHD - 15

female

4 x Speaker jacks

4 x Microphone

jacks

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Function SV231USBAN SV431USBAN

Power Consumption

DC5.3V; 4.5W;

900mA

DC5.3V; 5W;

1000mA

Power Adapter 1 x DC 5.3V; 2.4A

Operating Temp. 0 - 50°C

Environment

Storage Temp. -20 - 60°C

Humidity 0 - 80% RH

Housing Metal

Physical Properties

Weight 0.71kg 0.92kg

L x W x H 21.0 x 8.8 x 5.55cm 27.0 x 8.8 x 5.55cm

Windows 98 or higher, Mac OS 8.6 or

higher,

OS Support

SUN Blade 2000/100 (Sun Solaris 8), Linux RedHat 7.1 or higher, FreeBSD

3.51, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5 or newer

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Technical Support

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For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two year warranty.

In addition, StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

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StarTech.com SV431USBAN User Manual

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