StarTech.com SV565FXDUSA User Manual

USB DVI KVM Console Extender with Serial & Audio Over MM Fiber - 2km

SV565FXDUSA

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Manual Revision: 05/23/2013

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

Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 2

Rear View ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

Installation ..............................................................................................3

Preparing Your Site ................................................................................................................................... 3

Installing the Computer Unit ................................................................................................................ 4

Installing the Console Unit ....................................................................................................................4

Before Cascading with KVM Switch .................................................................................................... 5

Driver Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Using the KVM Extender ....................................................................... 6

Using the Computer Unit .......................................................................................................................6

Using the Console Unit ...........................................................................................................................9

Mask Hotkey Switch ................................................................................................................................. 12

Alternative Hot-Key Control .................................................................................................................. 13

Serial Device Setup ................................................................................................................................... 14

Fiber Cable Limitations .........................................................................14

Specications ..........................................................................................15

Technical Support ..................................................................................17

Warranty Information ............................................................................17

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Introduction

The SV565FXDUSA USB DVI KVM Console Extender w/ Serial & Audio Over MM Fiber (2km) lets you control a server, computer or multiple computers (connected through KVM Switch) over a multi-mode ber link, at distances of up to 2000m (6562 ft) away.

By transmitting the digital DVI video (or HDMI with a DVI to HDMI adapter) over a multi-mode optical ber link there is no loss of signal quality, so the video is as sharp and vivid as if the monitor was connected directly to the PC.

For added convenience, the Console/KVM extender supports USB computer connections, and is compatible with any brand of USB KVM Switch.

Backed by a StarTech.com 3-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

Packaging Contents

• 1x Computer Unit

• 1x Console Unit

• 4x Rackmount Brackets

• 2x Sets of DVI USB and Audio cables

• 1x 30m (98ft) MM Fiber cable

• 1x Rubber feet

• 2x Universal Power Adapter (US/UK/EU)

• 1x Manual

System Requirements

• USB enabled computer or KVM switch

• DVI-D enabled computer or KVM switch

• DVI-D enabled display device

• Standard 104-key wired USB keyboard

• Standard 3-button wired USB mouse

• Multi-Mode ber cable (50/125 or 62.5/125)

• Available electrical outlet at both locations

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Front View

Serial Rx/Tx

Rear View

Serial port

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LEDs

Console 3.5mm

Audio connectors

Console

Console DVI

connector

Console USB keyboard/

mouse connectors

Selection

LED

Status

LED

Computer

Serial port

Computer DVI

connector

Audio connectors

Selection

button

Computer USB

connector

SC ber

connectors

Mask Hotkey

switch

Computer 3.5mm

Installation

WARNING! Do not stare into laser beam or look directly into the ends of the ber, or look directly into the aperture ports of the ber. Invisible laser radiation can cause eye injury.

Preparing Your Site

Before you can install the product, you need to prepare your site.

1. Determine where the host computer will be located and set up the computer.

2. Determine where the console devices (mouse, keyboard, monitor) will be located and place them appropriately.

3. a) If you are using surface cabling, ensure you have enough Multi-Mode Fiber network cabling to connect the Computer Unit to the Console Unit’s location, and that each end is terminated with an SC connector. The cabling should not go through any networking equipment (i.e. router, switch).

b) If you are using premise cabling, ensure that the Multi-Mode Fiber network cabling between the Computer Unit and the Console Unit has been properly terminated in a wall outlet in each location and there is a patch cable long enough to connect the Console Unit and the Computer Unit to their respective outlets. The cabling should not go through any networking equipment (i.e. router, switch).

Console Unit Computer Unit

Remote Console

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*optional

Local Console

(optional)

Host computer

Installing the Computer Unit

1. Place the Computer Unit near the computer that needs to be controlled.

2. Switch o the computer and disconnect any connected devices.

OPTIONAL: If you wish to have console access locally to the Host computer, connect a USB mouse, keyboard, and DVI monitor to the connectors marked as “Console” on the Computer Unit.

3. Connect the power adapter from an AC electrical outlet to the unit.

4. Using the provided StarTech.com USB, DVI, Audio KVM cable, connect the Host computer system to the KVM Extender’s “Computer” connectors. Reconnect any necessary peripheral devices to the Host computer, removed in Step 2.

OPTIONAL: If you wish to have the Host computer to have access to a serial device, connect a DB9 serial cable from the Host computer to the Computer DB9 connector (DCE) on the Computer Unit. You may connect a serial device locally, by plugging the serial device into the Console DB9 connector (DTE).

5. Connect the ber cable to the SC ber connectors on the Computer Unit. Connect the opposite end to a terminated wall outlet (if you are using premise cabling) or directly to the Console Unit.

6. Power on the Host computer system.

Installing the Console Unit

1. Place the Console Unit near the remote keyboard/mouse/display.

2. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse, and a DVI monitor to the connectors marked as “Console” on the Console Unit.

OPTIONAL: If the serial connection was setup on the Computer Unit, connect the serial device to the Console DB9 connector (DTE) on the Console Unit.

3. Connect the power adapter from an AC electrical outlet to the unit.

4. Connect the ber cable connection to the SC ber connector on the Console Unit. Connect the opposite end to a terminated wall outlet (if using premises cabling) or directly to the Computer Unit.

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OPTIONAL: If connecting a computer system to the Console Unit, switch o the computer and disconnect any existing devices. Using the provided StarTech.com integrated USB, DVI, Audio KVM cable, connect the computer system to the Console Unit’s “Computer” connectors. Reconnect any necessary peripheral devices to the Host computer, removed previously.

Before Cascading with KVM Switch

If connecting the Extender to a KVM switch, make sure that the following have been completed before connecting the KVM Switch to the Console or Computer Unit.

1. Determine whether a DVI or HDMI display will be used, and then, on the Computer Unit, set monitor display mode to DVI ( [Press and hold Selection button for 2 seconds] - [V ] - [D] ) or HDMI ( [Press and hold Selection button for 2 seconds] - [V] [M] ) accordingly. (The signal from the Computer Unit is transmitted to the Console Unit in one direction only, so it is not necessary to make this setting on the Console Unit)

2. Enable Compatibility Mode by entering the hotkey command ( [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt] + [E] ) and then two beeps should be generated as the conrmation. In Compatibility Mode, set the control to Local or Remote by inputting the hotkey ( [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T] ). OR If the KVM Switch is directly connected to Computer Unit, switch ON the Mask Hotkey switch on both Units. If the KVM Switch is directly connected to the Console Unit, switch ON the Mask Hotkey switch on the Console Unit only.

Connect the KVM Switch to the Console or Computer Unit after above set up completed.

Driver Installation

The KVM Extender is a complete hardware solution so no software or driver installation is required on any computer system.

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Using the KVM Extender

This section details how to use your KVM extender at both the local and remote locations.

Using the Computer Unit

The Computer Unit allows users connected to the Computer and Console units to share control of devices (computers, KVM Switches) connected to it.

The Computer Unit has three modes that control which user may access the Host system (Computer A) at a given time: Auto (the KVM extender looks for keyboard or mouse activity from both Local and Remote and automatically accepts input from the active console), Local (only the user seated at the Computer Unit can access the system), and Remote (only the user at the Console Unit can access the system).

You can use either keyboard shortcuts (if there is a keyboard and mouse attached) or the mode switch on the front of the Computer Unit to control which user has access to devices connected to the Computer Unit, by pressing the button in sequence.

By default, the Computer Unit operates in Auto mode, and switches to the next mode in sequence each time the switch is pressed as follows:

Having a keyboard and mouse attached to the Console ports on the Computer Unit is recommended, since it oers access to a number of extended features.

LED Indicators

Local (User at Computer Unit has exclusive control) On (solid) O

Remote (User at Console Unit has exclusive control) O On (solid)

Auto Local Remote

Mode Local Remote

Auto (Auto senses activity) Flashing Flashing

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Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences

Standard Command

With Compatibility

Mode Enabled

Description

Toggles control of Computer A

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T]

between Auto, Local, and Remote

modes

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] Cancels the hotkey sequence

Enables (2 beeps) or disables (1

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] -

[Alt]+[E]

beep) Compatibility Mode so that

the KVM extender will work with a

KVM switch that also uses a [Ctrl]

hotkey sequence

Local Mode: Allows the user at

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [1] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [1]

Computer Unit A exclusive access

to the system; remote access from

Console Unit B is disabled

Remote Mode: Allows the user at

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [2]

Console Unit B exclusive access to

Computer A; access to the computer

from the Computer Unit is disabled

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [3] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [3]

Auto Mode: Wait for console

activity

Sets the interval of inactivity in

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F3]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E]

- [F3]

seconds (5,15,30,60) that Computer

Unit will wait before returning to

Auto Mode after a Unit has assumed

control.

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - [D]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - [M]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] - [C]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E]

-[V] -[D]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] -[V]

-[M]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] -

[V] -[C]

Connected display is a DVI monitor

without Audio.

Connected display is an HDMI®

monitor with Audio.

EDID Copy Copy Local monitor EDID

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Standard Command

With Compatibility

Mode Enabled

Description

EDID Emulation

Prevent the video resolution

setting from exceeding the capability of the connected display (require CPU reboot); the following

options of video resolution are

available for selecting:

Input 4 digits with

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] -

[4digits]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] -

[4digits]

1007 for resolution of 1024 x 0768 1210 for resolution of 1280 x 1024 1612 for resolution of 1600 x 1200

1912 for resolution of 1920 x 1200 1914 for resolution of 1920 x 1440 2011 for resolution of 2048 x 1152

(See the preceding page for the

complete option list).

Resolution Table

4 Digits Resolution 4 Digits Resolution

1007 1024x768 1612 1600 x 1200

1208 1280 x 800 1610 1680 x 1050

1210 1280 x 1024 1910 192 x 1080

1307 1366 x 768 1912 1920 x 1200

1409 1440 x 900 1914 1920 x 1400

1410 1440 x 1050 2011 2048 x 1152

1609 1600 x 900

: : :

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Beep Codes

Some of the keyboard command sequences you issue to the Computer Unit have multiple possible settings. The unit will beep to indicate what setting you have selected for the command you issued. (A short beep followed by a long beep indicates an invalid command.)

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E] (Compatibility Mode)

1 beep: disabled

2 beeps: enabled

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F3] (Inactivity Interval for Auto Mode)

1 beep: 5 seconds

2 beeps: 15 seconds

3 beeps: 30 seconds

4 beeps: 60 seconds

Note: Commands described in the [Key] - [Key] format are keys that must be pressed in order on the keyboard. Commands described in the [Key]+[Key] format must be pressed simultaneously.

Note: If the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock lights are ashing in unison on the keyboard, the other Unit has control of the Host computer. You will not be able to use the computer or issue commands until the other unit has nished using the computer.

Using the Console Unit

The Console Unit allows a user at the Console Unit to assume control of devices connected to the Computer Unit (Computer A), if the Computer Unit is set to Auto or Remote mode. It also permits the user at the Console Unit to use any directly connected system (Computer B) as though the KVM Extender was transparent.

You can use either keyboard shortcuts or the mode switch on the front of the Console Unit to alternate control between A and B. Unlike the Computer Unit, however, the switch on the front of the Console Unit only oers two selectable modes:

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LED Indicators

Mode Remote Local

Remote Access (Computer A) On (solid) O

Local Access (Computer B) O On (solid)

Keyboard Shortcut Command Sequences

Standard Command

With Compatibility Mode

Enabled

Description

Toggles console control

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [T]

between Computer A and

Computer B

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Esc] Cancels the hotkey sequence

Enables (2 beeps) or disables (1 beep) Compatibility Mode

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E]

so that the KVM extender will work with a KVM switch that also uses a [Ctrl] hotkey

sequence

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [1] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [1]

Switches control to

Computer B

Switches control to

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [2]

Computer A (input allowed

only if the Computer Unit is

in Remote or Auto mode)

Toggles console control

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [F2] [Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] - [F2]

between Computer A and

Computer B

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Standard

Command

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Q]

- [L]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Q]

- [A]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Q]

- [H]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V] [4digits]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V]

- [D]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [V]

- [M]

With Compatibility

Mode Enabled

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] -

[Q] - [L]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] -

[Q] - [A]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] -

[Q] - [H]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] -

[V] - [4digits]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] -

[V]-[D]

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [E] -

[V] -[M]

Description

Set DVI Video Equalization to Low

Set DVI Video Equalization to Enhanced

Set DVI Video Equalization to High

EDID Emulation Prevent the video resolution setting from exceeding the capability of the connected display (require CPU reboot); the following options of video resolution are available for selecting:

Input 4 digits with 1007 for resolution of 1024 x 0768 1210 for resolution of 1280 x 1024 1612 for resolution of 1600 x 1200 : : : 1912 for resolution of 1920 x 1200 1914 for resolution of 1920 x 1440 2011 for resolution of 2048 x 1152

DVI display mode setting Set the display on both Console and Computer Units to DVI mode that is incapable of carrying any audio signals. (factory default setting)

HDMI display mode setting Set the display on both Console and Computer Units to HDMI mode that is capable of carrying high-denition digital audio and video signals.

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Beep Codes

Some of the keyboard command sequences you issue to the Console Unit have multiple possible settings. The Unit will beep to indicate what setting you have selected for the command you issued. (A short beep followed by a long beep indicates an invalid command.)

[Ctrl] - [Ctrl] - [Alt]+[E] (Compatibility Mode)

1 beep: disabled

2 beeps: enabled

Note: Commands described in the [Key] - [Key] format are keys that must be pressed in order on the keyboard. Commands described in the [Key]+[Key] format must be pressed simultaneously.

Note: If the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock lights are ashing in unison on the keyboard, the other Unit has control. You will not be able to control the Host computer system until the other Unit releases access to that computer.

Mask Hotkey Switch

The Mask Hotkey switch on the rear panel of both the Computer and Console Units can be used when an external KVM switch is present. Setting the switch to ON will ‘Mask’ (disable) the units built-in hotkey detection, allowing the controls keys to be sent directly to the KVM switch.

ONOFF

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Alternative Hot-Key Control

For some commands, an alternative to using the keyboard leading control key, [CTRL][CTRL], pressing and holding the physical “Selection” button on the unit itself can be used. These sequences can be used regardless if the Mask Hotkey feature is enabled or disabled.

Computer Unit

Alternative Hotkey Description

Sets the interval of inactivity in seconds