StarTech.com SV831DVIU User Manual

8 Port 1U Rackmount DVI USB KVM Switch

SV831DVIU

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Manual Revision: 12/30/2011

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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Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hardware Installation ..............................................................................................................................3

Operation ................................................................................................5

Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................................5

Hot-key commands .................................................................................................................................. 6

Specications ..........................................................................................8

Technical Support ..................................................................................9

Warranty Information ............................................................................9

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Introduction

The SV831DVIU 8 Port 1U Rack Mount DVI USB KVM Switch allows you to control up to
8 USB connected computers with DVI or HDMI display output from a single keyboard,
mouse and monitor.

The KVM switch oers maximum control, allowing you to switch computers using hot­key commands or front panel push-buttons. Supporting resolutions up to 1920x1200
via DVI or HDMI connection (using DVI to HDMI adapter), the KVM provides the high
resolutions recommended for newer displays allowing you to take full advantage of
your screen real-estate.

A perfect addition to any server room operation, this rugged 8 port switch can be rack­mounted into 1U of cabinet space.

Packaging Contents

• 1 x 1U Rack Mount KVM Switch

• 3 x Power Cord (NA/UK/EU)

• 1 x Set of rack mount brackets

• 1 x Instruction Manual

System Requirements

• DVI/HDMI enabled display device (i.e. monitor, projector, HDTV, etc)

• USB 104-key wired keyboard

• USB 3-button wired mouse

• Computer systems with an available DVI/HDMI and USB port

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