StarTech.com SV831SUN User Manual

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SV831SUN

Table of Contents

Introduction

Overview 1
Features 2
Configurations 2

Installation

Console Connection 4
Computer Connection 5
Initial Power up 6
19” Rack Mount Accessories 7

Operation

Front Panel Push Buttons 9
Hot Key Commands 10

Appendices

Specifications 12
Trouble Shooting 13

1

Introduction

Overview

The SV831SUN, 8 Port StarView KVM switch, represents another
addition of reliable KVM switches from StarTech.com. It allows one user
to control up to 64 SUN computers with one keyboard, mouse and
monitor.

Each SUN computer is connected to the StarView by only two cables,
one for the keyboard/mouse and the other for the VGA monitor.
Automatic keyboard and mouse simulation technology ensures trouble­free SUN computer boot-up and seamless switching among SUN
computers. Selecting a SUN computer is as easy as pressing
pushbuttons or hot key commands. Easy-to-use automatic scan ability
catches system failure early.

The SV831SUN builds on StarTech.com’s proven success with the PS/2
StarView line, including hot plug-and-play, hot configurability, reliable
switching and ease of use. This pure SUN KVM switch is the most cost­effective solution for contemporary server room management. Now,
save space, eliminate extra costly peripherals, enhance control and
improve the manageability of your IT data center with the SV831SUN.

2

Features

nManage 8 SUN computers with 1 keyboard, mouse and monitor
nHot plug-and-play
nSelect a SUN computer by front panel push buttons or

hot key commands

nHi resolution 1920 x 1440
nAuto Scan for easy monitoring
n19” rack mountable
nTwo-tier cascadable
nAudible buzzer for switching configuration
nDual colour LEDs for each SUN computer

Configurations

Connect a SUN keyboard, a SUN mouse and monitor directly to the
Master’s CONSOLE port. Then, connect multiple sets of mini DIN8
cables and monitor cables to the “PC x” ports of the StarView, as
shown in figure 1.

Figure 1: SV831SUN StarView configuration

3

Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration

You can connect a second level of one or more StarViews to
"PC 1"~”PC 8” ports of a Master unit. Cascade configuration
expands system ability allowing you to select computers connected
to the Master or Slaves. There is only one Master, which has a
mouse, a keyboard and a monitor connected to its CONSOLE port
directly operated by a user.

Once connected, StarViews automatically configure themselves to
either Master or Slave. Slaves of different StarView models can be
mixed in cascade configuration.

Figure 2: A cascade StarView configuration

Throughout this manual, Master is the StarView that has a
physical keyboard, mouse and monitor connected to its
CONSOLE port. Slave is a StarView that has its CONSOLE port
connected to a Master's “PC x” port. Slave only exists in
cascade configuration.

Change Configuration while Running

Devices (computers or StarViews) at any ‘PC x’ port can be changed
at any time after initial power up. If you change any one of the “PC
1” to “PC 8” ports connection from a computer to a Slave or vice
versa, or replace the devices of a port; the new Slave must be turned

off before it is connected to the Master. Before unplugging the cable
from a computer, you should issue a STOP-A command for that
computer, unplug the cables, re-arrange connection, plug the cables
back to the computer, issue a GO command for that computer and
resume normal operation