StarTech.com SV831DUSBAU - Manuals

Page 3 - Table of Contents

Instruction Manual i Table of Contents Introduction ........................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................... 1 I...

Page 4 - Introduction; Features

Instruction Manual 1 Introduction The SV831DUSBAU 8 Port Rack Mount USB VGA KVM Switch (with Audio Cables Included) allows you to control up to 8 USB computers using a single keyboard, mouse and monitor, and features Audio and Microphone ports to switch between audio signals as well as PC ports.Base...

Page 5 - Installation; Console Connection

Instruction Manual 2 Installation WARNING: Prior to installation, please ensure that all computers and KVM switch(es) are powered down. Console Connection The SV831DUSBAU is designed for use with USB console connections only. A USB compatible keyboard and mouse and VGA monitor must be used for the l...

Page 6 - Connecting Computers to the KVM Switch

Instruction Manual 3 Connecting Computers to the KVM Switch To connect a computer to the KVM switch, use the appropriate StarTech.com KVM cable to connect from one of the PC ports located on the rear panel of the KVM switch to the keyboard/mouse and VGA video ports on the computer.If using audio, se...

Page 7 - Cascaded Configurations

Instruction Manual 4 Cascaded Configurations NOTE: The Master KVM switch must have equal or more PC ports than that of the Slave KVM switch. For example, if an 8-port switch is the Master KVM switch, an 8-port or 4-port switch can be used as a Slave KVM switch, but a 16-port switch cannot be used.Th...

Page 8 - Operation; Push Button controls; Auto Scan

Instruction Manual 5 NOTE: A device (computer or KVM switch) on any PC port can be changed at any time after initial power up. If you change any one of the PC1 thru PC8 connections from a computer system to a Slave KVM switch or vice-versa, or simply change/replace the device, the On-Screen Display ...

Page 13 - Manual Scan

Instruction Manual 10 Auto Scan In this mode, the KVM Switch automatically switches from one power-on computer to the next, sequentially, in a fixed interval. During AutoScan mode, the OSD displays the name of the selected computer.When Auto Scan detects any keyboard or mouse activity, it suspends t...

Page 16 - Sun/Mac Keyboard Mapping

Instruction Manual 13 Sun/Mac Keyboard Mapping The KVM Switch emulates a Sun Keyboard when a computer is marked with a Sun, in the OSD menu by Function Key < F5> . A Sun keyboard has more keys than a standard PC keyboard. These extra keys are simulated by tapping the right < CTRL> button...

Page 18 - Specifications

Instruction Manual 15 Specifications Maximum # of connected computers (Cascaded) 64 Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1440 Storage Temperature -20° ~ 60° C Storage Humidity 0-80% RH Operating Temperature 5° ~ 40° C Operating System Support OS Independent (transparent) Number of Computer Ports 8 KVM Co...

Page 19 - Technical Support; Warranty Information

Instruction Manual 16 Technical Support StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation...