StarTech.com SV831SUN - Manuals

Page 2 - Table of Contents; Introduction

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

Page 3 - Overview

1 Introduction Overview The SV831SUN, 8 Port StarView KVM switch, represents anotheraddition of reliable KVM switches from StarTech.com. It allows one userto control up to 64 SUN computers with one keyboard, mouse andmonitor. Each SUN computer is connected to the StarView by only two cables,one for ...

Page 4 - CONSOLE

2 Features n Manage 8 SUN computers with 1 keyboard, mouse and monitor n Hot plug-and-play n Select a SUN computer by front panel push buttons or hot key commands n Hi resolution 1920 x 1440 n Auto Scan for easy monitoring n 19” rack mountable n Two-tier cascadable n Audible buzzer for switching con...

Page 5 - Change Configuration while Running

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 connectedto the Master or Slaves . There is only one Master , which has a ...

Page 6 - Installation; Console Connection

4 Installation Make sure all computers and StarViews are powered downduring installation. Console Connection Monitor: A SUN monitor with either 13W3 or HDB15 connectorcan be connected to the CONSOLE as shown infigure 3 and 4.A regular VGA monitor with HDB15 connector may alsobe connected to the CONS...

Page 7 - Computer Connection

5 Figure 4: Master console connection for monitor with HBD15 connector Computer Connection Each SUN computer is connected to the StarView with one straightthrough (1-1, 2-2, 3-3… 8-8) mini DIN8 cable (as shown in figure 5)and one male-to-male HDB15 VGA cable. Figure 5: Straight through 1-to-1 mini D...

Page 9 - 9” Rackmount Accessories

7 19” Rackmount Accessories Figure 7 shows how to attach optional mounting brackets to theStarView unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet. Figure 7: Attaching rack mount bracket

Page 11 - Operation; Front Panel Push Buttons; AUTO SCAN

9 Operation Front Panel Push Buttons You may select a computer by pressing the front panel push buttondirectly by issuing hot-key commands. The front panel indicatorchanges to reflect the computer port selected (red) and whether theport is connected to a powered computer (green). The indicatorflashe...

Page 13 - ON

11 g Audio Stick An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of eachStarView for selecting microphone and stereo speaker signals. There are two options for Audio Stick : ON and Off . When set to ' On ', audio selection follows computer selection. When set to ' Off ', audio selection stop...

Page 14 - Appendices; Specifications

12 Appendices Specifications: Specifications # of Console ports 1 # of SUN computer ports 8 Keyboard/mouse supported SUN (type 4, 5, 6) VGA bandwidth 180 MHz VGA resolution 1920 x 1440 Computer power status LED 8 Computer selected LED 8 Front push buttons 8 Scan interval 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds VGA con...

Page 15 - Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions

13 Troubleshooting: Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mousecables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for eachcomputer to avoid confusion when connected to the StarView. Symptom Possible causes Recommended solutions Keyboard andmouse do notwork Incorrect mini DIN8 ...

Page 16 - Limited Warranty

14 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFIT, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR FINANCIAL LOSS WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY THE USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEEDS THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes...