StarTech.com 8 Port StarView CAT5 UTP KVM User manual

StarView CAT5 UTP KVM

8 Port StarView CAT5 UTP KVM

16 Port StarView CAT5 UTP KVM

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*8 Port Model Shown

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 turn-

ing the equipment off 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 different from that to which the receiver•

is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.•

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respective holders.

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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions ....................................................................... iii

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

Features ......................................................................................1

Package contents ........................................................................1

Hardware Guide ............................................................................. 2

Installation...................................................................................... 6

Stacking Switches and Rack Mounting .......................................6

Single Station Installation ............................................................8

Server Interface Module Installation............................................10

SV5PS2S (PS2 Module)..............................................................10

SV5USBS (USB Module) ............................................................10

Daisy Chaining ............................................................................11

Daisy Chain Installation Diagram ................................................12

Basic Operation............................................................................. 13

Port Selection ..............................................................................13

Hot Plugging................................................................................13

Powering Off and Restarting .......................................................14

Port ID Numbering.......................................................................15

OSD Operation............................................................................... 15

Overview......................................................................................15

OSD Navigation...........................................................................17

OSD Main Screen Headings .......................................................17

OSD Functions ............................................................................17

Hotkey Operation........................................................................... 27

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Hotkey Port Control .....................................................................27

Auto Scanning .............................................................................28

Skip Mode....................................................................................29

Hotkey Beeper Control.................................................................. 30

Hotkey Summary Table................................................................30

Keyboard Emulation...................................................................... 32

Mac Keyboard..............................................................................32

Sun Keyboard..............................................................................33

Firmware Upgrades....................................................................... 34

Introduction..................................................................................34

Performing the Upgrade ..............................................................35

Server Interface Module Upgrade ................................................ 37

Performing the Upgrade ..............................................................38

Firmware Upgrade Recovery.......................................................39

Connection Tables ......................................................................... 40

Administrator Login Failure ......................................................... 42

OSD Factory Default Settings ...................................................... 43

Speciﬁcations ................................................................................ 44

Technical Support........................................................................46

Warranty Information ...................................................................46

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iii

Safety Precautions

The following precautions should be employed to ensure safe, reliable

operation of this device:

Read the enclosed instructions, and save them for future reference

Do not place the device on an unstable surface. If the device falls,•

serious damage will result

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device (if•

applicable)

Do not use the device near water•

Do not place the device near or over any device that produces heat (i.e.•

radiators, heat registers etc.)

To ensure adequate ventilation and reliable operation, never block the•

vent openings

Do not place the device on a soft surface (i.e. bed, carpet, etc.) as this•

will block ventilation openings. Similarly, never place the device in a

built-in enclosure unless adequate ventilation is provided

Never spill liquid of any kind on the device•

Unplug the device from the wall, prior to cleaning. Do not use liquid or•

aerosol cleaners, instead use a damp cloth

The device should be operated from the type of power source indicated•

on the marking label. If you are unsure of the type of power available,

please contact your local power company

The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug. This is a•

safety feature that should be left intact at all times. If you are unable to

insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the

available (outdated) outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of or

bypass the grounding-type plug; always follow local wiring codes

Position system cables and power cables carefully. Do not allow•

anything to rest on the power cord or cables. Route the power cord

and cables so that they cannot be stepped or tripped on

If an extension cord is used with this device, make sure that the•

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combined ampere rating of all products used on the cord does not

exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Make sure that the total of

all devices connected to the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes

To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and•

decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner

or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device (if•

applicable)

When connecting or disconnecting power to hot pluggable power•

supplies, observe the following guidelines:

Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the

power supply

Unplug the power cable before removing the power supply

If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power by

unplugging all power cables from the power supplies

Never push objects of any kind into or through cabinet slots. They

may touch dangerous voltage points or short out components,

risking ﬁre or electrical shock.

Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Please refer all servicing•

to qualiﬁed service personnel

Unplug the device from the wall outlet, and consult with a qualiﬁed•

service technician, if any of the following conditions occur:

The power cord is frayed or damaged

Liquid has been spilled into the device, or the device has been

exposed to rain or water

The device has been dropped, or the casing has been damaged

The device exhibits a distinct decline in performance, indicating a

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need for service

The device does not operate normally, when following the operating

instructions

Only adjust controls that are described in the following operating•

instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in

damage that could lead to extensive repair

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com CAT 5 KVM switch. Allowing

control of up to 8 (SV831DUTP) or 16 (SV1631DUTP) computers over a

CAT 5 cable connection (between the switch and the slave computers),

this device provides a cost-effective solution that’s simple to install, and

equally easy to conﬁgure and control through pushbutton operation, hot-

key commands or the convenient On-Screen Display.

Features

Auto-scan function automates sequential computer selection•

Cascade conﬁguration expands system capability up to 256 computers•

(SV831DUTP) or 512 computers (SV1631DUTP)

Allows for easy computer selection using front panel pushbuttons,•

hotkeys and intuitive On-Screen Display

Hot Pluggable - add or remove computers without having to power•

down the switch

Package contents

1 x StarView CAT5 KVM Switch

1 x User Manual

1 x Power Adapter

1 x Mounting Bracket Kit

1 x Firmware Upgrade Cable

Please note that when accessing the Switch, you will be asked to supply

a Username and Password.

In the Username ﬁeld, press the Enter key on the connected keyboard.

In the Password ﬁeld, press the Enter key. You will then be logged into

the On Screen Display.

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Hardware Guide

Front Panel View SV831DUTP

Front Panel View SV1631DUTP

1&2 734 5 6

1&2

3764 5

Please refer to the tables on pages 3 and 4 for descriptions

of the above illustrations.

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Component Functions (Front Panel)

Component Description

Port

Selection

Switches

a. Press a switch to give the KVM focus to the

computer attached to its corresponding port.

b. Simultaneously pressing buttons 1 and 2 for 3

seconds performs a Keyboard and Mouse Reset.

c. Simultaneously pressing buttons 7 and 8 starts Auto

Scan Mode.

2 Port LEDs

The Port LEDs are built into the Port Selection Switches.

The upper ones are the On Line LEDs; the lower ones

are the Selected Port LEDs:

a. An On Line LED lights GREEN to indicate that the

computer attached to its corresponding port is up and

running. A ﬂashing LED indicates that the Port is being

used for cascading to another switch.

b. A Selected LED lights ORANGE to indicate that the

computer attached to its corresponding port is the one

that has the KVM focus.

The LED is steady under normal conditions, but ﬂashes

when its port is accessed under Auto Scan Mode.

3Reset

Switch

Pressing this switch in performs a system reset. Note:

The switch is recessed and must be pushed with a thin

object - such as the end of a paper clip, or a ballpoint

pen.

Firmware

Upgrade

Recovery

Switch

During normal operation and while performing a ﬁrmware

upgrade, this switch should be in the NORMAL position.

If a ﬁrmware upgrade operation does not complete

successfully, this switch is used to perform a ﬁrmware

upgrade recovery.

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