StarTech.com StarView SV1631D User manual

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User'sManual

SV431

SV831

SV431D

SV831D

SV1631D

SV832DS

SV1632DS

Table of Contents

Introduction

Overview 1

Features 2

Configurations 3

Installation

Device Connection 6

Initial Power-Up 8

Optional Rack Mount Accessories 9

Operation

Front Panel Push Buttons 10

OSD (On-Screen-Display) Operation 11

Hot Key Commands 15

Cascade Configuration

Connection 17

Change Configuration while Running 19

Multi-access StarView

Overview 20

Connection 20

Operation 20

Configuration 21

Appendices

Specifications 22

Trouble Shooting 23

Introduction

Overview

One-Console StarView Switches

The StarView allows you to access multiple computers from one

keyboard, mouse and monitor. There is no interface card or software

to configure. Installation is as easy as connecting cables between

the StarView and your computers. Operation is as simple as

pressing push button, entering hot-key command and navigating

through the user-friendly on-screen menu (available on models with

OSD support). Depending on the model you have, it switches up to 4

(SV431, SV431D), 8 (SV831, SV831D) or 16 (SV1631D) IBM-

compatible computers. The StarView is independent of the computer

operating system.

Two-Console StarView Switches

The advanced multi-access StarView Switches enable you to control

multiple computers from two different locations, remote and local with

two keyboards, mice and monitors. SV832DS controls 8 computers

and SV1632DS controls 16 computers.

On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

For SV431D, SV831D, SV1631D, SV832DS, SV1632DS

For StarViews with built-in OSD control, you can name your

computers, switch to a computer from a list, configure settings with

easy-to-use menus, and view the name of the selected computer

on-screen with programmable time interval. The OSD displays the

system status throughout operation.

Automatic Mouse Conversion

The StarView Switch enable you to connect computers with PS/2 or

serial mouse ports (using adapters supplied with each StarView

Switch) and control the computers from one PS/2 mouse.

The StarView automatically identifies the mouse and switches to

proper mouse protocol.

High Video Quality

StarView supports VGA resolution up to 1600x1200 @85Hz without

any degradation. Advanced VGA circuit design guarantees smooth

and flicker-free switching from one computer to the other with

distance up to 100ft (30M)* at both Console and PC sides.

NOTE: This User's Manual is written for the following models.

StarView Switch Models

No. of console

supported

1 1122

No. of PC supported 4 8 16 816

No OSD SV431 SV831 - - -

OSD SV431D SV831D SV1631D SV832DS SV1632DS

·Tested with high-quality UL2919-rated, low-loss and shielded

cables.

Features

nSupports both PS/2 and serial mouse

nCascade configuration expands system capability

nAuto-scan automatically selects computers sequentially

nSupports Microsoft IntelliMouse (Pro)

nHot-key functions allow easy computer access

nKeyboard states automatically saved and restored when switching

computers

nOperating system independent, transparent to all applications

nPlug and play system configuration

nKeyboard and mouse can be hot plugged at any time

nHigh VGA resolution 1600x1200

nDDC2B compatible

nOptional standard 19 inch rack mounting kit available

nSupports optional multimedia module for microphones and stereo

speakers

Extra features for On-Screen Display model

nAssign computers with unique and meaningful names

nIdentify and select computers by the names

nProgrammable scan filters unused computers

nStore system settings and name entries to non-volatile memory

nPassword security locks computer from unauthorized access

nGain complete control with easy-to-use OSD interface

More features for multi-access models

nManage multiple computers from two locations

nDifferent Console may have different type mouse i.e. generic PS/2

mouse and scroll button

nSelectable User Timeout

Configurations

StarView has several models each supporting a different number of

computers. For applications with a large number of computers,

StarViews can be cascaded in a master/slave configuration to

support even more computers.

Single StarView Configuration

Connect a PS/2 keyboard, a PS/2 mouse and a VGA multi-sync

monitor directly to the Master’s CONSOLE port. Then, connect

multiple sets of keyboard, mouse and monitor cables to the “PC x”

ports of the StarView, as shown in figure 1.

Figure 1: A single StarView configuration

Cascade (Master/Slave) Configuration

You can connect a second level of one or more StarViews to “PC

1”~”PC 4” (SV431) or "PC 1"~”PC 8” ports (SV831 & SV1631) 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. [NOTE: Master must have equal or

more PC ports than that of Slaves, i.e., if SV831 is a master, SV831

and SV431 can be Slaves, but SV1631 can not.]

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.

Installation

Device Connection

The monitor connected to the HD-DB-15 VGA port of a Master

CONSOLE must be capable of synchronizing with the computer's

video signal. If you are uncertain about the monitor type, please

consult the monitor user's manual. Connect a PS/2 mouse and a

keyboard to the CONSOLE port marked with a mouse and a

keyboard respectively as shown in figure 3. [NOTE: Only a PS/2

mouse can be connected to the CONSOLE mouse port. The

StarView's automatic mouse conversion system allows you to

connect computers using serial mouse and control the computers

from one PS/2 mouse.]

Figure 3: Master console connection

Determine the channel address of each computer. For computers

using PS/2 mouse, connect the computer's mouse and keyboard

cables to the StarView’s connectors marked with a mouse and

keyboard respectively, as shown in figure 4.

Figure 4: Master computer connection

For computers using serial mouse, connect the DB-9 to mini-DIN-6

adapter (supplied with the StarView) to the computer mouse port,

then use PS/2 cables to connect the mouse to StarView, see figure 5.

Connect the computer's monitor cable to the HD-DB-15 VGA

connector. Repeat above steps for all remaining computers to be

connected to the StarView.

Figure 5: Adapter and serial mouse connection

Initial Power-Up

Make sure all computers and StarViews are powered down

during installation. You must power up the Master StarView

before turning on any other devices.

4For single StarView: 1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.

2) Turn on computers.

4For cascade: 1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.

2) Apply power adapters to all Slaves. 3) Turn on computers.

Note: You may hot plug additional powered-down computer and

Slave without turning any existing StarView or computer off after

initial power up.

Replace Master Console Devices

You can replace a faulty keyboard or mouse of the Master

CONSOLE port at any time without powering down the Master, as

long as your computers are booted with proper device driver for the

new device. Should you encounter any difficulty, just activate K/M

RESET by holding both front-panel ‘1’ and ‘2’ push buttons down for

2 seconds.

Adhesive Rubber Foot

For desktop operation, you may stick the four round rubber feet

(supplied with the unit) to the bottom of the StarView. NOTE: Do not

use the rubber feet for rack mount operation.

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