StarTech.com STARVIEW SV831SUN User manual

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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

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 trouble-

free 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 cost-

effective 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.

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

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

Installation

Make sure all computers and StarViews are powered down

during installation.

Console Connection

Monitor: A SUN monitor with either 13W3 or HDB15 connector

can be connected to the CONSOLE as shown in

figure 3 and 4.

A regular VGA monitor with HDB15 connector may also

be connected to the CONSOLE as shown in figure 4.

Keyboard and mouse: A SUN keyboard and a SUN mouse should

be connected to the CONSOLE as shown in

figure 3 and 4.

Figure 3: Master console connection

for monitor with 13W3 connector

Figure 4: Master console connection

for monitor with HBD15 connector

Computer Connection

Each SUN computer is connected to the StarView with one straight

through (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 DIN8 cable

For SUN computers using a 13W3 connector for monitor connection,

a 13W3-to-HDB15 adapter is required for such computer’s monitor

port as shown in figure 6.

Figure 6: Adapter and monitor 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 configuration:

1) Apply a power adapter to the Master.

2) Turn on computers.

4For cascade StarView configuration:

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.

19” Rackmount Accessories

Figure 7 shows how to attach optional mounting brackets to the

StarView unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet.

Figure 7: Attaching rack mount bracket

Figure 8 shows how to assemble rack cable support then screw it to

the back and inside the rack cabinet vertical post.

Figure 8: Assembling rack cable support

Now, route the keyboard, mouse and monitor cable over the cable

support bar. Then, use plastic ties to bundle the cables in pairs

through the holes on the bar for each computer.

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