Keyboard/Mouse/Monitor SharingSwitch User's Manual SV831SUN
Table of Contents Introduction Overview Features Configurations 1 2 2 Installation Console Connection Computer Connection Initial Power up 19” Rack Mount Accessories 4 5 6 7 Operation Front Panel Push Buttons Hot Key Commands 9 10 Appendices Specifications Trouble Shooting 12 13
1 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 troublefree SUN computer boot-up and seamless switching among SUN computers.
2 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.
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 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.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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. 4 For single StarView configuration: 1) Apply a power adapter to the Master. 2) Turn on computers.
7 19” Rackmount Accessories Figure 7 shows how to attach optional mounting brackets to the StarView unit for standard 19-inch rack cabinet.
8 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.
9 Operation Front Panel Push Buttons You may select a computer by pressing the front panel push button directly by issuing hot-key commands. The front panel indicator changes to reflect the computer port selected (red) and whether the port is connected to a powered computer (green). The indicator flashes red when it is in Auto Scan mode. Figure 9: Front panel indictor < AUTO SCAN StarView provides an easy to use feature to start Auto Scanning.
10 Hot-key commands Hot-key command is a short keyboard sequence to select a computer, to activate computer scan, etc. StarView interprets keystrokes for hot-keys all the time. A hot-key sequence starts with two left keystrokes followed by one or two more keystrokes. A built-in buzzer generates a high-pitch beep for correct hot-key command; otherwise, one low-pitch beep for error and the bad key sequence will not be forwarded to the selected computer.
11 g Audio Stick An optional multimedia module can be LINKed to the back of each StarView 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 stops following computer selection. It is useful if you want to listen to a particular computer's audio signal while operating other computers.
12 Appendices Specifications: Specifications # of Console ports # of SUN computer ports Keyboard/mouse supported 1 8 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 Scan interval 8 3, 8, 15, 30 seconds VGA connectors to SUN HDB15 x 8 Keyboard/mouse to SUN Mini DIN8 x 8 Console connector for VGA Console connector for keyboard/mouse Weight HDB15 x 1 Mini DIN8 x 1 4.
13 Troubleshooting: Ensure that all cables are well seated. Check that keyboard/mouse cables are not swapped. Label and bundle the cables for each computer to avoid confusion when connected to the StarView.
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.
