User Manual
Quick start guide
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Manual Revision: 04/22/2016
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.startech.com/SV231USBLC.
Packaging contents
• 1 x 2-port laptop-to-KVM console adapter
• 2 x mounting brackets
• 2 x 2-1 USB and VGA cables - 6 feet
• 1 x USB A to Mini-B cable
• 1 x USB software key
• 1 x universal power adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU)
• 1 x quick start guide
System requirements
Laptop requirements
• USB 2.0-enabled laptop
• 20 MB of available storage drive space
• 24-bit capable display
• One of the following operating systems:
• Windows® 7 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Windows 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Mac OS 10.6 and later (tested up to 10.10)
• Linux® 2.6.x to 3.13x (32-bit and 64-bit)
Server requirements
• VGA-enabled video card (DVI support via optional DVIVGAMF
adapter)
• USB keyboard and mouse support
Operating system requirements are subject to change. For the latest
requirements, please visit www.startech.com/SV231USBLC.
SV231USBLC
2-Port KVM Console Adapter - Laptop to Server
*actual product may vary from photos
Product overview
Front view
USB 2.0 port
Port 1 activity and
link LED
Port 2 activity and
link LED
Keyboard/Mouse
activity and link LED
CONSOLE port
VGA link LED
USB 2.0
charge port
Rear view
Console activity
and link LED
VGA port
15-pin VGA connectors
USB ports
USB 2.0 ports
Power input port
About the KVM console adapter
You must install the provided software on the laptop to be able to
use the KVM console adapter. You don’t need to make any changes
to the server(s) being controlled, and the adapter can be connected
or disconnected at any time. You don’t need to start or shut down
the software before you unplug the adapter.
Install the software
Windows
Note: Complete the following steps before you connect the adapter.
1. Insert the provided USB software key into your laptop and run the
setup.exe installation program.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3. Connect a USB 2.0 cable to the USB CONSOLE port on the front of
the adapter and to your laptop.
4. A Found New Hardware dialog window should appear.
5. Windows locates the device driver les and installs them
automatically. This is a one-time step that you won’t need to
complete again.
6. Open the USB Crash Cart Adapter software and begin using the
adapter.
Note: You don’t need to restart your computer to complete the
installation.