Instruction Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 1U KVM switch. Our universal KVM switches
let you control either 8 (SV831HD) or 16 (SV1631HD) USB or PS/2 computers using only
one PS/2 keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Our slim 16-port PS/2 switch (SV1631D1U)
lets you connect 16 PS/2 computers using only one PS/2 keyboard, mouse, and
monitor. Switching between your PCs is easy thanks to pushbutton or hotkey
commands. These slim KVM switches take up only 1U of space in your cabinet and use
rear cable connections for maximum space efficiency. Each KVM can be cascaded to
support 64 (SV831HD) or 136 (SV1631HD, SV1631D1U) computers and support both
Manual and Auto scan modes for easy monitoring of your PCs.
Packaging Contents
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1 x StarView KVM Switch (SV831HD, SV1631HD, SV1631D1U)
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1 x power adapter (9V 600mA DC)
System Requirements
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1 x PS/2 mouse (6-pin mini-DIN male connector)
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1 x PS/2 keyboard (6-pin mini-DIN male connector)
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1 x HD-15 monitor (Male connector)
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SV831HD, SV1631HD: StarTech.com’s 2-in-1 USB KVM cables or 3-in-1 PS/2 KVM
cables
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SV1631D1U: StarTech.com’s 3-in-1 PS/2 KVM cables
Installation
This section will guide you through the hardware installation of your KVM switch.
Please read through this section carefully and complete each step in the order listed.
1. Make sure all computers and devices are powered off.
2. Plug a PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor into the labelled keyboard, mouse,
and monitor Console ports on the back of the KVM.
3. Attach each of your managed computers to your StarView KVM switch’s PC ports
using ultra-thin KVM cables. The SV831HD and SV1631HD are capable of using
either 2-in-1 USB or 3-in-1 PS/2 cables. The SV1631D1U uses 3-in-1 PS/2 cables.
Use the cables to connect one of the PC ports on the back of the switch to the
computer’s keyboard, mouse, and video ports. Note: These instructions are for a
single KVM switch only. For information on cascading multiple KVMs, see Cascade
Configuration below.
4. Plug the 9V DC power adapter into the power port on the KVM.
5. Turn on your computers.
Note: After the initial power up, you can hot-plug additional computers or slave KVM
switches without having to power down your KVM.
