• 2 user consoles provides 2 points of access to the computers connected to the KVM switch. KVM control is shared between the consoles on a first come-first served basis. Only user 1 console can be active at a time.
• On-Screen PC selection menu for fast and easy computer access
• Compact 1U rack height takes up very little cabinet or rack space
• Completely hot-pluggable. Computers can be added or removed, keyboards, mice and monitors can be added or removed, and even cascaded switches can be added or removed without powering down the switch or any of the attached computers
• A front panel pushbutton and status lights for each port make PC selection and switch status monitoring fast and easy
• Uses standard off-the-shelf cables or StarTech.com tangle-fee KVM cables to connect PCs to the switch
• Works with notebook PCs and most varieties of scroll mice
• Can be cascaded to control up to 64 PCs
• Each PC name is user-definable via the OSD menu
• Intelligent scan mode automatically switches through user-defined computers, scan rate is user selectable via OSD menu
• OSD security option allows certain PCs to be password protected from unauthorized use
• Desktop or Rack-mountable (rackmount kit included)
• Supports PCs requiring either PS/2 or serial mice (includes 4 serial mouse adapters)
• A special LINK port provides an upgrade path for expanding the capabilities of the switch. An expansion module adding audio and dual monitor support is available. (See SV831MEDIA)
• Completely operating system independent. No software or drivers required

Applications:

• Datacenter computer control
• Cabinets with Rack-Mount Servers
• Manufacturing computer control
• PC test/burn-in computer control
• Expandable design allows feature modules to be connected, adding new functions to the switch. ie. audio capabilities, dual monitor support, etc.

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The SV832DS StarView is a member of the new 30 series Professional KVM switches from StarTech.com. These new models are designed to be the most compatible, reliable, and affordable single user KVM switches available. Built for mission critical applications like datacenters and manufacturing control systems, these switches provide non-stop features like hot-plugging of PCs and console peripherals, On-Screen PC selection, and port-per-port security. Off-the-shelf cables or Premium tangle-free StarTech.com 3-in-1 KVM cables can be used to connect PCs to the switch for greater flexibility. Up to 8 additional SV831 or SV832DS StarViews can be daisy chained for expansion as needs grow to control a maximum of 64 PCs. Included rackmount capability, high 1600 x 1280 resolution display capability, and serial or PS/2 mouse support make this switch perfect for professional test labs, datacenters, or manufacturing environments. The dual console feature of the SV832DS allows the KVM to be contolled from either of 2 user consoles. This provides flexibility when used with rackmount cabinets, allowing an internal and external control console, or any situation where having 2 access points is beneficial.

• 1 - StarTech 2 Console Shared Access 8 Port Starview KVM Switch with OSD
• 1 - Instruction Manual
• 1 - Rackmounting Kit
• 1 - Power Adatper
• 4 - Serial Adapers