Introduction, Features, System requirements – StarTech.com SV565UTPUL User Manual

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Instruction Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com KVM extender. This product allows a

computer to control a host system from a remote location at a distance of up to 984

feet (300 meters). For ease of installation, this product uses standard Category 5, 5E, or

6 network cabling that fits easily into almost any existing network infrastructure. For

added versatility, the KVM extender supports either PS/2 or USB computer interfaces.

Console support is provided using standard USB and VGA connectors.

Features

• Can be used with a single computer or connected to an existing KVM switch
• Easy installation using industry-standard UTP network cable
• Intuitive hotkey commands
• Supports auto-switching between host and remote users or dedicated control
• USB computers are supported at the host and remote locations (USB keyboard and

mouse required for remote console)

System Requirements

• 1 x StarTech.com integrated KVM cable for each, the host (included) and remote

(optional) computer connections. If necessary, longer cables are available,

StarTech.com ID: SVECONx (PS/2), SVECONUSx (USB)

• Unshielded Category 5/5e/6 twisted pair (UTP) straight-through network cable

terminated at each end with RJ-45 connectors (if using surface cabling)

Unshielded Category 5/5e/6 twisted pair (UTP) straight-through network cable

terminated at each end in a wall-mounted outlet, with a standard Category 5/5e/6

patch cable, at both locations (if using premises cabling)

NOTE: The total length of cable between the Host and Remote Units cannot exceed

984 feet (300 meters), including patch cables (if used). Category 5e and 6 cabling is

compatible with this product and may improve performance.
NOTE: Long cable lengths between the Host and Remote Units may adversely affect

image quality at high resolutions and refresh rates. If you need to run your remote

displays at high resolutions and frequencies, use as little cabling between locations as

possible and avoid practices such as “coiling” unused cable in a ceiling.