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Updated review..
- Pros: Well constructed. If you can live with the annoying drawbacks, it's somewhat of a good investment. It handles high resolution monitors well - well almost (see cons below).
- Cons: The BIG CON!! is that if you are using high resolution monitors (1920x1080 Viewsonic in my case) you MUST start each system connected separately. If not the systems not selected will come up in VGA mode (640x480). Not always - but about half the time.
Switching between systems has an annoying delay - but something you can live with - if you bought it you will have to or send it back.
NO CABLES SUPPLIED - a really stupid move to cheapen the price probably. You cannot use simple extenders on the keyboard and mouse lines.
- Other Thoughts: One of my LinksKey KVM switches failed and I needed a replacement quickly, so I selected this model. However, when I replace my other LinksKey KVM switch - it will NOT be with this StarTech model! Just too many hassles to make it appealing.
Handles higher resoultion video
- Pros: My old Linkskey KVM's couldn't handle the newer 1920x1080x75hz resolution well and would produce poor on screen readability. But this Startech KVM unit provides excellent video results with no noticeable loss of video quality. I can't comment on the switchability between systems as the unit does NOT come with cables, I had to use a video extender cable for the test.
- Cons: NO CABLES COME WITH THIS UNIT!!! As a bare minimum they should provide at least two and recommend purchasing additional. This KVM will be attached to four systems to replace the Linkskey units. When I opened the box I was very surprised to find no cables - even though I should have noted the picture did not show any. In the past the KVM switches I have purchased all included 4 cables with the unit.
- Other Thoughts: The unit seems to be well constructed, and the switching buttons have a much better feel to them then the two Linkskey KVM switches I now use.
Does a Good Job
- Pros: Seems solid. Works as expected. Keeps the connection with multiple servers even when restart occurs. Good construction.
- Cons: None.
- Other Thoughts: We had a cheaper KVM and it kept losing it's connection to pc's if one of them restarted. The old one was just a bit "glitchy". This one just sits there and works. I like things that just plain work.
| Model |
| Brand |
StarTech |
| Model |
SV431 |
| Spec |
| Type |
D-Sub, PS/2 |
| Computer Connections |
4 Ports |
| Monitor Connections |
1 Port |
| Video Resolution |
1920 x 1440 |
| PC Selection |
Push Buttons/Hot Keys |
| Bandwidth |
300MHz |
| Dimensions |
8.6" x 5.1" x 1.8" |
| Weight |
5.26 lbs. |
| Features |
| Power Features |
9V DC 600mA - Adapter included |
| Features |
"Keep-alive" feature draws power from PC keyboard ports if power is lost. Switch will continue to operate during power outage even if it loses power, retaining mouse control.
A front panel pushbutton and status lights for each port make PC selection and switch status monitoring fast and easy
Can be cascaded to control up to 16 PCs
Compact 1U rack height takes up very little cabinet or rack space
Completely hot-pluggable feature allows you to add or remove keyboards, mice, monitors and even cascaded switches without powering down the switch or an attached computer
Completely operating system independent. No software or drivers required
Desktop or Rack-mountable (rackmount kit not included - see SV431RACK)
Hot-pluggable to allow computers to be added or removed without worrying about having to reboot the other connected system.
Supports PCs requiring either PS/2 or serial mice (includes 2 serial adapters)
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 |
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Reviewed By: Alpha1 on 1/10/2010
Tech Level: high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
