Product ID: SV231USBLC
This 2-port USB crash-cart adapter gives you KVM control of your servers, directly from your laptop. It’s a convenient solution for routine diagnostics, maintenance and updates for small-scale server applications, giving you full console access to servers located in small spaces, or congested server racks. It’s also perfect for environments where a fixed-installation console server isn’t feasible, such as in a server closet or wall-mounted server rack.
The USB crash-cart adapter offers a cost-effective and convenient way to access and control your servers. At a fraction of the cost of a rack-mounted LCD console, installing this easy-to-use adapter means not having to wheel around a conventional server-room crash cart.
Instead of the expense of a dedicated rack console, or hassle of a full-scale crash cart, you can multi-purpose your laptop and save your IT budget by using equipment you already have on hand.
Using the included software, the adapter can do things that regular KVMs can’t. The software provides a robust and flexible interface that lets you view your servers on your full laptop screen, without scroll bars, and lets you reduce the viewing window so that you can work on your laptop and servers at the same time to maximize your productivity.
The software also supports file transfers between your laptop and the servers, which is perfect for server software updates and patches. The adapter’s software also offers video capture support, so you can record your activity on the servers as video, which you can later use for verification or instructional purposes.
The USB crash cart is easy to install, using the included mounting brackets and 2-in-1 USB and VGA cables. Installing the included software on your laptop is also easy, using the included pre-loaded USB key.
The SV231USBLC is backed by a 2-year StarTech.com warranty, and free lifetime technical support.
| Warranty Information | Warranty | 2 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Connector(s) | 1 - Console Interface(s) | USB Mini-B (5 pin) |
| 2 - Host Connectors | VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) | |
| USB B (4 pin) | ||
| 1 - Other Interface(s) | VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) | |
| USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 | ||
| Environmental | Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) | |
| Humidity | 80% RH | |
| Hardware | Audio | No |
| KVM Ports | 2 | |
| PC Interface | USB | |
| PC Video Type | VGA | |
| Number of Monitors Supported | 1 | |
| Rack-Mountable | Yes | |
| Daisy-Chain | No | |
| Indicators | 1 - LED Indicators | port 1 activity LED |
| port 2 activity LED |
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| console activity and link LED | ||
| keyboard/mouse activity and link LED | ||
| host/server video (VGA) Link | ||
| Packaging Information | Shipping (Package) Weight | 1,5 kg [3,2 lb] |
| Package Length | 36,5 cm [14,4 in] | |
| Package Width | 28,8 cm [11,3 in] | |
| Package Height | 70 mm [2,8 in] | |
| Performance | IP Control | No |
| Maximum Analog Resolutions | 1920x1200 @ 60Hz | |
| Maximum Number of Users | 1 | |
| Physical Characteristics | Color | Black |
| Material | Steel | |
| Cable Length | 416 mm [16,4 in] | |
| Product Length | 19,5 cm [7,7 in] | |
| Product Width | 10 cm [3,9 in] | |
| Product Height | 2,5 cm [1,0 in] | |
| Product Depth | 260 mm [10,2 in] | |
| Weight of Product | 365 g [12,9 oz] | |
| Power | Power Source | AC Adapter Included |
| Input Voltage | 100 - 240 AC | |
| Input Current | 0.75 A | |
| Output Voltage | 5 DC | |
| Output Current | 3 A | |
| Plug Type | N | |
| Power Consumption (In Watts) | 15 | |
| Software | OS Compatibility | Windows® XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10,11 Windows Server® 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019 macOS 10.6 to 10.15, 11.0, 12.0 Linux 2.6.x to 4.11 (LTS Versions only) |
| Special Notes / Requirements | Note | If you're interfacing with a Linux device, this adapter is only compatible with standard QWERTY keyboards in U.S English configuration |
| What's in the Box | 1 - Included in Package | 2-port laptop-to-KVM console adapter |
| USB A to Mini-B cable | ||
| USB software key | ||
| universal power adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU) | ||
| quick install guide | ||
| 2 - Included in Package | mounting brackets | |
| 2-in-1 USB and VGA cables - 6 ft |
Connect VGA and USB-equipped computers to a KVM Switch using a single cable
Connect VGA and USB-equipped computers to a KVM Switch using a single cable
Connect VGA and USB-equipped computers to a KVM Switch using a single cable
Connect your VGA monitor with the highest quality connection available
Connect your VGA monitor with the highest quality connection available
Connect your VGA monitor with the highest quality connection available
Charge or sync micro USB mobile devices from a standard USB port on your desktop or mobile computer
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Live Chat (opens in new window)Starting in High Sierra 10.13, macOS enforces stricter security policies than previous revisions. As a result of these changes, software packages, like those used in this installation, will need to be allowed within the macOS Security and Privacy settings, immediately after the software has been installed, in order for the device to operate.
To allow the software, follow these steps after you've completed installation on your Mac:
Note: The option to allow the software will be available within the Security & Privacy settings for 30 minutes. If the software is not allowed within that time frame, the software must be reinstalled in order for macOS to grant the opportunity to allow it again.
In order to view the computer connected to the KVM console adapter, you must install the software package either from the USB stick or the StarTech.com website. The software must be installed prior to using the device on your computer. To install the software, do the following:
Note: Windows will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example, C:\Users\your_name\Downloads).
Note: If the Run as Administrator option is not available, you might be attempting to run the installer from within the zipped file. Extract the files using the instructions in Step 2.
The program is now located on the desktop and is ready to run.
In order to view the computer connected to the KVM console adapter, you must install the software package either from the USB stick or the StarTech.com website. The software must be installed prior to using the device on your computer. To install the software, do the following:
Note: Mac OS X will typically save the files to the Downloads folder that is associated with your user account (for example,hard_drive_name\Users\your_name\Downloads).
The program is now located on the desktop and is ready to run.
When you troubleshoot issues with a USB crash cart adapter, there are some quick tests that you can complete to rule out potential problems. You can test to make sure that the following components are working correctly and are not the source of the issue:
To test your setup components, try the following:
When you test your cables, it is recommended that you do the following:
When you test the video cables, video source, and the USB crash cart adapter, it is recommended that you do the following:
In order for the adapter to work correctly, the software must be installed on your operating system. After the software is installed on your operating system, run the software. The software automatically detects the video source when it is present on the video port.
You can use the USB crash cart adapter software to capture video. Videos taken on the attached host computer are saved on the client computer that's running the USB crash cart software.
Note: When you record videos, the file transfer feature is temporarily blocked.
To record videos, complete the following:
If the video works on your client computer but the keyboard or mouse is not working with your laptop crash cart adapter, try the following:
If you experience issues when you attempt to change your resolution, complete the following:
To confirm that Windows detects your USB device, complete the following:
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
To confirm that the Mac OS detects your USB device, complete the following:
You may need to refresh the System Information page after you plug in your device. To do so, press Command + R with the System Information page open.
Your USB device is listed according to the name of the chipset. To determine the name of the chipset of your USB device, navigate to www.StarTech.com and look on the Technical Specifications tab for your product.
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