Introduction

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.

Maximize your IT budget, minimize your hassle

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.

Streamline your server maintenance

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.

Get up and running in minutes

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.

Features

• Save cost with an innovative design that uses your laptop as a 2-port KVM console
• Hassle-free 2-port server access with intuitive design and software
• Intuitive software included for laptop-to-server file transfers and screen capturing
• Supports resolutions up to 1920x1200
• Mounting hardware included

Specification

Console Interface(s): USB Mini-B (5 pin) Female

Host Connectors: VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) Male Input

USB B (4 pin) Female

Other Interface(s): VGA (15 pin, High Density D-Sub) Female Input

USB Type-A (4 pin) USB 2.0 Female

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

Audio: No

KVM Ports: 2

PC Interface: USB

PC Video Type: VGA

Number of Monitors Supported: 1

Rack-Mountable: Yes

Daisy-Chain: No

LED Indicators: port 1 activity LED

port 2 activity LED

console activity and link LED

keyboard/mouse activity and link LED

host/server video (VGA) Link

Shipping (Package) Weight: 1.5 kg [3.2 lb]

IP Control: No

Maximum Analog Resolutions: 1920x1200 @ 60Hz

Maximum Number of Users: 1

Color: Black

Enclosure Type: Steel

Cable Length: 416 mm [16.4 in]

Product Length: 195 mm [7.7 in]

Product Width: 100 mm [3.9 in]

Product Height: 25 mm [1 in]

Product Depth: 260 mm [10.2 in]

Product Weight: 365 g [12.9 oz]

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

OS Compatibility: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10

Note: If you re interfacing with a Linux device, this adapter is only compatible with standard QWERTY keyboards in U.S English configuration

Included in Package: 2-port laptop-to-KVM console adapter

mounting brackets

2-in-1 USB and VGA cables - 6 ft

USB A to Mini-B cable

USB software key

universal power adapter (NA/EU/UK/AU)

quick install guide