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STARTECH

STARTECH SV831DUSBAU 8-port USB VGA KVM switch with audio

SKU CH-E280-D7Z44 MPN SV831DUSBAU

Control up to eight computers with one keyboard, mouse and monitor at 1920 x 1440 resolution

  • PC connections1 × 15-pin HD-15 Female Video 2 x Type A Female USB 2 x Mini
  • Console ports8 × 15-pin HD-15 Female Keyboard/Mouse/Video 16 x Mini-phone
  • Computer ports8 Ports
  • Monitor ports1 Port
  • Supported video resolution1920 × 1440
  • Product typeUSB
  • Control 8 USB computers from one keyboard, mouse and monitor
  • Switch between servers using front-panel buttons or hot-key commands
  • Rack-mountable 1U design fits standard 19-inch cabinets
  • Supports video resolutions up to 1920 x 1440
  • Includes eight 6-foot audio cables for stereo connections

Eight-computer VGA control

The SV831DUSBAU lets one keyboard, mouse and monitor manage eight USB-equipped computers through VGA video and stereo audio. It is aimed at server-room administrators and lab technicians who need single-console access to multiple legacy or rack-mounted systems.

Rack-mount setup with cable management

The 1U chassis fits a standard 19-inch rack and ships with sixteen 6-foot audio cables plus a power adapter. Installers must match each green and red mini-phone plug to the correct computer port; misaligned audio channels are the most common wiring error.

Steady switching under continuous use

Video holds at 1920 x 1440 across all eight ports without signal degradation during extended sessions. The unit draws power from the external adapter rather than host USB ports, so console responsiveness remains stable even when several connected machines are under heavy load.

How it compares

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Price $408.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,010 comparable items (median $105.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameSV831DUSBAU
Product typeUSB
Display
Supported video resolution1920 × 1440
Ports & slots
PC connections1 × 15-pin HD-15 Female Video
2 x Type A Female USB
2 x Mini-phone Female Audio
Console ports8 × 15-pin HD-15 Female Keyboard/Mouse/Video
16 x Mini-phone Female Audio
Computer ports8 Ports
Monitor ports1 Port
Size & build
Shipping weight4.45 kg
Package size566 × 259 × 91 mm
In the box
In the box8 Port Rack Mount USB VGA KVM Switch w/ Audio
Power Adapter
8 × 6 ft Green Audio Cables
8 × 6 ft Red Audio Cables

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Questions about this item

How do I confirm the SV831DUSBAU is switching correctly after rack installation?

Connect the console keyboard, mouse and monitor to the front HD-15 and USB ports, attach up to eight computers using the supplied 6 ft green and red audio cables, then press the front-panel port selector; the active port LED lights and the selected computer's video appears at 1920 x 1440 resolution.

Which cables and accessories ship with the SV831DUSBAU and what must I source separately?

The box contains the 1U rack-mount switch, a power adapter, eight 6 ft green audio cables and eight 6 ft red audio cables; you must provide VGA cables for each computer and a VGA cable for the console monitor.

The SV831DUSBAU supports eight computers — should I choose this model or a smaller version?

This specific model provides eight computer ports; if you need fewer connections, a different StarTech model with a lower port count would be required.

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