Chapter 2 - Precautions And Preparation; Before You Begin; Tampering Prevention And Detection; Always Use Qualified And Authorized Peripheral Devices - IOGear GCS1214TAA3 Administrator's Manual

Chapter 2 – Precautions and Preparation

Before You Begin

If the tamper-evident seals are missing or peeled, avoid using the product and contact your IOGEAR
dealer.
If all front panel LED (except for Power LED) flash continuously, or the switch's enclosure appears to be
breached, avoid using this product and contact your IOGEAR dealer
This Secure KVM Switch is equipped with active always-on chassis intrusion detection security. Any
attempt to open the enclosure will permanently damage, disable the switch, and void the warranty.
To maximize security and to prevent unauthorized access to IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch, the
administrator will be prompted to change the default password of the Port Authentication Utility after
the first successful logon. The administrator is also advised to change the Port Authentication Utility
password and audit event logs created by IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch on a routine base.

Tampering prevention and detection

1. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch includes tamper-evident tapes to provide visual indications of intrusion to the switch's
enclosure. If the tamper-evident seals are missing, peeled, or looks as if they have been adjusted, avoid using the
product and contact your IOGEAR dealer.
2. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch is equipped with active always-on chassis intrusion detection. If a mechanical intrusion
is detected, the switch will be permanently disabled and all front panel LEDs (except for Power LED) will flash
continuously. If the switch's enclosure appears to be breached or all the LEDs are flashing continuously, stop using
this product, remove it from service immediately, and contact your IOGEAR dealer.
3. Any attempt to open the switches enclosure will activate the chassis intrusion detection security, which will render
it inoperable and void the warranty.
4. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch cannot be upgraded, serviced, or repaired.
5. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch is equipped with active always-on chassis intrusion detection security. Never attempt
to open the enclosure. Any attempt to open the enclosure will permanently damage and disable the switch.
6. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch contains an internal battery which is non-replaceable. Never attempt to replace the
battery or open the switch's enclosure.

Always use qualified and authorized peripheral devices

1. For security, IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch supports only standard USB or PS/2 keyboard/mouse (or pointing device).
Do not connect a wireless keyboard/mouse, or keyboard/mouse with an internal USB hub or composite functions
to the switch.
2. When connecting a non-qualified keyboard, the keyboard will not function. No keyboard keystrokes will be seen
on the screen.
3. When connecting a non-qualified mouse, the mouse will not function. No mouse cursor movement will be seen on
the screen.
4. Num Lock LED, Caps Lock LED, and Scroll Lock LED on the keyboard will be disabled due to security policy.
5. Special multimedia keys on the keyboard will be disabled due to security policy.
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