USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WHAT’S IN THE BOX? SECURITY FEATURES SECURE KVM SWITCH FRONT AND REAR INSTALLATION CAC INSTALLATION: COMMON ACCESS CARD, SMART CARD READER CAC PORT CONFIGURATION AUDITING: Dumping the Event Log via User Menu Options RESET: Restore Factory Default LED’s BEHAVIOR SYSTEM OPERATION...
Up to 20 ft. Signal Type USB 1.1 and 1.0 Keyboard and Mouse only. USB 2.0 for CAC connection (Only in models with CAC) SS2P-SH-HDMI-U/SS2P-DH-HDMI-U: (2) USB Type B Type B SS2P-SH-HDMI-UCAC/SS2P-DH-HDMI-UCAC/SS4P-SH-HDMI-U/SS4P-DH-HDMI-U: (4) USB Type B SS4P-SH-HDMI-UCAC/SS4P-DH-HDMI-UCAC/SS4P-QH-HDMI-UCAC: (8) USB Type B...
USER GUIDE WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Secure HDMI KVM Switch Unit 2/4-port Secure HDMI KVM Switch BX-1203000 Desktop power supply 100-240V, 12VDC 3A User Manual SECURITY FEATURES ANTI-TAMPER SWITCHES Each model is equipped with internal Anti-Tamper switches, which sense attempts to open the device enclosure. Once the system identifies such an attempt, all the front panel LED’s will flash rapidly and the unit will become useless by shutting off connection with all attached PCs and peripherals disabling any functionality.
USER GUIDE INSTALLATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1. Secure KVM Switches are compatible with standard personal/portable computers, servers or thin-clients, running operating systems such as Windows or Linux. 2. The peripheral devices that are supported by the Secure KVM Switches are listed in the following table: Console Port Authorized Devices Wired keyboard and keypad without internal USB hub or composite device functions,...
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USER GUIDE INSTALLATION Single-Head Units: 1. Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers. 2. Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI output port from each computer to the corresponding HDMI IN ports of the unit.
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USER GUIDE INSTALLATION (Continued) Multi-Head Units: 1. Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers. 2. Use HDMI cables to connect the HDMI output ports of each computer to the corresponding HDMI IN ports of the unit.
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USER GUIDE INSTALLATION (Continued) SS4P-QH-HDMI-UCAC SECURE KVM SWITCH 4 PORT HDMI W/ AUDIO AND CAC USB IN HDMI IN CAC IN AUDIO OUT USB OUT CAC OUT SS4P-QH-HDMI-UCAC HDMI OUT AUDIO IN Figure 8-1: SS4P-QH-HDMI-UCAC SS2P-SH-HDMI-UCAC SECURE KVM SWITCH 2 PORT HDMI W/ AUDIO AND CAC SS2P-SH-HDMI-UCAC HDMI IN CAC IN...
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USER GUIDE INSTALLATION (Continued) EDID Learn: The Secure KVM Switch is designed to learn the connected monitor’s EDID upon power up. In the event of connecting a new monitor to the Secure KVM Switch, a power recycle is required. The Secure KVM Switch will indicate to the user the EDID learn process by flashing the front panel’s LEDs. Port one green and push button blue LEDs will both begin to flash for about 10 seconds.
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USER GUIDE SINGLE-HEAD MODE SECURE KM SWITCHING In addition to traditional channel switching by buttons located on the front panel, Secure KM Switch also supports cursor control of selected channels. This technology allows seamless switching between computers by moving the mouse cursor from one display to another.
USER GUIDE CAC (COMMON ACCESS CARD, SMART CARD READER) INSTALLATION INSTALLATION The following steps are intended for the system administrator or IT manager only. If you have the optional CAC ports there will be 2 ports on a 2 host ports Secure KVM Switch and 4 ports on a 4 host ports Secure KVM Switch.
USER GUIDE AUDITING: Dumping the Event Log via User Menu Options The following steps are intended for the system administrator. Note: Only one computer connected to port 1 is required for this operation The Event Log is a detailed report of critical activities stored in the Secure KVM Switch or Secure KVM Switch memory. A comprehensive feature list and guidance for Administration and Security Management Tools can be found in the Administrator’s.
Secure KVM Switch has been TAMPERED with and all functions are Flashing EDID problem – Learn EDID to fix the problem permanently disabled. Please contact Black Box User Console Interface – CAC LED: technical support at info@blackbox.com...
USER GUIDE SYSTEM OPERATION Front Panel Control To switch to an input port, simply push the desired input button on the front-panel of the Secure KVM Switch. If an input port is selected, the LED of that port will turn on. TROUBLESHOOTING No Power •...
18 months, which duration begins on the date of purchase by the customer. Customer is responsible for maintaining proof of date of purchase. Black Box limited warranty covers only those defects which arise as a result of normal use of the product, and do not apply to any: a.
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USER GUIDE NOTICE The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Black Box makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose.
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