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Secure KM Switch 8 Port User Manual Section 1 - Introduction Products covered by this manual - Secure KMs: • SCKM180 (8 port KM) • SCKM185 (8 port KM and DPP) Rev: G Doc No.: HDC11607 8 PORT SECURE KM...
Table of Contents Other Settings .................. 25 Table of Contents ................2 Driver Installation ................26 Introduction ..................3 Operating the Vertiv KM Switch ..........26 Intended Audience ................3 Troubleshooting Guide ..............29 ......................3 Copyright and Legal Notice ............32 What is a KM (Keyboard / Mouse) Switch? ........
What is a KM (Keyboard / Mouse) Switch? Introduction Vertiv Secure KM products are a derivative of the company’s high Thank you for purchasing this Vertiv Secure product designed for use profile KVMs. While KVMs control Keyboard, Mouse and Video, the in secure defense and intelligence installations.
Section 2 - Overview Overview Safety Precautions • The product should be stored and used only in temperature and Please read the following safety precautions carefully before using humidity controlled environments as defined in the product’s the product: environmental specifications. •...
Section 2 - Overview Safety Precautions (French) ou provoque des court circuits de la prise du Veuillez lire attentivement les précautions de sécurité suivantes secteur. avant d’utiliser le produit: Un liquide a pénétré dans le boîtier de • Avant nettoyage, débranchez l’appareil de l’appareil.
Section 2 - Overview e. After RFD, the product will revert to FDF (Fixed Device User Guidance & Precautions Filtration) restrictive DPP mode – in this mode enables Please read the following User Guidance & Precautions carefully only smart-card reader USB devices to connect to the before using the product: product.
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Section 2 - Overview 7. In case a connected device is rejected in the console port administrator functions such as log, KM configuration and group the user will have the following visual indications: CDF (DPP) configuration loading. a. When connecting a non-qualified keyboard, the keyboard will be non-functional with no visible 12.
Section 2 - Overview Isolation of power domains Main Features Complete isolation of power domains prevents signaling attacks. Product is designed, manufactured and delivered in security- Secure administrator access & log functions controlled environments. Below is a summary of the main advanced features incorporated in product: Product incorporates secure administrator access and log functions to provide auditable trail for all product security events, including...
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Section 2 - Overview Cursor navigation: Virtual Display Technology (VDT) VDT allows navigation between channels once mouse cursor crosses Main Features (Cont.) display borders. This seamless switching enhances product usability and ease of operation. Metal enclosure is designed to resist mechanical tampering with all microcontrollers protected against firmware-read, modification and rewrite.
If for any reason one or more tamper-evident label is missing, appears disrupted, or looks different than the example shown here, please call Technical Support and avoid using that product. Vertiv Tamper Evident Label Active Anti-Tampering System Product is equipped with always-on active anti-tampering system. If mechanical intrusion is detected by this system, the Product will be permanently disabled and all LEDs will blink continuously.
Section 2 - Overview What is Virtual Display Technology (VDT) Virtual Display Technology (VDT) is implemented in VERTIV KM switches to enable seamless mouse and keyboard switching between multiple displays. With VDT, user simply moves mouse cursor across neighboring displays to switch between connected computers.
The product console USB mouse port is compatible with standard Cables USB mice. It is highly recommended to use Vertiv Cable Kits for product to Notes: ensure optimal security and performance. a. Console USB keyboard and mouse ports are switchable, i.e.
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Section 2 - Overview User Audio Devices Product is compatible with the following types of user audio devices: • Stereo headphones; • Amplified stereo speakers. Note: In any case do not connect a microphone to product audio output port including headsets. Programming Cable for KM Configurator USB Type-A to USB Type-A Programming cable 8 PORT SECURE KM...
LEDs 3. DPP Freeze push-button and LED 4. Tamper Evident Label Model illustrated above is SCKM185. SCKM180 is identical except For the fact it does not have DPP slider and LED 8 PORT SECURE KM SM80NU-3 SM80NU-3 SM80NU-3...
IEC-3 (3.5mm stereo) Remote Control – operative, for future use Model illustrated above is SCKM185. SCKM180 is identical except For the fact it does not have DPP slider and LED 8 PORT SECURE KM SM80NU-3 SM80NU-3 SM80NU-3...
Section 2 - Overview Product Specifications Console DPP Input & LED USB port & status LED (SCKM185) Enclosure: Steel metal enclosure Computer Keyboard/Mouse ports: USB Type B Power Requirements: Internal power 35W Computer DPP port: USB Type B (SCKM185) No. of Users Supported: No.
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Section 2 - Overview Operating Temp: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) Storage Temp: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C) Humidity: 0-80% RH, non-condensing Product design life-cycle: 10 years Warranty: 2 years 8 PORT SECURE KM SM80NU-3 SM80NU-3 SM80NU-3...
Section 2 - Overview Before Installation Where to locate the Product? Unpacking the Product Before opening the product packaging, inspect the packaging The enclosure of the product is designed for desktop or under the table configurations. An optional Mount Kit is available. condition to assure that product was not damaged during delivery.
Section 2 - Overview classical keyboard (HID) operation will be functional. It is Installation recommended to use standard USB keyboards. 4. Console USB mouse port supports Standard KVM Extender Connecting devices to product console composite device having a keyboard/mouse functions. Product requires connection of all devices and computers prior to powering it up.
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Section 2 - Overview When product is powered ON and connected USB device is qualified and ready for use, the DPP status LED will illuminate steady green. When you power up your computers, the KM emulates both a mouse and keyboard on each port and allows your computers to boot normally.
Section 2 - Overview more information about this option please refer to Vertiv’s KM Operational Setup Configuration Tool user manual. Now that the product is connected and powered up it is possible to setup some essential operational settings. The first and most important setting of the KM is the display positioning.
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Section 2 - Overview Using Keyboard shortcuts: 8 PORT SECURE KM SM80NU-3 SM80NU-3 SM80NU-3...
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Section 2 - Overview 8-port KM Predefined Setups 8 PORT SECURE KM SM80NU-3 SM80NU-3 SM80NU-3...
Device will reset to factory several systems each with a different cursor “ground speed” is bad defaults defaults with all settings and for the user. Vertiv calculates and adjusts the cursor speed across configuration deleted different displays and computers using the geometry and display completely.
To enable proper KM interaction with computers having multiple displays, mouse driver software must be installed. Driver can be Front Panel Push-Buttons loaded from Vertiv web-site. The driver is available in EXE file that Following power up, the default channel is #1. installs itself at the target computer.
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Section 2 - Overview • borders. The purpose of this feature is to prevent unintentional loss When the USB device connected to the DPP console port is of dragging action due to accidental crossing of display borders. qualified, the DPP status LED on the front panel would illuminate steady green.
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Section 2 - Overview • Keyboard Status Indication In case Restore-to-Default was performed while "Freeze DPP" slider was activated on a specific channel, after boot up In order to enhance usability, product provides keyboard status this function will be locked to computer #1. indications via dedicated LEDs located on product front panel.
Technical Support at technical support. http://www.Vertiv.com Product enclosure appears disrupted or all channel- Problem: Important: This product is equipped with always-on active anti- select LEDs flash continuously tampering system.
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Section 5 - Troubleshooting Keyboard Mouse Problem: Mouse and keyboard are not working (two channels) Problem: Mouse cursor does not switch from primary to secondary display. Solutions: Solutions: Driver supporting multiple displays was not installed or • Check that computer USB and video cables are not crossed not installed properly on computer.
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Section 5 - Troubleshooting product. If DPP status LED is flashing green device is rejected or non-qualified for security reasons. To resolve please contact your Problem: DPP is not working (two channels) system administrator. Solutions: • Check that computer USB and video cables are not crossed Problem: DPP is not working (one channel only) i.e.
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