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Single/Dual View Secure
KVM Switch User Manual
2/4/8-Port USB DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort
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GCS1212TAA4
GCS1214TAA4
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GCS1228TAA4
GCS1312TAA4
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GCS1412TAA4
GCS1414TAA4
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GCS1428TAA4
GCS1212TAA4C
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GCS1224TAA4C
GCS1228TAA4C
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GCS1324TAA4C
GCS1412TAA4C
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GCS1424TAA4C
GCS1428TAA4C
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GCS1218TAA4
GCS1222TAA4
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GCS1314TAA4
GCS1322TAA4
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GCS1418TAA4
GCS1422TAA4
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GCS1214TAA4C
GCS1218TAA4C
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GCS1312TAA4C
GCS1314TAA4C
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GCS1414TAA4C
GCS1418TAA4C
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GCS1224TAA4
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GCS1324TAA4
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GCS1424TAA4
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GCS1222TAA4C
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GCS1322TAA4C
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- Page 1 Single/Dual View Secure KVM Switch User Manual 2/4/8-Port USB DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort GCS1212TAA4 GCS1214TAA4 GCS1218TAA4 GCS1222TAA4 GCS1224TAA4 GCS1228TAA4 GCS1312TAA4 GCS1314TAA4 GCS1322TAA4 GCS1324TAA4 GCS1412TAA4 GCS1414TAA4 GCS1418TAA4 GCS1422TAA4 GCS1424TAA4 GCS1428TAA4 GCS1212TAA4C GCS1214TAA4C GCS1218TAA4C GCS1222TAA4C GCS1224TAA4C GCS1228TAA4C GCS1312TAA4C GCS1314TAA4C GCS1322TAA4C GCS1324TAA4C GCS1412TAA4C GCS1414TAA4C GCS1418TAA4C GCS1422TAA4C...
- Page 2 ©2021 IOGEAR® All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice Manual Version: v1.03 Manual Date: 2021-05-05...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents EMC Information User Notice Package Content About This Manual Chapter 1 - Introduction Features Requirements Operating Systems Overview Chapter 2 - Hardware Setup Chapter 3 - Operation Appendix Specification - DisplayPort Single View Secure KVM Specification - DisplayPort Dual View Secure KVM Specification - HDMI Single View Secure KVM Specification - HDMI Dual View Secure KVM Specification - DVI Single View Secure KVM... -
Page 4: Emc Information
RoHS This product is RoHS compliant. Important. Before proceeding, download the Installation and Operation Manual by visiting the website, www.iogear.com and navigating to the product page. The manual includes important warnings, loading specifications and grounding instructions. -
Page 5: User Notice
This product carries a 4 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to https://www.iogear.com/support/warranty Online Registration Please make sure to register your product online at https://www.iogear.com/registration Contact Please contact our support team for any assistance... -
Page 6: Package Content
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on IOGEAR Secure KVM installation. *Please visit our website to download the most up-to-date version of the manual... -
Page 7: About This Manual
Product Information For information about all IOGEAR products and how they can help you connect without limits, visit IOGEAR on the Web or contact an IOGEAR Authorized Reseller. Visit IOGEAR on the Web for a list of locations and telephone numbers:... -
Page 8: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Port Authentication Utility. IOGEAR Port Authentication Utility allows authorized administrators to configure IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch to either accept or reject specific USB devices. Through a secured access and authentication process, authorized administrators can perform log data auditing, the Secure KVM Switch configuration, and configurable device filtering through the Port Authentication Utility. -
Page 9: Features
Note: * IOGEAR PP4.0 HDMI Secure KVM Switch only has 2/4-port models. ** IOGEAR PP4.0 HDMI Secure KVM Switches support console video output resolutions up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz. IOGEAR PP4.0 DisplayPort Secure KVM Switches support console video output resolution up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz. -
Page 10: Requirements
Requirements Console • DVI (for DVI-interfaced Secure KVM), HDMI (for HDMI interfaced Secure KVM), or DisplayPort (for DisplayPort-interfaced Secure KVM) monitor capable of the highest resolution that will be used on any computer in the installation • Standard wired USB mouse •... -
Page 11: Operating Systems
Operating Systems Suggested operating systems are shown in the table, below: Version Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 Linux RedHat 6.0 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher UNIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD... -
Page 12: Overview
Overview Front View GCS1228TAA4C 6 7 8 9 GCS1312TAA4 GCS1414TAA4C... - Page 13 GCS1228TAA4C GCS1312TAA4 GCS1414TAA4C Note: This user manual uses GCS1228TAA4C, GCS1312TAA4, and GCS1414TAA4C to demonstrate each interface (DVI / HDMI / DisplayPort), port number (2/4/8- Port), CAC support (Yes/No), and number of displays (single/dual) included in IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch series.
- Page 14 Scroll Lock LED lights green to indicate that the Scroll Lock function has been turned on. Note: Scroll Lock LED on keyboard will be disabled due to security requirement Power LED Power LED lights green to indicate that the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch is powered on...
- Page 15 Connect the cable for USB Smart Card/CAC reader from the connected computer into (Common Access Card) these ports Reader Port Power Switch This is a standard rocker switch that powers the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch on and off Power Socket Connect the included AC power cord into this socket...
- Page 16 Front View (of IOGEAR Remote Port Selector) No. Component Description Port Selection Pushbuttons Pressing a Port Selection Pushbutton brings together the keyboard, mouse, video, audio, and CAC reader focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port. Note: When attached to a 2-Port Secure KVM Switch, only pushbuttons numbered 1 and 2 will be detected and functional.
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Page 17: Chapter 2 - Hardware Setup
IOGEAR dealer. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch and RPS are equipped with active always-on chassis intrusion detec- tion. If a mechanical intrusion is detected on the switch, the switch (without RPS connected) will be permanently disabled and all the front panel LEDs (except the Power LED) will flash continuously. - Page 18 Hot-swapping of the console monitor is not allowed. Power off the Secure KVM Switch and the moni- tor before changing the console monitor. A computer connected to IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch should only be powered on after all of the device (Video, USB, and audio) are securely connected Secure Operation and Administration Please refer to Administrator Guide for Secure KVM Switch configuration and event log auditing functions.
- Page 19 Hardware Setup Cable Connection To install IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch, please refer to the installation diagram on the following page. The numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps below: Connect the wired USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB console ports located on the unit’s rear panel.
- Page 20 Video Sockets A for easier cable connections. Please make sure your console primary and secondary monitors are connected the same way. Connect the USB Smart Card / CAC reader to the CAC port on the front panel of IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch. (Optional) Note: Only qualified USB Authentication devices (e.g., Smart Card and CAC readers...
- Page 21 Connect the female end of the power cord into the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch’s power socket. Then, connect the male end of the power cord into an AC power source. Power on the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch and check if the LEDs light up. IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch will begin KVM self-test momentarily.
- Page 22 Hardware Setup Front View Rear View...
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Page 23: Chapter 3 - Operation
7 A pre-defined combination of Port and CAC LED indicates the cause to the failure. 7 If all front panel LEDs on IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch (except for Power LED) flash continuously, then either KVM tampering is detected or a self-test failure has occurred (except for Pushbutton jam;... - Page 24 Port ID Numbering Each KVM port on IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch is assigned a port number (1-2 for 2-Port models; 1-4 for 4-Port models; 1-8 for 8-Port models). The port numbers are marked on the rear side of the switch. See Rear View section in this manual.
- Page 25 Chassis Intrusion Detection The IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch or the RPS will become inoperable and the Front Panel LEDs on the Secure KVM switch (except for the Power LED) or all LEDs on the RPS will flash constantly when a chassis intrusion, such as the cover being removed, is detected.
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Page 26: Appendix
Appendix Safety Instructions General 7 This product is for indoor use only. 7 Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. 7 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device 7 Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.). If the device falls, serious damage will result. -
Page 27: Specification - Displayport Single View Secure Kvm
Specification - DisplayPort Single View Secure KVM IOGEAR DisplayPort Single View Secure KVM (CAC and non-CAC models) Function GCS1412TAA4C GCS1414TAA4C GCS1418TAA4C GCS1412TAA4 GCS1414TAA4 GCS1418TAA4 Computer Direct Connections Maximum Console Connections 1 Direct 1 Direct Port Selection Pushbutton, Remote Port Selector... -
Page 28: Specification - Displayport Dual View Secure Kvm
Specification - DisplayPort Dual View Secure KVM IOGEAR DisplayPort Dual View Secure KVM (CAC and non-CAC models) Function GCS1422TAA4C GCS1424TAA4C GCS1428TAA4C GCS1422TAA4 GCS1424TAA4 GCS1428TAA4 Computer Direct Connections Maximum Console Connections 1 Direct 1 Direct Port Selection Pushbutton, Remote Port Selector... -
Page 29: Specification - Hdmi Single View Secure Kvm
Specification - HDMI Single View Secure KVM IOGEAR HDMI Single View Secure KVM (CAC and non-CAC models) Function GCS1312TAA4C GCS1314TAA4C GCS1312TAA4 GCS1314TAA4 Computer Direct Connections Maximum Console Connections 1 Direct 1 Direct Port Selection Pushbutton, Remote Port Selector Pushbutton, Remote Port Selector... -
Page 30: Specification - Hdmi Dual View Secure Kvm
Specification - HDMI Dual View Secure KVM IOGEAR HDMI Dual View Secure KVM (CAC and non-CAC models) Function GCS1322TAA4C GCS1324TAA4C GCS1322TAA4 GCS1324TAA4 Computer Direct Connections Maximum Console Connections 1 Direct 1 Direct Port Selection Pushbutton, Remote Port Selector Pushbutton, Remote Port Selector... -
Page 31: Specification - Dvi Single View Secure Kvm
20.4cm x 4.4cm) 4.4cm) 6.55cm) 4.4cm) 4.4cm) 6.55cm) *IOGEAR Single / Dual View Dual-Link DVI Secure KVM Switches offer 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz video output on compatible HDMI- interfaced monitors and / or computers used with IOGEAR DVI-to-HDMI KVM cables... -
Page 32: Specification - Dvi Dual View Secure Kvm
20.4cm x 6.5cm) 6.5cm) 6.55cm) 6.5cm) 6.5cm) 6.55cm) *IOGEAR Single / Dual View Dual-Link DVI Secure KVM Switches offer 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz video output on compatible HDMI-interfaced monitors and / or computers and used with IOGEAR DVI-to-HDMI KVM cables... -
Page 33: Limited Warranty
This Secure KVM carries a 4 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please visit https://www.iogear.com/support/warranty Register your IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch online at https://www.iogear.com/register For further assistance with IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch series, please contact IOGEAR Technical Support department at GovSupport@iogear.com... - Page 34 NOTES:...
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