Attention Read the following sections before operating the Secure Switch. ▶ Important Message: The device is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug as safety. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
Configuration Requirements..........8 Overview Raritan Secure Switch series is NIAP-certified and compliant with NIAP PP 4.0 (Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Switch version 4.0) requirements, meeting the latest security requirements set by the U.S.
Features Features Benefits 2-, 4- or 8-ports Secure Switch Reduce the costs involved in controlling up to 8 computers while offering with or without CAC feature data isolation between shared peripherals and computers. Note: HDMI Secure KVM supports 2-, 4- or 8-port models. Superior ultra-high video Support the resolution up to 3840 x 2160 @30Hz (4K UHD) with crystal clear resolution -- up to 4K UHD...
Features Benefits Chassis intrusion detection If the cover is removed from the Secure Switch or Remote Port Selector (RSS4-WPS), the device becomes inoperable and front panel LEDs flash. • • When this occurs, contact Raritan Technical Support. Clear keyboard buffer on port Keyboard data buffer is automatically purged when switching between KVM switching ports.
• • Rear View Package Contents A Raritan Secure Switch package consists of: • • 1 Secure Switch • • 1 power cord • • 1 user guide • • 1 warranty card Note: Secure Switch KVM cables are NOT included with the Secure Switch. You must purchase them from Raritan separately.
Connected Computers or Servers The computers or servers to be connected to the Secure Switchusing standard cables must have the following ports and connectors. • • A DisplayPort or HDMI video output connector, depends on the selected models • • A USB Type A port for keyboard and mouse •...
Secure Switch Ports and Connectors The following diagrams illustrate the RSS4-104-DUAL model, a 4-port Dual Head USB HDMI Secure Switch which supports CAC. Front View No. Components Description The port LEDs, located on the front panel, indicate port selection or connection status.
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No. Components Description USB port for a USB Only a supported USB authentication device, such as a standard smart smart card reader card and CAC reader, can be connected to this port. or CAC reader • • A GREEN LED indicates a supported USB authentication device is connected.
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No. Components Description Note: For security purposes, the Secure Switch does not support wireless keyboards and non‑standard keyboards/ mice with integrated USB features. Besides, this product does NOT support some functions on the keyboard. For details, see: Using Qualified Peripheral Devices Only (on page 14).
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No. Components Description Pressing a Port Selection button brings together the keyboard, mouse, video, audio, and CAC reader focus to the computer attached to its corresponding port Port Selection buttons • • Note: All 8 buttons are functional when using an 8-port model. Only 1 and 2, or 1, 2, 3 and 4 are functional on 2- or 4-port models.
Note that the Secure Switch automatically disables some functions on the connected keyboard for security purposes. • Num Lock LED • • Caps Lock LED • • Scroll Lock LED • • Special multimedia keys • • • If connecting an unsupported mouse, the mouse will not function. No mouse cursor movement will be displayed on the screen.
• • Omnikey6121 • • SCM_SCR3310 • • CHERRY_ST-1044U • • ACS ACR38U-A1 • • ACS ACR38T-IBS-R • • InfoLink_IT100 Important: It is highly recommended that you install the proprietary driver of your card reader onto the computer(s), which is either shipped with the card reader or can be downloaded from the official website of the card reader's vendor.
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Important: You CANNOT mix digital and analog video on a single Secure Switch. Make sure all devices connected to Secure Switch are DP or HDMI-video-based devices. Read Secure Installation Guidelines (on page 16) before proceeding with the installation. ▶ To connect all equipment: 1.
Press and release a port-selection pushbutton to select the corresponding port where the desired computer is attached. For information on port IDs, see: Port ID Numbering (on page 20). To meet maximum security and channel isolation requirements, control of the keyboard, mouse, video, audio, and USB CAC reader will be switched together.
CAC LED The CAC LED is located on the front panel to indicate CAC reader selection or connection status. • • Green LED: A supported USB authentication device is connected. • • Red LED: The connected USB device is rejected, such as a USB thumb drive, USB camera, and so on. CAP: The LED is lit (Green) to indicate that Caps Lock Function has been turned on.
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