Introduction WELCOME Free-Flow Thank you for choosing the ADDERView™ AVS-4128 secure switch for sharing single or To simplify switching the keyboard and dual head video, USB keyboard and mouse, plus analog audio between up to eight host mouse between the hosts currently computers spanning multiple security classification levels.
TAMPER-EVIDENT LABELS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The secure switch models and also the smart card reader use holographic tamper Approvals / Compliance evident labels to provide visual indications in case of an enclosure intrusion attempt. CE, FCC class A, TUV US & Canada When opening product packaging inspect the tampering evident labels.
SUPPLIED ITEMS Universal power adapter with locking connector AVS-4128 D I O Information wallet containing: Four self-adhesive rubber feet Quick start guide Safety document USB type A to type A cable for use with external configuration tools (future use)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS 19” rack-mount kit Part number: RMK14 HDMI to HDMI video cable 2m Part number: VSCD15 Audio cable 2m USB cable 2m (type A to B) DisplayPort to DisplayPort (3.5mm stereo jacks) Part number: VSC24 video link cable 2m Part number: VSC22 Part number: VSCD10a...
Installation CONNECTIONS All connections are made at the rear panel. Use only approved Suitable for installation in Information Technology Rooms in accordance with Article 645 of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 75. shielded cables, particularly for the video connections. Ensure that all connections are made before applying power.
Computer connections The secure switch has eight computer ports, each of which consists of: one video link, a USB link and an audio connection. The switch supports alternative ways of connecting and configuring computers and peripherals to allow slightly different modes of operation. See “Appendix B - Alternative layouts”...
Console connections The video display(s), keyboard, mouse and speakers are attached to the various connectors on the rear panel that constitute the console port. The switch supports alternative ways of connecting and configuring computers and peripherals to allow slightly different modes of operation. See “Appendix B - Alternative layouts”...
Power connection IMPORTANT: Ensure that the video displays connected to the secure switch are powered on before applying power to the secure switch itself. The supplied power adapter uses a locking-type plug to help prevent accidental disconnection from the secure switch; please follow the instructions below when disconnecting the power adapter.
Configuration Terminal mode map The secure switch has an internal Terminal Mode, which requires you to run a text editor application (such as Windows Notepad, Word, etc.) on the computer that is connected This map shows the top level options (0 to 9) and the second level options within each to channel 1.
Creating a new admin account Changing channel button indicator colors Each switch can have up to nine admin accounts in addition to the default account. You On the front panel there is a numbered button for every channel and each button has can create a new admin account at any time.
Performing a factory reset Channel names and security levels A factory reset will return most configuration options to their default settings. The The front panel display screen clearly shows the currently selected channel number and default admin account will not be affected and neither will the contents of any logs. name for the primary and secondary video displays, plus the audio channel source and hold status source.
Operation Free-Flow Adder Free-Flow allows you to automatically switch between host computers simply by moving the mouse across the edge of the screen. When enabled, keyboard and mouse focus follows the mouse as it moves across monitor edges. You’ll notice that the...
Audio hold Channel indications This front panel button (also replicated on the optional remote You can optionally assign indicator colors to each computer channel so that each front control unit) allows you to take the audio output from one computer panel button illuminates accordingly.
If you are still experiencing problems after checking the information contained within this • Getting assistance - see right guide, then please refer to the Support section of our website: • Appendix A - Configuration menu items www.adder.com • Appendix B - Alternative layouts • Appendix C...
3 – upload configuration from the host option 2 (above), which will then be reported to the connected computers at each Reserved for Adder Support use only - Opens channels for kmc tool to upload a new power up or by using option 5 (below).
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configure sc - continued account management - [option 4 from the top level menu] These options relate to the admin accounts and their passwords. 7- fp configuration 1 – change password 1 – upload fp configuration from a host Allows you to change the access password for any admin account.
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configure peripheral devices - [option 7 from the top level menu] These options relate to connected peripheral devices. Changes to these settings require up to ten seconds to become active. 1 – toggle touch screen support Enable support for touch screen input devices. These must adhere to the Microsoft Digitizer standard.
To configure this layout Other bespoke layouts can be created for you by Adder Professional Services on request. Use the following keypress sequence: • Left Ctrl then Left Ctrl then F11 then F2...
Eight single-head hosts with additional fixed display Four-host dual-head layout This layout is particularly useful if an operator This layout allows you to control up to four host needs to continually monitor a critical source computers and view their video outputs on dual while also switching between other host displays.
Appendix C - Hotkey commands This section provides a summary of hotkey commands used on the secure switch. In each case, press and release the listed keyboard buttons in the order shown. Notes: • No distinction is made between upper and lower case characters. •...
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