Before Installation
Unpacking the Product
Before opening the product sealed packaging inspect the seal
condition to assure that product was not accessed or tampered
during delivery. If packaging seal looks suspicious contact HSL
support team and do not use the product.
After seal removal inspect packaging content to verify that required
components included. See packaging content list in page 4 above.
After the Secure KVM Switch removed from its packaging materials
carefully inspect the tampering-evident label to assure that product
is properly sealed. If the label is damaged or missing contact HSL
support and do not use that product.
Where to locate the Switch?
Product must be located in a secure and well protected
environment to prevent potential attacker access.
If longer set of cables or if a Secure Fiber Extender (RFE) are used,
KVM Switch may be remotely located in a locked down facility to
prevent unauthorized users access.
Consider the following when deciding where to place the Switch:
User access to the front panel push-buttons (not needed if
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keyboard shortcut is used to switch channels).
Keyboard and mouse cables length. Cables typically may be
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extended to a distance of 4 meters.
Display cable length. Typically may be extended to around
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10 meters without video quality degradation (still depends
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on display and cables quality and must be tested prior to
fixed installation).
The location of the computers in relation to the switch and
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the length of available KVM cables (typically 1.8 m)
Note: Due to USB and DVI signal limitations, the cable length cannot
exceed 4.6 m (15 feet).
Warning: Avoid placing cables near fluorescent lights, air-
conditioning equipment, RF equipment or machines that create
electrical noise (e.g., vacuum cleaners).
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