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USER GUIDE

INSTALLATION

Single-Head Units: 

1. 

Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers.

2. 

Use a DVI cable to connect the DVI output port from each computer to the corresponding DVI-I IN ports of the unit.

3. 

Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on each computer to the respective USB ports of the unit.

4. 

Optionally connect a stereo audio cable (3.5mm to 3.5mm) to connect the audio output of the computers to the 

AUDIO IN ports of the unit.

5.  Connect a monitor to the DVI-I OUT console port of the unit using a DVI cable.

6. 

Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console ports.

7. 

Optionally connect stereo speakers to the AUDIO OUT port of the unit.

8. 

For models with CAC, optionally connect CAC (COMMON ACCESS CARD, SMART CARD READER) to the CAC port in 

the user console interface.

9. 

Finally, power on the Secure KVM Switch by connecting a 12VDC power supply to the power connector, and then 

turn on all the computers. 

Note:

 The computer connected to port 1 will always be selected by default after power up.

 

Note:

 You can connect up to 2 computers to the 2-port Secure KVM Switch and up to 4 computers to the 4-port 

Secure KVM Switch.

DVI-I IN

AUDIO OUT

DVI-I OUT

USB IN

USB OUT

AUDIO IN

KVS4-1004D

CONSOLE

12VDC

AUDIO

K/M

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

K/M

K/M

K/M

K/M

IN-1

IN-2

IN-3

IN-4

DVI-I

DVI-I

DVI-I

DVI-I

DVI-I OUT

IMPORTANT WARNINGS -  FOR SECURITY REASONS: 

• 

This product does not support wireless devices. Do not attempt to use a wireless keyboard or a wireless mouse with 

this product.

• 

This product does not support keyboards with integrated USB hubs or USB ports. Only use standard (HID) USB 

keyboards with this device.

•  This product does not support microphone audio input or line input.  Do not connect any microphones or headsets 

with microphones to this device.

• 

Connection of authentication devices (CAC) with external power sources is prohibited.

Figure 1-3: 

KVS4-1004D

Summary of Contents for KVS4-1002D

Page 1: ...008DX 8 Port SH Secure Pro DVI I KVM w audio and CAC KVS4 2008D 8 Port DH Secure Pro DVI I KVM w audio NO CAC KVS4 2008DX 8 Port DH Secure Pro DVI I KVM w audio and CAC KVS4 2004DX 1 2 3 4 ST1 ST2 CONSOLE 12VDC AUDIO K M AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO K M K M K M K M CAC CAC CAC CAC CAC IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 DVI I OUT A DVI I IN4 A DVI I IN3 A DVI I IN2 A DVI I IN1 A DVI I OUT B DVI I IN4 B DVI I IN3 B DVI...

Page 2: ...AR INSTALLATION CAC INSTALLATION COMMON ACCESS CARD SMART CARD READER CAC PORT CONFIGURATION AUDITING Dumping the Event Log via User Menu Options RESET Restore Factory Default LED s BEHAVIOR SYSTEM OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 3 4 4 4 5 10 10 11 11 12 13 13 13 14 ...

Page 3: ...d 1 0 Keyboard and Mouse only USB 2 0 for CAC connection Only in models with CAC Type B KVS4 1002D KVS4 2002D 2 USB Type B KVS4 1004D KVS4 2004D 4 USB Type B KVS4 2004DX KVS4 1008DX KVS4 2008D 8 USB Type B KVS4 2008DX 16 USB Type B User Console Interface 2 USB Type A for keyboard and mouse connection only 1 USB Type A for CAC connection only in models with CAC AUDIO Input 2 4 8 Connector Stereo 3 ...

Page 4: ... unit will become useless by shutting off connection with all attached PCs and peripherals disabling any functionality TAMPER EVIDENT SEAL The enclosure of the unit is protected with a tamper evident seal to provide a visual evidence if the unit has been opened PROTECTED FIRMWARE The controller of the unit has a special protection feature that prevents reprogramming or reading the firmware HIGH IS...

Page 5: ...ad without internal USB hub or composite device functions unless the connected device has at least one endpoint which is a keyboard or mouse HID class Display Display device e g monitor projector that uses an interface that is physically and logically compatible with the product ports DVI I Audio out Analog amplified speakers Analog headphones Mouse Pointing Device Any wired mouse or trackball wit...

Page 6: ... the Secure KVM Switch by connecting a 12VDC power supply to the power connector and then turn on all the computers Note The computer connected to port 1 will always be selected by default after power up Note You can connect up to 2 computers to the 2 port Secure KVM Switch and up to 4 computers to the 4 port Secure KVM Switch DVI I IN AUDIO OUT DVI I OUT USB IN USB OUT AUDIO IN KVS4 1004D CONSOLE...

Page 7: ...o USB console ports 7 Optionally connect stereo speakers to the AUDIO OUT port of the unit 8 Optionally connect CAC smart card reader to the CAC port in the user console interface 9 Power on the Secure KVM Switch by connecting a 12VDC power supply to the power connector and then turn on all the computers Note VGA to DVI adapter must be used if video input sources are analog Also if the monitors co...

Page 8: ...1 Figure 1 6 KVS4 1002D Figure 1 7 KVS4 1008DX DVI I IN AUDIO OUT DVI I OUT USB IN USB OUT AUDIO IN CAC IN CAC OUT KVS4 1008DX CAC K M AUDIO CAC K M AUDIO CAC K M AUDIO CAC K M AUDIO CAC K M AUDIO CAC K M AUDIO CAC K M AUDIO CAC K M AUDIO AUDIO DVI IN1 DVI IN2 DVI IN3 DVI IN4 DVI IN5 DVI IN6 DVI IN7 DVI IN8 DVI OUT K M CAC 12VDC CONSOLE IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8 ...

Page 9: ... flashing the EDID learn process is done If the Secure KVM Switch has more than one video board such as dual head and quad head models then the unit will continue to learn the EDIDs of the connected monitors and indicate the progress of the process by flashing the next port selection green and push button blue LEDs respectively The monitor must be connected to the video output connector located in...

Page 10: ... ports on a 4 host port Secure KVM Switch CAC connection to the computer requires a USB cable connection separate from the keyboard and mouse This allows the CAC to be connected independently from the keyboard and mouse It also allows the user to select whether CAC for a certain computer is supported or not 1 Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computer 2 Use a US...

Page 11: ...e 1 9 See Administration and Security Management Tool Guidance for detailed information AUDITING Dumping the Event Log via User Menu Options RESET Restore Factory Defaults The following steps are intended for the system administrator Note Only one computer connected to port 1 is required for this operation Restore Factory Defaults will reset all settings on the Secure KVM Switch to their original ...

Page 12: ...he Front Panel LEDs are flashing and the buzzer is beeping the Secure KVM Switch has been TAMPERED with and all functions are permanently disabled Please contact Black Box technical support at info blackbox com If all Front Panel LEDs are on and not flashing the POWER UP SELF TEST has failed and all functions are disabled Check if any of the front panel port selection buttons are jammed In this ca...

Page 13: ...omputer Replace the keyboard Check if the mouse is properly connected to the unit Try connecting the USB on the computer to a different port Make sure that the mouse works when directly connected to the computer Replace the mouse Check if all the audio cables are connected properly Connect the speakers directly to the computer to verify that the speakers and the computer audio are functioning prop...

Page 14: ... Any replacement product could be new or like new provided that it has functionality at least equal to that of the product being replaced Black Box limited warranty is valid in any country where the covered product is distributed by Black Box B Limitations of warranty To the extent allowed by local law neither Black Box nor its third party suppliers make any other warranty or condition of any kind...

Page 15: ...y errors in the product information or specifications set forth in this document and Black Box Corporation may revise this document at any time without notice TRADEMARKS Black Box and the Black Box logo type and mark are registered trademarks of BB Technologies Inc Any other trademarks mentioned in this document are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners COPYRIGHT 2022 BLACK BOX C...

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