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USER GUIDE

The following steps are intended for the system administrator and operators (users). 

 

Note:

 Only one computer connected to port 1 is required for this operation.

CAC port Configuration is an optional feature, allowing registration of any USB peripheral to operate with the 

 

Secure KVM Switch. Only one peripheral can be registered and only the registered peripheral will operate with the Secure 
KVM Switch. By default, when no peripheral is registered, the Secure KVM Switch will operate with any Smart Card Reader. 

 

Configure the CAC Port via User Menu Options

1.  Open the Administration and Security Management Program.

2. 

Using the keyboard, press the Alt key twice and type “cnfg”.

3.  At this stage the mouse connected to the 

 

Secure KVM Switch will stop functioning.

4.  Enter the default username “user” and press Enter.
5.  Enter the default password “12345” and press Enter.

6. 

Select "Register New CAC Device" from the menu on your                                                                                                        

screen and press Enter.

7. 

Connect the peripheral device to be registered to 

 

the CAC USB port in the console side of the 

 

Secure KVM Switch and wait until 

 

the Secure KVM Switch is reading the new 

 

peripheral information. 

8. 

The Secure KVM Switch will list the information of 

 

the connected peripheral on the screen and buzz 3 times 

 

when registration is completed.

CAC (COMMON ACCESS CARD, SMART CARD READER) INSTALLATION

CAC PORT CONFIGURATION 

INSTALLATION

 

The following steps are intended for the system administrator or IT manager only. 

If you have the optional CAC ports there will be 2 ports on a 2-host-port Secure KVM Switch and 4 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 USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on a computer to its respective CAC USB ports on 

 

the Secure KVM Switch. Do not connect the USB cable if CAC functionality is not needed for that computer.

3.  Connect a CAC (smart card reader) to the CAC port in the user console interface.

4.  Power on the Secure KVM Switch by connecting a 12VDC power supply to the power connector, and then turn on all 

 

the computers.

5.  To disable CAC for any channel (all CAC ports are enabled as default), use the front panel buttons to switch the Secure 

KVM Switch to the channel whose CAC mode you wish to change. Once the channel is selected, the button LED for this 

specific channel should be on (CAC port enabled). Press and hold the button for 3 seconds until the button LED 

 

turns off. The CAC port is now disabled for this channel.

To enable CAC for any channel, use the front panel buttons to switch the Secure KVM Switch to the channel whose CAC 

mode you wish to change. Once the channel is selected, the button LED for this specific channel should be off 

 

(CAC port disabled). Press and hold the button for 3 seconds until the button LED turns on. The CAC port is now enabled 

for this channel. An active session on a computer is terminated upon removal of the CAC device.

 

 

Note:

 The open session will be immediately terminated upon the removal of the registered CAC device.

Figure 1-8 

Summary of Contents for KVS4-1002HV

Page 1: ... DP HDMI to HDMI KVM w audio NO CAC KVS4 1004HVX 4 Port SH Secure Pro DP HDMI to HDMI KVM w audio and CAC KVS4 2004HV 4 Port DH Secure Pro DP HDMI to HDMI KVM w audio NO CAC KVS4 2004HVX 4 Port DH Secure Pro DP HDMI to HDMI KVM w audio and CAC 1 2 3 4 ST1 ST2 KVS4 1004HVX 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 DP HDMI IN1 DP HDMI IN2...

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: ...ft USB Signal Type USB 1 1 and 1 0 Keyboard and Mouse only USB 2 0 for CAC connection Only in models with CAC KVS4 1002HV KVS4 2002HV 2 USB Type B Type B KVS4 1002HVX KVS4 2002HVX KVS4 1004HV KVS4 2004HV 4 USB Type B KVS4 1004HVX KVS4 2004HVX 8 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...

Page 4: ...een opened PROTECTED FIRMWARE The controller of the unit has a special protection feature that prevents reprogramming or reading the firmware HIGH ISOLATION ON USB CHANNELS Opto isolators are used in the unit to keep USB data paths electrically isolated from each other providing high isolation and preventing data leakage between ports SECURE EDID EMULATION The unit prevents unwanted and unsecure d...

Page 5: ...al 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 DisplayPort HDMI Audio out Analog amplified speakers Analog headphones Mouse Pointing Device Any wired mouse or trackball without i...

Page 6: ...witch 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 DP HDMI IN AUDIO OUT DP HDMI OUT USB IN USB OUT CAC IN CAC OUT AUDIO IN KVS4 1004HVX CON...

Page 7: ...orts on one row will be switched to the DP HDMI OUT of the same row 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 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 ...

Page 8: ...2 DP HDMI IN1 IN 2 IN 1 DP HDMI IN AUDIO OUT DP HDMI OUT USB IN USB OUT CAC IN CAC OUT AUDIO IN KVS4 2004HVX 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 DP HDMI IN1 A DP HDMI IN2 A DP HDMI IN3 A DP HDMI IN4 A DP HDMI OUT A DP HDMI IN1 B DP HDMI IN2 B DP HDMI IN3 B DP HDMI IN4 B DP HDMI OUT B Figure 1 6 KVS4 1002HVX Figure 1 7 KVS4 2004HVX...

Page 9: ...ent Tool to your PC from this link https www blackbox com NIAP3 documentation 8 Run the Administration and Security Management Tool executable file Initiate the session using the following steps in the Administration and Security Management Tool 1 Type alt alt c n f g on your keyboard 2 The mouse connected to the Secure KVM Switch will stop functioning and you will be prompted to Enter credential ...

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: ...istration 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 state Secure KV...

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: ...ial or cost of cover damages resulting from any 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 t...

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