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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 DVII 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. 

Optionally connect CAC (COMMON ACCESS CARD, SMART CARD READER) to the CAC port in the user console 

interface. For models with CAC.

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.

USB IN

USB OUT

AUDIO IN

DVI-I OUT

CAC IN

CAC OUT

DVI-I IN

AUDIO OUT

SS4P-SH-DVI-UCAC

1

2

3

4

4 PORT DVI-I W/ AUDIO AND CAC

SECURE KVM SWITCH

SS4P-SH-DVI-UCAC

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 6-1: 

SS4P-SH-DVI-UCAC

Summary of Contents for SI1P-SH-DVI-UCAC

Page 1: ...io SS4P DH DVI U 4 Port Secure Dual Head DVI I KVM Switch with Audio SS4P SH DVI UCAC 4 Port Secure DVI I KVM Switch with Audio and CAC Support SS4P DH DVI UCAC 4 Port Secure Dual Head DVI I KVM Switch with Audio and CAC Support SS4P QH DVI UCAC 4 Port Secure Quad Head DVI I KVM Switch with Audio and CAC Support CONSOLE 12VDC2 0A Audio K M Audio K M Audio K M IN 4 IN 3 Audio K M Audio K M CAC CAC ...

Page 2: ...NT AND REAR 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 11 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 15 ...

Page 3: ...th Up to 20 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 Type B SI1P SH DVI UCAC SS2P SH DVI U SS2P DH DVI U 2 USB Type B SS2P SH DVI UCAC SS2P DH DVI UCAC SS4P DH DVI U SS4P DH DVI U 4 USB Type B SS4P SH DVI UCAC SS4P DH DVI UCAC SS4P QH DVI UCAC 8 USB Type B User Console Interface 2 USB Type A for keyboard and mouse connection only...

Page 4: ...sh rapidly and the 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 th...

Page 5: ... Port Authorized Devices Keyboard Wired keyboard and keypad 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 KVM KM extender Audio out Analog amplified speakers Analog headphones Digital audio appliance Mouse Pointing Device Any wired mouse or trackball without internal USB hub or composite device fu...

Page 6: ... 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 USB IN USB OUT AUDIO IN DVI I OUT CAC IN CAC OUT DVI I IN AUDI...

Page 7: ... 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 all the computers Note VGA to DVI adapter must be used if video input sources are analog Also if the moni...

Page 8: ...T DVI I IN AUDIO OUT 4 PORT DVI I W AUDIO AND CAC SECURE KVM SWITCH SS4P QH DVI UCAC 1 2 3 4 Figure 8 1 SS4P QH DVI UCAC Figure 8 2 SS2P SH DVI UCAC SS2P SH DVI UCAC USB IN USB OUT AUDIO IN DVI I OUT CAC IN CAC OUT DVI I IN AUDIO OUT 1 2 2 PORT DVI I W AUDIO AND CAC SECURE KVM SWITCH SS2P SH DVI UCAC ...

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: ...ol of selected channels is available as an additional method to switch the connected computer 4 Figure 10 1 below shows how this functionality works 5 For more information about how to configure this functionality refer to the KM guide Figure 10 1 Cursor Auto switch from 4 to 1 Auto switch from 1 to 2 Auto switch from 2 to 3 Auto switch from 3 to 4 Monitor 4 Monitor 3 Monitor 2 Monitor 1 MULTI HEA...

Page 11: ...rns off The CAC port is now disabled for this channel 6 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 t...

Page 12: ... by selecting option 5 in the menu Shown in Figure 12 1 See Administration and Security Management Tool Guidance for detailed information See Administration and Security Management Tool Guidance for detailed information 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 sett...

Page 13: ... Front Panel LED s are flashing and the buzzer is beeping the Secure KM 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 LED s 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 cas...

Page 14: ...ks when directly connected to the computer 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 ...

Page 15: ... 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 16: ...tness for particular purpose Black Box will not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this material No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated into another language without prior written consent from Black Box Inc 20180411 Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15...

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