AdderView Secure User Guide } AVSV1002 (2 port) AVSV1004 (4 port) AVSC1102 (2 port) AVSC1104 (4 port) ADDERVIEW SECURE www.adder.
Contents Locations.....................................................................................10 Cabling recommendations.........................................................10 Tamper-evident seals.................................................................10 Links overview............................................................................10 Mounting....................................................................................11 Making connections............................
Prior to use, a prospective user of the product should ensure that individuals with the appropriate authority implement the following objectives in the environment where the product is to be used: • The operational environment procedures must ensure that all users are duly authorized and possess the necessary privileges to access the information transferred via the product. This should be implemented physically and in terms of supporting IT infrastructure.
Welcome The switching section is hard wired to allow only one channel to be selected at any time. Common keyboard, mouse and video monitor are able to access multiple high security computers/networks, safe in the knowledge that data will not be transferred from one to another, either by user error or subversive attack.
Model features USB or PS/2 computer connections Tamper protection Secure DDC EDID strategy ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü Smartcard reader support Combined keyboard/smartcard reader support Advanced tamper protection / reporting Authentication function Single key per port for selection Enhanced 4-port AVSC1104-XX Heavy shielding for low emissions Enhanced 2-port AVSC1102-XX High port-to-port crosstalk isolation
AdderView Secure - front and rear layout Secure and shielded casing The casing is shielded to reduce electromagnetic emissions to an absolute minimum, access apertures are minimized and vital access screws have tamper-evident seals. ADDERVIEW SECURE www.adder.com Switching is controlled solely by the clearly labeled front panel buttons Each selected channel is represented by an individually colored indicator to provide additional visual feedback.
Devices used with the AdderView Secure Keyboard devices Although pointing devices don’t generally process confidential data and are therefore considered to pose a lower risk, you should ensure that the mouse used with the switch is approved against the security policy of your organization and plugged directly into the switch’s USB mouse port with no adapters or converters. The mouse is powered down and reset at every switchover to clear stored states. OR US LY E LY CO NS OL E 5V 2.
INDO NS OL Smartcard access required?: Use cable set: ü Smartcard access required?: Use cable set: û VSCD6 OR US CO When using enhanced models, if smartcard capabilities are not required for a particular computer, then use a non-smartcard cable (without the yellow smartcard connector). This will ensure that the computer does not see any smartcard reader function as all the smartcard functionality is presented to the computer on the yellow USB connector only.
INDO OR US CO NS OL E ON LY E CO NS OL E 5V 2.5 Note: Standard models of the switch (AVSV1002-XX and AVSV1004-XX) also have a smartcard USB socket at the rear panel (labeled ), however, it is not functional on these models. A A combined keyboard/smartcard reader (and smartcards), used with enhanced models of the switch (AVSC1102-XX and AVSC1104-XX), must be approved against the security policy of your organization.
Shielded link cable (VGA, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse) Part code: VSCD5 (length 1.8m/6ft) Shielded link cable (VGA, USB keyboard/mouse, USB card reader) Part code: VSCD6 (length 1.8m/6ft) AD D SE ERVI CU EW RE AdderView Secure (four port model shown) Additional items Standard items ww w.a dde r. 5V, 2.5A Power supply plus country-specific mains cable Rack brackets Including four screws Shielded link cable (VGA only) Part code: VSCD9 (length 1.
Installation The special cables available for connections to each system are carefully constructed with braid and foil to provide excellent screening against signal emissions that could otherwise be eavesdropped. A similarly constructed cable is also available for the monitor connection (VSCD9). The special cables already have ferrite cores fitted to assist with signal suppression.
Mounting RU SE ON LY 3 CO NS OO IND The AdderView Secure unit offers two main mounting methods: • Supplied four self-adhesive rubber feet • Optional rack brackets 11
Making connections CO 3 Attach the connectors at the other end of the link cable to the appropriate ports of the computer, i.e. VGA video, USB (or PS/2 keyboard and mouse) and the smart card reader, if used - see below. IMPORTANT: If only certain computers require the use of the smart card reader, for those systems use a link cable that has only one USB connector do not leave a spare USB link unconnected.
NS OL E Note: The use of EDID information (automatically provided by the video display) could cause issues in certain high security installations - please see the Video display (EDID) information section for further details). CO To connect a display monitor 1 Wherever possible, ensure that power is disconnected from the unit and the host computer(s) to be connected.
AdderView Secure unit response Connected EDID information is harvested from the connected video display during unit power on and written to all computer port memories. Not connected Unit retains the EDID information that is already held in the port memories and continues to present them to the attached computers. No new EDID information can be sought from the currently connected video display.
Connection to power supply To connect the power supply 1 Attach the output connector of the power supply (country specific power supplies are available) to the socket located in the centre of the rear panel. NS OL Important: Please read and adhere to the electrical safety information given within the Safety information section of this guide. In particular, do not use an unearthed power socket or extension cable. E 5V 2.
Operation The security indicators The front panel includes five indicators that are dedicated to the AdderView Secure’s internal security system. ADDERVIEW SECURE www.adder.com Note: Although anti-subversion monitoring continues to take place while the unit is powered down, indications are only given once power is reapplied.
Key Display 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 If you make a mistake when entering • If you press an incorrect key, press the Esc key to start the same code again. • While entering a code, if you do not press a key for 30 seconds, the unit will timeout and you will need to begin whole process again.
To use the smart card reader 1 Align your smart card correctly with the reader slot. 2 Press the required channel select button (if the required channel is not already selected). 3 Follow the on screen instructions issued by the selected computer. Your AdderView Secure unit can be attached to an optional smart card reader that allows you to insert your security card for authorization.
Further information Microprocessor malfunction or unanticipated software bugs causing data to flow between ports. Unidirectional data flow is enforced by hardware “data diodes” so data isolation doesn’t rely on software integrity. Subversive snooping by means of detecting electromagnetic radiation emitted from the equipment. Carefully shielded metal case with dual shielding in critical areas. Detection of signals on one computer by monitoring for crosstalk (leakage) signals on another computer.
Channel switching is controlled by the front panel buttons only with all keyboard hotkey or mouse switching capabilities removed from the design. Forced malfunctions due to overloaded signalling. Data transfer by means of common storage. USB ports support keyboard and mouse (and optional card reader) connections only. The product does not enable a USB memory stick or disk drive to be shared between computers.
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Radio Frequency Energy All interface cables used with this equipment must be shielded in order to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
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