Single/Dual View Secure KVM Switch User Manual 2/4/8-Port USB DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort GCS1212TAA3 – GCS1214TAA3 – GCS1218TAA3 – GCS1222TAA3 – GCS1224TAA3 – GCS1228TAA3 GCS1312TAA3 – GCS1314TAA3 – GCS1318TAA3 – GCS1322TAA3 – GCS1324TAA3 – GCS1328TAA3 GCS1412TAA3 – GCS1414TAA3 – GCS1418TAA3 – GCS1422TAA3 – GCS1424TAA3 – GCS1428TAA3 www.iogear.
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Table of Contents FCC Information 4 User Notice 5 Package Content 6 About This Manual 7 Chapter 1 - Introduction 8 Features 9 Requirements 10 Operating Systems 11 Overview 12 Chapter 2 - Hardware Setup 16 Chapter 3 - Operation 22 Appendix 25 Specification DisplayPort Single View Secure KVM 26 DisplayPort Dual View Secure KVM 27 HDMI Single View Secure KVM 28 HDMI Dual View Secure KVM 29 DVI Single View Secure KVM 30 DVI Dual View Secure KVM 31 Limited Warranty 32 3
FCC Information FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital service, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
User Notice User Information All information, documentation, and specifications contained in this manual are subject to change without prior notification by the manufacturer. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties as to merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any of the manufacturer’s software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is.
Package Content IOGEAR Secure KVM package consists of: 1 x IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch 1 x Power Cord 1 x User Manual* Please check to make sure that all of the components are present and are in good order. Please contact your dealer if anything was missing or damaged in shipping. Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully to prevent any damage to the switch or to any other devices on IOGEAR Secure KVM installation.
About This Manual This User Manual is intended for System Administrators and end users Please read this user manual thoroughly to help you get the most from your IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch system. This manual covers all aspects of installation, configuration, and operation. An overview of the information found in the manual is provided below.
Chapter 1 - Introduction The IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch series is NIAP-certified and compliant with NIAP PP 3.0 (Protection Profile for Peripheral Sharing Switch version 3.0) requirements, satisfying the latest security requisites set by the U.S. Department of Defense for peripheral sharing switches. Compliance ensures maximum information security while sharing a single set of HIDs (keyboards, mice, speakers, and CAC Readers) between multiple computers. Conformity with Protection Profile v3.
Features Features Benefits 2/4/8-Port USB DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort Single/Dual View Secure KVM Switch Reduces the costs involved in controlling up to 8 Single/Dual View computers while offering data isolation between shared peripherals and computers Superior ultra-high video resolution- up to 4K UHD (3840 × 2160 @30Hz)* Supports resolution up to 3840 x 2160@30Hz* with crystal clear image quality Video DynaSyncTM – exclusive IOGEAR technology IOGEAR Video DynaSyncTM eliminates boot-up display problems and
Requirements Console • DVI (for DVI-interfaced Secure KVM) or HDMI (for HDMI and DisplayPort-interfaced Secure KVM) monitor capable of the highest resolution that will be used on any computer in the installation • Standard wired USB mouse • Standard wired USB keyboard • Standard wired PS/2 mouse (Optional) • Standard wired PS/2 keyboard (Optional) • Speaker (Optional) • USB Smart card or CAC (Common Access Card) reader (Optional) Computers • • • • a DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort Video output connector a USB Type A
Operating Systems Suggested operating systems are shown in the table, below: OS Version Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10 Linux UNIX Novell RedHat 6.0 and higher SuSE 8.2 and higher Mandriva (Mandrake) 9.0 and higher AIX 4.3 and higher FreeBSD 3.51 and higher Sun Solaris 9 and higher Netware 5.0 and higher Mac OS 9 and higher DOS 6.2 and higher Note: Supports Linux Kernel 2.
Overview Front View GCS1228TAA3 2 8-Port Dual View Dual-Link DVI GCS1228TAA3 CAC ON LINE SELECTED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CAC READER RESET 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 GCS1312TAA3 2 CAC 2-Port HDMI ON LINE SELECTED GCS1312TAA3 CAC READER 1 A 5 6 7 CAC READER 1 A 5 6 7 RESET 1 3 4 8 9 8 9 GCS1414TAA3 2 CAC ON LINE SELECTED RESET 1 12 3 4
Overview Rear View GCS1228TAA3 10 11 15 16 17 18 POWER CAC CONSOLE CAC CPU 8 CAC CAC CPU 6 CPU 7 CAC CPU 5 CPU 4 CAC CAC CPU 2 CPU 3 CAC CPU 1 100-240V~, 1A, 50-60Hz 12 13 19 14 GCS1312TAA3 10 11 15 16 17 18 CAC CPU 2 CONSOLE 12 CAC CPU 1 POWER 13 100-240V~ ,1A , 50-60 Hz 19 14 GCS1414TAA3 10 11 15 16 17 18 CAC CONSOLE 12 CPU 4 CAC CAC CPU 3 CPU 2 13 14 CAC CPU 1 POWER 100-240V~ ,1A , 50-60 Hz 19 Note: 1. 2. 3.
Overview No. Component 1 Port Selection Pushbuttons Pressing a Port Selection Pushbutton brings together the Keyboard, Mouse, Video, Audio, and CAC reader focus to the computer attached to the corresponding port Description 2 Port and CAC LEDs The Port/CAC LEDs located on front panel are to indicate Port/CAC reader selection or connection status.
Overview 9 Power LED Power LED lights blue to indicate that the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch is powered on 10 USB Console Ports Wired USB keyboard and mouse are connected into these ports. The USB console keyboard port (lower port) and mouse port (upper port) are only compatible with standard wired USB keyboards/mice Note: 1. The console USB keyboard and mouse ports are interchangeable. User can connect a keyboard to the mouse port and vice versa.
Chapter 2 - Hardware Setup Before You Begin Tamper-evident seal If the tamper-evident seals are missing or peeled, avoid using the product and contact your IOGEAR dealer. If all front panel LEDs (except for Power LED) flash continuously or the switch’s enclosure appears to be breached, avoid using this product and contact your IOGEAR dealer. Tampering prevention and detection 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Hardware Setup 8. For security, do not use any USB CAC authentication device or other peripherals that adopt an external power source. 9. Always use qualified monitor(s). Non-qualified monitors will be rejected. 10. Do not use wireless video transmitters or any docking device. 11. Do not connect any Thunderbolt device to IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch. Secure Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Hardware Setup Stacking IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch features a rugged, metal enclosure which provides stability and allows the unit to be stacked on a desktop. The unit can be placed on any leveled surface that can safely support its weight and the weight of the attached cables.
Hardware Setup Note: 1. 2. 3. 3. When the IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch is powered on, the Video LED lights green indicating that the video connection is established. The Video LED flashes when non-qualified monitors are connected Due to security policy, IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch does not support monitor hotswap. If you would like to change the console monitor, you must first power off the entire installation. Connected monitors will be filtered when IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch is powered on.
Hardware Setup 5. With the other end of the KVM cable set, connect the USB, video, and speaker cables into their respective ports on the computers. Note: 1. 2. 3. 6. On Dual View (dual display) KVM installation, please verify that the second Video connection is in the same KVM Port sockets as the first Video connection (all in Port 1, all in Port 2, etc.
Hardware Setup Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CAC READER 1 A RE SET 3 6 Rear View 1 or 8 CPU 8 CPU 7 CPU 6 CPU 5 CPU 4 CPU 3 CPU 2 CPU 1 4 7 2 5 21
Chapter 3 - Operation Powering On When powering on, resetting, or power cycling IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch, the switch will perform a self-test to check the unit’s integrity and security functions. During the self-test ❒❒ All Port and CAC LEDs will turn ON and then OFF ❒❒ The KVM focus will be switched to Port 1 when the self-test completes successfully (Port 1 LED lights bright orange) Self-test failure In case of a self-test failure, IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch becomes inoperable.
Operation LED Display In addition to the Power LED, IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch has Port LEDs (Online and Selected), keyboard lock (Num Lock / Caps Lock / Scroll Lock) LEDs and CAC LEDs that are built into the front panel to indicate Port / Keyboard / CAC reader operating status. A Video LED is located on rear panel to indicate the operating status of the video connection. These LEDs also serve as the alarm notification for KVM security issues.
Operation Chassis Intrusion Detection The IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch will become inoperable and the Front Panel LEDs (except for the Power LED) will flash constantly when a chassis intrusion, such as the cover being removed, is detected. This is to prevent malicious tampering with IOGEAR Secure KVM Switch. The Intrusion Detection is an active always-on function.
Appendix Safety Instructions General ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ ❒❒ This product is for indoor use only Read all of these instructions. Save them for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the device Do not place the device on any unstable surface (cart, stand, table, etc.).
Specification - DisplayPort Single View Secure KVM IOGEAR DisplayPort Single View Secure KVM Function Computer Connections GCS1412TAA3 GCS1414TAA3 GCS1418TAA3 Direct 2 4 8 Maximum 2 4 8 Console Connections 1 Direct Port Selection Connectors Pushbutton Console Ports KVM Ports Switches LEDs Emulation Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) 1 x USB Type A Female (2/4-Port Black; 8-Port White) Video 1 x HDMI 1.
Specification - DisplayPort Dual View Secure KVM IOGEAR DisplayPort Dual View Secure KVM Function Computer Connections GCS1422TAA3 GCS1424TAA3 GCS1428TAA3 Direct 2 4 8 Maximum 2 4 8 Console Connections 1 Direct Port Selection Connectors Pushbutton Console Ports KVM Ports Switches LEDs Emulation Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) 1 x USB Type A Female (2/4-Port Black; 8-Port White) Video 2 x HDMI 1.
Specification - HDMI Single View Secure KVM IOGEAR HDMI Single View Secure KVM Function Computer Connections GCS1312TAA3 GCS1314TAA3 GCS1318TAA3 Direct 2 4 8 Maximum 2 4 8 Console Connections 1 Direct Port Selection Connectors Pushbutton Console Ports KVM Ports Switches LEDs Emulation Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) 1 x USB Type A Female (2/4-Port Black; 8-Port White) Video 1 x HDMI 1.
Specification - HDMI Dual View Secure KVM IOGEAR HDMI Dual View Secure KVM Function Computer Connections GCS1322TAA3 GCS1324TAA3 GCS1328TAA3 Direct 2 4 8 Maximum 2 4 8 Console Connections 1 Direct Port Selection Connectors Pushbutton Console Ports KVM Ports Switches LEDs Emulation Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) 1 x USB Type A Female (2/4-Port Black; 8-Port White) Video 2 x HDMI 1.
Specification - DVI Single View Secure KVM IOGEAR DVI Single View Secure KVM Function Computer Connections GCS1212TAA3 GCS1214TAA3 GCS1218TAA3 Direct 2 4 8 Maximum 2 4 8 Console Connections 1 Direct Port Selection Connectors Pushbutton Console Ports KVM Ports Switches LEDs Emulation Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) 1 x USB Type A Female (2/4-Port Black; 8-Port White) Video 1 x DVI-I Dual-Link Female (White) Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green) 1 x USB Type A Female (2/
Specification - DVI Dual View Secure KVM IOGEAR DVI Dual View Secure KVM Function Computer Connections GCS1222TAA3 GCS1224TAA3 GCS1228TAA3 Direct 2 4 8 Maximum 2 4 8 Console Connections 1 Direct Port Selection Connectors Pushbutton Console Ports KVM Ports Switches LEDs Emulation Keyboard 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Purple) 1 x USB Type A Female (2/4-Port Black; 8-Port White) Video 2 x DVI-I Dual-Link Female (White) Mouse 1 x 6-pin Mini-DIN Female (Green) 1 x USB Type A Female (2/4-Po
Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
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