Avocent SC420 - Manual

Proven and Secure Access for Any Environment
The Avocent SwitchView SC420, SC440 and SC540 KVM switch series offers proven,
secure access for any desktop environment where security is mandatory. With USB Common
Access Card (CAC) reader support, three levels of physical security, and controlled USB
connectivity, you can consolidate multiple workstations of varying security classifi cation levels
with one keyboard, monitor and mouse without compromising network security. Dual link
video offers uncompromising video quality up to 2560 x 1600 @ 60 Hz. Dual head video
(SC540 only) supports the most demanding workstation requirements.
The SwitchView SC420, SC440 and SC540 switches allow desktop IT administrators to
deploy a single CAC reader that will switch to all computers connected to the switch. (CAC
support is required for all government employees attempting to log in to government systems
and is specifi ed in the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 [HSPD12].) These
switches include three layers of tamper-proof hardware security at the desktop. In addition,
SwitchView SC420, SC440 and SC540 switches ensure that only USB human interface
devices (HID’s) function on target computers by constantly monitoring all devices attached
to the console ports. These switches ignore communication from non-HID’s (such as fl ash
drives, hard disk drives, cameras and printers) when switching data to the target.
Switchview SC420, SC440
and SC540 Switch Benefi ts
NIAP Certifi cation. ƒ The SwitchView
SC420, SC440 and SC540 are in
process for NIAP Common Criteria
validation to EAL4+.
Software Security. ƒ U.S-designed
fi rmware allows only keyboard,
mouse and common access cards
(CAC) human interface devices
(HID) to switch to the target
computers. Devices considered
unsecure, such as fl ash drives or
other mass storage devices, cameras
and all other USB devices, are strictly
prohibited by the switch fi rmware.
Physical security: ƒ
a) à Tamper-evident tape: A
visual indication of an attempt
to gain access to the internal
components of the switch
b) à Chassis intrusion detection:
Prevents malicious tampering
with the switch. If the cover is
removed from the switch, the
switch becomes inoperable and
the LEDs fl ash
c) à Locked memory: Prevents
tampering and reprogramming of
the fi rmware
Secure channels: ƒ Two (SC420)
to four (SC440 & SC540) fully
secure channels isolated to 60db.
Safely switch between computers
operating at different classifi cation
levels – without compromising
network security.
Clears buffer: ƒ Automatically clears
the keyboard buffer immediately
after data is transmitted through
the switch, so no data is ever left
in the switch.
SwitchView SC420, SC440 and SC540 switching solutions provide
three layers of tamper-proof hardware security and CAC support
at the desktop
SwitchView ® SC420, SC440 and SC540 Enhance Security at the Desktop