Avocent SwitchView SC420 User 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 classification 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 specified in the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 [HSPD12].) Both
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 flash
drives, hard disk drives, cameras and printers) when switching data to the target.
Switchview SC420, SC440
and SC540 Switch Benefits
NIAP Certification.The SwitchView
SC420, SC440 and SC540 are in
process for NIAP Common Criteria
validation to EAL4+.
Software Security.U.S-designed
firmware allows only keyboard,
mouse and common access cards
(CAC) human interface devices
(HID) to switch to the target
computers. Devices considered
unsecure, such as flash drives or
other mass storage devices, cameras
and all other USB devices, are strictly
prohibited by the switch firmware.
Physical security:
a)àTamper-evident tape: A
visual indication of an attempt
to gain access to the internal
components of the switch
b)àChassis intrusion detection:
Prevents malicious tampering
with the switch. If the cover is
removed from the switch, the
switch becomes inoperable and
the LEDs flash
c)àLocked memory: Prevents
tampering and reprogramming of
the firmware
Secure channels:Two (SC420)
to four (SC440 & SC540) fully
secure channels isolated to 60db.
Safely switch between computers
operating at different classification
levels – without compromising
network security.
Clears buffer: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

Securit
y
User
SwitchView® SC 540 Switch
• CAC (Common Access Card)
reader support
• USB, dual head DVI-I, audio
CAC support allows desktop IT administrators to deploy a single CAC reader that can
be switched to all computers connected to the switch.
Avocent, the Avocent logo and SwitchView are registered trademarks of Avocent
Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other marks are the
property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2008. Avocent Corporation.
0908-SV420-DS-EN
Part Number Model Description
Ordering Details
SC420 SwitchView SC420 1x2 SwitchView SC switch, USB, DVI-I, audio
SC440 SwitchView SC440 1x4 SwitchView SC switch, USB, DVI-I, audio
SC540 SwitchView SC540 1x4 SwitchView SC switch, USB, dual head DVI-I, audio
Cables & Accessories
CBL0025 USB keyboard and mouse, and DVI-I video cable and audio - 6 ft for the SC4UAD/
SC420/SC440 switches
CBL0026 USB keyboard and mouse, and DVI-I video cable and audio - 12 ft for the SC4UAD/
SC420/SC440 switches
CBL0027 USB keyboard and mouse, and DVI-I video cable - 6 ft for the SC4UAD/SC420/
SC440 switches
CBL0028 USB keyboard and mouse, and DVI-I video cable - 12 ft for the SC4UAD/SC420/
SC440 switches
CBL0046 USB keyboard and mouse, and dual head DVI-I video cable and audio - 6 ft for the
SC540 switch
CBL0047 USB keyboard and mouse, and dual head DVI-I video cable and audio - 12 ft for the
SC540 switch
CBL0048 USB keyboard and mouse, and dual head DVI-I video cable - 6 ft for the SC540
switch
CBL0049 USB keyboard and mouse, and dual head DVI-I video cable - 12 ft for the SC540
switch
VAD-27 Male DVI-I to Female HD15 VGA video adapter (console)
VAD-28 Female DVI-I to Male HD15 VGA video adapter (computer)
VAD-31 Dual link DVI-I to DVI-D adapter
Specifications
SWITCHVIEW SC420/440
Mechanical
Height: 1.875” (4.76 cm)
Width: 10.375” (26.35 cm)
Depth: 7.19” (18.26 cm)
Weight: 3.2 lbs. (1.45 Kg)
SWITCHVIEW SC540
Mechanical
Height: 2.563” (6.51 cm)
Width: 10.375” (26.35 cm)
Depth: 7.19” (18.26 cm)
Weight: 4.0 lbs. (1.8 Kg)
Environmental
Operating Temperature: 41 to 104 F (5
to 40 C)
Storage Temperature: -4 to 122 F (-20
to 50 C)
Power
Operating Voltage: 100-240 VAC
Power Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Input: 30 W
Supported Hardware
Computers: IBM, Sun, Mac, PC/AT, USB
and 100%compatibles
Monitors: VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA,
UXGA, QXGA, WVGA, WSVGA, WXGA,
WSXGA, WUXGA, WQXGA, and HDTV
Peripherals: USB keyboard, USB mouse,
USB CCID Smart Card reader or CAC
reader and IntelliMouse® (USB only)
Standards
Approved Agency: C-TICK, cUL,
ICES-003, Class A, CE3 , VCCI Class
A, UL, FCC Class A, CE, Solaris Ready,
in process for NIAP Common Criteria
EAL4 PLUS
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