Belkin F1DN002R User manual

SECURE DESKTOP
CONTROLLER UNIT (DCU)

THE PROBLEM
How can a user be extended
from his secure KVM?

THE CHALLENGE
Simple desktop appliance
to control a Secure KVM

1 2 3 4 KVM Switch
Computers
User’s desktop
Computer Room
DCU
Audio Mouse
Keyboard
Display
CAC Reader
4
3
2
1
F1DN002R
Channel
CAC
1 Internet
2 Secure AF
3 Classified ERP
4 Navy OP
CAC
THE BELKIN SECURE DESKTOP CONTROLLER UNIT (DCU)
Simple remote control device
for Belkin Secure KVM and KM

THE BELKIN SOLUTION
Belkin Secure DCU (F1DN002R and F1DN003R)
• Remote Control of a Secure KVM and KM
• Clearly show the active computer
• Easily switch between channels
F1DN002R F1DN003R

BELKIN SECURE KVM SWITCHES
The Belkin Secure DCU is a remote control device used in conjunction with Belkin Secure KVM
and KM Switches. Belkin Secure DCU models F1DN002R can connect to Belkin Secure KVM
and KM Switches with up to four channels, and model F1DN003R can also connect to KVMs
with 8 or 16 channels.
Every Belkin Secure DCU connects to the clearly labeled DCU port on the back of the Secure KVM.
DCU Model F1DN002R
F1DN104P
DCU Port
DCU Port
F1DN108C
DCU Model F1DN003R
DCU Port
DCU Port

REMOTE CONTROL OF KVM
Problem:
• Operator may tamper with KVM, computer or network connections
• Desktop is cluttered with many appliances
Solution:
• Distance Secure KVM from computer users
• Separate working environment from computers
and communication
• De-clutter the working environment to optimize operator efficiency
• Concentrate computing resources in a protected environment, away from tampering, physical
damage or harsh environments

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Problem:
• Hard to identify the active computer on a KVM
• Easy to confuse separate working environments
Solution:
• Programmable easy to read text
and color indicates currently active
connected computer

IDENTIFY COMPUTER RESOURCES
Problem:
• Operator is confused by up to 16 connected computers
• Same user can access secure and unsecure networks
Solution:
• Configure custom name and color
for each computer resource
• Secure KVM separates secure
and unsecure networks
Computers
Computer Room
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KVM Switch
User’s desktop
Audio Mouse
Keyboard
Display
CAC Reader
DCU
F1DN003R
Channel
CAC
9 Internet
10 Secure AF
11 Classified
12 Navy OP
CAC
F1DN003R
Channel
CAC
9 Internet
10 Secure AF
11 Classified
12 Navy OP
CAC

SYNCHRONIZE COMPUTERS WITH PERIPHERALS
Problem:
• USB device controlled separately from computer
• Active computer and peripheral do not synchronize
• Web camera continues sending a video feed
to an inactive computer, after the operator
switches computers on the KVM
Solution:
• DCU synchronizes KVM channel
with corresponding USB device
1 2 3 4
User’s desktop
Computer Room
DCU
MouseKeyboard
WebCam
KVM
USB Switch
Computers
Display Display
4
3
2
1
F1DN002R
Channel
CAC
1 Internet
2 Secure AF
3 Classified ERP
4 Navy OP
CAC