High Sec Labs SM40N-4 User manual

SECURE KM SWITCHES | USER MANUAL
Models:
SM20N-4 – Secure 2-Port KM Switch, PP 4.0
SM40N-4 – Secure 4-Port KM Switch, PP 4.0
SM80N-4 – Secure 8-port KM Switch, PP 4.0 HLT31927 Rev. 1.1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTIONS
Table of Contents 1 2 3
Introduction .......................................................... 2
HSL Secure KM Switch ........................................................2
Installation............................................................ 3
Installing the KM ..............................................................3
General .......................................................................3
Step 1 – Connect peripherals to the KM Console ports........................3
Step 2 – Connect computers to the KM Computer ports......................4
Step 3 – Power ON your system ...............................................5
Step 4 – Presets Configuration ................................................6
Step 5 – Select a predefined display layout (Preset) ...........................7
4/8 Port KM Presets list........................................................8
2 Port KM Presets list ..........................................................9
Step 6 – Reset to Factory Defaults............................................10
Operation............................................................ 11
Operating the KM ............................................................11
Front Panel Push-Buttons ....................................................11
Smoothly switch between computers (Virtual Display Technology)..........12
Keyboard shortcut options...................................................13

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HSL Secure KM Switch
Work simultaneously with multiple computers connected to multiple
displays using one set of USB, keyboard and mouse peripherals.
Keyboard Mouse (KM) switch offered by HSL allows interacting with
multiple computers in real-time while maintaining the highest isolation
between computers and peripherals. Directly connect separate
display(s) to each computer and securely share keyboard, mouse and
USB devices through the KM.
Obviate the need for purchasing and installing dedicated, per-
computer peripheral sets.
This guide instructs how to install, configure and operate a secure HSL
KM switch.

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Installing the KM
General
•Verify that all peripherals and computers are turned off prior to
connecting them to the product.
•The KM’s back panel is divided into Console Ports and Computer
Ports sections.
•Connect peripherals which are due to be shared by the KM to the
Console ports.
•Connect computers that require access to the shared peripherals
to the Computer ports.
Step 1 – Connect peripherals to the KM Console ports
•Keyboard: Connect a USB keyboard to the corresponding KM
console keyboard port.
•Mouse: Connect a USB mouse to the corresponding KM console
mouse port.
•USB peripherals: Connect USB peripherals to the KM console fUSB
port.
Note: authentication devices such as smartcard and biometric readers are
enabled by default, other devices must be explicitly whitelisted – for further
information please refer to the KM Administrator’s guide.
Note: 4 channel product illustrations shown throughout this manual are
applicable to other KM models.
Smart-Card
Reader
Computers
CONSOLE PORTS COMPUTER/SOURCE PORTS
Audio Keyboard Mouse
Displays
fUSB Cable
Audio Cable
Mouse Cable
Display Cable
Keyboard Cable

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Step 2 – Connect computers to the KM Computer ports
•Computer keyboard & mouse connection: Connect each
computer to the KM keyboard & mouse computer port using a
USB A to USB B cable. Connect the USB A end to the computer
and the USB B end to KM.
•Computer USB peripherals: Connect each computer to the
KM fUSB computer port using a USB A to USB B cable. Connect
the USB A end to the computer and the USB B end to KM.
•Computer video connection: Directly connect a monitor to
each computer. Multi-monitor computers require driver
installation, currently available only for Windows
(https://highseclabs.com/downloads/km-multi-
display-drivers/).
Note: 4 channel product illustrations shown throughout this manual are
applicable to other KM models.
PC #4
Top Secret
PC #3
Condential
PC #1
Internet
PC #2
Restricted
SECURE
KM SWITCH
SECURE
KM SWITCH
Move mouse
to switch PCs
Multiple
Sources
Single
Keyboard & Mouse

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Step 3 – Power ON your system
•Connect all peripherals and computers to the KM prior to powering
it up. Power ON the KM by plugging it to the AC wall outlet. By
default, after product power-up, the active channel will be computer
#1, indicated by the applicable front panel push button LED lit.
Note: Power ON self-test: As the product powers-up it performs a self-test
procedure. In case of self- test failure for any reason, including jammed buttons,
the product will be Inoperable. Self-test failure will be indicated by abnormal
LED behavior – for further information please refer to the KM setup guide.

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Step 4 – Presets Configuration
•Presets reflect the layout and boarders of computer displays to the
KM.
Presets allow:
•Support of various display layouts. Align displays vertically (on top)
and Horizontally (along side).
•Associate the mouse cursor with each computer based on its
respective display position.
•Consider all displays as one absolute screen area to allow VDT.
•Virtual Display Technology (VDT) - Switch control between PCs
by moving the mouse cursor across display boarders (all over the
absolute screen area).
Absolute Mouse-Screen area
Preset #1 (Default)
Preset #2
F11 | F1
F11 | F2
Preset #1 (Default)
Preset #2

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Step 5 – Select a predefined display layout (Preset)
•Load a preset to adjust the KM settings with the physical layout of
your computer displays.
•Setting presets is accomplished by typing the keyboard key
sequence L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | Fx1 / x2 | x3 where x1,x2,x3 values
may vary according to the selected preset of your choice.
Setting presets:
1. Find the preset that corresponds to your display alignment.
2. Type the keyboard key sequence to activate the preset (a rapid click-
sound is played once a new preset is selected).
3. Restart the KM by disconnecting and reconnecting the power.
4. For example, in case all displays are aligned horizontally, type:
L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F2
this will load preset 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
F11 | F1
1 2
3 4
F11 | F2
1 2 3 4
F11 | F3
1P 1S
3P 3S
F11 | F4
1P 3P
1S 3S
F11 | F5 1
2 3P 3S
F11 | F6 1
2P 2S 4
F11 | F7 1P
1S 3 4
F11 | F8 1P
1S 3P 3S
F11 | F9 1
2 3
F11 | F10
1
2 3 4
(Factory
Default) F11 | 1 | 1
1
2
3
F11 | 1 | 2
1
2 3
F11 | 1 | 3
1
2 3
F11 | 1 | 4
1 2
3
F11 | 1 | 5
1 2
3
F11 | 1 | 6
1
2 3 4
F11 | 1 | 7
1
2 3 4
F11 | 1 | 8
1 2 3
4
F11 | 1 | 9
1 2
3P 3S
F11 | 1 | 0
3P 3S
1 2
F11 | 2 | 1
1 3P
2 3S
F11 | 2 | 2
3P 1
3S 2
F11 | 2 | 3
2 3 4
1P 1S
F11 | 2 | 4
3P
3S 1P 1S 3
F11 | 2 | 5
1
2
F11 | 2 | 6 1
2
F11 | 2 | 7
1 2
3
F11 | 2 | 8
3
1 2
F11 | 2 | 9
1
2
3
F11 | 2 | 0
1
3
2
F11 | 3 | 1
2P
2S 1P 1S 3
F11 | 3 | 2 12345678
F11 | 3 | 3
(8-Port Only)
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
F11 | 3 | 4
(8-Port Only) 1
2 3 4 5
F11 | 3 | 5
(8-Port Only)
5 6
1 2 3 4
F11 | 3 | 6
(8-Port Only)
4 5 6
1 2 3
F11 | 3 | 7
(8-Port Only)
1P
1S 2 3 4 5
F11 | 3 | 8
(8-Port Only)
1 2 3 4
5 6
F11 | 3 | 9
(8-Port Only) 1234567
F11 | 3 | 0
(8-Port Only)
6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5
Preset #1 (Default)
Preset #2
Note:
•Custom presets can be created using the HSL KM Configuration tool
(described in detail in the KM Administrator guide).
•Multi-monitor computers require driver installation, currently available
only for Windows (https://highseclabs.com/downloads/km-multi-display-
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4/8 Port KM Presets list
F11 | F1
1 2
3 4
F11 | F2 1
2 3 4
F11 | F3
1P 1S
3P 3S
F11 | F4
1P 3P
1S 3S
F11 | F5 1
2 3P 3S
F11 | F6 1
2P 2S 4
F11 | F7 1P
1S 3 4
F11 | F8 1P
1S 3P 3S
F11 | F9 1
2 3
F11 | F10
1
2 3 4
(Factory
Default) F11 | 1 | 1
1
2
3
F11 | 1 | 2
1
2 3
F11 | 1 | 3
1
2 3
F11 | 1 | 4
1 2
3
F11 | 1 | 5
1 2
3
F11 | 1 | 6
1
2 3 4
F11 | 1 | 7
1
2 3 4
F11 | 1 | 8
1 2 3
4
F11 | 1 | 9
1 2
3P 3S
F11 | 1 | 0
3P 3S
1 2
F11 | 2 | 1
1
3P
2 3S
F11 | 2 | 2
3P 1
3S 2
F11 | 2 | 3
2 3 4
1P 1S
F11 | 2 | 4
3P
3S 1P 1S
3
F11 | 2 | 5
1
2
F11 | 2 | 6 1
2
F11 | 2 | 7
1 2
3
F11 | 2 | 8
3
1 2
F11 | 2 | 9
1
2
3
F11 | 2 | 0
1
3
2
F11 | 3 | 1
2P
2S 1P 1S
3
F11 | 3 | 2 12345678
F11 | 3 | 3
(8-Port Only)
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
F11 | 3 | 4
(8-Port Only) 1
2 3 4 5
F11 | 3 | 5
(8-Port Only)
5 6
1 2 3 4
F11 | 3 | 6
(8-Port Only)
4 5 6
1 2 3
F11 | 3 | 7
(8-Port Only)
1P
1S 2 3 4 5
F11 | 3 | 8
(8-Port Only)
1 2 3 4
5 6
F11 | 3 | 9
(8-Port Only) 1234567
F11 | 3 | 0
(8-Port Only)
6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5
Note: In the preset configurations,
Gray indicates a single-display
computer and Blue indicates a
multi-display computer. Pindicates
primary display and Sindicates
secondary display in multi-display
configurations.

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2 Port KM Presets list
Note: Only Windows computers support multiple displays with the
KM.
F11, F1 12
F11, F2 1
2
F11, F3 1P 1S
2P 2S
F11, F4 1P 2P
1S 2S
F11, F5 12P 2S
F11, F6 1P 1S 2
F11, F7 1P 1S 1S 2
F11, F8 12P 2S 2S
F11, F9 1P 1S 2P 2S
F11, F10 1
2P 2S
F11, 1, 1 1P 1S
2
F11, 1, 2 2P
1
2S
F11, 1, 3 1P
1S
2
F11, 1, 4 2P
1P 1S 2S
F11, 1, 5
1
2P
2S
F11, 1, 6
1P
1S
2
F11, 1, 7 2P
12S
F11, 1, 8 12S 2S
2P 2S
F11, 1, 9 2P 2S
12S 2S
F11, 1, 0 1P 1S
2P 2S 2S 2S
F11, 2, 1 1P 1S 1S 1S
2P 2S
F11, 2, 2 1P 1S
1S 1S 2
F11, 2, 3 1P 1S 2
1S 1S
F11, 2, 4 1P 1S 1S
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Step 6 – Reset to Factory Defaults
Reset to factory defaults clears the device settings and restores the
device to its original configuration.
•System reset, clears behavioral characteristics such as mouse
settings and display presets. Type { L CTRL | L CTRL | F11| r } key
combination.
•Complete reset: clears all device settings and resets to factory
defaults. From the Terminal menu select the “Reset to Factory
Defaults” option (refer to terminal mode guide).
Important Notes:
1. Always use the left control key (CTRL) unless otherwise specified.
2. Keyboard shortcut keys are to be pressed sequentially
3. Do not use the numeric keypad for toggling shortcuts unless otherwise
specified.
4. ALL KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS REFER TO QWERTY KEYBOARDS. In case a non-
qwerty keyboard is in use, keep using the QWERTY layout.
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Operating the KM
Front Panel Push-Buttons
•Following power up, the default channel is #1.
•Select any other channel by pressing the appropriate front panel
push button.
•The mouse cursor will be positioned at the center of the selected
computer display.
•The currently selected channel is indicated by the illumination of the
appropriate push-button.

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Smoothly switch between computers (Virtual Display Technology)
•Automatically switch control from one computer to another by
dragging the mouse cursor over the computer’s display border.
•Shared peripherals (Keyboard, audio, USB) switch to the next
computer without having to press any buttons once the mouse is
passing the display border.
Switch between computers:
•Press the front panel buttons to manually switch control from one
computer to another.
•Use cursor navigation switching (VDT) to automatically switch
between computers by dragging the mouse cursor over the
computer’s display border. Once the mouse is passing the display
border, shared peripherals (Keyboard, audio, USB) switch to the next
computer without having to press any buttons.
To deactivate VDT mode: Change the mouse mode to Relative by
typing L CTRL | L CTRL | F11 | b
To re-activate VDT mode: Change the mouse mode to Absolute by
typing L CTRL | L CTRL | F11 | c
Note: VDT is enabled by default.
PC #1 PC #2
Screen border
Mouse cursor movement path

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Keyboard shortcut options
#Action Description Keyboard
1 Toggle between mouse modes (Absolute) - L CTRL | L CTRL | F11 | c
(Relative) - L CTRL | L CTRL | F11 | b
2Increase / Decrease mouse speed (Increase) - L CTRL | L CTRL | F11 | +
(Decrease) - L CTRL | L CTRL | F11 | -
3Change presets (Example) L CTRL | L CTRL | F11 | F1 – F6
4 System Reset to factory defaults L CTRL | L CTRL | F11 | r
5Enter Terminal-Mode L CTRL | R CTRL | t

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