High Sec Labs SX42 U-3 Series User manual

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HDC12275 Rev. 1.4
Models:
SX42xU-3 –Secure 4P to 2P DVI-I / HDMI / DP Video KVM Mini-Matrix w/fUSB, PP 3.0
SX82xU-3 –Secure 8P DP to 2P DP / DVI-I Video KVM Mini-Matrix w/fUSB
SECURE MINI-MATRIX SWITCHES | QUICK SETUP GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction
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HSL Secure Mini-Matrix
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Package Contents
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Before Installation
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Tamper-Evident Labels
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Active Anti-Tampering System
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Installation
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Installing the Mini-Matrix
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Initial Setup
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Operation
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Operating the Mini-Matrix
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4-Port Presets
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8-Port Presets
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Advanced Presets
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Keyboard Shortcut Options
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HSL Secure Mini-Matrix
Optimizes user experience when working with
multiple computers. Enables you to view and control
two out of four computers, at the same time, while
securely sharing keyboard, video, mouse, audio, and
USB devices.
The Mini-Matrix KVM switch provides increased
productivity in challenging multi-computer
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environments, where users are required to view and
interact with several computers, while maintaining
the highest isolation between computers and
peripherals.
Prevents the need for purchasing and installing
dedicated, per computer peripheral sets.
This guide refers to the following models:
SX42DU-3 - Secure 4P to 2P DVI-I Video KVM Mini-Matrix w/fUSB, PP 3.0
SX42HU-3 - Secure 4P to 2P HDMI Video KVM Mini-Matrix w/fUSB, PP 3.0
SX42PPU-3 - Secure 4P to 2P DP to DP Video KVM Mini-Matrix w/fUSB, PP 3.0
SX82DU-3 - Secure 8P to 2P DVI video KVM Mini-Matrix, w/fUSB, PP 3.0
SX82PU-3 - Secure 8P to 2P DP to DP Video KVM Mini-Matrix w/fUSB, PP 3.0

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Package Contents
Inside the product packaging is the following:
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Model Description Qty
SX42xU-3
Secure 4P to 2P DVI
-I / HDMI / DP Video KVM Mini-Matrix w/fUSB, PP 3.0 1
Power cable
1
SX82xU-3
Secure 8P to 2P DP to DP Video KVM Mini
-Matrix w/fUSB 1
Rack mount kit
1
Power cable
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Before Installation
Unpacking the Product
•Before opening the product’s sealed packaging,
inspect the seal’s condition to assure that the
product was not accessed or tampered with
during delivery. If the packaging seal looks
suspicious contact the HSL support team and do
not use the product.
•After seal removal, inspect the packaging content
to verify that the required components are
included. See the packaging content list on page 4
above.
•After the Mini-Matrix KVM Switch is removed from
its packaging materials, carefully inspect the
tampering-evident label to assure that product is
properly sealed. If the label is damaged or missing,
contact HSL support and do not use the product.
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Tamper-Evident Labels
•The Mini-Matrix KVM Switch uses a holographic
tamper evident label to provide visual indications in
case of enclosure intrusion attempts. These labels
indicate white dots or the text “VOID”, once
removed. When opening the product’s packaging,
inspect the tampering evident label.
•If for any reason, one or more tamper-evident
labels are missing, appear disrupted, or look
different than the example shown here, please call
HSL Technical Support and avoid using that
product.
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HSL Holographic Tamper-Evident Label

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Active Anti-Tampering System
•The Mini-Matrix KVM Switch is equipped with an
always-on active antitampering system. If
mechanical intrusion is detected by this system,
the switch is permanently disabled and the LED
blinks continuously.
•If the product indicates a tampered state (all LEDs
blinking) - call HSL Technical Support and avoid
using the product.
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Installing the Mini-Matrix
Step 1 –Install Cables
1. Connect the console port peripherals:
•Connect the video displays to the Mini-Matrix
primary and secondary display ports.
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•Connect keyboard, mouse, and audio
peripherals to the Mini-Matrix console
ports. These are shared securely between
all sources.
•Connect a smartcard/biometric reader to
the Mini-Matrix’s console fUSB secure
port, to support user authentication
across multiple isolated sources.
2. Connect the computer/source channel ports:
For each source, connect the video, keyboard,
mouse, fUSB, and audio cables to the Mini-Matrix
source ports.
3. To receive dual-screen support:
Download and install HSL’s multi-display driver on
source computers that have multiple screens (currently
available only for Windows)
(http://highseclabs.com/dl.php?fid=446).
Note: It is highly recommended to use identical primary and secondary
display models. EDID information is taken from the primary console
display port (#1) and sent to all connected computers. When using non-
identical displays, connect the smaller display to the primary console
display port.

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Step 2 - Power ON the Mini-Matrix
1. Turn ON all the PCs.
2. Connect the power supply and power ON the Mini-Matrix
(approximate boot time is 10 seconds).
The Mini-Matrix boots in to duplicate mode,
where the source number 1 is presented on
both displays.
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Note: In case no picture is presented after powering ON, switch
between the primary and secondary displays, or connect an alternate
display, or perform a reset to factory default.

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Step 3 - Reset to Factory Defaults
Reset to factory defaults clears the device settings and
restores the device to its original configuration. You have the
following options:
•System reset: Clears behavioral characteristics such as
mouse settings and display presets.
Type the: { 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).
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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. For
non-qwerty keyboards, keep using the QWERTY layout.

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Operating the Mini-Matrix
Step 1 - Display and Control Options
Display and control options define which source to display and
control on each screen. Source selection is done using the
source selection buttons on the front panel or via the DCU
(dedicated control unit) port.
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•Use the source selection panels to choose which source to
display on each screen.
•The left panel controls which source to display on the
primary display, while the right panel controls the
secondary display. For example, as seen in the illustration,
when #1 is selected on the primary panel and #3 is selected
on the secondary panel, the selected sources are presented
accordingly.
•A source can be duplicated, by selecting its number on
both panels.
•By default, mouse, keyboard, audio, and fUSB peripherals
follow the display association.
•Independently switch the video/usb /audio /keyboard and
mouse ports between computers.
•Use the front-panel push buttons to independently
switch the video/usb /audio/keyboard and mouse ports
between the primary and secondary computers. This is
useful for various scenarios, for example:
◦It is possible to switch every peripheral device group
independently between the two projected
computers.
◦Video, HID (keyboard and Mouse), audio, and fUSB
can be switched independently.
◦When a user wants to listen to audio originating
from one computer while, working on another
computer.
•Additional options are
described later under
the Advanced Presets
section.

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Step 2 - Relative vs. Absolute Mouse
The Mini-Matrix is set up with the following mouse settings:
•Relative mouse (default) confines the mouse movement to
the screen of each selected computer. To switch the mouse
between sources, use the front panel push buttons.
•Absolute mouse (Virtual Display Technology - VDT) enables
switching the mouse between sources, by moving the
mouse cursor across display boarders.
Cursor Navigation (Virtual Display Technology - VDT):
•With cursor navigation, the user can move from one highly
isolated computer system to another, by simply moving the
mouse cursor across display borders.
•Once the cursor crosses the display border, the keyboard,
mouse, audio, and USB mapping switches to the computer
that is connected to that display.
•No need to push any buttons.
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How to define the mouse state
•Use the key combination { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | c } to
enable absolute mouse (VDT).
•Use the key combination { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | b } to
enable relative mouse (this is the default mode).
Note: It is possible to enable a safety trigger for more controlled switching between channels. Using: L-Ctrl | L-Ctrl | F11 | L
requires pressing the left Ctrl button while dragging the mouse to switch channels.

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Step 3 - Predefined Display Layouts (Presets)
What are presets?
•Presets reflect the layout and boarders of computer displays
to the Mini-Matrix.
•The Mini-Matrix includes six predefined presets, described
below.
What are presets for?
•Presets enable the Mini-Matrix to correctly associate the
mouse with each source, based on the physical display
positioning and the respective number of displays associated
with each source.
•Presets enable cursor navigation switching that enables
switching control between PCs, by moving the mouse cursor
across display boarders.
How to switch between presets?
•Use the key combination { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F1-to-F10 } to
toggle between presets.
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To enable absolute-mouse prior to working with presets, type:
{ L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | c }.
Note: Additional presets are possible using an external configuration tool.
For more information, contact HSL support.
Note: Presets do not apply to 2P SX22x-3.

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Preset #1 (default) { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F1 } (applicable for both 4P and 8P)
Setup:
•Connect PCs to the computer/source ports: Connect each computer’s display, USB, and audio
cables to the corresponding computer port.
•Connect peripherals to the console ports: Connect two displays, keyboard, mouse, and
speaker/headphone to the console ports.
To use:
•Choose which computer to display on each screen, using the
source selection panels.
•The left panel controls which computer to display on the
primary display. The right panel controls the
secondary display.
•Seamlessly switch between computers, by moving the
mouse cursor across display boarders.
•Keyboard, audio, and USB peripherals follow the mouse association.

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Preset #2 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F2 } (applicable for both 4P and 8P)
•Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the primary and secondary console
ports.
•Four single-display sources (PCs 1-4) are connected to the Mini-Matrix source ports 1-4.
•Display/monitors are aligned vertically so that the secondary screen is on top of the primary
screen.
•The VDT mouse cursor movement axis is vertical.
Highlights:
•Use the source selection panel to choose which sources to display.
•Switch between selected sources, by dragging the mouse cursor vertically.
Preset #3 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F3 }
•Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the primary and secondary console
ports.
•One display/monitor (monitor 3) is connected directly to the PC #1 primary-display adapter.
•The PC #1 secondary-display adapter is connected to the Mini-Matrix source port 1.
•Three single-display sources (PC 2, 3, and 4) are connected to the Mini-Matrix source ports 2, 3,
and 4.
•All displays/monitors are aligned horizontally so that the primary screen of PC#1 is on the left, the
Mini-Matrix primary screen is in the middle, and the Mini-Matrix Secondary screen is on the right.
•The VDT mouse cursor movement axis is horizontal.
Note: Any externally connected display should have the same native resolution of the primary
display connected directly to the matrix.
Download and install HSL’s Multi Display Driver on source computers that have multiple screens
(currently available for Windows only).

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Preset #4 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F4 }
•Same as Preset #3 when source #4 is directly connected to a primary screen.
•Two display/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the primary and secondary console
ports.
•One display/monitor (monitor 4) is connected directly to the PC #4 primary-display adapter.
•The PC #4 secondary-display is connected to the Mini-Matrix source port 4.
•Three single-display sources (PC 1, 2, and 3) are connected to the Mini-Matrix source ports 1,
2, and 3.
•All displays/monitors are aligned horizontally so that the Mini-Matrix primary screen is on the
left, the Mini-Matrix secondary screen is in the middle, and the primary screen of PC#4 is on
the right.
•The VDT mouse cursor movement axis is horizontal.
Note: Any externally connected displays should have the same native resolution of the primary
display connected directly to the matrix.
Preset #5 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F5 }
Combines preset #3 with preset #4, as follows:
•Two displays/monitors (monitor 1 and 2) are connected to the primary and secondary console
ports.
•Two displays/monitors (monitor 3 and 4) are connected directly as primary displays to PCs #1 and
#4, respectively.
•PCs #1 and #4 secondary-display adapters are connected to the Mini-Matrix source ports 1 and 4.
•Two single-display sources (PC 2 and 3) are connected to the Mini-Matrix source ports 2 and 3.
•All displays/monitors are aligned horizontally so that the primary screen of PC#1 is on the left and
the primary screen on PC#4, is on the right. The Mini-Matrix primary and secondary screens are in
the middle.
•The VDT mouse cursor movement axis is horizontal.
Highlights:
•Displays and controls PC#1 and PC#4 dual displays.
•Controls PC#2 and PC#3 while displaying the primary screens of PCs 1 and 4.
Note: Any externally-connected display should have the same native resolution of the primary display
connected directly to the matrix.

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Preset #6 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F6 }
•Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the primary and secondary
console ports.
•Two dual-display sources (PC 1 and 2) are connected to the Mini-Matrix source ports 1-4.
•The displays/monitors are aligned vertically so that the secondary screen is on top of the
primary screen.
•The VDT mouse cursor movement axis is vertical.
Highlights:
•Use the source selection panel to choose which sources to display.
•View and control any monitor combination, such as:
◦PC#1 primary and secondary screens
◦PC#2 primary and secondary screens
◦PC#1 and #2 primary screens
◦PC#1 and #2 secondary screens
◦PC#1 primary and PC#2 secondary
◦PC#2 primary and PC#1 secondary
•Switch between selected sources by dragging the mouse cursor vertically.

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Preset #7 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F7 }
•Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the primary and secondary
console ports.
•Two dual-display sources (PC 1 and 2) are connected to the Mini-Matrix source ports 1-4.
•The displays/monitors are aligned horizontally so that the secondary screen is on the
right of the primary screen.
•The VDT mouse cursor movement axis is horizontal.
Highlights:
•Use the source selection panel to choose which sources to display.
•View and control any monitor combination, such as:
◦PC#1 primary and secondary screens
◦PC#2 primary and secondary screens
◦PC#1 and #2 primary screens
◦PC#1 and #2 secondary screens
◦PC#1 primary and PC#2 secondary
◦PC#2 primary and PC#1 secondary
•Switch between selected sources by dragging the mouse cursor vertically.

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Preset #8 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F8 }
•Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the primary and secondary
console ports.
•Two single-display sources (PCs 1 and 2) and one dual-display source (PC 3) are
connected to the Mini-Matrix source ports 1-4.
•Displays/monitors are aligned horizontally so that the secondary screen is on the right
of the primary screen.
•The VDT mouse cursor movement axis is horizontal.
Highlights:
•Use the source selection panel to choose which sources to display.
•View and control any monitor combination, such as:
◦PC#1 and #2 primary screens
◦PC#1 and #2 secondary screens
◦PC#1 primary and PC#2 secondary
◦PC#2 primary and PC#1 secondary
◦PC#3 primary and secondary screens
◦PC#1 primary and PC#3 secondary
•Switch between selected sources by dragging the mouse cursor horizontally.

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Preset #9 { L Ctrl | L Ctrl | F11 | F9 }
•Two displays/monitors (monitors 1 and 2) are connected to the primary and secondary
console ports.
•Two single-display sources (PCs 2 and 3) and one dual-display source (PC 1) are
connected to the Mini-Matrix source ports 1-4.
•The displays/monitors are aligned horizontally so that the secondary screen is on the
right of the primary screen.
•The VDT mouse cursor movement axis is horizontal.
Highlights:
•Use the source selection panel to choose which sources to display.
•View and control any monitor combination, such as:
◦PC#2 and #3 primary screens
◦PC#2 and #3 secondary screens
◦PC#2 primary and PC#3 secondary
◦PC#3 primary and PC#2 secondary
◦PC#1 primary and secondary screen
◦PC#3 primary and PC#1 secondary
•Switch between selected sources by dragging the mouse cursor horizontally.