Avocent SwitchView SC 1x4 Secure KVM Desktop Appliance

The Avocent SwitchView SC540 is a 1 user, 4 systems, SwitchView SC KVM switch with USB, DVI-I (dual link), audio, CAC support, and intrusion detection. The SC540 offers 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 supports the most demanding workstation requirements.

The SwitchView SC540 switch allows 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].) These switches include three layers of tamper-proof hardware security at the desktop. In addition SwitchView SC540 ensures 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.

Avocent SwitchView SC540 Secure KVM Switch Back View

Avocent SC540 Features & Benefits:

• NIAP Common Criteria validated 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 fl ash drives or other mass storage devices, cameras and all other USB devices, are strictly prohibited by the switch firmware.
• Physical security:
  • Tamper-evident tape: A visual indication of an attempt to gain access to the internal components of the switch
  • Chassis intrusion detection: Prevents malicious tampering with the switch. If the cover is removed from the switch, the switch becomes inoperable and the LEDs flash
  • Locked memory: Prevents tampering and reprogramming of the firmware
• Secure channels: Four 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

Avocent SC540 Specifications: