IPGARD SKMN-8S Quick Start Manual
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
VIDEO
Signal Type
USB 1.1 and 1.0 Keyboard and
Mouse only
Type A to B
(8)
User Console
Interface
(2) USB Type-A for keyboard
and mouse connection only
AUDIO
Input
(8) Connector Stereo 3.5mm
Female
Output
(1) Connector Stereo 3.5mm
Female
POWER
Power Requirements
12VDC 3A (minimum) power
adapter with center-pin positive
polarity.
ENVIRONMENT
Operating Temp
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Storage Temp
-4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C)
Humidity
0-80% RH, non-condensing
CERTIFICATIONS
Security Accreditation
Common Criteria Validated To
NIAP, Protection Profile PSS
Ver. 3.0
OTHER
Emulation
USB 1.1 and USB 2.0
Compatible
Control
Front Panel Buttons
PART NO.
QTY
DESCRIPTION
SKMN-8S
1
8-port Secure KM Switch
PS12VDC3A
1
12V DC, 3A power adapter with
center-pin positive polarity.
1
Quick Start Guide
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20170720
SKMN-8S
Secure KM Switch
Advanced 8-Port
Secure KM Switch with Audio
Quick Start Guide
A full Manual can be downloaded from
www.ipgard.com/documentation/
From 2 to 3
Cursor Movement
Auto-Switch
From 3 to 4
Auto-Switch
From 4 to 5
Auto-Switch
From 8 to 1
Auto-Switch
From 7 to 8
Auto-Switch
From 6 to 7
Auto-Switch
From 5 to 6
Auto-Switch
From 1 to 2
Monitor 2
Monitor 1
Monitor 3
Monitor 8
Monitor 4
Monitor 7
Monitor 5
Monitor 6
INITIAL SETUP
INSTALLATION
SEE THE FULL MANUAL FOR MORE INFO.
A full Manual can be downloaded from www.
ipgard.com/documentation/
Optional display topology
After connecting all devices to the SKMN, a
default display topology configuration and
display mode will be in effect. By default the
SKMN is configured to Single-Head mode
and a topology with 8 screens arranged
horizontally starting with port 1 on the
lefthand side. If a different display topology
configuration and display mode is desired.
See the full manual for details on available
settings.
The installation setup must match one of
the SKMN’s predefined display topology
configurations. This can be selected through
keyboard hotkey commands. Please refer to
“Display Topology Configuration” in the full
manual for the available display topologies.
If one or more of the input computers have
multiple displays, Multi-Head Display Mode
must be selected. Otherwise, select
Single-Head mode.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1. iPGARD Secure PSS is compatible with standard personal/portable computers, servers or
thin-clients, running operating systems such as Windows or Linux.
2. The peripheral devices that are supported by the KM are listed in the following table:
CONNECTING THE SKMN
1. Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the computers.
2. Use a USB cable (Type-A to Type-B) to connect a USB port on each computer to the respective
USB ports of the unit.
3. Optionally connect a stereo audio cable (3.5mm to 3.5mm) to connect the audio output of
the computers to the AUDIO IN ports of the unit.
4. Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console ports.
5. Optionally connect stereo speakers to the AUDIO OUT port of the unit.
6. Power on the KM by connecting a 12VDC power supply to the power connector, and then turn
on all the computers.
Note: The computer connected to port 1 will always be selected by default after power up.
Note: You can connect up to 8 computers to the 8 port KM.
Console Port
Authorized Devices
Keyboard
Wired keyboard and keypad without internal USB hub or composite device functions,
unless the connected device has at least one endpoint which is a keyboard or mouse
HID class, KVM/KM extender;
Audio out
Analog amplified speakers, Analog headphones, Digital audio appliance.
Mouse/Pointing Device
Any wired mouse or trackball without internal USB hub or composite device functions,
Touch-screen, Multi-touch or digitizer, KVM/KM extender.