HighSecLabs K304 Operation & User’s Manual

User Manual Models: K304 - Secure 4-port KM Switch w/audio K304E - Secure 4-port KM Switch w/audio and DPP K308 – Secure 8-port KM Switch w/audio Rev: 2.7 Doc No : HDC06147 K304x-K308 Secure KM Switch ...

Table of Content Section 1 – Introduction 2 What is KM? 2 Package Content 2 Section 2 – Overview 2 Security Features 3 Operational Features 5 What is Virtual Display Technology (VDT)? 6 Equipment Requirements 7 Safety Precautions 10 K304E Features 11 K308 Features 13 Tamper Evident Labels 15 Active Anti-Tampering System 15 Product Specifications 16 Section 3 – Installation 18 Before Installation 18 Inst ...

Introduction Thank you for purchasing this HSL Secure KM Switch. This KM Switch is designed for use in secure defense and intelligence environments across wide security gaps. This 3rd Generation Secure KM Switch offers optical data diode per channel. Optical data diodes are used to prevent data transfer between connected computers running at different security levels even if these computers attempts to attack ...

Security Features HSL Secure KM Switch is the most advanced and secure commercially available KM available today. This product is a derivative of high security KVM product used in newest NATO nuclear submarines. Below is a summary of some of the security features incorporated into the product. Unidirectional Data Paths Optical diodes used to enforce unidirectional data flow from the peripheral devices to comp ...

Secure Packaging “Tear away” packaging ensures secure delivery of the product as it is routed to the end user. Common Criteria EAL-4 Listing The product is the only KM in the market that is listed by the Common Criteria organization. It is Common Criteria validated to EAL 4+ (Evaluation Assurance Level 4) to assure the highest level of protection. Product complies with standard higher than NIAP Protection ...

Operational Features The HSL Secure KM Switch was designed with the user in mind for today’s IT environment. Below is a summary of some of the features incorporated into the Product. Virtual Display Technology (VDT) VDT allows the K304 to switch automatically between computers once mouse cursor crosses display borders. Seamless switching between multiple computers with cusrsor movement. Support for multiple ...

What is Virtual Display Technology (VDT)? Virtual Display Technology (VDT) is implemented in HSL K300 Secure KM switches series to enable seamless cursor and keyboard switching between multiple displays. VDT allows administrators to configure any desired displays configuration with same or different size and resolution. User simply moves mouse cursor across neighboring displays to switch between connected com ...

Equipment Requirements Cables HSL highly recommends you use HSL Cable Kits for your product to help ensure superior security and performance. These cables offer the highest quality possible to ensure optimal data transmission. One Cable Kit is required per connected computer. How to order? To connect: Use: Order No. Computer CAC or other user authentication USB device (K304E only) KVM Cable short (1.8 m), CAC ...

Computers The K304x-K308 Secure KM Switches are compatible with computers, thin-clients, servers and laptops running the following OS platforms: • Windows® 2000 • Windows XP (Home/Professional) • Windows 2003 Server • Windows 7 • Windows Vista® • Red Hat® Linux® (multiple head not supported) • Ubuntu® Linux® (multiple head not supported) • Other Linux distributions (multiple head not sup ...

Remote Desktop Controllers The KM Switch is compatible with the following types of Remote Desktop Controller device: • HSL RDC440 device connected to the switch RDC port. Order No. CPN06125 RDC must be connected through standard CAT-5 and higher LAN cable. User Audio Devices The K304x-K308 is compatible with the following types of user audio devices: • Stereo headset; or: • Amplified stereo speakers. P ...

Safety Precautions Please read the following safety precautions carefully before using the product: Before cleaning, disconnect the product from DC or AC power. Be sure not to expose the product to excessive humidity. Be sure to install the product on a clean secure surface. Do not place the DC/AC power cord in a path of foot traffic. If the product is not used for a long period of time, remove the product� ...

Front Panel Features – K304E Section 2 - Overview 1 2 3 5b 4 5a 1 – Steel enclosure 2 – DPP (Dedicated Peripheral Port) Freeze push-button and Status LED 3 – DPP channel select LEDs 4 – Channel Select push-buttons and LEDs 5a-5b – Holographic Tamper Evident Labels ...

Rear Panel Features – K304E Section 2 - Overview 1a – Holographic Tamper Evident Label 2 – DPP (Dedicated Peripheral Port) console USB jack (K304E) 3 – RDC Port – RJ-45 jack 4 – Audio console output 3.5 mm stereo jack 5 – USB Mouse jack 6 – USB Keyboard jack 7 – PS/2 Keyboard jack (Mini-DIN) 8 – PS/2 Mouse jack (Mini-DIN) 9 - Computer #3 group area 10 – Computer #3 group Keyboard/Mouse ...

Front Panel Features – K308 Section 2 - Overview 1 2 3b 3a 1 – Steel enclosure 2 – Channel Select push-buttons and LEDs 3a-3b – Holographic Tamper Evident Labels ...

Rear Panel Features – K308 Section 2 - Overview 1 – RDC Port – RJ-45 jack 2 – Audio console output 3.5 mm stereo jack 3a - Holographic Tamper Evident Label 4 - USB Mouse jack 5 – PS/2 Keyboard jack (Mini-DIN) 6 – PS/2 Mouse jack (Mini-DIN) 7 – USB Keyboard jack 8 – Computer #4 group area 9 – Computer #4 group Keyboard/Mouse USB jack 10 - Computer #4 group audio input jack 3.5 mm stereo 11 � ...

Tamper Evident Labels HSL Secure KM Switch uses four holographic tamper evident labels to provide visual indications in case of enclosure intrusion attempt. These labels indicate white dots or the text “VOID” once removed. When opening product packaging inspect the four tampering evident labels. If for any reason one or more tamper-evident label is missing, appears disrupted, or looks different than the ...

Product Specifications Part No. K304 - CGA05516 K304E - CGA05517 K308 – CGA06410 Enclosure Steel metal enclosure Power Requirements K304x 12V DC, 1A (maximum) power adapter with center-pin-positive polarity K308 Internal AC to DC power supply. Power consumption 0.2A @110V maximum. AC Input 100 to 240VAC No. of Secure Channels K304x – 4 K308 - 8 No. of Users Supported 1 Maximum number of Supported display ...

User Channel Selection Methods - Front panel push-buttons - VDT - Keyboard shortcut keys - RDC (Optional) Administrator Settings - Display physical size - Display resolution X - Display resolution Y - Display orientation (Portrait / Landscape) - Display head# (1st, 2nd …16th) - Display location (coordinates) - Mouse speed (1-10) - Mouse acceleration (1-10) - VDT Enable / Disable - Prevent transition while ...

Before Installation Unpacking the Product Before opening the product sealed packaging inspect the seal condition to assure that product was not accessed or tampered during delivery. If packaging seal looks suspicious contact HSL support team and do not use the product. After seal removal inspect packaging content to verify that required components included. See packaging content list in page 4 above. After t ...

Installation Step 1 Connecting the Console devices to the Switch See figure in page 11 above for connector locations. • Connect the user displays directly to the computers. Mark which computer coupled to each display. • Connect the user keyboard (USB or PS/2). • Connect the user mouse (USB or PS/2). Note: If USB mouse is connected to the USB keyboard port or if USB keyboard is connected to the USB mous ...