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ATEN Secure KVM User Manual

Stacking

The ATEN Secure KVM Switch features a rugged, metal enclosure which provides stability and allows

the unit to be stacked on a desktop. The unit can be placed on any level surface that can safely support

its weight and the weight of the attached cables. Ensure that the surface is clean and free of materials

that can block the exhaust vents or otherwise interfere with normal operation of the KVM switch.

Rack-Mount

The ATEN Secure KVM Switch features a rack-mount design and offers rack-mount options.

Rack-mount kits which are specifically designed to work with this switch are not supplied in the

package and require a separate purchase.

Cable Connection

To set up your ATEN Secure KVM Switch installation, refer to the installation diagram on the

following page (the numbers in the diagrams correspond to the steps below), and do the following:

1. Plug your USB keyboard and USB mouse into the USB console ports located on the unit’s rear

panel. (The USB keyboard and mouse console ports are only compatible with standard USB

keyboard/mice. If you are using PS/2 keyboard/mouse, plug your PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse

into the corresponding PS/2 ports.)

2. Plug your console monitor(s) into the console video port(s) located on the unit’s rear panel and

power on the monitor.

Plug your speakers into the console's speaker jack located on the unit’s front panel.

Note:

1. The console USB keyboard and mouse ports are interchangeable, meaning you can connect a

keyboard to the mouse port and vice versa. However, for optimal operation, it is recommended that

you connect the USB keyboard to console’s USB keyboard port and the USB mouse to console’s

USB mouse port.

2. For security purposes, the ATEN Secure KVM Switch does not support wireless keyboards. Do not

attempt to connect a wireless keyboard to the switch.

3. During KVM operation, non-standard keyboards with integrated USB hubs and/or other

USB-integrated devices may not be fully supported due to the strict security standards and policy for

the ATEN Secure KVM Switch. If supported, only basic (HID) keyboard operations will function.

4. When the Secure KVM Switch is powered on, if the keyboard or mouse is rejected, the keyboard and

mouse will be inoperable (mouse cursor freezes and/or no key strokes will respond on the computer)

Note:

1. When the ATEN Secure KVM Switch is powered on, the Video LED lights green when the video

connection is up and running. The Video LED flashes when a non-qualified monitor is connected.

2. Due to the security policy, the ATEN Secure KVM Switch does not support a monitor hot-swap. If

you would like to change the console monitor, you must first power off the entire installation.

3. Connected monitor will be filtered when the ATEN Secure KVM Switch is powered on.

Non-qualified monitor will be rejected (Video LED flashes). Please refer to the LED Display for

detailed visual identification.