Operation
In operation, the ServSwitch Secure unit allows you to quickly and securely switch between up to four systems. Strictly only one system may be accessed at a time, whereupon the common keyboard and mouse are linked to that system.
Tamper-evident seals
Given the high security nature of most installations that incorporate this unit, it may be a policy of your organisation to fit
Selecting computers
In order to guard against the possibility of malicious software and also to minimize the chance of accidental switching, the ServSwitch Secure unit offers only one method to change between channels. All switching is done using the front panel switches.
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
•The buttons are clearly labeled to eliminate any ambiguity.
•Press the appropriate button to select the labeled channel.
•When the chosen channel has been connected, the adjacent indicator will illuminate (continuously) to confirm. If the indicator flashes, then the selected computer is either switched off or disconnected.
•Each channel uses a differently colored indicator to provide additional visual feedback about the chosen channel. Channel 1 has a green indicator and is generally configured to link with the lowest security computer/network, whereas channel 4 (or channel 2 on
Error indicator
The red error indicator is located on the right side of the front panel and is labeled ERR. Separate microprocessors monitor each channel and any of them can trigger an error state if they detect unexpected or unauthorized operations. If the ERR indicator illuminates, you will need to first locate and confirm the source of the fault. Then you will need to either power cycle the offending computer or remove and replace its USB connection to the ServSwitch Secure.
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