TRIPP LITE Secure KVM Switches NIAP Protection Profile Version 3.0 Owner's Manual

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TRIPP LITE Secure KVM Switches NIAP Protection Profile Version 3.0

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Package Includes

Optional Accessories

System Requirements

Features

Important Safety Instructions

Installation

Note: Before proceeding with installation, mark before proceeding with installation, make sure all devices being connected to e sure all devices being connected to the KVM switch are turned off are turned of.

  1. sing audio/video cables appropriate for your switch model, connect the video output port of each computer you are adding to the video input ports of the KVM Switch. Note: Models with Dual Monitor capability require two available video ports per computer.
  2. Using USB A/B device cables, connect a USB port on each computer being added to the USB input port of the KVM Switch. Additional USB A/B cables are needed for the CAC (Common Access Card) connections as there are separate USB ports on the KVM Switch for CAC and K/M connections.
  3. Using 5 mm stereo audio cables, connect the audio output of each computer you are adding to the audio input ports of the KVM Switch.
  4. Using the appropriate audio/video cable, connect a monitor appropriate for your switch model to the console video output port of the KVM
  5. Connect a wired USB keyboard and mouse to the console USB keyboard and mouse ports of the KVM Switch. Note: Keyboards and mice with internal USB hub or composite device functions are not supported. Wireless keyboards and mice are not supported.
  6. Connect a set of speakers to the console audio output port of the KVM Switch using a 3.5 mm stereo audio cable. Note: Microphones or headsets with microphones are not supported.
  7. Connect a CAC reader to the console CAC port of the KVM Switch. Note: CAC readers with external power sources are not supported. The KVM will terminate an open session upon the removal of the connected CAC reader or Authentication device.
  8. Power on the KVM by connecting the included external power supply and plugging it into a Tripp Lite Surge Protector, Power Distribution Unit (PDU), or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). will begin to flash.
  9. To switch among the connected computers, simply push the desired input button on the front-panel of the KVM. If an input port is selected, the LED of that port will turn on. Note: The KVM will terminate an open session upon switching to a different computer.

KVM LEDs

Port Selection LEDs

Push-Button LEDs Port Selection and Push-Button LEDs When all Port Selection and Push-Button LEDs are flashing simultaneously, the USB peripheral connected to the console keyboard or mouse port has been rejected. Console Video Port LED Console CAC Port LED

Miscellaneous KVM Functionality

Note: The following steps are intended for the system administrator only. Disabling CAC Functionality To disable CAC for any port on the KVM switch (all CAC ports are enabled as default), use the front panel push-buttons to switch the KVM to the port whose CAC mode you wish to change. Once selected, the push-button LED for the selected port will illuminate blue to indicate CAC functionality is enabled. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds until the blue push-button LED turns off. CAC functionality for the port is now disabled. Enabling CAC Functionality To enable CAC for any port on the KVM switch, use the front panel push-buttons to switch the KVM to the port whose CAC mode you wish to change. Once selected, the push-button LED for this specific channel should be off to indicate CAC functionality is disabled. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds until the blue push-button LED turns on. CAC functionality for the port is now enabled. CAC Port Configuration Note: The following steps are intended for the system administrator. CAC port configuration is an optional feature, allowing registration of  any USB peripheral to operate with the KVM. Only one peripheral can be registered at a time, and only the registered peripheral will be able to operate with the KVM. If a peripheral other than the registered peripheral is plugged in to the USB-A CAC port, it will not work. When no peripheral is registered, the KVM will default to operate with any CAC Reader. To configure the USB-A CAC port, follow the instructions below. Note: Only one computer connected to port 1 is required for this operation.

  1. From the connected computer, download the Administration and Security Management Tool from www.tripplite.com/support.
  2. Once downloaded, run the Administration and Security Management Tool execurable file. The Administration and Security Management screen will appear.
  3. Initiate the session by pressing the following hotkey command, one key after another. [Alt][Alt][c][n][f][g]
  4. Upon completing the command, the mouse connected to the KVM will stop functioning. A prompt will appear to enter the Credential ID.
  5. Log in by entering the default username admin and pressing Enter.
  6. Enter the default password 12345 and press Enter.
  7. Select option 2 from the menu on your screen and press Enter.
  8. Connect the USB peripheral device to be registered to the console USB-A CAC port on the KVM. Wait until the KVM is reading the new peripheral information.
  9. When registration is completed, the KVM will list the information of the newly configured peripheral on the screen and vibrate 3 times. Note: The open session will be immediately terminated upon the removal of the registered CAC device.
Miscellaneous KVM Functionality 1 AUDITING: Dumping the Event Log Note: The following steps are intended for the system administrator. The Event Log is a detailed report of critical activities stored in the KVM or KVM memory. To view or dump the Event Log, follow the instructions below. Note: Only one computer connected to port 1 is required for this operation.
  1. Open the Administration and Security Management Program (See the EDID Learn section for download instructions). The Administration and Security Management screen will appear.
  2. Initiate the session by pressing the following hotkey command. Hit each key one after another. [Alt][Alt][c][n][f][g]
  3. Upon completing the command, the mouse connected to the KVM will stop functioning. A prompt will appear to enter the Credential ID.
  4. Log in by entering the default username admin and pressing Enter.
  5. Enter the default password 12345 and press Enter.
  6. Request a Log Dump by selecting option 5 in the menu.
Miscellaneous KVM Functionality RESET: Restore Factory DefaultsRESET: Restore Factory Defaults Note: The following steps are intended for the system administrator. Restore Factory Defaults will reset all settings on the KVM to their original state: To Restore Factory Defaults, follow the steps below. Note: Only one computer connected to port 1 is required for this operation.
  1. Open the Administration and Security Management Program (See the CAC Port Configuration section for download instructions). The Administration and Security Management screen will appear.
  2. Initiate the session by pressing the following hotkey command, one key after [Alt][Alt][c][n][f][g]
  3. Upon completing the command, the mouse connected to the KVM will stop A prompt will appear to enter the Credential ID.
  4. Log in by entering the default username admin and pressing
  5. Enter the default password 12345 and press
  6. Select option 7 from the menu on your screen and press enter to restore the KVM to its factory default
Note: A comprehensive feature list and instructions for the Administration and Security Management Utility can be found in the Administrator’s Guide available at www.tripplite.com/support. Power Up Self-Test If all front panel LEDs are on and not flashing, the Power Up Self-Test failed and all functions are disabled. Check if any of the front panel power selection buttons are jammed. In this case, release the jammed button and recycle power. If Power Up Self-Test continues to fail, contact Tripp Lite Technical Support at www.tripplite.com/support Front Panel Control To switch to an input port, simply push the desired input button on the front-panel of the KVM. If an input port is selected, the LED of that port will turn on. An open session is terminated upon switching to a different computer.

Warranty and Product Registration

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TRIPP LITE Secure KVM Switches NIAP Protection Profile Version 3.0 [pdf] Owner's Manual
Secure KVM Switches NIAP Protection Profile Version 3.0

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