iPGARD SA-DPN-8D-P 8 Port DP Secure KVM Switch User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- iPGARD
Table of Contents
iPGARD SA-DPN-8D-P 8 Port DP Secure KVM Switch User Guide
EDID LEARN
The KVM switch is designed to learn a connected monitor’s EDID upon power up.
In the event of connecting a new monitor to the KVM a power recycle is
required.
The KVM switch will indicate the unit’s EDID learn process is active by
flashing the front panel’s LEDs in sequential order.
Starting with the LED above button “1” on the front panel, each LED will flash
green for approximately 10 seconds upon beginning the EDID learn. Once all the
LEDs stop flashing, the LEDs will cycle and the EDID learn will be complete.
If the KVM switch has more than one video board (such as dual-head and quad-
head models), then the unit will continue to learn the EDIDs of the connected
monitors and indicate the progress of the process by flashing the next port
selection green and blue push-button LEDs respectively.
A monitor must be connected to the video output port located in the console
space at the back of the KVM switch during the EDID learn process.
If the read EDID from the connected monitor is identical to the current stored
EDID in the KVM switch, then the EDID learn function will be skipped.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
- Ensure that power is turned off or disconnected from the unit and the
- Use DisplayPort cables to connect the DisplayPort output ports from each computer to the corresponding DP IN ports of the unit.
- 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.
- Optionally, for CAC models, connect a CAC (Common Access Card, Smart Card Reader) to the CAC port in the user console interface.
- Optionally, connect a stereo audio cable (3.5 mm to 5 mm) to connect the audio output of the computer(s) to the audio in ports of the unit.
- Connect monitor(s) to the DP OUT console port of the unit using DisplayPort cable(s).
- Connect a USB keyboard and mouse in the two USB console
- Optionally, connect stereo speakers to the audio out port of the
- Finally, power on the secure KVM switch by connecting a 12-VDC power supply to the power connector, and then turn on all the
Note: You can connect two monitors to the dual-head KVM switch. The
computer connected to port 1 will always be selected by default after power
up.
Note: You can connect up to 8 computer to the 8 port KVM
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO
Host Interface| (16) DisplayPort 20-pin F
User Console Interface| (2) DisplayPort 20-pin F
Max Resolution| 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz
DDC| 5 volts p-p (TTL)
Input Equalization| Automatic
Input Cable Length| Up to 20 ft.
Output Cable Length| Up to 20 ft.
USB
Signal Type
| USB 1.1 and 1.0 Keyboard and Mouse only.
USB 2.0 for CAC connection.
USB Connectors| (16) USB Type B
User Console Interface
| (2) USB Type A for keyboard/mouse connections;
(1) USB Type A for CAC
AUDIO
Input| (8) Connector stereo 3.5 mm female
Output| (1) Connector stereo 3.5 mm female
POWER
Power Requirements| 12V DC, 3A 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. 4.0
OTHER
Emulation| Keyboard, mouse, and video
User Controls| Front-panel buttons
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
| PART NO. | QTY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| SA-DPN-8D-P | 1 | 8-Port DH Secure DisplayPort KVM with Audio and CAC Support |
| PS12VDC2A | 1 | 12-VDC, 2-A power adapter with center-pin positive polarity. |
| 1 | Quick Start Guide |
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