Description
The Black Box Secure KVM Switch - FlexPort HDMI/DisplayPort is purpose-built for environments where data security and operational efficiency must coexist. This 2-port, dual-monitor capable KVM switch delivers a tamper-resistant channel for keyboard, video, and mouse signals across multiple hosts, enabling rapid access to critical systems without compromising protection. With FlexPort, IT and security teams can mix HDMI and DisplayPort video paths, consolidating consoles and reducing equipment sprawl while preserving strong security controls. Ideal for data centers, secure laboratories, financial trading rooms, government facilities, and any workspace handling sensitive information, this switch balances aggressive security with intuitive management and dependable performance.
- Security-first design and tamper-resistant protection: The switch is engineered to minimize the risk of data leakage by isolating console and host communications. It supports controlled access and includes hardware-oriented protections that bolster security in secure environments, helping organizations comply with internal policies and external regulations while maintaining everyday usability.
- FlexPort HDMI/DisplayPort video routing: The innovative FlexPort architecture lets you mix and match HDMI and DisplayPort video paths across hosts. This flexible video routing reduces the need for multiple adapters, simplifies cabling, and makes future upgrades smoother, all while keeping video performance steady across dual-monitor configurations.
- Efficient, reliable operation for mission-critical work: Built for round-the-clock use, the switch features a durable chassis and quiet cooling to minimize noise and interference in secure rooms. Front-panel controls and keyboard shortcuts streamline workflows, allowing operators to switch between hosts quickly during high-pressure tasks.
- Comprehensive console and peripheral sharing: Beyond video, the device securely channels input peripherals and USB devices, enabling shared access to printers, storage devices, authentication tokens, and other permitted peripherals—reducing cable clutter and improving collaboration in restricted environments.
- Easy deployment and broad compatibility: The FlexPort solution is designed for straightforward deployment in existing racks and secure rooms. It works with modern workstations and servers across major operating systems, with clear indicators and dependable, consistent performance across supported hosts.
Technical Details of Black Box Secure KVM Switch - FlexPort HDMI/DisplayPort
- Video interfaces: FlexPort HDMI and DisplayPort video paths that support flexible host connections and mixed video environments.
- Video resolution support: High-definition video capabilities for secure-workload tasks; precise resolutions depend on host hardware and cabling, with reliable performance across HDMI and DisplayPort outputs.
- Security features: Includes isolation between console and host communications, hardware-oriented protections, and access controls designed to reduce data leakage risks in secure environments.
- Peripheral sharing: Secure channeling of USB peripherals and devices, enabling shared use of printers, storage devices, authentication tokens, and other allowed peripherals while maintaining strict security boundaries.
- Compatibility and deployment: Designed to work with modern workstations and servers across major operating systems; fits standard rack installations and provides dependable performance indicators for easy management in secure facilities.
How to install Black Box Secure KVM Switch - FlexPort HDMI/DisplayPort
- Plan your layout: Identify two hosts to connect to the 2-port switch, along with the console workstation that will control the KVM and any shared USB peripherals. Confirm power requirements and ensure your secure room has adequate cooling and rack space.
- Mount and power: Install the KVM switch into a standard rack or secure chassis, then connect power per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Ensure the unit is grounded and located away from strong electromagnetic interference sources.
- Connect video paths: Use HDMI or DisplayPort cables to connect each host to its designated FlexPort input. If you are running a dual-monitor setup, route each monitor to the corresponding display path as supported by the host and the switch.
- Connect console and peripherals: Attach the console keyboard and mouse to the KVM switch, then connect any USB peripherals you wish to share (printers, storage devices, authenticators) to the appropriate USB ports on the device. Maintain separation of non-permitted peripherals as dictated by your security policy.
- Link hosts and configure: Link each host to the switch, ensuring the path selections (HDMI vs. DisplayPort) align with your display configuration. Power on the hosts and the switch, then verify that the console devices and displays respond on each host.
- Test switching and functionality: Use the front-panel buttons or configured keyboard shortcuts to switch between hosts. Confirm video, keyboard, and mouse inputs are correctly redirected and that shared peripherals function as intended without cross-contamination of data between hosts.
- Security validation: Run your organization’s security validation procedures to confirm isolation, access controls, and permitted peripheral usage meet policy requirements before placing the device into production.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Black Box Secure KVM Switch - FlexPort HDMI/DisplayPort? A high-security, 2-port KVM switch that enables rapid switching between two hosts while providing flexible video routing between HDMI and DisplayPort paths. It emphasizes data protection, hardware-based security, and streamlined console access in secure environments.
- What video formats does it support? It supports HDMI and DisplayPort video paths through the FlexPort architecture, allowing mixed video environments and dual-monitor configurations for secure workstations.
- How many hosts can it manage? The device is designed for two hosts, offering secure, isolated access to each from a single console with shared peripherals where permitted.
- Is this switch suitable for mission-critical operations? Yes. It is engineered for continuous operation with a durable chassis and quiet cooling to minimize disruption in secure rooms, plus intuitive controls to speed up task switching during high-pressure tasks.
- Will it work with my operating system? The FlexPort KVM switch is designed for broad compatibility and works with modern workstations and servers across major operating systems, with dependable performance across supported hosts.
- Can I share USB devices securely? Absolutely. The device securely channels USB peripherals to enable collaboration while maintaining strict security boundaries between hosts.
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