1.1 Features and Benefits
The SC switching system offers the following options, depending on the model:
• Support for HDMI, DVI-I, VGAand/or DisplayPort video
• Support for Common Access Card (CAC), USB biometric device and USB authentication token
• Certification to Evaluation Assurance Level (EAL) 4+
• Support for USB and PS/2 keyboard and mouse
NOTE: Supports most keyboards and mice. For more information, contact Technical Support.
The SC switching system is also designed to provide additional layers of security, preventing unintended
data leaks between computers and providing additional USB port protection.
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
Complete
network
segmentation
Data flow is controlled and insulated from peripheral devices using optical data diodes. EDID emulators and
internal firewalls protect shared displays and prevent external memory leaks.
Protection from
shared
resources
The switches are designed to securelyoperate, even when peripheral devices are vulnerable to signaling attacks.
They do not allow computer access to any shared resource and do not share controllable power sources.
Non-
reprogrammable
firmware
Custom firmware is not reprogrammable preventing the ability to remotely attack switch controllers.
Audio
protection
Microphone switching is not supported to prevent data leaks through audio ports.
CONSOLEUSB
port protection
CONSOLEUSB ports protect from the use of unsafe USBstorage devices. Unqualified devices are rejected when
connected through the switch even though keyboard and mouse data is passed through.
Table 1.1 Security and Protection Features
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